Anime Production, Starting with Healing the Audience

If the price were to be lowered further, the time slot might be barely maintained with the funds Fang Zheng initially invested. However, over time, even someone as wealthy as Fang Zheng would be completely consumed by this bottomless pit.

Therefore, the company must be profitable. The company's profits should be used to support Fang Zheng in creating more anime, rather than relying on the revenue from Fang Zheng's anime to support the company's operations.

This is the most fundamental issue. If this principle is violated, the company will absolutely not last long.

Trust is mutual. A Company has shown users the utmost sincerity, so Zhang Siyu hopes users will also give them as much support as possible, rather than just one-sided effort.

"So, Director Fang, what do we do next? Do we proceed with the normal screening of Akame ga Kill!'s latest episode?"

Seeing that most users were reasonable and a considerable number of them were backing them, Zhang Siyu's mood immediately improved.

"Normal screening of Akame ga Kill!?" Hearing Zhang Siyu's words, Fang Zheng was stunned, then shook his head like a rattle, saying, "No, no, no, we're not screening Akame ga Kill! next!"

"Not screening?!" Zhang Siyu blinked in confusion, looking at Fang Zheng with bewilderment.

Logically, A Company had just gained a large wave of user goodwill. Shouldn't they seize this momentum and immediately release the latest episode of Akame ga Kill!?

This would also stimulate user payments and initiate the company's first self-funded operational model.

After all, for users who truly loved anime, Akame ga Kill! was simply irresistible. In this regard, A Company had, in effect, signed an unconscionable contract with the audience.

To watch the anime, one could only come to A Company. However, both Fang Zheng and Zhang Siyu's business philosophy was to give the audience the greatest sincerity.

If it were another platform, their eating posture might have been quite unsightly. Not everyone was like Fang Zheng, who viewed money as dirt.

"If we're not screening Akame ga Kill!, then what are we doing next?"

Zhang Siyu said this with a hint of worry. After all, just yesterday, A Company's official Weibo had released an update on Akame ga Kill!, promising five episodes on the first day and then one new episode daily.

Not updating on the second day—wasn't this clearly breaking their promise to the audience?

"What are we doing?" Fang Zheng chuckled coldly upon hearing Zhang Siyu's question and said, "Of course, we're doing this."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng picked up the phone on the table and dialed the person in charge of A Company's official Weibo.

"Pin and feature the post that spoke up for us. It's not to be removed for a week!"

Although the ACG Community's servers were provided by the system, their daily maintenance and management were handled by dedicated personnel.

For a video website, the server was its most fundamental asset. If Fang Zheng had continued to rely on the system for servers, he would not only have to pay extra Reputation Points but also arouse suspicion.

Therefore, at the very beginning of the company's establishment, Fang Zheng had hired specialized personnel, which naturally included those managing A Company's official Weibo.

Putting down the phone, Fang Zheng chuckled to himself.

Being attacked and insulted without fighting back simply didn't fit his personality!

However, times had changed. He, Fang Zheng, was now a public figure, the creator of anime, and needed to pay attention to his image.

But paying attention to his image didn't mean he wouldn't fight back or retort. For those ill-intentioned users on the internet who accused him of profiteering, he would directly pin their posts to teach them a lesson.

This way, he wouldn't have to lift a finger; those loyal users of A Company would tear them to shreds.

His role was merely to hang those people up, making it easier for the fans to "whip their corpses."

"Why the long face?"

Fang Zheng looked up at Zhang Siyu, who was looking shocked, and felt a bit puzzled.

Did I do something wrong?

Looking at Fang Zheng, Zhang Siyu suddenly realized she still knew very little about him.

Take today's situation, for example. Normally, wouldn't one be grateful for the netizens' support and post a message of thanks on Weibo or the community?

Why did it turn into pinning and featuring posts, and then "whipping corpses" with Fang Zheng?!

"Director Fang, how come I never noticed you were so assertive, so... petty!"

Zhang Siyu thought for a long time and could only describe Fang Zheng as petty.

Public figures inevitably have a few anti-fans, even the most highly respected ones.

For those anti-fans, the normal approach would be to either ignore them or avoid the topic altogether.

But Fang Zheng did the opposite, launching a combination attack on them. These series of clever maneuvers simply blinded her.

'So, it can be done like this~' This was Zhang Siyu's first reaction after hearing Fang Zheng's plan.

"If you endure for a moment, you'll find peace; if you take a step back, you'll find a broader sky. Do you think I have the same idea as you?"

"Don't you?"

"But there's another saying for that. Do you know what it is?"

"????"

Zhang Siyu looked at Fang Zheng doubtfully, somewhat confused. Wasn't this the normal way of thinking for people?

Fang Zheng looked at Zhang Siyu with a playful smile and said softly, "If you endure for a moment, the more you think, the angrier you get; if you take a step back, the more you feel you've lost!"

Zhang Siyu silently looked at Fang Zheng. After hearing his words, she suddenly felt that her compulsory education had been in vain.

Pfft

After staring at Fang Zheng speechlessly for a long time, Zhang Siyu finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Ahaha~ Director Fang, did you take cram school during compulsory education? Why are you so outstanding? Where did you hear these absurd theories~"

Zhang Siyu was laughing so hard she could barely breathe, one hand on the table, the other clutching her stomach, tears streaming from her eyes.

"Is it that funny?"

Fang Zheng never expected that such an old joke of his would make Zhang Siyu lose her composure like this. Were women's funny bones really that low?

"Alright, stop laughing. Make arrangements, I'm going to start a livestream!" After Zhang Siyu had laughed enough, Fang Zheng looked at her and gave instructions.

It was impossible to screen the latest episode of Akame ga Kill! after all. Once the next episode aired, the audience would definitely explode. In this regard, Fang Zheng's survival instinct was quite high.

He wanted to delay it by one day, even if it was just one day!

"What did you say?" Zhang Siyu looked at Fang Zheng in disbelief, "You're going to start a livestream?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

Hearing Fang Zheng's matter-of-fact reply, Zhang Siyu slapped her forehead. Her good mood from moments ago was instantly replaced by speechlessness.

"My dear Director Fang, have you ever seen a company CEO go out and start a livestream?" Zhang Siyu tried her best to keep her tone gentle, hoping to dissuade Fang Zheng from this absurd idea. "What do you plan to do, switch careers to become a streamer? An influencer?"

Looking at Fang Zheng, who was lost in thought, Zhang Siyu really didn't know what to say. To abandon the anime they were making, to abandon being the chairman of the company, and instead go livestream?!

If you had this much free time, you could help me share the company's workload! Zhang Siyu thought in a frenzy.

"What's wrong with being an influencer? Influencers are also divided into different ranks~"

Fang Zheng was somewhat dismissive after hearing Zhang Siyu's words.

First, there was Jack Ma, who wasn't interested in money, and then there was Wang Jianlin, whose goal was one hundred million. Weren't these internet celebrities who spoke in seven-character phrases?

"Alright, this matter is settled. I know what I'm doing. Go down and notify everyone!"

Seeing that Zhang Siyu still wanted to say something, Fang Zheng directly waved his hand, making a final decision.

"Then... alright~"

Zhang Siyu opened her mouth, but seeing Fang Zheng's determined gaze, the words that were about to be spoken turned into a helpless sigh.

Normally, Fang Zheng was very respectful of his subordinates' opinions and would carefully consider their suggestions. However, Fang Zheng was, after all, the chairman of the company, and his status was undeniable.

Since Fang Zheng had said so, she, as the CEO, could only comply.

Fang Zheng watched as Zhang Siyu, dressed in a professional suit and wearing high heels, walked out of the office with a 'tap-tap-tap' sound. He finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew~ I finally managed to secure a day. They're right to flame, right to flame~"

Fang Zheng was happy about the delayed broadcast of Akame ga Kill! He even couldn't help but applaud those who flamed him. If it weren't for them, he wouldn't have been able to openly delay the time.

Soon, Zhang Siyu passed down Fang Zheng's plan, and A Company's official Weibo prepared to issue an announcement.

At this time, A Company's users had no idea that the Big Shot Fang they were supporting was preparing to stand them up. They were still enthusiastically discussing the official Weibo's sensational operations.

"666, pinned and highlighted, that's just cruel!"

"My official Weibo girl won't stand for this injustice! Since you've finished your rant, it's my turn to perform!"

"Big Shot Fang, who's arguing with those brainless people, is so cool. What should I do, I'm hopelessly falling in love with Big Shot Fang!"

"The lady upstairs... Holy crap! You're a guy!"

The fans were all laughing at Fang Zheng's series of sensational moves. This was the first time they had seen such a popular way of handling things.

Previously, when public figures were flamed, they either ignored it or completely brushed it off. They were tired of it.

They originally thought Fang Zheng would handle it the same way, but who knew that A Company's official Weibo pinning and highlighting the comments would make all these users burst out laughing.

So this was how you dealt with anti-fans. As expected, their beloved Big Shot Fang never disappointed them; he was still so unique.

Many people said they had learned something. However, before they could be happy for long, the official Weibo girl released another announcement.

"Dear users, due to some unpleasant incidents that occurred on this platform tonight, with the approval of Big Shot Fang, Akame ga Kill! will be delayed by one day. We apologize for any inconvenience caused~"

Many viewers were stunned in front of their computers after seeing this official Weibo post, their eyes vacant, as if struck by lightning.

Slowly, their faces turned darker and darker, their breathing grew heavier, and some of the more hot-tempered fans clenched their fists, veins bulging.

They had been waiting in front of their computers for a long time to watch the latest episode of Akame ga Kill!, with snacks and drinks all prepared, just waiting for the broadcast.

And now you're telling me you're postponing it?!

This is unbearable! Therefore, after seeing this official Weibo post, the viewers all grabbed their keyboards and started typing to flame!

"F***ing anti-fans, look at the mess you've made!"

"I skipped my evening study session to watch Akame ga Kill!, and because of you brainless people, I skipped for nothing!"