Chapter 26 Chapter 26
As soon as the news of xx brand's insult to China broke out, it immediately caused a huge stir.
Everyone turned into Sherlock Holmes, and soon, xx's words and deeds over the years were exposed.
People then discovered that xx had always looked down on China.
A few years ago, it was revealed that in xx's stores, the staff only served foreign customers but ignored domestic customers.
However, xx later suppressed it with public relations.
There were also many other things, all of which were different treatments for foreign and domestic customers.
However, the incidents were not serious, and many people were used to the arrogance of xx, a top foreign luxury brand, so they usually just endured it.
Now that it has been exposed, everyone has suddenly realized.
Moreover, someone dug up xx's financial reports over the years and found that xx's sales in the Chinese market have been increasing year by year, almost accounting for nearly half of its total sales.
They are clearly the gold masters, yet they are treated like grandsons.
So it turns out they were considered big suckers!
In the final analysis, xx's arrogance and humiliation of China are merely because they were used to bullying China.
But times have changed, and the Chinese people today will not put up with this.
Therefore, a wave of "boycotting xx" quickly swept across the internet.
【I'm not a rich person, I probably only spend about a million yuan a year on xx. Before, I treated this money as feeding the dogs. From now on, don't even think about me spending a penny more!】
【I visited xx once before, not because I couldn't afford it, but because I really didn't like it. As a result, the clerk sarcastically said that poor people shouldn't come to xx. Don't worry, I will never come again in my life! Any Chinese person with a little dignity wouldn't come!】
【Don't just focus on xx, it also has a series of sub-brands! There are xxx, xx... I've listed them all. We must treat them equally and not let go of a single one!】
【Thank you, information organizer, it's been spread!】
【Spread +1】
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Celebrities also reacted quickly, quickly distancing themselves from xx.
In just one day, xx's market value evaporated by more than 20%, and the stock price plummeted.
The xx executives, who had previously been arrogant and refused to admit their mistakes, quickly apologized and the chief designer resigned.
But it was too late.
xx's reputation in China was completely ruined, and a few months later, xx could no longer hold on and sadly withdrew from the Chinese market.
After this incident, other foreign brands became much more honest, not only improving their service attitude but also specially posting Weibo posts to appease domestic customers, stating that they absolutely did not discriminate.
Of course, this is a later story.
After xx knelt down, Zuo Hang, who had been promoting it, suffered a great setback, even affecting his parent company, Xingmao Media. They are now overwhelmed and have no mood to cause trouble in the fan groups of Meng Yuansheng and others.
His fate also made other companies that were previously restless feel apprehensive.
They have used this method countless times, but this is the first time they have encountered such a strange situation.
Thinking back, since Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin participated in the program, Jiang Mo targeted them first, and then Jiang Mo fell. Then, people from Guangyi tried to smear them, and then Guangyi fell.
And now Zuo Hang, it can be said that everyone who wants to provoke them has had a bad ending.
Damn it!
These two artists are toxic!!
Everyone became increasingly alarmed, fearing that they would follow in the footsteps of these few people.
Without their mischief, the fan groups have been much more peaceful recently, and the performance rhythm has returned to normal. Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin are much more relaxed.
However, time is still tight, because they need to take one day off to go to Beijing to film the Tianzhu mobile phone commercial.
This is their first time leaving Dunhai City in more than a month.
When the two followed Gu Xing Shi out of the dormitory door, they were a little dazed.
The three of them walked out together and were quickly spotted by the waiting fans, who immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
This kind of scene has happened every day for the past month.
But the two being cheered still felt shocked and grateful.
After all, before they entered here, they were just ordinary civilians. Who could have imagined that so many things would happen in more than a month? It's simply unbelievable.
Gu Xing Shi is the same, so he doesn't urge them, but lets them greet the fans properly. Even if some fans have photos in their hands, he will take them and have them signed before handing them back.
However, he didn't expect that after he handed it over this time, the little fan blushed and asked, "Manager brother, can I shake your hand?"
Gu Xing Shi was stunned.
The little fan's eyes sparkled as she sincerely said, "Don't listen to those malicious people. The fans are very grateful for your efforts and care for the brothers. Thank you very much."
Other fans also recognized Gu Xing Shi and came over to encourage him.
"Manager Gu, please don't listen to what outsiders say, we all think you are great!"
"Manager Gu, add oil! We will always support you!"
"Manager Gu, I'm your fan because of your looks! I want to have monkeys with you!"
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Listening to the fans' chatter, Gu Xing Shi couldn't help but laugh, but his heart softened.
Facing such pure and ardent emotions, it's really hard not to be moved.
In the end, he just waved his hand lightly: "Don't worry, go back early."
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Arriving in Beijing, the three of them didn't have time to rest and rushed to the filming location.
Tianzhu mobile phone youth version invited a total of six young artists as spokespersons.
Besides Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin, there are three young actresses and one young actor.
They will film with the young actor.
The young actor is named Yan Luoyuan. Two years ago, he played the second male lead in a hit campus drama and became popular, with high popularity.
When the three of them entered the filming location by car, they saw Yan Luoyuan's fans surrounding the area.
However, they didn't expect that when they arrived at the scene, they found out that Yan Luoyuan hadn't arrived yet.
In fact, the filming was delayed until now to accommodate Yan Luoyuan.
Including the filming time, Yan Luoyuan's team requested to film first, but they didn't want to start until 2 pm.
After a lot of negotiation, they reluctantly agreed to start filming at 11 am.
But now it's 11:30, and they haven't even come yet.
Not only did they not come, they didn't even call to explain the situation.
The crew almost blew up the other party's phone before finally contacting Yan Luoyuan's manager, Zhu Xin.
Zhu Xin kept apologizing with a very good tone, saying that Yan Luoyuan was feeling unwell and was late, and would come right away.
This "right away" had no further explanation.
Gu Xing Shi glanced at his watch and frowned slightly.
If they delay any longer, they won't have enough time. If they miss the plane, it will affect the subsequent schedule of "Boy Group Training Camp".
He comforted the anxious Meng Yuansheng and the two, went out to find the crew, and asked if they could film first.
The crew was also full of anger.
And Yan Luoyuan didn't answer the phone anymore, the director was also annoyed, and directly decided: "Okay! You film first."
Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin had already done their makeup and hair, and only needed to touch up their makeup.
After some adjustments on the scene, filming could finally begin.
It was already 2 pm at this time.
And Yan Luoyuan finally arrived late.
He was wearing sunglasses that covered most of his face, with one hand in his pocket, looking listless, yawning constantly.
His manager was good at dealing with people, and he apologized repeatedly as soon as he arrived, and asked his assistant to distribute coffee to them, saying that Yan Luoyuan was feeling unwell and asked everyone to be more tolerant.
Originally, everyone was angry, but after he said this, and Yan Luoyuan really looked unwell, any resentment couldn't be expressed.
But at this moment, Gu Xing Shi suddenly heard the system say: 【He served two gold masters last night, so of course his body would be unwell~】
Gu Xing Shi was shocked: 【Tell me more!】
System: 【Yan Luoyuan's manager, who is called a manager, is actually a pimp. He often introduces gold masters to his artists. Among them, Yan Luoyuan is the most obedient and has the best resources.】
【Last night, Yan Luoyuan was originally arranged with a female gold master, but in the middle of the night, he went to another place and didn't break up until morning, only sleeping for two or three hours. So he is naturally not energetic. The funniest thing is that before he left, he used Yan Luoyuan's account to post a Weibo message saying that he was unwell but still insisted on going to work, earning the fans' sympathy.】
Gu Xing Shi's eyebrows immediately furrowed.
The system continued: 【Of course, this Yan Luoyuan is not a good person either. He plays around privately, regardless of gender. He has also participated in several silver parties. After his manager found out, not only did he not blame him, but he also covered it up. Fans still think he is a clean and innocent little virgin who has never been in a relationship.】
Gu Xing Shi's eyebrows were completely knotted, and after a long time, he squeezed out a sentence: 【…They are really a perfect match.】
And, playing so wildly, isn't he afraid of kidney deficiency?!
Gu Xing Shi rubbed his temples.
He still thought too little. He thought he only needed to pay attention to whether the brand had any melons, but it turned out that even normal brands could encounter strange colleagues.
But he could only endure this time. He really hoped there wouldn't be a next time.
But what he didn't expect was that even though they didn't blame Yan Luoyuan's team, his manager started making trouble first.
He directly approached the director: "Director Ni, wasn't it agreed that Luoyuan would film first?"
The director said angrily: "Originally it was, but look at the time, how long were you late? And your makeup and hair weren't done. You can't let everyone wait for him, right?"
Zhu Xin: "Director Ni, it's not our intention. You also saw that Luoyuan is not feeling well. If we wait any longer, we don't know if he can hold on. If the filming is not completed, it will be bad..."
The director frowned.
Zhu Xin saw this and showed a smug smile.
As long as the director hesitated, it meant he was wavering. Next, he only needed to persuade the two little trainees and their manager, and there would be no problem.
This is not difficult.
In his opinion, two trainees from a small company, even if they luckily got this opportunity, they should be subservient to them when facing them. It's not a big deal to let them wait a little!
However, he didn't expect that as soon as he spoke, Gu Xing Shi immediately rejected him.
Zhu Xin was stunned: "Manager Gu, did you not hear what I said?"
Gu Xing Shi: "No, I heard very clearly. I refuse."
Zhu Xin didn't expect Gu Xing Shi to be so unaccommodating, and his face immediately became very ugly: "Manager Gu, you may have just entered the industry and don't know many rules. Luoyuan is a senior, and your artists are just trainees who haven't debuted yet. Whether it's by seniority or debut time, your side is the junior. Showing respect to seniors is appropriate, otherwise, if it spreads, your artists disrespecting seniors will make it very difficult to mix in this industry."
Gu Xing Shi was almost amused.
He had never seen such a shameless person.
"First, we have already been very accommodating. From the shooting time to the order, it was you who were late for 3 hours. According to the previously agreed time, it should be our turn now."
Gu Xing Shi said unceremoniously, "As for how your artists will do in the industry, don't worry about it. Instead of worrying about that, you should take care of yourself first."
Zhu Xin was shocked.
He didn't expect Gu Xing Shi to be so tough!
How dare he!!
Zhu Xin's tone was cold: "Young man, you should leave yourself some leeway, don't be too arrogant, lest you offend someone you can't afford to offend, and damage your future."
"Threatening me?" Gu Xing Shi laughed. "I'll return this sentence to you. Don't always think about bullying others based on seniority, lest you offend someone you can't afford to offend, not only damaging your own future but also implicating the gold masters behind you."
Zhu Xin was suddenly suspicious: "You..."
But Gu Xing Shi had stopped paying attention to him, and looked at the director as if nothing had happened: "Director Ni, can we film now?"
The director, who had been pretending to be calm, immediately woke up: "Film, film, film now."
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Zhu Xin was humiliated by Gu Xing Shi and returned to the rest room with a gloomy expression.
Yan Luoyuan was playing with his phone. Hearing him come in, he said casually, "Is it settled?"
Zhu Xin gritted his teeth: "No..."
Yan Luoyuan was still saying: "If it had been done as I said, we would film at 2 pm... Wait, what did you say? No?"
"Yes." Zhu Xin couldn't help but tell Yan Luoyuan what Gu Xing Shi said.
Yan Luoyuan couldn't believe it: "Is he crazy? Does he know who I am?"
Zhu Xin didn't speak.
Gu Xing Shi's words always made him feel uneasy.
Yan Luoyuan sneered: "You are becoming more and more timid. A small manager is just bluffing, and you are so scared."
"It's not that simple." Zhu Xin said, "If he didn't have any background, how could two trainees film a commercial for Tianzhu."
"So what?" Yan Luoyuan didn't care. "The people behind me are President Ning and the others. I know everyone they play with, but I've never seen these few. To surpass me, heh, unless he hooks up with the head of the Wen family."
But everyone knows that Wen Yue is always clean and never mixes with them.
Zhu Xin's face turned from gloomy to clear: "You're right, I almost got fooled by that kid!"
Unexpectedly, he was tricked by a newcomer who had just entered the industry.
Zhu Xin was both angry and humiliated.
Yan Luoyuan said: "Let's go, let's go out and expose him now, and let him and his two poor trainees get lost."
"Wait." Zhu Xin stopped him. "Filming has already started. This is Tianzhu's commercial. If something really goes wrong and it reaches Mr. Wen, President Ning and the others may not be willing to protect you."
"Then what should we do? Just let him humiliate me like this?" Yan Luoyuan was dissatisfied.
Since he became popular two years ago, he has always been cherished and respected by others.
Filming a commercial with two trainees already made him unhappy, and now he has to film after them. If this gets out, what face will he have!
Zhu Xin skillfully appeased him: "What's the rush, let me check it out. If he really fooled me, I'll make him pay the price!"
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After Gu Xing Shi sent Zhu Xin away, he thought they would make trouble, but until Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin finished filming the commercial, Yan Luoyuan's side was quiet.
It was really surprising.
So, Gu Xing Shi didn't take this little episode to heart anymore.
As soon as the commercial was finished, he took everyone to the airport.
When the car drove out of the studio, the sun had already set, but Gu Xing Shi still saw Yan Luoyuan's fans waiting at the door.
Several fans were tired and sitting on the ground, but they still held their light boards.
He has no right to comment on these fans' actions, but thinking of their enthusiasm, yet they were disappointed by such a liar with a chaotic private life, his mood was a little heavy.
After returning to Dunhai City, they quickly fell into busyness.
A new round of performances is imminent, and Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin's daily schedule is rehearsal, eating, and sleeping. Although they are busy, it is smooth.
Compared to them, Gu Xing Shi's work is not going so smoothly.
First, several collaborations that were being discussed were suddenly withdrawn.
Then, several song creation collaborations that had been agreed upon also had problems. Although they were resolved by Gu Xing Shi's efforts, he still sensed something wrong.
Yin Hefeng knew about this and couldn't help but ask: "Did you offend someone?"
"No." Gu Xing Shi was very puzzled. He has been very honest recently, only eating melons honestly and not even posting comments.
But speaking of offending people, he suddenly remembered the incident during the commercial shoot.
Could it be...
At this moment, he received a call from Liang Wenjun.
Liang Wenjun's first sentence was: "Xiao Gu, how did you offend President Ning?"
Gu Xing Shi was very puzzled: "Who is President Ning? I don't know him."
Liang Wenjun was also stunned: "You don't know him? Then why did I hear that he said you were unappreciative and wanted to teach you a lesson."
Gu Xing Shi suddenly thought of something and asked the system: 【Is Yan Luoyuan's gold master surnamed Ning?】
System: 【Yes, he has a gold master surnamed Ning.】
Case closed.
It is most likely Yan Luoyuan and the others who are behind this.
Liang Wenjun told him that this President Ning is the CEO of Xingmao Media, with great power in the industry. Correspondingly, his temper is also very big. If you offend him, you will either die or be severely injured.
If it were someone else, Liang Wenjun would definitely suggest that she arrange a meeting to mediate between them.
But this President Ning's private life is very chaotic, especially he likes handsome boys. Liang Wenjun was afraid that if the mediation failed, what if this old lecher took a liking to Gu Xing Shi?
Therefore, she could only subtly remind Gu Xing Shi to keep a low profile recently and weather this storm.
After all, even if he is very capable, he can't control everything. He will only give Gu Xing Shi a lesson. When she is there to mediate, they will give her face and won't target Gu Xing Shi all the time. It's just that this period of time will be difficult.
Gu Xing Shi calmly thanked her, but after hanging up the phone, his face immediately turned cold.
The system is very perceptive and provides information: 【This President Ning is called Ning Tianyou. Xingmao Media was founded by his brother Ning Tianzao. Ning Tianzao is very talented and upright. Xingmao Media was built by him and his wife with their own hands. Initially, Ning Tianzao also brought Ning Tianyou into the company. Unexpectedly, Ning Tianyou had little ability but a lot of lust. He wanted to engage in unspoken rules, but Ning Tianzao found out and kicked him out.】
【Later, Ning Tianyou cried and swore that he would never do it again, so Ning Tianzao softened his heart and let him return to the company, but only gave him an idle position and had someone watching him. Ning Tianyou therefore hated his brother to the bone, and later tampered with the brakes on Ning Tianzao's car. Later, Ning Tianzao and his wife were in a car accident, and they died on the spot, leaving behind a six-year-old son named Ning Wenzhuo.】
【After the death of his brother and sister-in-law, Ning Tianyou immediately used the excuse of helping his nephew manage the company to seize Xingmao Media. He secretly eliminated dissidents and drove away all the old employees left by Ning Tianzao and his wife. He also sent Ning Wenzhuo abroad, even bribing people to seduce him to fall, but luckily, the child was clever and escaped.】
【Ning Wenzhuo has always suspected that Ning Tianyou was involved in the death of his parents. Although he has been abroad these years, he pretends to be a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink, and play to paralyze Ning Tianyou, but he has been secretly investigating this matter...】
Gu Xing Shi listened while silently thinking in his heart.
When the system finished speaking, he already had a plan in mind.
Endure it?
Or bow down to this kind of trash?
He wouldn't choose either.
It's just that Ning Tianyou is deeply rooted, and it's not so easy to bring him down in a short time.
But he doesn't only have Ning Tianyou as an enemy.
Thinking of this, he asked the system again: 【System~ I asked you to keep an eye on Yan Luoyuan last time. Does he have any new melons recently?】
The system immediately became excited: 【Host, I was just about to tell you! Yan Luoyuan is restless again. Tonight, he organized a silver party, and the address is...】
Gu Xing Shi: 【Very good.】
He took out a new phone and dialed: "Hello, is this 110? I want to report a crime."
Tonight, he is a member of the masses.