Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

A man in his thirties stands in front of the camera, with a Wuling co-branded sedan in the "Tomorrow Orange" color scheme behind him.

"Brothers, let's talk about this internet-famous car today."

The man patted the hood of the car.

"The Wuling Kingdom of Light co-branded model, top-of-the-line version for under 100,000, sounds like a great deal, right?"

"But today, I, car reviewer Lao Chen, am going to tell you some hard truths."

"Industrial waste! Pure industrial waste!"

"The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine has less than 110 horsepower, and you can barely hear anything when you floor the accelerator! The interior is all hard plastic, and the suspension is even worse."

He pointed to the silhouette of Asuka on the car body.

"The most ridiculous thing is this paint job. They dare to charge 20,000 more for just spraying on an anime character? This isn't how you rip off consumers!"

The man became more and more agitated as he spoke.

"I advise young people not to let the petition go to their heads."

"A car is meant to be driven. Instead of spending 100,000 yuan on this, you might as well add a little more money and go for a joint venture car."

"Land of Light? If you're going to make animation, just do it right. Why are you venturing into cars? What a joke! This is just typical IP monetization, and it's disgusting!"

……

"Card!"

After the recording was finished, the assistant jogged over.

"Brother Chen, shall we send the video now?"

"hair!"

Old Chen sneered.

"Wu Ling tried to fob me off with 50,000? I, Lao Chen, will make at least 300,000 per video! This time, I'll show them what happens when they offend me."

Half an hour later, a video titled "The First Car for Young People? Unveiling How the Land of Light Harvests People" went viral on major platforms.

The carefully edited clips, paired with provocative text, are extremely impactful.

Thirty minutes later, it suddenly appeared on Weibo's trending topics list.

#Car reviewer with millions of followers angrily denounces Wuling sedan as industrial garbage, claiming the Land of Light co-branded model is a pure scam#

In the discussion, the number of views for video clips skyrocketed.

The comment section quickly split.

"Old Chen dares to speak the truth! I support him!"

"I always thought this car was no good; it's just selling nostalgia."

"Spend 100,000 yuan on this? That's a waste of money."

"Has Ah-Guang's public image collapsed?"

The other side vehemently opposed it.

"Have you even driven it before criticizing it? I've been driving it for two months and it's perfectly fine!"

"With this configuration and look, what else in the same price range can you find something like this for 100,000 yuan?"

"I was one of the first owners, and Ah Guang personally opened the car door for me! This experience was definitely worth it!"

"Are you just trying to make a living? Wuling didn't pay you, so you're ripping them off?"

"If you're so capable, let's look at the actual test data!"

As the war spread, the topic garnered over ten million views.

……

The office of the Land of Light, 9 PM.

Su Xiaoran hurriedly pushed the door open and came in.

"Director Yang, something's happened!"

She handed the tablet to Yang Qian, on which was the trending topic and Lao Chen's video.

Yang Qian's expression didn't change much after reading it.

"this one?"

"Isn't that enough?"

Su Xiaoran said anxiously.

"The page views have exceeded ten million! Many casual observers are joining the criticism! This car reviewer's fans are genuine car enthusiasts; they'll influence potential customers!"

Yang Qian nodded and picked up her phone to send a WeChat message to Zhou Jianguo in Wuling.

"Mr. Zhou, have you seen the trending topics?"

Reply in a few seconds.

"We see, they're in a meeting right now. Don't worry, Director Yang, we'll handle it."

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

"No need! It's a small matter, leave it to us."

Yang Qian put down her phone.

Wu Ling said they would handle it.

"Then we..."

"Leave work at a normal time."

Yang Qian stood up.

"If that car is truly industrial junk, it deserves to be criticized; but if it isn't... there will always be people who speak up for it."

He picked up the car keys.

"Go back and rest. Consider tonight's trending topics as a way to generate more buzz for 'Nawa'."

"Free publicity, why not take it?"

……

The following morning, Wuling Motors released a detailed test report on its official Weibo account.

Data including 0-100 km/h acceleration, braking distance, moose test, and crash test results are all in line with or even exceed national standards.

But the effect was minimal.

Old Chen's fans flooded the comments section.

"You actually believe the manufacturers' data?"

"If you're so capable, hire a third party to test it!"

"Wuling is getting anxious! This means Old Chen was right!"

Public opinion remains overwhelmingly negative.

By this time, Yang Qian had realized that there must be capital behind it.

It could be another car brand.

Other car brands might not want to see Wuling rise to prominence with its co-branded models.

It could also be an old acquaintance of his.

Internal entertainment.

Unable to compete in the entertainment industry, they try to create trouble through business partnerships.

Or both.

At this point, conventional public relations are no longer sufficient.

He dialed Zhou Jianguo's number: "Mr. Zhou, are the venue and vehicles ready?"

There was some hesitation on the other end of the phone: "We're ready, but it's too dangerous for you to go yourself, Director Yang."

"fine."

Yang Qian said calmly.

"Since you have confidence in the car, I trust you."

Zhou Jianguo felt a warmth in his heart: "Director Yang... thank you."

"You're welcome. We're in the same boat."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Qian logged into Weibo and posted a status update.

[Light Country Animation Studio - Hikaru]:

"Since everyone thinks there's something wrong with the Wuling co-branded product, I'll verify it myself."

Live stream at 3 PM today at the test track in the northern suburbs of City A. [Live stream link attached]

The post was shared over 10,000 times in ten minutes.

"Holy crap? A-Guang himself is getting involved?"

"Live stream verification? How do I verify?"

"Are you going to have to drive the car yourself for a test drive?"

"Interesting! I'll wait and see!"

……

2:50 PM, Test track in the northern suburbs of City A.

The number of viewers had already exceeded 100,000 as soon as the live stream started and continued to surge.

The comments were so numerous they were impossible to see.

"Here it comes!"

"Where's A-Guang?"

"Is this for a test drive?"

"I see that car that Old Chen yelled at!"

"Is the car next to it a competitor to a joint venture brand?"

Yang Qian appears in the shot.

Gray hoodie and sweatpants, a baseball cap.

"Hello everyone, I'm A-Guang. I'm going live today to respond to the doubts with my actions."

He walked toward the "Tomorrow's Orange" Wuling car.

"Many people think this is industrial waste, a way to exploit people."

"If it is true, it deserves to be criticized; but if it isn't..."

He paused.

"I can't let it get scolded for nothing."

Yang Qian opened the car door.

"This car was voluntarily lent out by a local owner; it's an unmodified, standard model. And the one across the street..."

He pointed to the white joint venture car.

"It's the better choice in the eyes of many people."

Bullet comments:

"What are we competing in?"

"0-100 km/h acceleration?"

"The official data is already available..."

Yang Qian got into the driver's seat and fastened her seatbelt, without replying to the comments.

"I believe that beyond transportation, the core function of a vehicle is safety."

He started the engine.

"So today, we're not comparing acceleration and handling, we're comparing something more substantial."

Before he finished speaking, he stepped on the gas!

The Wuling sedan suddenly lurched forward, heading straight for the center of the test track!

At the same instant, a white joint venture car sped towards us from the opposite direction!

The two cars are facing each other, and they are moving at full speed!

The barrage of comments exploded instantly.

"Holy crap!!! Oncoming traffic? At full speed?!"

"Is he crazy?! Is he going to crash the car?!"

"A real-life car crash test?!"

"Stop right now! People will die!"

That's too late.

The distance between the two vehicles decreased rapidly: 100 meters, 50 meters, 20 meters...

Ten meters, five meters...

"Bang--!!!"

A loud bang!

The two cars collided head-on!

The airbags deployed instantly!

The barrage of comments went silent for a second, then exploded again.

"Aaaaaaah!"

"Something's happened!"

"Call an ambulance!"

"Ah-Guang! Ah-Guang, are you alright?"

"This is too dangerous!"

A few seconds later.

The driver's side door of the Wuling sedan was pushed open from the inside.

Yang Qian unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out.

Apart from a slight redness on her forehead due to the airbag, she was completely unharmed.

Walk to the front of the car and face the camera.

"As you can see, the two vehicles collided head-on at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour."

He was referring to the Wuling car.

"This car has a deformed front bumper and a raised hood, but the A-pillar is intact and there is no intrusion into the passenger compartment. It can be repaired by bodywork and bumper replacement."

It also refers to joint venture vehicles.

"This car has a broken right front suspension, a collapsed engine compartment, a shattered windshield, and a noticeably bent A-pillar—it needs major repairs."

Yang Qian returned to the camera.

"The test vehicles were all commercially available standard versions."

"Safety is the most important thing for the Land of Light and Wuling. If there are still any doubts, you are welcome to come to City A for a test. We will reimburse all expenses."

……

After the live stream ended, public opinion began to reverse.

Comments section on Miriam Yeung's Weibo account.

"Everbright is awesome!!!"

"Real-life car crash test! This is so hardcore!"

"@Car reviewer Lao Chen, it's your turn now."

"Is this what they mean by never winning in tests but never losing in real combat?"

"For a car in the 100,000 RMB price range, a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with 110 horsepower is a very standard configuration."

Fun fact: This car is a hybrid, saving you money on taxes and eliminating the need for a license plate lottery. It's incredibly safe and awesome!

"I almost cancelled the order yesterday, but I'm not going to now!"

Some even asked, "How did the guy who lent his car feel?"

The user ID [Wuling car owner Lin Chen] replied.

"I'm the car owner. Everbright promised to replace my car with a new one for free, plus a personal signature, and fully reimburse my old car's insurance. How do I feel?"

The accompanying image is titled "Smiling from ear to ear.jpg".

"Damn! I'm so envious!"

Following this, more car owners posted their live updates.

Hauling goods, driving on mountain roads, driving for ride-hailing services...

Its uses are varied, but it has received consistently positive reviews.

This car is praised for its good looks, practicality, and excellent performance.

As for car reviewer Lao Chen...

Two hours after Yang Qian's live stream ended.

The tax authorities announced: "Following a report, online celebrity and car reviewer Lao Chen (Chen Mou) is suspected of evading a huge amount of taxes, and an investigation has been launched in accordance with the law."

"Good riddance! Let's pop the champagne!"

"What are the consequences of offending the Land of Light?"

"No, it's the consequence of offending the people."

"Ah-Guang: I didn't do anything, I just did a test."

Old Chen: Thank you so much!

……

Three days later, in the Land of Light.

Yang Qian met Shi Tiesheng, who arrived in a wheelchair, in the reception room.

It's clear that this literary master is in very good spirits.

"Teacher Tiesheng, you've finally arrived."

"If you don't come soon, Yuhua will drag you to play football again."

Shi Tiesheng laughed.

He said I have a talent for goalkeeping and that it shouldn't be wasted.

Yang Qian helped him push his wheelchair, and after thinking for a moment, she said seriously.

"Actually, you could try a less dangerous sport...like triathlon?"

Shi Tiesheng was silent for two seconds, then smiled.

"Good lad, no wonder Yu Hua praised you. You're not treating me like a human being."

I consider you a literary consultant.

With this, the Literature Advisory Group of the Land of Light was officially established.

Yang Qian was appointed as the nominal group leader, and Shi Tiesheng was appointed as the deputy group leader.

Yu Hua, special consultant (his own note: he is probably dead, but can still provide guidance).

This literary giant disliked constraints and was content with a nominal title.

Some things, like the kind of plot that leaves room for conflict in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," are not suitable for A-Guang to show his face.

It would be perfect to give it to the "deceased" Teacher Yuhua.