Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 154 If you're wrong, admit it; if you're going to get hit, stand up straight!
Sanqin Province, Tangdu City, Sanqin Jinzuo Hotel, Deluxe King Room.

Compared to rumors of scenes being cut from the production, Lin Xingzhuo's team is now focused on a more important and significant moment that will be a milestone in Lin Xingzhuo's career!
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Lin Xingzhuo sat cross-legged on the bed, Cao Dun sat in the guest chair, Xiao Ma sat on the coffee table and lit a cigarette, and Zhang Youqian was adjusting the Sharp TV.

While flipping through TV channels, Zhang Youqian remarked, "Normally, it takes 8 to 16 months for a drama to go from filming to airing, and sometimes it can even take two or three years."

"I've also recently gotten to know some agents and assistants in the industry."

"They all say that the crew of 'Dwelling Narrowness' was really lucky, and Zhu Jinghong of Jundun Shengye Film and Television is really amazing."

Lin Xingzhuo leaned back on the pillow, eating a Changyong Doll Kissing Chips, and said, "How amazing is it?"

"They precisely timed the policy shift, were the first to take the plunge, and managed to get the green light all the way through for such a difficult realistic urban drama!"

Cao Dun originally wanted to interrupt and explain.

Zhang Youqian excitedly waved the remote control in her hand and said, "It's set! Let's start!"

The prime-time evening slot on Shanghai TV!

The TV series "Dwelling Narrowness" has premiered!

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When we were learning "The White-Haired Girl" back then, the textbook said: "The old society forced people to become ghosts, and the new society turned ghosts back into people."

The 2009 TV series "Dwelling Narrowness" tells one story: the pressure of housing prices in first-tier cities is forcing good people into prostitution.

If you don't want to be a prostitute, then it must be someone around you who is doing it for you.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in first-tier cities is also creating conditions for such transactions.

In his youth, Song Siming, in his pursuit of "advancement," seduced the daughter of his superior, essentially selling himself into servitude.

But once he achieves success, he can turn into a speed demon.

The highly developed capitalist urban environment itself is the source of this kind of transaction, generation after generation.

Haiping wants a house, but she doesn't want to sell it.

So she had no choice but to force the people around her to sell for her!
Husband taking out high-interest loans is selling himself. Sister becoming a mistress is also selling herself.

Hai Ping, on the other hand, reaped the benefits without lifting a finger.

If the film hadn't forced a tragic ending for Song Siming and Hai Zao, all five of them could have lived good lives.

The subsequent decade of the real estate boom tells viewers that Beckham, who didn't want to participate in such transactions, was actually the loser in reality.

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In 2011, "Dwelling Narrowness" aired on MBC in South Korea, setting a record for the highest viewership ratings for a mainland Chinese drama in South Korea at the time.

The drama's portrayal of social issues such as "mortgage slaves" and "mistresses" sparked widespread discussion, becoming a window for South Korean viewers to understand real life in mainland China.
Cine21, South Korea's most influential film and television weekly, perhaps out of empathy, very unusually quoted the "Communist Manifesto" in its column.

"On what basis is the modern, bourgeois family founded?"

"It is based on capital, on private wealth. This kind of family exists in its fully developed form only among the bourgeoisie, while the forced solitude of the proletariat and the open sale of silver are its supplements."

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In an era of extreme materialism, everyone is out there selling themselves.

Selling conscience, selling justice, selling one's soul, selling one's body...

"Dwelling Narrowness" foreshadowed the end of the era of unbridled growth, the completion of primitive accumulation of capital, the closure of the gates to heaven, the severance of the path to heaven, and the official start of the era of extravagance and debauchery!
The moral cost of mistresses, extramarital affairs, gold diggers, and scumbag men is getting lower and lower. The simple moral values ​​of the 1980s and 1990s have completely collapsed. An even more insane era is about to arrive!

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In the following days, the four of them would squeeze into the room to watch "Dwelling Narrowness" during their breaks from filming.

Zhang Youqian opened Lin Xingzhuo's alien-themed computer, placed two phones in front of the computer, and switched between accounts, moving between various platforms...

"Su Chun's cowardly appearance when he shrank back in the face of Hai Ping's roar made people wonder if he was a boy or a girl?"

"I'm speechless! This newcomer's acting is really hard to judge! His lines are more watered down than a forum spam message, and he just uses 'uh-huh' and 'oh' to fill the whole performance!"

"7456! Every time he gets scolded, he blinks innocently. His acting is terrible!"

"When Haiping pressured him to borrow money to buy a house, the way he rubbed his hands with his head down—was that a pose he designed himself? It was so awkward! I was afraid he'd say something like, 'Cuihua, bring on the sauerkraut!' next!"

"Throw bricks! Throw bricks! Throw bricks! Throw bricks! This actor playing Su Chun has absolutely no acting skills!"

Sohu Entertainment's TV industry report, Doujia.com, the film and television section of Tianya Forum, the comment section of PPS playback webpage, and the drama-chasing forum on Baidu Tieba, among other platforms.

The TV series "Dwelling Narrowness" received excellent reviews, but the comments specifically about Lin Xingzhuo's portrayal of Su Chun were absolutely terrible...

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Lin Xingzhuo ignored the negative reviews, sipping Rong's apple juice and watching TV series.

As the leader of the mechanical evil cultivation sect in the Chinese entertainment industry, how could mere public opinion shake his Dao heart?!
Compared to the harsh living conditions in her previous office, where she had to deal with the sharp tongues of various princes and princesses, and the manipulative tactics of a sophisticatedly selfish boss, these were just minor hardships...

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Cao Dun was the first to get angry, saying, "These guys don't know anything about acting!"

"I think Xingzhuo acted very well!"

"The dialogue...the acting...the details of the physical movements...well...anyway, it was very immersive, excellent!!"

Lin Xingzhuo took a big gulp of apple juice and awkwardly touched the bridge of his nose.

Bro, do you want to hear what kind of idiotic nonsense you're spouting?
Cao Dun thought for a moment and suggested, "Online public relations teams have become very popular in recent years. There are quite a few expert teams in Shanghai and Lin'an."

"But the most impressive team is the Jinyang Information Security Protection Center in the north. Have you seen the news about Zhang Hanyun recently?"

"This is the team that took the order and helped them whitewash their image."

Xiao Ma said, "Super Girl, the one with the sweet and sour voice?"

Cao Dun said, "Yes, yes, her agent claimed that Zhang Hanyun has been subjected to large-scale malicious attacks since she became famous at the age of 15 with 'Super Girl'."

"There are allegations of chaotic school life, parents petitioning for expulsion, and numerous indecent photos of him participating in auditions circulating online..."

"This Jinyang Information Security Protection Center is really impressive!"

"A criminal report, a civil claim, and a technical appraisal report from an expert center for the photoshopped images—a whole set of combined measures to help clear their name!"

Zhang Youqian's lawyer's instincts immediately revealed the problem, and she analyzed it methodically:
"I think this happened around 04. It caused quite a stir in the entertainment industry. Five years have passed. What's the point of reporting it to the police now? They probably won't be able to file a case!"

"As for civil claims, there's probably no one to hold accountable either..."

"There are also appraisal centers that issue technical appraisal reports on photoshopped images, but there are currently no cases."

“I’ve heard of similar cases before at the firm. The scope of services offered by the appraisal center shouldn’t include this, legally speaking…”

Cao Dun interrupted, saying, "Xiao Zhang, you're too young."

"They are a public relations team; these are just for propaganda and whitewashing."

Whether we can catch the person or not, whether we can get compensation or not, it doesn't matter.

"Whether the photo is photoshopped or she really took random selfies during school doesn't matter."

"The most important thing now is to have an authoritative endorsement to help Zhang Hanyun's team resume their business, restore their public image, and get back their performance, commercial deals, and endorsement deals."

"These kinds of singers have a very short career span! They have to make money every second they have!!"

"By the way, they also planned a 15-minute documentary-style advertisement called 'Zhang Hanyun's 24 Hours,' which highlights the real situation of an ordinary student by showing Zhang Hanyun's daily life, study, vocal training, and family interactions."

"The main character is an approachable girl next door, a hardworking and energetic female student."

"This plan is absolutely brilliant!!"

"It's still being advertised on local TV stations and video platforms according to paid advertising standards. At first glance, you'd really think it's a campus documentary program on TV..."

Lin Xingzhuo felt even more embarrassed. He had personally reviewed this documentary-style advertisement and offered his suggestions for revision.

Cao Dun lit a premium Yunyan cigarette and said, "However, the only drawback is that it's too expensive. A top-tier PR team in Shanghai costs 20 yuan for a single event, but the most basic VIP version of this information center's technical service package costs twice as much, at 40 yuan."

"There are also SVIP and SSVIP upgrade packages. I heard that Zhang Hanyun's team bought the SVIP technical service package."

Zhang Youqian and Xiao Ma both looked at Lin Xingzhuo after hearing about the technical service package.

Medium, large, extra-large sizes...

Lin Xingzhuo quickly changed the subject: "In the entertainment industry, you have to admit your mistakes and stand up straight when you get punished! Our team has a very positive atmosphere, we abide by the law, and we don't do any of that messy stuff!!"

Zhang Youqian looked at Lin Xingzhuo with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

So responsible! So manly! So cool!

Cao Dun was stunned. What was going on? You weren't like this back when you were studying classical music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music!

Only Xiao Ma, with his thick eyebrows, big eyes, and upright demeanor, remained calm and composed, looking down at his phone.

He's torn.

Should we send a message to Wancheng Dongjiang Cement Plant...?

Damn it! Someone's showing off here! Send a concrete mixer truck to take them all away!
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The TV series "Dwelling Narrowness" on Shanghai TV set a new viewership record for the channel in just four days after its premiere.

The story's setting resonated most strongly with Shanghai audiences, resulting in consistently high viewership ratings and sparking widespread discussion in surrounding counties and cities within the Shanghai metropolitan area!
The successful trial run on a local TV station greatly boosted the confidence of the "Dwelling Narrowness" production team and investors. Producers Zhu Jinghong and Xu Xiaogou, armed with the ratings report from Shanghai TV station, had more leverage and confidence when communicating with Dragon TV!
Soon after, director Teng Huatao sent a piece of good news in the QQ group of the "Dwelling Narrowness" team!

"Dwelling Narrowness" has been moved from its midnight slot to a prime-time evening drama slot!! And it will premiere on satellite TV ahead of schedule!!!
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