Chapter 17: Refuting Rumors

Although Zhang Wei does not often appear in the studio and does not participate in management, his position in the studio is absolutely unshakable, so Zhang Wei opened his mouth to defend Li Mo, and Zhang Shilan couldn't say anything, so he could only discuss how to refute the rumors first.

As the saying goes, "Spread rumors and move your mouth, refute rumors and break your legs." ”

The meeting ended quickly, and everyone decided on several solutions, first of all, to use the studio and Zhang Wei's two Weibo to publicly open rumors, the studio refuted the rumors with formal language, and solemnly stated that Zhang Wei is very healthy, and there are no accidents, just because he promised fans to make a high-quality album out, so the "retreat" concentrates on creation, so he has not appeared in public for several months, and there is a video of Zhang Wei greeting everyone to the New Year below the line. This video was recorded in the recording studio, and it also made a bit of a mess in the recording studio, showing a working state. And Zhang Wei's Weibo is a text New Year's greetings, condemning the rumor-mongers, by the way, complaining in a life-like tone that he can't take a holiday because of work and the New Year, and there is also a video below the text, this video is very attentive, in a specially built room, there are messy musical instruments and musical scores, and the background highlights the return visit of the Spring Festival Gala played on an LCD TV, in order to indicate that the time point is after the Spring Festival Gala.

Two Weibo posts were released on the evening of the third day of the Lunar New Year, I thought that these two Weibo could let the public know Zhang Wei's current situation, but I didn't expect that there were still people on the Internet with rhythm, some boasted of being a god of technology, saying that Zhang Wei in the video was using the most advanced AI face swapping technology, in fact, this video was not recorded by Zhang Wei at all, and some exposed themselves as "insiders", saying that the person who recorded the video was not Zhang Wei himself at all, but Zhang Wei's stand-in for filming. As a result, in the next few days, netizens were divided into two factions, one group insisted that Zhang Wei was already cool, and most of these people were unscrupulous self-media, and they could create topics without a lower limit for traffic. Another part of the people think that Zhang Wei is still alive and healthy, and most of these people are netizens who have objective evaluations. Then these two groups of people set off a scolding war on the Internet, which can be regarded as the first Internet storm in the country after the New Year, because of this incident, Zhang Wei seems to have become popular again inexplicably.

In this case, Zhang Wei will definitely not be able to quell the rumors unless he appears in public.

Sometimes the development of some things is just such nonsense, and things that are clear and clear can be created out of nothing. For example, once a rumor is brought up, it is difficult to change the public's mind, because human beings seem to have such an inferior nature, they like to discuss other people's bad luck, and they choose to turn a blind eye to positive energy and whitewashing. What's more, if you put the facts in front of him, he can be stubborn.

Seeing the reaction to refute the rumors, Zhang Shilan's anger did not come to one place, but fortunately, there were follow-up arrangements in the studio. The best way to deal with this kind of rumor is to go public, which is simple but demanding of the channels through which it is disseminated. The studio made a four-step plan, the first was to announce that Zhang Wei's new album was about to be completed and would be released in March; second, to let Zhang Wei appear at Yanjing Airport, contact some reporters in advance to photograph Zhang Wei, and interview his views on the "death" incident, and then announce that Zhang Wei will hold a concert somewhere in the near future, which can be a strong proof of Zhang Wei's situation, and finally to see if it can be operated to allow Zhang Wei to appear in the national mainstream media, preferably in a program with a wide audience.

Zhang Wei vetoed the third of these four-step plans, because he really didn't want to hold any concerts

It's not that he's afraid of being tired, or he simply doesn't like that kind of show. So under Zhang Shilan's arrangement, the studio began to be active, and Zhang Wei was dragged to record a new record in the recording studio, which was supposed to be completed a year ago, but because he was ordered to hide, he had to give up, and now because of the "death" incident, this matter has reached the point where it has to be done.

Zhang Wei's musical skills are not doubtful, it only took three days to complete the recording of the new album "Natural Elements", and then called Tao Jingqiu to invite people to dinner.

In a restaurant, Zhang Wei was having dinner with Tao Jingqiu, and suddenly received a call from Zhang Shilan, who was still "killed" by the incident.

"What about you?" Zhang Shilan has been angry these days, and her tone is not good.

Zhang Wei lowered his voice and said, "I'm having dinner with the leader of Optoelectronics, what's the matter?"

As soon as Zhang Shilan heard that Zhang Wei was having dinner with the leader of Optoelectronics, her unkind tone immediately disappeared, and she asked in a low voice, "Is it convenient to speak?"

"Convenient, you say. The difference in Zhang Shilan's tone before and after almost didn't make Zhang Wei laugh out loud, Tao Jingqiu on the side nodded Zhang Wei with a smile on his face, thinking that he was very naughty.

"I'm just asking you, do you want to sue that rumor-monger?"

Zhang Wei thought for a while and said: "There's no need to prosecute, I think this will only backfire, forget it." ”

Zhang Shilan was a little unwilling and said: "But this kind of unhealthy trend can't be promoted, otherwise in the future, maybe some people think that you are a bully, what if you have nothing to do and make rumors about you?"

"It's better to say goodbye, I always feel a bit bullying. ”

"So many celebrities can sue for spreading rumors, what are you afraid of?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, but I don't think there's any need to care, isn't it also written in people's posts? The content is pure speculation, if there is any offense, it must be deleted. ”

"I just can't be angry, he guessed lightly, how many people in the studio are busy refuting rumors, and how much money is spent, it's really hateful. ”

"Well, just ask the lawyer to send a lawyer's letter to the other party, ask him to delete the post, and then publicly apologize. ”

"Okay, then do as you want. By the way, the things at the airport have been arranged, and they will be implemented the day after tomorrow, and you will come to the studio after you are busy, and I will tell you about the process. But there is one more thing that gives me a headache at the moment, we have contacted many satellite TVs, and the programs with high ratings have been arranged, and the ratings are so low that you can cut in line, but the exposure is slightly insufficient, what should I do?"

"Don't have a headache, I'll arrange this matter, I have news to tell you. ”

Hanging up the phone, Tao Jingqiu asked with a smile: "You, you are such an adult, how can you talk calmly at all, let's talk about it, what's the headache?"

Although Tao Jingqiu's care for Zhang Wei has the meaning of repaying his kindness, Zhang Wei still feels very warm, since Tao Jingqiu asked at this moment, Zhang Wei also told the studio about his arrangement.

After listening to Zhang Wei's narration, Tao Jingqiu nodded, and then said: "Speaking of influence, the highest rating at the moment is the Lantern Festival Gala on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, but I can't make any effort to be on this party." If you need it, I can contact the person in charge of Gusu Satellite TV to see what arrangements they have for their recent programs. ”

"That's right! It's not enough to go to the Lantern Festival party, all rumors will be given in vain for that kind of live broadcast party. Zhang Wei suddenly had an idea.

Tao Jingqiu was a little embarrassed when she saw Zhang Wei's heartbeat, and said: "Do you really want to go to the Lantern Festival party? Sister, I don't know any powerful people on national television, and the actors who can appear on this kind of party must be on the list in advance, even if the relationship is hard, it is difficult to operate." ”

"Sister Tao, don't worry, I have my own way to do this. Zhang Wei finished happily, but thought in his heart, "In the end, the Ministry of Security made me unlucky, so the matter of the party has to fall on them." ”

Tao Jingqiu looked at Zhang Wei with a determined look, as if the matter of the Lantern Festival party had been settled, and she knew that Zhang Wei must have other higher-level relationships, but since Zhang Wei didn't say it, she didn't ask, but she needed to re-evaluate her relationship with Zhang Wei.

After dinner, Zhang Wei sent Tao Jingqiu home, and on the way back to the studio, he called Zhang Tianhe, who was still in Yundian, and explained his situation and needs.

This answer obviously could not satisfy Zhang Wei, so he pestered on the phone, and in the end Zhang Tianhe had no choice but to promise to do his best to facilitate the matter.

Back in the studio, Zhang Shilan explained to Zhang Wei the specific operation of the day after tomorrow, tomorrow, a driver will drive Zhang Shilan, Li Mo and Zhang Wei to the magic capital first. Early the morning after tomorrow, the three of them took the first flight to Yanjing Airport, and they would meet reporters from Yanjing, Hebei and Modu Satellite TV and several online video platforms at the exit, and then the reporters would ask a few questions, including the "death" incident, record release, etc., Zhang Wei only needed to read from the script.

That night, Zhang Wei went to Zhang Shilan's house, did some things he loved to do, and the next day he came to the studio refreshed and left Yanjing by car.

After arriving in the magic capital, Zhang Wei kept urging Zhang Tianhe, and his superiors may have been annoyed, so he finally agreed, saying that he would help Zhang Wei coordinate a program for men and women to sing duet, and Zhang Wei needed to go to the national TV station to understand the specific matters.

After Zhang Shilan learned the news, she decisively revised Zhang Wei's lines, and one of the originally designed questions was "Mr. Zhang Wei, do you have any arrangements in the near future?", Zhang Wei's answer was that he was busy with the release of the record, and now it was changed to "I want to participate in the Lantern Festival party on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month." ”

Boarding a flight to Yanjing, everything went according to plan.

Get off the plane, meet reporters, answer questions, and thank you for your concern.

After completing this plan, Zhang Wei took Li Mo to the national television, but he didn't expect to encounter the news interview of the national television station on the Lantern Festival party, and Zhang Wei was also lucky to show his face in it, which can be regarded as contributing to the "great cause" of refuting rumors.