I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 465: Such a bizarre move?

Ye Xian was filled with regret. He had simply taken out the melody because he was moved by it, but he had overlooked the fact that the poem had never existed in this world.

He really didn't plagiarize on purpose.

He wrote those three books to make movies and sell products. Now, the merchandise from those three books has made him incredibly wealthy. He has consciously stopped writing new books and telling new stories, but by some twist of fate, he has produced this amazing work.

Ding Zhan, who was on vacation, rushed to the film set and declined all interviews as requested by Ye Xian.

However, this time, the media didn't buy it.

"Old Ding, don't go too far. We've helped you so many times before, you should at least arrange an interview for everyone. We're not asking for an exclusive interview."

"That's right, Lao Ding. We clean up your messes every day, you have to give us something in return, or we'll all be out of a job!"

"Everything has to be reciprocal. If we don't give you an interview every day, we might write that Ye Xian is acting like a big shot."

"I heard that Ye Xian recited a poem during his live stream last night, but his voice was too soft for everyone to hear clearly. Now, quite a few tech experts are analyzing his live stream replay. Do you think we'll be the first to get the analysis results?"

……

The media reporters are already quite familiar with Ding Zhan, and they have always had a good relationship.

Although Ye Xian joked last time that the tea expenses wouldn't be reimbursed, Qiu Ye Yan Xuan's media relations expenses are never a small amount.

So this time, everyone wasn't deliberately trying to antagonize Ding Zhan, but rather wanted to test Ye Xian's bottom line and push him a little further.

If I succeed in getting this interview, wouldn't I get an exclusive interview?

Even if they don't succeed in getting a free ride, it's fine. It's enough to make Ding Zhan feel like he owes them a favor from their boss.

This time, the literary master Hua Yan personally commented on Ye Xian's work, instantly boosting his reputation. As a media professional, how could he easily let go of such a hot topic?

Normally, Ye Xian is low-key and doesn't accept interviews, but this time, you absolutely cannot refuse.

……

Ding Zhan also felt it was a bit tricky. He knew very well the habits of these media people. If he agreed this time, there would be a constant stream of exceptions.

However, even though Ye Xian has mentioned more than once that he will not enter the entertainment industry, everything he is doing now has already put him in the entertainment industry.

Ye Xian was just a young man in the fearless stage, and he rushed into the entertainment industry, crashing into things without any regard for the rules, leaving everyone bewildered and confused.

Once things have settled down after a while, it will be time for Ye Xian to adapt to the rules of the entertainment industry.

After all, when "Hello Mr. Billionaire" is released, you can't just do what you did with the promotion of "Dream of the Red Chamber" and not participate in any variety shows, that would be a bit unreasonable.

Popular TV dramas have a long time to spread positive word-of-mouth, so it's not a big problem if you don't participate.

The movie will only be in theaters for a month. If there is no promotion, there is really no chance to turn things around. Doing more promotional appearances may increase the box office by a few percentage points.

Therefore, even though he knew these media people were testing Ye Xian, Ding Zhan didn't give a definitive answer, but just dragged things out as much as possible.

The reason for using it is quite simple.

Ye Xian has to catch a plane to the capital at noon to attend the National Day gala that evening, and it's uncertain when he'll be back.

We'll discuss everything after Ye Xian returns from the capital.

Having finally managed to fool these people, Ding Zhan turned around and found Ye Xian, who had just finished filming a scene.

You need to make a choice!

Good subordinates never complain to their bosses; instead, they give their bosses choices: "Do you continue to stay away from the media, or do an exclusive interview with one or two authoritative media outlets?"

……

Ye Xian was filled with regret because he saw that there were actually tech gurus on Kuaiyin analyzing the audio tracks of his live stream replay, and everyone was curious about what poem he had recited back then.

The matter of "Prelude to Water Melody: When Will the Moon Be Bright?" is still fresh in our minds. If people were to dig up the entire poem "Inscribed at Qingcao Lake in Longyang County" as well, I really wouldn't be able to justify myself.

Thinking about this, he felt like slapping himself a few times.

Having only been here for a little over eight months, he's already getting a bit carried away.

Copying songs can be attributed to one's innate talent, good family education, and solid foundation; copying books can be attributed to one's love of reading novels.

Copying poems is a different story.

This requires cultural knowledge and genuine skills.

So many so-called "poets" have emerged in modern times, but how many of their poems have truly gone viral?

A good poet, even if he doesn't have the ambition to conquer the universe and the heart to transform heaven and earth, must still have a sense of national and familial responsibility, or perhaps find solace in the world.

What about people nowadays?

Expressing emotions through fast-paced music.

……

Upon hearing Ding Zhan ask how to choose, Ye Xian said irritably, "Didn't we agree that the media would be your responsibility? Why did you bring up the interview again?"

"Besides, I'm already too popular, I can't be any more high-profile. I should spend money to suppress the trending topics; it's better if they don't write about me. I'm even thinking of calling Princess Six to tell her that the new song performance tonight is canceled."

Ding Zhan shrugged, his refined demeanor completely composed: "If you keep avoiding them and don't talk to them, who knows how they'll slander you next. You need to know that these media people who control the channels of communication can turn white into black."

Ye Xian couldn't help but roll his eyes. He wanted to refuse, but his inner reason told him that some things couldn't be avoided no matter how long he tried to hide them.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that there is only one media outlet that I am relatively familiar with.

"Then let's contact Shen Wen, the editor-in-chief of Fashion Magazine, and ask them to conduct an exclusive interview in the form of a press release for 'Hello Mr. Billionaire'."

It's only foolish not to take advantage of a good deal. With the idea of ​​taking marketing to the extreme, Ye Xian indirectly brought popularity to "Hello Mr. Billionaire".

Ding Zhan is speechless. Is this some kind of crazy move?

We're giving you an exclusive interview, and we have to promote your movie "Hello Mr. Billionaire" on the side? You're basically piggybacking on the audience of "Fashion" magazine for free.

However, the fact that Ye Xian was willing to relent made Ding Zhan breathe a sigh of relief.

Having been an agent for so many years, Ye Xian was both the most difficult and the easiest to manage.

There are no messy scandals, no bad habits or vices, no bad temper, and no bossing people around.

He's as peaceful as a well-behaved boy.

However, Ye Xian also has his flaws.

She is afraid of socializing, unwilling to engage with the media, and does everything according to her own ideas, sometimes even getting carried away.

But all of that is fine, after all, he is only a 21-year-old young man.

……

Shen Wen, the editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine, was quite surprised when she received a call from Ding Zhan.

"Are you sure Brother Xian is willing to accept an exclusive interview with our magazine?"

Although Tian Yan was assigned as Ye Xian's exclusive reporter, she had not been able to get an interview with him, which made Shen Wen somewhat dissatisfied. However, she knew that Ye Xian was just like that, so she did not criticize Tian Yan.

This time, Ding Zhan took the initiative to contact her, which made Shen Wen keenly aware that Ye Xian's attitude was changing.

"This is great news! I'll personally handle this interview!"

……

P.S.: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 4415 bottles

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