The online discussion became more and more heated, as if someone were deliberately fanning the flames.
Netizen A said, âWhat is the background of this TV series? It can actually be filmed inside Capital University. Iâve never been to Capital University in my whole life, so if itâs filmed, Iâll get to see what the most prestigious higher education institution in the country looks like.â
Netizen B said, âDonât get your hopes up. Since both the directors and actors have all been changed, itâs questionable whether this film can ever be completed. Iâve said it before, never let Yu Xian act; sheâs nothing but trouble, causing problems in every TV series sheâs in.â
Netizen C said, âThis crew isnât any good either. I heard their staff was even hitting people. Plus, my friend who studies at Capital University told me that they couldnât even enter the cafeteria the other night because it was so packed. In my opinion, Capital University is a place for studying, not for these vanity-stricken celebrities. Do they even know how many points are needed to get into Capital University?â
The words of Netizen C resonated with many friends, most of whom were university students, including some from Capital University.
Student A said, âIâm a student at Capital University. That evening, I was starving and wanted to eat at the cafeteria, but ended up being stuck at the entrance for an hour. I nearly fainted from hunger.â
Student B said, âCelebrities should not be allowed into places of learning. Capital University is a sacred place in my heart, and it should not be tainted by these culturally illiterate celebrities. Canât the Education Bureau manage this situation? I donât want to see any celebrities on campus.â
The issue quickly escalated as many students voiced their strong demand that TV shows and movies must not be filmed at universities. It was the first time Tao Zhengâs PR team encountered such a situation and was at a loss over how to handle it.
College students are regarded as the pillars of the nation, and their requests often have a significant impact online. Given such a demand, the Education Bureau could no longer ignore the situation.
Capital Education Bureau immediately issued a statement, strongly criticizing the chaos caused and demanding that no schools in Capital shall be used as filming locations henceforth to avoid disturbing the normal lives of students.
Upon seeing the notification, Tao Zheng was so upset his heart ached. He had made extensive preparations and invested a significant amount of money for this shoot. If the filming could not continue, all his preparations would go to waste.
If it had been only Capital University denying access, he would not have been this angry, but the Education Bureau had already issued a policy, strongly condemning the practice of film crews entering universities and had made specific demands. Thus, they would not be able to return for filming anytime soon.
The ones who had caused all this trouble were Yu Zhen and Yu Xian, and Tao Zheng couldnât let them get away with it.
When Yu Zhen saw the notification issued by the Education Bureau, he was quite pleased. Tao Zheng was just too young. If he hadnât stirred things up, the Education Bureau might not have even known. By the time they finished shooting the campus scenes, even if the Education Bureau issued the notification, it wouldnât affect their subsequent filming.
âI have other productions to work on even without this one,â Yu Zhen proudly muttered to himself, âPeople looking for me to direct are as numerous as hairs on an ox. I canât even count them all. If it hadnât been for your older brotherâs sake, do you think I would have agreed to direct your drama?â
Yu Zhen laughed at Tao Zhengâs foolishness and was worried about the future of Star Way Entertainment. By the end, he was even considering persuading his brother-in-law to buy out Star Way Entertainment, given Tao Zhengâs poor management.
While he was still fantasizing about being the boss, his assistant rushed in, panic-stricken, âDirector Yu, something terrible has happened!â
Yu Zhen asked very calmly, âWhatâs the problem now? Are there more attacks on me online? Just have someone delete them. Donât bother me with this kind of stuff.â
The assistant urgently said, âNo, itâs something very important â actually, several very important things.â
Yu Zhen said, âJust get to the point.â
The assistant played a voicemail for Yu Zhen, âDirector Yu, your online reputation hasnât been good over the past few days. Iâve been thinking, maybe we shouldnât go ahead with our new show. What if I canât recoup my investment? So Iâve decided to pull the funding.â