Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Gu Chi Is Coming
Gu Cheng really guessed it right.
Gu Miaomiao’s public relations team acted swiftly, using an official certificate to debunk the criticisms, and greatly reduced the negative voices against her. Henceforth, if she promotes Ancient Martial Arts in the program, haters can no longer claim she lacks official recognition.
Moreover, she can legitimately promote using her ninth dan certificate. Both the National Martial Arts Association and the Provincial Martial Arts Association will cooperate. Who wouldn’t love the free publicity with a considerable impact?
As for the promoter being a little toddler, the visionary presidents don’t mind at all.
But the program team has another breakthrough, the unexpected addition of Su Hanjiang and his son.
This morning, during a time of high traffic, suddenly many people criticized that Su Hanjiang and Director Wang had some deal, securing a guest spot this way. They accused him of deliberately creating a persona for his son, saying he sold his conscience for fame.
Tuanzi, holding the tablet left by her big brother, swiped a few times and angrily pummeled the sofa fiercely.
"The truth is obviously not like that; they are twisting facts!"
When people talked about her, she was alright, thinking those people were just jealous of her anyway. But when it came to talk about her friends, that was unacceptable.
Tuanzi was furious, like she was about to catch fire.
Gu Che took a fan to cool her down.
"Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. Did you forget Director Wang has evidence over there? He didn’t release it yesterday; he’s waiting for the right moment."
Director Wang had always wanted to handle public relations, but Gu Cheng had better public relations strategies, so he patiently waited. The enemies targeted the entire program, definitely having a follow-up move.
Now that they played their final move, when he strikes back, the effect will be better.
Sure enough, after a while, Tuanzi was browsing posts and found that Director Wang didn’t name names but mentioned someone breaching a contract last minute.
Last-minute breaches are quite common in the industry; if this happens, the victim gains a lesson, talks to acquaintances, but usually doesn’t bring it to the open.
After all, even if made public, fans could spin it, saying a contract wasn’t signed so it’s not a breach, or if someone offers better conditions, it’s reasonable to go to them.
But if you’re the one who actively breaks the contract, and slander others for stealing your guest spot, it’s a different nature.
Director Wang directly showed several screenshot dialogues, and then other members of the program team uploaded several photos showing their communication with Cheng Jin and his manager.
[I still have phone recordings from the breach; would everyone like to hear it?]
The ’everyone’ questioned was actually directed at Cheng Jin — did he really want to escalate to such a breaking point?
While a last-minute breach may not be significant, an attempt to turn the tables is enough to make other advertisers, program teams, and crews think twice before collaborating with Cheng Jin.
Cheng Jin quieted down, quickly having marketing account rescind the press release.
Money spent, people offended, and the program director stated endorsements are gone.
Gu Che pushed the phone towards his sister.
"Look, Director Wang’s timing is spot on. Now, the program can safely live stream the last two episodes."
Tuanzi puffed her cheeks, her eyes darting around.
Gu Che laughed, "Are you planning some mischief?"
Tuanzi: "Hmph!"
Gu Che couldn’t resist pinching her cheek, "Not mischief, but Miaomiao is thinking of an excellent idea. You feel like they shouldn’t be let off the hook, right?"
Tuanzi hurriedly nodded.
"Don’t worry, someone like Cheng Jin, blinded by greed, as long as someone offers him a benefit, he will unhesitatingly turn back and bite his own program team. Wouldn’t it be great if they fought each other?"
Tuanzi thought about it seriously and said in a childish voice, "Dogs are cuter than them. We can’t compare them to dogs."
Gu Che: "You’re right. How about turtles?"
"Turtles are also cuter. Cockroaches, they’re as annoying as cockroaches."
Gu Che: "Makes sense."
In a blink, "Leisurely Country Life" live-streamed the fifth episode and arrived at the finale.
After Yun Xiuxiu’s team left, Director Wang didn’t invite new guests. So for the final episode, he proposed each guest group invite two guests.
Director Wang: "After all, it’s the season to harvest rice, the more people, the more labor."
Everyone: "...You said it out loud, you said everyone’s labor!"
Director Wang: smile.jpg
On the day of the sixth episode live broadcast, the program heat reached a new height.
[Heard each guest group will invite two people this episode; who will they invite?]
[Anyway, Gu Miaomiao’s group has one guest as Gu Wangchao]
[Gu Wangchao? The one topping the new song charts? His new song is amazing; I’ve been looping it for a long time]
[I’ve been looping it too; his voice is ethereal and pure, like listening to celestial music. One listen cleanses the soul]
[No new song this month can match his; it’s not just topping the new song charts but the trending chart too, and several of his old songs are in the trending chart as well]
[Have you noticed, the lyrics and composition are all his. Young, talented, and handsome, sob, my new male idol]
[Off-topic, but aren’t we supposed to guess their group’s second guest here? Who’s coming to harvest rice?]
Curious viewers, and Tuanzi is curious too.
She and Pei Hai arrived at room number 3 first.
The courtyard’s left side has neat vegetable patches, lush green as far as the eye can see. The right side has a giant osmanthus tree still fragrant and a nearby fence. The initially bought chick and ducklings have grown a bit, plump and round.
The vegetable garden behind the house also planted many vegetables.
In previous episodes, they busily transplanted, watered, fertilized, and dewormed.
This episode, their main task is helping the locals harvest rice.
"Brother Pei Hai, who else is coming to help?"
Pei Hai showed a mysterious smile, "You guess."
Tuanzi: (〝▼皿▼)
[Ancient Martial System: sometimes he deserves a beating]
"Hmm hmm!"
Tuanzi clenched her fist but seeing that handsome face, slowly unclenched it.
[Miaomiao: He’s so handsome, forget it]
[Ancient Martial System: can avoid a beating]
[Miaomiao: Little Gu, you seem to really want him to be beaten]
The system hurriedly shut its mouth; it’s an impartial system devoid of emotions, won’t favor or dislike any human, absolutely not!
Shortly after, Gu Wangchao arrived as a guest too.
Tuanzi pounced excitedly.
"Wangchao brother, long time no see, you look even better!"
Gu Wangchao picked her up.
Tuanzi leaned in, cheek to cheek, whispering, "Wangchao brother, do you know who the new guest is?"
Gu Wangchao shook his head, "Big brother hasn’t told me."
Tuanzi urged, "Go ask him."
Gu Wangchao was a bit curious too; on the finale, who will big brother invite?
Facing two pairs of curious eyes, Pei Hai slightly smiled, "You guess."
Gu Wangchao: (▼へ▼メ)
Tuanzi nestled in his arms, whispered, "Aren’t you tempted to punch him?"
Gu Wangchao took a deep breath.
The death stares from the siblings made Pei Hai restless.
"Cough cough, I’ll give a hint."
The Film Emperor coughed a few times, "It’s a cousin Miaomiao hasn’t met."
He didn’t mention Gu Wangchao since from identifying the cousin, Gu Wangchao could deduce the option.
But he forgot the cousin’s nature.
Gu Wangchao: "Oh, Cousin Gu Chi is coming."
Coolness failed Pei Hai: "How did you know?"