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Chapter 374: If You Don't Want to Be Shameful, Then Die

After Su Huai's brutal words were uttered, the situation got out of control.

At the end of December, Penguin Video announced that the name of Doupo was missing from the list of upcoming dramas, and then the film company announced that "the scheduled release plan was postponed due to post-production reasons."

This is their last resistance - dragging.

Among the methods of dealing with unexpected events in the entertainment industry, the most passive but also the most cost-effective option is to remain silent and procrastinate.

Common name: Playing dead.

In modern society, with many hot topics and a fast pace, it is difficult for most netizens to keep their attention on one thing. There is always a chance to turn things around after the heat has passed.

Mr. Chen and others decided to broadcast the video nakedly, but there are some skills to doing so.

If we release it at this pace, we will probably be criticized a lot, so it would be better to postpone it and see how netizens react.

result……

There were overwhelming comments like “The penguin has gotten scared,” “It confessed without being asked,” and “It looks like the finished film is so bad it cannot be shown to the public.”

It’s all rhythm.

Although it did not make it to the hot searches, there was a sense of collective ridicule under any related topic, and public opinion showed no sign of easing.

The fever, which normally would have subsided within 72 hours, lasted for 7 days and still showed no signs of stopping.

“This drama is doomed to fail.”

Mr. Chen shook his head and stopped struggling.

Things that are ridiculed by everyone usually have three endings:

First, the quality is very good. Users who had no expectations found unexpected surprises, rebounded strongly, and finally reversed the situation.

Second, the quality is average. Users are picky and nitpicking, and the original quality score of 6 was reduced to 4 points.

Third, the quality is terrible and it will never be reborn if it is trampled upon.

Even the most optimistic people now dare not believe that Doupo will be the first one.

In fact, it’s not impossible to make money from bad movies and TV series. If the marketing is done well, the audience can be lured in to watch, and the merchants and capital can be tricked into paying the bills. Then, after getting the money, you can just walk away... For example, weight loss pills?

But the problem with Doupo is that it can’t be marketed. Its popularity has skyrocketed and everyone is just laughing at it.

"Boss Su is too disrespectful..."

The head of the advertising department complained unhappily. Mr. Chen glanced at him and said coldly, "Why should they give me face?"

The conference room was silent.

"If you stick your head out or shrink your head, you'll get killed. Let's broadcast it!"

After much delay until the end of January, Doupo was finally launched.

Six episodes were released that day and the show was extremely popular, and was instantly criticized and became a hot topic.

This time, no amount of money could suppress the popularity.

Every time a producer withdraws one, netizens immediately come up with a new one, and the list goes on and on.

The comments in Penguin Video were even uglier. The actress was scolded for being too ugly, the costumes and makeup were scolded for being perfunctory, the special effects were scolded for being fraudulent...it was all scolding.

In the fifth episode, the famous scene where Xiao Dong transformed into a horse exploded to the top as soon as it appeared.

Yu Rongguang also hired some internet trolls to try to struggle and control the comments.

【“Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don’t despise the young and poor!” After watching the first two episodes, it turns out that Rongguang Sect is its signature! Fast pace! Great special effects! Real scenes are also super beautiful! The plot is also very attractive! I was afraid that it would be changed, but after watching it, I feel that the adaptations are within the acceptable range and are more suitable for the form of TV series! The acting skills of the actors are also online! I will definitely follow this drama! 】

[The Rongguang team, a lot of real-life shooting in China, 1:1 Warcraft models + special effects, a very dedicated team, this Battle Through the Heavens may be a little different from what you imagined, but it will definitely not disappoint you. I followed the live broadcast of Penguin! The first two episodes were so fast and exciting!!!]

As a result, numerous fans of the original novel praised the entire crew.

Because the insults were so dirty, many users had their accounts cancelled and had to completely bid farewell to public opinion platforms such as Weibo and Douban.

But this couldn't save the opening score of 3.3.

In fact, the average data for the first day was quite good, close to 4000 million, which is the data only achieved by a hit drama.

However, no business was deceived into coming in to kill, which resulted in such a huge IP being left naked to the end.

There is no need to expect new members and conversions, as they are all given for free.

In less than three days, Penguin removed the recommendation from its homepage and completely gave up on the show.

Next, they started shifting the blame and holding people accountable.

Director Yu was the first to fire the salvo on Weibo, even at the cost of exposing industry insider information in order to clear his name.

"I am just a director. The only thing I can do is to make the film with the required quality and quantity at the required cost, with the required actors and according to the required plot.

I did it and I have a clear conscience.

As for the 8 million investment rumored online, I don’t know. Maybe some investors did get cheated of that much after reselling their shares at a premium?
Anyway, I was paid less than a quarter of the money. The reason why the special effects were so-so was not the fault of the director team. "

As soon as these words came out, Xing Yu was also caught in the center of the storm.

Xingyu was not among the investors initially registered, but his name was added in the middle. After the film was released, his name was removed again, and it was a quick in and out.

Therefore, many netizens speculated whether Xing Yu was among “certain people”.

For this reason, Xingyu also issued a notice.

The little words he wrote are so mean.

“When Doupo suddenly pulled us in during filming, we thought we had found a pie in the sky.

I ran over excitedly to take a look, and it turned out to be a piece of squash that had been stepped on.

There happened to be someone who was particularly interested in this and negotiated with Xingyu to see if we could sell the shares to them. We took the money with tears in our eyes and ran away on the train overnight.

In the end, I didn't get away, but was chased by some people, which made me feel disgusted.

Then we have to talk about it properly.

No matter what happened afterwards, Xing Yu always stood at the forefront of the crowd and made outstanding contributions to preventing everyone from eating shit.

From Xingyu's perspective, we have no reason to claim compensation from any party, but we will support anyone in claiming compensation from the film company. This kind of inferior project that harms big IPs just to make money should not have any room to survive. If it happens again next time, we will still criticize it."

As soon as the announcement came out, it immediately received high praise from netizens.

Praise me, praise me all!

“A conscientious company.”

"You're so sexy, Xingxing!"

"I stand with Xing Yu this time. It is our right to refuse to eat shit."

"The boycott is over. Letting Doupo make money is an insult to all of our online novel readers and a source of constant harm."

"Let me make this clear: my Penguin Video membership will not be renewed after it expires."

"Dou Qi Hua Ma really ruined my youth. Xing Yu understands young people. Next time, I will vote on your projects without thinking!"

Gu Tonglin read the comments online and almost vomited blood in anger.

Why?
You made 3000 million just by reselling it, and also gained a good reputation?
I am so angry!

This matter is indeed very upsetting. From Penguin Video to Yida Xinli and the production team, everyone is furious.

Su Huai, you really dare to do something extreme...

But no matter how much they complained in private, no one dared to settle the score with Su Huai. No one dared to say a harsh word.

On the contrary, because of Su Huai's determination to break off relations, they no longer had any hope and focused their fire on Gu Tonglin, trying to recover their losses and regain his trust.

In the future, I will have to work with Xingyu after all.

He and his family can suppress everyone, leaving even a giant company like Penguin helpless. So if it is a true co-production... no one can't figure out the math.

A world where only one person is hurt was officially achieved in early February.

Lao Jiang was the most ruthless. He declared the contract invalid and kicked him out of the project on the grounds that he had not received funds from Gu Tonglin.

Then Yida Film and Television issued an announcement, stamped it with a red seal, and wiped out the matter completely.

"The Doujian project led by our company has never received the investment promised by xx company. It is precisely because the other party has been slow to inject capital into the project that the funds for the post-production special effects are insufficient, which has hurt the expectations of the majority of readers of the original novel. Regarding this..."

He apologized a lot, but tried to pass on all the blame, and finally sued Gu Tonglin.

In fact, people who are familiar with the business know that the money collected by this fund pool will never be spent, but will be pretended to be production costs and is actually profit.

The 5000 million that Gu Tonglin paid to buy the shares was protection money paid to Xing Yu.

After he took over, he spent his own money to hire internet trolls for publicity, which was protection money paid to Yida and Xinli.

After the final battle was over, he still had to pay protection fees to Penguin.

As a result, Yida Film and Television has now turned against him and is now holding him accountable, forcing him into a corner.

Finally, Gu Huatang couldn't sit still anymore.

He called Wang Jianlin directly and said, "Old Wang, your subordinates are not doing things in a decent way!"

Do you think Wang Jianlin knew about this?

Don't ask, you just don't know.

"Something's up? Wait for me to check it out. I'll give you an explanation later."

In the end, Lao Jiang was removed from his position, but the lawsuit for compensation by Yida Film and Television is still ongoing.

Mr. Wang was very embarrassed: "I'm sorry, brother, no one can take over Yida Films now. Our Yida Film is seeking to acquire it in full. There are some things that I can't handle directly..."

Is this enough face given?

But it doesn't matter.

Gu Huatang glared at Gu Tonglin angrily and continued to look for Penguin’s people.

He had nothing to do with Xiao Ma Ge, and went through a lot of detours to find Sun Zhonghuai, the president of Tingxun Video, through an intermediary.

They were more polite here, saying "I will handle it properly" all the time, and will sue Penguin's legal department as they please.

After being tortured for half a month, Gu Tonglin finally reacted: "That's not right! For such a small matter, there is no reason for him not to give face to our Gu family, right..."

Gu Huatang's face turned pale and he called Gu Tongshu in the evening.

"Do you know about Xiao Ba's matter?"

"Know something."

Gu Tongshu coaxed his old father cheerfully: "Don't worry, I'll let Yueyue and Xiaosu have a good chat. We are family, why make it so awkward?"

"Humph!"

Gu Huatang's anger not only did not subside, but became even stronger.

"You helped this little brat up, but your words don't work, and you still need Yueyue to coax him?! What nonsense!"

Gu Tongshu immediately complained: "Dad, what do you mean I helped you get started? How can our family have any influence in the entertainment industry? We have nothing to do with it at all!
This kid and I have never gotten along. I've suppressed him and scolded him, but he did it himself. Now I'm asking him for something. How can I save my face?
Only Yueyue can speak, he only gives Yueyue face.

Anyway, I promise to take care of it, so don't worry about it. My second uncle isn't even worried, and you're worried as hell."

Gu Huatang had no choice but to send Gu Tonglin to persuade Gu Tongshu.

"Go find your brother. No one else can solve this problem except him. I'm old and my face is useless in public!"

This sounds sad, but it's actually full of resentment.

Speaking of Gu Tongshu, Gu Tonglin felt scared and couldn't help begging, "Uncle, why don't you ask Su Huai for me? I'm sure my brother will punish me..."

Gu Huatang hesitated: "Su Huai and I are not familiar with each other..."

Gu Tonglin hurriedly urged: "No matter how unfamiliar you are, you are still Yueyue's grandfather. If he doesn't give face to my brother, how can he not give face to you?"

Gu Huatang thought about it and felt that he should give Su Huai a "warning".

"This kid is really a bit outrageous. How could he kill someone like that? I'll ask him."

Gu Huatang, in a fit of anger, really called Su Huai's cell phone.

"Xiao Su, I'm Gu Huatang."

The moment Su Huai heard that pretentious voice, his face turned cold.

He still underestimated the arrogance and seniority of this kind of person - How dare you call me?

Although his face was cold, his tone was warm: "Grandpa Gu, how are you doing recently? I haven't had time to visit you, and I'm so ashamed of you for asking me! Is it because of my uncle's matter?"

Gu Huatang felt better when he heard the warm and respectful tone from the other side.

"Yes, Xiao Su, there are some misunderstandings between Tong Lin and you, and I felt very uncomfortable after hearing it.

For ordinary business, don’t let it escalate into a dispute of personal feelings. We are all family, so why can’t we sit down and talk it out slowly?

We have to make it known to everyone. The one who is missing is our Gu family. What do you think? Xiao Su."

Misunderstanding? Ha!

"You're right." Su Huai accepted it all, but he didn't forget to complain, "But I can't do anything about this. If I don't have an attitude at this point, who will respect us in the future? How can the company continue?"

"That's the truth, but it shouldn't be done this way. I know you feel wronged, but elders are still elders after all..."

After a lot of rambling, the core of the story is just one sentence: Our Gu family’s face is a face, but your face is not.

Now that we have come to this, what else is there to talk about?
Su Huai smiled and replied: "You are right, I am young and impulsive, and I don't think about things. I will pay more attention in the future. How about this, you tell me what to do, and I will do it immediately, okay?"

Gu Huatang grinned, raised his head and glanced at Gu Tonglin, feeling very proud.

"I'm embarrassed to bother you with other things. Just help those investors and ask them to withdraw the lawsuit and return the remaining money to them, okay?"

The total amount is more than 3 million, with 2 million left. Gu Huatang's intention is to let Gu Tonglin get out of this unscathed, playing the game for nothing but without losing money.

In his opinion, this was enough to give Su Huai face.

Su Huai readily agreed: "Okay, I'll do my best to communicate, you wait for my good news!"

After hanging up the phone, Su Huai gave the commander an order: "Contact the investors and tell them that they can start the next step."

The young man sucked his teeth and sneered softly: "You really think you are the boss..."

The next day, the main force of the prosecution, centered around the Northeast Big Brother, turned around and pointed their guns at Gu Tonglin.

Originally, they sued the crew of Fights Break Sphere, which seemed grand, but actually left room for maneuver.

Now, they are suing Gu Financial Asset Management Company for fraud.

The reasons for the lawsuit are as follows: Gu's Financial Management, knowing the actual investment amount of Doupo, first defrauded the producer of shares by means of contract fraud, and then gained the trust of the parties by falsely claiming that "Xingyu Company is a project participant and highly optimistic about the project's profitability", causing the parties to purchase shares at an extremely high premium, and subjectively had the intention of defrauding the parties of their property...

When the court summons was sent to Gu Tonglin's office, the entire Gu family was in an uproar.

(End of this chapter)