Chapter 146: You Reporters Are the Worst I've Ever Seen
The noise from the audience continued, and the reporters were so excited that they almost forgot why they came here.

"Quiet! Quiet! Please be quiet!" Zhou Chenggong shouted repeatedly, and finally the noise was suppressed.

"I declare that this launch conference officially begins."

As soon as Zhou Chenggong finished speaking, the hotel lobby turned into a vegetable market again. The reporters all had thick necks and red faces, holding microphones, and their lips kept opening and closing, but it was impossible to hear what they were saying.

Some reporters even ignored everything else and stood up, trying to rush to the stage.

Fortunately, Zheng Jun reacted quickly and took a few hotel security guards to stop those people.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhou Chenggong quickly patted the microphone, and the shrill sound spread throughout the lobby through the speakers, covering up the chaotic sound.

"Please come one by one, maintain discipline, and don't waste time!"

Zhou Chenggong shouted loudly.

The reporters finally came to their senses and shut up.

Three monks have no water to drink. They have so many monks, no, so many reporters. If the chaos continues, will the press conference be able to be held?
If they make Lin Yicheng angry and he leaves directly, they will lose real money!
As a big director, which one doesn’t have a temper?
Many of these reporters have witnessed with their own eyes how the great director Kaige scolded the reporters.

Even the great director Kaige is like this, not to mention Lin Yicheng, whose temper is even more overbearing.

We are all professional people, we are all professionals.

These people keep reminding themselves of this in their hearts.

……

After seeing that the scene had quieted down, Zhou Chenggong took the microphone and started calling the roll.

"The reporter wearing glasses in the middle of the second row." Zhou Chenggong pointed at someone.

The reporter immediately stood up and picked up the microphone. The words "NetEase" on the label above the microphone were particularly eye-catching.

Of course Zhou Chenggong would not point fingers at random. He would definitely give priority to taking care of his own people.

"Hello, Director Lin. I am a reporter from NetEase News. I would like to ask, what made you choose to make such a movie?"

The bespectacled NetEase reporter pointed at the banner and asked.

After hearing his question, the other reporters present were secretly complaining in their hearts, who doesn’t know that you, NetEase, and Lin Yicheng are in cahoots?
I gave you a chance, but you didn’t use it!

How can you ask such an ignorant question?
However, it's not that they have no level at all. At least they also want to know the answer.

"It's like this. I believe you all know it, or have even reported it yourself. There are some chaos in the domestic film and television circles at present."

Lin Yicheng took the microphone on the table and talked freely: "As a film and television practitioner, I saw this chaos with my own eyes and was anxious in my heart, so I came up with the idea of ​​making such a movie."

"Through this film, we want to convey positive energy to the film and television industry and the whole society, and let everyone know that the chaos is only isolated. The vast majority of us in the film and television industry are still working hard to create our works."

Tui!

After hearing Lin Yicheng's words, countless reporters present secretly spat in their hearts.

Are you spreading positive energy?

You are wearing woolen pants with your bare butt, looking for excitement!

The movie is called this, how much positive energy do you think it contains? Do you think we are fools?

……

No matter how you curse in your heart, you still have to ask what you should ask, it’s about making money.

"Hello, Director Lin. I'm a reporter from Sina. I want to know if you made this movie to express your dissatisfaction with the film and television industry? Is it because of the previous Hundred Flowers Awards incident that you have a grudge against?"

When other reporters heard the Sina reporter's question, they cheered for him in their hearts.

That's right, this is the correct way to ask questions, and this is the professional quality of a qualified journalist.

Especially the last sentence, it hits the point.

Although more than half a year had passed since the last Hundred Flowers Awards, Lin Yicheng had never talked about what happened then, and never made a statement or expressed his opinion, as if nothing had happened.

When "Man Jiang Hong" was being promoted before, there were reporters who took the opportunity to ask questions, but Lin Yicheng always perfunctorily answered them with "questions not related to the movie will not be answered for now."

This time, let’s see what you say!
"First of all, I have to remind you that this is already two questions. I don't have to answer them."

Lin Yicheng paused, then continued, "But since this is your first time making a mistake, I won't pursue it. Just be more careful next time."

The Sina reporter was stunned. What was this? Putting the blame on someone else?
But forget it. After all, I did break the rules, so it doesn't matter if I get a little lecture. As long as I can get the answer I want, it's fine.

The others were also quietly waiting for Lin Yicheng's next words.

However, ten seconds passed, twenty seconds passed, half a minute passed, and Lin Yicheng just sat there, unmoved, with a smile on his face.

what?
So you are not going to pursue the matter? What if you pursue the matter? Send a lawyer's letter like Director Kaige did?

"Director Lin, you haven't answered my question yet." The Sina reporter was anxious. Didn't everyone miss the chance to ask questions?

"Dear reporter friend, please sit down and abide by the discipline and rules of our press conference." Zhou Chenggong came out to play the good guy and looked at the reporter with a somewhat unfriendly look.

……

Afterwards, Zhou Chenggong called out a name again, and coincidentally, it was a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily.

"Hello, Director Lin. I would like to ask, what is your box office expectation for this movie? Do you want to break the box office record you just set?"

Ok?
This question is okay, but this guy just asked two questions, he broke the rules!

The reporters present instantly became alert. Who doesn’t know that Lin Yicheng and the Beijing Youth Daily are wearing the same pants?
This time, one of your own people has committed a foul, what should you do?
Should he refuse to answer the question, as he did just now? Or even worse, should he directly revoke the reporter's interview qualification?

These reporters stared at Lin Yicheng intently, wanting to know his choice.

No matter which one he chooses, it's news!

If Lin Yicheng refused to answer, then he would have avoided two questions in a row. What was the reason behind this? As long as they put some pen to paper, it would be a brilliant article.

It would be even more interesting if Lin Yicheng directly revoked the reporter's interview qualifications.

There was an internal conflict!

Although this involves colleagues and may not be convenient to report, they can still watch the show.

No matter what Lin Yicheng chooses, they will not lose.

Lin Yicheng picked up the microphone again, looking calm and composed.

"I missed one question just now, so I'll make it up now. You've asked two questions now. But I'll say it again, just this once, and it won't happen again."

After hearing Lin Yicheng's words, everyone present, including those in the crew, nodded.

Can this be done?
It seems that what Lin Yicheng said makes sense.

No, that doesn't make sense. He is just trying to change the concept!

……

But none of these reporters could say anything. The press conference was held by others, and the rules were naturally set by them, who had the final right of interpretation.

"As for the box office, I really don't have any expectations. As long as I don't lose money, I'll be satisfied. After all, this subject matter is the first of its kind in film history, both domestically and internationally, and its significance is priceless."

Is this the first of its kind in the world?
The reporters seemed to have forgotten their previous question and were all thinking about this sentence.

Let's check back and if it's true, then there's something to report.

Lin Yicheng is certainly not making things up. His movie is definitely the first of its kind in the world. After all, where could there be another madman like him who would make a movie like this?

They are not reborn people, nor are they the sons of the planes. Who dares to take a picture of them?
"As for breaking the box office record again, to be honest, I have never thought about it, and I don't care about it. The box office is just a number, and it will be broken sooner or later. But the significance of this movie is unique and irreplaceable."

"Whether it's its innovative significance in film history or its significance in spreading positive energy, these are what I value and what I pursue."

Lin Yicheng does not have the ability to judge the box office performance of the movie "How a Bad Movie Was Made" with naked eyes, after all, it is his original work.

As for breaking the box office record of "Man Jiang Hong", Lin Yicheng basically has no hope.

The record-breaking performance of "Man Jiang Hong" was the result of the right time, right place and right people, all of which were indispensable, and there was also some element of luck.

Although "How Bad Movies Are Made" is full of gimmicks and can attract audiences, there is no problem with the people involved.

But the right time and place are difficult to grasp, especially the right time, which, to some extent, is luck.

Who can say for sure about luck?

……

After hearing Lin Yicheng's answer, the reporters present felt extremely upset. Among the three people asking questions, two were friendly players from the other team, and the only one who was not was called for a foul.

When have we, as journalists, ever suffered such humiliation and bullying?
At this time, another middle-aged woman stood up. When other reporters saw that it was her who stood up, they were all shocked and happy, thinking that there was going to be a good show to watch.

This female reporter was from the Beijing News. When they saw that it was her who asked the question, everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what she would say.

"Director Lin, I'm a reporter from the Beijing News." The female reporter spoke slowly.

Lin Yicheng nodded slightly. He was very familiar with this newspaper. Since his debut, this local Beijing media had never said anything good about him.

Of course, it's not just Lin Yicheng. Anyone who is famous in the industry is described by this newspaper as not right or wrong. They all have various shortcomings.

Their articles often use sharp words and hit the nail on the head, which is disliked by people in the circle.

It is precisely because of this unique strategy that this newspaper, which was founded only a few years ago, has emerged as a rising star.

Xinghe Film and Television Company has good relations with most of the local media in Beijing, but this newspaper has the least dealings with it, and there is no business cooperation at all.

Lin Yicheng couldn't help but perk up, waiting for the female reporter's move.

(End of this chapter)