Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 746 Creating another account
The large banquet hall was high-end and luxurious. Some people were carrying wine glasses and moving around, either chatting with people or toasting them, but none of them were too excessive.

Because photography is not prohibited here, there are professional photographers who record the situation, and individuals are not prohibited from taking photos and posting them online; anyone who wants to take photos can do so.

It's all completely open and aboveboard; there's no privacy involved.

They are all public figures anyway. As long as they don't take off their clothes and grope themselves, they shouldn't be afraid of being photographed.

Anyway, Fang Hong is very open and honest. Apart from his family, he and Liu Tianxian are not afraid of being photographed.

"Miss Liu has quite a life, that's good. People should just be themselves and not care about what others think," Commander Cui said, sharing his life experience.

“Yes, I have always maintained this open-minded attitude, but I am still somewhat influenced by worldly things,” Liu Tianxian said.

"That's normal. We're all human, not gods."

Commander Cui said one thing, then added, "Next year, we should still invite Miss Liu to be our Macau image ambassador!"

"If you need me, I'm happy to oblige," Liu Tianxian said with a smile.

The Macao Film Festival will become a calling card for Macao, and the image ambassador is equivalent to the spokesperson for the city.

"Alright, Principal, would you like to spend a few days in Macau? You can experience the local customs and culture, and you can also visit the Grand Lisboa. I'll arrange for someone to entertain you." Commander Cui looked at the two of them.

"I'm not going. I'm not interested in gambling. We're flying back to Beijing tomorrow morning," Fang Hong waved his hand.

“We didn’t realize that. We thought the principal would be the kind of person with a strong sense of adventure,” Director Tan said.

They saw the principal as the kind of person who dared to think big, act boldly, and take on challenges; over the years, taking risks had become commonplace for him.

“What you see is adventure, but behind it is a plan, a result of careful consideration. Gambling is different; it involves an element of luck. Whether you win or lose depends on fate. I’m not one to leave my destiny to luck. I feel a sense of being unable to control my own destiny,” Fang Hong said.

"It's just that I don't feel safe," Liu Tianxian added.

“Yes!” Fang Hong nodded.

"Understood. Then we won't keep you any longer. If you want to come to Macau for fun, you can look at other things if you don't want to gamble." Commander Cui raised his glass.

The officials and celebrities present also raised their glasses, and the glasses clinked together in the air.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation in the banquet hall, after the food and drinks have been enjoyed to the fullest, some celebrities still get the urge to secretly head to places like the Grand Lisboa or the Venetian to gamble a couple of times.

Many celebrities enjoy gambling, and it's not a minority, but the majority.

They do the same things as ordinary people, just in different environments. You like prostitutes, and they like sex.

You like to gamble, and they like to play a few rounds too, which indirectly boosts consumption in Macau, since celebrities are already rich.

Even after the Macau Film Festival ended, the buzz online continues, with many winners receiving prize money ranging from 200 million to 500 million (after adjustments).

Winning an award isn't just about getting a trophy; it's about receiving something tangible, and something more tangible will naturally increase your market value.

When film and television investors, directors recruit behind-the-scenes staff, or select actors, they pay more attention to these award winners, since they already have an impression of them.

Netizens, of course, don't really feel anything; they just see what honors they've received when checking their resumes.

Because Fang Hong's remarks at the Macau awards ceremony were widely reprinted by self-media, the criticism was directed at Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Wong Kar-wai, almost to the point of naming them.

These two are said to be rule-breakers, responsible for the collapse of credibility in the film market.

This put Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Wong Kar-wai in a very passive position. Previously, it was just netizens making a fuss, but now that the principal himself has stepped in to criticize this phenomenon, the nature of the matter has changed.

The principal has a great influence in the film and television industry; he has both status and recognition from higher authorities.

Wong Kar-wai couldn't withstand the pressure from public opinion, especially since the principal had criticized all seventy-odd celebrities, saying they were brainless.

He responded: "The world is vast, far beyond just north and south. To strive for perfection is to stagnate. What you see as just a movie is a world to me. True greatness lies in imperfection; only with flaws can progress be made. A ferryman helps others and himself!"

"Using their status in the underworld to silence the audience—the principal is right, that's blatant rape!"

"The master may be blind, but the audience's eyes are not, and neither is the principal."

"Great perfection seems flawed; I'll help you fill in the gaps!"

Netizens reacted swiftly, and based on that last sentence alone, tens of thousands of netizens rallied on Douban to collectively give "The Ferryman" a 1-star rating.

You can't keep the rating channel closed forever!

This time, Wong Kar-wai was heavily criticized by netizens, and no other celebrity dared to stand up in support; they all kept quiet.

There's nothing else to it; this time, the principal's stance is on the side of the netizens.

The principal is really strange; his stance keeps changing. He used to crack down on celebrities like them severely, and when Liu Yifei was involved, he attacked them indiscriminately.

Then they sided with them to attack film and television capital, and also with the fashion industry; then they sided with the film and television industry again to severely crack down on internet capital.

Anyway, I've never said I'm firmly on either side; I just do whatever I want.

Because the principal stirred up the issue again, major mainstream media outlets also spoke out.

Southern Weekly published an article stating: "The audience is not a lamb to be manipulated by status. All power that attempts to override the quality of a work will ultimately be nailed to the pillar of shame."

The Beijing News defines it as: "A sociological textbook of bad movies!"

This event was also included in the list of key events in Chinese cinema over the past decade!
This shows just how significant the impact of this incident was.

The Communication University of China even included this incident in its curriculum case studies, calling it a classic example of "audience empowerment in the Internet age"!

Multiple mainstream media outlets and the academy have characterized this incident as tantamount to dethroning Wong Kar-wai from his pedestal.

It's fair to say that Wong Kar-wai has completely ruined his reputation, making it very difficult for him to have enough funds to make a movie every few years.

Just as Wong Kar-wai was being heavily criticized and condemned by multiple media outlets, Hendrik Willem Van Loon felt the pressure and had no choice but to respond: "He did something wrong and has already been punished by law."

The "he" here refers to the little house.

He also said, "He worked very hard on set, trying his best to prove himself again."

He also stated, "Railroad Tigers is the result of everyone's joint efforts, and I don't want one person's problem to affect the entire work and the other actors."

The gist of his statement is that his son has already been punished, and he hopes society will be lenient and give him a chance to reform.

These words, even without Fang Hong's intervention, sparked a huge backlash from netizens: "If this happened to anyone else, it would be a stain on their life. Just because he's your son, he can act in movies? Then the anti-DP propaganda becomes a joke!"

"Going to jail is a legal consequence, being blacklisted is a consequence of social responsibility! Don't confuse the two!"

"If a disgraced celebrity simply apologizes and is punished, where is the deterrent effect?"

"Hypocritical! Saying one thing and doing another."

"This sets a bad precedent! Disgraced celebrities can easily make a comeback!"

"We should thank the principal for speaking up. If the principal hadn't brought this up repeatedly, it would have been suppressed from trending topics long ago, and these people wouldn't have responded."

"Yes, Principal is the best, with the most upright values!" "Why doesn't the government investigate them?!"

Just as public opinion was raging, Hendrik Willem Van Loon called Fang Hong, and the call came in through Liu Tianxian.

It's generally difficult for people like them to have Fang Hong's phone number; only a few of his business partners do.

“Principal, I haven’t offended you before! You’re trying to nail me to the pillar of shame, isn’t that inappropriate?” Fang Long said on the phone.

Fang Hong and Liu Tianxian had already returned to the capital. Fang Hong stood in front of the French windows, looking at the snow scene outside, and said, "This is not a matter of whether or not to offend them, but rather that we have crossed the line."

You can say you're having an affair, that's understandable, but if your plan to make your son's comeback succeeds, the entire entertainment industry will be doomed.

Others may not know how rotten these people in the entertainment industry are, but don't you? If they're left unchecked, and disgraced celebrities all manage a successful comeback like your son, it won't just be your son who suffers, but the entire industry; it will have to be completely reshuffled.

"Is it that serious?" Hendrik Willem Van Loon didn't believe it.

"How can it not be that serious? After the restrictions are lifted, do you think this industry is cleaner than the underworld? Cleaner than pornography? Can't you see what the result is for these two industries now? Once they're completely rotten, there will be no mercy. They'll be shut down directly, no matter how big the industry is or how much output it generates." Fang Hong said very seriously.

Once you stop them, they'll destroy any industry, no matter how big. Look how prosperous Dongguan is; they'll take it all down without warning.

Whenever a celebrity is embroiled in a scandal, dozens of companies behind them will disappear. Even though the entertainment industry is often rife with scandals, it's all within acceptable limits.

Fang Hong knew about the training program later on, and he didn't say anything. He just shut it down without hesitation. The output value of that program was no less than that of the film and television industry.

"Don't try to challenge human nature or the bottom line. Once some bottom lines are broken, it's like digging a hole in the entire dam. Those artists who have made mistakes and have a gray area are all watching you, Hendrik Willem Van Loon. They can't wait for you to let your son make a successful comeback."

Then they can just widen the hole you dug. Let me tell you, your son has no choice but to completely cut ties with this industry; there's absolutely no chance left.

"Even if you, Hendrik Willem Van Loon, have a status and prestige that surpasses the heavens, you must completely give up your son's chance to enter the entertainment industry," Fang Hong said again.

The tone was already very stern and resolute, telling Hendrik Willem Van Loon not to waste his efforts and to give up early.

“Principal, I only wanted to give my son a way out. I never intended to destroy the entire industry. My son is 34 years old this year. What can he do? What is he capable of doing? Besides living off my legacy, he has nothing else to do.” Henrik Wong was also an old father.

Like Mr. Wang, he is also a father who worries himself sick over his son.

“I’ve already reported this to my superiors, and they want to crack down on this. You’ve missed your chance. Besides, your son is already better off than most people. You have enough money to ensure he’ll live a life of comfort. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, then take advantage of your youth and start a new account,” Fang Hong said.

Liu Tianxian listened with her head tilted to the side, and frowned slightly when she heard this.

They're shameless! This guy is over sixty years old, and they're still advising him to create another character. If he keeps creating more characters, his wife won't be able to have children anymore.

Henrik Fang was speechless for a moment. If he really found someone to create another account, his reputation would be completely ruined, and his reputation would be tarnished in his later years.

Because this is infidelity, and the child is born out of wedlock.

The principal was ruthless; in order to completely eliminate any possibility of them being taken away, he actually wrote a memorial to the higher authorities.

Fang Hong glanced at Liu Tianxian and suggested again, "Of course, you have another way: have your son get married and have children as soon as possible, and then start playing a secondary account."

"Hey Principal, really, can't you say something else?" Henrik Wong was amused by his words.

"This is my only suggestion, and it's the most reliable one I can give. Honestly, you don't need to worry about whether he'll amount to anything, because you've already done your best for him over the past few decades, and you're still doing your best for him now." Fang Hong's words made some sense.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon has already worked so hard; his son doesn't need to work hard anymore. He can just be a rich second-generation heir who lives a life of leisure and idleness.

"Alright, that's enough. I won't go into details." Hendrik Willem Van Loon was also exhausted by this whole affair.

This incident not only put him under public pressure, but also caused him to run around owing favors to many people.

It can only be said that he thinks too highly of himself, but he is indeed quite important.

After they hung up the phone, Liu Tianxian said, "Really, he's over sixty years old, and you still want him to have a child. He's shameless."

"Thinking about these fathers, I suddenly feel worried about my own future."

Fang Hong sighed and looked at her, saying, "Do you think our son will end up like Xiao Wang and Xiao Fangzi?"

"That depends on how we educate him. If we educate him well, he won't make mistakes." Liu Tianxian was also somewhat worried when she heard him say this.

After all, she had seen too many immoral rich kids who acted recklessly just because they had money.

"How about we create another account? That way we'll be safer," Fang Hong suddenly leaned closer.

"Hehehe"

Liu Tianxian couldn't help but laugh and patted his shoulder a few times.

Just as public opinion surrounding the "little house" was escalating, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Publicity Department jointly issued a statement entitled: "Notice on Carrying Out Comprehensive Governance Work in the Cultural and Entertainment Field."

This statement represents an upgrade in the crackdown on celebrities with bad records. It calls for the creation of a blacklist to screen celebrities with illegal and unethical records related to pornography, gambling, and drugs, and then to strictly prohibit them from entering the entertainment industry.

Artists attempting a comeback will be subject to strict scrutiny; manipulation, whitewashing, and disguised comebacks through variety shows or other means will be strictly prohibited.

Anyone who violates regulations by selecting artists with a bad reputation will be held accountable, including platforms that promote or whitewash these individuals; they will also be held jointly liable.

In other words, the small house cannot even be hyped up, let alone whitewashed through public opinion; it can only be erased.

The announcement was met with jubilation and celebration from netizens.

"It still has to be the principal. Without the principal's help, it wouldn't have been so fast at all."

"The principal is awesome! The principal is the best!"

"The principal is on the side of justice."

After seeing the statement, those celebrities completely gave up the idea of ​​taking the risk. The statement made it very clear that touching it would mean disappearing from the public eye.

Of course, there are many ignorant people; the world is never short of fools.

When Hendrik Willem Van Loon saw this document, he was utterly heartbroken; and his son was also devastated.

But Little House was unconvinced and angrily said, "It must be the principal. I'm going to settle the score with him."

"Snapped!"

Enraged, Hendrik Willem Van Loon slapped his son across the face and scolded him, "Don't you think you've caused enough trouble? You still want to go after them? What right do you have to go after them? They could crush you with a single finger."

You think you're better than Xiao Wang? Better than Hua Yi? You can't compare to anyone, you're just a piece of trash.

These words were shouted out, making Xiao Fang feel extremely wronged. He covered his slapped face and silently lowered his head. His father had never scolded him like that before.

Lin Fengjiao, who was standing to the side, didn't dare to say a word and could only cry silently, wondering how things had come to this.

Henrik Ivankov had no choice but to hope his son would behave himself. If he went to confront the principal, things would be very different now; he might end up in jail again.

This isn't Hong Kong; the nature of taking action here changes.

(End of this chapter)