Huayu 1995

Chapter 227 The Real Intention Is Not in the Wine (Bonus Chapter for 8600 Monthly Tickets)

Project Hope genuinely didn't intend to help Su Chao go public, but they couldn't resist the fact that too many people were involved in the matter.

As long as something is done by humans, unless they are silenced like in ancient times, it is really impossible to keep it 100% secret.

The problem stemmed from a junior manager who, on his way home, remarked on how easy it was to make money in the entertainment industry, noting that someone who had only been in the industry for a few days could already donate a school.

His tone was full of envy and a sense of unfulfilled potential.

The problem is that his wife is a magazine editor, so how could she not ask more questions after hearing this?

Between upholding organizational discipline and being barred from sex, he chose to make a mistake.

This suggests that this person's career prospects are bleak.

Su Chao hesitated for three seconds, then decisively answered the question:

"That's definitely true."

Now that the truth has been revealed, there's no need to cover it up anymore.

This isn't a bad thing; no one is covering for Su Chao.

If Su Chao seeks help from Zhang Heping, let's set aside whether Zhang has the ability to silence the media. The question is, why would he need to go to such lengths to silence them?

It's like something out of a CEO romance novel, where a single phone call can silence all the media.

They didn't even bother to check what level the domestic media outlets were at.

"Is donating to a school part of Project Hope?"

The media present were unlikely to let him off so easily.

If the previous news focus was on the collaboration with Andy Lau and Leslie Cheung, it would have been considered a fairly ordinary news story.

The fact that a celebrity donated a Hope Primary School right after their debut was definitely a hot news story.

It got published in a major newspaper, on the front page.

However, this kind of news also has a negative effect: if someone can donate to a school right after their debut, how much money do you have to earn to have that kind of financial power?

How do you think you can earn so much money?

Resentment towards the rich is a timeless topic.

Going back a few years, it could even be considered a dangerous topic.

"Actually, we only donated a small amount of money; the main funding came from Project Hope and the local Zheng family,"

Su Chao was very humble.

Being too high-profile at this time is not good; it's enough to let people know that he's a good kid.

"How much money was donated exactly?"

The media continued to press for answers.

When the airport staff heard the question, they hesitated for a moment and did not step forward to separate Su Chao from the media.

This is a good thing.

A commendation ceremony should be held, and students should present him with flowers.

For most people, this is the most basic concept.

"I can't disclose the specific amount, but I think that if I've made money and have enough left over after satisfying my own consumption, I should give back to my hometown and society within my means. There's really no need to make a big fuss about it."

Su Chao looked sincere.

Kaka~
The media was almost moved to tears by him.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Chao squeezed out of the crowd and went to the parking lot with the help of airport security.

Now I really feel like a celebrity.

Unfortunately, without the internet these days, we can't see real-time news updates.

The last time he was reported in the media was when he appeared on a song request show and interacted humorously with the audience. The media praised him for his "excellent singing skills" and "amazing creativity."

This is actually a press release sponsored by a media outlet affiliated with the song request platform.

There may be subsequent arrangements for some "mainland singers" to achieve platinum records in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

It also takes time to spread.

Having grown accustomed to the intensity of news from later generations, Su Chao found it somewhat difficult to adapt.

In today's world, they would definitely have to buy trending topics!

Often, you'll see random people appearing on trending topics.

It gives you the illusion that this person hasn't died yet.

After we got back, something interesting happened, and it was about Icarus.

The brand owner subsequently increased the promotion fee for this advertisement.

It was moved to prime time.

"A natural floral fragrance, even butterflies can't tell the difference!"

The advertisement left a deep impression on the audience.

"Pinkish, let beauty begin from the head!"

The brainwashing effect is off the charts; this brand name, which was originally a bit difficult to pronounce, is now easy to say.

Buy 400ml and get a free comb!

It makes the eyes of many people who are greedy for small gains light up.

Don't underestimate this small discount; offering a bowl with instant noodles is a classic marketing tactic.

The advertisement was a great success, but it also received a lot of criticism.

It's not that the audience is criticizing it. This advertisement is very interesting, it even has special effects, and the visuals are absolutely stunning. The three young girls are incredibly beautiful, which makes it unusual for viewers to dislike the advertisement as much.

The people who were hurling insults were mainly industry insiders.

When they were discussing business, the client immediately brought up the Herbal Essences advertisement.

I want this!
Damn, I feel terrible, I want to cry!
Professionals can easily tell the quality of an advertisement's production.

The art department hired a professional.

And not the kind who just graduated.

The lighting and photography are also quite good.

They're probably all in the film and television industry.

And how did they find these three beautiful girls?

There are pretty ordinary people, but fewer who are also pretty on camera.

Then, we work backward from the finished advertisement to deduce the shooting equipment and film type.

In the end, a disheartening conclusion was reached.

luxury!

You son of a bitch, who shoots ads like this?!

This kind of equipment is considered a luxury even for filming movies, and you actually brought it over to shoot an advertisement.

Film? Are you crazy?

Are we just not going to live our lives anymore?

How much does Mystic pay you for working so hard for them?

However, their explanation to the client was to no avail.

They don't care what you say about this being unnecessary or that being unnecessary. The client just feels that they've been paid, but you've been fooling them with shoddy workmanship.

More importantly, they refused to pay extra.

This perfectly illustrates the saying "one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel."

Even when Yuanmeng Advertising Company was negotiating business, they were asked related questions.

Is this the standard of advertising your company produces?
The answer is naturally no.

However, Sister Hong and her group are all seasoned professionals, so they had no problem dealing with it.

We've upgraded to a new, more cost-effective system, and the results are much better.

If you encounter someone who's extremely stubborn, then you'll have to pay more.

As long as the money is right, there's no problem replicating the equipment used when shooting Herbal Essences.

Lu Bu considered helping Su Chao secure an endorsement deal for Herbal Essences, but Su Chao dissuaded him.

No need, at least not for now.

Although he's become quite popular now, his status is still not high enough.

Not everyone has the boldness of Boss Zong.

Moreover, Su Chao had no recollection of Icarus.

I have absolutely no idea what happened after this brand entered the market that led them to withdraw from the mainland market.

I don't want to know how they came to be, I just want to know how they died.

If any problems arise, it might implicate me.

It's actually quite nice to have a casual hookup like this, and then go our separate ways afterward.

After Su Chao finished his work, he went to see Thor the next day.

This time, Su Chao brought a musical instrument accessory for Thor. He brought the instrument through the checkpoint, and having an extra small accessory wasn't considered a violation.

Have you been collecting antiques lately?

Su Chao handed her the things, but the fish he bought at the market last time had been recognized, so he was too embarrassed to buy any this time.

Another day for the Air Force.

“No,” Thor said while eating breakfast, “Why are you asking this? You still want to go?”

“I’ve discovered that I’m particularly interested in antiques and would like to learn some appreciation skills from you. If I find any bargains while I’m filming in the future, I’ll help you pick them up.”

Su Chao knew that finding bargains was much easier in this era than in later times.

Some of them are even major leaks.

However, he yearned for a more dramatic life, planning to crush all his peers before settling down.

Antiques, something that requires learning from scratch, are not suitable for him.

"You can keep what you picked up yourself."

Thor paused, then added, "The little knowledge you've acquired isn't enough to fool anyone."

Although she felt a little reluctant, it seemed better to be a little cruel now than to wait until Su Chao had been swindled out of all his assets and came to her crying.

"It's okay, I'll just learn more from you."

Su Chao didn't care at all; his real intentions were not what they seemed.

As a top performer, there's no such thing as establishing a career before starting a family.

Why can't we have both?

I need to focus on my career, and I also need to pursue women!
(End of this chapter)