Chapter 128: Isn't This Just Bullying?

What had he just seen? What kind of teaser was this? It was a teaser capable of overturning human history. If the claims within it were true, the future of human life would undergo unimaginable changes.

Those with missing limbs would have hope for replacements that were almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Those in need of organ transplants would no longer face long waits or the struggle to find a match; according to the teaser, such products had almost no rejection rate when grafted onto the human body.

A deep, icy chill crept up from the soles of Yang Damei’s feet, shooting straight to his brain. He couldn't help but wipe his face, his trembling hands operating the mouse to open his Weibo feed.

He immediately discovered that the entire Weibo interface was frozen. He couldn't log in, and even the pages he tried to open remained stuck in a loading loop. The Weibo servers had crashed.

What on earth was happening? Filled with questions, Yang Damei opened his messaging apps. He found that the groups were flooded with nothing but recommendations for the teaser.

-- "My god, go watch this link right now. Guess what I just saw."
-- "Shocking. Truly shocking. Can I say that a revolution for humanity has arrived? Click here!"
-- "This is insane. They’re actually charging three yuan to watch it, but this film is absolutely worth it. I don’t know whether to curse Qingtang Tianxia or applaud them."

Yang Damei set his phone aside and opened message boards and forums. Sure enough, the entire atmosphere had completely shifted following the release of the teaser.

Those who had previously bashed Qingtang Tianxia and *Above the Dome* were now being soundly slapped in the face. While the authenticity of the teaser remained to be determined, everyone who watched it felt, by instinct, that it was real.

The second wave of Zhao Qixi’s PR campaign was in full swing, aggressively sharing and promoting the teaser, which led to a near-unanimous shift in public opinion. Coupled with the fact that those who had already watched it were telling everyone to "get in on it" so that their three-yuan investment wouldn't go to waste—all while cursing Qingtang Tianxia and Today’s Viewpoint for being "money-grubbers"—the view count for the teaser surpassed ten million in a short span of time.

Everyone who watched it seemed brainwashed, turning into die-hard fans of Qingtang Tianxia. The first place these people swarmed to was the official Weibo page of Su’s Film and Media Group.

In an instant, the comments under the official Su’s Film and Media Group Weibo exceeded one million.

-- "Stunned now, aren't you? I’m here to see how swollen your face is."
-- "A company that relies on traffic in the entertainment industry actually dares to challenge a tech giant on technology? I’m speechless."
-- "Li Lihua, I wonder what your thoughts are after watching this teaser? You were supposed to be the lead actor in *Above the Dome*, after all."
-- "Sending my condolences @Li Lihua. Sending a heart to Su’s Film and Media Group.JPG"
-- "Su’s Film and Media, you are the biggest stumbling block to human progress. Get out of the entertainment industry immediately."

Immediately afterward, the media outlets connected to Tang Tian began publishing articles.

Huaying Media Announcement: "Qingtang Tianxia is a company with responsibility, technology, and commitment. In the spirit of wholehearted dedication, our company will further strengthen our cooperation and interaction with them in the future. Chen Jingming is an exceptionally talented director. We wish the film a successful start."

Penguin Headlines: "Qingtang Tianxia’s Teaser: A technology that opens the future of humanity, born from the entertainment industry."

Light Speed Era: "A human revolution sparked by a film: Is immortality just a fantasy?"

This chain reaction pushed the topic into the top ten trending searches, firmly occupying the number one spot. The traffic continued to surge, leaving the second-ranked topic far behind in the dust.

The mainstream official media of Hantang finally took notice. *Hantang Daily* offered its commentary: "@Qingtang Tianxia, as a capable tech company, we welcome the creation of any innovative technology."

This served as an official stamp of approval. With this "immunity shield," the die-hard fans became even more unbridled. The Weibo accounts of those who had previously opposed Qingtang Tianxia were flooded. Comments like "Does your face hurt?" and "Patting your head" numbered in the hundreds of thousands.

At the Su’s Film and Media Group building, a loud crash echoed from Su Jingyao’s office once again. He kicked over the luxurious desk he had only recently purchased, leaving the office in shambles.

"Trash," he growled, looking at the trembling executives standing before him, his heart pounding. "A bunch of trash! Where is the emergency PR team? Are they eating filth?"

"And the data department—I don't understand the point of paying you to work every day. Are you just bags of wine and rice?"

"Look, see for yourselves! 'Su’s Film and Media, the biggest obstacle to human progress.' What have I obstructed? You tell me! Or you!"

The entire building echoed with Su Jingyao’s roar. This whole situation was too bizarre. Xiao Kai’s, you’re a tech guy—dabbling in my entertainment industry is one thing, but to play at this level? Isn’t this just bullying?

He had plenty of money, but compared to a tech giant, the funds of the entertainment industry were insignificant—they weren't even on the same level.

He clenched his jaws so hard his teeth ground together, making a clicking sound. He didn't know how long it would take for the negative impact of this incident to fade.

That damned Xiao Kai’s, that unkillable cockroach. He had to find a way to deal with him. With a dark expression, he clutched his phone and began to scheme.

Compared to Su’s Film and Media, the office of Wang Dong’s *Today’s Viewpoint* was blazing with light. The communal tables were piled high with KFC takeout bags, but no one had time to eat.

"Brother Liu, check it again. I still feel like the server is unstable."
"There’s nothing I can do. This is the limit; the data traffic is too high."
"Is the column update ready? Get the exclusive interview with Chen Jingming and Ling Xuan up."
"The comments are all asking who the lead actor of the film is. What do we do? Has there been a response from Qingtang Tianxia?"
"No, they’ve all turned off their phones. Those cunning devils."

Everyone at Qingtang Tianxia had been warned by Xiao Kai’s in advance; all communication devices were shut off, and the phone lines were unplugged. They were completely unreachable.

Since they couldn't be reached, all the calls from reporters and media outlets were directed to *Today’s Viewpoint*. The employees’ phones were ringing off the hook, and the office phones, which usually never rang, had not stopped since the teaser was released.

The receptionist was sweating profusely, overwhelmed by the calls.

Wang Dong’s face was pale. He stood in front of his office chair, his mind drifting away. He knew his company had succeeded. The traffic from this wave alone, tied to the topic of Qingtang Tianxia, would be enough to sustain him for the rest of his life.

He didn't even know how many advertisers had reached out through connections; there was simply no time to handle them, and the company’s website was practically paralyzed.

"Boss Wang," the cashier girl walked over, clutching a stack of documents. "I just checked the company account. We’ve already received over sixty million in video viewing fees."

"How much?" Wang Dong’s hand trembled. He looked up mechanically and asked, "How much money?"

"Over sixty million, and it’s still increasing." As she spoke, the cashier’s face turned pale as well.

Wang Dong felt as if his energy had been completely drained, and he collapsed into his office chair.