Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 141 Then Let's Fight!
The projection switched to a public opinion analysis chart, and the red data stream was alarming:

“Our investigation revealed that the IP address of the account that first broke the news, ‘TL区群众’, was registered in the office building of Xingshuo Culture, a subsidiary of Jiaxing.”

"Of the 50 marketing accounts that participated in forwarding the message, 37 had previously attacked Li Yitong."

Zhang Axin pulled up an internal email: "This is the meeting minutes of Jiaxing Artist Management Department on December 9th, which clearly mentions 'the need to create a reasonable reason for replacement'."

"Boss, what should we do?"

"They've already bullied us, what more do we need to say?"

Gu Yang suddenly stood up, "Then let's fight!"

……

December 15th, 9:00 AM
Tian Xiwei curled up on the sofa in her apartment, her fingers mechanically refreshing the Weibo trending topics list. In just 24 hours, her name had been linked to five negative topics:
1. #Tian Xiwei's bullying confirmed#
2. #The Inside Story of the Casting Change in "The Flame's Daughter"#
3. #天西伟的acting#
4. #Tian Xiwei is acting like a diva#
5. #Disgraced celebrity Tian Xiwei#
The phone kept vibrating; the seventeenth missed call from agent Lin Lin flashed on the screen.

Three termination agreements were scattered on the coffee table.

The previously agreed-upon special episode of "Happy Camp", the New Year's Day special of "Keep Running", and the cover of the first issue of "Harper's Bazaar" have all been terminated.

With a "ding," a notification pops up indicating that I have a special focus on you.

A well-known entertainment reporter published an article titled "Unveiling Tian Xiwei: Her Rise from School Delinquent to Resource-Driven Star," accompanied by a maliciously photoshopped picture of her from her high school days.

Tian Xiwei gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles turning almost transparent white. Large, scalding tears splattered onto the screen, blurring the glaring words.

She trembled uncontrollably, curling up into a small ball as if she could hide herself away from the overwhelming malice.

The star-studded Walk of Fame she once dreamed of now shattered into sharp shards of glass before her eyes, leaving her wounded and scarred. Despair, like a rising tide, completely overwhelmed her.

……

10:30 AM, December 15
Galaxy Media, Legal Department
Thirty lawyers are urgently compiling evidence.

Gu Yang mobilized all his resources and specially invited reinforcements.

Galaxy Legal Department + Wanda Law Firm + Nanshan Pizza Hut!
The projector displays real-time public opinion monitoring data, with the red curve spreading like cancer cells.

"Execute Plan A." Shen Wei, acting on behalf of Gu Yang, presided over the scene. "Complete all evidence collection within three hours."

At 11:00 AM sharp, Xinghe Media's official Weibo account released three announcements in quick succession:
1. Lawyer's statement: Evidence has been collected from 52 accounts spreading rumors, and criminal proceedings will be initiated.

2. Public disclosure of evidence chain: The IP address of the original post that broke the news was located in the office building of "Xingshuo Culture", a subsidiary of Jiaxing.

The "victim" account was registered on the day the incident occurred.

The so-called "abortion certificate" is a Photoshop creation.

3. Surveillance video: Documentary footage of Tian Xiwei practicing martial arts in the training ground until the early hours of the morning for her new role.

The most fatal one is the fourth one!
Galaxy Media directly tagged Jiaxing Media's official Weibo account: "Your company's pressure of 2.01 million yuan in accounts receivable should not be alleviated by ruining newcomers."

As soon as Xinghe Media released its four announcements, Weibo exploded.

"Holy crap! Is Galaxy Media going to go head-to-head with Jiaxing? IP positioning + Photoshop verification, this is solid evidence!"

"I'm crying! In the surveillance video, Oda practiced until his wrists were swollen, and he still got smeared like this? Yoshikata, have some decency!"

"I suggest you investigate how many newcomers Jiaxing has used the same methods to poach over the years... It's terrifying to think about."

"Heh, Galaxy Media is protecting Tian Xiwei so much, there must be some shady relationship between them?"

"It's just a capital war. Tian Xiwei is no innocent lamb. Let's wait and see what other juicy gossip comes out of her."

"Neither side is easy to deal with, so let's just watch the show."

"Hilarious! Jiaxing's operation backfired, didn't it? He didn't even hide his IP properly. I suggest the entire PR department resign."

"Gu Yang was so cool! He directly presented the evidence and confronted the issue head-on. He truly deserves to be called a top star!"

12:00 PM on December 15th
With Xinghe Media's strong counterattack, the trending topics list quickly refreshed:
1. #Gu Yang confronts Jia Xing head-on# (Breaking News)
2. #Tian Xiwei's martial arts training surveillance video# (Hot Topic)

3. #Jiaxing's accounts receivable reach 2 million# (Trending)

4. #The Entertainment Industry's Black PR Industry Chain# (New)

A popular post on a forum was titled: "Rational Discussion: Is the Tian Xiwei Incident a Microcosm of the Capital Wars in the Entertainment Industry?"

Highly rated comment: Jiaxing has really messed up this time. Gu Yang not only has money, but also connections, and what's most terrifying is... he's willing to throw resources at Tian Xiwei.

……

12:20 PM on December 15th
Yoshikata Emergency Meeting

The air in the conference room was so thick it felt like you could wring water out of it.

Yang Mi slammed the tablet heavily onto the conference table, and the tempered glass screen protector instantly cracked into a spiderweb pattern.

"Has Gu Yang gone mad? Is he going to break ties with us for some newcomer?"

Her long, slender fingers tapped on the table, her manicured nails gleaming coldly under the light.

CEO Zeng Jia frowned: "This has become too big of a fuss. Our accounts receivable this year have already accounted for 41% of our revenue. We must ensure the profitability of the 'The Flame's Daughter' project."

Public Relations Director Li Ming, wiping away cold sweat, suggested, "Why don't we issue a statement saying that casting is a normal business practice?"

“Normal?” Yang Mi sneered, turning to the legal director, “Go ahead and use all the tactics we use to suppress newcomers, we’re not afraid of public opinion!”

In the corner, Dilraba whispered, "Sister Mi, why don't we talk to Gu Yang first? He might have even more."

"Talk?" Yang Mi suddenly raised her voice, and the conference room fell silent instantly. "He even dug up the details of my 2012 betting agreement with Huanrui! Is he going to release Jiaxing's books next?"

"Notify all collaborating artists," Yang Mi's voice was as cold as ice, "I want to see at least ten topics supporting Dai Si trending on social media before 8 p.m. tonight."

As she turned, her high heels tapped a resolute rhythm on the floor. "If we're going to play, let's play big."

……

December 12, 15:14 pm
Artists under Jiaxing Media have begun a collective effort, stirring up controversy on platforms like Weibo, Douban, and Tuqu, attempting to shift public attention from the "black PR incident" to a "comparison of acting skills," promoting their own artist Dai Si while launching a new attack on Tian Xiwei. Jiaxing's top female star, Dilraba, posted on Weibo:

"@DaiSi is one of the most hardworking actresses I've ever seen. Her performance is delicate and moving. I'm looking forward to seeing Dao Liexiang in 'The Flame's Daughter'!"

Image: Dai Si's official makeup photo.

Her fans were moved!

"Support Dilraba! Support Dai Si!"

"Is Dilraba taking sides? It seems that Tian Xiwei really has a problem."

"Alices, charge with me!"

Zhang Binbin posted on Weibo:

"The most important thing for an actor is acting skills, not hype."

Gao Weiguang liked Dai Si's official costume photo on Weibo and commented: "Looking forward to a different Dao Liexiang!"

Zhu Xudan posted on Weibo: "An actor's confidence comes from his work, not from trending topics."

Yang Mi even personally joined in, posting a meaningful Weibo post:

"An actor's foundation lies in acting skills, not in hype or being promoted by capital."

Image: A black and white cover of the book "An Actor Prepares".

This attracted countless netizens to watch.

"Sister Yang has spoken! Who she's talking about, those who know, know!"

"Is this implying that Tian Xiwei has no acting skills and is only being promoted by Gu Yang?"

"?????"

"Yang Mi's acting skills are just so-so, how dare she criticize others?"

Moreover, the marketing accounts of the Jiaxing Group mobilized collectively to stir up trouble.

Acting Comparison: Dai Si vs. Tian Xiwei, Who is More Suitable for Dao Liexiang?

How far can celebrities heavily promoted by capital go? A look at those stars who rose to fame thanks to their sugar daddies.

True actors let their work speak for itself, not by playing the victim to gain sympathy.

This implies that Tian Xiwei used the "being smeared" incident to create hype and cultivate a victim persona.

December 12, 15:14 pm
The fan war has escalated!

Tian Xiwei's Weibo comment section has been flooded with comments!
"Dai Si's acting skills far surpass Tian Xiwei's!"

"Tian Xiwei rose to power through the help of a sugar daddy"

"Real actors don't need to play the victim."

"With such terrible acting skills, how dare you try to steal roles?"

"Gu Yang is praising you? Do you deserve it?"

"Get out of the entertainment industry!"

At 3:30 PM on December 15th, this battle of public opinion reached a dramatic turning point.

Rising star Zhou Ye suddenly posted a message in support!

"@Tian Xiwei is the purest girl I've ever met. Aren't you afraid when you're dreaming about those who spread rumors?"

"I believe in Tian Xiwei's acting skills, and even more so in her character!"

The accompanying image is a photo of the two looking at each other in the promotional video for "The Vanished She".

Zhang Ruonan followed up with a post: "Some people say there's no true friendship in the entertainment industry, but I want to say that Xiaotian is the most sincere friend I've ever met. I remember once when I was injured while filming, she brought me homemade soup overnight. How could someone like that do the things people are saying online?"

Zhao Lusi's Weibo post, in her usual playful style, read: "Do some people have some misunderstanding about 'dedication'? Tian Xiwei would film a single scene twenty times, practicing swordsmanship until her wrists were covered in plasters. If you ask me, instead of spreading rumors online, she should focus on improving her professional skills~"

Meng Ziyi directly reposted the official announcement Weibo post of "The Flame's Daughter" and commented: "After seeing Dai Si's costume photos, I can only say... In my heart, there will always only be one version of Dao Liexiang, Tian Xiwei."

This bold statement instantly sparked heated discussions.

The support from the crew of "Qingqing's Daily Life" was the most heartwarming.

Li Yitong posted a screenshot of the crew's group chat: "This is our daily routine. Xiwei is such a kind girl!"

Bai Lu posted a behind-the-scenes video, in which Tian Xiwei voluntarily gave up her highlight scenes to a new actor.

Chen Duling's words were simple and powerful: "A girl who laughs so much, would she bully others? I don't believe it."

The reactions from netizens were varied.

"Wow, why are all the people making comments recently debuted actresses in the entertainment industry?"

"Interesting, getting more and more interesting!"

"These female celebrities who have spoken out all seem to have worked with Gu Yang before."

"Don't talk nonsense upstairs, it's like you're talking about Gu Yang's harem!"

"Exactly, how come the harem is so united?"

"Exciting, so exciting!"

"Garlic birds, garlic birds, life isn't easy for anyone!"

December 15th, 18:00
The hottest man in the entertainment industry right now has posted a new Weibo post!
(PS: Happy Birthday, Zhou Ye!)
(End of this chapter)