The entertainment media didn't care about the truth of the matter. What they cared about was whether an incident could garner attention. If it didn't, they stirred things up.
One photo happened to involve an important supporting actor in "Founding Era," Fang Zhao, who was quite popular in Yanzhou.
Looking at the person who posted the photo, wow, it was an artist from Neon Culture!
Neon Culture and Silver Wing Media were old rivals. Going back a few years, those with the ability could find out that Fang Zhao had had some conflicts with Neon Culture when he had just graduated. Now, an actor from Silver Wing and Neon Culture had such good relations?
Usually, even if they had good relations in private, they wouldn't say it out in the open, let alone on a public platform like this.
Actually, when fans saw the photo, they didn't think much of it. If actors had good relations or helped each other out, what was the big deal about thanking them? Even if they weren't from the same company, there were plenty of actors who had good relations.
However, very quickly, the entertainment media editors turned "no big deal" into "a big deal." They even dug up incidents from when Silver Wing's gaming team was recruiting to prove Fang Zhao's poaching ability. Some time ago, Silver Wing had poached an outstanding actor from another company and pinned the blame on Fang Zhao.
Regardless of whether he had done it or not, Fang Zhao was the scapegoat. Who asked him to be in the limelight?
If they didn't pin the blame on Fang Zhao, how were they going to attract attention? How were they going to attract attention?
At the same time, they also kept an eye on the Wai cast and crew. Before they could get internet access and before Si Lu's team could respond, they did their best to stir things up.
Afterward, Si Lu's agent explained the matter clearly and used Si Lu's tone to once again express his gratitude for Fang Zhao's help. What a professional agent had written was, of course, more thorough than what Si Lu had written, someone with low IQ and EQ. Not only did it express an apology to Fang Zhao, but it also wouldn't make the company unhappy with them.
Neon Culture also had a few actors on the cast and crew, including first-rate and first-rate actors. However, the only one who could really help Si Lu find his form was Fang Zhao. But they couldn't say this openly. If they did, what would happen to the faces of the showbiz seniors in the same company?
When the public relations team got started, the matter calmed down. There were so many things going on online, and "Founding Era" was a constant topic of discussion. Shifting the public's attention was very easy.
The entertainment media earned some traffic and withdrew, satisfied.
The team behind Si Lu also reaped some benefits from this incident.
Fang Zhao … Fang Zhao had been made a scapegoat.
Even if this matter blew over, in the eyes of many entertainment companies, Fang Zhao had already left an impression on them — this was a dangerous person! Every company had to take precautions and keep their artists a little further away from Fang Zhao, especially those that the company was focusing on. They had to minimize their contact with Fang Zhao as much as possible. What if they were poached by Fang Zhao?
Thinking about it again, it seemed like what the entertainment reporters had said was true. Silver Wing had been doing well in the past two years, and its global influence was also increasing. It was indeed developing in the direction of a comprehensive entertainment giant, and this kind of accelerated development seemed to have really started when Fang Zhao entered Silver Wing.
Of course, while they were guarding against Fang Zhao, they were also thinking of ways to poach Fang Zhao into their company.
Planet Wai cast and crew.
Si Lu had specially gone to Fang Zhao's place to apologize because he hadn't thought things through thoroughly and had caused trouble for Fang Zhao, damaging Fang Zhao's image.
Fang Zhao was not angry. The entertainment circle was like this. He was already used to it. Furthermore, for someone who had experienced the Period of Destruction, this sort of thing was nothing. Furthermore, Silver Wing's team was not a bunch of freeloaders. Even if things got out of hand, they would be able to resolve it.
Seeing that Si Lu was actually not a scheming person, Fang Zhao even turned around and consoled Si Lu, asking about his future arrangements.
"I will still be staying here for a period of time. Dr. Dai has asked me to come over a few times," Si Lu said embarrassedly.
Their scenes were not bad. Actors who had acted for four or five seasons would get some advice from psychologists after their scenes were over.
Although Si Lu seemed fine now, he had not completely walked out of it. His psychiatrist would still observe him for a period of time. When he felt that it was appropriate, he would be allowed to leave and would even be advised to leave the cast and crew as soon as he felt better.
If he was too deeply immersed in his role, even if he walked out and continued to stay on the cast and crew, he might sink back into it again.
Actually, Si Lu was very reluctant to leave. He had originally planned on staying on the cast and crew to learn, but now his psychiatrist and manager were not advising him to continue staying. He trusted the judgment of professionals.
"When Dr. Dai says I can leave, I will go back. Oh right, Fang Zhao, that piece you played last time, what was it called? I don't think I have heard it before. " Si Lu was asking about the piece Fang Zhao had played on the keyboard when he had come over to consult Fang Zhao about the historical figure Qi Guan.
"There was no name," Fang Zhao replied. "That was also the first time I played it. I have never posted it online."
"Improvisation? Impressive! "
Si Lu really admired Fang Zhao now. He had also found out from other musicians in the same company that Fang Zhao had been invited to join the music team of "Founding Era." That meant that if Fang Zhao had any musical compositions, he could compete with others for the position of the background music in the movie. For example, the part where Qi Guan was killed, the background music had been won by a musician from Yanzhou.
In the past, Si Lu had not understood, but now, he felt that if Fang Zhao wanted to compete, he might not necessarily be unable to compete with those seniors in the music circles.
A member of the consultant team, a member of the music team, and an important supporting role — Fang Zhao was really a talent!
Si Lu admired Fang Zhao even more. Fang Zhao was really a capable person. Si Lu had almost become a fan of Fang Zhao's.
About 10 days later, Si Lu received a certificate from his psychiatrist and went to the cast and crew to handle the paperwork. He packed his luggage and boarded a transport ship from planet Wai back to Earth with other people who had received their bento boxes.
After returning to Yanzhou, Si Lu first went to the Cemetery for Martyrs to pay his respects.
He had already engraved Qi Guan's grave number in his heart. When he arrived at the Cemetery for Martyrs, he walked directly to Qi Guan's grave and bowed deeply.
He knew that in this grave, there was only one knife. It was not the prop knife he was holding, but the one Qi Guan had used. Although Qi Guan seemed to have many flaws in his character in the eyes of others, in Si Lu's heart, he was already different. Perhaps it was because he had invested too much emotion in his acting, but Si Lu seemed to see another version of himself in this world, doing things he did not dare to do, like a swordsman roaming that hellish world.
When the fifth season of the Yanzhou chapter was broadcast, in the episode where Qi Guan was killed, the character of Qi Guan had indeed earned the tears of many viewers.
Tragic heroes always left a deeper impression. In people's eyes, they had already transcended the vulgar and ordinary, becoming a legend.
Before the fifth season was broadcast, there were people online who had compiled a list of the people who would be killed in the fifth season based on the actual course of history.
Si Lu's fans, as well as fans of the historical figure Qi Guan, watched the series with trembling hearts.
In the episode where Qi Guan was killed, there was a theme music composed by a well-known musician in Yanzhou. The quality of the music was also very high. Many people felt that the plot and the music were especially tear-inducing.
But Qi Guan felt that even after listening to the music in the series two or three times, his feelings were actually not as deep as the music he had heard from Fang Zhao!
Although his brain could no longer remember every single note of the song, every time he recalled it, there was always a faint sound. He also noticed that these voices would gradually disappear as he walked out of the role of "Qi Guan".
As for which of the two pieces was better, it could not be compared like that.
The music in the series emphasized "moving and tragic" and "sacrifice," and the artistic effect was stronger. As for the song that Fang Zhao had played, it indeed belonged to Qi Guan. The positioning was different.
Si Lu decided that when he returned, he would search for Fang Zhao's concert and listen to it.
On this day, Si Lu had just finished recording the program and was riding back to the company. As he listened to his agent tell him about the arrangements for the next month, he suddenly looked out the window.
On the huge light screen outside the tall building, the image of the advertisement was flashing.
"Is that the earpiece that Fang Zhao is endorsing?"
When Si Lu's agent heard this, he looked over and said helplessly, "Yes, it is said to be a luxury model. The advertisement and pre-sales were released some time ago. "
Si Lu went online and searched for the entire video of the advertisement.
Sunlight, mountain streams; birth, destruction; calm water, breaking wind and clouds; sacred temples, ancient mountains and glaciers; shrapnel flying, smoke falling; day and night seem fleeting, the vast stars by one's side... The dreamy musical notes spiraled and rose beside his ears, as if he could reach out and traverse thousands of worlds.
"Take off the earpiece. You are just a part of the world. Put on the earpiece, and you can have the entire world! The Diting Z Series, descends powerfully! "
Listening to the sound of the advertisement, Si Lu's agent said, "I have never paid attention to it before, but after searching it, I discovered that the grade of this earpiece is rather high."
The entertainment circle actually had its own hierarchy. Celebrities would also endorse luxury goods to show off their status and let the public have a better idea of their rank.
"Other people endorse luxury goods. It is either clothing, accessories, cosmetics, or luxury cars. The first luxury item that Fang Zhao is endorsing is actually earpiece!" Si Lu's agent was also amazed. "An actor endorsing earpiece... That's not right. Fang Zhao wasn't an actor in the past. Was he in the gaming circles?"
"Composing," Si Lu said excitedly. "Fang Zhao's composing is especially impressive! Back then, when he was telling me about Qi Guan, he even played an impromptu tune. At that time, it was like my entire being was brought into another realm. Then, I entered my best state, all the way until I finished shooting all my scenes. Don't you think he is especially impressive? Especially mystical? "
"... Simply poisonous."
"Hey, it's not poisonous. Really. I drank the water he gave me, and I'm completely fine!"
Si Lu could not be bothered to say more to his agent. He had just seen the pre-sales date for the first batch of the Z Series. It was 2 p.m., and it was almost time. Previously, he had been busy attending various events and had not had much time to surf the internet. He had also never paid attention to news regarding earpieces, so he had only found out now when he saw the advertisement outside.
Actually, every year, Fiery Bird would release a luxurious high-end earpiece. That earpiece also represented Fiery Bird's highest achievement in earpiece manufacturing. This year, the breakthrough was even greater. They had released a new earpiece system, the "Z System," which once again upgraded the auditory experience.
But at the same time, as a high-end line, the price of the Z Series was not low.
Nowadays, among the most anticipated high-end earpieces in the world, the one that always ranked first was the one that Fang Zhao wore in the most advertisements. It was a retro headset. The standard version already cost 100,000, and the high-end version cost 500,000. As for the custom-made version... that was the world of the rich.
In the eyes of the public, the Diting Z Series was a luxury item. As for music enthusiasts, they were more curious about Fiery Bird's latest earpiece system.
The Diting series had always pursued the auditory experience. Of course, people familiar with earpieces would know. And now, all the Z Series earpieces were equipped with what was said to be the pinnacle of Fiery Bird's earpiece technology, the Z System!
For people who normally did not pay attention to such things, when they saw the price, their jaws dropped. But for people in the earpiece circles who paid attention to it, this was all too common. It was something that happened every year.
Some people could not go back after listening to high-end earpieces once. Not only could these earpieces satisfy their sensitive ears and extremely demanding sound quality, but they also had a degree of comfort. After wearing a good earpiece, one could forget the existence of earpieces and immerse themselves in the music, allowing one to enjoy the world of music even more.
Perhaps only crazy music enthusiasts would buy such high-end earpieces every year... except for those who purely wanted to show off.
"Every year, Fiery Bird only releases one high-end series. This year, they actually decided on the Z Series!" a certain music enthusiast asked in a chat group.
"Your news is too outdated. Did you not pay your internet fees? How long has it been since you last connected to the internet? "
"Writing my graduation thesis. I'm as busy as a dog. I just got some free time today. I thought that it would be the series that was so hotly discussed last year. Two months ago, I also heard rumors that Fiery Bird had decided on the Z Series. Now, it seems like it's true! It's a new system. This is not something that comes out once a year! "
"I heard that the manufacturing process has also been upgraded to be able to withstand extreme environments. I don't know if it's just an exaggeration, but I heard that the earpieces that Fiery Bird sent over can still maintain perfect sound quality even in the vile environment of the 'Founding Era' film set."
"I'm so envious of the celebrities who endorse them. We haven't even seen the goods yet, and he's already using them."
"All right, this year's divine weapon is about to come out. Is everyone ready to fight for it?"
"Nonsense! I've already set a timer. When it's time, remind me to start fighting! Every year, Fiery Bird's first batch is too small. Every continent only produces 500 per model. Basically, they are all snatched up in two hours. If you fall asleep when the time comes, it will be too late for regrets. "
To them, if they were a step late and others had bought it, they could only stand at the side and be envious. Not only to show off and show off, they also hoped to be the first to use this year's divine weapon. Outsiders would not be able to understand their urgency.
For those who were slightly better off, they could still afford to spend money like this once a year. They were not interested in clothes or luxury cars.
At 2 p.m. in Yanzhou, music enthusiasts and earpiece enthusiasts were staring at the screen with hungry eyes, waiting to buy the first batch of the Z Series.
However, after the sales started...
"What's going on? I just went to the toilet, and it's gone when I came back? "
"The standard model was sold out in seconds. I hesitated for a bit for the high-end model, but when I tried to buy it, it was also gone! [Bawl] "
"Why can't you set the system to automatically buy it! I want to file a complaint! "
"Hahaha, I got it! Luckily, my hands were fast! But I only managed to get the standard earpiece model. I didn't manage to get the classic headpiece model. "
"I managed to get the headpiece model, but it's green. I didn't have any other colors to choose from. All the other colors have been sold out."
"If I can't get the earpiece and headpiece models, I'll go buy the speakers. In any case, this is one of the three divine weapons that Fiery Bird has released this year."
"Don't even think about it. I just saw that the speakers are also sold out! A bunch of gaming gods trying to snatch goods from us! Tsk, why would they buy the Z Series when they're gamers! Wouldn't the other series be better paired with the gaming consoles? What are they doing here? A bunch of amateurs who don't know anything! "
"Not just that. There are also fans of the 'Founding Era' series and Fang Zhao's fans. The competition this year is too f * cking intense."
"I just saw a very popular article on the internet. It says that the Z Series is even tastier when paired with the 'Founding Era' epic soundtrack. 'It was posted in the morning, and by the afternoon, it had already been shared more than 100,000 times. One look at the wording and you can tell it's from our industry. Who wrote it? Get out here!! "
The person who wrote the article was staring helplessly at the ceiling at home. He hadn't managed to snag the goods either. The article that had been posted in the morning had been to help a singer friend advertise. The article had even included a list of songs and comments. To show off, he had specially mentioned the Diting Z Series. Furthermore, the number of shares had exceeded 100,000 in such a short period of time. The traces of manipulation were very obvious. Luckily, he had used a sockpuppet when he had written the article. If he had been caught by this bunch of people in the industry...
He shuddered, thought for a bit, and said in the group, "It's all Fang Zhao's fault!"
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