This director lacks vision.

Chapter 75 Disadvantageous Benefits

A large number of netizens are discussing this on Jiang Yifeng's Sohu Video account and Weibo account.

"Holy crap, which idiots are reporting this? It's disgusting! Don't these saints have a sex life?"

"Those who reported him are either scoundrels like Yang Wei, or huge, 200-pound tanks, or complete idiots who have children but no one to love them!"

"Judging from the announcement on Sohu Video, it's clear that someone reported it to the authorities, and they had no choice but to take it down."

"Isn't that obvious? The Little Wish has such high viewership, bringing a lot of new customers to Sohu Video. Why would they kill their own cash cow? There must have been some unforeseen circumstances!"

"Sigh, I actually had a feeling the video would be taken down. Being labeled as polluting the minds of teenagers is a huge blow that no one can withstand. I feel sorry for Director Jiang!"

"Damn it, Director Jiang, hang in there! If this season is taken down, we can just film another one. I'll support you by recharging!"

"I'm really fed up with those idiots. It's rare to find such a good comedy in China, especially in the form of a sitcom. I think it's much better than Love Apartment!"

It was abruptly removed after being reported, but I still wanted to see the finale!!!

"According to the information previously revealed by Director Jiang, The Last Wish will have a total of 20 episodes, and there are still three episodes to be filmed."

"No wonder Director Jiang updated two episodes in one go yesterday. He must have known the videos were going to be taken down, so he quickly updated the remaining stock! Director Jiang has done his best! I feel sorry for Director Jiang!"

……

With the audience built up over the previous three seasons, the number one market share on Sohu Video, and its comedic and borderline theatrical subject matter, the web series "The Last Wish" has set numerous records.

Millions of netizens are watching.

The sudden removal of the product has naturally sparked heated discussions.

Most people believe that the authorities intervened, forcing Sohu Video to be taken down.

Even Sohu and Jiang Yifeng's competitors think the same way.

That afternoon, a news item appeared on the homepage of Xinlang Portal.

[Take it down! The little wish has finally been taken down. Let's all work together to purify the online environment!]

Within half an hour of the news being published, there were already hundreds of comments.

Some support removing it from the platform.

"It should have been taken down long ago. Jiang Yifeng often pushes the boundaries, even hiring Japanese actresses to star in his works. He's morally corrupt, and his works should be banned! I suggest banning Jiang Yifeng as well!"

“My son is calling his female classmates ‘tanks’ in class. This small wish has indeed caused a very bad influence. I support the official removal of the app.”

"If you ask me, the authorities have been too lenient; it should have been taken down long ago."

There were also those who supported Jiang Yifeng and mocked Xinlang.

"Does Xinlang even have the nerve to talk about purifying the online environment? The banner ads are full of mini-games and all sorts of attractive women. Open any webpage and you'll see scantily clad women flashing around."

“Xinlang, please purify yourselves first. Once you purify yourselves, the online environment will naturally be purified.”

"Seeing so many people supporting the removal of the content, I know how difficult it must have been for Jiang Yifeng. I feel sorry for Director Jiang and I support him!"

Following Xinlang, Tencent News and NetEase News followed suit, and some print media and television stations also reported on it.

[The small wish has been taken down; online videos are not above the law.]

Web series prioritize popularity over censorship; "A Little Wish" has gone down the wrong path.

[The Little Wish is no longer available; is Jiang Yifeng next?]

……

Regardless of how many netizens support Jiang Yifeng, at least in media reports, the vast majority support removing the content and criticize Jiang Yifeng.

Some of these media outlets are competitors of Sohu Portal, while others are old rivals of Jiang Yifeng, whom Oldboy had attacked back then.

They were shouting and making a lot of noise.

In particular, at 7 p.m. that evening, Youku updated its homepage with a video clip of Jiang Yifeng giving a lecture to a blogger signed with Sohu.

I don't know which blogger secretly recorded it and then sold it.

This video is an excerpt from Jiang Yifeng's lecture on "explicit content in online dramas".

In the video, Jiang Yifeng teaches viewers how to use the content appropriate for web dramas to create video content that netizens will enjoy.

It specifically discussed techniques for skirting the edges.

This video, once released, was again used by a group of people to stir up trouble.

"Jiang Yifeng deliberately filmed something borderline, resorting to any means necessary for popularity and viewership! It's disgusting!"

"He not only skirts the edge himself, but also teaches other video bloggers to do the same. No wonder there are so many borderline videos on Sohu Video website."

"What a load of bull! A bunch of people were calling him the pioneer of online videos, but now it seems he was just selling sex appeal and corrupting kids!"

"Jiang Yifeng spreads harmful ideas; this person should be banned!"

……

For Sohu's competitors, taking Xiaoyu down is just a minor victory; if they could get rid of Jiang Yifeng, that would be a major victory.

In an instant, not only was Jiang Yifeng's web series taken down, but he himself seemed to need to be banned in order to appease public anger.

Many netizens also supported Jiang Yifeng online, but they did not organize themselves, and with the media coverage, their voices were drowned out.

Jiang Yifeng was very satisfied with this situation.

Everything is according to his plan.

He needs to first suppress his supporters so that everyone can unite more. The real show is just beginning.

At 9:30 p.m., Jiang Yifeng finished his work and went home with Nazha.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Gao Yuanyuan inside, along with Qin Lan.

Seeing Jiang Yifeng return, Gao Yuanyuan immediately came over and said, "It's okay, darling. It's okay if the web series is taken down. We can film a few more when we have time, and I'll be the female lead for you."

Qin Lan also said, "I can be the female lead too. I don't care anymore. If you really want to film something borderline, I'm willing to cooperate."

Seeing the two beautiful women's concerned expressions, Jiang Yifeng smiled and asked, "Why did you come back early?"

Gao Yuanyuan recently took on a role in the film "Driverless," and Qin Lan is filming "True Love, Wrong Love," both of them are quite busy.

As previously agreed, the two beauties would only join the film crew at the premiere to promote "Lost in Thailand".

Hearing Jiang Yifeng's question, Naza pouted and said, "It's obvious they're concerned because they saw your web series was taken down and you were attacked by public opinion, so they came back early on purpose."

Naza's words were somewhat aggressive.

She gradually matured and realized that this home was her and Jiang Yifeng's territory, and no outsiders were allowed to intrude.

Gao Yuanyuan was one thing, but when Qin Lan appeared, she became wary.

Gao Yuanyuan understood Nazha best. Seeing that Nazha had something to say, she immediately said, "The public opinion is not friendly to you right now. Even Lu Chuan came out to mock you. Lan Jie and I are helping you fight back."

After saying that, Gao Yuanyuan took out her phone, opened the browser, and showed it to Jiang Yifeng and Nazha.

Jiang Yifeng is now at a disadvantage in public opinion, while Lu Taijun, Luo Taijun, and others are celebrating and vying to speak out.

Lu Chuan posted three Weibo posts in a row.

"This kind of low-quality, alkaline comedy should have been taken off the air long ago."

“Extremely explicit content is not something artists should do; we focus on expressing the inner world of the characters.”

"Jiang Yifeng will never understand art; he can't even make a good web series."

Gao Yuanyuan immediately posted on Weibo to support her lover, reposting Lu Chuan's Weibo post and commenting:
"When filming 'Nanjing Nanjing,' Lu Chuan kept asking me to film scenes with explicit content, but I refused."

Because of this, I even left the film crew and hid for a while.

Lu Chuan clearly wanted to film something explicit, but he didn't know how; he was simply jealous of Xiao Jiang's talent.

Qin Lan followed suit and also posted a Weibo post.

"Lu Chuan is always in a state of confusion. I couldn't understand it before, but I saw it clearly after the breakup."

He's such a sissy, wanting everything.

They want to portray themselves as artists, yet they also want high box office returns, while constantly looking down on the audience.

He doesn't promote his films as being explicit, but he always promotes them as mockumentaries and loves to emphasize how hard he works to make them.

I think it's better to be genuine. If you want box office success, you should make stories that the public enjoys.

After Gao Yuanyuan and Qin Lan posted on Weibo, many people in the comments section supported them and mocked Lu Taijun.

"Haha, poor Green Lord, even though Jiang Yifeng is at such a disadvantage, Gao Yuanyuan and Qin Lan still support him."

"Brother, do you know the power of a cheat code? Qin Lan said it herself, the Japanese are incompetent and can't even compare to Jiang Yifeng's one finger."

"True friendship is revealed in times of adversity. It seems that Jiang Yifeng does have some outstanding qualities. Even when he was in trouble, the two beauties still stayed by his side."

"I envy Director Jiang. He has Gao Yuanyuan, and he can still get along so well with Qin Lan. The key is that the two beauties don't seem to have any objections and can even stand together against outsiders. Awesome!"

"Haven't you seen 'The King of Bathhouse'? The reason Director Jiang makes films that push the boundaries is because he has real-life experience!"

"Although I'm jealous of Director Jiang, I still support him this time. I love watching more films that push the boundaries!"

Seeing this, Nazar's impression of Qin Lan improved considerably.

For her, a woman who can support an older man in crucial moments is at least someone she can trust.

Seeing the three women chatting together, Jiang Yifeng was a little excited.

He didn't expect such a pleasant surprise; even with a disadvantage in public opinion, he still received such good benefits.

Jiang Yifeng was planning how to take over that evening when he received a call from Jing Tian.

"Fengzi, I heard your web series was taken down and you got criticized? Do you need my help?"

Jing Tian was a little excited, and her voice was a bit loud.

Naza, Gao Yuanyuan, and Qin Lan all heard it.

The three women, in perfect unison, all turned their heads to stare at Jiang Yifeng.

"No need, I can handle it."

"Alright then, just let me know if you need anything, I can still help you out."

"The biggest favor you can do for me is to hang up the phone now."

"why?"

"I have three beautiful women here who want to comfort me, and you've disturbed us."

Jing Tian: "..."

(End of this chapter)