madnovel Chapter 027 Finally, they fell for it.
Chapter 027 Finally, they fell for it.
That evening, the internet was calm.
At midnight, rising star Xu Xiao updated her Weibo with a new post:
[@XuXiaoV: The unprofessionalism of some novice producers is truly eye-opening. In this industry, let's have more respect for them.]
This Weibo post lasted for less than three seconds before disappearing without a trace.
However, in this era where traffic is king, a lot can happen in three seconds.
As a true pop diva in the Chinese music scene, Xu Xiao has an enormous fan base.
Not to mention those marketing accounts on Weibo that are like vultures, lurking around 24/7 and living off traffic.
Unsurprisingly, this Weibo post was screenshotted and spread rapidly across various gossip groups and fan forums.
Whether they are fans or marketing accounts, they all wish they could transform into Sherlock Holmes, searching for clues and seriously trying to solve this reading comprehension problem.
Fans' investigative abilities should never be underestimated.
Soon, a big fan discovered Xu Xiao's private schedule for that day: she went to a recording studio to audition for a theme song for a big-budget S-level movie called "Life After Life of Falling Flowers".
The truth is about to come out.
Clearly, Xu Xiao's aggrieved Weibo post was directed at the audition this afternoon.
This caused an uproar among Xu Xiao's fans.
My older sister is a pop diva who has won five Huayu Golden Music Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Bell Awards. She is always surrounded by admirers wherever she goes.
I went to audition for a movie theme song today, and I actually had to suffer some injustice?
[My heart aches for Xiaoxiao. Which blind producer was responsible?!]
One fan even thoughtfully forwarded a three-minute video, which was a compilation of Xu Xiao's impromptu adaptations from concerts, live performances, and TV shows.
Those trills, angry notes, and high notes were cleverly edited together.
The comment read: "Sister's talent is undeniable; everyone loves her singing skills and improvisational abilities. Those who truly understand music can't possibly fail to distinguish who the real talent is. Sister, don't feel wronged, we'll always be here for you (heart emoji)."
Just as the crowd was getting heated, [Old Poisonous Person in the Circle] posted a blog post that fueled the fire.
"I heard he's a new producer who became famous with a single and a melodramatic viral novel. He was acting all high and mighty in the recording studio today."
Not only did they ignore their seniors, but they also didn't understand the most basic rules of the industry.
I feel sorry for that pop star who got so upset.
Oh, right.
This producer was trending on social media just a couple of days ago.
A novice writer, a melodramatic viral story, just trending on social media.
With just a few labels attached, the old hands in the industry practically spammed Yang Du's ID number.
The murderer is you—Yang Du!
Now, Xu Xiao's massive fan base finally found an outlet, shifting their focus to the Weibo account "Sheep Governor".
[A 21-year-old college student who hasn't even graduated yet, managed to succeed once by chance, making a song called "Flammable and Explosive," and he really thinks he's some kind of music industry godfather? Does he even deserve to give advice to our Xiaoxiao?]
[These vulgar writers who write about cheating gigolos really think they're some kind of cross-disciplinary genius? Pshaw!]
Go check out Xiaoxiao's improvisation compilation! She's a natural talent. Do you even understand music, you newbie?
A little reverence for music is what takes you further (smile)
[This low-class writer who produces books for middle-aged women, does he even know how to spell "heaven and earth"?]
Meanwhile, at the eye of the storm, Yang Du was comfortably sitting on the sofa in his suite, scrolling through the comments under his Weibo posts.
When he came across that compilation video, he couldn't help but smile.
Yang Du's mind conjured up an image of Huang Bo's version of Sun Wukong: "Finally, he's been tricked." (gif)
Yuan Xiuqing's fire burned even brighter than he had imagined, and unexpectedly, Xu Xiao's fans used it that very night.
That's true. Which fan could resist a carefully crafted video that praises their idol?
Just then, my phone vibrated.
"Commander, what are you doing? Your Weibo is about to be flooded with comments!"
Zhou Feng's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "We're having a heated argument with Xu Xiao's fans right now. Should we close the comments section? We really can't take it anymore! These brainless fans are like mad dogs."
"No need, no need. Listen to me, have the brothers retreat and just be bystanders. Do you think I'm the kind of person who likes to be taken advantage of?"
After chatting for a few minutes, just as Zhou Feng hung up the phone, Tao Cheng called.
"Junior, I've seen what happened online."
Tao Cheng was all too aware of the ruthless, bloodless methods used in the entertainment industry.
Posting on Weibo at midnight was clearly intentional.
Hongjie once told her that the timing of posting on Weibo is very important.
It's enough to excite night owls, and it also leaves most rival companies' public relations departments with no time to make a quick crisis response.
Besides, Yang Du is all alone; where would he get a public relations team?
"Xu Xiao's team is despicable. This kind of trick of turning black into white and blaming others is common in the industry. I have just contacted Sister Hong. If necessary, I can write a long article to support you and clarify what happened in the recording studio."
"No, senior, you absolutely can't go off the field."
Yang Du quickly stopped the other party.
"Xu Xiao's fans are currently in a frenzied state, attacking anyone they see. You don't need to get involved. Besides, what will Jinshi Music do if you step in? You're both in the same company; how will you get along in the future?"
"But those insults are so awful! They were clearly in the wrong first. Besides, do you think I don't know whether you're a professional or not?"
"Trust me, senior, just watch the show."
Seeing that Yang Du wasn't worried at all, Tao Cheng finally realized, "You...did you set a trap for Xu Xiao?"
"hey-hey."
"Alright, you lousy family! Now that you have a solution, I'll wait and see Xu Xiao's downfall. Oh, and by the way, I have some good news for you: the post-production of the 'Flammable and Explosive' music video is almost finished, and it's expected to be released on Tuesday."
After ending his conversation with Tao Cheng, Yang Du dialed Yuan Xiuqing's number.
"Sister Qing." Yang Du walked to the French windows and looked at the night view outside. "The online buzz has already taken off, even more intense than we expected."
"Of course, I personally oversaw the release of those press releases, and another batch will follow later. In addition, I also arranged for people to guide the fans to take the highlights to various music forums to refute your claims."
Yuan Xiuqing smiled and said, "By tomorrow morning, these fans might be able to work together to get the highlights trending on social media and vindicate the little pop star."
"Okay, then let's proceed according to plan tomorrow."
"Don't worry, everything is fine. I've already leaked your trip to Jinshi Music Recording Studio through private channels."
"You were trending on social media just a few days ago, and now this has happened again. You're in the spotlight right now. Those paparazzi are like sharks smelling blood. Tomorrow, the moment you get out of the car, they'll swarm you."
"The rest depends on your performance as a novice producer."