The only sun in Huayu

Zhang Mingyuan was so angry in front of the computer that he almost jumped up and down, his fingers trembling.

"Idiots! A bunch of brainless idiots! I finally managed to stir up some trouble with this 'lip-syncing' thing, and they just blocked my path with a piece of bullshit! How are we supposed to play now?"

Normally, with the Olympic Games in full swing and the public's enthusiasm at its peak, it's certainly a happy time to be watching the medal tally and seeing the athletes' impressive performances.

But as a public official, Zhang Mingyuan couldn't bear to see the people happy.

His meticulously planned campaign of rumors, which was about to break through the Olympic theme, was caught off guard and its rhythm was completely disrupted.

Shen Shandeng's article, written in the style of "Yilin" magazine, was precisely distributed through Ma Youde's channels and exploded like water dripping into hot oil.

It didn't cost much money; I just got a few media people to share it.

Then, it was fueled by the ecstatic enthusiasm of colonists who favored this extroverted nature.

The story of the Super Bowl, a perfect hedge against the Olympics, or rather, a direct run towards it!

Gongzhi thought this flattery was refreshingly elegant and of a high level; he really enjoyed the taste of this cesspool.

But once the fire starts, it's out of their control.

Looking back, I was absolutely furious.

If Zhang Mingyuan is like this, the other public colonies are not much better off.

When Song Ci first saw this article shared by several friends with whom he shared similar views, he thought the idea was novel.

It seemed to be praising some kind of universal spirit of cooperation, but I didn't think about it carefully and just forwarded it without thinking.

He also added a few seemingly plausible comments, urging people not to get caught up in the grand narrative of the Olympics or the individualism of Olympic champions, but to reflect more deeply.

He only realized what was happening after the article went viral and sparked huge controversy.

Immediately, the person felt unwell.

Admitting to the article's claims and fixating on Lin Miaoke, a mere young girl, makes one appear incredibly narrow-minded and despicable.

You can't deny it, but you said it yourself, and your friends are still involved.

Blocked at both ends.

For a moment, public opinion fell into an eerie silence.

Online, although there are still some scattered, reckless accounts stirring up trouble, the public and a small group of media outlets have lost their influence.

This noise was quickly drowned out by the mainstream voice of the Olympics.

More ordinary netizens began to realize what was happening.

"Upon closer reflection, yes, for a once-in-a-century event like the Olympics, isn't ensuring absolute safety the most basic requirement?"

"Two young girls, one showcasing her image, the other contributing her heavenly voice, working together, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses—isn't this a win-win situation?"

Public opinion has begun to shift.

More and more people are daring to speak out against cyberbullying of two ten-year-old children.

It was pointed out that this not only hurt Lin Miaoke, but also caused trouble for Yang Peiyi behind the scenes.

Many people praised the people who made this arrangement for daring to speak out, believing that it precisely reflects teamwork and wisdom.

Calls to reject cyberbullying and protect minors have gradually become mainstream.

Just as the noise subsided, Lao Hu made his appearance.

He seized the opportunity and published a commentary in the newspaper he edited.

The article initially adopts an objective and impartial stance, pointing out that the Super Bowl incident described in "A Toothless Smile and Perfect Cooperation" is purely fabricated and baseless, criticizing such fictional stories for misleading the public. However, it also states that the "tolerance" and "cooperative spirit" advocated in the article are commendable, and that the media and netizens should indeed show more understanding and tolerance towards children like Lin Miaoke and Yang Peiyi, and should not be overly critical.

His article was written in a steady and methodical manner, attempting to find some common ground between those who support and those who oppose the handling of "lip-syncing," thereby occupying the moral high ground.

However, the result was counterproductive.

Those who think lip-syncing is acceptable criticize him for adding unnecessary details in the first half of the performance.

Those who insist that "lip-syncing" is deception criticize him for being ambivalent and unable to distinguish right from wrong in the latter part of his statement.

Suddenly, Lao Hu became the new battlefield, with people from both sides coming to curse him.

Peak Pictures.

Shen Shandeng couldn't help but chuckle as he browsed through Lao Hu's ambiguous article.

The thought that Lu Chuan would do the same made Shen Shandeng even happier.

Ma Youde said, "Boss, your move was brilliant! With just one article, you managed to quell the whole storm. I've really learned something. When dealing with these people, you can't just reason with them; you have to use this kind of psychological approach to make them slap themselves in the face."

Shen Shandeng smiled and waved his hand: "It's mainly because you did a good job and controlled the heat accurately. You deserve some credit."

Ma Youde quickly declined to comment, then asked, "Boss, the situation is very favorable now. Should we press our advantage and give them a push to completely crush their arrogance?"

Shen Shandeng shook his head.

He picked up the kettle on the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and said slowly, "No need. A little noise is normal in real life."

"As long as this noise doesn't become the mainstream of public opinion and doesn't affect the overall situation, it's fine."

"Our purpose in taking action this time was to provide another voice and break their monopoly on discourse, and now we have achieved our goal. Pursuing them relentlessly would have been a bad move and would have given them ammunition against us."

Upon hearing this, Ma Youde immediately took out his notebook and carefully wrote it down.

After Ma Youde left, Shen Shandeng turned his attention back to business.

He had his assistant call over the producer in charge of the early preparations for "No Man's Land".

The other party came in with a thick stack of documents, which they spread out on the desk. These included several preliminary location photos and an evaluation report.

The producer pointed to the photos and said, "Director Shen, these are some of the initial selection locations, mainly the Gobi Desert and wastelands in Northwest China, which meet the requirements of the script."

"Karamay, I guess." Shen Shandeng carefully looked at the photos, selected a location, and then pondered for a moment before saying, "Just looking at photos and reports isn't enough; it doesn't give you a proper feel for the place."

"Okay, let's arrange some time, and I'll personally go and check out the locations. The feel of the scenes is very important for this film; we can't compromise on that."

Return home in the evening.

Da Mimi sat cross-legged on the sofa. As soon as she saw Shen Shandeng enter the room, she rushed over like a happy little bird.

"You're amazing!" She took Shen Shandeng's arm and exclaimed, "I see the online atmosphere has completely changed now, hardly anyone is criticizing those two girls anymore! How did you come up with the idea to write such an article? It's simply, simply a stroke of genius!"

Shen Shandeng enjoyed her undisguised adoration, calmly took off his coat and hung it up, saying casually, "It's a small matter, just going with the flow."

The main theme is to keep one's achievements hidden.

Da Mimi followed behind him and sighed, "Hey, if there's a chance in the future, could I collaborate with those two girls? For example, if there are any suitable roles or events?"

Shen Shandeng nodded; these were all minor matters to him.

During the meal, Yang Mi asked in a slightly coquettish tone, "By the way, has the lead role for your 'No Man's Land' been cast yet?"

Shen Shandeng looked at her and asked, "Who is this powerful person who sent you to inquire about information, and now you're even asking me?"

"Can't I act it myself?" Yang Mi asked sweetly, her eyes full of anticipation. "Look, am I suitable?" (End of Chapter)