Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan gazed at the inky night outside the window, their hearts churning. The air in the office seemed to freeze; everyone held their breath, awaiting their fate. The deadline set by Jack was drawing ever closer, each passing second like a hammer blow to their hearts.
"We can't delay any longer, let's release the evidence!" a staff member suggested urgently, his voice filled with anxiety.
Ling Yichen shook his head slightly, his eyes deep and solemn: "It's easy to release the evidence, but the subsequent troubles are immeasurable. Let's wait and see; there might still be a turning point."
Just then, Ling Yichen's phone suddenly vibrated, breaking the suffocating silence. His hand trembled slightly as he picked up the phone; the screen displayed an unfamiliar number. After a moment's hesitation, he pressed the answer button.
"Hello, is this Mr. Ling Yichen?" A steady voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Yes, that's me. And who are you?" Ling Yichen's voice carried a hint of wariness.
"I am the chairman of the Cultural Review Committee of [Second Country Name] [Chairman's Name]. We have conducted a preliminary evaluation of your new play with the invited cultural experts. Your work demonstrates unique cultural charm and creative sincerity, and we are very interested."
Ling Yichen's heart skipped a beat. He was so excited he almost jumped out of his skin, but he suppressed his excitement and remained polite: "Really? That's wonderful! Is there anything else we can do to help?"
"Yes, while we generally approve of the work, we still need to further discuss and refine some details regarding cultural interpretation. We hope to have a face-to-face meeting with you and your team tomorrow. Would that be convenient for you?"
Ling Yichen quickly glanced at the time; there was less than an hour and a half left until Jack's deadline. He took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for your approval. However, tomorrow might be a bit tight. Could we communicate as soon as possible via video conference? We really hope to resolve this issue quickly so that the show can be successfully released in your country."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then a voice said, "Alright, seeing your sincerity, we can arrange a video conference tonight. Please prepare your materials in an hour, and we will connect on time."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Yichen shared the good news with everyone, and cheers erupted in the office. But the joy was short-lived; everyone understood that the video conference an hour later was crucial, possibly their last chance to seize the opportunity to cooperate with the Jack platform.
Jun Mo Ran quickly organized his team to finalize and improve the previously prepared materials. They compiled all the interpretations of the new drama's cultural connotations, the introduction of its creative background, and detailed answers to the questions raised by the censors into a well-organized and comprehensive document.
Meanwhile, the publicity team closely monitored online public opinion. Instead of backing down after the production team released its statement, competitors intensified their smear campaign. They even hired more online trolls to spread defamatory comments about the new drama and its crew on various social media platforms, attempting to steer public opinion against the production team.
"They've gone too far! Are we just going to let them run rampant like this?" the publicity manager said angrily.
Ling Yichen frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "We can't let them lead us by the nose. On the one hand, we should continue to collect evidence of their malicious attacks; on the other hand, we should mobilize our fans and supporters to help spread positive information and refute those rumors with facts."
As a result, the production team's fans sprang into action. They actively shared exciting clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and positive reviews from film critics online, cheering on the new series in their own way. Thanks to the fans' efforts, public opinion began to slowly tilt in favor of the production team.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan led their team to sit in front of the video conferencing equipment on time. The screen lit up, and the members of the [Second Country Name] Cultural Review Committee appeared on the screen.
Ling Yichen spoke first, sincerely reiterating the production team's anticipation for the new drama's release in the country and their emphasis on cultural exchange. Following this, team members presented their prepared materials one by one and provided detailed answers to the questions raised by the review committee.
The meeting was very intense, with both sides engaging in in-depth discussions on some cultural details. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran maintained a humble attitude throughout, listening attentively to each other's opinions and stating that they would further optimize the new drama based on the suggestions.
Just as the meeting was drawing to a close, Ling Yichen's phone suddenly received a text message. He glanced at it instinctively; it was from Jack: "There are 15 minutes left until the deadline. What's your solution?"
Ling Yichen's heart sank. He knew that every second at this moment was incredibly precious. While continuing to communicate with the members of the review committee, he gestured to Jun Mo Ran to reply to Jack's text message.
Jun Mo Ran quickly edited a text message: "Mr. Jack, we are in crucial communication with the [Second Country Name] Cultural Review Committee, and we believe good news will be forthcoming soon. Please give us a little more time; we will certainly not let you down."
After sending the text message, Jun Mo Ran's palms were sweaty. She looked at Ling Yi Chen, her eyes filled with worry and expectation.
The video conference was still in full swing, with the members of the review committee seemingly engaged in internal discussions. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan stared intently at the screen, barely daring to breathe.
Finally, the chairman of the review committee spoke: "After our discussion, we believe that although your new play has some minor issues, it has high artistic value and cultural exchange significance overall. We have decided to approve the distribution of the new play in our country, but we hope that you can make appropriate adjustments in the future based on our suggestions."
Upon hearing this, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan were moved to tears. They quickly expressed their gratitude to the members of the review committee and promised to take the suggestions seriously and optimize the new drama.
However, before they could even breathe a sigh of relief, they remembered Jack's ultimatum. There were less than five minutes left until the deadline. Ling Yichen took a deep breath and dialed Jack's number…
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