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Chapter 436 You Don't Understand the Basic Principles of Journalism (6 Updates)
Venue
Media gathered, their cameras and microphones forming a semi-circle, partially surrounding Qi Hui, Guo Fan, Zhang Muye, and Chen Guofu on stage.
Faced with this scene, Qi Hui and his two companions showed no reaction; they were very familiar with the cameras.

However, Tianxia Bachang was a little nervous.
Novels and those working behind the scenes are often not very good at socializing.

Although he had faced the camera a few times, he couldn't be as nonchalant as Qi Hui and the other two.

Soon, the press conference began. Chen Guofu started by giving a few simple opening remarks, quickly getting the atmosphere going.
Reporters with various microphones were also eager to try their luck, ready to make some big news.
The reporters who came here, of course, knew about the press conference for the start of filming of "Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe" a couple of days ago.

The press conference over there was only a few days ago, and you guys are already rushing to do the same thing here. Your purpose is obvious!
With such a great opportunity, if we don't create some big news, we're not worthy of being paparazzi... no, let's call ourselves entertainment news reporters!
"This reporter, please!" Chen Guofu said with a smile, pointing to a reporter.
"Hello, Mr. Chen," the reporter asked, holding the microphone.

"We'd like to know, how did you come up with the idea to make the movie 'Mojin: The Lost Legend'?"

The question was gentle, and the focus was on the movie.
The surrounding colleagues looked on with disdain, thinking that he must have been paid to ask such a question.

"Please let Director Guo Fan answer this question," Chen Guofu said, his smile unchanged.

"Hmm..." Guo Fan smiled and slowly said, "When I first read 'Ghost Blows Out the Light,' I was still in college. At that time, I was amazed by it, stunned by all kinds of strange imaginations. I read the book day and night, imagining that one day the contents of the book could be presented to me."

"It is an honor for me to have the opportunity to direct this film; it is my privilege..."

Guo Fan talks a lot of nonsense. He was dragged into this drama by Qi Hui... but that's not entirely true.

Back in college, he was indeed captivated by Liu Cixin's works such as "The Three-Body Problem," "The Wandering Earth," and "Supernova Era."
I also dream that one day I can bring them to the big screen.

"Next...it'll be you."

"Hello, I would like to ask Tianxia Bachang, how do you feel about having your works adapted into movies?"

Tianxia Bachang paused for a moment, then began to speak, albeit with a slight stutter.

It's nothing more than an honor, excitement, and so on.

The reporters were disappointed. This wasn't the kind of news they wanted; it wasn't a question like this at all.
Qi Hui also picked at his ears. This won't do. Old Chen and Old Guo don't understand the basic principles of journalism. If this continues, it'll just become a monotonous chronicle.

"Director Guo, 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' and 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' are similar in theme and content. Director Lu Chuan even studied and exchanged ideas with you in the United States. Director Lu Chuan is also your senior. What do you want to say about competing with him?"

"Qi Hui, General Manager Chen, Editor Zhang, and I are all prepared. We are not afraid of any challenge..."

"Qi Hui, what is your relationship with Jing Tian? In the movie, Baby plays your first love, and Jing Tian plays your lover. Which one do you prefer?"

"..." Qi Hui stared at the microphone in front of him in silence.
But this question immediately caught the reporters' attention. Brilliant!

That's exactly the kind of question we're looking for. No movie or creative work can be as exciting as this!

"Okay, then I'll answer." Qi Hui coughed lightly and said slowly:

"Regarding the question you asked Director Guo earlier, I'd like to add something. To be honest, 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' is nothing to be afraid of."

"Lu Chuan is trash. Apart from 'Looking for a Gun,' none of his movies are watchable."

"This person, like Teng Huatao, is a shit-making machine. No matter how good the subject matter, script, or actors are, once they get into his hands, they will all turn into a pile of shit, soup and water, just like Teng Huatao did!"

Nothing else, just read and replied randomly!

When dealing with reporters, you can't follow their lead; you have to create your own atmosphere.

The televised debate between Trump and Biden more than a decade later already illustrated this point.

"..."

A brief silence fell over the room, followed by suppressed gasps of surprise.
The sudden firing caught them somewhat off guard.

However, the reporters were not disgusted at all; on the contrary, they were overjoyed.

Great, great, I love this kind of comment! Please give us more!
"Qi Hui, are you saying that Director Lu Chuan's 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' is bad?"

"Is 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' a sure winner against 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe'?"

"What's wrong with it? Is it bad? Lu Chuan's movies have always been garbage." Qi Hui rolled his eyes and continued his arrogant remarks:

"As for whether 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' can easily beat 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe'... you're wrong about that!"

"What 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' should be thinking about is how to catch up with a fraction of 'Mojin: The Lost Legend's' box office, not how to compete with 'Mojin: The Lost Legend'!"

Such outrageous remarks caused another round of gasps and commotion at the scene.
The reporters were overjoyed; this was big news!

Chen Guofu suppressed the urge to cover his face and sighed.

Young people are too young; such arrogance will definitely lead to trouble!
Guo Fan pursed his lips... Although he also looked down on Lu Chuan, to be honest, he was still shocked by Qi Hui's words.

……

Weibo
Related terms quickly appeared on the trending searches.
Qi Hui slams Lu Chuan, calling Lu Chuan's works a pile of garbage.

Are Lu Chuan and Teng Huatao both trash? Why is Qi Hui so arrogant?

Qi Hui boldly declared that "Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe" wouldn't even reach a fraction of the box office of "Mojin: The Lost Legend."

The top three trending topics were all related to Qi Hui.

Immediately, there was a lot of discussion online.
"That's absolutely right, no doubt about it. Isn't Lu Chuan's movie just a pile of garbage?"

"Exactly! Those two movies he made disgusted me!"

"People like Rikutaro should be thrown into the trash heap; they should stay there."

"Qi Hui is a bit arrogant, but he still abides by the basic principles; at least his assessment of Lu Taro is correct."

"Poor Teng Huatao, hahaha, he got caught in the crossfire."

"Hilarious, but you're right, both of them are trash!"

"Tch, he's become arrogant after making a few action movies. That's all Qi Hui will ever be!"

"Who said Lu Chuan is bad? He's a sixth-generation director. Qi Hui isn't even worthy of carrying his shoes."

"Wow! There are actually people trying to clear Rikutaro's name? I've never seen anything like it in all my life!"

"Come on, watch me spray him to death!"

"..."

……

A conference room
With a snap, Lu Chuan, suppressing her anger, slammed the newspaper down from her hand.

He took several deep breaths to try and appear less angry.
But upon looking up, he saw crew members with various expressions.
Some were expressionless, some were restless, and some looked worried... All because Qi Hui was comparing Lu Chuan and Teng Huatao.
A year ago, Qi Hui was just as arrogant.
At the time, nobody believed it, and some even hoped that Teng Huatao would turn things around.
They can't stand such an arrogant person!
But Teng Huatao proved himself with "Waiting for the Wind," demonstrating to everyone that he was indeed the cesspool-producing machine Qi Hui had described.
He is the Indian chef that Qi Hui was talking about, who can use good actors and good material, and then make a pot of garbage.

Now, this kind of thing has happened to Lu Chuan!

"You...you're not afraid of Qi Hui, are you?" Lu Chuan said angrily through gritted teeth, her face grim.

"Qi Hui is just a director who hasn't entered the generation, while I am a sixth-generation director!"

(End of this chapter)