Bab 276: Chapter 276: The Artist's Apology
When it comes to the hotel's reputation and promotion, Chen Jianhai has never been stingy with spending money.
The budget for the publicity department has always been ample.
They hired internet ghostwriters, bought comments, and stirred up discussions as needed.
Since Zhao An had previous experience making videos on QILIQILI, creating a ghost animal video of Chen Jianhai's barbecue wasn't difficult.
What was difficult was the Q-version illustration Ruiqi mentioned.
"Minister, what do we do? None of our drawings are any good!"
Xing Feilong stared in frustration at the stick figure drawing in his hand.
His drawing skills were already considered the best among the group, but it was only good enough for casual entertainment, not for something presentable.
The publicity department members were good at writing materials, making PPTs, and handling promotions, but drawing was not their expertise.
Even though everyone tried their best to create Q-version illustrations,
they all turned out crooked and awkward.
Lin Suyang scratched his head in worry, with a pile of drawing drafts on the table.
"If only we had someone who could draw."
Suddenly, An Bingfeng said, "Minister, isn't Baipan good at drawing?"
"Why don't we ask him for help?"
Lin Suyang's eyes lit up!
Right,
Baipan was already a skilled artist, able to draw views of the sea with squid ink. He surely could handle drawing a Q-version of the boss!
Immediately, Lin Suyang took out his phone and called Baipan.
Everyone started working together with determination.
...
In this world, there's a magical thing called a woman's sixth sense.
It's a talent that can dig up your family's history with just a hint of a breeze.
And even more incredible than this mystical sixth sense is Chen Jianhai's seventh sense!
The moment he put down the phone,
Chen Jianhai calmly took a big bite of noodles, ate half a grilled sausage, drank a glass of Sprite, and had a tea egg.
Xiao Lang analyzed seriously, "Brother, the one who drew you is definitely staying in the hotel!"
Chen Jianhai nodded, "I know."
Xiao Lang looked around alertly, eyeing the many guests coming and going, and said,
"Brother, there's no photo of the artist online. Do you know who it is?"
"I know!" Chen Jianhai replied calmly.
Xiao Lang exclaimed, "You know?"
Chen Jianhai wiped his mouth expressionlessly, stood up, and walked over to a nearby table.
"Hello, I'm Chen Jianhai."
...
Tang Tangtang, who was drinking soup, almost spat it out.
He had been in a daze all morning,
Just now, he was frantically checking flight tickets, wanting to leave the hotel immediately.
But he didn't expect the other party to come to him first!
"How did he find me?"
"Should I admit it?"
"Will he silence me?!"
Countless questions flooded his mind, Tang Tangtang's face turned pale, and even his fingers trembled.
Chen Jianhai calmly looked at Tang Tangtang,
For days now, this person had almost synchronized with his own activities.
Wherever he appeared, he could always see this person nearby.
So when Xiao Lang asked if he knew who the artist was, Chen Jianhai immediately thought of this guest.
And seeing the other's reaction,
Chen Jianhai was sure,
he guessed right!
Tang Tangtang's hands and feet were cold, his legs trembling badly.
The main character had come looking for him,
He trembled as he tried to pretend he didn't know, but when he opened his mouth, it almost sounded like he was crying,
"Boss Chen, I really didn't know it was you..."
Chen Jianhai's pupils contracted,
What does he mean?
What does he mean by "I didn't know it was you"?
Tang Tangtang continued to plead:
"I spent all the royalties from this manga staying at your small island hotel, I didn't spend a penny elsewhere..."
"I just casually drew a supporting character, I never thought it would become this popular."
"I'll change the plot right away, okay?"
"The young lady is yours, the senior is yours, the junior is yours, even the main character is yours..."
Tang Tangtang was so scared he was incoherent,
as if the Chen Jianhai in front of him was a terrifying beast.
Initially, Chen Jianhai held back his anger, wanting to see what kind of audacious artist dared to draw him so recklessly.
But he didn't expect the other party to render him speechless as soon as he opened his mouth.
"I'll end the manga right now!"
"I'll issue a public apology to you and the hotel!"
Tang Tangtang was so frightened that he didn't give Chen Jianhai a chance to speak,
He kept talking:
"I don't really understand the legal aspects of defamation, but I'm willing to compensate!"
"I made quite a bit of money from this manga, I'll give it all to you..."
"If you don't like it, I'll contact my editor to take the manga down..."
"Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me..."
...
Tang Tangtang was truly scared.
He was just a small-time manga artist, he couldn't afford to provoke someone like Chen Jianhai.
With just one report, the other party could ruin his work and his career.
At that point, he wouldn't even be able to make money, let alone worry about legal issues.
Chen Jianhai initially felt a surge of anger, but seeing Tang Tangtang so frightened and obviously shocked,
he felt a bit of satisfaction.
While eating breakfast, he had calmly reviewed the entire situation from start to finish.
As far as he was concerned, Tang Tangtang's actions were extremely annoying, and kicking him to death would be a light punishment.
But the situation had already unfolded.
His image as a rich second-generation with a "white moonlight" persona had become an internet sensation, tied to Mr. Sweetheart, Sun Chichen, "Little Pony," and a series of other events,
And with the continued popularity of "Qingjuan,"
the number of fans was growing larger,
It was these massive fan bases that stirred up the hype, leading to the current situation.
If Tang Tangtang suddenly withdrew the manga or changed the plot now, it would certainly cause dissatisfaction and speculation among the fans.
At that point, it wouldn't be about diverting attention, it might even have the opposite effect.
Chen Jianhai thought for a moment, then asked:
"How do you plan to continue the plot?"
Tang Tangtang was stunned for a moment. Seeing that Chen Jianhai didn't seem intent on killing him, he hesitantly replied:
"I don't know... I haven't thought about the next plot yet."
Chen Jianhai was shocked, "Haven't thought? You draw manga, and you don't know what to draw next?"
Tang Tangtang was startled by Chen Jianhai's tone, tremblingly said:
"I base it on feedback,"
"Whichever character is popular, I draw more of them."
"That's why your character became so prominent..."
Tang Tangtang didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear,
It was because your character was so popular that I drew so much of you, leading to this awkward situation.
Chen Jianhai thought for a moment, then said:
"For the manga, keep updating as usual."
"Follow the normal storyline."
"I only have one request: without affecting the plot and character development, please let my character exit as soon as possible."
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