Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 287 Qi Hui fights Qi Hui, Teng Huatao fights Teng Huatao

iQiyi, studio.

There are two rows of white chairs arranged in a "人" (human) shape, a total of 6 chairs.

The three on the right are from iQiyi, Sohu Entertainment, and Sina Entertainment.

The three on the left are Qi Hui, Ling Xiaosu, and Jing Tian.

Qi Hui originally came alone, but after thinking about it, he decided it would be better to bring a few people with him.

To set the tone!

Because he's here today to fire the cannons.

The bigger the stunt, the more attention it generates.

"The Beginning" naturally became a hit even before it aired.

This will reduce the difficulty of subsequent promotion.

The interviewers from the three websites were not professionally trained; after a few simple opening remarks, they got straight to the point.

The first to speak was naturally the host from iQiyi.

However, he didn't interview Qi Hui, but instead interviewed Jing Tian first:

"Jing Tian's past works include period epics like 'The Warring States,' or big-budget films like 'Shadow Lover' and 'Ultimate Decoding,' which feature collaborations with big names," an iQiyi representative asked.

Why did you choose to star in a web series this time?

He may not be a professional host, but he certainly has the ability to attract attention and generate buzz.

And it's big!

A simple comparison between web series and big-budget movies easily generated a lot of buzz.

Faced with the question, Jing Tian thought for a moment and smiled, "Because the script is very good."

"This film tells the story of two young people who don't know each other, who accidentally enter a time loop, and then begin to break free from the loop and explore the cause behind the explosion."

"I've never made a suspenseful mystery or detective story before."

"Don't you think that compared to traditional movies, web series are a bad thing?" an iQiyi representative asked.

Jing Tian: "No, they are all works of art, the only difference is the medium."

This statement was naturally taught by Qi Hui; it's just correct nonsense.

Upon hearing this, the representatives from the three video websites were naturally very satisfied.

When it was Sina's turn to ask a question, he looked at Ling Xiaosu and asked, "What role does Teacher Ling play in this drama?"

“A captain of a criminal investigation team,” Lao Ling said.

"Why did you choose to star in such a web series?" a Sina representative asked.
"I mean, in the eyes of ordinary actors and ordinary people, web dramas are considered low-class and vulgar."

Lao Ling said, "Actually, there are many reasons why an actor chooses a script."

"Personally, if the script is good, I won't care about other factors. At first, I did have some concerns because it was a web series, but I really liked the script for this show, so I agreed."

Old Ling spoke fluently, but since it was an interview, there was naturally no truth to it.

Now it was Sohu's turn, and the interview reached its climax: Qi Hui.

"Both guests mentioned that the script was very good," he said.

"I would like to ask Qi Hui, can the quality of a work's content really change the image of web dramas as being clichéd, vulgar, and tasteless?"

The question is somewhat pointed.

The poor quality of online dramas is obvious to all, and because they are still in their early stages, not many people are investing in them.

Without investment, creative work naturally becomes difficult.

In order to gain traffic, it's natural to develop in a sensitive direction.

So, what are sensitive directions?

It's all about political commentary and slutty talk!

Those who engage in online politics lack the courage; the creators of web series are in it to make money, not to face a heavy blow.

Therefore, it can only develop in a risqué direction.

As a result, web dramas naturally became vulgar.

However, Qi Hui didn't come here to educate netizens or viewers; he came to stir up trouble.

Qi Hui chuckled and said, "Movies, TV series, web series, these are just mediums."

"Whether a work of art is vulgar should not be judged by its medium, but by its content."

"Film is the seventh art, but it also contains a lot of garbage."

"For example, director Teng Huatao."

Upon hearing this, the people from the three websites were immediately shocked, but then their faces lit up with smiles and excitement.

Wonderful!

Now we have something interesting to watch.

Qi Hui continued: "Director Teng Huatao's 'The Ghost Inside,' a film with an investment of 40 million yuan, starring Leon Lai, Fan Bingbing, and Liu Ruoying, and what was the result?"

"They've completely collapsed!"

"Some say that making a film is like cooking. Some people can make Shandong cuisine, which is grand in style and diverse in technique, while others can make Sichuan cuisine, which is spicy, fragrant, and beautiful in appearance." "But director Teng Huatao is a very talented director. His films are like Indian cuisine."

"Give him all kinds of fresh and abundant ingredients, and all kinds of expensive and fine kitchen utensils."

"What he can make is a sticky, yellowish, watery mess... shit!"

Upon hearing these words, Jing Tian and Ling Xiaosu's expressions tightened, and they suppressed their laughter.

"Hahaha...cough cough cough!"

However, the people from the three video websites couldn't hold back; they weren't professionals, and they weren't often in the spotlight.

I couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

This metaphor is so vivid!
Not only these three, but also the cameramen and sound engineers in the studio were grimacing.

I tried to hold it in but couldn't, so I had to suppress my laughter.

As a result, the more they tried to control it, the less they could.

For a moment, the studio was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Qi Hui was not afraid of offending Teng Huatao.

There's no longer any question of whether he or Teng Huatao should offend each other.

Qi Hui did not refute Teng Huatao's assessment of him; he only attacked and did not defend.

Teng Huatao hit Teng Huatao, Qi Hui hit Qi Hui.

"Ahem... Professor Qi Hui, let's continue." The person from Sohu Video coughed lightly, composed themselves.

"You just said that whether a work is vulgar or not should be judged by its content, not its medium."

"And web series are known to be easy to produce, does this mean that web series will see great development in the future?"

Besides refuting the vulgar and tasteless comments about web dramas, they also naturally wanted to promote web dramas by conducting this interview.

Web series rely on online video platforms for distribution, which directly impacts their interests.

"Not necessarily," Qi Hui said. "The development of a medium is related to the broader environment and people."

"Some directors today may not be suitable for making web series, and some directors are not even suitable for making movies."

"For example, director Teng Huatao."

Upon hearing this, the people from the three websites pursed their lips.

They wanted to laugh as soon as he said that.

"Please continue."

Qi Hui said, "Director Teng Huatao is not suitable for making movies. How many movies has he made year after year?"

"Have you ever succeeded?"

"It's just the same old thing in a new bottle!"

"Can he make movies? He doesn't have that ability, you know that!"

The people at the three video websites were trying not to laugh; those few words were just too funny.

"Do you know what kind of movies Teng Huatao makes?" Qi Hui asked.
"That's like you're giving a short, stocky, untrained, and bloated person... Of course, I'm not saying Teng Huatao is short, stocky, untrained, and bloated."

"Hahaha..." The three people from the video website couldn't hold back anymore and burst out laughing.

Qi Hui is so interesting; it's a real shame he doesn't go into crosstalk.

Qi Hui continued, "I mean, this person went and fought with someone surnamed Tai."

"I thought my opponent was Tyson, but when I looked up I realized it was Taro."

"Teng Huatao's ability is just like that, trash, very weak."

"Filming a web series is like sending Teng Huatao to fight Tyson."

"Making a movie is like having Teng Huatao fight Taro."

Jing Tian and Ling Xiaosu tilted their heads, their shoulders trembling.

"Hahahaha..." The people from the three video websites burst out laughing.

If you can't stand it anymore, just find a way to cut it out during editing.

"No need to laugh, I'm just telling the truth," Qi Hui said.
"Director Teng Huatao is currently filming the movie 'Up in the Wind,' and he also went to Nepal to film last year."

"I'm sure this movie will be released soon. When it is, you'll see whether what I said is true or false."

……

The interview ended quickly, and Qi Hui and the others soon returned to work.

Meanwhile, iQiyi, Sohu, and Sina quickly released the video.

It would be a shame not to release something that generates so much buzz.

Sina's side is even more interesting.

The moment the video was released, an unknown account reacted so quickly that it immediately reposted and tagged Teng Huatao's Weibo account.

Of course, the account that tagged Teng Huatao is not an official Sina account.

It's a newly registered account.

(End of this chapter)