After the media reports of the actors' conflict caused a huge uproar, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran quickly convened the core members of the production crew in a makeshift conference room at the television station to urgently discuss countermeasures. The stark white light shone on everyone's faces, reflecting their anxious and solemn expressions. On the conference table, cell phone screens flashed incessantly, notification sounds rose and fell, and the online storm of public opinion was spreading at an alarming speed.
Li, who was in charge of public relations, broke the silence first. His brows were furrowed, and his tone was anxious: "The current situation is very tricky. Although we have issued a statement, many netizens do not seem to buy it, and the heat is still rising. Some marketing accounts are also taking the opportunity to fan the flames, constantly releasing unverified details, making things worse." As he spoke, he handed his phone to Ling Yichen, the screen full of glaring negative comments.
Jun Mo Ran bit his lower lip, pondered for a moment, and said, "We can't just stop at the level of a statement; we must take more forceful measures. First, we must find the source of the rumors as soon as possible, protect our rights through legal means, and let the public see our stance."
Ling Yichen nodded slightly, his gaze firm: "That's right, the legal team should take immediate action. At the same time, we need to take the initiative and use social media platforms to release some positive content, divert public attention, and reshape our image."
At this moment, Director Zhang, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "I think we can invite the media to visit the set and showcase the harmonious atmosphere of our crew, letting everyone see firsthand the good relationship between the actors and staff. Moreover, we can take this opportunity to reveal some exciting highlights of the upcoming plot and attract the audience's attention."
The suggestion was unanimously approved. Ling Yichen immediately decided that he would personally contact major media outlets to extend invitations for set visits. Jun Mo Ran, on the other hand, was responsible for selecting suitable footage and behind-the-scenes clips to be released on social media.
Over the next two days, the entire crew entered a state of intense preparation. Jun Mo Ran and his team meticulously edited a series of videos, including heartwarming scenes of actors helping each other and discussing the script during breaks, as well as exciting moments of the staff working together to complete challenging filming tasks. These videos were successively released on various social media platforms, accompanied by deeply moving captions, attracting the attention of some netizens.
"Judging from these videos, the atmosphere on set is really great. It feels like everyone genuinely loves this show," one netizen commented.
However, many netizens remained skeptical, believing it was merely a public relations tactic by the production team. Just then, their legal team delivered good news: they had used technical means to trace the initial source of the rumors—a marketing account active in the entertainment gossip circle, employed by an unknown small company. The production team immediately filed a lawsuit, demanding a public apology and compensation for damages. This news garnered widespread attention online, with some netizens expressing sympathy for the production team's plight.
Meanwhile, preparations for the media visit to the set were in full swing. Ling Yichen personally selected the route and presentation segments to ensure the media could gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the production team's work. On the day of the visit, reporters from various media outlets arrived at the filming location early. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran personally greeted them and introduced them to the production team's creative concept and the hardships encountered during filming.
On set, reporters observed the actors rehearsing diligently, with staff members performing their duties efficiently and in an orderly manner. Xiao Shen, who plays the lead role, approached the reporters and sincerely stated, "I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify that I get along very well with everyone in the crew. We've all put in a lot of effort for this production; we're all a team, and there are no conflicts whatsoever. I hope everyone can trust us, and I look forward to your continued support of our work."
Following this, director Zhang showed reporters some previously unreleased, exciting plot clips. The vivid visuals and gripping storyline immediately impressed the reporters. During the interview session, reporters asked numerous questions, which Ling Yichen and Jun Moran patiently answered. Their passion and professionalism for the work left a deep impression on the reporters.
Following the set visit, major media outlets published related reports. These reports not only clarified the rumors of actor conflicts but also provided detailed introductions to the drama's creation process and captivating plot. These reports quickly spread online, sparking a new wave of discussion. Many viewers' interest in the drama was reignited, and previous negative opinions began to reverse.
However, just when the production team thought the crisis was about to pass, new problems arose. Viewers pointed out on social media that a special effects scene in the show was strikingly similar to a scene in a recently released foreign film, questioning whether the production team had plagiarized. This news caused another uproar, and the public opinion situation, which had just begun to improve, became serious again.
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were shocked and aggrieved upon learning of this. They knew that special effects production was a crucial part of the production, with each scene being an original design by the team. To prove their innocence, the production team urgently contacted the special effects team and collected all the materials from the initial concept to the production process, including initial design sketches, modeling data, and special effects production logs.
Ling Yichen decided to hold another press conference. At the conference, he personally demonstrated the entire process of creating the special effects and invited the head of the special effects team to give a detailed explanation. Holding the design sketches, the head of the special effects team explained to the media and audience present: "When designing this special effects scene, we drew inspiration from ancient myths and modern science fiction. The entire production process took several months, and every detail was meticulously crafted by our team. The resemblance to the scene in that movie is purely coincidental."
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