The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 617 Outlaws
To be fair, "Today's Statement" has always been a serious program.

Even if there are relaxing moments, it is because the host on duty, Sa Beining, will interact with familiar guests when he is almost done speaking, in order to neutralize the solemnity brought by the legal program.

For example, Professor Tong Qiang from Peking University Law School.

Because of their familiarity, the atmosphere was somewhat playful when the two of them performed together on a show in the past.

But seeing today's scene, the crew members who have recorded so many episodes of "Today's Statement" felt their eyes were opened - Zhou Yi seemed to have an interview ace, he just sat there and talked freely, and he could answer legal questions at will, to the point that you couldn't tell that he had graduated for a few years.

The series of Zhang San's criminal examples confused them all. It was really like an old sow wearing a bra - one set after another.

However, when Zhou Yi gave examples, he was very serious, as if he was really discussing one serious legal issue after another, with a sense of black humor or a cold joke.

The corners of Sa Beining's mouth were no longer able to be suppressed, and they were rising wildly.

Fortunately, in reality, no one would really name themselves Zhang San, otherwise he would have to be sued for defamation...

Tong Qiang, an authoritative professor at Peking University Law School, subconsciously raised his hand and touched the sparse Mediterranean hair on the top of his head. The look in his eyes when he looked at Zhou Yi was somewhat...kind?
The director felt helpless as he wanted to remind him several times to interrupt Zhou Yi and let Sa Beining regain control of the program.

Although I already knew that Zhou Yi had taken your class, you are still a legal guest after all. Please don't make our recording session look like a teacher-student gathering, right?

"Actually, I think our topic today should not just be about the Zhou Yi incident."

After receiving the director's hint, Sa Beining began to change the topic and brought up the chaos of random rumors and slander on the contemporary Internet.

This is the theme of this issue of "Today's Statement": The Internet is not a lawless place.

"We can see that there have been all kinds of news on the Internet recently. Whether they are true or false and the impact they have on the parties involved are all worth discussing. The Zhou Yi incident is actually a manifestation of the extremism of Internet speech.

"What do you think, Professor Tong?"

"This is actually just like what Zhou Yi said, it is actually defamation and personal attack. From a legal perspective, the spreaders of these online rumors may have been involved in criminal offenses or administrative responsibilities.

"Just like the suspects arrested by the public security organs in the Zhou Yi incident this time, the evidence is irrefutable. Among them, there are even suspects who received financial assistance from foreign forces to smear the company. This is undoubtedly a crime, and it was committed by an entire team..."

The professor started to talk about the legal provisions in a very clear and logical way. Zhou Yi and Sa Beining sat there obediently, just like they did in school, and nodded repeatedly as he listened.

It was such a déjà vu that I almost had to take out a pen and paper from under the table to take notes in class.

Several people headed by Yuan Li were once again released as background boards for criticism.

"Actually, we've said so much, including what Zhou Yi mentioned before, that he has been surrounded by a lot of slander and rumors since his debut. What do you think is the reason for this situation?" After the public execution on the big screen, Sa Beining raised the question again.

As the person involved and a big star, Zhou Yi naturally needs to answer first, but his aggressiveness is still a bit too strong for netizens in this era -

“This is obviously related to the anonymity of the Internet, because the anonymity of the Internet is bound to amplify the dark side of people’s hearts.

"Zhang San may be a gentle, polite and well-received good man in real life. But on the Internet, without any restrictions, he can release the dark side of his heart, insult, spread rumors and slander others at will, and use this to vent the anger and pressure that he cannot vent in real life.

"There is a saying that ignorance is bliss. They don't understand the law, or their understanding of the law is actually only the tiny bit of what they understand, and they take it as the Bible to argue with others on the Internet, holding high the banner of freedom of speech.

“Perhaps these people who are arguing are all useless humans in real life, but in the virtual online world, they are just anthropomorphic carbon-based creatures that let their dopamine control them. They can do whatever they want without worrying about any consequences.

“The simplest foul breath, the ultimate enjoyment.

"Yes, Zhang San spread rumors and slandered me, but so what?

"Besides, with so many people joining me in spreading rumors and slander, they will instinctively believe that they are right, just, and legally justified. Even if they are wrong, can you still sue a group of us?"

Whoever wins, who they help.

If it weren't for Zhou Yi's current status and identity, such extremely radical views would never have appeared in the "Today's Statement" column.

It was only because Sa Beining came to smooth things over that Zhou Yi was allowed to act so wildly.

In a sense, this is also a kind of implicit compensation for him.

After all, this time it was real foreign forces that intervened, and they themselves did not expect that Zhou Yi would be so hated outside.

"So, this is why you choose to continue to sue those who spread rumors and slanders that have caused a greater impact?"

"correct."

Zhou Yi crossed his legs, leaned back tactically, and smiled: "I just want to tell them that you are breaking the law, you know?"

Sa Beining: “…”

Tong Qiang: “…”

——? !

Ok? !

No, there is no such part in the script.
Where are the words? ! Speak the words!
Are you smuggling something else again?
The director held his forehead helplessly.

Forget it, I'll just save it later and make do with it. I've already said it, can I just stuff it back into my stomach?

You are a big shot, you have someone behind you, you are awesome.

"Today's Statement" is broadcast on CCTV at 12:35 noon every day, which can be regarded as the prime time for lunch.

Because this episode of Zhou Yi received high attention and popularity, and in conjunction with a lawsuit that was concluded in court after the New Year, he was directly assigned to the post-production stage after the recording was completed to rush the work, in order to get it online in three days.

"Zhou Yi, you still need to restrain yourself when you are on CCTV."

After the recording of the program, after communicating with Professor Tong, Sa Beining still warned him for his own good: "It's very strict here." It's a bit too "spoiled".

He almost didn't make up for himself.

"I know."

Zhou Yi leaned back in his chair and shrugged: "But you know, I wouldn't be myself if I didn't curse people, and I didn't break the law."

"..."

It is true.

Looking back on the past, the achievements are brilliant.

Only people who are so ostentatious can be found in Europe and the United States, but Zhou Yi has one more virtue than them - abiding by the law.

This is true virtue, without any double quotes.

Since there are no previous examples to refer to, Zhou Yi is really expanding his own unique track step by step.

The only one in China.

They have become fighters against racial discrimination abroad.

"Okay, I can't argue with you, but I still wish you good luck at the Grammys this time."

Since it was a recorded show, Sa Beining didn't care. He smiled and patted him on the shoulder, sending his blessing: "Let those foreigners continue to open their eyes and bring him back three or four Grammy trophies."

As an outlier, Zhou Yi, who releases an album every year, has become the person with the most nominated projects on the Grammy nomination list this year.

Moreover, if Zhou Yi maintains this trend of releasing one album per year, it is hard to imagine whether the Grammy Awards will see Zhou Yi winning awards every year in the future.

If this can be done, it would be horrible and would create Grammy history directly...

As we all know, European and American singers release albums every two to three years.

"Those foreigners are probably having a headache right now."

Zhou Yi wanted to laugh when talking about this matter.

Everything else is fine, but in Europe and the United States, this rock album of his has already shown a tendency to be "deified", and it has been tainted with the politically correct mythological trend.

Not only the Grammys, but other awards must give an explanation this year, otherwise it would be true racial discrimination.

You have sales, you have content, you have attitude. How can you convince people if you don’t give them this?

Warner and Disney, who hold high the banner of political correctness, are veterans in this regard.

"Don't laugh. I think the leaders of CCTV will have a headache after hearing what you said on the show."

Sa Beining joked, but soon he found himself becoming a "clown" -

Amidst the huge controversy, Zhou Yi's final statement was not edited out but retained instead.

On February 2, when Sun Yanzi returned to Singapore to rest and Zhou Yi was preparing to leave for the United States, "Today's Statement" was broadcast on time. Zhou Yi's aggressiveness towards the current situation of online trolls and the last swear word directly caused an uproar -

CCTV’s response was to publicly announce that it had obtained the broadcasting rights for this year’s Grammy Awards.

"???"

"What the hell! Grammy broadcast?!"

"Zhou Yi is really generous."

"This is the first time in my life that I have heard foul language on a CCTV program... Zhou Yi is really fierce."

"To be honest, Zhou Yi has a very thorough understanding of the chaos on the Internet. His logic is very clear."

"I'm a student of law, and I'm making trouble for you. If you become a lawyer, you'll be able to deceive people with your lies."

"Don't forget that he has already written a song about an Internet phenomenon. It just didn't become popular, but it's enough to show that he has indeed thought about it and has insight."

"Wait a minute, the Americans seem to be very dissatisfied with Zhou Yi. They even call him an outlaw..."

"No problem, it's really crazy."

"No, look..."

In the United States, Entertainment Weekly paid tribute to Zhou Yi's trip to the United States with the cover of its latest issue:

"Outlaw, Coming up".

The bust of Zhou Yi occupies the entire cover, with a look of disdain and the word "Outlaw" is written on it.

Outlaw, a character from Warner's DC Comics, was once a member of the Suicide Squad and a well-known outlaw.

At the same time, the word itself has a similar meaning, alluding to Zhou Yi's identity as a "gangster" in the European and American music scene.

Double entendre.

(End of this chapter)