Bright Era of China Entertainment

Chapter 781: Excellent
"Let me think about it." Facing everyone's attention, Chu Xuan was playing with a toothpick in his mouth, his eyes lowered to the fruit plate on the coffee table, and he fell into deep thought.

This unexpected situation suddenly occurred, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

But overall, it was just a small matter for their crew.

To put it in a broader sense, in response to Zhang Shaohan's public opinion incident, "My Love from the Star" could change the song in the corresponding scenes, or make minor adjustments to the plot. Although this is a bit troublesome, it is still a more appropriate way to deal with it.

To put it simply, the scenes will be filmed as usual, hoping that the public opinion incident involving Zhang Shaohan will naturally subside and the impact will be minimized. After all, it will take at least half a year for "You Who Came From the Stars" to be broadcast. It is unknown whether the current public opinion will still have an impact by then. His crew can wait and see, and there is no need to spend time on this matter before that.

Both approaches are feasible.

But if he simply considers and makes choices just to solve the problem of roles without considering other things, even if it is his job as a director and there is nothing wrong with considering the problem in this way, he will still feel a little uncomfortable.

It would have been fine if I hadn't encountered this incident, and it would have been fine if I didn't know the truth about the public opinion about Zhang Shaohan. But now I know everything. I know that an originally good person was maliciously interpreted and cyber-bullied by the entire network, and that this person also suffers from heart disease, and that his family, best friends, and company are all so indifferent. How helpless must this person be?

In his opinion, if a mentally normal person knew the truth of public opinion, he might be unable to help in action, but he would always want to lend a helping hand to this person in his heart, right?

Most people tend to be kindhearted, and they will definitely have such thoughts after learning the truth, and so does he.

Compared to most people who can only do nothing to help, he has the ability and strength to solve the problem, which adds more driving force and confusion to his choice.

The so-called driving force behind his behavior may be his passion and desire for justice.

What troubled him was that if Zhang Shaohan was his friend, he would find a way to help without hesitation. However, he and Zhang Shaohan didn't know each other at all, and this matter had nothing to do with him. So was his help just one-sided?
People always have the nature of seeking benefits and avoiding harm. This nature controls his thoughts and makes him feel entangled.

However, if I help Zhang Shaohan, then the crew will have no worries about using the song "Invisible Wings". Isn't this also helping myself? Isn't this also beneficial?
Although the benefit is not proportional to the effort, I can finally find a reason to help Zhang Shaohan.

Chu Xuan convinced himself in this way.

With such a reason as a driving force for his behavior, he no longer hesitated on whether to help or not, but began to think about his own needs, what kind of result or situation he wanted in this matter, and how to proceed?

"It seems that this public opinion has been going on for a while. There are very few news and press releases about Zhang Shaohan's speech. Zhang Shaohan obviously has no strong window to speak out and can only passively take the blame." Chu Xuan took out the toothpick in his mouth and threw it away, then picked up another toothpick and picked up a piece of watermelon to eat.

Just as Chu Xuan was thinking silently, everyone else also kept quiet, giving Chu Xuan a quiet environment to think about the problem.

Now when Chu Xuan opened his mouth, he started talking about Zhang Shaohan. Liang Datong's question was clearly about whether the scene should be filmed or not, but director Chu Xuan gave a irrelevant answer, which made everyone a little stunned.

"My Love from the Star is our first self-produced, self-directed and self-acted work. Next year, we will also hold our wedding. Together, we need to give an explanation to the market and fans for these two things. It is necessary for me and Xixi to do an exclusive interview for this."

"Chen Luyu has always wanted to interview me and Xixi and have me and Xixi on 'A Date with Luyu', so I'll take the opportunity to exchange resources with Chen Luyu and let Chen Luyu do an exclusive interview with Zhang Shaohan, so that Zhang Shaohan will have a powerful platform to speak out and deal with this public opinion herself."

Chu Xuan was eating watermelon and talking to himself, but everyone looked like they couldn't keep up with his thinking pace.

Isn't this off topic? Director Liang was asking you whether you were going to shoot that scene or not! But you are here trying to help Zhang Shaohan solve the public opinion issue?

Liang Datong was really confused. Our President Chu's thinking was too wild. How did it happen that we were on "A Date with Lu Yu" again? Was this related to the scene we were going to shoot?
Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei knew Chu Xuan very well, and they knew very well that Chu Xuan wanted to help Zhang Shaohan, which was consistent with the inner needs of both of them. Seeing that Chu Xuan had some unique-sounding ideas, they became interested and waited for what would happen next.

Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan also heard Chu Xuan's intention to help Zhang Shaohan, but they didn't know Chu Xuan's specific purpose, so they just listened without interrupting.

"In this interview with Zhang Shaohan, the audience invited were mainly media from the Xinlang faction. These media have first-hand information and may have vested interests, so they are willing to disclose the truth for Zhang Shaohan and speak for him, thus shifting public opinion."

After hearing what Chu Xuan said, everyone was stunned and seemed to be thinking about something.

Even Liang Datong stopped complaining in his heart and instead looked thoughtful.

What is "A Date with Lu Yu"? It's the top talk show in the country. Can you invite people to appear whenever you want?
What is the Xinlang Faction Media Circle? Is it the top media circle in the country that you can summon whenever you want?
If these two things were said casually by someone else, he would definitely sneer at them.

But when it comes from the mouth of our President Chu, you can really do it.

If these two things were done and the public opinion incident involving Zhang Shaohan was reversed, there would be no problem for the crew to use the song "Invisible Wings" and the scene could be filmed smoothly.

But, is it worth paying such a huge price just for a play?
He didn't understand, maybe his level was not high enough, anyway, he felt it was not worth it.

But Chu Xuan was the boss, and whatever the boss said was the final word, so he could only listen.

Liu Xiaoli, Liu Yifei, Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan still looked thoughtful, trying to analyze the purpose of Chu Xuan's actions.

"Zhang Shaohan is currently surrounded by negative news, and the value of her music copyrights needs to be studied. Jie Lun, you were able to acquire all your music copyrights back then. Can you also buy Zhang Shaohan's music copyrights from the company behind her at the lowest price?"

Before everyone had time to think clearly about the previous topic, Chu Xuan's sudden change of subject made everyone stunned again.

Buy Zhang Shaohan’s music copyright?
From what Chu Xuan said, this is not as simple as the copyright of film, television or song, but a full acquisition.

Why do you do this?
Zhou Jielun was bewildered and looked at Chu Xuan with confusion.

"I am very unhappy about letting this company make money." Chu Xuan explained everyone's doubts.

Liu Yifei chuckled and looked at Chu Xuan happily, being amused by Chu Xuan.

Zhou Jielun, Liu Xiaoli and Fang Wenshan were at a loss whether to laugh or cry. They understood Chu Xuan's psychology. Although they found it funny, Chu Xuan's ideas were somewhat similar to theirs.

As far as this public opinion is concerned, whether they saw it with their own eyes or learned it from the gossip in text messages, the music company behind Zhang Shaohan is really inhumane and disgusting.

Their own artist suffers so much, but the signing company not only does not help, but instead takes advantage of the situation by transferring resources to the artist's best friend. The company does not care even when the best friend openly breaks up with the company and speaks ill of her. The company even plans with the artist's parents to obtain the permanent copyright of her music for profit. This bloody capital behavior is truly frightening.

The most important thing is that if "My Love from the Star" used "Invisible Wings", the company would also benefit. There are many cases where one song drives the sales of a series of songs, just like A-du's song "He Must Love You" in "Beauty and the Beast". After the drama became popular, it directly drove the sales of A-du's entire album.

If this situation happens to "My Love from the Star", it is equivalent to that once "Invisible Wings" becomes popular, the music in Zhang Shaohan's corresponding album may also be promoted. Zhang Shaohan herself may benefit, but the biggest beneficiary will be the company behind her.

However, the company's behavior is despicable. They work hard to create a TV series and produce a work with their heart, but they have to let such a company benefit from it. This is a bit disgusting.

"You'll have to ask Chen Zhenrong about this. He led the team to handle the recovery of my music copyright. He is the most knowledgeable in this area and has enough connections in Taiwan." Zhou Jielun said.

Chu Xuan wants to acquire all the copyrights of Zhang Shaohan's music and does not want the company behind Zhang Shaohan to benefit from "My Love from the Star". From a normal perspective, this is a bit contrary to the normal thinking logic, but from the perspective of the company's selfish behavior, he strongly supports it.

He is also the producer of "My Love from the Star", and he feels disgusted that the results of his labor will bring benefits to such a company.

He also admired Chu Xuan very much. Chu Xuan was indeed a quick thinker. At this time when there was negative public opinion about Zhang Shaohan, he could indeed acquire Zhang Shaohan's music copyright at the lowest cost. If he could turn public opinion around, then the acquired music copyright would be a huge profit.

However, he was not sure about the acquisition of music copyrights, and his agent Chen Zhenrong was still needed to handle it. If Chu Xuan made up his mind to do so, he would call Chen Zhenrong in Taiwan to help him handle it.

However, to his great surprise, he misinterpreted Chu Xuan's meaning: "Your JVR company has just started, and it is currently supported by you alone. If you can obtain the copyright of Zhang Shaohan's music, and then sign Zhang Shaohan, the queen, it should be of great benefit to you and your company."

"Me?! Didn't you buy it?" Zhou Jie Lun was very surprised.

After all this talk, he was asked to buy the copyright of Zhang Shaohan's music? And also to sign Zhang Shaohan?

"Zhang Shaohan is caught up in negative public opinion, and it seems that no famous person is speaking up for her. If you lend a helping hand and keep the matter secret for now, and then expose it after the Luyu Youyue program team and Xinlang faction media make an effort, your and your company's reputation will soar, and it will be more beneficial to the development of you and your company."

"As for me, why would I take the music copyright? Brilliant Times doesn't make music, and I can't help Zhang Shaohan in his music career. Besides, you are in the same Taiwan circle, and you, a king, are helping a queen in the same circle. This kind of public opinion is more convincing."

Zhou Jie Lun was in a daze. He had never expected that Chu Xuan would think like this.

Acquire Zhang Shaohan's music copyright? Although it would cost a lot of money, it was not a big deal for him. In the long run, Zhang Shaohan's music quality was also good and there would be enough long-term benefits. It would definitely be worthwhile to buy her music copyright.

And signing Zhang Shaohan? Although Zhang Shaohan is currently surrounded by negative news, Chu Xuan just mentioned the idea of ​​turning public opinion around. In this case, if he signs Zhang Shaohan and waits for public opinion to turn around before exposing the truth, it means that he is the only one who helps Zhang Shaohan while the entire circle is indifferent and watching.

What good is there in such public opinion? Is Zhou Jielun a man of insight? Is he kind and generous? Is he honest and kind? Or what?
No matter what, as Chu Xuan said, it is definitely a good thing for him and his company to gain a good reputation.

But why did Chu Xuan do this?
After all the hard work on this matter, what did Chu Xuan get?
"What are you thinking?" Zhou Jie Lun really couldn't understand Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan picked up a piece of dragon fruit with a toothpick and said, "I want to do something good. If you don't have the ability, forget it. But if you have the ability and can accomplish a good deed without spending any money, would you do it if it were you?"

Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei smiled and looked at Chu Xuan with admiration.

Zhou Jielun, Fang Wenshan and Liang Datong were stunned, then shook their heads with a wry smile.

After hearing what Chu Xuan said, they understood Chu Xuan's behavior in terms of people's inclination to do good, but they could not understand it in terms of people's inclination to seek profit.

After all, their level is not enough. They feel that they are far from Chu Xuan's level.

Even so, Zhou Jielun still gave a thumbs up in sincere admiration: "Old Chu, you are this."

"Thank you." Chu Xuan said in a low-key manner.

Liu Xiaoli on the side nodded slightly to Chu Xuan. After thinking for a while, she understood the brilliance of Chu Xuan's idea.

Today's public opinion, driven by the interests of Zhang Shaohan's mother, obviously benefits a large number of media outlets.

Why didn't many media speak up for Zhang Shaohan? That's why.

Even if conscientious media want to speak up for Zhang Shaohan, it’s useless. He spent money to hype up the news. The current popularity is negative. If you want to help him turn the tide, don’t you have to spend money to do the opposite? Otherwise, where will the traffic come from? How can you turn the tide without traffic and attention?

This is the problem. Even the most conscientious media outlets would not work for nothing at their own expense.

The media also have to survive, so they can only follow the trend and make up all kinds of negative stories to cater to the negative public opinion.

Under the rule that similar news is recommended on most social platforms across the Internet, traffic will come naturally, which is also the core reason why the media likes to follow suit.

However, if Zhang Shaohan is given a powerful platform to speak out, there will be news heat that is in the opposite direction of public opinion.

Then there are the media of the Xinlang faction that get first-hand information. What is first-hand information? When the news is hot through the program, this is the vested interest.

So, now that the truth of public opinion has become popular and the media has gained benefits, why not make a big shift in public opinion to attract the attention of people across the country? For the media, is there anything more exciting, more profitable, and more reputable for the news platform?

It is conceivable that Zhang Shaohan's participation in "A Date with Luyu" and letting the media act as the audience to get first-hand reverse information is a powerful plan that can reverse public opinion.

And in this linked plan, what did Chu Xuan pay?
Chen Luyu has called them several times every year in the past two years, hoping that the couple will appear on the show again. This year, the couple will be on "You Who Came From the Stars" and will have their wedding in March next year. Based on these explosive situations, it is necessary for the couple to do an exclusive interview as Chu Xuan said.

Well, since we're going to do an exclusive interview anyway, let's give Chen Luyu a favor and have her appear on "Luyu Has a Date".

Since they were giving Chen Luyu a favor, they could also exchange resources with her, letting Zhang Shaohan be on the show and letting Chen Luyu give them a favor as well. Chu Xuan didn't pay anything in this matter.

Invite the media to participate in this interview as an audience. Zhang Shaohan, who is the center of public opinion, is going to be interviewed? That would have attracted a large number of media. For Yu Chuxuan, it would only take a phone call and he would not have to pay anything.

Not only that, Chu Xuan specifically stated that the invited media were the traditional media of the Xinlang faction. As a shareholder of Xinlang Weiyu, Chu Xuan was making profits for his own traditional media, and those media had to owe Chu Xuan a favor.

Moreover, once the Zhang Shaohan incident is successfully reversed, it will also help enhance the good reputation of the program "Luyu Has a Date" in the minds of people across the country. Chen Luyu and the program team must also thank Chu Xuan for this favor.

As for Zhou Jie Lun, first, he had to acquire Zhang Shaohan's music copyright, and second, he had to sign Zhang Shaohan. Chu Xuan didn't pay anything for these two things, but Zhou Jie Lun was very happy to do so. His company signed a contract with a queen who was sympathized by the whole nation, and her music copyright would also add value in subsequent public opinion, and he and his company would also gain a great reputation. Anyone would be willing to do this.

Therefore, looking at this plan from beginning to end, Chu Xuan did not pay anything. At most, he paid his face, but he was able to perfectly resolve this public opinion.

And in this plan, media such as "Luyu Youyue", Xinlangchuan Media, Zhou Jielun and his company, including Zhang Shaohan himself, all benefited. This is really brilliant!
From this perspective, Chu Xuan seems to have gained nothing. The only benefit is that the scenes related to "Invisible Wings" can be filmed as usual, and the subsequent editing and broadcast can be carried out as usual.

But compared with Chu Xuan's plan, this benefit is nothing.

But if we expand the scope a little bit, once this is accomplished, Chu Xuan, the chess player who controls public opinion by himself, will make all the "chess pieces" in this game profit. Once this matter spreads in the future, how will the domestic media view Chu Xuan?

Whether it is Mango TV, Blue Channel, Phoenix TV, or any other media company, the way they look at Chu Xuan will be raised to a higher level. Even the people or forces that hate Chu Xuan will not dare to easily touch him and Xixi through the media.

Because Chu Xuan demonstrated his media skills and was able to make everyone benefit from a hype, this would only make more media people close to him. This was a powerful display of ability, and it was also the incomparable invisible benefit that Chu Xuan could get from this plan.

As for what his peers in the industry think of Chu Xuan? That goes without saying. Good friends feel more secure, and those who don't like Chu Xuan can only suppress their thoughts. People who can lead the media are really not to be trifled with.

Liu Xiaoli, the mother-in-law, has been with Wang Jinhua for many years and has noticed these benefits with her sharp mind. She doesn't know whether her son-in-law is aware of these things. Is he planning for these purposes? Or is he just using his intelligence and talent to come up with such a plan out of kindness?
She didn't ask. After all, it was a good thing, so she naturally supported it wholeheartedly.

However, in her opinion, ever since her daughter was cyber-bullied in the "Korean Wave Gate" incident two years ago, when she heard that her son-in-law was facing a similar incident of cyber-bullying by Zhang Shaohan again today, his thinking and methods of doing things have made great progress, showing a feeling of being subtle and silent, and concealing his achievements and fame.

It is excellent!

(End of this chapter)