Chapter 157

Duan Duan Jiangping was still chattering away, trying to persuade him.

"Whatever investment you want, however you want to split the shares, it's all up to you! I'll even be your producer and act as your assistant."

"At worst... didn't you want me to play a corpse last time?"

"I... I'll go all out!"

"Don't!" Su Meng rejected him flatly.

"The past is the past. I have a better candidate for the corpse role now, so you can just stand aside!"

"Alright, let me think about it first."

After hanging up, Su Meng felt a bit hesitant.

*Sigh, as a cheater with a system, I have too many choices...*

Although the Spring Festival Gala had ended, its influence was only just beginning to spread.

The gala, which usually felt like a chore, had taken on a different look this year.

Once *Selling the Crutch* aired, it became the undisputed highlight of the entire gala.

The song *Give You Some Color* also crushed the competition, instantly landing at the top of the download charts.

Besides that, the beauty of Sister Zhu in *Dingbu Bridge* also sparked much discussion.

If one only looked at these, they were indeed full of highlights.

It was just that these topics, which would have been absolute sensations in previous years, were completely overshadowed this year.

For no other reason than the topic #Su Meng Blasts the Spring Festival Gala# being far too eye-catching.

If it were just an ordinary person complaining about the gala, it wouldn't be a big deal.

But the problem was, Su Meng's identity was too sensitive!

He was already a top-tier celebrity, and he had just made a huge splash on the gala stage.

For a time, netizens were in a heated debate.

They all turned their eyes toward the other protagonist in this incident—Central Television.

As a behemoth, how would Central Television react to being openly offended by a celebrity?

Almost everyone in the entertainment industry was watching.

There were those who were curious, those who were envious, and countless others who were gloating.

After all, Su Meng had monopolized almost all the traffic recently; who wouldn't be jealous and hateful?

But strangely, in the face of such a surging tide of public opinion, Central Television remained silent.

This left the crowd of onlookers deeply disappointed.

*People are pointing at your nose and cursing you; shouldn't you be furious?*

*What does it mean to just ignore it like this?*

Central Television remained as steady as Mount Tai, but others couldn't sit still.

The prominent figures in the entertainment industry all kept their mouths shut, not daring to get involved.

After all, even though Su Meng had offended Central Television, the netizens were very supportive of him.

To speak out in support of Su Meng was to offend Central Television.

To speak out against Su Meng would certainly offend the numerous netizens.

It was better to just stay out of it.

Instead, some obscure minor celebrities became active.

This was an absolute golden opportunity to leech off some traffic!

In their view, Central Television wasn't speaking out simply because they were too dignified to lower themselves.

But in secret, they had probably already blacklisted Su Meng!

Maybe even the real big boss, the Radio and Television Bureau, was already targeting Su Meng!

Since that was the case, what more was there to say?

They had to stand up and support Central Television!

Since it wasn't convenient for Central Television to speak, let them fire the first shot!

Maybe they would even catch the eye of the "Central Mother"!

*What? You say I'll be scolded by netizens?*

*Being scolded is still traffic!*

Soon, the first person stepped forward.

A third-tier minor celebrity named Wang Wang Dafei suddenly posted a message on Weibo.

"This year's Spring Festival Gala was brilliant, fully showcasing the new face of the Dragon Kingdom in the new era."

"The Spring Festival Gala is a sacred stage; performing on it is the greatest desire of every artist."

"If one is lucky enough to perform a sketch or something on the gala, one should be grateful for the opportunity."

"Instead of being an ungrateful wretch who eats the meat and then curses the cook!"

"Speaking of gratitude, we should all be grateful."

"Grateful for the sacrifices of our martyrs, which gave us such a happy and fulfilling life."

"Sometimes I often think, if I could return to that era, I would definitely follow in the footsteps of the martyrs!"

"Although I can't truly go back, fortunately, as an actor, I can portray all of this on camera."

"My starring anti-Japanese drama, *Time Travel: I Lead Special Forces to Fight the Devils*, is currently airing on Dongshan Satellite TV."

"Let us pay tribute to the martyrs together!"

Although he didn't name Su Meng, he might as well have posted Su Meng's ID number!

After all, he was a third-tier celebrity; while his status wasn't high, he still had some attention.

As soon as this message came out, it was instantly pushed to the hot search.

This was the first artist to openly jump out!

Under the topic, countless netizens soon left comments.

"??? I just want to ask, who is this?"

"Seems like some greasy pretty boy, right?"

"What kind of trash is jumping out to leech off the heat now? Where is the Cult Leader's army?"

"Damn! This is blatant traffic-leeching. This time I must support Master Su... oh wait, Su the Great Deceiver."

"*Time Travel: I Lead Special Forces to Fight the Devils*? What kind of trash is this? Another anti-Japanese 'god-tier' drama?"

"Damn, to put it bluntly, isn't he just leeching off the heat to drive traffic to his own trashy drama?"

"*Time Travel: I Lead Special Forces to Fight the Devils*? You'd have to have crap for brains to watch this!"

"You haven't even watched the show, how dare you talk nonsense? Brother Wang Dafei is so handsome in the drama!"

"Fine, I admit my curiosity is piqued. I want to see what kind of drama dares to leech off Su Meng's traffic."

"Brother Wang Dafei is invincible! Brother Wang Dafei is so handsome!"

"Exactly, especially that part where he tears the devils apart with his bare hands, it was so satisfying to watch!"

Wang Wang Dafei looked at his skyrocketing follower count and couldn't stop grinning.

*The first pot of soup is always the richest!*

As for those followers who clicked follow just to curse him, who cares?

The person in charge of Dongshan Satellite TV was also a bit confused.

*How did such a trashy drama suddenly see its ratings skyrocket?*

"Teacher Su, you're being leeched off."

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling fiddled with her phone, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Is that so?" Su Meng didn't care, saying indifferently.

"Sigh, fame brings trouble. Stay calm, stay calm."

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling, however, looked indignant.

"If it were an ordinary person leeching off you, fine, but what is this piece of trash?"