From being on the show with my ex, it started to explode

"We have decided that the remaining six episodes of "The Silent Truth" must be charged! Teacher Song Ci, we don't have to talk about this matter."

Zhang Shuhua sat in front of Song Ci and spoke seriously without comment.

Seeing that Song Ci's face turned a bit ugly, a smile appeared on her face and she said: "This matter is actually a win-win situation for us. We charge two yuan per episode, and your company can also make money per episode. When it reaches 8 cents, why not do it?”

Song Ci put his hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, stared at Zhang Shuhua, and said: "There is no precedent for this kind of payment in China. Even on Netflix, people can buy the entire series at once."

Zhang Shuhua said: "Song Ci, I know that you are worried that charging fees will affect your image among the public... Actually, it's not a big problem!"

Song Ci shook his head, knowing that he could not persuade the capital in front of him to come back, so he had to take a step back and said: "Now many viewers on the Internet are urging for updates..."

"That's no problem, we'll arrange an extra episode right away!" Zhang Shuhua said eagerly.

So half an hour later, the official Weibo of Penguin Video posted a Weibo: "Due to the strong request of @宋词师, we have added an extra episode specifically for viewers who like our "The Silent Truth". And there will be another episode next Monday. A huge surprise for everyone! For only 12 yuan, you can unlock the entire series in advance!"

Penguin used Song Ci's title to add an extra episode, but the audience's attention was focused on paying to unlock it.

Suddenly, opinions from all parties were rampant.

"Is there really an extra update? I love it!!"

"Hahaha, it's Song Ci! It seems that "The Silent Truth" is Song Ci's biological son!"

"Something's wrong! What kind of paid unlocking is this? Are you crazy about money?"

"I know that this guy Song Ci didn't hold it all in! This is simply treating us like leeks! Resist! Resist firmly!"

"Is this a money grab? Who allowed this?"

"It's so disgusting. I used to be a casual fan of Song Ci, but now... Haha, I've just lost my fandom! Every day I talk about how awesome people are, but why haven't I seen people like Zhang Zilu cutting leeks?"

This Weibo was like a bomb, detonating public opinion throughout the Internet.

Not only on Weibo, but also in major forums, voices criticizing Song Ci began to appear.

Tiger pounce.

"Have you seen Penguin's payment operation? Do you think Song Ci knew about it or not?"

"I believe you when you say that Song Ci, who sang in a pig farm a few years ago, still maintains his original intention! But in the past two years, Song Ci has taken off like a rocket, and this kid has just floated!"

"What's the point of not being able to protect everything? This is so ridiculous! He simply doesn't treat people who like him as human beings!"

"It's really too much! I had been looking forward to "Seven Songs", but now, I don't want to buy it at all!"

Know almost.

[How do you evaluate the paid unlocking of the last six episodes of "The Silent Truth"? 】

"Haha, there are so many TV series in the world, not least of which is this one!" The number of likes was 54871.

"Regardless of whether this decision was made by Song Ci or was agreed to under pressure from Penguin, but from a high point of view, this is a bad move made by Song Ci!"

"Song Ci will probably suffer the consequences of being criticized by word of mouth this time!"

Suddenly, the reputation of Song Ci seemed to be about to collapse with the appearance of the word "paid".

Of course, there are also voices that speak to Song Ci.

"Many foreign platforms have started paying for it a long time ago! What's so surprising about this? Isn't this how it should be in China sooner or later?"

"Yeah, Song Ci worked hard to make the drama. If you think it's good, what's the problem with spending money on a cup of milk tea? If you really don't like it, can you just watch it? No one is forcing you!"

However, such a voice has very little power and is quickly drowned out by numerous voices.

And amidst such turbulent voices, the fifth additional episode of "The Silent Truth" was released as scheduled.

In less than an hour after it went online, the number of views exceeded [-] million.

This data really surprised people in the industry.

Because judging from the current buzz, it seems that there is overwhelming condemnation of this drama.

But when the playback data came out, it slapped everyone in the face.

"Hahaha! Some people say they don't want it, but they are very honest in their actions!"

"If I were Song Ci, I would have been hiding under the covers laughing like crazy!"

"Looking at how excited everyone is, I thought "The Silent Truth" wouldn't even reach 1000 million views!"

"Some people are so mean! They've already been ridiculed by capital, and yet they're still here contributing views to others, right?"

Penguin video.

Zhang Shuhua and others sat together with smiles on their faces.

"Facts prove everything! We have a good drama, and the audience just loves to watch it!"

"To everyone, the price of buying six episodes is just the price of a cup of milk tea! As long as our drama is good, everyone is still willing to pay for it!"

"It's just that this time with Song Ci, things were a bit unpleasant!"

"Sister Zhang, are Song Ci still not answering our calls?"

Zhang Shuhua held her chin with one hand and shook her head slightly.

This time when Penguin Video officially announced the charging operation, if she were Song Ci, she would be very disgusted with it.

"I'll contact his agent tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. It's not a big problem. We are all in business. I believe Song Ci will understand us. After all, who can have trouble with money!"

Penguin is full of confidence internally.

At this time, Song Ci had returned to the company.

Mimi and several other people in charge were sitting in front of Song Ci.

Song Ci's phone rang, it was Wei Weijiang calling.

"Old Song, what's the situation between you and Penguin now? Are you guys having a falling out?"

Wei Weijiang accepted Penguin's invitation to film "The Silent Truth", basically doing things with money.

He didn't even have the right to edit later.

Song Ci said calmly: "If you have different paths, you can't work together!"

At this point, Wei Weijiang understood: "Then I understand. Do you want me to post on Weibo to support you?"

Song Ci said: "Don't... Penguin is a big capital, you don't need to do this kind of thing."

After hanging up the phone from Wei Weijiang, Song Ci looked at Mimi and said, "Let's draft an announcement."

Mimi nodded solemnly.

Half an hour later, Song Ci Studio's official WeChat account sent an announcement directly.

The content is simple.

Regarding the charging of "The Silent Truth", Song Ci knew about it, but Song Ci was strongly opposed to it.

Penguin ignored the objections of Song Ci, the lead actor and screenwriter, and forced the final six episodes to be charged.

Due to the contract... Song Ci could only watch the other party's operation.

At the same time, at the end of the announcement, he also said sorry to the audience.

This announcement immediately caused an uproar. "I'll go! I just said it! This is the Song Ci I like!"

"...My brother, you have offended the entire penguin family!"

"No, my brother! How can you bring this kind of thing to the table and say it!"

"Capital is so dark now! Can an artist as popular as Song Ci be manipulated at will?"

"Song Ci is awesome! I must support your future works!"

"Penguin is such a fucking hot chick! Fortunately I'm not a member of Penguin!"

This matter was quickly pushed to the top of the hot search list, followed by a big word "Explosion".

Penguin video.

Everyone didn't expect that Song Ci could be so brave and dare to post such a Weibo post.

"Damn it! Song Ci is a bit brave! Even the top four have never been against us, right?"

"This Song Ci is really crazy! It's obviously a win-win thing, but now that he's hyping it up, don't we become villains?"

"He's just looking for death! Does he know what it means to offend Penguin?"

Zhang Shuhua's face was very ugly.

Things have developed to such a point that Penguin is already riding a tiger with difficulty.

On the one hand, the matter of charging for the series... Judging from the current reactions of the audience, there is indeed a relatively loud opposition.

The second one is that now Song Ci has completely put himself on a stage of great honor and resolutely fights against inferiority for the people. This is treating the entire Penguin as a clown!
This is Song Ci using the entire Penguin video to enhance his own image!

Hateful, really hateful!

"Sister Zhang...the Internet is very popular right now. Do we still need to collect fees?" an employee asked cautiously.

"Leader, in my opinion, the audience's opposition is so loud now, let's..."

Zhang Shuhua stood up suddenly, looked around, and said word by word as if she was gritting her teeth: "If you say there is a fee, then it is a fee!"

"It's just that our speed needs to be accelerated! Taking advantage of the fact that the popularity of "The Silent Truth" has reached its peak, we will start paying directly tomorrow!"

While everyone was talking, the door of the conference room was pushed open.

A middle-aged man wearing a black suit walked in.

Everyone suddenly became quiet, but they all greeted the man in the suit.

"President Wang!"

"boss!"

Zhang Shuhua stepped forward to greet him, her expression calmed down, and she said, "Mr. Wang, why are you here?"

The visitor was Wang Qifei, the boss of Penguin Group in charge of Penguin Video.

"What's the current situation of the voices on the Internet?" Wang Qifei frowned slightly and asked, "We need to focus on public opinion!"

Zhang Shuhua signaled those who didn't matter to leave the conference room first.

Then she reported the current situation of "The Silent Truth" to Wang Qifei alone.

Wang Qifei sat down and listened with his legs crossed.

There was no special expression on his chiseled face.

After Zhang Shuhua finished speaking, Wang Qifei knocked on the table and changed his position, still crossing his legs: "I probably understand, you are doing the right thing, let me just say this, this Song Ci, don't cooperate with him in the future. What kind of company does he have? Is there a variety show that he wants to sell to us recently?"

Zhang Shuhua nodded and said, "Yes, and we seem to have given it to the one with the highest bid, but people have been waiting for the price."

"Haha..." Wang Qifei sneered and said, "When young people take off, they don't know what their last name is anymore. In this circle, you can't get involved just by being talented!"

"Then, Mr. Wang, are we going to ban Song Ci internally?" Zhang Shuhua said tentatively.

Wang Qifei glanced at Zhang Shuhua and said calmly: "What kind of ban? Why do you say it so harshly? I, Penguin, have always been a serious businessman!"

"Yes, yes, there is something wrong with my statement. Tomorrow our partners will receive a notice from us. In view of the fact that the cooperation with Song Ci is not so ideal, Penguin believes that Song Ci's company does not have the ability to produce top-notch audition content. Therefore, it is recommended not to cooperate with Song Ci’s company.”

Wang Qifei stood up, nodded, and stopped talking.

So the next day, Penguin struck while the iron was hot and released all subsequent episodes of "The Silent Truth."

And he still went his own way, without caring about the public opinion on the Internet, and forcibly started charging for the last six episodes!

Suddenly, the voices of netizens became louder.

"Damn it! This penguin is really shameless!"

"Damn it! Firmly boycott Penguin Video!"

"Ahhhh! I feel so uncomfortable! Song Ci's performance in "The Silent Truth" is so good! This drama is obviously so good, but now it has to endure so many things that have nothing to do with the TV series. I'm really angry!"

"Have you heard? Penguin seems to have issued a ban on Song Ci!"

"What era are we in? In the age of the universal Internet, Song Ci is so talented. How can Penguin block Song Ci? Isn't this just for fun?"

Song Ci immediately retweeted his studio's announcement on Weibo yesterday.

At this moment, this Weibo has received more than 200 million comments.

The people in the front row who praised me were all acquaintances.

Song Hongdou: “I firmly support Teacher Song Ci!”

Li Siyu: "TV dramas should not be charged twice!"

Tang Shi: "Aren't you already a member of the website? Why do you still have to pay?"

Gu Jinghong: "Such a great TV series... Don't let down Song Ci's acting skills. Jiang Yang even made me cry!"

People who are familiar with Song Ci are supporting Song Ci.

Of course, there are also many people who are friends with Song Ci, but at the moment they don’t dare to leave messages on Song Ci’s Weibo. They are all browsing Weibo silently and enjoying themselves.

Wei Weijiang was sitting on the sofa. His wife brought him a glass of water. Seeing his frown, she couldn't help but ask, "Are you still struggling?"

Wei Weijiang held his mobile phone, and on the screen was Song Ci's Weibo homepage.

He even clicked on the retweet and added a cheering emoji.

But he never sent the send button.

"You don't understand. This is Penguin, a trillion-level company with a domestic market capitalization second only to Star Group!"

"Penguin Video is just a subsidiary of theirs. It's not a big problem, right?"

Lu Chuncai, like Wei Weijiang, was hesitating.

His agent looked at him and said: "Brother, let's just pretend we don't know about this. Anyway, you and Song Ci are not very familiar with each other. And although "The Silent Truth" is very popular now, everyone's focus is It's all about Song Ci, and the benefit to you is actually not that big."

When Lu Chuncai heard what his agent said, he nodded in agreement.

So he ignored the matter.

After Wei Weijiang hesitated for a while, he finally gritted his teeth and clicked send. (End of chapter)