168: Qingmang Era

“Young Master Hong, we’ve found out, it was the people from Extreme Realm who reported us!”

“Mad, those lowlifes from Extreme Realm, stabbing us in the back!”

Hong Shan’s face was filled with fury as he listened to the complaints of his company’s MCN division director.

“More than a day has passed, and all you figured out was this piece of trash information?”

“Can the accounts we had banned be unbanned?”

“Have you figured out the reason for the traffic restriction?”

“What did the Music Note platform say in response?”

Hearing this, the director looked somewhat aggrieved.

“The traffic restriction issue is under investigation.”

“As for the banned suggestive bloggers...”

“Music Note official staff said that our bloggers’ outfits and dance moves constituted inappropriate guidance and violated moral decency...”

Upon hearing this, Hong Shan immediately exploded in rage, grabbing the cup from his desk and smashing it fiercely onto the floor.

“Inappropriate guidance?”

“What the actual f*ck!”

“Is there anything more suggestive than the dances performed by those sluts from Extreme Realm?”

Hong Shan violently slapped the projection wall behind him.

The image projected onto it was none other than Zhang Xin’s account homepage!

Her latest video had reached over three million likes, and her followers had consequently skyrocketed by more than 300,000!

Hong Shan was so angry he nearly passed out just looking at it.

Why did Extreme Realm’s suggestive dance videos hit the trending topics, while Dongmeng’s accounts were completely gone?!

“There were rumors that Extreme Realm’s new boss brought Extreme Realm a top-tier platform-wide resource contract. We initially thought it was just hype, but now, it looks like it might be true...”

The director secretly glanced up at Young Master Hong, then lowered his head and spoke.

“Top-tier contract, top-tier contract...”

Hong Shan paced around the office, muttering, and then slammed his hand down on the table.

“Damn capital! It’s truly despicable!”

The director’s mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Didn’t this Young Master usually pride himself on being capital?

Now that he was thoroughly played, why was he even cursing himself?

“Go find out the identity and contact information of Extreme Realm’s new boss!”

“Also, resolve the traffic restriction as soon as possible!”

“We absolutely cannot have any more problems at the music festival today!”

Hong Shan said in a deep voice.

“Understood, Young Master Hong!”

Immediately after, Hong Shan clicked on Zhang Mantong’s account.

The MCN agency information was not displayed on it.

But based on the events of the past two days, Hong Shan was certain that the MCN Zhang Mantong had joined was Jijing Media!

“Since you managed to take down so many of our accounts, don’t think you’ll get to eat from the internet rice bowl either!”

Hong Shan stared at the screen, gritting his teeth as he spoke... Binjiang No. 1.

After Chen Qiu woke up and opened his phone, a huge pile of messages popped up.

Aside from the SVIP limited edition dances sent by Cheng Yun and Zhang Xin, the rest were all from Qingmang Era employees and artists.

Hearing that the new president had something important to announce during the music festival, the middle management of Qingmang Era rushed to fly to Gannan to meet Chen Qiu.

Besides the management, artists who had not originally planned to attend the music festival also hurried over.

With the exception of those who were too busy to spare the time, almost all the prominent artists of Qingmang Era responded.

It could be said that they gave Chen Qiu, the new president, plenty of face.

Of course, they mostly didn't want to leave a bad impression on the new president, Chen Qiu!

One must realize that compared to self-media influencers, the entertainment industry relies far more heavily on resources!

Self-media only needs a phone and an idea to start filming!

But celebrity artists require team packaging, endorsements, and the support of works.

These are all essential resource demands!

Losing these resources means losing exposure to the public!

For celebrity artists, even A-listers, losing exposure means their value will plummet drastically in just a few years!

That's why they call the entertainment industry a moral low ground!

Here, everyone's values are distorted, everything can be clearly priced, and behind the glamour are negotiable chips!

After Chen Qiu finished breakfast, he sent a message to Zhang Mantong.

Dongmeng’s trolls were still constantly setting the narrative under Zhang Mantong's account.

Chen Qiu knew that blocking them was endless, and posting updates or videos to explain would only trap her in the opponent's rhythm.

When fighting online, whether it's arguing with netizens or major celebrity feuds, the rule of victory is essentially four words!

Attack only, do not defend!

Either continuously strike at the opponent's weaknesses, or continuously output and amplify one's own strengths!

For Zhang Mantong, she only needed to rely on videos to reinforce her persona, and naturally, great scholars would debate on her behalf.

The slanders from the trolls and haters would naturally not be worth fearing.

“Brother, can I bring Shu Shuang along?”

“She’s off today and wants to come and see too.”

“You can.”

Chen Qiu replied.

He was going on a blind date with Ding Qiao later anyway, and with Shao Shushuang accompanying Zhang Mantong, she wouldn't be alone.

Subsequently, Chen Qiu drove to Xingzhou Bay Residential Area, picked up Zhang Mantong and Shao Shushuang, and together they headed to Grand Cloud Sky.

Zhang Mantong looked relaxed and hadn't been overly affected by the slander from Dongmeng.

Apart from the initial panic, she quickly adjusted her mindset.

Seeing the comments calling her a fake Baimi and saying she was being kept, not only did she not get angry, but she even wanted to like the comments and reply, 'May your words be auspicious!'

She desperately wanted Chen Qiu to keep her!

That way she could just lie flat!

She never had much ambition.

If it weren't for her President Dad needing her account for the Baimi persona, who would want to be an internet celebrity?

Upon arriving at Grand Cloud Sky, Cheng Yun was already waiting in the lobby.

The moment she saw Chen Qiu, Cheng Yun’s eyes shone with delight, and she quickly stepped forward.

“President Chen!”

Zhang Mantong and Shao Shushuang, standing next to Chen Qiu, noticed Cheng Yun, whose eyes were full of Chen Qiu, and their beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

But after noticing Chen Qiu’s rather distant attitude, they quickly relaxed.

In their hearts, the biggest threats were always those other two women!

Cheng Yun’s gaze swept over Zhang Mantong and Shao Shushuang, and she thought to herself.

“As expected of President Chen, he is certainly not lacking in beautiful women around him...”

A momentary shadow of dimness flashed across Cheng Yun’s eyes.

Compared to the women by Chen Qiu’s side, she seemed to have no advantage... But soon, she cheered up, her spirits gradually lifting.

From last night to this morning, she had personally witnessed many artists from Qingmang Era checking into Grand Cloud Sky.

Although they were only second or third-tier, they were figures Cheng Yun previously considered unattainable!

This made Cheng Yun somewhat excited.

Not excited because she saw them!

But because she clearly understood that this group of people had flown in from all over the country just to meet President Chen!

...In Grand Cloud Sky's large conference room.

A group of middle and high-level managers from Qingmang Era, along with various artists, had gathered inside.

There were nearly a hundred people in total!

At this moment, Director Li of the Artist Management Department looked at the bustling crowd and frowned.

“All assistants, leave!”

“Except for the artists and their managers, all unrelated personnel must leave!”

As soon as he spoke, nearly half the people quickly exited the conference room.

Only then did Director Li nod in satisfaction.

Qingmang Era currently operates mostly idol economics.

The most outstanding asset, undoubtedly, was the female idol group with first-tier popularity, the A Girl Group!

The girl group had five members, debuted six years ago, and their popularity was once unmatched in the country.

Later, they went solo: some sang, some acted, and some filmed variety shows.

They thought they would scatter like stars across the sky, but instead, they each suffered a major setback!

Recently, they reunited and returned to the girl group format, and their popularity successfully returned to the first tier.

Aside from them, most of Qingmang Era's remaining artists were second or third-tier traffic stars.

As this group discussed the new president in hushed tones, the conference room door opened.

Everyone immediately turned their heads to look.

They saw a handsome young man and three high-value beauties walking in.

Most people assumed they were newly signed artists of the company and paid them no mind.

But Director Li and the rest of the management immediately stood up, respectfully greeting them.

“President Chen!”

...P.S.: Transition chapter, blind date starting soon.