Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 422 One call, a hundred responses

The following day, every well-known celebrity in the entertainment industry reposted the official media's Weibo post.

In the face of such major issues of right and wrong, even if someone is not thinking clearly, those around them will remind them.

However, the film company did not give a statement until Datang Pictures posted an update through its official Weibo account, which was the first step the company took in making a statement.

The content is as follows:

"From this day forward, all artists under Datang Pictures, as well as the films produced by them, will cease participating in Gold Horse!"

After the Weibo post was published, Chen Xiu, the boss, personally reposted and liked it.

Then, artists under Datang Pictures began to follow suit.

This situation was reported to their bosses by the public relations managers of various film and television companies within 10 minutes.

Huayi, Chairman's Office.

After Wang Zhongjun stopped collecting art and returned to work, all company affairs were first gathered to him before being handed over to Wang Zhonglei.

The same is true of the posts on Weibo today.

Looking at the clear statement from Datang Pictures and Chen Xiu's leading role on the computer screen, Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation.

He picked up his phone, called Wang Zhonglei, and summoned him over.

Five minutes later, Wang Zhonglei pushed open the door and went to say hello.

"Brother, are you looking for me?"

"Okay, pull up a chair and sit next to me."

Wang Zhonglei did as instructed. After sitting down, he looked up and saw the content on the screen.

Datang Pictures issued an announcement...

What the hell is wrong with Chen Xiu now? You own a company, why do you have to stick your neck out for no reason?

Tsk tsk, you really think you're something special! You really think you're the godfather of the entertainment industry, managing celebrity salaries and now you're managing film festivals?
Seeing his younger brother's strange look and persistent downward smirk, Wang Zhongjun frowned and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"I think Chen Xiu is just meddling in other people's business, always acting like a godfather in the entertainment industry, interfering in everything..."

Wang Zhonglei had barely finished the first half of his sentence when he saw his older brother's face gradually lengthen, so he spoke the second half of the sentence softer and softer until he finally shut his mouth.

Wang Zhongjun glanced at him: "Is that all you saw?"

"Um……"

"Tsk tsk, then we didn't lose unjustly!"

"Why are we bringing up our win-loss issue again?"

Wang Zhonglei stared in surprise, thinking: This is nothing! Datang Pictures' performance is only good this year. I don't believe it will be this good next year!
Of the directors Chen Xiu has, only Chen Sicheng and Rao Xiaozhi have any real talent. The others are complete unknowns. I have masters like Feng Xiaogang and Guan Yu. What do they have to compare with me?!

Wang Zhonglei mentally compared the strengths and weaknesses of Huayi and Datang, and felt that he had the advantage.

However, Wang Zhongjun had already thought of something on the next level: "Xiao Lei, I feel that I am really much inferior to Chen Xiu."

"How could that be? That kid is just lucky. Besides knowing how to run a company, having some investment skills, and a good eye for business, what else does he have?"

Even Wang Zhonglei himself wasn't entirely confident when he said that.

Wang Zhongjun wouldn't care about such a childish mentality of being unable to accept defeat and resorting to shamelessness.

"Putting everything else aside, the success or failure of a film is only a temporary win or loss, but the fact that Chen Xiu was the first to express her opinion on this matter shows that..."

"What does that prove? The higher-ups haven't even given any orders, yet he's rushing to make his stance clear. What if it damages the relationship..."

"What else is there to it!"

These two brothers have a funny way of talking; you interrupt me, and I'll interrupt you.

After interrupting, Wang Zhongjun glared at Wang Zhonglei, signaling him to shut up and let him speak.

"Things have come to this point, so there's nothing left to worry about! Chen Xiu's ability to get Datang Film Industry to take the lead is something we can learn from for years to come."

“During this period, I’ve been thinking about how, after we went public, we used the money we raised to play around with finance, real estate, games… but we didn’t have much interest in making movies.”

"Master Han reminded us several times to be more responsible and not just focus on making money. He told us to set an example for the industry and make movies successful, but unfortunately we didn't listen to a word of his advice."

Wang Zhongjun sighed, already understanding the difference between himself and Chen Xiu.

In the entertainment industry, having affairs with women is not a problem at all.

The problem is, you can't just play around with women; you have to get things done when it's time to get things done, and when problems arise, you have to take the initiative to shoulder them.

You can't just enjoy the benefits without putting in any effort, can you?

After observing Chen Xiu's various actions over this period of time, Wang Zhongjun finally understood the principle.

He knew that, based on Huayi's development path in the past few years, even without Datang, it would eventually be surpassed by companies like Enlight Media and Bona Film Group. However, the latter were not much different from Huayi; they were both companies lacking responsibility...

Seeing his elder brother leaning back in his chair and sighing, and realizing that he had finished speaking, Wang Zhonglei began his stubborn rebuttal.

“Brother, what you’re saying isn’t right!” “If Chen Xiu really has a sense of responsibility, then he should mobilize the power of the internet community to express their opinions.”

"And what about the Hong Kong entertainment circle? Didn't he just reach a cooperation agreement with Emperor Ying and Edko Films? Why haven't we seen him there..."

On the computer screen, a sudden notification message popped up, like an invisible hand gripping Wang Zhonglei's neck, preventing him from speaking further.

Wang Zhongjun glanced at the screen and saw a notification message: Yinghuang Film Industry announces that, from now on, it will suspend its artists and works from participating in Gold...

"No way, how could this be?"

Wang Zhonglei pointed at the screen in disbelief, then used the mouse to open the message details.

As a result, Yinghuang Pictures' official account posted content that was exactly the same as that of Datang Pictures.

Wang Zhonglei paused for a moment, then murmured, "Empress Ying, isn't she from the Hong Kong entertainment circle? How could she be..."

"Hmph! The Hong Kong entertainment circle."

Wang Zhongjun interrupted dismissively, saying, "Can Hong Kong afford to support so many celebrities? If they want to come over for dinner, they'd better make a statement quickly. Chen Xiu used Zeng Zhiwei to establish his authority at the celebration banquet last time. Would the Hong Kong entertainment circle dare to utter a word then?"

"..."

Wang Zhonglei stammered, speechless, as memories of how Huayi Brothers had promoted these Hong Kong directors and stars years ago flashed through his mind.

Why do you act like lords when you're with Huayi, but turn into dogs when you're with Datang?
Such contrasting behavior even led him to transform his hatred for Chan Sau into contempt for the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Before the two brothers could continue their discussion, several more messages were updated on Weibo.

This information comes from companies related to Datang Pictures, such as Enlight Media and Wanda Pictures, and the content is consistent with the messages released by Yinghuang and Datang.

After checking continuously, Wang Zhonglei began to show a stunned expression, his eyes wide with disbelief.

He couldn't understand why these shrewd companies had all chosen to follow Chen Xiu's lead this time.

Sitting next to him, Wang Zhongjun, who had also reviewed this information, was also quite surprised, but he adjusted much faster than Wang Zhonglei.

"Xiao Lei, when you go out later, tell the head of public relations to release an announcement based on this template."

"What?"

Wang Zhonglei opened his eyes, about to refute, but swallowed the words back down when they reached his lips.

"Brother, the timing of these companies' announcements all coincides, which is obviously pre-arranged. I think Chen Xiu is the one who orchestrated this behind the scenes."

"Then I admire him even more."

"Huh? Why?"

Wang Zhongjun opened his mouth as if to teach, but then remembered that Wang Zhonglei had a deep personal grudge against Chen Xiu, and that his teachings might not be useful, so he awkwardly changed the subject.

"Even if I told you these things, you wouldn't understand. Go find someone and post the announcement first."

Wang Zhonglei wanted to argue, but after seeing Wang Zhongjun's serious expression, he had no choice but to reluctantly get up and leave.

Watching his younger brother's departing figure, Wang Zhongjun sighed and thought: Some things may seem unnecessary, but they can win people's hearts and minds, and the benefits are often invisible.

After mentally reviewing Chen Xiu's actions, Wang Zhongjun thought of the negotiations between the two at the last victory celebration banquet.

"...Datang Pictures will be absent from next year's summer movie season, so we'll only be able to watch Huayi Brothers' performances then..."

It seems that "The Eight Hundred" should be released during next summer's film season. We also need to think of ways to improve the censorship process.

Huayi Brothers' financial report this year is not optimistic. Feng Xiaogang's new film "Only Cloud Knows" next month can be said to embody half of the company's hopes, while the other half is Guan Hu's "The Eight Hundred".

In recent years, patriotic war films have been consistently popular.

Wang Zhongjun believes that "The Eight Hundred" can become the box office king of next summer's season, and at the same time help Huayi Brothers to stand up again!
Just as Wang Zhongjun was daydreaming in broad daylight, another Weibo message caught his attention.

"Douyin, iQiyi, Tencent, Youku, and other self-media and video websites jointly issued a statement that they will ban..."

Wang Zhongjun clicked on the details and read them carefully.

After watching it, he completely understood Chen Xiu's actions, and only one thought remained in his mind: Ruthless, really ruthless, this is simply killing without shedding blood!

Any award or program in a public form aims to achieve high viewership ratings, and brand sponsors invest money in programs because of these ratings.

If there are no viewers, these brand sponsors will definitely pack up and run away immediately.

Wang Zhonglei just said that Chen Xiu didn't use the internet circle, but unexpectedly, he launched a big attack, joining forces with video websites to target viewership ratings and completely solve the problem.

Moreover, they can remain behind the scenes, leaving no room for criticism.

Without viewership ratings, sponsorships, and participation from domestic entertainment productions, what influence is left?

Thinking of this, Wang Zhongjun not only marveled at Chen Xiu's shrewd and ruthless methods, but also began to feel a chill in his heart.

He worried that his younger brother had offended Chen Xiu so badly that he would be punished sooner or later. At that time... ugh, this feeling of being powerless to resist is terrifying.

Wang Zhongjun thought to himself, his face pale, then swallowed hard and turned to look at the phone on the table.

"Hello, Mr. Ma, this is Zhongjun! I'm calling to ask for your help..."

(End of this chapter)