The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 423 - 423 398 Turning the Tide

423: Chapter 398: Turning the Tide 423: Chapter 398: Turning the Tide “What should we do now?

Are we still using this music video?” Lin Xiaoxiang asked Liu Hun.

“We must use it!

We’ve worked so hard to make this MV, we can’t bow down to scoundrels like Ma Lin!” Shi Qing’er said, clenching her little fist tightly.

“But…

the video has already been partially leaked.

If we still use it, the appeal would definitely be greatly reduced, and…

it would also make fans think of the edited video that Ma Lin shot, which would negatively impact Qing’er’s image,” Lin Xiaoxiang explained and analyzed to the two.

Liu Hun thought for a moment and said to Lin Xiaoxiang, “Let’s take another look at the MV before deciding!”

“Okay!

Follow me,” said Lin Xiaoxiang, leading the two towards the projection room.

“Xiao Chen, please play Qing’er’s MV for Manager Liu to see,” Lin Xiaoxiang told Xiao Chen, the projection room staff.

“Alright, Assistant Lin,” Xiao Chen said, and then he started playing the MV that was recorded the day before for the three of them.

“Boom boom boom…

Beep beep beep…”

The MV, which had been playing normally at first, suddenly filled with the loud roar of a car.

“What’s going on?” Lin Xiaoxiang asked Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen apologized to Lin Xiaoxiang, “Assistant Lin, I’m really sorry.

This was a small mistake from yesterday.

When there was a disturbance, the cameraman forgot to turn off the camera, so the chaotic scene was also recorded.” Xiao Chen said as he took out another disc and added, “This one is the normal MV with no errors guaranteed.”

“Then go ahead and replay it,” Lin Xiaoxiang told Xiao Chen to play the normal MV.

This time it was a completely normal MV.

The quality of the filming was quite good and satisfied Shi Qing’er in every aspect.

“It’s very well shot!

Let’s use this MV,” Shi Qing’er said with a beaming smile.

“No!

Don’t use this one!” Liu Hun, who had been quietly watching, suddenly spoke up and rejected Shi Qing’er’s suggestion with a single sentence.

This move by Liu Hun made Lin Xiaoxiang somewhat surprised, and she asked him, “Manager Liu, do you think there’s something inappropriate?”

“I indeed have an idea!

Come here and listen,” Liu Hun said, and then he called Lin Xiaoxiang and Shi Qing’er over and quietly shared his thoughts with them.

In the lobby of the first floor of the Di Hao Hotel, various reporters who had received the news were already packed in, waiting for the protagonist who had sent them the message to appear.

“They should be arriving soon, right?

Manager Liu has always been punctual.

I wonder why they chose now to hold a press conference?”

“Isn’t that simple?

It’s all because of that video incident from the Tiger Sect’s website last time, Shi Qing’er’s MV was leaked in advance, and…

it was so bossy.

If they don’t stand up now to make a statement and redeem Shi Qing’er’s image, I don’t think she could sell even ten thousand copies of her single.”

“Don’t even mention the Tiger Sect’s website.

Their actions were already addressed by Yinyue Company, weren’t they?

They’ll definitely pursue legal responsibility.

With this kind of speculation followed by a press conference, isn’t that hyping it up to the sky?

With this, it’d be odd if Shi Qing’er doesn’t become popular.”

“I don’t think so though.

If I were Yinyue Company, I would let this matter die down.

If they keep harping on it, it would just remind everyone how terrible Shi Qing’er’s image is.

Isn’t that shooting yourself in the foot?”

“Then why are they holding a press conference…

Here they come!

Here they are!

Hurry, hurry, hurry!”

“…”

The group of waiting reporters swarmed over as soon as they saw Liu Hun, Shi Qing’er, Lin Xiaoxiang, and the others appear.

Thankfully the press conference had been well organized in advance, and the security quickly restored order at the scene.

“Qing’er, if the media ask anything upsetting, don’t react.

I’ll answer for you,” Liu Hun whispered to Shi Qing’er as a precaution, lest she lose her temper and give the media any more fodder.

“Okay, I know,” Shi Qing’er, dressed in a rather feminine style, sat down in the center.

It was her first time facing so many flashes and cameras, and she inevitably felt a bit excited.

She’d always watched her sister grabbing the spotlight on TV, and now it was finally her turn.

Once everyone was seated, Lin Xiaoxiang spoke on behalf of Yinyue Company, “On behalf of Yinyue Company, I would like to thank all the media friends for being here.

Today we’ve called this press conference to clarify a few things.”

“Firstly, the actions of the Tiger Sect website don’t constitute infringement, and Yinyue Company will not take any legal action against the Tiger Sect website,” Lin Xiaoxiang said surprisingly.

“Miss Lin, do you mean to say that the Tiger Sect website did not steal the video footage, nor did they leak the MV in advance?” a reporter couldn’t help but interject and ask.

Lin Xiaoxiang nodded and said, “Regarding this issue, I can only say thanks to the Tiger Sect website for their promotion and cooperation.

Everything is under our control.”

Lin Xiaoxiang’s ambiguous statement immediately caused an uproar among the reporters.

It was clear that she was implying the Tiger Sect website and Yinyue Company were in cahoots, using the so-called ‘premature leak’ and the so-called ‘Shi Qing’er’s cursing’ for publicity.

“Miss Lin, are you implying that the actions between your two companies were a mutual publicity stunt?”

“Miss Lin, the Tiger Sect website has remained silent on this matter previously; is it exactly for this reason?”

“Miss Lin, were you just bluffing a few days ago when you threatened to take legal action against Tiger Sect’s website?”

“…”

Lin Xiaoxiang did not respond to these questions and continued speaking into the microphone, “Secondly, an important reason for inviting our media friends here today, please look over there.” Having said that, Lin Xiaoxiang then turned to the staff beside her and said, “Play it!”

The journalists in the audience, seeing Lin Xiaoxiang avoiding the question, could do nothing about it and turned their attention toward the projector screen on the left.

“Da da da” After the hall’s lighting was turned off by the staff, the Di Hao Hotel’s hall was left with only dimly visible lights.

At this moment, the huge projection screen lit up at once.

What none of the media journalists expected was that Yinyue Company and Liu Hun were actually playing the secretly filmed video that had been taken down from Tiger Sect’s website.

“Boom boom boom…

Beep beep beep…”

The sounds of the sports car’s engine and Shi Qing’er losing her temper were once again presented clearly.

“Da da da”

After the video had finished playing, the lights in the venue came back on, and Lin Xiaoxiang said to the journalists with a smile, “Dear media friends, what you just saw was the promotional clip for Miss Shi Qing’er’s single MV.”

“Promotional clip?!!!”

Several journalists in the audience couldn’t help but exclaim in unison, shocked that this video, which cast Shi Qing’er in a negative light, was actually a promotional video for her MV.

Had this not come from Lin Xiaoxiang’s mouth, they would surely have thought it was someone mocking Shi Qing’er.

“Is this…

Is this Yinyue Company’s PR strategy?

This press conference is essentially just a continuation of the smear campaign against Shi Qing’er.”

“Is this what counts as a promotional clip for an MV?

Does Yinyue Company really not have any excuses, or what?

I just can’t believe this is a promotional video.”

“Liu Hun hasn’t said a word, and what about Shi Qing’er?

Do they agree with this too?

Once this hits the headlines, it will be tough for Shi Qing’er to turn things around.”

“…”

The journalists present were experienced in covering numerous entertainment events but had never encountered such an incident of self-sabotage.

“Qing’er, get ready,” Liu Hun whispered to Shi Qing’er beside him as the media below buzzed with discussion.

“Mhm!” Shi Qing’er quietly rose and left her seat.

Lin Xiaoxiang whispered a few words to the staff beside her and then turned back to the microphone, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends from the media, next, please enjoy the premiere of Miss Shi Qing’er’s first single MV, jointly presented by Yinyue Company and Nandou Studio.

Please enjoy.”

The journalists below immediately stirred again, surprised that a press conference had suddenly turned into a single release event.

“Da da da!” The hall’s lighting was extinguished for the second time, but this time what lit up was not a simple projection screen but a huge, high-definition screen that had been concealed behind the podium.

“Shua!” The high-definition screen suddenly lit up.

“Boom boom boom…

Beep beep beep…”

The MV began to play, the sports car’s engine sound was still there, but softened in treatment, making it pleasing rather than jarring.

“Why are you here?”

” Humph!

What do you think?”

“…”

The journalists watched in shock as the full MV unfolded in a way they never expected; they were particularly taken aback by its dialogue format, which was far beyond their expectations.

“Da da da!” Several spotlights in the hall suddenly lit up, all converging on one spot, shining directly at the center of the stage.

Standing there, in a dress of alternating shades of blue and white, with a fresh and youthful visage, was the gracefully demure and lovely—Shi Qing’er!

“Bubbles under the sunlight; they’re colorful; just like me, deceived; believing in happiness; what’s the point in pursuing right and wrong; your lies; based on your love for me; beautiful bubbles; though they’re merely momentary fireworks; all your promises; though they’re too fragile; but love, like bubbles; if one can see through them; what sorrow is there to feel…”

The sound of the MV completely faded away, replaced by Shi Qing’er’s clear voice and Liu Hun’s solo piano.

A perfect rendition of “Bubble” was brought to life by Liu Hun’s exceptional piano and Shi Qing’er’s impeccable vocals, enchanting everyone present.

At the end of the song, Shi Qing’er displayed her pristine vocal talent, with perfect high notes and rich low tones.

“…say you love me; if you’re lying; I’d rather you remain silent…” Fully invested, Shi Qing’er delivered an impeccable performance of the song.

With the conclusion of the melody, the MV also glided to its end.

Shi Qing’er in the venue and Shi Qing’er in the MV complemented one another, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful scene that left everyone uncertain if it was reality or dream, this evening or another.