"Hurry up and get that group of people to quickly get this trending topic down!"
Ji Cheng frowned, saying to Lin Xi beside him.
Because he had to get this trending topic down tonight, otherwise if more people saw it tomorrow and the situation escalated, the leadership would definitely not let him off the hook.
"Looking at the current popularity, I estimate it will be a bit difficult to bring it down in a short period of time," Lin Xi replied.
Because this trending topic had already entered the top twenty.
It was hovering around tenth place, and could break into the top ten at any moment.
It's important to note that it was difficult for general entertainment news to break into the top ten trending topics. Once it entered the top ten, the exposure would increase exponentially, and by then, it would truly be out of control.
"I don't care, if it can't be brought down, you have to find a way. Even if you have to find some artists to hype up scandals, you must suppress this trending topic!"
Ji Cheng's eyes were already red with anger, and he roared at Lin Xi somewhat irrationally.
Because no matter what method he used now, he had to delete all negative news about Qian Yin Group.
Tomorrow was the final review stage. If the listing was shelved tomorrow because of this incident, then his position as vice president would be over.
"But... I'll try my best!"
Lin Xi originally wanted to say something more, but when she saw Ji Cheng's red-eyed urgency, she could only sigh inwardly and turn to leave the room.
"Wang Shu, you brat, you've given me quite a surprise, messing with me the day before my company goes public!"
Ji Cheng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of his office.
Looking at the endless stream of people below, he slammed his fist heavily against the glass of the floor-to-ceiling window.
...
Following the actions of Qian Yin Group that night, many artists were exposed for various scandals overnight. Some had their relationships revealed, some were exposed for cheating, and some were caught soliciting prostitutes.
In any case, as long as it didn't affect Qian Yin Group, many artists' scandals were exposed one after another.
Although there were these smoke bombs, the popularity of these scandals was very limited.
Apart from some gossip enthusiasts and their fans, it did not cause a great uproar. Some didn't even make it to the trending Weibo topics.
On the other hand, the artists who suddenly had problems exposed were woken up from their beds overnight, scrambling like ants on a hot pan.
After all, with such exposure, their careers were essentially over, and they would even face substantial breach of contract fees.
"Damn it, who set me up? I'm so unlucky!"
In a luxurious villa, a man with a distressed expression said into the phone with a pale face.
As a "little fresh meat" idol, he had a successful career relying on his looks. He never expected that tonight, his solicitation of prostitutes would be exposed.
He was also called by his company late at night to be questioned, and many advertisers had sent him lawsuits for breach of contract.
For a time, he was at a loss.
...
"I'm really out of luck. They all do it, why are you only catching me? Who let you in?"
In another hotel.
Several well-dressed men and women were immersed in the euphoria after taking drugs.
Suddenly, the door was broken open, and a pair of handcuffs were immediately placed on their wrists.
And the one speaking was a currently popular actor, whose father was also a famous actor.
...
"Mr. Ji, the people downstairs have used every possible means and played all their trump cards, but as you can see, it's completely useless!"
Lin Xi had also returned to the office.
Although it was past midnight, the entire Qian Yin Group office was still brightly lit.
"If our Qian Yin cannot be listed tomorrow, our losses will be too great. These scandals are not enough. Find me some scandals about top-tier or popular stars, we can't wait any longer!"
Ji Cheng said again, staring intently at Lin Xi.
This was the only method he could think of now. Only by quickly diverting the attention of netizens could the popularity of Qian Yin's trending topic be reduced.
Otherwise, if it reached daytime tomorrow, this trending topic might directly break into the top ten.
By then, the situation would truly be uncontrollable.
.....
On Wang Shu's side, it was late at night.
He had just finished writing the first script for his participation in "Happy Comedian."
Then he stretched, washed up, and went to sleep.
The next day, he immediately contacted Zhang Liangying to be his assistant performer, and also contacted that kid Zhang Ji.
When Zhang Ji learned that Wang Shu wanted him to be an assistant performer, he was so happy that he booked a flight to come over.
He even canceled all his engagements for the week.
Wang Shu felt a little guilty at first, but then he thought about the songs he had written for Zhang Ji, and felt at ease.
Zhang Ji had also risen rapidly in the company after buying Wang Shu's song "Ni Zhan," going from a neglected artist to one who was being specially cultivated.
Now, he was even being groomed as the company's top artist.
Although Zhang Ji's rash cancellation of all his engagements had displeased the company this time, when the company learned that Zhang Ji was going to help Wang Shu, they immediately approved it.
Because they understood Wang Shu's value. As long as Zhang Ji could obtain excellent works from Wang Shu, it would bring more revenue to the company.
Within a few hours, Zhang Ji arrived in Hangzhou.
And he found the coffee shop according to the location Wang Shu had sent.
"Brother Wang Shu, what kind of show is this? Am I supposed to be a guest singer or a dancer?"
As soon as he entered the private room and saw Wang Shu, Zhang Ji asked impatiently.
"Yes, you didn't tell me what you specifically needed me for?"
Zhang Liangying, who was sitting beside him, also asked with a look of confusion.
"Neither, you two are going to perform a skit for me!"
Wang Shu said with a sly smile.
"Perform a skit? Can we do it?"
Zhang Liangying was startled by Wang Shu's words. She had no problem singing, and dancing was also passable.
But performing a skit, she had never done it before and wasn't very confident.
"Why do you suddenly want to perform a skit? Does anyone even watch this kind of thing anymore?"
Zhang Ji also asked Wang Shu doubtfully.
Because, as far as he knew, forms of performance like skits and crosstalk had already become obscure, and many TV stations didn't even have such programs.
Even at many galas, skit programs were rarely featured.
This was because the format was too rigid, it tested on-site acting skills severely, and it wasn't very profitable. It was a thankless task.
The actors who were originally able to perform skits had also shifted to the film and television industry to become actors due to the decline of this profession.
So, when he heard Wang Shu wanted to perform a skit, he truly suspected that Wang Shu had lost his mind.
"How do you know no one watches? Jiangnan TV will be recording a new show next week, a comedy competition, and I've entered!"
Wang Shu said frankly. After all, there was nothing to hide from these two.
One was considered his good brother, and the other was his "dumb employee."
"Comedy competition? Will this show work?"
Zhang Liangying asked curiously.
Because in the current market, there were no programs of this format.
She highly doubted whether this show would break historical viewership records.
"People don't really watch this kind of comedy anymore. I think it's a bit risky."
Zhang Ji also analyzed.
"That's not your concern. We just need to perform this skit well."
Wang Shu said directly. After all, if the viewership was poor, it would be Gong Tao's responsibility.
He was merely a behind-the-scenes planner.
Moreover, Wang Shu felt that even if this show didn't become popular, it should still be able to earn a living.
At least he had many advanced comedic gags. A few classic skits from Earth would be enough for a long time.
"What content are we performing?"
Zhang Liangying asked Wang Shu curiously.
"This!"
Wang Shu then took out the script he had written overnight from his bag.
"The title 'Mai Guai' doesn't sound funny."
Zhang Liangying frowned as she looked at the title on the script.
Because she felt that the title didn't sound like a comedy title, and it sounded very ordinary.
"Let's talk after you've read the content. The three of us fit the three roles perfectly."
Wang Shu said with a smile.
He was very confident in this script.
After all, in his previous life on Earth, his childhood was essentially spent watching these classic skits.
Therefore, he was able to write these skits so proficiently.
"Hahaha! This script is too funny. I didn't expect you could write skits too!"
After reading a few more pages of the script, Zhang Liangying was so amused that her eyes couldn't open.
She was even more amazed that Wang Shu could write such a funny skit script.
"Let me see too, how funny is it?"
Zhang Ji, on the side, was attracted by Zhang Liangying's laughter and took the script to read it carefully.
...
"Don't call this script 'Mai Guai', call it 'Da Hu You'!"
After Zhang Ji finished reading the script, he couldn't help but marvel at the cleverness of the script's conception.
"How is it? Do you think this can be popular now?"
Seeing that both of them had finished reading the script, Wang Shu asked directly.
"I think it can!"
Zhang Ji raised his hand and said. He had carefully read the script and was very confident in its brilliance.
Therefore, his confidence had increased.
"I think it's alright!"
Zhang Liangying replied in a low voice.
"Since everyone thinks it's okay, let's start rehearsing formally now!"
Seeing that both of them had no major objections, Wang Shu said directly.