"Old Gou, what kind of person are you? Why did you have to donate the $1 million to the association? That way, it wouldn't end up in that Mays representative's pocket."
Gou Yingjun had a keen understanding of this issue and replied, "You can tell just by looking at the furnishings of Representative Mays's office, plus the fact that she keeps her mouth shut. This kind of representative is obviously a person who gets things done. Since she has already finalized the matter of notifying the theaters that as long as the film's quality is not a problem, they will select the best films for screening, what does that mean?"
Zhang Xincheng: "What does that mean?"
Gou Yingjun: "They didn't hesitate, which means they didn't want to hold us back on the issue of money. If they point out the problem right away, and you try to bribe them later, things might fall apart."
Old Gou had been observing the whole time.
If this Mays representative truly desires money, she will struggle and hesitate on this issue; these emotions and actions are all forms of workplace cues.
If you see this kind of reaction, you should realize it's time to send some money.
However, Mays did not.
Therefore, it would be better to donate money to the association as a contribution.
"So many twists and turns? No wonder the director asked you to come with me." Zhang Xincheng felt that if he came alone, things might really fall through.
Zhang Xincheng is not confident he can handle a representative who is only interested in money.
For someone like Mays who is completely unyielding, the only things you can talk to her about are ideals, the future, development, and increasing tax payments.
"Go back and report to the director first." Gou Yingjun thought for a moment and then said, "The matter has been settled. Now we just need to wait for the plan to develop further."
“I still don’t understand…” Zhang Xincheng asked, “Representative Mays is just doing his job in this situation. Even if he finds out that the heads of the three major groups are maliciously squeezing our screen time, he probably won’t tear them apart, right? At most, he’ll just say a few words of dissatisfaction.”
"Then we'll have to see how it works from here on out."
...
After the two returned to Sunset and reported the details of their meeting with Representative Mays to the director, they fell silent and watched how the director would handle the situation.
Zhang Shulan first sat down to think, but couldn't figure it out even after more than ten minutes.
"Director, don't you have any ideas yet?" Zhang Xincheng asked.
“Representative Mays is very businesslike, which makes things difficult to manage,” Zhang Shulan said. “It’s hard to completely provoke this type of person. Even if the film is promoted as a political achievement for her association, at most they’ll call in a few leaders to give them a scolding if problems arise, unless…”
"Unless what?" Gou Yingjun wanted to know the next steps in the plan. The director must have some ideas. The fact that she showed this kind of emotion meant that the most crucial part of the plan was extremely difficult.
"A common tactic used by the media: online bullying and taking down content."
"Cyberbullying? Taken down?" Gou Yingjun frowned.
Zhang Shulan laughed and said, "If any of those three groups launches a cyberbullying campaign against Zhaoyang's movie, then you can go to Mays for help."
Gou Yingjun: "This...we're cyberbullying ourselves, is that really so ruthless?"
Zhang Shulan: "This is a common tactic used in many business competitions. However, before the movie is exposed online, you still need to go to Mays again and let him know that Watanabe No, Noda, and Chang Chen are involved."
Gou Yingjun understood: "Yes, Director."
Zhang Xincheng: "Then... how can we get the video taken down?"
Gou Yingjun: "I can take charge and provoke those people in other ways."
“No, I’ll take charge myself.” Zhang Shulan felt that if this incident came to light, it would be very dangerous, and she had to take charge herself.
"Great!" Gou Yingjun exclaimed excitedly.
"I suddenly feel so sorry for them." Zhang Xincheng observed three seconds of silence for Noda Kazuto.
This contestant is really having a tough time. He's been tricked so many times, and now he's going to be messed with by the director.
But you can't blame them for the sunset.
If they don't take countermeasures, they will be harmed by these groups working together.
Strictly speaking, the sunset glow represents a form of self-defense and counterattack.
In the following days, the three groups remained silent.
There was no news from the evening glow side either.
On the fifth day, the Raven Group announced that filming for their new movie, "The Bandits," had wrapped up.
On the sixth day, while launching a large-scale promotional campaign, the official release date was announced: around the end of October to the beginning of November.
They didn't set a specific date. Chang Chen was thinking of competing with that jerk Li's new movie; without comparison, there would be no difference.
Seven days later, Li Zhaoyang's film finally wrapped up shooting and was scheduled to be released in theaters at noon on the last day of October.
Zhang Shulan has already informed Zhaoyang of the plan and told him to be prepared.
Li Zhaoyang didn't need to prepare for online harassment at all.
He's experienced all the online backlash he's faced, so he'll just laugh it off when a movie goes through the same thing.
"Director, what are you planning to do?"
In the director's office, Li Zhaoyang was more curious about the director's plans.
He'll check where there are any loopholes and then fix them.
“There is a film critic blogger named Zhang Fengxue. If nothing unexpected happens, she has already been hired by any of those three people in charge. She will come to target us on the day the movie is released.”
Zhang Shulan explained her plan: "But I don't like uncertainties, so I will personally meet with Zhang Fengxue to sound her out and finalize the matter. After that, I will bring you the movie music order contract that Zhaoyang signed with Sihai Group, as well as the movie promotional song contract from Rizhao, and meet with Noda and Watanabe No."
Li Zhaoyang pondered the plan and analyzed it thoroughly: "Director, are you going to use a strategy of retreat to advance?"
Zhang Shulan: "Not bad."
Li Zhaoyang: "I'll go. I signed the contract."
Zhang Shulan: "No, it's most appropriate for me to go. Otherwise, this plan cannot be completed. After all, our part of the plan requires bringing in a representative from the association, so there can be no risks or accidents. Zhaoyang, wait for my good news at the company."
With the end of the month approaching and only about a week left, Zhang Shulan didn't delay for long. She acted immediately, taking the two contracts that Zhaoyang had signed earlier.
Li Zhaoyang watched the director's figure disappear into the elevator and sighed softly.
The director probably didn't want him to take the lead to avoid risks.
If the matter comes to light, the director will have to bear the wrath of Representative Mays, and he wants to take the risk alone...
Actually, this plan is not harmful to Mays at all; on the contrary, it will be beneficial. After all, as the representative, you can't really harm him, can you?
The only downside was that it used Mays' representative to deal with the three leaders.
but.
Business competition is about using all your skills and tricks, as long as it doesn't break the law. Whoever uses the most underhanded and dirty tactics will win.
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