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Chapter 393 Yu Wei's True Colors
Read "yue" not "le": [Many fans who unfollow and then turn against their idols are just following the crowd. One day they were fervent fans, and the next day they suddenly seem to have seen the light, claiming to be clear-headed but actually jumping into another information cocoon.]
Chi Leying sees through the intricacies of the entertainment industry very clearly. She believes that following celebrities is voluntary, and if someone truly loved someone, they won't turn against them after leaving the fandom.
Zhou Mumu's group of fans are clearly not true fans; they are just using this as an excuse to vent their dissatisfaction.
Qi Yuan's million taro balls back then were true love. They parted amicably, and even at the very end, Qi Yuan didn't forget to fight for him one last time.
It's worth mentioning that after Qi Yuan returned to the Land Immortal Realm, some of his old fans came back. After following him for so long, they couldn't help but feel nostalgic when they saw that he could still make a comeback with his strength.
The white moonlight remains unresolved...
Qi Yuan is handsome, capable, and career-oriented, with no scandals whatsoever. Isn't that much better than other young male celebrities?
After wandering around outside, I realized that the food was still the best before. As for the conflict with Yu Wei, seeing Yu Wei's current success, any grudges have been forgotten.
Time heals all wounds. Most online flame wars are just momentary impulses. After ten days or half a month, people may not even be able to empathize with their past selves.
Don't be fooled by the fierce criticism Zhou Mumu's fans are receiving now. If Zhou Mumu becomes a TV and film queen in the future, they'll still say, "I watched this child grow up."
Chapter 3: [This is too violent; scrolling through Mumu's comment section scared me to tears.]
The fans are always the ones who understand their idols best. When they turn against their idols, they know better than any hater how to hurt people's feelings.
With just a simple phrase like "ugly fetish," Mu Fan could make Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu question their existence simultaneously; backstabbing always inflicts real damage.
The group members offered timely comfort, but it didn't solve the fundamental problem. Faced with questions from fans and heavy pressure from the company, Zhou Mumu can only keep a low profile now.
She posted the official announcement without her own initiative. After the incident, her agency contacted her immediately to delete the post and break up with her, and then apologized to her fans.
When persuasion failed, threats began. The word "breach of contract" was shouted at the top of the lungs. Zhou Mumu had never seen anything like this before, so she could only play dead and remain silent.
Of course, Zhou Mumu's agency didn't really want to ruin her; they were just forcing her to make a decision. She was the company's cash cow, and there would be no benefit in a fight to the death.
In the company's eyes, fans in the fandom are just韭菜 (leeks, a metaphor for exploitation). Now that韭菜 are about to run away, they are naturally anxious. Urging her to apologize is just a remedial measure, trying to keep as many as possible.
The company was also dumbfounded. Everyone usually turned a blind eye to their relationship, but who knew that this little darling would suddenly make it official.
At this point, they were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. Only the person involved could make an official announcement; company PR wouldn't be of any use.
A timely apology and the support of fans could still save Mumu; if she drags this out any longer, the base of support Mumu has built up over the years will be gone.
When that time comes, the only option left will be to pay the penalty for breach of contract, squeezing every last drop of value from Zhou Mumu...
If they could, they wouldn't want to go too far; keeping their money tree is definitely better than cutting it down for firewood. Unfortunately, Mumu wouldn't cooperate.
Zhou Mumu understood this principle, but she couldn't turn back. If she had to compromise, she wouldn't have bothered posting the message. Since she had already posted it, she might as well go all the way down this path.
The conflict between the two sides has become irreconcilable, and continuing this stalemate will only result in a lose-lose situation.
[Don't rush.]
Yu Wei's message was like a reassuring pill; those two simple words put everyone in the group at ease.
This sense of security has nothing to do with status or position; you get used to it after being carried around by others so many times.
Just like when a roommate who's a pro player in the King of Glory ranks looks at his Gold promotion match and says "It's okay," regardless of whether he can turn the tide or not, his words carry weight.
[The company made Mumu apologize because they felt that Mumu had no commercial value without her fanbase; this is the main issue.]
Everyone understands this saying: if Zhou Mumu were a talented person who could make a living off ordinary people, who would care about fan circles or anything like that?
All fear stems from insufficient firepower.
At this point, what's important isn't apologies, business battles, or lawsuits, but proving her worth. Even without those fans, she can still thrive.
Breaking away from her agency is something to consider when she's fully established; Zhou Mumu should be focusing on growing her wings first.
In short, find a job to do. Just doing this haphazardly is forcing the company to go downhill. Only by making some achievements can you avoid being manipulated by others.
Conventional channels are definitely not an option anymore. In the past, Zhou Mumu got acting roles, endorsements, and variety show appearances by relying on her fans' influence and the company's resources.
Now that she's offended both sides and lost her core competitiveness, she should be doomed, but...
[I have a movie here, go check it out.]
It can only be said that Yu Wei's kindness is never fully repaid, and Zhou Mumu is currently in the eye of the storm, so no ordinary production team would dare to use her.
However, Yu Wei's film is very suitable; it is "The Myth," which has a close connection with Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu.
He had previously negotiated with a film and television company to sell the script, but the Spring Festival Gala was put on hold, and the other party's willingness to buy it was not so strong.
But after watching the trailer and seeing the buzz surrounding "Goodbye Mr. Loser" yesterday, the other side began to recalculate the feasibility of the collaboration.
Movies featuring characters from Yu Wei's novels are always incredibly popular! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so let's go for it!
The newly signed contract has already come in handy. Rumors are circulating that this movie was tailor-made for Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu, so casting would naturally be a priority.
Yu Wei's arrangement wasn't entirely to help his friend. Zhou Mumu's fans were his haters, and the best way to slap them in the face, make them unfollow him, and turn against him was to make the idol become more and more popular after leaving them.
Zhou Mumu felt dazed upon hearing this, never expecting that the false information that netizens had misunderstood back then would now become her lifeline.
With the company pressuring fans to turn against her, it seems that only this pre-dug pit can become her refuge.
Looking back, she even felt a little moved. Yu Wei's few strokes of the pen had painted a blueprint for her future; everything was the best arrangement. Mu Tou Ren: [Thank you, I will definitely seize this opportunity.]
From now on, she wants to be a fishpond dweller too!
If she wants to seize the opportunity, she really has to rely on herself, because Yu Wei is a hands-off manager this time, and this movie is purely for profit.
"Goodbye Mr. Loser" involved in-depth collaboration, with him personally handling most of the filming work. "Kung Fu Jungle" involved simpler communication, where he could act as a guide.
But with "The Myth," once the script is sold, it's gone; Yu Wei has absolutely no intention of getting involved.
This movie is indeed quite ordinary, relying mainly on the lead actors and the theme song to carry it. There's not much room for maneuver, so selling it directly is the only sensible thing to do.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Yu Wei's future scripts will follow these three paths: he personally oversees and participates in the creation of good works, while he hands-off approaches to mediocre ones.
After singing for so long, it's time for him to make a name for himself in the film and television industry; otherwise, all those words he's written in scriptwriting will have been wasted.
[Explain the situation to your agency; they will observe the situation for a while.]
A single film clearly cannot restore Zhou Mumu's commercial value; it serves more as a pledge of loyalty.
The company isn't exactly naive; they wouldn't drool over a movie like that. But the fandom route is dead, so a career change is at least an opportunity.
If the company observes for a while and finds itself in a dead end, then it's not too late to go all in. But if things really turn out well, a cash cow is still the better option.
Yu Wei's influence and reputation are also factors in this. If it were a different movie or a different opportunity, her agency wouldn't bother with her.
Yu Wei's current reputation is the key factor in suppressing the conflict. The conflict cannot disappear out of thin air, but it can be temporarily put aside. He has played a role in buying time.
As for forgiving him for his past actions out of consideration, that's pure nonsense. The company needs to make money...
However, Yu Wei didn't want to watch the specific negotiations, because he had to go to work now, specifically to CCTV.
The year isn't even over yet, and the project for the public service advertisement "Packaging" has already started. Yu Wei still has to work as a copywriter and visual director.
After defeating CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, Yu Wei always felt that this trip was like throwing himself into the lion's den. However, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. The "Packaging" advertisement had won the Bronze Lion Award at Cannes.
Fortunately, the journey went much more smoothly than he had imagined. Yu Wei arrived at the advertising department as scheduled and did not encounter too many obstacles on the way.
Director Feng joked with him, saying, "The public enemy of CCTV has arrived."
Yu Weike dared not accept this title. How could something that promotes mutual benefit be considered "enemy"? He was merely a temporary copywriter in the advertising department.
Having had the experience of collaborating on the previous advertisement, the discussion process went smoothly this time. Yu Wei basically had the final say on how to shoot the film, since he had already proven himself before.
This advertisement has a more focused narrative and a more intense emotional impact; love is the only memory that will never be forgotten.
To highlight the father's blurred memory, the color tone of the shots in the "Packaging" episode changed many times, a design that immediately caught the eye of the entire team.
How could they not have thought of the fading and collapse of their visual perception of "father"...
"It's a real shame you didn't come to work for CCTV."
Feng Yang had indeed heard about the inside story of Yu Wei's success in organizing the Spring Festival Gala to gain popularity and then escaping unscathed. Her superiors shared the same thought: they valued talent.
The Spring Festival Gala is held every year, but how many people are as capable as Yu Wei?
To hold him accountable would be a mistake. In the 21st century, talent is still the most important thing. It's easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general. Let's try to get in touch with him first.
"I heard that government agencies don't allow part-time jobs. You know, I love writing novels."
Yu Wei's excuse was impeccable; CCTV really does not allow part-time jobs to generate additional benefits such as salary, bonuses, and allowances.
It's common knowledge that he loves writing novels; stopping him from doing so would be like killing him...
"It's not that special arrangements can't be made."
Feng Yang's recruitment tactics were a bit excessive, but Yu Wei smiled and didn't say anything, which conveyed the message.
Just as they finished their group meeting and were walking and discussing the upcoming filming plans, Xu Zhen appeared in the corridor without any apparent reason.
Enemies meeting are especially hostile. When he saw Yu Weixu at the CCTV building, his eyes widened. "You dare to come back?"
"Director Xu, good afternoon."
Seeing Yu Wei's grinning greeting, Xu Zhen became even angrier. Did he know how he had been these past few days?
He hasn't had a moment's peace since the Spring Festival Gala ended. He's under pressure from above and from the audience. It's a miracle he hasn't broken his resolve.
Fortunately, CCTV's attitude towards Yu Wei's case was rather ambiguous, and they did not hold him accountable. However, they could not stop the public outcry.
This is easy to handle. The behind-the-scenes documentary of the Spring Festival Gala has already been edited and will be released tonight. Then everyone will understand how much hard work it took.
It's not that he's incompetent; it's just that I'm not good enough for people.
Looking at Yu Wei in front of him, Xu Zhen forced a smile. "Trying to take down a senior, huh? Tonight, we'll show everyone your true colors!" (End of Chapter)
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