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Yes, if you are a fan of martial arts novels or martial arts films, you would naturally agree with what Wei Yuan said.
For example, many martial arts stories, or the vast television audience, are very familiar with the plot of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber."
It follows a very formulaic martial arts trope where the protagonist, Zhang Wuji, loses his parents at a young age because they were killed by the Six Major Sects for protecting the so-called evil character, the Golden Lion King, Xie Xun.
He bears a deep grudge, especially highlighted in Jet Li's film version.
It is essentially a tale of youth revenge, featuring a useless young man whose parents were killed, burdened with a blood feud, who then encounters fortuitous events and ultimately learns unparalleled skills. When he finally stands up to take revenge, it becomes the climax of the story, doesn’t it?
Therefore, in Wei Yuan's view, it is indeed as Xu Feng said; people love to watch and are particularly interested in how others meet their demise.
This also means that once the results of the investigation come out, Xu Feng will undoubtedly become the focus of public opinion. For Wei Yuan to promote Phoenix Manufacturing is not going to be easy unless he can come up with something extraordinary to win.
It's just like at a grand gala where a group of competing female stars wants to steal attention from a leading lady; that’s no easy task.
Unless she can pull off something spectacular. For many female stars, this shouldn't be an issue; they must have the determination to dedicate themselves to their craft. However, they fear that if they expose themselves in front of so many people, they could quickly be blacklisted.
Thus, Wei Yuan's idea aligns perfectly with what Xu Feng was thinking. He couldn't help but praise: "Using such a story to gain attention and make Phoenix Manufacturing a focal point is indeed clever."
Wei Yuan is quite intelligent but tends to apply his cleverness to harmful schemes. Xu Feng quickly grasped the essence of Wei Yuan's plan.
Indeed, if Wei Yuan merely promotes himself as someone who cannot stand Xu Feng's actions or if he only reacts because Phoenix Manufacturing suffered some minor damage at Xu Feng's hands, it would lack substance.
In the former case, both personal and corporate images would come off as overly sanctimonious.
In other words, given the basic wisdom of today's audience, no one would believe in characters like Lei Feng anymore. Even those who might help others in times of injustice are likely seen as untrustworthy.
As the saying goes, "Those who act justly often end up slaughtering dogs." With constant remakes of "Water Margin" sparking ongoing interest today, Wei Yuan's image certainly does not fit that of a brutish person who strikes out at those he dislikes.
The latter, however, fails to spark any discussion, after all, Wei Yuan is merely shaking Xu Feng's factory for his own interests. It is essentially an ordinary economic dispute that has led to this event, which really lacks any highlights.
"The public is more willing to accept a patient young man who repays kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge. Moreover, you have gained such strong influence in less than half a year; your backstory will definitely attract their attention."
Xu Feng spoke decisively, as if he truly understood Wei Yuan's plans.
This made Wei Yuan feel that if this person were not so meticulous in his planning and had not taken advantage of the opponent's underestimation, he would not be an easy opponent to deal with.
However, the outcome is already determined; Xu Feng no longer has the opportunity to collaborate with Wei Yuan. This game of wits is clearly more thrilling than a simple duel between two people.
At the very least, while executing the entire plan, Wei Yuan strives to develop according to his original blueprint without deviating too much from it. Only then can he ensure that he can control the entire situation.
Therefore, at this moment, what is needed is no longer just a cold and lifeless sign of Phoenix Manufacturing, after all, that is ultimately dead.
But people can be alive. During such a sensitive period, Wei Yuan can only completely associate himself with Phoenix Manufacturing. This way, he can ensure that his plan is realized.
The method he employs is similar to how Wei Yuan deals with Xu Feng. He plans to announce to the public the scapegoat for the many cases committed by Xu Feng, which is Wei Yuan's father in the Futures Company Fraud Case.
After all, this is a very unique aspect of human nature; how exactly Wei Yuan intends to deal with Xu Feng may be somewhat known on the surface, but some of his covert methods are invisible to them.
However, while they cannot see these things, once Wei Yuan's story comes out, it turns out that the scapegoat for the Futures Company Fraud Case is actually his father.
No wonder he stands up against Xu Feng. Thus, naturally, his motive becomes established. Compared to watching how others die, people are actually more inclined to know the ins and outs of this story.
Therefore, in order to capture public opinion and attention, Wei Yuan has no choice but to focus the hype on himself.
As the saying goes, failing to repay kindness is not a fault, but failing to avenge a grudge makes one a scoundrel.
This is also the public's sentiment; under the banner of avenging a father, they see it as a very filial act.
Therefore, even if Wei Yuan employs some extreme or less-than-noble methods, the public believes he is doing so out of filial piety, and thus it is naturally understandable.
Indeed, in the eyes of many, they do not dislike such a person. Deep down, they actually support the idea of seeking justice through violence and bloodshed.
Moreover, Xu Feng's actions—using Powdered Cherry Blossom to lace drugs, causing patients to become addicted and dependent on these drugs for profit—are seen as despicable.
Whether it is the problematic drug created by Xu Feng, the Futures Company Fraud Case, or various other illegal activities, these actions have greatly harmed the interests of ordinary people, which is why he has become a pariah that everyone wants to condemn.
With the continuous remakes of "Water Margin" and rising viewership for the new version, along with the catchy slogan "Heroes One Two Three Four Five, Anhui TV watches Water Margin," it shows that common folks actually accept the idea of heroes who rob the rich to help the poor.
Even if you are not tolerated by the court or recognized by national law, as long as your actions do not harm the interests of ordinary people, they will only admire your courage. Even if you cannot help the poor and only rob the rich, for common folks, it is still a source of amusement.
For example, there is the seemingly notorious Lai Fatty, or the former bandit king Zhang Ziqiang mentioned by Xu Feng, or even Da Vinci who targets newly wealthy individuals.
For these individuals and groups, ordinary people do not harbor much resentment because they are very pragmatic; as long as you do not harm their interests, robbing the rich does not concern them.
Thus, under such circumstances, they double their support for Wei Yuan's actions because they see it as an embodiment of filial piety.
Yes, ordinary people have long ceased to fear bloodshed—especially when it comes to avenging a father. The bloodshed against enemies only brings them satisfaction.
Just like when Wei Yuan watched "Water Margin" as a child and felt exhilarated and moved when Li Kui killed a den of tigers to avenge his mother who was devoured by one. He did not consider that tigers should be protected animals...
This reflects humanity's most genuine feelings, untainted by any guidance. Such seeds have already taken root in the hearts of young children.
Therefore, if Wei Yuan does this, the biggest advantage is that he wins the sympathy and support of the public, shifting the focus of public opinion from Xu Feng back onto himself.
By completely tying himself to Phoenix Manufacturing, which has already established a new pharmaceutical research institute, he is just waiting for the elder found in Purple Robe Pavilion and an old scholar from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute to join forces and develop the new drug.
If they can quickly launch the new drug, they can leverage this event to rapidly advance Phoenix Manufacturing.
At this moment, Wei Yuan's image is quite pleasing to the public, and by extension, Phoenix Manufacturing should also earn their trust.
After this new round of drug safety crisis erupts, even the most renowned pharmaceutical companies will find it difficult to avoid doubt and distrust.
In contrast, during this time, the emerging Phoenix Manufacturing can use this kind of publicity tactic to gain public trust, thus ensuring that in this sensitive period, Phoenix Manufacturing stands out as the biggest winner in the entire pharmaceutical industry.
"Indeed, you thought it through. Losing to you, though unwilling, isn't too unjust."
At this point, Xu Feng surprisingly managed to show a hint of a smile on his face, as if he acknowledged Wei Yuan as a worthy opponent; thus losing to him didn't feel too unfair.
This is because Wei Yuan's thoughts were indeed very thorough; he considered every issue that needed attention, prompting Xu Feng to begin reassessing this young man. It seems that losing to such a young individual with such cunning isn't too unjust after all.
How did this come about?
The answer is clear: on one hand, it is due to the effect of Repairing Ability; on the other hand, fundamentally speaking, it is thanks to Xu Feng. If he hadn't caused his own family's downfall, how could Wei Yuan have grown so rapidly?
Now at the final step of his plan, Wei Yuan had no choice but to put himself forward.
As he said, Phoenix Manufacturing is ultimately just a dead brand. Without a new drug recognized by the public and without industry status and recognition, it is extremely difficult for an emerging pharmaceutical company to survive.
However, a very good opportunity lies ahead because after Xu Feng's incident, once they wait for the test results to come out, a crisis regarding drug safety will erupt. By that time, major pharmaceutical manufacturers will be struggling to protect themselves.
Just like the previous Food Safety incident, first the dairy giant Sanlu collapsed in an instant, and then the sausage giant Shuanghui also faced a disaster. This fully demonstrates that no matter how powerful a company is, as long as it is not a monopoly, it is subject to consumer constraints.
Why are monopolistic companies not in this industry?
Well, they are the only ones of their kind, with no other branches. If you want to buy, you can; if not, they won't care.
However, a company that is not a monopoly, or one that does not deal in essential goods or produces items with no substitutes, needs to rely even more on consumer trust.
Otherwise, no matter how strong your brand is or how famous you are, if a trust crisis hits, in an instant, you become nothing.
The same logic applies; many domestic manufacturing companies may seem impressive, but the current situation is that many companies have started to feel afraid.
Because Wei Yuan has leveraged public opinion and the power of various traditional and online media to fully promote the Xu Feng incident.
This directly led to a butterfly effect. In fact, using Drug additives to make patients addicted for profit is not something Xu Feng was the first to do, nor will he be the last.
However, even when similar cases were uncovered before, they were usually handled discreetly out of fear of stirring public sentiment. After all, this issue is extremely sensitive.
But now Wei Yuan, the meddlesome ancestor of good deeds, has blown this matter out of proportion, resulting in a storm.
Yes, now nationwide attention regarding Drug safety has reached an all-time high.
In the past, there were similar Drug trust crises, but at that time media outlets acted cautiously. Most wanted to grab headlines and achieve high ratings and attention.
On one hand, they had to consider the feelings of certain individuals and be mindful of social impact issues, which made them hesitant to report extensively. As a result, those matters eventually faded away.
However, the situation has changed now. Wei Yuan can be described as fearless and did not give any relevant authorities a chance to react. They directly detained Xu Feng, and although the issues related to the seized Drug were indeed confirmed by relevant authorities' testing.
There was no private judgment, and acting recklessly on the spot was still relatively rational. However, Wei Yuan did not have law enforcement authority, and it was ultimately inappropriate to detain Xu Feng so rashly.
Although Blue Old Man and Liu Haisheng were mediating in the situation, it was not that simple. Fortunately, Wei Yuan decided to go all out, putting everything on the line.
He fully utilized the power of the media, leveraging Zhang Sheng's influence at the television station to first have Jinghai Television Station report on the matter as an unknown situation receiving inexplicable tips. Then he began to utilize the internet.
In recent years, with the rise of the internet, many things have undergone dramatic changes.
Public opinion found a new outlet for expression. Given the vast number of internet users, the attention generated was extensive. The emergence of online platforms greatly disrupted many traditional industries.
For instance, after various online platforms allowed users to watch news and gossip from anywhere at any time, many newspapers and magazines faced severe challenges in sales.
Moreover, with the principles of free downloading and sharing on the internet, industries such as film and music also faced a shrinking market.
After all, unless one is a loyal fan, most people who enjoy a particular movie or song can find it for free; who would be willing to pay?
This is a very realistic problem. Originally, these were products of labor that had intrinsic value and should be priced for sale; whether one buys them is a personal choice.
However, the advent of the internet has led many people to become accustomed to this kind of free infringement and even take pleasure in it.
Of course, some free forums and platforms have generated significant traffic.
For example, Wei Yuan had members of those film clubs post on major sites like Sohu, NetEase, and others. The total click-through rate quickly surpassed one hundred million.
This happened in just a short period of time, demonstrating that the power of internet users cannot be ignored. As Wei Yuan marveled at this, local relevant departments and officials involved in this matter faced a very difficult decision.
It was absolutely impossible to cover up such a scandal. Even handling sensitive issues related to Drug safety discreetly became extremely challenging.
This question was posed to them by Wei Yuan, because under Wei Yuan's leadership, various public opinions in society and various words on the internet were all things they needed to consider. More importantly, Wei Yuan emphasized that they must also consider a more severe issue: the image of the Government.
This matter was already very clear. Xu Feng's actions were now known to everyone, and even if the results from the relevant departments did not point to Xu Feng, the public would instead begin to accuse those departments of unfairness.
Prior to this, Wei Yuan had already vigorously promoted Xu Feng's life story across major media outlets within his reach, whether traditional media like television and newspapers or online media. He aimed to portray Xu Feng as a villain, listing all of Xu Feng's actions and providing various evidence to ensure that everyone viewed Xu Feng as an irredeemable scoundrel.
It must be said that the public's thinking was still quite one-dimensional.
Since Wei Yuan successfully made them believe that Xu Feng was the bad guy, then naturally, Wei Yuan, who opposed Xu Feng, was seen as the good guy, a hero of the people. Although his motivation was purely revenge for his father, he was still worthy of support.
And those who spoke in favor of Xu Feng were certainly not good people, right?
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