Full-time actor

Weinstein remained calm.

After the public outcry, he slowly issued a vague apology statement.

"First of all, I am deeply sorry for what has happened recently."

“My past actions toward my colleagues have caused great harm to everyone.”

“I’m trying to do better.”

"I hope everyone can give me this opportunity, after all, there is still a long way to go."

Following the release of the statement, Weinstein announced his temporary resignation from the company's board of directors.

However, it still holds a 22% stake.

This is clearly a clever escape tactic.

In order to get everyone to forgive his mistake, he took the initiative to punish himself.

however--

If apologies were enough, what would we need the police for?
The damage done in the past is irreparable; Weinstein's thinking was far too simplistic.

That's right!

Having money and power is indeed remarkable.

Weinstein could bribe all the North American media outlets.

After he released his statement, some authoritative media outlets have begun to completely turn against him, writing press releases to whitewash his image!

The wind direction seems to be completely reversed.

Several reports about Weinstein were marked as having incorrect sources.

Even though it included the desperate cries of several female celebrities.

Liu Yifei noticed this situation.

Weinstein has clearly begun to pressure journalists, and the consequences are already evident.

He is very arrogant.

I thought I could finish things off every time.

Chen Yu stood by the window, his gaze fixed firmly on the view outside.

However, this time, he is likely to miscalculate.

The war did not end with his statement.

This battlefield without gunfire has long since shifted its position.

That night.

An anonymous Twitter account appeared with a title tagged with "Weinstein sexual assault" and detailed the entire process of the man's crimes.

The scenario of traditional media being killed by the internet is unfolding.

Twitter even has an anonymous reporting channel.

More and more people noticed this anonymous account, causing Twitter, a newly emerging social media platform, to gain countless new users overnight.

The women who had been hurt by him came together completely.

The situation continues to escalate.

In less than two days, the voices on the internet grew louder and louder.

It once overshadowed the shift in the trend of traditional media.

[Rape allegations against actress Lucia Evans.]

[Weinstein admits for the first time to harassing model Ambra Battilla Gutierrez.]

[100 Hollywood Actresses Speak Out!]

……

These key pieces of evidence spread like wildfire.

There is absolutely no controllable range.

Weinstein's public relations efforts were completely ineffective; in the past, they might have been able to deny the allegations or hire online trolls.

But this time—

No matter what move they make, they will only be criticized by netizens.

They have no control over the internet.

There's no way to handle public relations.

At least for now, Weinstein doesn't have that capability, because this thing is just emerging, and Twitter's founders are happy to see it grow and gain massive numbers of users every day.

If the New York Times was just the beginning, then the accusations on Twitter are crucial evidence that Weinstein was a rapist.

In addition to Lucia Evans' accusations, there were also audio recordings in which Weinstein himself admitted to the allegations.

The wind and waves gradually increased.

A collective voice emerged online, with thousands of voices converging on Twitter.

Me Too has become a global movement.

Countless people began to pontificate and criticize Weinstein.

To date, countless people have come forward to share their experiences.

As for Weinstein, he is still unwilling to give up.

He held an emergency press conference and strongly condemned the false rumors circulating on Twitter.

They even claimed it was slander and defamation.

He portrayed himself as completely innocent, and every word he uttered sounded like an accusation.

only--

It's already too late.

He failed to bribe Twitter's current founder, who felt that user growth was far more important than giving him a sum of money.

Even if that person is Weinstein.

who care?

People in the entertainment industry are afraid of him. He's a science major who only thinks about his Twitter user base skyrocketing and then monetizing it through an IPO.

Such benefits cannot be bought with a few million or tens of millions of dollars from Weinstein.
Is it good to become rich overnight after going public?
Therefore, in a very short period of time.

Countless women began to come forward to make accusations, including some of the world's top female celebrities.

At that moment, they exerted their power.

They attacked the bastard who had hurt them.

Just when he thought he could turn the tide, he was pushed into the abyss once again.

This time.

Weinstein lost because of the internet, which he didn't care about.

On the same day, Harvard University announced the revocation of Weinstein's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal.

At the same time, the French government revoked the Legion of Honour and was expelled from the Producers Guild of America.

His wife, Georgina Chapman, had long since given up hope.

She subsequently announced her divorce from Weinstein.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled him, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts suspended Weinstein's membership.

……

For an instant.

Weinstein became a pitiful drowning dog.

There was no one behind him.

Everyone had only one thought: to completely bring down Weinstein.

This chubby, white man, who had once plagued countless people, was finally afraid at this moment.

Whether it's his company or the people around him.

They have all gone far away from him.

No one offered him any help.

He had skillfully cultivated intimate relationships with these victims and tightened his control over them.

But now they are completely free from his oppression.

The women he once hurt have stood up.

The campaign ultimately focused on the cases of two women, with Weinstein's assistant, Miriam Haley, accusing him of sexual harassment in 2006.

Actress Annabelle Ciora made an appearance amidst a focus on sexual harassment.

It also explicitly states that Weinstein raped her.

Chen Yu watched the online frenzy without much emotion.

Weinstein deserves to be punished.

In his previous life, after leaving Miramax, Weinstein started his second business.

In this lifetime.

Chen Yu will not give him any chance to turn things around.

Kill with one blow.

He wanted to permanently condemn Harvey Weinstein to the pillory of shame.

***
The capital city, Huayi.

Wang Zhonglei was watching the news in front of him with a tense expression, beads of sweat constantly rolling down his face, and his complexion was extremely pale.

"Brother, we can't just sit here and wait to die any longer."

Wang Zhongjun's face darkened after hearing his younger brother's words.

His fists were clenched tightly.

"Why are you panicking?"

"Use your brain, will you? Weinstein is one of the top figures in Hollywood. This is just a minor incident."

Is that so? Is that really the case?
Wang Zhonglei couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

To be precise, this is no longer a minor accident.

If it's just media reports, you can sue it as fake news.

This time, however, more and more female celebrities are joining in.

The situation is no longer as simple as it seems.

"but--"

"But what? What's there to be afraid of, that brat Chen Yu?"

Even if they knew, what could they do?

Wang Zhongjun looked at the report on the screen.

He did not regret his collaboration with Weinstein, after all, it had indeed affected Chen Yu not long ago.

As for what’s next.

What can Chen Yu do? Weinstein is too busy taking care of himself right now. Whether or not he can resolve this matter, he probably won't be so ignorant as to expose them.

After all, there isn't much connection between North America and the mainland.

If he were to speak out, it would only add another layer to his guilt.

"Relying on Chen Yu alone will not have any impact on us."

"We just need to put our minds at ease now."

Wang Zhongjun looked shrewd and confident.

Furthermore, they did this in a very secretive way.

As long as they don't say anything, no one would guess that this matter is related to them.

Wang Zhonglei nodded.

When it comes to important matters, you still have to rely on your older brother.

In that case, all they need to do now is remain still.

Actually.

Wang Zhongjun's thinking is quite normal. Even though Chen Yu's influence now covers the whole world, he still won't break ties with Huayi.

This is the confidence.

Wang Zhonglei instantly became arrogant and domineering.

He's just a young upstart. Huayi Brothers has been entrenched in the entertainment industry for many years, so naturally they have nothing to fear.

As for Chen Yu...

Far away in North America, they had no intention of letting the Wang brothers go.

During his call with Weinstein, he had already identified who was accusing him of having an affair with Anne Hathaway.

There is ample time.

He wouldn't give the Wang brothers much time to be happy.

……

The promotional tour for The Dark Knight has come to an end.

As for Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, they didn't stop at all and rushed back to China without stopping.

That's right.

They are about to embark on a new journey.

The filming of "Aftershock".

Liu Yifei had already allowed ample time beforehand.

For Chen Yu, so far, apart from filming "Aftershock" and the release of "The Grand Budapest Hotel", the only other projects are filming "Aftershock" and the release of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

The follow-up work has been completed.

Now all we need to do is choose a release date.

Besides.

The release date for "Black Coal, Thin Ice" should also be put on the agenda.

However, this is something Diao Yinan needs to handle. As for some of the later promotional activities, Liu Yifei and he will probably need to be present in person.

Although there are fewer filming projects this year, the workload is no less than usual.

Not only that--

08 and 09 were both very crucial years.

If we want to make a breakthrough, then we'll have to see how hard we work over the next two years.

The two got off the plane.

I did not inform my family before returning.

Not long ago, Chen Yu's scandal caused quite a stir.

During that period, apart from Liu Xiaoli sending a few messages from time to time, no one else bothered Chen Yu.

As the two opened the door, everyone in the living room looked over.

Upon noticing that it was Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, their joy was palpable.

"You're back!"

Why didn't the child say anything when he came back?

Shen Xiaoqin rushed over, her voice clearly trembling with tears.

Ever since that day when I saw Chen Yu trending on social media because of a scandal, this mother's heart has been in turmoil.

She naturally knew her son's temperament.

However, he also couldn't accept the slander and defamation of Chen Yu by so many people.

Those few days.

Shen Xiaoqin was completely immersed in pain.

On the surface, she had to pretend that nothing was wrong, but only Liu Xiaoli could tell that something was wrong with her.

After all, as mothers, no one wants to see such an outcome.

"Just come back."

"Look how skinny you two have become!"

Seeing his mother's reddened eyes, Chen Yu tightened his grip on the suitcase.

"I'm sorry to have worried you all the time."

"I have already clarified the information circulating online; it's all just speculation by media reporters."

Chen Yu was the first to announce the news.

In fact, the family already knew about it when the press conference was held.

Of course they know their own children well.

It's impossible for someone to do something so immoral.

"I'm sorry to have made you all worry."

Liu Xiaoli stepped forward and patted Chen Yu on the shoulder. She had long known that Chen Yu was capable of handling everything.

Compared to the previous trips, this one was definitely more mentally exhausting.

Liu Yifei could feel the malice of public opinion.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

"Come in quickly! What are you doing standing at the door?"

Chen Peidong finally had a chance to speak. Compared to the two mothers, the family members behind him were clearly in a joyful mood.

The most important thing is for the whole family to be together.

At the dinner table, Chen Yu explained his plans for the future.

"Leaving again? In such a hurry?"

"My home is practically a hotel now. I'll just rest for a bit and then leave."

Dissatisfaction was clearly evident in Shen Xiaoqin's tone.

But thinking about it, all I could do was sigh heavily.

She knew that Chen Yu and his colleagues were busy with work. Although she felt sorry for them traveling around, she couldn't stop them from pursuing their dreams.

"Yes, we've been delayed for far too long because of the promotion of 'The Dark Knight' and the press conferences."

"The preliminary work for 'Aftershock' is complete, and we can't keep the cast and crew waiting for us."

The family members expressed their understanding.

Work is the most important thing.

He instructed Yang Lu on the next steps. Before that, Chen Yu had already contacted Yongmei and Wang Jingchun through the company.

Everyone is quite happy and looking forward to participating in "Aftershock".

After all, Chen Yu's current strength and status are extraordinary.

At least within the entertainment industry, this is generally accepted.

Wang Jingchun was eager to join Chen Yu in the film. They had already worked together in "Black Coal, Thin Ice," although they didn't have many scenes together. However, Chen Yu's talent was still evident.

This time.

Finally, thanks to Chen Yu, I got this opportunity.

In Chen Yu's view.

Both Yongmei and Wang Jingchun have laid the foundation for the film's success.

In later generations.

These two actors won the Silver Bear for Best Actor and Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for their outstanding performances in the film "So Long, My Son".

This is undoubtedly an honor for the Best Actor and Best Actress.

Their acting skills are already beyond question; all they need now is a viral moment.

Three days later, the day finally arrived for the start of filming for "Aftershock".

The two had arrived in Tangshan early to make arrangements.

To be precise, Liu Yifei had already arranged all these things meticulously.

At this moment.

Chen Yu's mood was definitely affected to some extent.

Although he was not optimistic about the future performance of the film "Aftershock", it was even highly controversial at the time.

but--

Being able to write, direct, and act in this work himself must be quite exciting for him.

As for Liu Yifei, there is great anticipation.

After all, when preparations were underway for the filming of "Aftershock," Chen Yu was still working at the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games.

She handled almost everything meticulously.

This gave her a sense of pride at that moment.

Both the casting process and the start of filming were a great journey for her.

The actors arrived one after another.

They can all be considered evergreen figures in the entertainment industry, and they are all very familiar with each other.

There was no awkwardness at all sitting together.

Chen Yu looked at everyone present. He had made some simple adjustments to the script of "Aftershock," and with these veteran actors, it would be hard for the film not to be a hit.

"Brother Yu, it's been so long since we last met!"

Wang Jingchun appeared behind Chen Yu.

Facing this award-winning actor who has swept all the major awards, it is a great opportunity to work with him again, and even to play the male lead in a film.

For Wang Jingchun, this was already a tremendous honor! (End of Chapter)