The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 813 Welcome Home (3)

"Believe me, Gray, there is something wrong here."

USA, The Washington Post, inside an office.

After placing a bunch of documents and photos about Zhou Yi on the boss's desk, David Allison pulled his tie to let out a sigh of relief, then pressed his hands on the desk, staring at his old friend whose butt seemed to have taken root in the office chair: "There must be something wrong here, it can definitely be a piece of news worth digging into.

"I think Spike is definitely suspected of secretly manipulating American public opinion, and he already has the ability to do so."

As one of the oldest newspapers in the United States, The Washington Post is well-known around the world.

As a tough Chinese singer who is famous all over the world, many people in their editorial department are keeping an eye on this man, trying to make some big news out of him.

It's just that these people are roughly divided into three factions:

One group is the kind that was really impressed by the results and published articles to praise them, which is a kind of bowing to the results;

One group is fence-sitters, focusing on the fight between the left and right brains.

The last group is the China threat group, to which David Allison belongs.

David, 35 years old this year, is young and strong, and is one of those people who really wants to make progress.

When I was looking for Chinese news that I could write about, I noticed something a little off in the news about Zhou Yi. I sensed that he might be hiding something, and I immediately became furious.

The idea that "Zhou Yi is trying to manipulate American public opinion" suddenly popped up in his mind.

Don't think this is outrageous. In fact, this is a common practice in The Washington Post. At least the subject of this news, Spike, is a real person.

Moreover, as Spike becomes increasingly powerful in the United States, conspiracy theories such as the China threat theory also have a large market.

They are already very good at making up such things to create news hype.

For example, in the 8s, The Washington Post fabricated news. In order to attract attention, it wrote an article about an -year-old child taking heroin, and won the Pulitzer Prize that year.

It was later revealed that the protagonist of the report was fictitious.

Yes, that’s right. It was a piece of fictional news from beginning to end, yet it won the Pulitzer Prize that year.

"I can apply to Ben, but the prerequisite is that you have to find a basis that can be written. Otherwise, Spike will send you to jail. Believe me, he can do it now."

Ben Bradlee, editor-in-chief of The Washington Post, is a highly controversial figure in the news industry. Since he took office as editor-in-chief of The Washington Post in 1965, he has won 2004 Pulitzer Prizes with the newspaper until last year, 18.

The outrageous lie "8-year-old child taking heroin" was also approved by him.

However, since there was no way to make up for it later, the Pulitzer Prize Committee simply took the prize back and pretended that nothing had happened.

Why spit in someone's face? It's not shameful.

After the events are recorded in history books, not many American people will pay attention to these things.

"no problem."

David, whose mind was full of progress, didn't care at all and went home excitedly to prepare.

In fact, the reason why he dared to come back to the newspaper and mention it was because several of his informants had heard that Spike was very generous in paying hush money - and it was the kind that was signed with a contract.

So, what is it that requires hush money and a contract to be signed?
It's so hard to guess~
Especially considering that Spike is currently surrounded by negative and positive news, it is said that the number of people involved is quite large.

"I can guarantee that this source is true, and you can cross-verify it. But we don't know who Spike gave the hush money to. We only know that he was very generous and the contract restrictions were very strict, so no one is willing to come out and provide more specific information."

"Very generous?"

"Yes, as far as I know, this is not the first year that Spike has paid hush money..."

According to the description of the informant, the reputation of this superstar from the ancient Eastern civilization in the American hush money circle seems to be surprisingly good.

The fact that the amount given was large and on time is enough for all relevant beneficiaries to give it a five-star rating.

In comparison, the little money the newspapers pay for the information is not enough to fill the gaps in our teeth.

Of course, it’s not that they don’t want to have their cake and eat it too, but it’s said that Spike’s contract is too restrictive, blocking all possible ways out. He doesn’t have the trust that other Chinese have in Americans when they come to the United States to do business…

As a reporter who likes conspiracy theories very much, after David Allison got the accurate information from the informant, the first thing that popped into his mind was Zhou Yi's recent operations in the United States -

First, they forcibly interfered with the Oscars stage performance and pushed Rihanna, who had no personal works, to the stage;
Later, he kicked out Natalie Portman, one of the old Israeli stars in the American entertainment industry, in the "V for Vendetta" project and replaced her with his rumored girlfriend Scarlett Johansson.

There are so many people involved in the hush money and the behind-the-scenes manipulation, and no one dares to stand up and speak out against him——

Isn't this a clear case of behind-the-scenes hegemony? !
"Beware of the infiltration of Chinese forces, Spike secretly manipulates the lives of Americans - threatening US national security!"

On March 3, US time, a news report published by David Allison in The Washington Post caused quite a stir:

"China used Spike's influence to infiltrate the American entertainment industry first. The drinking culture became Spike's first touchstone for obedience testing. Anyone who wants to join Spike's faction and enjoy the push of resources must offer their loyalty and leverage to Spike..."

According to the description in this article, Scarlett and Alexandra had previously walked side by side with Spike in bathrobes at the hotel, blew him a kiss at the door of the hotel, and got into his Porsche, all of which were signs that they already had evidence in Spike's hands.

It may even be a kind of unspeakable loyalty.

Otherwise, you can't explain how the two of them could do such shameless things, and Scarlett was so shameless as to say such words.

They may even have signed a so-called nondisclosure agreement under Spike's coercion!

To sum it up in one sentence: Spike is the evil force sent by China to infiltrate the American entertainment industry, and we must strike hard!

"Fuck, when did I become so evil?"

Zhou Yi returned to California and was amazed by what he saw.

Why does this report make him look like P. Diddy?

"You block too much, which is not normal for the American public opinion environment."

Little Edgar pushed his gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and said helplessly, "These reporters are the most sensitive to this."

To put it in a rounded form, this behavior is tantamount to challenging their media hegemony.

“Does it need to be announced?”

"That's not necessary. I don't really want to see Julia's father's medical treatment all over the American media."

Zhou Yi shook his head, his tone unquestionable: "I am not interested in seeing these either."

Just arrange for Warner, Disney, Apple, Pixar and other relevant parties to have a verbal confrontation.

He is not a person without strength.

However, before Warner could make any arrangements, on the 18th, like a cat smelling fish, more than a dozen print media outlets across the United States, including USA Today and the New York Daily News, followed up on the topic raised by the Washington Post.

"Spike - A new player in American entertainment?"

"Red sofa or red carpet? Is Spike's hush money real?"

"A mysterious Chinese hermitage in America's Chinatown? Spike is suspected to be the new generation spokesperson!"

Who is the mysterious force behind Spike?

Hollywood's New Hill

"..."

Since Natalie Portman, the most direct victim, did not dare to point the finger at Zhou Yi in a previous interview, but instead spoke sarcastically to Scarlett Johansson, some conspiracy theories seem to have more marketability.

This is the player who directly won the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

There is no need to say much about the Star Wars IP in the United States.

“Is it true or not?”

"How can Spike be so fierce? How many years has he only been in the American entertainment industry? This is only the fourth year, right?"

"So it is possible that the mysterious Chinese forces are behind this?"

"I only care about the hush money. What did Spike do to deserve such a tight hush money?"

"Is it true that no one has come forward to expose the truth?"

"..."

For a time, public opinion across the United States was intrigued by the conspiracy theory trend brought about by The Washington Post, which even directly affected the American entertainment industry.

P. Diddy looked at the newspaper in his hand and looked at each other in silence with his good friend Jay-Z.

Beyonce, wearing pajamas, brought a fruit plate from the kitchen and placed it on the coffee table. The healthy calf muscles were faintly visible when she sat down with her legs bent. "Is the power behind Spike really that mysterious?"

"Hard to say."

P. Diddy, who had come to his senses, rubbed his chin with his index finger: "Warner Music, Warner Films, Robert Iger's faction at Disney, Steve Jobs at Apple, and Pixar Animation, these five should be important components of the power behind Spike.

"In addition, the Bronfman Investment Group of the Edgar family may have had some transactions with Spike's own investment company. Spike may have met some upper-class people in the United States through these transactions?"

P. Diddy is currently in the process of transformation, but has not yet fully succeeded. But at this moment, these conspiracy theories against Zhou Yi's report have given him some new ideas:

Regardless of whether it was true or not, he thought he might as well try to learn it.

He can also make money, and he can also talk.

"It doesn't seem right to me."

Jay-Z frowned and said, "If it's true, why would Spike be reported like this by the media?"

Can’t suppress it?
"This is complete nonsense and it's a threat to me."

On the 20th, after Warner and other forces launched a public opinion counterattack, Zhou Yi, who appeared at a Coca-Cola event, scoffed in an interview: "Why don't they just say that garlic from China can threaten US national security?"

At Zhou Yi's request, the hedging of Warner and other forces did not completely suppress the voices of conspiracy theories. Instead, it caused many conspiracy theorists to lose their best turn -

At the same time, it also added another controversial point to Zhou Yi in the minds of a large number of American people.

A controversial point that will keep him relevant.

After all, he will soon be leaving the United States, so we have to leave some room for imagination for the American people.

"You mean you're the garlic Spike?"

"If the audience of my songs are willing to use my songs as a spice in their lives, then I am willing to do so."

"..."

???

How come you're so noble?

"The fantasy of inferiority complex cannot solve any problems, it will only make you lose your mind."

After making a series of one-handed pressing gestures, Zhou Yi curled his lips in disdain: "You need to learn to be confident. Be confident. You know?"

Reporter: "Spike, what do you think is the reason why so many media outlets report negative news about you?"

"Because I'm handsome, I'm rich, and I'm a great singer."

Zhou Yi sneered: "So, all those who spread rumors and slandered me are just jealous of me. They are just a bunch of stinking ditch rats with unhappy lives."

"..."

You're being really frank...

That's calling yourself great.

Spike: Americans, you have to be confident

Spike's strong response: Because I have money

"Calling himself great: Spike's narcissistic attitude is disgusting"

Absolutely Great: Spike's Proud Posture Is Mesmerizing

"..."

"God, can't he just say something nice and give in?"

"It's not Spike's fault, why should he give in?"

"Isn't this Spike's fault? Was it him who didn't push Rihanna or did he not remove Natalie? Or did you also receive hush money from Spike?"

"Where's your mother's hush money? What evidence do you have? You believe the Washington Post so much. They wrote 20 years ago that the eight-year-old heroin-addicted girl was reincarnated into your family and became your mother, right?"

"What evidence can we have after paying the hush money?"

"You said your mother paid you hush money without any evidence?"

"A stinking ditch rat with an unhappy life!"

"Fuck! You fucking…"

"..."

The public opinion was in an uproar, and the Internet was in an uproar, and it once again dominated the headlines of major media.

"Wealthy and pretty" and "unsatisfactory life" have almost become the new golden phrases for Zhou Yi fans to exchange with each other.

Still quite versatile.

No matter how the quarrel goes, in the end the phrase "Are you unhappy with your life" will always be repeated back to you endlessly.

While all the celebrities who supported Zhou Yi were still speaking for him, Zhou Yi, who had finished his final brand promotion, finally returned to Beverly Hills. The old couple Cheng's father and mother were a little excited to finally see Zhou Yi back.

"Xiao Yi, you've become so thin from all the hard work. Auntie will stew a chicken for you tonight to nourish your body."

"That's great. I've been craving this for a long time. I haven't had the chicken stewed by you, Auntie, for a long time. Cheng Hao, I haven't learned your cooking skills well enough."

Cheng Hao, who was smiling at the side, couldn't help but elbow the man and gave him a scolding look. The latter grinned and sent away the old couple who were happily going to get a live chicken.

"You still have to belittle me, don't you? Don't eat it anymore."

"I'm telling the truth."

"You never speak a word of truth."

The woman rolled her eyes at him. Although she said she was unhappy, her body was still honest and poured him a glass of warm water. "It's a good thing my parents can't understand those English articles and news. They only understand some simple daily expressions."

"Read less of that crap, it's all written for sales."

"I mean the part at Avril Lavigne's concert."

"?"

Zhou Yi turned his head: "What are you talking about? Of course I know what you are talking about - um."

The next second, Cheng Hao walked forward and fiercely pulled him in front of him, and the wet corners of their lips stuck together during the collision.

"Look at my poor memory. The key is right here—"

Mother Cheng, who had just come back from the door, suddenly paused as she pushed open the door. Cheng Hao's eyes widened and she quickly pushed Zhou Yi away, wiping the corner of her mouth: "Mom, why are you back——"

"What are you doing at the door? The key——"

"Key, what key? It was in my pocket. I forgot it."

Cheng's mother turned around and closed the door as if nothing had happened, and pushed her husband away. In the huge mansion, only the woman who had not yet finished speaking and the man who was still smacking his lips were left.

"You've come back to your senses. Are you still savoring it?"

"Aftertaste? Are you overestimating yourself a bit?"

Zhou Yi wiped the corner of his lips, raised his eyebrows and said, "I just think this water tastes good."

As he spoke, he raised the water cup in his hand and shook it.

"If it tastes good, drink more."

Cheng Hao put his hands behind his back, raised his head and looked into his eyes, his gaze showing no sign of escaping: "No one is competing with you..."

"you sure?"

"That's why I say you never tell the truth."

Cheng Hao stood on tiptoe, breathing hotly into the man's ear——

"But I still want to say, welcome back."

"That sounds so awkward—hmm."

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China, imperial capital, outside the community.

Ms. Sun Yanzi, a migrant worker who had just finished her vacation in Singapore, came back to clean up the doghouse in the dark, humming a little tune. The next second, reporters who had been lying in ambush outside the community gathered around her decisively.

"Yanzi! Yanzi, do you know that Zhou Yi was accused of manipulation in the United States?"

"Yanzi, may I ask what do you think about Canadian singer Avril Lavigne publicly declaring her love for Zhou Yi at her concert?"

"Yanzi..."

Reporters were talking about this all at once. Sun Yanzi, who had been busy preparing for the new album these days, and had to take a plane and bring local specialties, was confused: "Ah? What? Avril confessed her love to Zhou Yi?"

(End of this chapter)