Chapter 596 - 309: Chen Jincheng Has Basically Lost This Bet
Chen Jincheng was confused. Why was he suddenly getting cursed out again? Who had he pissed off now?
He took Sister Hong’s phone and saw a Weibo post from someone named Ning Qiang: "The tragedy of our era is when a layman presumes to instruct an expert. The worst part is, this layman thinks he’s so brilliant he can smash the rice bowls of actual professionals."
"That’s right, I’m talking about that internet celebrity Chen Jincheng. An internet celebrity should just stay in his low-end industry, not delude himself into thinking he can hold court in the film industry."
"As for his arrogant nonsense, all I can say is that it’s an insult from an internet celebrity to the entire film industry. I expect him to come out and apologize to the entire film industry."
Seeing this Weibo post, Chen Jincheng asked instinctively, "Who is this Ning Qiang? Why is he reacting so strongly? He’s really blowing this out of proportion."
Sister Hong explained, "Boss, he’s the director of *Huaxia Blue Helmets*. After what you said to Eldest Young Master Wang got online, it’s no wonder he’s lashing out. It would be strange if he *didn’t* curse you out."
"Besides, Dawan is very optimistic about his movie, *Huaxia Blue Helmets*. He’s like a top prospect handpicked by the teacher, but you just called him a failure. He’s not going to take that lying down."
Chen Jincheng clicked on Ning Qiang’s profile. He really was the director of *Huaxia Blue Helmets*. "None of his works have ever been a hit, but his temper is certainly explosive."
Sister Hong frowned. "Boss, he’s clearly trying to pit you against the entire film industry. Should you respond and clarify that you didn’t mean it the way he’s taking it?"
"Clarify? And give him the satisfaction?" Chen Jincheng laughed. ’This Ning Qiang really thinks he’s a big shot now. Once *Huaxia Blue Helmets* flops, forget about him talking big—he might not even have a platform to speak from at all.’
After all, in the other world, the movie had so many showtimes, yet it only made 13 million on its first day, and the total box office for the first three days was just over 20 million.
A director with a massive flop like that would, for the most part, never get a chance to direct again.
’I’m about to properly enter the film industry. If I don’t establish my authority, people will just keep thinking I’m some hack from a low-end industry, won’t they?’
So, he took out his phone and directly recorded a Tiao Yin video: "Some people think they’re some kind of industry insider, that they’re so professional. In reality, they’re just half-baked hacks who have no idea what they’re worth."
"And let’s talk about *Nameless* and *Huaxia Blue Helmets*. I strongly recommend the first movie. As for the second, when you all go to leave your negative reviews, please show a little mercy. After this movie flops, the guy won’t get another chance to direct anyway."
After recording the video, he uploaded it directly.
Lei Xiaojun and Sister Hong were stunned as they watched.
He was far too confident.
But because Chen Jincheng now had over 40 million fans, and with all the buzz surrounding him today, the video went viral the moment he posted it.
Meanwhile, Ning Qiang was in a foul mood, even after tearing into Chen Jincheng on Weibo.
He was a film director. *Huaxia Blue Helmets* was a major production with a 150 million yuan investment, fully backed by Dawan Cinema. He was on the verge of joining the ranks of major directors, yet he’d been insulted by some internet celebrity.
Seeing his angry expression, his assistant tried to placate him. "Director Ning, calm down. You’ve already had your say. Don’t get hung up on this Chen Jincheng. After all, he’s got that Boss Lei behind him, who even acquired the film division of LeTV. You can’t afford to offend him too much."
But Ning Qiang replied with a great show of backbone, "So what? For us filmmakers, as long as our movie is a success, why should we worry about him? With Dawan Cinema’s support, what does Lei Xiaojun matter? He’s not even in the industry."
The assistant asked awkwardly, "What if that Chen Jincheng doesn’t apologize?"
Ning Qiang snorted coldly. "Then I’ll call on the film industry to boycott this clueless internet celebrity. You keep an eye on the situation. The moment he apologizes, let me know."
"Yes, Director Ning." The assistant nodded and also took out his phone to monitor the situation online.
But it wasn’t long before the assistant’s expression soured. "Director Ning, Chen Jincheng has responded to you, but... he didn’t apologize!"
With that, he handed his phone to Ning Qiang and played Chen Jincheng’s video.
When he heard Chen Jincheng once again say that *Huaxia Blue Helmets* was going to bomb, and even that he’d never work again, he angrily slammed his hand on the table. "He’s gone too far!"
Moreover, he discovered that Chen Jincheng’s video had already gone viral and had been viewed by a huge number of people.
’Very good.’
’The more people who see it, the better.’
He immediately logged into his Weibo account and posted another message: "The facts will speak for themselves. The box office numbers will speak for themselves the day after tomorrow!"
Chen Jincheng and Director Ning Qiang’s head-to-head clash immediately made the online situation even livelier.
This turn of events left the Internet Celebrity Young Master and Lin Gou dumbfounded.
The Internet Celebrity Young Master hadn’t gone back right away. For one thing, the Black Cat TV streamer contracts had already been sold off. For everything else, he just needed to declare bankruptcy and enter liquidation proceedings.
Once Chen Jincheng’s 50 million transferred over, he would be able to handle the aftermath in the short term.
Also, he wanted to wait for the results of his bet with Chen Jincheng before going back to Shanghai to deal with the rest of the Black Cat TV business.
"Wang, look at this Chen Jincheng. Isn’t this way more sensational than when you used to roast those directors?" Lin Gou said with a teasing look, watching the video.
You have to remember, Wang had even roasted a certain Director Xiaogang before, but everyone’s consensus was just that the rich kid was a bit arrogant and didn’t know his place.
But the Internet Celebrity Young Master retorted, "Isn’t Chen Jincheng being even more arrogant than I was? When he loses, the public’s opinion of him online won’t be any better than it was of me back then."
But then Lin Gou suddenly asked, "But what if he actually beats you?"
The Internet Celebrity Young Master immediately shook his head. "Impossible. Dawan Cinema is an enterprise built with immense resources. For a movie they’ve meticulously researched and confirmed will be a blockbuster to actually bomb? You might as well say my family’s business is going to go bankrupt!"