The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 110 (Patreon)

Chapter 110

Ye Chufeng kicked the revolving chair in front of him. The chair spun a few times in the room, banging against the wall with a loud thud before bouncing back to hit his leg, further fueling his anger.

Mu Linke, that ugly and fat guy, why hasn't he died yet?

Next, on the largest forum of Xingwang, rumors began circulating about Xiaoxiao Yuxie and Mulinkeshao being the same person. Due to the popularity of "Ascension," this topic received countless responses. Particularly, a netizen named "Skin-peeler King" provided the most logical analysis. From the comparison of writing styles to writing habits, even down to the arrangement of titles and the use of punctuation, everything was analyzed meticulously. The conclusion was drawn, "So, Xiaoxiao Yuxie is just Mulinkeshao's alternate account. The two identities belong to the same person. I always suspected why Mulinkeshao, such a diligent writer, suddenly stopped writing. It turns out he found a new interest."

With this revelation, almost all book fans exploded, most of whom were fans of "Ascension." Initially, Mulinkeshao's photos had spread like wildfire on Xingwang. Many of them had been critical of Mulinkeshao's appearance, but now, realizing that "Ascension" was written by him, they began to express their disappointment.

Lin Xiaojing, a college student whose greatest hobby was reading online novels on Fengyun, used to be a big fan of an author with the pen name Mulinkeshao. She even created a reader group dedicated to him, which had reached two thousand members.

However, since Mulinkeshao finished his last work, there had been no news from him, leaving her feeling despondent for a long time. During this period, many people recommended works by Tianxiayoufang, claiming they had innovative themes and unprecedented writing styles. Lin Xiaojing was initially intrigued and tried to read a few chapters, but soon withdrew. While the themes were indeed innovative, she couldn't accept the writing style, especially the forced insertion of various pretentious words in the middle, which was simply off-putting. She couldn't understand why it had received such high praise.

Then she entered a long period of literary drought until she came across "Ascension." Whether it was a misconception or not, she always felt that the writing style of "Ascension" was particularly similar to that of Mulinkeshao. Even though the content and themes were completely different, she couldn't help but wonder if Mulinkeshao had changed his pen name.

With this thought in mind, before "Ascension" had even entered the majority's view, Lin Xiaojing became a die-hard fan of the novel. She firmly believed that her favorite author had changed his pen name.

So, when she saw the analysis on Xingwang suggesting that the two were the same person, Lin Xiaojing was not surprised but rather felt a sense of affirmation.

Facing many who blindly criticized based on appearance, she expressed great anger, "Do these people not have brains? We're reading novels, not looking at the author's appearance. As long as the novel is well-written, what does it matter how the author looks? It's not like they're celebrities. Why bother about their appearance?"

With this in mind, she rallied nearly a thousand remaining book fans from Mulinkeshao's original fan group and engaged in a battle against those who criticized based on appearance on Xingwang.

Since Ye Chufeng started the propaganda war to discredit "Ascension," 098 had been following this topic closely. It had to be admitted that the main character's fan base was extremely stubborn. In less than a week, many book fans had been brainwashed. Initially, nearly 100% of the fans expressed a desire to watch "Ascension," but now it had dropped to around 70%, and it was still declining.

The Mu Group had a strong foundation, which Tianyuan Entertainment, a newly emerging company, couldn't compare to. With its support, the protagonist was like a fish in water, pushing the fans into a corner. Although many book fans were fighting back, it was clear that they were just struggling to resist.

"Host, many media outlets are reporting that 'Ascension' may fail at the box office and that they've all taken benefits from the Mu Group to discredit you. Aren't you going to do anything about it? Why refuse Fu Xianzhi's help?" 098 was anxious. "If you had just deleted all the information on Xingwang from the beginning, it wouldn't have escalated to this situation."

However, Ling Chunann wasn't in a hurry at all. "There's still over half a month before the premiere. Don't worry."

Ten days later, a discussion unfolded in Mulinkeshao's fan group.

[Sister, the enemy is strong, and we're about to be overwhelmed.]

[Report, boss, it's not that we're weak, but the other side is too strong. I feel like we're really struggling to hold on.]

[Thank you all for fighting alongside me during this time. But, boss, I haven't slept for three days, and I have exams in a couple of days. I need to focus on studying. I'll definitely support 'Ascension,' but I just don't have the energy to argue anymore. Maybe I should leave the group for now.]

[I'm leaving too.]

[Goodbye, everyone.]

In no time, dozens more left the group that already had few members left. Lin Xiaojing bit her lip, feeling somewhat powerless. Their strength was indeed too weak.

At this moment, she suddenly noticed an anonymous email in her inbox.

The subject of the email was "Dear Book Fan, Welcome to the 'Ascension' Premiere Ceremony." Attached was an electronic ticket.

After carefully examining the time and location several times, Lin Xiaojing suddenly screamed, "It's real! It's actually real!" It wasn't until her parents knocked on the door asking what was wrong that she quieted down, covering her mouth. "It must be from Mulinkeshao. He's so considerate. No, I must step up my efforts. Even if there are people criticizing him, I can bring more people to support him." With this in mind, the sociable girl began her networking plan.

Ling Chunann selected a hundred book fans and sent out such invitations. They came from various professions.

098 didn't understand the purpose of this, but obediently followed the instructions.

098 observed that almost everyone who received the invitation was very excited and began fervently promoting "Ascending to Immortality" to those around them. While the number of book fans was indeed increasing, there didn't seem to be any significant effect for the time being.

However, it didn't take long for 098 to realize their significance. The individuals selected by Ling Chunann were all exceptionally skilled writers and commentators. On the second day of "Ascending to Immortality" premiere, the film reviews written by these individuals propelled it to its peak.

Although Ling Chunann didn't attend the opening ceremony of the film's release, judging by the ticket sales, it was evidently influenced by the prior public opinion. Nearly every screening had vacant seats, but the encouraging news was that everyone who watched the movie gave it high praise.

In contrast, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," released at the same time, was sold out in every screening, thanks to Mu Group's backing.

Leaving that aside, the night of the film premiere happened to coincide with the Golden Forest Awards.

The "Ascending to Immortality" production team had submitted the post-production work to the Golden Forest Awards jury half a month in advance, which was slightly later than "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." This put them at a slight disadvantage in terms of timing. However, Chu Yu, as the chief director, was full of confidence. He mentioned that he had watched "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in the morning, indicating to Ling Chunann that there was no need to worry.

Ling Chunann entered the venue with the director's team. Cameras in this era no longer had flashlights; they could automatically adjust lighting and were compact. The absence of flashing lights on the red carpet eliminated the intimidating atmosphere of various camera equipment, which was a bit unsettling. However, regardless of the world, the attributes of the journalism industry remained the same.

"Director Chu Yu, do you have confidence in your work today? Are you confident in winning the Best Director award again?"

"Director Chu Yu, do you think you will be the biggest winner tonight?"

"Director Chu Yu, do you have any comments on the recent controversy surrounding 'Ascending to Immortality'?"

Taking advantage of the director's team being surrounded, Ling Chunann, who was not tall, skillfully squeezed out of the crowd and spotted Fu Xianzhi sitting in the audience.

"Host, why is he here?" 098 exclaimed as if seeing a ghost. Clearly, this person had said he was waiting at home for Ling Chunann to return this afternoon.

"Of course, he's worried I might be abducted by someone else," Ling Chunann responded nonchalantly.

"..." If you could be abducted, then the abductor would probably be unlucky. Thinking like this, 098 didn't know how to express its admiration. "He truly cares about you."

Fu Xianzhi's chosen seat happened to be next to Ling Chunann's name. Seeing him sit down, Fu Xianzhi handed over a thermos cup, "You didn't eat before leaving, so have some warm porridge."

The cup contained perfectly warm seafood porridge. Upon opening it, the aroma wafted out. After taking a few sips, a handsome young man sitting behind them leaned forward following the scent. He glanced at the name on Ling Chunann's chair, "Hey buddy, haven't seen you before, let's get acquainted. I'm Tang Yuanlang, a small actor. Today I'm just here for show. You two seem to have a good relationship."

"Host, he was the Best Actor at the previous Golden Forest Awards. This time, he's nominated for Best Supporting Actor for a romantic literary film. Based on probability analysis, his chances of winning this time are 80%." Therefore, his remark about just being there for show is incorrect.

Looking at the hand extended by the man and then at the cup in his hand, Ling Chunann smiled, "Sorry, it's a bit inconvenient. I'm Mu Linke."

"It's okay, it's okay, I didn't consider it well." Tang Yuanlang laughed heartily, "By the way, I have a question for you two."

"Hmm?"

"Well, your porridge smells different from what our home robot makes. I wanted to ask which restaurant you packed it from?"

"..."

The entertainment industry had never reported that this esteemed actor was a foodie. After learning that the porridge was made by Fu Xianzhi, Tang Yuanlang was somewhat disappointed. However, his attitude towards the two became even more enthusiastic. It wasn't until Ling Chunann invited him to visit his home when he had time that he finally calmed down with satisfaction.

The "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" crew arrived ten minutes before the awards ceremony began. At this point, almost all the big and small stars had already arrived, and their crew naturally became the finale.

Ye Chufeng, as the core figure of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," brought with him the excellent performance of sold-out screenings since the release began. His status was undoubtedly prominent, with even the director consciously standing behind him.

Facing various questions, Ye Chufeng's responses to the media were as follows:

"The current cultural atmosphere is very good, but I think it would be even better if there were more varieties. As for 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' it can be considered a new genre, and I just hope to add another possibility to our literature."

"As for the question of whether we can win awards, I just want to say one thing: do your best and leave the rest to fate. It's best to win the award, but I won't regret it if I don't. We've done our best."

"A revolution in literary history? Haha, I dare not claim such a thing."

"Compared to 'Ascending to Immortality'? These two genres are completely different and cannot be compared. In my personal opinion, each has its own advantages, but the specific assessment will depend on the box office."

Although every word was humble, there was no trace of humility in Ye Chufeng's eyes. His attitude was proud, especially when he mentioned the box office of "Ascending to Immortality," his tone couldn't conceal his satisfaction, as if the victory had already been secured.

Just then, the host's voice rang out, "Please take your seats in order. The awards ceremony is officially beginning!"

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