Zhang Xiang copied the sample video and distributed it in his office using dynamic IP software. After completing all this, Zhang Xiang suddenly regretted it because he subconsciously realized that he had done something very stupid.
The edited video was released through a third-party platform and required a review process. Ten minutes later, the video still did not pass the review. All these signs meant that Zhang Xiang's plan had failed.
"Xiangzi, come to my office!" Du Huanbin called again and asked in a serious tone.
Zhang Xiang pulled out the USB drive, carefully cleaned the computer traces on the laptop, and then came to Du Huanbin's office. What shocked him was that Director Murong and Channel Director Xu Hui were both there. In addition, there was another person who looked very familiar. He was smiling and communicating with Director Murong.
It was him? Zhang Xiang finally recognized who he was. He was the artistic director of Yuming Artist Company. He could hardly imagine that such a thing would happen. Why would the artistic director of Yuming Artist Company be so cheerful and chatting with Director Murong
"Xiangzi, you're here at the right time. I have something I want to explain to you. Why did this video appear?" Du Huanbin said with a somewhat unhappy tone. At the same time, he handed over his mobile phone, which was playing a video that Zhang Xiang had just prepared to upload to the Internet.
Why did it appear on Du Huanbin's phone when it was clearly not approved? The only explanation is that the video was intercepted when it was uploaded to the backend and was not directly published on the Internet, but was privately transmitted to Du Huanbin.
"This... This must be a mistake!" Zhang Xiang said guiltily with beads of sweat on his forehead.
Du Huanbin frowned and said, "I just spent a long time reviewing all the videos from yesterday's program recording. The invited guests did not act in a 'big-name' manner, but this post-edited and synthesized video deliberately created an illusion, which gave the guests a very bad feeling."
Zhang Xiang explained with a trembling voice: "Boss, I will conduct a thorough investigation to find out who leaked the column's information."
Du Huanbin hummed and said softly, "I need a reasonable explanation and results within half an hour. Go investigate quickly."
Zhang Xiang left the office as if he had been pardoned.
After Zhang Xiang left, Du Huanbin smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Murong, Mayor Fang, as the producer of the program, I have no choice but to take responsibility for this kind of problem. I will find the culprit as soon as possible. At the same time, the program team will help Lele and Ms. Duxi explain themselves and restore their image."
Murong Feng glanced at Fang Zhicheng and smiled, "Are you satisfied with this outcome?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed, and then said calmly: "I understand the difficulties of the column group. In order to promote the program and increase the ratings, various methods need to be adopted, but I think this matter is not that simple. Now my friend has been framed. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they would only be able to cry without tears!"
Du Huanbin smiled awkwardly, knowing that Fang Zhicheng would not give up, and said, "If the situation is true, we will fire the relevant personnel."
He had made it very clear that if Fang Zhicheng was still not satisfied, then he would kick Zhang Xiang out of the program team.
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and smiled, "Things are not that complicated. It is enough to successfully resolve conflicts and misunderstandings."
Murong Feng nodded, expressing his approval of Fang Zhicheng's open-minded attitude, and smiled and instructed: "Leave the rest to Xiao Du. I believe he can handle it properly. Xu Hui, come with me to the office. Mayor Fang, please talk to us about other matters."
Chapter 1016: Enemy or Ally
After Murong Feng and Xu Hui took Fang Zhicheng away from the office, Du Huanbin sighed heavily, then called Zhang Xiang and asked him to come to his office again.
"Boss, is the problem serious?" Zhang Xiang said bitterly.
Du Huanbin nodded and said, "Do you know who that young official was just now?"
Zhang Xiang said, "We had dinner together once. He was the artistic director of Yu Ming Media Group?" He was not too sure. If he was just the artistic director of Yu Ming Media Group, how could he have the station director Murong Feng accompany him in person? As for the director of the satellite channel, he could hardly get a word in.
Du Huanbin sighed and said, "He is not the artistic director of Yuming Media Group, but the deputy mayor of a city in Huainan. If that were all, it would be fine, but his uncle is the governor of our Xiangnan province."
Zhang Xiang groaned and took a breath. Although the reform of the radio and television media was very big, it was still within the system and belonged to state-owned enterprises, and it would never leave the officialdom. Zhang Xiang knew that he had made trouble, and smiled bitterly: "I originally just wanted to use Lele's recording program to hype it up, but I didn't expect to meet him."
Du Huanbin waved his hands helplessly, looking at the beads of sweat on Zhang Xiang's chubby face, and said lightly: "Let's give you a long vacation. You can go wherever you want. The program team will arrange it for you and cover all the expenses."
Zhang Xiang's face turned pale instantly, and he said anxiously: "Boss, it's not that serious, right? Aren't you indirectly asking me to leave the program team?"
Du Huanbin shook his head helplessly and said, "The public opinion online is extremely unfavorable to our program team. In this case, you need to bear certain responsibilities. I am letting you go abroad to travel, not to drive you away. I see how important you are to the program team and your diligent work attitude over the years."
Zhang Xiang knew that Du Huanbin was a sentimental person, so he said with great regret, "Boss, we really made a mistake this time. As you know, our ratings last week were not very good, so we must create some hot news."
Du Huanbin waved his hand and said, "My meaning is very clear. There is no need to dwell on what has already happened. Let's focus on the present and look to the future..."
Zhang Xiang left the office dejectedly. Du Huanbin frowned. He knew that Zhang Xiang was just being used as a gun in this matter. Otherwise, with Zhang Xiang's personality, he would have many ways to hype up topics and increase the ratings of his program, and he would never use an underage child star as a target.
Du Huanbin often heard about Zhang Xiang's private acceptance of benefits in recent years. Du Huanbin was open-minded. As long as it did not affect the normal operation of the column group, it would be fine if he did whatever he wanted. After all, if he was replaced by another person, he would probably be more greedy than Zhang Xiang. Zhang Xiang had been with Du Huanbin for many years and was the person he trusted the most. If he really let him go, although the entire column group would not be unable to continue, it would also cause a lot of trouble.
The phone on the desk rang, and Du Huanbin was a little surprised because it was an unfamiliar number.
"There is a piece of information in your email. It shows that Zhang Xiang and Luan Yunlong colluded with each other and framed Lele and Du Xi. I hope you can handle it correctly. Otherwise, we will make this information public." The other party's tone was extremely cold.
"Who are you?" Du Huanbin frowned and asked vigilantly.
"It doesn't matter who I am. What's important now is that you need to solve the problem as soon as possible, otherwise, you will get into trouble. Zhang Xiang has offended someone he shouldn't have offended, so don't be lucky enough to give him shelter." The other party said firmly, "Of course, you may not believe me now, but you will change your mind after seeing the information."
The other party hung up the phone, and Du Huanbin quickly logged into his regular email account, and sure enough, there was a new email. He downloaded the folder, which contained recordings and documents.
Du Huanbin plugged in his headphones and listened to the recording, anger flashing in his eyes. He then flipped through the document again and realized that Zhang Xiang had caused a big disaster this time. As long as the information about Zhang Xiang and Luan Yunlong's secret communication was made public, not only would Zhang Xiang be finished, but the "Study Well" program team would also be completely finished.
It was extremely serious for a program director to accept bribes and suppress artists. Moreover, the incident happened only a few hours ago, and the other party collected so much information in such a short time, which fully proved the other party's strong strength. Of course, all this was not because of how powerful Yuming Artist Company was, but because the man named Fang Zhicheng had terrible connections.
Du Huanbin also understood why the man on the phone warned him to be clear-headed and correct his position and whether he would offend an unfathomable force in order to protect Zhang Xiang.
Du Huanbin has been in society for many years and knows that there are always people who are better than you. Du Huanbin was able to create a popular variety show on Xiangnan TV and has connections in the province, but now, in comparison, he is insignificant in the eyes of others.
Du Huanbin looked at the phone and called assistant director Chen Xiao, asking him to come to the office. Du Huanbin had already made up his mind to make follow-up arrangements for Zhang Xiang's departure.
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Murong Feng is already 55 years old, but he is well maintained and looks more than 40 years old. He is not tall, with a typical southern Hunan figure, but his speech and behavior are very charming and he is also quite talkative. Xu Hui is about 40 years old, Murong Feng is more than ten years younger. According to first-hand information, Xu Hui is one of Murong Feng's mistresses, but there are no rumors in the outside world, and the two kept it a secret very well.