Chapter 44 Chapter 44 (Revised)
After Jiang Sining's agent released the fabricated negative news about Qin Wen, the uneasy feeling in his heart didn't lessen; instead, it grew heavier.
He stared at Gu Xing Shi's name, finding it increasingly familiar.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. Before he could figure it out, his assistant called, panicked: "Wu Ge, someone is exposing Sining Ge's negative news online!"
Jiang Sining didn't take it seriously: "Is this your first day working for me? It's just some internet trolls. Just suppress it. Why bring up such a trivial matter?"
The assistant became anxious: "This time is different, the one releasing the negative news is 10086!"
Jiang Sining's agent's face suddenly changed.
He finally remembered who Gu Xing Shi was!!
Jiang Sining, however, hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation, his face full of impatience: "What 10086? What are you talking about?"
The agent: "It's the marketing account that exposes real news! Isn't it said that the person behind it might be the police! It's related to this Gu Xing Shi!!"
As he spoke, he opened Weibo.
Sure enough, he saw Jiang Sining's name on the hot search.
#JiangSiningBoughtInternetTrolls#
#QinWensNegativeNewsWasReleasedByJiangSining#
[I said, Qin Wen, a rookie who just debuted, how come there's so much negative news all of a sudden? Turns out there's a "top-tier" star involved!]
[HAHAHAHAHAHA, is Jiang Sining freaking out? Qin Wen, playing the second male lead, has more popularity than him, the main lead!]
[During the interview, didn't Jiang Sining say he wanted fair competition between the two dramas? This is how fair it is?]
The agent clicked in and almost cursed.
Who the hell clarifies negative news by directly exposing the internet trolls?!
Not to mention, even the company behind the trolls was exposed! Do you have any morals!!!
Fortunately, he reacted quickly, calming fans while getting an assistant to take the fall.
So, Jiang Sining's fans quickly went to the front lines.
[Don't be ridiculous, what status does our Sining Ge have, does he need to target a newly debuted rookie?]
[The agency released a statement, a junior assistant is a Qin Wen hater, and used the company's name to do it! The person has been fired!]
[Our brother is innocent, things done by Qin Wen's haters can be blamed on him, it's really hard being popular!]
…
Jiang Sining's fans have always been fiercely protective. Seeing this, the agent breathed a sigh of relief.
But at this moment, 10086 posted another Weibo.
This time, he revealed that when Jiang Sining was filming, because the producer praised his stunt double's good looks, he sabotaged the stunt double's harness, causing the stunt double to be seriously injured, losing his career and health, and suffering greatly for years.
He even attached screenshots of the stunt double's Weibo posts and account where he'd been seeking justice for years.
Many people immediately rushed in.
[This injury looks so serious! So pitiful! @JiangSining are you even human!]
[The injury was five years ago? I remember there were news reports at the time that Jiang Sining had a harness accident, got injured but still finished filming, fans praised his dedication, it turns out it was someone else's blood and tears!]
[This is murder!! If it's true, Jiang Sining is too lawless! Relevant departments please investigate and severely punish!]
As soon as this revelation came out, even Jiang Sining himself was surprised, then angrily said to his agent: "Didn't you say everything was cleaned up, that there was no evidence left?"
The agent was also panicked: "There wasn't any evidence at the time! Otherwise, his years of seeking justice wouldn't have been unsuccessful!"
At this time, the assistant said with difficulty: "Sining Ge, Wu Ge, the fan group keeps asking the company and Sining Ge to clarify, this…"
"Even if he knows it's true, so what? What are we afraid of without evidence!" Jiang Sining said viciously, "Go post a Weibo for me!"
So, netizens soon discovered that Jiang Sining had also posted a Weibo, stating that it was indeed his stunt double from back then, but the injury was purely accidental, and that out of sympathy he gave him a sum of money, which probably gave him some unwarranted ideas, causing him to harass him for years. He had endured it, but now this matter had seriously affected his work and life, and he would no longer tolerate it, and would take the matter to court to clear his name.
At the end, he even swore that if he had committed any illegal or criminal acts, the police would immediately arrest him.
This statement was powerful.
The fans were immediately excited.
[I knew it, brother isn't that kind of person, always protecting the best Sining Ge!]
[HAHAHAHAHAHA I like brother's tough response!]
[You guys said that 10086 is someone from the police? Why are they backing down now! Our brother said that if he did something illegal, the police would arrest him. What, they released the negative news so fiercely, but now they dare not?]
…
Besides Jiang Sining's fans, many people were stirring up trouble, saying that 10086 was just lucky, and happened to stumble upon some real news, and that they were Le Shi's internet trolls.
Why else wouldn't they directly clarify Qin Wen's negative news, but instead release information about internet trolls to divert attention?
When Gu Xing Shi saw it, he was stunned: "Qin Wen has only debuted for so long, does he already have so many haters?"
The system said gloomily: "[It's not Qin Wen's haters, it's your...]"
Gu Xing Shi: "[Me?] "
Gu Xing Shi: "[How is that possible, I've always been kind to others.]"
The system: "[...]"
The system: "[Host, if you don't want your conscience, donate it to those in need. Think about it, since 10086 appeared, how many melons have been exposed, how many people have been sent to jail, do you know how many people hate you?] "
Gu Xing Shi righteously said: "[I'm just doing my duty as a law-abiding citizen, and even if it's a far-fetched argument, if they're so easily sent to jail, aren't they in the wrong?]"
The system: "[...]"
The system chose to give up.
As for 10086's haters, they didn't care whether Jiang Sining and Qin Wen's negative news was true or false, they only wanted to pull 10086 down from the altar and tear him apart.
It's just that the previous melons were all proven true, and they had no room for argument.
But this time is different.
Jiang Sining reacted so strongly, doesn't that show that the melon is fake!
For the haters, as long as they can prove that 10086 is not invincible, it means they have found his weakness, and they will eventually be able to drag him out from behind the layers of the internet for judgment.
Jiang Sining and his agent watched the haters attack 10086, feeling very relieved.
Jiang Sining smugly said: "I said it before, what's there to worry about! It's just an online marketing account, look how scared you are."
The agent wiped the sweat from his forehead, just about to say something, when the doorbell rang.
The agent thought it was Jiang Sining ordering takeout again, so he opened the door and saw a group of police officers.
The agent: "!!!"
Jiang Sining, with his hands in his pockets, walked over casually: "Who are you…"
"Are you Jiang Sining?" A police officer held up the arrest warrant, "Hello, we are…"
Before he could finish, Jiang Sining yelled: "Even if I had someone release negative news about Qin Wen, it's just defamation, why are you arresting me!!"
The police officer looked puzzled: "Who said you're being arrested for releasing negative news?"
Jiang Sining stared: "Then why else! Did 10086 instruct you to arrest me!"
The police: "?"
He had to open the arrest warrant again, "Look carefully, you are being arrested for suspected tax evasion."
Jiang Sining: "!!!"
The agent quickly opened his phone and found that two minutes ago, 10086 had released a new Weibo post about Jiang Sining's tax evasion.
The agent's face turned pale, full of regret.
Whose house has revelations and arrests happening at the same time!
Such perfect coordination, do you own the police station!!!
They only wanted Qin Wen to leave the industry, but 10086 wants them to die!!
If they had known that 10086's background was so powerful, and so ruthless, why did they provoke him in the first place!!
But now it's too late.
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Online, haters were still judging 10086, when a paparazzi suddenly posted several photos.
Although blurry, it was still clear that the person being arrested was Jiang Sining.
The paparazzi explained that the photos were taken near Jiang Sining's company, absolutely authentic.
But only the arrest was captured, no one knew what it was for.
As soon as this news came out, the internet was in an uproar.
[Ah this! Jiang Sining just said that if he committed a crime, the police would arrest him, this… is it too soon to come true?]
[HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I've only heard of asking for a hammer and getting it, now there's actually asking for an arrest, the entertainment industry is refreshing my knowledge every day]
[I love 10086's boss's style of slapping faces without delay, it's very comfortable for my mammary glands!]
[Where are Jiang Sining's fans? Why aren't they saying your brother is innocent now? [Dog head]]
[Didn't you all shout for the boss to give evidence? What evidence is more solid than the police arresting someone in person? Or do you have to wait until the blue-background-white-text verdict to believe it?]
[The previous prophet hhhhhh, I just went to Jiang Sining's super topic and took a look, they really don't believe it, some people even said he's filming a drama, I almost died laughing, the police cooperate with filming for the paparazzi to see, right?]
[It's okay, let them deceive themselves for a while longer, anyway, looking at this efficiency, I think the blue-background-white-text is not far off.]
Sure enough, not long after, Jiang Sining being investigated for tax evasion appeared on the hot search.
[HAHAHAHAHAHA, give a thumbs up to the efficiency of the police officers!]
[I also heard that the police are also investigating the injury of the stunt double a few years ago, and it is said that some evidence has been found, Jiang Sining's agent confessed everything to get credit, if intentional injury is established, Jiang Sining will probably have to go to jail~]
[Heaven's net is vast, yet it spares no one! Thumbs up to the responsible police! Also thumbs up to 10086 for revealing the truth!]
…
This was like a bolt from the blue for Jiang Sining's loyal fans and 10086's haters.
10086's haters were directly devastated.
However, they wouldn't admit they were wrong, and continued to rant under 10086's Weibo.
However, not long after, 10086 retweeted a piece of news.
The news content was that the Wu Jin Municipal Public Security Bureau, in conjunction with public security departments in other provinces and cities, launched a "Clear and Bright" operation to crack down on the illegal sale of celebrities' personal information, as well as internet trolls and haters who disrupt the online environment.
Because of the large number of people involved, the case only ended now.
Haters: !!!
This is a threat!!
A blatant threat!!!
10086, you always only exposed melons about celebrities, what do you mean!
We only fight verbally, online matters stay online, you actually want us to go to jail! Too much!
Having said that, many haters, while still ranting, deleted their abusive comments, and some even directly deleted their accounts.
Their actions directly sent the onlookers into fits of laughter.
[I'm dying laughing, these sewer rats, weren't you so arrogant before? How come the boss just retweeted a Weibo, and you can't even see your tails?]
[Ah ah ah ah actually caught these malignant tumors!! The police uncles are awesome! 10086 boss is awesome too!!]
[Thinking about my sister, she was supposed to go to the Hong Kong Macau Film Festival, but her information was leaked, her flight was changed, and she didn't make it. My sister was really looking forward to winning an award and had done a lot of preparation, and it was all gone. When she mentioned this, she was still very sad, and we fans hated those who leaked the information! Now we finally got revenge嗚嗚嗚嗚!!]
[Me too, my child was bought a seat next to him by a sasaeng, it's fine if he took pictures of his face, but he also grabbed his mask, almost scratching his face, thinking about it makes me want to kill those people!!]
[HAHAHAHAHAHA, haters asking for a hammer and getting one, quickly quickly, what other tricks do you have, I want to see how many blue-background-white-text verdicts we can get today!]
[The police announcement is like Chinese cabbage hhhhhhh, 10086's police identity is confirmed, right!]
[10086 boss, the entertainment industry's real Disciplinary Committee.]
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Wen Shi Group, Wen Yue put down the documents in his hand and asked: "How is the situation now?"
Tang Ling reported: "The current situation is very smooth, Nan Fang Film and Huan Yang Capital behind Jiang Sining didn't realize that you were only using him as a breakthrough point, and were caught off guard."
After listening, Wen Yue paused.
He had been eyeing Nan Fang Film and Huan Yang Capital for a long time. This time, he used Jiang Sining's tax evasion to bring them into the game, but based on his understanding of them, they shouldn't have been so careless.
Thinking of this, he looked up and asked: "Did something else happen?"
Tang Ling nodded, opened 10086's Weibo page and handed it over, saying: "Netizens seem to think this account did it, perfectly covering for us."
"This account has always been speaking for Le Shi's artists. This time, Jiang Sining fabricated negative news first, and provoked his revenge. It should be a coincidence that we bumped into each other."
Wen Yue listened to him while browsing Weibo.
Gu Xing Shi's image clearly appeared in his mind.
Tang Ling: "Mr. Wen?"
Wen Yue came back to his senses and continued with the arrangements as if nothing had happened.
Professional, calm.
No different from usual.
Tang Ling breathed a sigh of relief, so Mr. Wen's daze just now must have been his own illusion.
After everything was handled, Tang Ling was about to leave.
Wen Yue suddenly stopped him: "Isn't the Golden Lily Awards about to begin?"
The Golden Lily Awards is one of China's three major television drama awards, held annually, a grand ceremony for the television drama industry.
Tang Ling was stunned, and quickly thought of "Six Doors Secret Affairs".
Although this drama cannot be considered to be produced by their company, as a major investor, if this drama can win an award, it will also be very beneficial to them.
Thinking of this, he quickly said: "Yes, Mr. Wen, Director Gao and the others have already applied."
Unexpectedly, Wen Yue asked: "I heard that the Best Newcomer Award is very fierce this year?"
Tang Ling was stunned again.
No, their company doesn't have anyone participating in the Best Newcomer Award this year! Why would Mr. Wen suddenly ask about this?
But as a perfect assistant, he still answered seriously: "Yes, it's like this every year. The newcomers' skills are about the same, it mainly depends on the company's efforts."
About the same?
This year may not be the case.
Wen Yue remembered that Gu Xing Shi's newcomer seemed to have performed very well.
Moreover, he remembered that Sun Hongfei reported his work several times, mentioning Gu Xing Shi, saying that he was responsible and upright, and never used any underhanded methods.
If, because of unfair competition, his artist loses his only chance for Best Newcomer, how disappointed would he be.
Besides, 10086, although it was accidental, it did help them, and it's normal for him to repay Gu Xing Shi.
Thinking of this, he said: "I remember that the Golden Lily Awards wanted to increase sponsorship, you can agree, but the only requirement is that this year's selection must be fair and just."
Tang Ling: "Ah?"
Wen Yue calmly asked: "Is there any problem?"
Tang Ling hesitated for a moment.
Demanding fairness, this is indeed something Mr. Wen would say.
But the Golden Lily Awards has nothing to do with them, Mr. Wen never did this kind of thing that has no benefit before!!
However, under Wen Yue's indifferent gaze, Tang Ling swallowed his doubts: "No problem, Mr. Wen."
He walked out of the office in a daze.
However, Mr. Wen's orders cannot be disobeyed.
He thought about it, and this matter still needs to be entrusted to someone who is tight-lipped and reliable.
Thinking of this, he took out his phone and called Sun Hongfei.
Sun Hongfei sighed inwardly after hearing this.
Mr. Wen truly loves Gu Zong deeply, protecting him every moment.
Whether it's the previous "Boy Group Training Camp" or the Golden Lily Awards now, this is not "fairness", this is clearly "preference"!
He immediately said: "Understood, Tang Zongzhu, I'll go and do it right away."
Tang Ling: "????"
Tang Ling: "Wait, don't you think it's strange?"
"What's strange?" Sun Hongfei asked strangely.
Tang Ling: "…"
I feel like all of you are hiding something from me?!
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On the other hand, Gu Xing Shi was still worried about the Golden Lily Awards.
In terms of skills, Qin Wen is definitely fine.
But he also knew that this kind of award doesn't just look at the actor's own skills, the company's resources, public opinion, and even the judges' preferences will have an impact.
But these are precisely his weakest points.
When Qin Wen was in the crew, he heard Director Gao talk about this award. As the highest award for television dramas, it has a high gold content.
And the Best Newcomer award can only be applied for when participating in the first television drama, once missed, it's gone forever.
Qin Wen really longed for it, but he also knew that winning this award would cost a lot.
Even a powerful person like Gu Zong would be worried, showing how difficult it is.
Thinking of this, he said to Gu Xing Shi: "Gu Zong, why don't we forget about it?"
Gu Xing Shi: "Forget about it?"
Qin Wen pursed his lips: "My skills can improve with each drama, as for winning awards, let's just go with the flow."
Qin Wen's face had no trace of unwillingness.
However, Gu Xing Shi knew that as an actor, who wouldn't want to win an award! This is a professional affirmation, a proof of honor.
Qin Wen said this just to comfort him.
He was so sensible that it made people feel a little sad.
Gu Xing Shi made up his mind: "No. What's yours is yours. You've already done your best, the rest is the agent's job, leave it to me!"
Qin Wen: "Gu Zong…"
But Gu Xing Shi had already sent him off to class.
Gu Xing Shi first found Liang Wenjun. Liang Wenjun, as a top-tier agent in Beijing, had countless big names under her. After being asked by Gu Xing Shi, she immediately agreed without hesitation.
So, that night, many well-known actors posted Weibo praising Qin Wen's acting skills, including the Best Actor and Actress of the Golden Lily Awards from the previous few years.
That's not all, not long after, Best Actress Yuan Qingqing also posted on Weibo.
[Recently, I've been watching "Six Doors Secret Affairs", this drama really surprised me, especially the actor playing Yu Changyan @Qin Wen, his acting is quite amazing, I hope I have the chance to collaborate with him.]
As soon as this statement came out, it immediately hit the hot search.
Yuan Qingqing's friends interacted with her under Weibo.
[Rare to see you praise someone hahahaha, but this kid's acting is indeed good.]
[Collaboration, right, add me one]
[Young actors' acting skills are amazing now, the rising tide lifts all boats]
…
[Wow wow!! So many big names, I'm going to faint.]
[Ah ah ah ah it's Wei Ge! Which director, come and take a look, I want to see Sister Qing, Wei Ge, and Qin Xiaowen in a drama together, please!]
[Qin Wen's acting skills are basically confirmed by half the entertainment industry hhhhhh]
[This lineup, invincible!!]
…
Originally, the competition for the Best Newcomer Award at this year's Golden Lily Awards was very smoky.
After all, several newcomers, whose acting skills were hard to say, came from large companies and had a fan base.
They are all competitors, with similar skills, everyone wants to win an award and step on others.
So everyone threw negative news at each other, fans fought, and argued endlessly.
But as soon as Qin Wen's incident came out, they suddenly fell silent, and Weibo instantly became quiet and peaceful.
Only some uninformed fans were still fighting for their brothers and sisters.
But there are already netizens with insightful comments: [Negative news can't beat them, acting skills can't beat them either, what's the point of playing, just give up~]