How did I become famous?

"Should we reconsider?"

Fang Bie was still making a last-ditch effort: "To be honest, I'm actually a perfectionist. I'm afraid that if this is released, there will be online trolls stirring up trouble."

Of course he had online trolls, and he prepared them himself.

I originally thought I wouldn't need it...

Su Erge remained noncommittal: "As long as the film is truly of high quality, these are not problems."

Su Mulin nodded: "Yes, I believe in Fang Bie. His movie will definitely be a success."

"That's too arbitrary," Fang Bie continued to struggle. "How can you guarantee success before the movie is even released..."

Please, please don't let it succeed!

If I succeed, my whole house will fly away!

And you might even see your own brains or be drowned in the river.

"I believe in you." The young lady looked at Fang Bie and said earnestly, "I believe in you more than you believe in yourself. I told you, didn't I? You are a true genius. Don't forget what you promised me."

Fang Bie wants to replace the young lady and live the life she dreams of.

This was agreed upon previously.

If you lie, you'll either have to swallow a thousand needles or be sentenced to a life without a wife.

"Yes, as the genius that my older brother and father talk about, making movies shouldn't be too difficult for you." Su Erge was still smiling.

Fang was completely overwhelmed.

To remain in hiding, one must swallow needles.

Those who brazenly defect will be punished with their brains splattered or drowned.

That was a really tough choice!

He began to understand Kevin Durant, who played in the NBA in his previous life.

This is truly a difficult road...

"Brother Fang," Su Erge said with a knowing smile, "Do you perhaps think this movie is going to flop?"

Yes, yes, I not only feel that way, but I'm also working towards that goal.

Of course, under Miss Su's watchful gaze, he couldn't possibly say those words aloud.

"Heh, how could that be? Heh..."

Shaking his head, Su Erge said, "Xiao Lin, are you kidding me? You didn't even get any sponsors for the entire movie's preparation. And you didn't prepare for the pre-release publicity or the subsequent roadshow either."

Su Mulin bit her lower lip and remained silent.

She didn't know what filming involved.

"Besides, so many people in your crew are pinning their hopes on the two of you. If you just mess around like this, won't they be upset if the movie flops?" Su Zhe turned around. "Don't you think so, Brother Fang?"

Fang forced a smile: "Yes...yes, right..."

Is Su Erge giving me a hint?

Fang Bie panicked, Fang Bie was sweating profusely.

Su Mulin glanced at him: "Is it that hot?"

Su Zhe laughed and said, "I still feel a bit cold in this weather. Xiao Fang, you need to take some nourishment."

"I'm weak, I'm weak..."

Fang Bie wiped the sweat from his brow, then, quick-witted, said, "Actually, this is a mystery marketing tactic. You see, once Brother Su wrote that article, wouldn't the audience first go online to find the promotional video? But since there isn't one, wouldn't they be curious?"

Su Mulin's eyes lit up: "This is great!"

Fang Bie's face was ashen.

He wanted to slap himself.

Why the hell did I dig this hole for myself?

He actually didn't want Su Zhe to write a film review...

This is normal human psychology.

If given a choice between a bad option and an even worse one, everyone would choose the bad one.

"Then it's settled." Su Erge concluded, "I look forward to the day your movie is released."

The distraught Fang Bie was pulled away by the elated Su Mulin.

Su Zhe, who was alone in the hotel, took a sip of tea and smiled happily.

"Between offending your father and offending your younger sister, what would you choose? It's actually quite interesting to think about."

As the older brother, he actually didn't quite approve of Fang Bie.

That's right, he believed that this kid was trying to please his father, but in reality, he was plotting against his underage sister.

So he wanted to put some pressure on this kid.

Of course, he didn't actually have any complaints about the other party. He wasn't a bad person, and as long as his younger sister liked him, he didn't care.

But you have to wait until your little sister comes of age!

Su Erge finished the tea in one gulp.

............

That evening, Fang Bie once again found Wu Kai, whose movie had also finished filming, and the two met at a small restaurant.

Upon entering the private room, Wu Kai removed his mask and hat: "Brother, what's the rush? You made me have to pretend before coming over."

Fang Bie sighed: "Brother, things have changed."

Then he told him about Su Zhe.

Wu Kai laughed after hearing this: "I thought it was something more serious, is that all?"

Fang Bie frowned: "Brother, you don't understand. As long as the box office doesn't lose too much money, it's acceptable for that young lady. Now that she's using underhanded tactics, the initial box office will definitely be in the eight figures. Even if it loses money later, it's still a profit for her. Isn't this a sure thing?"

He now deeply regrets going to school to show off a few days ago and even teaching her a lesson.

Well, now I've really dug myself into a hole.

"Brother, you're overthinking it. Nothing in this world is perfect." Wu Kai calmly sipped his wine. "At most, it'll only gross thirty or forty million at the box office. That's nothing."

He leaned closer and whispered, "What is Boss Su's ultimate goal?"

Fang Bie frowned: "Make this young lady lose hope in the entertainment industry, and then obediently go home."

"Yes! Box office revenue is important, but it's not the most crucial factor."

Fang Bie's eyes flashed: "You mean reputation?"

"It's all about word-of-mouth!" Wu Kai said calmly. "A budget of seven million, plus advertising, would easily exceed ten million, but the box office was only twenty or thirty million. It's still a flop, isn't it?"

Fang Bie picked up a peanut with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth: "But in reality, there are only seven million."

"I'm just helping you promote it, otherwise what's the point of having an online army?" Wu Kai said dismissively.

After clinking glasses with Fang Bie, he continued, "This kind of box office performance is a complete flop, and then there's the word-of-mouth. Let me ask you something first: that second young master's film review was published before the movie's release, right?"

"That's right." Fang Bie nodded. "Should I go back and make a trailer first and post it online?"

"There's no need for that, and doing so would easily arouse Miss Su's suspicion. After all, you said it's an unconventional publicity stunt," Wu Kai suggested. "After Young Master Su's film review comes out, let's write a rebuttal article before the movie's release, and then I'll have our online trolls spread it around."

Fang Bie was puzzled: "But wouldn't that make the audience even more curious? The initial box office would definitely be high."

Wu Kai scoffed: "How high is 'high-energy'? At most, it'll gross two or three million on its opening day."

"After this, there will be more and more people criticizing movies online, and the box office will be a disaster."

Wu Kai seemed to remember something: "Oh right, bro, you're the director, so you'll be writing the script for this dark film. Remember to send me a copy when you're done, so I can hand it over to those online troll leaders."

Fang nodded: "That's no problem, but the cost..."

"Brother, I'll pay for it for you, don't worry."

Wu Kai didn't care as long as he could strike at Liu Mang.

It's just a small amount of money.

"OK, it's settled then!"

Fang Bie decided to go back and create a new account to slowly play the script he had written.