I'm really good at this.

The next morning, while Zhang Hong was still sound asleep, Lin Muqing kicked open the door to Zhu Tiezhu's office again.

The Siamese cat that Zhu Tiezhu was holding, which had lost its testicles, let out a shriek and jumped off his lap, disappearing without a trace.

Zhu Tiezhu's forehead was covered in black lines.

He quickly turned off the cat video before speaking, "Niece, what is it now?"

Lin Muqing asked expressionlessly, "Uncle Zhu, are you... targeting Zhang Hong?"

Zhu Tiezhu was startled, but his years of experience selling mobile phones in Africa and fighting in the domestic entertainment industry kept him composed: "Why do you say that?"

"Because Jixing has been targeting him ever since 'Cloud Falls into the Mortal World,' hasn't it?" Lin Muqing said coldly, arms crossed. "Even though Zhang Hong's remedial measures were quite good, and even though 'Mobile Suit Gundam' had Wang Chen, who was signed by Jimei, as the lead actor, you've still been targeting him."

She personally sold that movie to Ji Xing.

It only sold for 30 million.

If it weren't for the fact that Zhang Hong was in a hurry to sell the film, and also to prove herself, plus she had already made 30 million, she wouldn't have sold it so readily.

In her view, Ji Xing's ruthless price-cutting behavior was nothing short of suppression.

This includes the subsequent online trolls and the plan to flatter and destroy.

Zhu Tiezhu fell silent.

He didn't know how to defend himself, because the evidence was too obvious.

But we really can't reveal the situation.

Just as he appeared calm on the surface but was frantically trying to come up with a reason in his heart, Lin Muqing sighed: "Uncle Zhu, it was my dad who asked you to do this, wasn't it?"

Zhu Tiezhu stood there, stunned.

Lin Muqing simply curled her hair with one hand and continued speaking to herself, "Because Uncle Zhu, you and Zhang Hong don't have any fundamental conflicts. He's so outstanding, there will definitely be opportunities to cooperate in the future. Moreover, 'Clouds Fall into the Mortal World' has indeed helped Ji Xing earn a lot of reputation and traffic."

So after thinking about it, this is probably the only reason.

Her father kept sending her brother to cause trouble, but she managed to defuse each one.

But she couldn't understand one thing: why her father was targeting Zhang Hong.

But now that we've compared them, it all makes sense.

Because he was close to Zhang Hong, his father probably couldn't stand it anymore.

In that case, whether he had been saying good things about Zhang Hong to me before, or he had Lin Chuan test me, it was all to see if I really liked Zhang Hong.

In the past, praising Zhang Hong incessantly in front of me, treating him like someone else's child, was merely a way to motivate myself.

This explains all of Dad's actions against Zhang Hong.

Then there's Uncle Zhu.

He has no grudge against Zhang Hong, so why is he targeting him?

It's simple, because he and his dad are good buddies.

Since his own father couldn't intervene directly, and Lin Chuan was a good-for-nothing, he went to ask Uncle Zhu for help.

Uncle Zhu, out of consideration for his friend, had no choice but to agree to help, so...

She looked up at the astonished Zhu Tiezhu and said calmly, "Uncle Zhu, it's all because of me, isn't it? Because of me, my dad and I asked you for help, and that's why you targeted Zhang Hong, right?"

"Ah, this..." Zhu Tiezhu opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

Niece, your imagination runs wild... How can you make up so many things?

Lin Muqing noticed his reaction, which further solidified the girl's resolve.

"I knew it." Lin Muqing's eyes narrowed slightly. "Uncle Zhu, I only admire Zhang Hong's talent and character. I don't have those kinds of feelings for him yet. Have you been in the entertainment industry for so long that you're still as old-fashioned as my dad?"

She didn't say more, nor did she want others to know.

She only revealed the real reason when she threatened Lin Chuan.

Zhu Tiezhu: "Ah..."

How should I put this?

If it's not your father's fault, then it's actually Zhang Hong's father's fault?

She wouldn't believe it even if I told her that.

Besides, it can't be said.

Recalling the instructions Hao Ge gave him on the phone yesterday, Zhu Tiezhu decided to play along.

He looked pained: "Actually, I think... what Lao Lin did was really wrong. Putting aside what your relationship is, he shouldn't have done that."

We all came from poverty back then, so how can he feel detached from ordinary people now? He needs to be criticized.

Old Lin, you'll have to take the blame for this.

After chatting for a while, Zhu Tiezhu revealed his true intentions: "Niece, I feel quite embarrassed for making things difficult for you before. Please feel free to ask if there's anything I can do to help this time."

Lin Muqing decisively said, "Give me 50 million in investment."

"This really won't work." Zhu Tiezhu looked a little embarrassed. "It's not that I'm unwilling, but the company's finances require a reasonable investment justification, and the process takes a long time. It's impossible for me to just make a decision and give it to you."

Lin Muqing frowned slightly: "What about the actors? I need a lot of props, costumes, and extras, and I also need actors with some acting skills. Including a dozen or so seventeen or eighteen-year-olds."

She was testing him, trying to see if Zhu Tiezhu was still on his father's side.

"This..." Zhu Tiezhu pretended to be hesitant. "The props and costumes are fine, but they're all worn out and old. Actors are quite expensive. Do you have the budget, my niece? We can afford young actors, but most of the trainees that age at Jimei are still in training, and as for their acting skills... I'm afraid you won't be satisfied."

In short, they made all sorts of excuses to refuse.

Lin Muqing nodded.

She knew in her heart that Uncle Zhu was still on her father's side.

But it's okay, she still has a backup plan.

"Then you can at least help with publicity, right?" Miss Lin looked slightly annoyed. "You need to help us promote it heavily on major websites like Jixing Video and Jixing Portal."

Zhu Tiezhu remained hesitant: "It's not that I don't want to help, it's just that there's really no way. However, we can find some self-media or influential figures to help you promote it. I can also use my personal power to get it done on video websites and portal websites, but it can't be put in a prominent position like the header image; it can only be placed in a corner."

"Okay." Lin Muqing was prepared. She took out an A4 sheet of paper covered with writing and slapped it in front of Zhu Tiezhu. "Use this as the slogan."

At this moment, her sharp edge was revealed: "If it can be done... Uncle Zhu, I can try my best to persuade Zhang Hong to give you exclusive online broadcasting rights. You should know Zhang Hong's capabilities."

This is only the first step in her plan.

Zhu Tiezhu picked up the paper and looked at it, quite surprised: "Are you sure you want to do this?"

What was written on the paper was nothing but smear material for Zhang Hong's next film.

For example, comments like "The budget was only a few million," "The actors were all amateurs," "The costumes, props, and sets were all terrible," and "It's a brainless, bizarre war drama."

"That's right," Lin Muqing said seriously, "that's how we'll promote it."

"This..." Zhu Tiezhu hesitated, "Alright."

"Then I'll take my leave now."

Leaving the office building of Jimei Culture, Hei Xin, with her long, straight black hair, smiled slightly.

After communicating with Zhang Hong, she confirmed that the venue, costumes, props, and everything else were all prepared.

Even the actors have been won over by Liu Yishou and Sun Zheng.

All that's missing now are a few important supporting roles, but Zhang Hong said he can handle it and told me not to worry.

Therefore, Lin Muqing's initial goal was to get Zhu Tiezhu to agree to help with the publicity.

The reason for sending the negative article was to test the waters, and it was also part of a multi-pronged tactic.

If Jimei Culture hires online trolls to promote the film using smear campaigns, Lin Muqing will hire another group of online trolls to whitewash the situation. At the same time, she has great faith in Zhang Hong's abilities and is confident that the quality of the new film will be excellent.

Besides, she had read the script.

If Jimei Culture adopts a positive publicity approach, then she will hire online trolls to publish negative articles to smear Zhang Hong's new film.

This is actually very easy for passersby to spot as a smear campaign, because it's so obvious, and there's evidence from Zhang Hong's previous videos.

Therefore, they will be provoked to rebel.

If Jimei Culture wants to use excessive praise to kill, then she has the same way to deal with it, which is to take more trailers and stills that Zhang Hong and the others worked hard to shoot, and also include Sun Zheng and Liu Yishou in the shots.

With three top TV drama directors appearing at the same time, the rumors surrounding this film will be dispelled.

In the end, no matter what, everyone will look forward to Zhang Hong's new drama and will naturally sympathize with him.

This is exactly the effect Lin Muqing wanted!

The phone rang; the caller was Zhang Hong.

Lin Muqing smiled slightly; it seemed Zhang Hong had already arrived in Shanghai.

"Hey, I've got all the publicity sorted out. How about yours?"

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

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Hong looked up at the gate of Shanghai Middle School and the security guard standing at the gate.

This time, however, the old man didn't suspect him. Instead, he chuckled and said, "You've been called to the parents' house again? By the way, where are your parents? Why is it always you, the older brother, who comes?"

Zhang Hong scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly.

In short, he managed to sneak into the school using his identity as "Su Xiaoyue's brother," and sure enough, he found Liang Ya there during lunch break by the basketball court.

However, this precocious little brat wasn't reading the book; instead, he joined in.

However, his height and weight prevent him from playing in matches, so he is currently temporarily serving as a scorekeeper and referee.

Upon seeing Zhang Hong, he handed his stopwatch to a young man watching the scene unfold, then jogged over with a bright smile: "Brother Hong, what brings you here?"

It's clear that this kid has stopped pretending to be profound and has reverted to a childlike mentality.

He even became friends with his classmates.

Seeing the bright smile on his face, Zhang Hong also smiled: "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if you were interested in making a cameo appearance as an actor."

Liang Ya was taken aback, but quickly nodded: "Of course I want to! I wanted to act in it when we were filming 'Mobile Suit Gundam'! When I came back, I told my classmates that I was also involved in 'Mobile Suit Gundam', but they didn't believe me!"

"Hey Hong, how about we make some models or something to sell? I see they all really want them! Two of them even got into a fight yesterday!"

Zhang Hong put his arm around his shoulder and walked towards the teaching building: "Oh? Fighting? Why?"

Liang Ya laughed heartily: "They were discussing whether 'Unicorn' or 'Red Three' was stronger, and whether Luo Ren or Xia Ya was the better pilot. They started arguing, and then they started fighting."

He looked up at Zhang Hong, puzzled, and asked, "Brother Hong, who's stronger between them? Xia Ya is definitely the strongest, right?"

Because both of their names contain the character "亚" (Ya), he naturally leans towards Char Aznable.

Moreover, it's only natural that a vengeful protagonist burdened with a deep-seated blood feud would be popular with immature kids.

Zhang Hong recalled the words of a screenwriter from his previous life who wrote Kamen Rider, raised his hand and patted the dog's head with a smile: "There's no need to get to the bottom of things about Mobile Suit."

He shoved the bewildered kid: "Go and call those two older sisters from that day. Your brother Hong needs to talk to them."

Unable to get an answer, Liang Ya went reluctantly.

Soon, Su Xiaoyue, a girl with a high ponytail and the same height as Miss Lin (404cm), and her short-haired tablet pendant, jogged up behind Luo Ya.

"Brother Zhang Hong!" Su Xiaoyue's face flushed with excitement.

Although she was taught a lesson by her idol a few months ago, she still admires Zhang Hong very much.

However, it's the positive kind.

In order to get into the Beijing Film Academy, she has recently started training her physique with a teacher.

Moreover, she didn't neglect her academic studies either; she recently ranked third in the entire grade.

She was originally in second place, but her best friend was in first.

However, ever since Liang Ya skipped a grade, the two best friends both dropped one rank.

Zhang Hong gave Su Xiaoyue a gentle smile that made her dizzy, then turned to look at Gu Yan, a short-haired JK (high school girl) who had come over with her best friend and was standing in the background.

"There's a role in my next drama that would be perfect for you. Would you be interested in making a cameo appearance?"

Su Xiaoyue's smile froze.

Gu Yan tilted her head slightly, uttering a confused sound: "Huh?"

P.S.: Finished typing 7000 words and that's it!

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I like it, I'm really good at it, I'm really good at it.