GBP Chapter 110 Let's Art
Chapter 110 Let's Art
That evening, by the time Xie Junfei had dinner, the online public opinion had already spiraled out of control.
That executive at Tia had a very glamorous public image. He even appeared on a variety show with his wife and daughter to show off their love. His explanations on gender issues and parenting issues on the show were very accurate, and he was a real "model man" in everyone's eyes.
Furthermore, with the help of online trolls arranged by Xie Junfei, the "behind-the-scenes boss of Tia" became the target of everyone's attacks in the comments section.
But even though things have escalated to this point, netizens can't find even a tiny bit of personal information about this so-called "behind-the-scenes boss."
Her assistant messaged her, saying that the executive had taken a liking to the trending topic and had bribed marketing accounts to try to incite netizens to expose Xie Junfei's private information online, but the public relations department had stopped them.
Xie Junfei said, "Well done! Everyone worked hard during the Lunar New Year. Your year-end bonus will be doubled."
The assistant was extremely excited and quickly expressed his loyalty.
After turning off her phone, Xie Junfei sighed softly.
This executive still doesn't want to leave Tia. He even wants to put pressure on Xie Junfei through online exposure in order to keep his job at Tia.
Thinking of this, Xie Junfei sneered.
Since you refused a polite invitation, don't blame me for being impolite.
At 8 PM, an inconspicuous blog post was quickly published by an account called "Quick-Talker in the Art World":
"I can't help but laugh when I see some recent news praising a certain gallery executive. What's so admirable about someone who takes advantage of his position to sleep with a female painter who hasn't even graduated yet, and then tries to portray himself as a loving husband on variety shows? Instead of feeling sorry for that 'working class' who earns millions a year and has bought five villas in Shanghai, you should feel sorry for yourself who only earns 3,000 a month and has an 80-year mortgage."
This blog post was harsh and highly inflammatory, and it was posted during peak traffic hours.
In just half an hour, it was trending on social media due to widespread criticism.
Everyone tagged the executive, demanding that he sue the "fast talker in the art world" who was trying to ride the wave of attention.
Who knew that the outspoken artist in the art world wouldn't back down at all, and directly left a comment in that netizen's comment section:
"What do you mean by defamation and slander? I have physical evidence, videos, and witnesses to prove my point. Stop making baseless accusations here."
"Besides, why do you think the boss behind 'Tia' is so angry? He's got plenty of money, you know. Fifty million is nothing to him; he can't even afford a vase in his house. There's another reason that really made him take action against him."
As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a corner of the sky had been lifted; before anyone could react, the comment was deleted.
This was, of course, also an online army arranged by Xie Junfei.
The comment was deleted, but someone with ulterior motives took a screenshot and immediately started digging into the executive's background. They quickly uncovered the female painter who was beautiful, from a prestigious university, and whose creative abilities were slightly above those of her peers.
This female painter was trending on social media not long ago.
The reason is simple: not only did he sign a contract with "Tia" before graduating, but his first oil painting, which was entrusted to "Tia," was auctioned for a high price of two million, even surpassing the price of the then-newcomer, the Second Madam.
This news has been discussed online before. The artwork displayed is clearly inferior to that of the Second Madam from back then, but some people say that this is art and you don't know anything about it. Besides, the collector is willing to pay for it. It's a matter of mutual consent, so what's it to you?
After that argument, the painter's fame skyrocketed, and his commercial value also increased significantly.
As an insider, Xie Junfei naturally knew that this was the result of a deliberate hype and manipulation.
The up-and-coming female painter is the most successful case of the recent "star-making plan" chosen by this executive.
Soon, conspiracy theories emerged:
If what this fast-talker said is true, and Tia's boss doesn't care about losing money, then this executive has other problems.
[You guessed right. A friend of mine who works at "Tia" revealed that this up-and-coming painter was signed by this executive against all odds. Moreover, the executive's wife even caused a scene when the signing took place, and there's video evidence of it—it wasn't a respectable affair.]
Later, because her creative abilities weren't very good, "Tia's" public relations department spent a lot of money to promote her.
After saying that, the account with no official registration or identity also released a blurry video of about ten seconds, which showed the executive's wife slapping the female painter in the lobby of the Tia Gallery.
Everyone got excited when the video was released.
This is shocking! A truly unexpected and shocking revelation!
With pictures and evidence, the executives who were once held in high esteem were now in complete panic.
He knew Xie Junfei was warning him that she had plenty of leverage over him, and if he didn't back down while things were going well, then he shouldn't blame her for being impolite.
But in the art world, especially among these old guys, even when they're dead, they're still stubborn (see Big Mouth and Wanwan).
Half an hour later, just as everyone was going to his comment section demanding an explanation, he finally posted on Weibo.
After much deliberation, I've decided to leave "Tia," where I've worked for decades, to pursue other opportunities. My departure isn't out of guilt; after so many years of dedicated service at "Tia," I can honestly say I've done my duty. However, certain people have taught me that working for someone else means being merely a tool, and in the business world, there are no true friends; being used and discarded is the norm!
I don't want artists to be controlled by the capital market, so I'd rather they establish their own studios and provide them with a peaceful creative environment!
Shortly after, the executive's wife also posted on Weibo, saying that she had no conflict with the female painter, that the video was photoshopped, and that she hoped everyone would be rational online.
Furthermore, lawsuits will be filed against those who spread rumors.
This attitude and statement of "having a clear conscience" has indeed touched many netizens.
Seeing him resign from Tia with feigned grievance, netizens rallied to his defense and even went to Tia's official Weibo account to hurl insults.
In the comments section of this executive, there are also many accomplished artists or emerging artists whom he has personally cultivated who speak up for him.
He himself was somewhat smug, and taking advantage of this buzz, he immediately announced that he had resigned from Tia and had already begun preparing the documents to apply for the relevant business qualifications from the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.