In the entertainment industry, everyone has been reborn, but who will be their servant?

Chapter 91 Inhuman Efforts

Qin Xuan plans to set up a media matrix and engage in a war of words with those who criticize him. It's all about who has the loudest voice, so let's just insult each other and turn the world upside down.

But he won't acquire Renren.com, Campus Network, Kaixin.com, or similar platforms; those are all destined for obsolescence.

The current internet era is one of rapid, unbridled growth and transformation. At least 90% of the leading internet companies will die out in a few years. Qin Xuan has no need to get involved in this mess, nor does he have any intention of changing them.

Instead, they need to cultivate online trolls and monitor the online public opinion environment. At this time, the online operators are still very capable. The Xidan Girl's sudden popularity was the masterpiece of online operation operators.

After a while, Wanglaoji's sales exploded, which was also the work of online market manipulators.

Recruiting online trolls is the most cost-effective and efficient way to spend money; online trolls have been a part of the entire history of the internet.

The two chatted for a while. After hanging up the phone, Liu Xiaoli was a little stunned. It could be said that her experience with her and her daughter was similar to Qin Xuan's; they were both blacklisted.

Qin Xuan's situation is even more serious; the entire industry won't tolerate him. At least they still have the Hong Kong entertainment circle to go to, but if Qin Xuan loses, he won't be able to go anywhere.

But they not only refused to compromise, they also fought back. The first thing they thought of after making money was to build an online army to fight.

The mother and daughter chose to hide.

These are two completely different approaches, and it can only be said that Qin Xuan's approach is more inspiring.

It's good to settle scores and seek revenge, but you need to have the strength to do so.

Qin Xuan has been making arrangements for the "Nameless" film crew these past two days. He told them that he was going back to Beijing and that Rao Xiaozhi would be taking his place in filming.

I also told Wu Guoqiang to keep an eye on the crew and to report to him anytime if anything happens. He trusts his uncle the most here, after all, they're family.

"President Xuan, you're not going to see your 'auntie', are you?" Li Miao approached mysteriously.

"What auntie?" Qin Xuan asked, confused.

"Stop pretending. We're all men, we all know that young men don't appreciate the beauty of young women and mistakenly take young girls for treasures." Li Miao even raised an eyebrow.

"Fuck you, what nonsense are you spouting? I'm going to the State Administration of Radio and Television for my thesis defense." Qin Xuan kicked him.

It's probably because he would call Liu Xiaoli "Auntie" on the phone from time to time, which they overheard and started to overthink.

"Thesis defense?" Li Miao leaned closer again.

"The 'Nanjing Photo Studio' project is stuck in the leadership group's review and can't pass the review. They want me to give a defense, you get it?" Qin Xuan said.

"Damn, you'd better keep it up!" Li Miao said solemnly.

"You don't have to say it."

Qin Xuan glared at him and warned, "Don't think about it anymore. I have something to do, so don't spread any more rumors."

They made up stories about him and Liu Xiaoli, and when Liu Xiaoli heard it, I don't know what she would think of him.

Seeing that General Xuan looked serious, Li Miao dared not joke anymore and indicated that he understood.

Just then, Shen Ao called: "President Xuan, has anyone from the Film Bureau called you yet?"

"I did call. I was just about to return to Beijing for their expert defense." Qin Xuan seemed to realize something. "Did you give them my phone number?"

"Yes, Professor Wang Hongwei asked me for it, saying that the people from the Film Bureau wanted it, so I gave it to him."

After saying this, Shen Ao added, "You have to do your best! Whether we pass or not depends on you."

"President Xuan, keep it up!" Zhang Linke, Wen Muye, and others shouted into the phone.

This made Qin Xuan feel a great sense of responsibility, which he couldn't afford to ignore. So many people had high hopes for him, all wanting to make this movie.

At the end of the month, the mother and daughter returned to Beijing, marking the end of the two-month promotional period and the complete termination of their contracts with Huayi Brothers and Relativity Media.

Unlike Liu Xiaoli's busy and bustling scene, Liu Yifei suddenly became idle.

No one in the film and television industry offers her scripts, no one asks her to act, and she receives fewer invitations to participate in events. Apart from Hunan TV in the south, there are basically no invitations to her in the north.

This left her feeling empty, as if the world had become quiet, but she didn't dare to look at the online comments, which were all criticizing and mocking her.

They're basically criticizing her for acting badly, especially since "The Forbidden Kingdom" is still showing in theaters.

Warm sunlight streamed into the living room, and the warm yellow curtains swayed in the breeze. Liu Yifei lay against the curtains, reading a copy of "The Power of Now."

Just as she was engrossed in watching, a shadow seemed to fall over her. She subconsciously looked up and saw Qin Xuan smiling at her, a very warm feeling.

This made Liu Yifei slightly stunned, and she even forgot to speak for a moment.

"You're still reading books like this? Are you feeling anxious?" Qin Xuan glanced at the cover of the book in her hand.

"No, I just remembered to take a look."

Liu Yifei snapped out of her daze, propped herself up to sit up, looked around blankly, and asked, "Weren't you filming in Guizhou?"

Her mother had told her before that Qin Xuan was filming in Guizhou.

"I have some business to attend to in the capital."

Qin Xuan glanced outside and said, "Your mother is outside. She said she'll come in after tidying up the flowers in the vegetable garden."

"Oh"

Liu Yifei brushed the hair behind her face, revealing her beautiful and complete face.

For a moment, they seemed at a loss for words. The two seemed very familiar with each other, but after not seeing each other for two or three months, they felt a little estranged.

Did they talk on the phone all night and run out of things to say?

"I think you should read 'Nietzsche's Spells for the Soul.' This book talks about how most people live in the social mold of others' expectations, defining themselves with external labels such as fame and wealth. It encourages readers to accept their imperfections, respect their lack of accomplishments, and get rid of the anxiety of having to succeed."

Qin Xuan pulled up a soft stool and sat down next to her.

Liu Yifei listened attentively, her eyes clear and bright.

Qin Xuan then said, "People don't necessarily have to be successful. As long as you're happy, that's enough. As long as public opinion doesn't kill you, it will only make you stronger. Don't care about it." "Now that you mention it, I definitely want to read it," Liu Yifei said, feeling that the book was perfect for her.

Then she laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable. I don't understand why those people call you a country bumpkin."

"That's right! They don't understand me at all." Qin Xuan smiled.

Liu Yifei smiled slightly, and the two chatted again, regaining their familiar feeling. She asked, "What brings you to the capital?"

"I submitted a script, and the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television organized a defense meeting for me to attend," Qin Xuan said without hiding anything.

"What kind of script needs a defense session?" Liu Yifei didn't quite understand either.

"A major theme for Nanjing!" Qin Xuan said.

"A major theme?!" Liu Yifei's tone rose a few notches: "You've jumped too far, how come you're suddenly making movies on this kind of subject all of a sudden?"

"Sigh, I only revealed a tiny bit of my talent, and the boss took a liking to me. Look, he even gave me the answers to answer in the thesis defense. Do you think I need that? He's really underestimating me." Qin Xuan feigned disappointment, speaking jokingly as he took a piece of paper out of his pocket.

"You're so narcissistic!" Liu Yifei chuckled and patted his shoulder.

Qin Xuan handed her the paper and said, "These are the defense questions Zhang Hongsen from the Film Bureau gave me. I don't think they're very accurate, and I can't predict what the experts will ask."

The questions the experts ask are random, not fixed; Zhang Hongsen simply compiled a list of possible questions.

Liu Yifei put the book aside, sat up slightly, took the paper from his hand, looked at the questions on it, and gradually her expression became serious, her pupils slowly dilating: "These are too difficult to answer!"

"For example, does this film aim to convey the message of remembering trauma or advocating for peace? How would you answer that?"

"This cannot be answered separately; it must be considered dialectically and holistically. Remembering the trauma is a prerequisite for peace. Without the determination and courage to defend blood and life, how can we forge peace?" Qin Xuan said.

"Not bad, not bad, it seems you've done a lot of preparation." Liu Yifei looked pleased and encouraged him, "Keep it up! I believe in you."

"I'm full of confidence," Qin Xuan patted his chest.

Liu Yifei's eyes were like crescent moons, and she chatted with him very easily. She handed him the papers and asked, "Have you found actors for this play yet?"

"No, how can we find actors if it hasn't been approved yet?" Qin Xuan folded the paper and put it in his pocket.

Liu Yifei then asked, "Are there any female characters in this movie?"

"Of course there are, how could there not be female characters?" Qin Xuan answered subconsciously.

Liu Yifei was silent for a moment, her eyes darting around, then suddenly turned to look at him and asked, "Do you think I'm capable?"

"You?" Qin Xuan was somewhat stunned.

"Never mind, forget I said anything." Liu Yifei waved her hand, looking somewhat dejected.

"No, don't misunderstand. I'm not saying you're unsuitable, it's your identity that's unsuitable, you understand?" Qin Xuan explained.

"What do you mean?" Liu Yifei didn't understand.

"This film is a patriotic film. You know what patriotic means, right? It means that if you were to act in it, the audience would probably curse you to death. It's not a question of whether you act well or not, but in their minds you shouldn't be acting in it." Qin Xuan made it very clear.

Liu Yifei fell silent, understanding, her expression growing even more somber.

Actors who hold foreign citizenship and perform in patriotic films are bound to be criticized; her criticism will only be amplified.

"May I ask, why don't you return to Chinese citizenship?" Qin Xuan asked out of curiosity.

"Who said I wouldn't reply? I applied twice, and both times it was rejected!" Liu Yifei's tone became a bit somber, perhaps because she was somewhat resentful.

"It was rejected? Why?" Qin Xuan was puzzled. After all, he was a celebrity.

"First of all, there's the age. I'm only 21 this year, so two times is reasonable, right? Also, there's a rule that I have to live in China for five years, and I can't go abroad during those five years. I can't do that. Can I just not participate in overseas activities?"

"And then there's public opinion. Those people are cursing me every day. You know how bad that is. How can you expect the relevant departments to believe me?" Liu Yifei's face was serious.

Qin Xuan remained silent, understanding her predicament. She couldn't remember whether she returned to China in 00 or 02, but applying twice within that timeframe was acceptable.

In previous years, I traveled all over the world. Not to mention those years, even during the years after I was blacklisted by Huayi Brothers, I was still traveling all over the world. I had no choice but to travel, otherwise I would have no resources and no roles to play.

Another issue is public opinion. People kept saying she was being kept by a sugar daddy, that she was a "skinny horse," that she was a "transgender," and later, they even accused her of being gay and all sorts of other negative things.

With such negative attributes, no matter who applies, they won't be approved, unless you can build a nuclear bomb and make a significant contribution, then that's a different story.

This is similar to a formal trial, where they investigate whether you are a complex person and whether you are a positive one. This is why it is easy for only people who have made significant contributions to obtain citizenship, while it is very difficult for ordinary people. After all, which ordinary person doesn't have some dirty secrets?

Even if you asked Qin Xuan to apply now, he wouldn't pass. It's not about the money; it's about his negative reputation. He's been accused of fraud and plagiarism.

Years ago, it was said that Stephen Chow applied to enter Canada twice, but someone anonymously reported him, and he was unable to enter. Apparently, there was even a lawsuit.

It's the same in every country; if you have negative feedback, you won't pass. It's not a problem specific to any one country.

Whether Liu Yifei was reported or not is unknown, but don't underestimate the methods of some people. They can easily bring her down by stirring up negative public opinion.

You expect her to remain unhindered and eliminate all negative online comments for five years? Not only is it impossible for her, but even Qin Xuan, with his immense wealth and the ability to unify the entire internet, couldn't achieve that.

People like Yu Zhou Dan and Xie Bi Wang are not comparable; they are all from Hong Kong and are Hong Kongers.

The only comparable person in the Chinese entertainment industry is Chen Feiyu.

This person was a bit opportunistic. He was directly admitted to the Beijing Film Academy through a talent introduction program, and then immediately applied for the restoration of his citizenship. It took him three or four years, from 18 to 21, to complete the process, after which he became very famous.

This person wasn't famous 22 years ago, so there wasn't much negativity about him. It's just that his parents protected him very well, and besides, the poet was amazing!
So apart from Chen Feiyu, there are no special cases!
This family must have learned from Liu Yifei's mistake; they planned things out too well.

"I understand." Qin Xuan could only express sympathy. No wonder she kept quiet; it was beyond human control.

It can only be said that even her mother didn't expect this back then.

"It's okay, I'm used to it!" Liu Yifei said nonchalantly.

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