Regardless of the chaos on various rating websites, YanYun Films, LiuFeng Films, and NanDu Films all issued announcements immediately: Our company has never asked fans to vote for or rate movies. All fan votes and ratings are voluntary. Our company is very grateful for the fans' support. We hope that fans will follow their own opinions, but do not vote repeatedly, as this would affect fairness and impartiality. Our company is extremely grateful.
The managers of the three companies are all very clever, so naturally they would not blame the fans, but would instead express their gratitude. Even if they issue a letter to the public, it is just for show. The fans are their bread and butter, and they dare not offend them on the surface.
At this moment, at Yanyun Film and Television, after smashing a water glass, General Manager Wang Minghua finally calmed down and summoned Zheng Xiaoqing, the Minister of Promotion Department, to discuss the matter immediately, as things were getting a bit complicated.
"Minister Zheng, tell us about this online incident. Who exactly is behind it?"
This incident occurred right after the movie was released, and Wang Minghua was extremely troubled. If he offended casual viewers, and after the initial support from fans, the subsequent casual viewers would not buy it, which would cause a lot of trouble.
"Mr. Wang, this is rather strange. It shouldn't be something done by someone just for traffic, otherwise they wouldn't have created a new account. It seems more like the work of a rival company, but we can't tell which one yet. I asked around, and no one's online army is involved. So the initial connection of this post is a bit odd. Someone must have a network of online trolls to be able to use it so quickly."
Wang Minghua lowered his head and pondered, "Do you think it could be the work of Yuewen Entertainment Media? This would not only hurt the other rating websites, but also take the opportunity to ruin our reputation. You know, the one who would benefit is 'Five Ghosts Transporting Wealth'!"
Zheng Xiaoqing shook her head and said, "I had my doubts at first, but as far as I know, Fang Yang never stoops to underhanded tactics. Even when he was involved in such a big incident with Yuehai Media and the gallery, he did it openly and honestly. Moreover, Yuewen Entertainment Media spent more than 200 million yuan on promoting this movie in the first half of the month, and the results were remarkable. They have no motive to do that."
Wang Minghua frowned deeply. "Could it be one of the last two films released? Nanhua Films is releasing an art film, aiming for awards, so they have no motive. On the other hand, Qingcheng Films' 'Wrong Love' is meant to promote two newcomers, but judging from the current trend, they probably have no hope of success. Moreover, they have a grudge against Yuewen Entertainment Media, and this is a perfect opportunity for them to use us and the rating website to have a fierce battle with Yuewen Entertainment Media, from which they can profit. What a clever scheme!"
The more Wang Minghua analyzed, the brighter his eyes became. Yuehai Media, the company behind Qingcheng Films, was a frequent target of underhanded tactics and even maintained an online army. So it was understandable that Zheng Xiaoqing couldn't find out which online army was behind it.
Upon hearing Wang Minghua's analysis, Zheng Xiaoqing's eyes lit up. "President Wang, what you've said makes perfect sense. Qingcheng Films is deliberately stirring up trouble so they can profit from the chaos. I suspect Yuehai Media is also supporting them. We need to find a way to unite with our allies and bring down Qingcheng Films and Yuehai Media. These people are incredibly audacious, trying to destroy the cash cow we've worked so hard to cultivate!"
Wang Minghua nodded. "I'll contact the other two companies. You go and check for signs of online trolls at Yuehai Media. Now that Yuehai Media has a new chairman, they've become even more secretive, like a venomous snake hiding in the shadows, ready to bite at any moment. It's impossible to guard against them. We need to find concrete evidence, otherwise we might get bitten back."
After Zheng Xiaoqing stepped down, Wang Minghua also fell into deep thought. Wang Minghua was naturally very clear about the background of Yuehai Media. Moreover, Sun Hai was ruthless and heartless, did things without regard for the consequences, and was arrogant and domineering in the industry. Relying on the abundant funds of his master, he had done a lot of bad things and offended many people in the industry. Sooner or later, he would be punished. Such a person was not worth worrying about.
However, since Sun Hai was ousted, Yuehai Media, under the new chairman's leadership, has retreated from the surface to the depths. After its failed attempt to attack Yuewen Entertainment Media with Qingcheng Films, it has not jumped out to stir up trouble as before. This shows that the new leader is better at enduring, like a slippery venomous snake that wants to bite you from time to time, and you have no way to deal with it.
In this battle of the gods, Qingcheng Films suffered huge losses after being bitten back by Yuewen Entertainment Media. Unexpectedly, they came up with this plan in no time, trying to provoke a war between the three companies and Yuewen Entertainment Media. It is extremely disgusting. They want to use the three companies as fools!
Without waiting for Zheng Xiaoqing's results, Wang Minghua first initiated an online meeting with Zhou Haiqing, general manager of Liufeng Film and Television, and Tan Zhaofeng, general manager of Nandu Film and Television. The matter was urgent, and these two companies should not fall into the trap of Qingcheng Film and Television and do something stupid.
"Brother Zhou, Brother Tan, it's been a long time!"
As the initiator, Wang Minghua was the first to stand up and greet everyone.
"Brother Wang, why have you suddenly summoned us so late at night? Is there something good happening?"
Zhou Haiqing's hearty laughter came from the computer. As a northerner, his robust physique gave him an imposing presence.
"Brothers, you must have heard about the rating website incident tonight, right?"
Without much small talk, Wang Minghua got straight to the point: it's late, finish your business quickly and get some rest.
"You mean that matter? I'm investigating it here. If I find out which bastard did it, I'll beat him to a pulp."
Tan Zhaofeng was relatively more composed. "Brother Wang, are you having some bad luck? I've been searching for a long time, but I still haven't found anything."
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