Who! Who on earth orchestrated this evil deed?!
Just as most readers raised questions and debated the issue, the media outlets I had bribed once again subtly "guided" the discussion.
Well... competition exists in every industry. Where there's competition, there are grudges... wherever there are people, there's a social hierarchy. Colleagues are enemies... and so on.
Although the author didn't reveal who was behind this, anyone with a brain would understand.
Suddenly, Jenny became a victim, standing on the side of vulnerability. The media outlets that had attacked her were now universally condemned and vilified! And the rumored mastermind behind it all became infamous.
Most of the opinions quickly aligned themselves, standing firmly on Jenny's side and offering her immense sympathy and support...
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bite!
Several wine glasses clinked together softly, making a crisp sound.
Everyone raised their champagne glasses and laughed loudly, "Cheers to this success!"
Ning Yan was now completely convinced: "Chen Yang's idea worked wonders this time. At first, I thought you were crazy."
I laughed, rubbed my temples, and said with a wry smile, "Maybe I really am a madman... Ning Yan, do you still remember that lingerie model show we organized back then?"
Ning Yan's eyes lit up, and she burst into laughter: "I remember! Of course I remember! Hmm, you've always been unpredictable."
Qiao Qiao sighed and glared at me: "Sigh, that was the first time in my life I'd ever been on the front page of a newspaper! And under my photo were those four big words: 'Indecent'! I really wanted to slap the reporter who wrote that report to death!"
I laughed and then glanced at Hammer, who was standing to the side looking rather wooden, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, Hammer also contributed a lot to this matter, so he deserves the most credit."
Hammer scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "This... Fifth Brother, I still don't understand why you made me do this..."
Everyone laughed. Aze sighed and slapped the hammer hard: "You saw us popping champagne to celebrate, so you should know that this was a success, right?"
“I know that…” Hammer nodded.
The wooden man, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "Xiao Wu, this matter can be used even further...maybe we can achieve an even better goal!"
"Excellent!" I laughed loudly, then raised my glass: "Our goal is..."
Everyone immediately burst into laughter and replied, "Make Jenny a superstar!!" Just as everyone was saying the same thing, a discordant voice suddenly rang out.
"...No cavities?"
This is Hammer's answer.
The aftermath of this incident was that "No Cavities" Hammer was drunk and knocked out by Qiao Qiao and others that night, and also happily took a lot of punches from Ning Yan and Qiao Qiao.
"Are you really sure?" I sighed, looking at the woman sitting in front of me.
Xiao Xuan was dressed simply: a white T-shirt, clean jeans, and her long hair tied in a simple ponytail. Even after washing away the makeup, Xiao Xuan's face remained clean and clear; at first glance, she looked like a female student straight out of a university.
Of course, it was only in those bright eyes that a hint of maturity and vicissitude occasionally flashed, revealing her complex past.
"It's decided." Her voice wasn't loud, but it was firm.
“Actually… going abroad is the best choice for you.” I tried to persuade her: “No one knows you abroad, you can live a very easy life. You can even find a man who loves you. Then forget everything that happened in China and live a good life.”
Actually, I really feel sorry for this girl.
She was so young when she experienced such a nightmarish ordeal. A young girl, not even twenty years old, was violated by a group of thugs for a night, and from then on, she fell into prostitution. Such an experience will probably remain a nightmare she can never shake off for the rest of her life.
"Forget everything back home..." Xiao Xuan chuckled softly, "Can you really forget?"
Her smile was complicated, and her eyes were filled with pain.
After seeing Xiaoxuan at Yang Wei's place that day, I noticed she had changed. Her eyes held a new indifference and coldness; a girl her age should be full of vitality. But her eyes always carried a hint of gray.
I think the main reason is probably that she learned Xiaofeng was dead.
I know that Xiaoxuan is actually a very strong girl. If it were a weaker girl, after experiencing such a terrible thing, she probably would have broken down or committed suicide.
She pulled through, and of course, I know that what she kept in mind and what sustained her was the belief that she would take revenge!
But now, she suddenly realized that Xiao Feng had actually been dead for a long time.
It's like a person suddenly losing the belief and pillar that has always supported her in life!
She suddenly smiled, but her eyes remained as numb as ever: "Brother Wu, let me ask you... once a new piece of clothing gets dirty, even if you wash it as hard as you can and make it as clean as possible... it's already an old piece of clothing. Is it possible for it to become new again?"
As Xiaoxuan said this, she pointed to her chest: "My heart is like this too."
no!
My first thought was that I had to find something for this woman to do. Otherwise, given her current state, it wouldn't be long before she completely gave up.
Simply put, we need to find her a new goal in life.
"Xiaoxuan, there's something I want to talk to you about." I carefully chose my words. "It's about Xiaofeng..."
I clearly noticed that when I mentioned the name "Xiao Feng," a strange look flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes—a deep resentment!
I sighed. "Actually, Xiaofeng had already received the punishment she deserved when she died. There's a saying that when a person dies, the light goes out. Once a person is dead, all the things she did, whether good or evil, have vanished. You don't need to dwell on it so much. What I want to say is that when Xiaofeng was dying, we happened to be on the same boat. Before she died, she was already delirious, but she had a lot of remorse."
"Repentance?" I saw Xiaoxuan clench her fists, her sharp nails almost piercing her palms. "She ruined my life! And all she gets is a simple 'repentance'?"
“She actually harmed a lot of people.” I shook my head, and couldn’t help but recall what I had seen in that pyramid scheme den: “But she also got her comeuppance. Before she died, she gave me something.”
I took out a piece of paper and a pen, and quickly wrote a string of numbers on it.
“This is a European bank account, and the password is on the bottom line.” I said slowly, “This money is all ill-gotten gains. You could say it’s all the money Xiaofeng earned by harming people her whole life. Most of it came from her illegal pyramid schemes and her gang. She ran away because she embezzled her partners’ money. She gave me this money before she died, begging me to do something for her.”
"What does this have to do with me?" Xiaoxuan shook her head, her expression indifferent.
“It’s related.” I said seriously, “It’s been almost three years, and this money has been sitting in the bank. I’ve never touched it. Even when I was in trouble, I never thought of touching it.”
Xiao Xuan remained silent.
"This is Xiaofeng's money to atone for her sins. The fact that she handed over this money before she died shows that she truly regretted it. Although I know that no amount of money can ever repay a sin, I just want to say that regardless of whether you can forgive her or whether this money can atone for her sins, at least objectively speaking, this money can be used to do many good deeds, so consider it as accumulating merit."
Xiao Xuan raised her eyelids and looked at me: "Brother Xiao Wu. Just say what you want to say."
“Okay.” I nodded. “I’m planning to invest in a charity, something like a nursing home or orphanage, a purely charitable organization. The amount is about two million US dollars. That’s over fifteen million RMB, which should be enough. This is the money Xiaofeng wants to use to atone for her sins. Perhaps she wants to use this money to express her remorse for those she has harmed before she dies… I think this money should be used to invest in a charity, and you are the best person to take charge of this.”
Xiaoxuan paused for a moment, then stared at me quietly for a long time.
"What, you don't want to?" I said in a low voice, "I know you may still be unable to forget your hatred for her. But I just want you to know that this money, whether you want to take it or not, is at least doing good and can help many people. Since you really don't want to go abroad, and you don't have anything else to do anyway, why don't you come and help me manage this charity? You know I'm very busy and have a lot of things to do."
Xiaoxuan suddenly laughed, giving me a strange look that made me feel a little guilty. Indeed, my statement, "I'm very busy," was a joke. To be precise, I'm practically a hands-off manager right now. What's there to be busy about?
After pondering for a long time with her head down, Xiaoxuan looked up at me and nodded: "Okay, I accept your arrangement."
I breathed a sigh of relief. Although her eyes were still blank, at least there was a positive turn of events. Sure enough, as Xiao Xuan left, she whispered, "Brother Wu, thank you."
A press conference was held under Ning Yan's arrangement.
Jenny has become incredibly popular lately. I skillfully deflected and countered those scandalous attacks, not only failing to damage her reputation but also causing her popularity to skyrocket!
More importantly, while the outside world was in an uproar, Deep Blue Entertainment remained silent, outwardly adopting a stance of not responding, ignoring, or commenting on any media interviews.
This press conference marked the first time Deep Blue Entertainment had publicly addressed the media since the start of this controversy, naturally attracting a large number of entertainment reporters.
To the disappointment of the media, Jenny did not attend the press conference. In fact, she is currently resting in her villa in Lushan.
At the press conference, as usual, I took the lead. I announced three things.
The first thing is to invest 15 million RMB in the name of Deep Blue Entertainment to open a charity. The initial plan is to include a nursing home and an orphanage. The organization is purely charitable and will not be for profit. We have also invited a professional and reputable accounting firm to do the annual accounting, and all accounts will be transparent and open.
Jenny will serve as the brand ambassador and charity spokesperson for this organization.
Although Jenny was not present at the meeting, we had someone record a video message which was played publicly. Jenny gave a brief speech, expressed her gratitude, and called on everyone to contribute to the charity.
To my surprise, because I hadn't watched the video beforehand, Jenny suddenly announced in the recording that she would personally donate one million RMB to this charity.
Now she's a popular figure, and because of what happened before, she's become the victim, gaining a lot of sympathy. This action has naturally earned her praise from the media.
The second point I addressed was a very pressing question: Jenny has been keeping a low profile lately, leading to speculation that her next tour show might be canceled. I publicly confirmed that the tour will not be canceled and will proceed as scheduled! All preparations are currently underway and proceeding smoothly.
The happiest people about this are undoubtedly Jenny's fans. And at the same time, I believe that after garnering so much attention, the subsequent tour concerts will be sold out every night!
As for the third thing...
I just dropped a bombshell!
"Deep Blue Entertainment has reached an agreement with Hollywood's Billy Mountain Films to co-produce a movie. Of course, Jenny will play the female lead. As for the male lead, we intend to invite Mr. Tiger, the currently popular action movie star in Hollywood!" I said, not chuckling a little...invite? That kid Tiger has been itching to come to China for ages.
Of course, on the surface I remained serious: "Furthermore, this film will be completed according to Hollywood rules, from investment to production team. Whether it's filming or post-production, it will be done according to the Hollywood model."
As soon as I finished speaking, the reporters below erupted in chaos!!
What does this represent?
This marks Jenny's official entry into Hollywood!
My status as a rising star in the Hollywood film industry had already sparked much speculation in the media. This announcement, in particular, has undoubtedly generated a lot of buzz!
Soon, the situation became somewhat out of control.
"Mr. Chen Yang, what is the genre of the film? Is it a commercial film?"
When will this movie begin filming?
"Since this film is made according to the Hollywood model, will it be eligible for this year's Oscars?"
"Which renowned director will you be working with for this film? Will you be inviting a top domestic director, such as Zhang Yimou or Chen Kaige? Or, like with your last film, will you be inviting a top international director like Cameron? I've heard you have a good personal relationship with Spielberg; would you consider inviting him to direct it?"
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Looking at these reporters who were so agitated, I answered their questions with a smile and four words:
No comment.
Having whetted the appetites of these reporters, I think the film's publicity campaign has been an unexpected success.
As long as the film is produced to a certain standard, it's guaranteed to be a box office hit.
After the press conference, reporters went back to prepare for a big investigation, while some clever ones tried to find acquaintances within Deep Blue Entertainment to try and get some inside information.
After it was over, Ning Yan approached him and asked, "Chen Yang, are you really going to invest in making a movie for Jenny?"
Seeing Ning Yan's strange expression, I instantly understood what she was thinking.
Indeed, I've spared no effort in helping Jenny this time, contributing my own money and time. Just to smooth things over with this scandal, I've spent two million. For a man to help a beautiful woman so recklessly, most people would assume I have ulterior motives.
And now, they've suddenly announced that they'll invest in another movie for her.
This inevitably led Ning Yan to misunderstand.