The effect of celebrities is still a sharp propaganda tool in this era. Although people suffer from all kinds of oppression, exploitation, and life's disappointments, at their core they are still kind.
Or rather, they have not yet formed a kind of "antibody." They believe that what those celebrities say is true, and this belief is extremely firm—
"It's impossible for celebrities to lie and ruin their own reputations; they aren't that stupid!"
Of course, for the most part this is indeed the case. They aren't that stupid to ruin their own reputations, but there are exceptions.
For instance... the capitalists offer too much, and they have no way to refuse.
Stars and dignitaries appear in magazines and on television, promoting all kinds of commodities. For capitalists, this is definitely the best of times.
Because people are naive, easy to deceive, and never learn their lesson.
Just like this lighter, Lin Qi didn't even endorse it, nor did he advertise it. He simply spent one million to buy a lighter he had donated himself, and that made this lighter this year's runaway hit.
The two gentlemen's gazes withdrew from the lighter. Mr. Patu pursed his lips; he always had the rigid deportment of a Gefra person, and the impression he left on people was just like that.
He raised his hand, his thumb and index finger apart, and stroked the mustache on his lips back and forth. "He might not succeed this time. The resistance is much greater than he imagines."
Mr. Wo Delike expressed support for Mr. Patu's view. "However, a young man having drive is also a good thing, at least proving that this world hasn't completely aged."
The two of them were not very optimistic about Lin Qi's "rise" this time. The timing was completely wrong, and