Chapter 64

Who do you think is a fool?

If no one had orchestrated it, no one would believe that Liu Qin would be criticized by the media like this.

Liu Qin didn't sing a new song on stage, so gossip was inevitable, but the media's direction was clearly premeditated. Luoyang was almost certain that someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes.

The signs of promoting Li Tianyin and undermining Liu Qin were so obvious that it was almost common knowledge.

But... he couldn't think of anyone who had such a deep grudge against Liu Qin to go to such lengths.

"Buying off journalists, collaborating with internet trolls, guiding public opinion, and inciting fans to attack Liu Qin for not singing a new song, creating the illusion that the whole world has abandoned her... Who would go to such lengths just to suppress a small-time contestant..."

Luoyang's eyes flickered.

Wait a moment...

A sudden thought crossed Luoyang's mind.

Xue Kai!

The rich second-generation who had pursued Liu Qin and was furious after being rejected. According to Liu Qin, this guy's father was a leader at Feilong TV, with considerable influence.

After much consideration, only this person had the motive to go to such lengths against Liu Qin. Luoyang was almost certain of his guess.

"Originally, I just dug a small pit, but I didn't expect to catch such a big fish." Luoyang sneered, his eyes devoid of warmth.

"Let you jump around, and it makes me, the hunter, seem unprofessional!" Taking out his phone, Luoyang dialed a number directly.

"Big Bai, this is the first time you've called me!" As soon as the call connected, an excited female voice came through.

Luoyang smiled faintly: "Hupo, you've handled everything so well, why would I need to interfere... I'm even considering how much to pay you."

Indeed, the owner of the female voice was Hupo. She had already arrived in Tiandu two days ago and was staying in a single apartment near Dushu Lake, close to Tiandu University.

Since Luoyang didn't like being disturbed, Hupo wouldn't come to the school to find him. They communicated through the internet or phone.

"Alright, let's get to the point." Luoyang's voice became serious.

Hupo was smart and knew her limits. The occasional slip-ups were just a facade. Hearing the seriousness in Luoyang's voice, she quickly became serious: "What do you need me to do?"

"Hype."

"Hype?" Hupo was slightly taken aback.

Luoyang smiled mysteriously: "Yes, hype."

Although that guy said he would rely on himself, a little support from the side shouldn't be a problem.

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"Great Earth Entertainment has purchased the rights to 'Those Years We Chased Together' and plans to make it into a movie!" A sudden message on Weibo caused a stir!

Countless fans of "Those Years We Chased Together" were both anxious and excited!

They were anxious because they didn't know how Great Earth Entertainment would adapt "Those Years We Chased Together" and whether it would ruin this classic work.

They were excited because such a classic novel being adapted into a movie filled everyone with anticipation for the film version of "Those Years We Chased Together"!

"Is this news true?"

"@Big Bai, is this fake gossip?"

"I feel the news is a bit sudden, but suddenly I think Great Earth Entertainment has great vision!"

"We don't know if it's true yet..." Many readers were skeptical, as the internet is full of gossip. They remained cautious, fearing that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

But soon, Bai Yiqing personally forwarded the message and wrote: "The news is true. The movie version of 'Those Years We Chased Together' will be released next year. I'm also looking forward to the movie version that will satisfy everyone. I hope everyone will support it."

Boom!

All the fans were elated!

"Those Years We Chased Together" had its own dedicated Tieba.

With Bai Yiqing personally confirming the news on Weibo that "Those Years" would be released next year, the entire Tieba was filled with a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere!

"Support, definitely support!"

"Having read 'Those Years' three times, I'm incredibly excited to hear that it will be adapted into a movie!"

"The person above, you've only read it three times. I've read 'Those Years We Chased Together' more than ten times! Each time, I feel new emotions!"

"Before, I used to imagine what it would be like if this work were adapted into a movie. I never thought my dream would come true!"

"I'm so excited! I wonder who will play Ke Jingteng and who will play Shen Jiayi... I hope my favorite actors will be cast!"

In Longguo, few novels are adapted into movies. Those that are adapted are usually epic works. Romantic novels like "Those Years" are rarely adapted into movies, and most adaptations have been disappointing.

Therefore, the literary world in Longguo has never been very interested in the film rights of novels.

"I don't really want this work to be adapted because the directors always deviate from the original work!"

"I'm really afraid the movie will ruin the image of Ke Jingteng and Shen Jiayi in my heart... I'm very anxious and uneasy."

"Agreed, most adaptations in the past have deviated from the original, causing pain and helplessness to the fans..."

There were both supporters and opponents. Most readers were excited about the adaptation of "Those Years" into a movie, but some were worried that the director would ruin this classic work.

After all, there have been many examples of adaptations ruining the original work.

But regardless of what the readers said, the topic's heat was still rising!

On the Weibo trending list, topics like "Liu Qin's talent is exhausted" and "The strongest season of 'Next Stop: Queen'" were finally overshadowed by the news of "Those Years" being adapted into a movie.

Great Earth Entertainment naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity for hype!

Originally, they planned to stir up the topic when the movie officially started filming, but the sudden enthusiasm directly changed their strategy.

"The company will invest 50 million yuan to produce 'Those Years We Chased Together.' The lead role of Shen Jiayi will be selected from college students in Longguo. The national registration channel will soon be opened. Those who want to register, please follow Great Earth Entertainment's official Weibo!"

This was the latest news released by Great Earth Entertainment's official Weibo, which added a huge boost to the hype for "Those Years."

For a romantic novel, an investment of 50 million yuan was more than enough, clearly showing Great Earth Entertainment's confidence in the work.

The strategy of selecting the lead actress from college students across the country... was Hupo's suggestion.

This girl's marketing mind was truly exceptional, and her handling of matters was extremely experienced, unlike a young woman who had just graduated from college a few years ago.

Great Earth Entertainment decisively adopted Hupo's suggestion for a nationwide search for the lead actress. Once the news was released, countless readers were elated, and female college students were particularly excited!

"I must sign up for the role of Shen Jiayi in 'Those Years'!"

"The opportunity for overnight fame has come!"

"Shen Jiayi... the absolute lead role, I must strive for it!"

The grand registration event for "Those Years We Chased Together" began, and the news of the romantic novel being adapted into a movie spread like a whirlwind across the entire internet!

(Thank you to Bixiaoyoushu for the support. The collection hasn't moved much, which is quite heartbreaking. I need recommendation votes to comfort my injured heart. I'll write the second update.)