Chapter 127 – Opening Broadcast, Good Luck!

Chapter 127 - Opening Broadcast, Good Luck!

Were the fans of Yao Hui's artists in direct conflict with Sugar Threads?

No, numerically, they didn't qualify. The Sugar Threads could easily overpower them by diverting from their daily routine of criticizing Yao Hui, launching a one-sided massacre against them.

In a surge of unstoppable momentum, the Sugar Threads charged forward like a tidal wave sweeping across the sky.

They overwhelmed Yao Hui's artists' fans with an overwhelming numerical advantage.

"You allow Yao Hui to act but not us to speak? How grand your authority is, sir."

"You can't afford to provoke me now, Fei, not because you're suddenly virtuous, but because you can't erase the past deeds."

"Oh, you feel so wronged, right? You deserve it. Heaven sees all, and every action leaves its mark. Playing innocent won't make others forget."

"One must own up to their actions. Hehe, I'll say what I want. What can you do to me?"

"Sugar Threads only have the chance to criticize because of their strength. How many 'babies' like Sugar Threads have been silenced by your wrongdoing? We're here, divine justice from above, to rid the world of harm."

"Are you fans of celebrities or a talent agency? Your brother and sister might be the victims of Yao Hui's exploitation. Yet, you fans act as guard dogs for his family, how heartbreaking for them!"

When one side holds both moral high ground and numerical advantage, it's only natural that the righteous masses would overwhelm the unjust with their sea of people. The outnumbered and unjustified have no room to retaliate.

If you wish to manipulate reviews or employ online trolls?

I'm afraid not!

Trolls won't take on such tasks!

Currently, several online marketing firms were entangled in legal disputes with JD's legal department. They dared not engage in any potentially contentious business dealings involving Nine Points.

Desiring to dim the trending charts? Aiming to dampen the buzz? Contemplating account suspension? Seeking to lock down topic lists?

Apologizing for the misunderstanding, neither Nine O'Clock nor Time Culture is lacking in funds. Coincidentally, it overlaps with the promotional period of Tang Fei's drama on Xiangnan TV, with additional efforts from the companies representing actors like Zhong Xue and Zhu Xiao, as well as the backing investors, all contributing to the push.

The trending searches fluctuated up and down, the heat subsided only to rise again. The account couldn't be banned no matter how hard they tried, and related topics consistently soared on the topic rankings.

It serves no purpose other than draining resources.

Yao Hui dared not report this public opinion turmoil to the higher-ups; they could not afford to take the blame if the president were to become ill or agitated again as a result.

After being utterly crushed, the fans of Yao Hui's artists finally found an excellent point to counterattack amidst the chaotic battle: "If you've got what it takes, let Si Cui's series surpass our 'Fly with Tennis'! Arguing online is pointless; how many fans do you even have? The audience is the foundation of an actor's popularity! It's the audience's affection that truly counts for an actor's skill!"

Let's see how popular Tang Fei really is – the viewership ratings will tell all! Hundreds of thousands of fans are but a mosquito's leg in the face of ratings.

"The quality of Yao Hui's productions versus Nine Points'—the distinction can perhaps be discerned by comparing their eight o'clock and ten o'clock shows."

"Actors, please compete with your acting skills, ratings, box office sales, fan base, and sob stories. That's for reality talent shows, thank you."

...

Rationally speaking, how could a single 10 o'clock show possibly surpass two 8 o'clock shows combined?

Moreover, one had 50 episodes while the other only had a dozen. The latter's ratings were just starting to pick up when it concluded.

In this comparison, Tang Fei was clearly at a disadvantage.

As the fan war heated up, the tennis side joined in later on. Capital TV, Huadong TV, and the production company of Fly Bar Tennis all entered the fray, further fueling the hype.

Many onlookers simultaneously learned the airing schedule and cast of "Fly Bar Tennis" and "The Legend of Si Cui," considering it a win-win situation for both platforms and production teams in terms of publicity.

Aside from the fans of both sides fuming until they felt like they'd bled three liters, the behind-the-scenes teams were rather content.

The fans were merely waiting for the ratings to come out so they could trample the other side.

Guan Yun found herself being dragged into an unexpected showdown. She was peacefully studying scripts at home when she suddenly discovered that she was pitted against Tang Fei in a Twitter-like platform's top trending PK special!

A poll asked which female star's drama would rank first, with tens of thousands participating, and she and Tang Fei were neck-to-neck with tens of thousands of votes each.

Faced with this sudden competition, Guan Yun felt confident in her ability to win but also uncomfortable with the adversarial stance it created. It was as if someone had placed her on a metaphorical spit to roast.

She was far from pleased! Her team had secretly entered the fray, attaching themselves to Tang Fei for publicity, which made her even more unhappy. It seemed as though they were implying that her popularity wasn't sufficient, necessitating a boost from Tang Fei's.

Her fans, fueled by passion, ignored her team's actions, leaving Guan Yun feeling helpless.

Guan Yun: "Fans, please wait a moment and calm down. Although my drama is great, let's not create animosity towards Tang Fei. Let me shine on my own, don't stir up trouble! I have psychological shadows when it comes to Tang Fei!"

Fan: Guan Yun, fly high without worries, we've got your back! The charge has sounded! Sisters, let's go!

Guan Yun: No!

Fan: The arrow is on the string, it must be shot! Fighting for honor!

Philia of Guan Yun and Guan Mo shippers: We're hooked! Love-hate rivalry, power struggle, ah! This relationship is perfect, my nosebleed!

Guan Yun: Terrified.jpg

...

After more than ten days at the Qiong Hai construction site, Guan Mo slunk back home. He had imagined that as the second young master, he would be enjoying air conditioning, singing, and frolicking with girls by the seashore all day.

Little did he know, his big brother was ruthless. Guan Mo's cards were suspended, his IDs confiscated, leaving him penniless and brick-lifting on the construction site.

Was there any humanity left?

Were they still blood-related brothers?!

For over ten days, he stubbornly held onto his resentment, but eventually, the physical pain forced him to honestly call back and agree to the second option.

If he had known this would happen, he should have chosen to work under Tang Fei from the beginning.

Guan Mo, now a well-behaved child, stood straight in Guan Yin's study. His face, tanned in the winter sun, gleamed with a healthy sheen. The idle Young Master Guan had undergone significant changes.

At least on the surface.

"In Tang Fei's service, you'll be an assistant. Tomorrow, you'll have an interview at the production crew. Write your own resume, and someone will take you there tomorrow," Guan Yin said, flipping through company files without lifting his head from the desk.

"Brother, what if Tang Fei doesn't want me?"

"If she doesn't, then return to Qionghai."

"I'm going to write my resume."

...

The fans were eagerly waiting, the audience was anticipating, and various teams and industry insiders were observing. The fierce competition of the winter vacation theater arena had officially begun!

Today, after the football and tennis dramas, "Si Cui's Story" is finally set to premiere!

Its predecessor concluded with a ratings score of 1.23%, while on Sundays at 8:30 PM, Xiangnan TV's variety show "Journey Through Mountains and Rivers" ends at 9:45 PM with a rating of 1.06%.

Immediately following that, the ads for "Si Cui's Story" air!

Excited fans eagerly access real-time viewership monitoring platforms, fixated on the fluctuations in ratings.

There's a slight dip, from 1.06 to 0.97, causing fans to clench their fists in anxiety.

If the premiere doesn't break the 1% mark, it would be an embarrassment.

At 9:50, commercials begin, and the live viewership plummets to 0.7. Fans feel a sudden darkness before their eyes, while Guan Yun's supporters start cheering in celebration.

Meanwhile, Tang Fei has finished filming her scenes for "Happiness Hotel." After removing her makeup, she steps out of the dressing room to find the entire set eerily dark.

They wrapped up so early?

Her doubt barely formed when she heard a familiar voice.

It was Zhou Weichuan.

His voice was clear and resonant:

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

Crackling!

A kaleidoscope of lights flickered above her head, forming large letters in the ceiling of the film studio.

"Congratulations on the premiere, Tang Fei."

Bunches of balloons were released, ascending towards the sparkling words illuminated from above.

Her parents, siblings, the director, and colleagues formed a semicircle around her.