The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul-Chapter 960 - 959. Don’t slander me.

In the last month of that year, "Typhoon" officially caught the public eye.

On its first day on the video website, its total views hit a terrifying fifty million, leaving insiders slack-jawed.

"It’s only the first day, does it have to be this fierce?"

"I suspect this movie has popped some kind of pill... Is this a normal view count? Are we sure there are no paid click farms involved?"

"I just want to know, did these people not have the chance to go to the cinema, or are they watching it for the second or third time? How much would it be in terms of movie tickets?"

"So exactly which wire snapped in Xie Yunqing’s head, to give up on so much money? A wrong billion is an understatement!"

"Must’ve lost his marbles, tsk, probably the Xie Family is already rich enough to rival countries, to look down on this little sum of money."

"Hey, dude above me, the sourness on you can be smelt through the Ethernet cable, please tone it down first~~"

"Director Xie: I regard money as mere dung, you bunch of vulgar mortals are destined not to understand."

"Nothing impresses me more than Director Xie, I’ve decided, he’s my life idol, irreplaceable by anyone!"

As December rolled in day by day, "Typhoon" entered the limelight with a force so strong it was almost insane, even people who never went to cinemas got to know this heartwarming tale through their TV screens.

Inevitably, accompanied by the phrase [Director Xie regards money as mere dung] came [How can this director be so ruthless] with pretty much everyone feeling indignation for Madam Qi, sacrificed in the battle.

"Bet you didn’t see this coming, now the whole country is cursing you, have you been feeling an itch on your nose lately?"

When the producer saw Xie Yunqing again, he couldn’t help but mock him face to face.

Far from being angry, the latter seemed more spirited than ever, "This is exactly the consequence I wanted."

"...So you have this kind of, um, fetish?"

After all these years, how come I never noticed you had a masochistic streak?

It’s downright bizarre.

Perhaps the producer’s expression was too strange, eliciting an unceremonious glare from his friend, "What the hell are you thinking about with that brain full of trashy thoughts, can’t you be normal for once!"

"If you didn’t have a hint of trashy thoughts, how would you know what I was thinking?"

"Tsk, your expression has betrayed you, never doubt a director’s normal and objective observational skills."

"..." With a mouth so sharp, no wonder you get cursed at!

The producer took a deep breath and was still very upset, "So the reason for taking down ’Typhoon’ in a normal fashion was just to boost its fame, to campaign for a better chance at Best Actor and Actress nominations for the two leads?"

When did he become so empathetic?

"I’ve got a feeling you’re up to no good... You’re not falling for Tang Shu, are you?"

Xie Yunqing shivered abruptly, the normally composed man suddenly looked terrified, "Don’t slander me, mishandling this could cost lives!"

"...?"

Could it really be that serious?

I don’t buy it, you’re definitely hiding something from me!

***

After several months, the research on incorporating Full Moon Plant into medicine was headed towards its conclusion in mid-December—if Tang Shu hadn’t interfered.

In the experiment building of the Medical College, when Professor Yu announced the official start of the Exquisite Plant medicinal research while pinching a thin piece of paper from the Medical College, everyone was stunned.

"But the research on the Full Moon Plant has just entered the final phase, and afterwards we still need to determine the effective formulas and organize the data... This is a big project."

Even the medical students, who enjoy studying herbs, felt overwhelmed upon hearing this news, considering they have been working around the clock for quite some time.

He didn’t even have time to go on a single date!

One of the male students stared at Professor Yu with puppy-dog eyes, looking as aggrieved as one could possibly be.

In a corner, Tang Shu’s gaze swept across everyone’s faces, and she discreetly took a step back to reduce her presence, earning a secret, sharp glance from Professor Yu.

Professor Yu tried to look at everyone with a kind gaze, offered a soothing smile, and said, "It’s okay, I checked with a few old friends, and our group is the fastest in terms of research."

"We can take our time organizing the final materials. Once it’s over, I will give you all a week off to rest. As for the research on Exquisite Plant, there is no rush..."

He said, "That is a separate matter."

In fact, the capital is not suitable for the growth of the Exquisite Plant, and currently, only Cloudscape Group is able to transport a batch from Yun Province intermittently, and now is just the gap period.

Without research materials, where would the research come from?

Tang Shu almost couldn’t help but laugh out, never having expected the invariably serious Professor Yu would one day cajole people, and even more so, it was the students of the Medical College.

With these words, everyone perked up again, and their faces relaxed considerably.

"Actually, I have never seen the actual Exquisite Plant, a precious medicinal material, only in video materials before."

"This is really an exciting research project, I can’t wait!"

"Ha, when did your name become ’Hypocrisy’? Who was it that almost cried just now?"

"Hehe, that’s different. Work should be a combination of effort and relaxation, that way research will be more efficient."

Professor Yu: "..."

Hmph, a bunch of little devils.

"Tang Shu, you and Du An are responsible for developing the pills whose effects have been confirmed. The others will be responsible for writing the paper, and once the final draft is complete, submit it to Professor Chen."

"Yes."

After months of continuous research, there finally seemed to be light at the end of the tunnel, and the promise of a week off propelled everyone to work with unprecedented enthusiasm today.

When Tang Shu left the lab and arrived at the campus gate, she saw Wen Nuan leaning against a business car, chatting with Yang Tiantian.

Tang Shu had no doubt that if Wen Nuan was really intent on it, probably all her secrets would have been spilled.

Without a doubt, Wen Nuan had that capability.

"Yo, your boss is here, looking quite spirited, eh? Not at all like you say ’the research is so tough I’ve been soaked in the lab for days’ and such exaggeration."

Tang Shu: "..."

She just knew this person could never stay idle, probably gathering all the information she wanted while waiting.

"Finally willing to come back? How is Zhixia? Is he alright?"

"Can’t you ask how I am first? What if I was injured?"

Tang Shu looked at her with disdain while Wen Nuan shook her head with feigned heartache, "Alright, your little Zhixia is fine, hopping and bouncing around without missing a single hair. He gained a lot this trip; he must have grown at least two centimeters taller."

"Exaggeration, you guys were only gone for a month, not half a year."

"Anyway, that’s the gist of it."

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