Chapter 52: Becoming a God in One Battle (Part 1)
The time arrived on April 21st.
The Political Consultative Conference Auditorium was already bustling with over two hundred media outlets from the Two Shores and Three Regions, as well as various Southeast Asian countries.
Li Chen had somehow turned a TV series press conference into a Southeast Asian media annual meeting.
Inside the auditorium, people were bustling, and the scene was unprecedented.
On the rectangular table on the stage, name tags of the attendees of the press conference were displayed.
In the very center were Han Sanping, Li Chen, Hou Hongliang, Zhang Jianxin, and other producers and creators of "crossing the guandong."
Li Chen and Hou Hongliang discussed it and decided not to have the main actors attend; it wasn't necessary.
Today's focus was on highlighting the arduous journey of "crossing the guandong"'s early creation, not a wrap-up press conference.
However, the media's main concern, of course, was the dae jang geum incident.
It was said that the review process for the dae jang geum drama by the review committee had been temporarily suspended.
It seemed that the outcome of this press conference would determine the review result for dae jang geum.
At 6 PM, Li Chen and his group appeared at the Political Consultative Conference Auditorium.
The media had long been eagerly awaiting them.
As soon as Li Chen got out of the car, he was surrounded by media in three layers deep.
"Director Li, Director Li, I'm a reporter from New Beijing News. Today you..."
"Director Li, Director Li, I'm a reporter from Huashang Daily. You..."
"Director Li, Director Li, I'm a reporter from Entertainment Frontline."
"Director Li, I'm a reporter from MBC."
Yang Siwei, standing beside him, raised her hands and smiled, "Dear media friends, if you have any questions, Director Li will give you time to ask later."
"Today's theme is the 'crossing the guandong' commencement press conference, so please cooperate, media friends."
Rongchen Film and Television staff separated the crowd and escorted Li Chen into the Political Consultative Conference Auditorium.
Daylight Entertainment's people had already arrived, but China Film Group Corporation's people had not yet.
It wasn't until five minutes before the start that Han Sanping finally arrived, fashionably late.
Sitting in the center of the podium, Li Chen whispered, "Han Dong, you didn't want to come at all, did you?"
Han Sanping glanced at Li Chen, ignoring the young man.
At 6:30 PM, the press conference officially began.
Hou Hongliang, as the producer, and a group of main creators shared the efforts they had put into the "crossing the guandong" script creation over the past six months.
He declared "crossing the guandong" to be a historical masterpiece worthy of their conscience.
The main roles would be passionately performed by veteran actors such as Li Youbin and Sarina.
Li Youbin's bright sword was also released this year, and Hou Hongliang had acted early.
After bright sword was released, Li Youbin's remuneration would not be just a hundred thousand yuan.
The media patiently listened to the creative process of "crossing the guandong."
Sina was very supportive, and although they, like other media, most anticipated the big news about dae jang geum,
they still patiently interviewed each main creator of "crossing the guandong."
It didn't conclude until 7:30 PM.
The media, one by one, stared at Li Chen like hungry wolves.
The instigator of the highly anticipated dae jang geum incident was finally going to answer reporters' questions!
Sina's real-time data showed that the live broadcast of the "crossing the guandong" commencement press conference broke the historical record for online viewers of text and image live broadcasts.
The first to ask a question was a reporter from Huaxia Daily.
"Director Li, Ms. Yang Siwei's recent statement claimed to represent Rongchen Film and Television. What do you have to say about this?"
Li Chen smiled confidently, knowing this was to verify his identity before attacking him.
Many South Korean media outlets were also present today.
Among them was MBC Television, the producer of dae jang geum.
"Yang Siwei is the publicity director of Rongchen Film and Television, so of course she can represent me and Rongchen Film and Television," Li Chen said.
"What do you think of the remarks by the famous Chinese actor Zhang Guoli, who supported Rongchen Film and Television and angrily denounced dae jang geum?" a South Korean media outlet began to bait him.
At this moment, Zhang Guoli and his wife, Wang Xifeng, were also following this live broadcast.
Wang Xifeng scoffed, "Old Zhang, this media outlet has ill intentions."
"Your words can't stand, they've found fault, and now we'll see how Director Li answers."
Zhang Guoli didn't say a word, staring at the computer screen and ignoring his wife.
Li Chen glanced at the South Korean media outlet and smiled contemptuously, "Although Mr. Zhang Guoli's remarks have some flaws, I can understand."
"Because after watching dae jang geum, I was as angry as he was!"
The South Korean media unconsciously showed a hint of a smile.
Online comments had already exploded.
"It's over, Director Li fell for it. This is following Zhang Guoli's old path."
"Alas, human nature is like a knife, and worldly wisdom is like a sword. Director Li is still too young after all."
"I thought Director Li had some profound insights, but it turns out he's just an ordinary person. The Koreans must be thrilled."
Han Sanping glanced at Li Chen, expressionless.
The media continued to press.
"So you agree with Mr. Zhang Guoli's words?"
Li Chen smiled, "When did I say I agreed with Mr. Zhang Guoli's words?"
Upon hearing this, even Han Sanping secretly cursed Li Chen, wondering what he was up to.
What did that mean? Was he going to backstab and contradict himself?
Liu Yifei stared at the computer screen, clenching her fists, extremely nervous.
It was as if she was the one sitting among the organizers.
Liu Xiaoli frowned slightly.
"So you disagree with Mr. Zhang Guoli's remarks?"
The faces of several South Korean media outlets present already showed smiles of impending victory.
Mainland media, on the other hand, were deeply disappointed.
Li Chen's answer was too disappointing, like a fickle villain.
Li Chen scanned the media gathered below the stage.
"I do disagree!"
Online, a torrent of curses had already erupted.
Angry netizens left comments, all condemning Li Chen as despicable, shameless, and without a stance.
"I believe Mr. Zhang Guoli's remarks are not precise enough!"
As soon as these words were uttered, the online sentiment shifted again.
"What does that mean? Why do I feel like Director Li is implying that Zhang Guoli was too gentle?"
"Exactly! Wang Xifeng should have stepped in and torn them apart like she did with Lady You."
"If Sister Feng were to step in, the Koreans would be blown to smithereens!"
The Huaxia Daily reporter seized the opportunity and stood up to ask a question.
"If Director Li were to evaluate it, what would Director Li say?"
Online, emotions surged.
"Director Li, please don't contradict yourself."
"Whether I become a fan depends on this sentence!"
"Whether I turn against you also depends on this sentence!"
Li Chen smiled, "Yang Siwei's statement on behalf of Rongchen Film and Television is my intention."
"I'll make a slight modification, changing 'ill-intentioned' to 'malicious'!"
Whoosh...
The media present erupted, like sharks that had smelled blood, all raising their hands.
Some even asked questions directly, causing an uproar!
Online, it was an even greater explosion.
"Holy cow, becoming a fan in progress, hang in there, Director Li!"
"Director Li is tough!"
"Director Li is a true man!"
Individual comments were almost crashing Sina's servers.
Wang Changtian and Cao Guowei were sitting together at this time.
Cao Guowei had just hung up the phone and said with a wry smile, "Changtian, our servers are under immense pressure."
"Never before has a live broadcast had such a frenzy of comments."
"Li Chen is a sentence, a bomb."
Wang Changtian laughed, "Isn't that good? You should be secretly happy!"
"Sohu and NetEase are probably green with envy. If it weren't for our relationship, would this text and image live broadcast be exclusively on Sina?"
Cao Guowei laughed heartily, "By the way, Sina Blog is starting internal testing. You and Li Chen should both support it."
"Especially Li Chen, this time he's made a name for himself in one battle."
"I estimate that if he just joins our blog, his popularity will definitely be comparable to a top-tier star."
The most agitated were the South Korean media present.
A reporter from MBC Television directly stood up in anger, speaking righteously.
"Director Li, as a well-known director and legal representative of a film and television company, you must be responsible for what you say!"
The auditorium immediately quieted down considerably; this was about to become an open confrontation.
Li Chen smiled contemptuously, "dae jang geum was produced by your MBC, right?"
"That's right!" the reporter retorted angrily.
"Then listen carefully, I will certainly be responsible for what I say!"
"Even if you sue, I'll still say the same thing!"
"But I advise you, it's best not to sue, otherwise, you will be the ones who look bad."
Liu Yifei was very happy watching the online comments, and she also posted an anonymous one.
Director Li, keep it up!
However, it was quickly drowned out by other extravagant praises.
The MBC reporter wanted to continue asking questions.
But the mainland reporters were no longer giving them a chance.
However, the questions they asked were also what they wanted to ask.
"Director Li, could you elaborate on the basis for your eight characters?"
The scene instantly fell silent, and everyone's eyes focused on Li Chen.