Chapter 10

But what Shen Huai said before was basically true.

A popular star who was made famous by Guangying Entertainment is of great significance at this time, and is closely related to the current power struggle within the company. It is even more difficult to come across a popular talent show like Idol Star Map Season 4. It is not enough for Su Hongda to only recoup a little investment return but not get any profit from making the idol famous.

If Su Ning fails to make his debut at this time, the company's directors, who are already eyeing him covetously, will have even more reason to make trouble.

He needs a successful model, even if this model has some stains, but it cannot be absent.

From the perspective of company management, as long as Su Ning can make his debut and his face is still good enough, those negative news can be washed away in the future. Time will dilute everything. Even from the perspective of the industry, it may prove that Guangying Entertainment has strong public relations skills and is a viable backer. After all, which star doesn't have some negative news?

No wonder Su Hongda now even dares to plan something like buying tickets. He is really desperate and trying all kinds of methods.

"Of course I know that buying tickets is wrong, but compared to that, I hope nothing happens to your family. The company is the most important," Shen Huai said, "Xiao Ning, don't think too much about the outside public opinion at this time. They are all outsiders. When I debuted, I was also scolded by many people. These are things that must be experienced. You also wanted to debut with me, didn't you?"

What he said made sense, he used both reason and emotion, and even used himself as an example, it seemed that he was thinking about Su Ning in every way.

But Su'ning is not the Su'ning of the past.

After he understood all this, he didn't say anything. He just smiled at Shen Huai and said, "I know everything. I thought it was too simple. Brother Shen Huai shouldn't be angry with me, right? I was in a bad mood this morning and didn't mean to talk back."

"How could that be?" Shen Huai coaxed him again and again, "I have watched you grow up since you were a child, and I know that Xiao Ning is not a bad person. I will never be angry with you."

Su Ning nodded: "That's good, then I feel relieved."

Before Shen Huai had time to think about the meaning of his words, a secretary knocked on the door, reminding them that the press conference was about to begin and they should prepare to go to the venue.

Today's media conference is scheduled for 10 o'clock, and media have already started to arrive.

This was a joint press conference of Light and Shadow Entertainment. Shen Huai sat in the center of the long table. On one hand, he represented the program team, and on the other hand, he agreed to the meaning of Light and Shadow Entertainment, like a host who held the C position. Su Ning, the center of public opinion, sat on the side. No one had any opinion on this matter. In everyone's opinion, the less this idiot spoke, the better.

Then the spotlights were set up, and the entire studio instantly became as bright as day. Media and reporters came in one after another, filling the studio.

Shen Huai faced the lights of many cameras with a stereotyped smile on his face. He seemed to be a natural protagonist. But even with his presence, many media present seemed to lack interest and seemed to be in low spirits.

Although it is a hot topic and it is live broadcast, it seems very open and transparent, but the entertainment expenses are very generous, and I insist today that you cannot ask any random questions.

Light and shadow entertainment has been deeply involved in the circle for many years, and its management skills are still online. Everyone knows in their hearts that it is just a meaningless whitewashing meeting, just a formality, so naturally there is no interest.

For fear of making too many mistakes by talking too much in front of the public, the process was extremely simple, taking no more than 20 minutes in total, and many people had already received the process sheet.

The spokesperson of Guangying Entertainment first explained to everyone that some of the previous pushing incidents were misunderstandings. It was just that young people were anxious about playing games and were exaggerated by marketing accounts. The bullying incident was also exaggerated and was not that serious. Then Su Ning said that he had done something excessive and had reflected on it. Afterwards, the program team announced that the schedule would be temporarily postponed and Sang Le would compete again after his arm recovered a little to minimize the impact.

As for what was photographed last night, because many of the photos were indeed blurry and a lot of them had been deleted, I gritted my teeth and said that it was not Su Ning, it was just that the hair was similar and he was mistaken for someone else.

It seems like a lie that can be easily exposed, and most people probably won't believe it if you tell it to others. But in this circle, it doesn't seem to matter, as long as there is an excuse, it's fine.

When the time came and the live broadcast of the press conference was about to begin, there was another noise from the door, which immediately attracted a lot of attention.

What came in were several online media outlets that were famous for their sharp reviews and had high industry status and even official backgrounds. They arrived at the right time, and although their traffic was high, these outlets were known for being difficult to buy off, and they didn’t seem to be on the original media list?

I don’t know who found it.

This movement caused a round of stares and murmurs at the scene.

The people from Light and Shadow Entertainment also noticed it, but they had already come in and the live broadcast of the press conference had already started on time. They couldn't drive away the media at this time, so they ignored it.

The process before the press conference was normal. As expected, Shen Huai faced the reporters and said a long Bodhisattva-like speech with a smile. The content was similar to the video posted on the social network yesterday: "We have communicated with the players. They are still young children. I hope everyone can give them a chance..."

The live broadcast room was filled with comments, half of which were cursing Su Ning, and half were lamenting that mentor Shen Huai was too kind, and perhaps he was threatened or deceived by Guangying Entertainment.

Then it was time for reporters to ask questions.

This is Su Ning's part. The camera turned to him and captured his face. At this time, the barrage was particularly unified and started to curse.

"Su Ning you xxxxx"

"Get out of here, Otu! I feel disgusted when I see you!"

"Shameless bastard!"

"Withdraw!"

"I want to ask Su Ning," the reporter who was arranged in the front row and turned to Su Ning with a microphone and camera asked this question mechanically without any expression, "Excuse me, are you the one who was photographed at the private club yesterday? Did you leave the training camp of Ou Tu Si without permission last night?"

This question is actually meaningless. Everyone present knows that Su Ning’s answer must be no.

The barrage of comments became more and more interesting as the reporter asked questions, even though it was blocked several times by the backstage.

"Su Ning will never admit it."

"You are such a jerk who dares to go there but not admit it. You have to blame it on Otu's bad behavior. It's so disgusting!"

"Quit the competition and get out of the entertainment industry!"

There was a delay in the live broadcast room, and the camera needed time to adjust. After the reporter had been asking questions for a while, the swear words filled the entire screen, and then Su Ning's face appeared.

He had been quiet before, with his head slightly lowered, but now he raised his head and pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, then looked up at the camera. Suddenly, the barrage of curses decreased a little.

Then Su Ning spoke.

"Yes, it was me last night."

In a formal occasion, this all show and no substance fool for some reason appeared serious.

No matter how much of a jerk he was, his face was still very punchable, especially when he was looking at people, it was almost enough to make people dizzy.

After he answered the question, the entire press conference was silent for a while. The reporter who asked the question was confused and subconsciously asked again: "What?"

Shen Huai was also stunned. He turned his head to look at him suddenly, ignoring the camera, and raised his voice a few notches: "Xiao Ning!"

But Su Ning didn't pay attention to his reminder. He even emphasized it again: "I said, the person who was photographed last night was me."

"Yesterday I thought for a long time, trying to find a way to solve my problem. I am also very clear about the consequences of leaving the training camp, and I am willing to bear the consequences. Wrong is wrong. I have caused harm to other trainees and spectators. There is no excuse for this. No matter who I am, I should pay the price for this."

Su Ning's voice was very clear and transmitted to everyone through the live broadcast. He turned around and glanced at Shen Huai, and then said, "Teacher Shen, you spoke up for me regardless of the past. I am very grateful, but neither Light and Shadow Entertainment nor the Idol Star Map program team will tolerate such behavior."

"I don't agree with you."

"I hereby sincerely apologize to the public, reflect deeply, and decide to withdraw from Idol Star Chart Season 4. I also promise that I will not debut in any form in the future."

The live broadcast room was quiet for a while, and then it filled the screen???

Wait, Su Ning withdrew from the competition?

When everyone thought that he would neither withdraw nor admit it, he actually withdrew?

The fact that Guangying Entertainment invested in Idol Star Map is well known to everyone. Most people in the entertainment industry are shameless in order to stay in this circle and continue to make money. Many people have apologized, but almost no one has really quit the circle.

The case involving Su Ning does not involve the level of breaking the law and disorderly conduct. After all, there is no confirmed evidence for pushing someone. Moreover, so many marketing accounts have previously revealed how Guangying Entertainment operates behind the scenes. Now he actually admits it?

"Fuck, did I hear that right?"

"Interesting, I came here uninvited, so those marketing accounts claiming to be in the industry are all scammers? Did he really quit?"

"It was said in front of the live broadcast room, so it can't be false, right?"

"I don't understand. What kind of script is this?"

The reporters at the scene were also confused. They were making a commotion and whispering for a while. Su Ning did not follow the plan, and as a result, the people who were prepared to ask questions were also confused.

At this time, the online media that arrived on time were the first to react. A few of them stepped forward, raised the microphone and asked something that was not in the script: "What you mean is that while you are leaving Idol Star Chart, you will not debut in other forms?"

Su Ning nodded in confirmation: "Yes."

"So what are your plans for the future?" the reporter asked sharply, "Do you have any other plans for Light and Shadow Entertainment?"

"No," Su Ning looked at him and answered frankly, "I have hands and feet, and I can always find a decent job. I really don't plan to be a public figure."

The other reporters seemed to have realized what was going on, and someone else immediately raised the microphone and asked, "So, do you have anything to say to your fans?"

Su Ning: "Do I still have any fans left?"

The reporter smiled and said, "There are still a few. I saw someone talking to you yesterday. Do you have anything to say to them?"

Su Ning replied in a clear voice: "I suggest the powder dot."

He never avoided any sharp questions. The reporters, who were originally confused by this unexpected question, became excited by his words. The scene became lively and there was even a row of "233333" on the live broadcast screen. It finally didn't sound like he was just insulting people.

This is really big news!

All the cameras were moved to face Su Ning, and he became the real center. Shen Huai, who was sitting in the C position, looked so ugly that he couldn't hide it for a while, but no one cared.

This sudden situation made Su Hongda furious in the backstage, but he couldn't pull Su Ning off in front of so many people. This was a live broadcast, and interrupting Su Ning would only bring shame to Light and Shadow Entertainment. He could only listen to him continue talking, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was wrong, so he could only rage in the backstage, "How dare he talk nonsense about withdrawing from the competition, this little bastard!"

The assistant director standing nearby calmed down, grabbed Guan Su Hongda, who was about to pull out the microphone in anger, and let the live broadcast continue.

He understood something. Although the young master was disobedient and did not follow the plan, it did not seem like he acted on impulse.

Those words were not spoken casually, but were obviously prepared. It sounded like the show was taking all the blame on itself, while the Light and Shadow Entertainment and program crew, who were questioned by the audience, were removed from the blame.

In this matter, no matter how sophisticated the crisis public relations is, it is not as good as telling the truth to the public and then bearing the cost openly. This may be the "maneuvering space" with the least impact on the program and light and shadow entertainment. I didn't realize before that Su Ning actually had such a determination to burn his boats.

In the front desk, the already excited entertainment reporters were still sharp because they were aroused by the sharp questions before. They didn't care whether they were paid or not. Even the people from Light and Shadow Entertainment were present and couldn't stop them. Some even read out the negative comments on the Internet directly on their mobile phones, but Su Ning's expression did not change.

His attitude was very clear. He admitted what he should admit, but when asked about the key points, he would not take the blame for things he shouldn't have admitted.

"It's true that I was unfriendly to Sang Le. I admit that it was my fault, but it wasn't me who broke his bones when he fell off the stage," he said. "I know you don't believe it, but it wasn't me."

The camera did not directly capture him pushing Sangle, but the rule of presumption of innocence is useless in the face of the public's agitation. Now some reporters are asking with confidence: "How do you prove that you didn't push?"

But Su Ning really explained it seriously: "People on the Internet said that I had planned it in advance, and the safety rope used in the game was cut or something like that, but at that time, the game was randomly divided into groups by drawing lots. I couldn't guarantee that Sang Le and I would be together, nor could I guarantee which rope he would pick."

"On the other hand, if I can let the show's crew do this for me behind the scenes, why would I go up there and push people in front of the camera? The game was live that day, and everyone knew there were eight cameras facing us, so why would I do it so blatantly?"

Reporter: “…”

It seems, it seems to make sense.

The barrage of comments fell silent for a while at this time, and many people calmed down a bit.

"Oh, that means there's something new."

"Former fan, no longer a fan. To be honest, Su Ning is a bastard. If the rope was cut in advance, it might not have been him. Everyone knows that he doesn't have the IQ to be that vicious."

"+1. I also don't think that Su Ning is a fool enough to come up with such a complicated plan."

"I am an ordinary viewer and not a fan of Su Ning. The voting records prove it. The contestants I singled out were eliminated when they entered the top 20. I never voted for Su Ning. Apart from anything else, everyone who has watched the show knows that he is really stupid."