Netizens who hadn’t made overly aggressive comments were fine. They found and deleted their posts, and after apologizing, that was the end of it.

However, some netizens who had been extremely aggressive were blocked by the official Rebirth Night account.

These blocked accounts could no longer purchase movie tickets.

This left them stunned.

After all, getting soothed for the price of a movie ticket was far more cost-effective than hiring a soothing master.

Too bad they had now cut off that option for themselves.

Many of the people who would launch personal attacks against the official account, screenwriter, director, and actors over a single rumor were leading unhappy lives themselves.

More often than not, they just wanted to use the topic to vent their hostility on the Star Network.

After all, they felt perfectly justified in their accusations.

But who would have thought that something so absurd was actually true?!

[I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please, let me buy a ticket. My Riot Value is already at 80%, and I really need it.]

[Everyone knows that males with high Riot Values are irrational and short-tempered.

My Riot Value was just too high, and I let my anger get the best of me. I didn’t mean it, please give me another chance!]

[I was wrong, I was really wrong. I desperately need a movie ticket.]

[Tianwen Entertainment shouldn’t be so petty. It’s not like people did it on purpose. After all, the whole thing sounded ridiculous, so it’s normal that they didn’t believe it.

Besides, excessive hype is annoying to begin with. Isn’t it normal for some people to lash out?]

[Yeah, that’s right. We didn’t say anything that bad, did we? After all, insulting females is illegal.

We just said a few things about how they’d do anything for money. You’re going to block me just for that?]

[Heh, their movie tickets are selling like hotcakes now, so of course they’ve gotten cocky. Why would they care about a few tickets from you guys?]

...

In response to these comments, the official Rebirth Night account simply posted screenshots of what they had previously written.

The language in the screenshots was so vile you’d feel dirty just glancing at it.

Rebirth Night Official Account: [So this is what you all meant by ’just a few things.’

It’s true you didn’t attack our female actors. But you did directly attack our official account.

If any of you have an issue, you can contact customer service or file a complaint directly with the company.]

These screenshots instantly flipped public opinion about the official account.

[Adults need to take responsibility for their own actions.]

[I almost thought you guys were being wronged. LMAO. You trashed them, and now you expect them to turn the other cheek? Are you serious?]

[Good, they deserved to be blocked. People like that should stay in the gutter where they belong.]

Most people were understanding. The few who sympathized with the blocked users didn’t dare to say a word.

The females who had insulted the female actors and Jiang Qin all deleted their comments but offered no apology.

If they hadn’t been afraid of being doxxed, they wouldn’t have even bothered deleting the comments. After all, they didn’t need soothing.

In fact, they believed the theater was the one that needed soothing masters, not them, which made them act with impunity.

They even started demanding that the official account give them free movie tickets.

[Since the movie needs females in the audience to be effective, shouldn’t you be giving us free tickets?]

[Exactly! We can’t even get tickets. Who do you expect to promote your movie for you?]

[Females should get to watch for free, and the official account should distribute the tickets.]

Some people thought this made sense. After all, the film relied on female viewers to produce its miraculous effects.

If females couldn’t get tickets, how would they even get in?

The staff member managing the official account was unsure how to respond, so they quickly contacted Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin said, "...Has it occurred to anyone that we’re just filmmakers, not running a soothing clinic?"

It suddenly dawned on the staff member.

’That’s right! They were just a film crew. What did lowering Riot Values have to do with them?’

’That whole angle wasn’t even their selling point to begin with!’

’What they were promoting was a horror film based on ancient customs!’

’For instance, how jumping off a building while wearing red turns one into a vengeful ghost, or how the seventh day after a person’s death is the Rebirth Night, when the deceased returns in spirit form to bid their family farewell.’

’The couple in the film, however, had returned for revenge.’

’And both had become vengeful ghosts.’

’These were all customs from the feudal superstitions of ancient times, and they were the film’s actual selling points.’

’It had absolutely nothing to do with Riot Values or any of that.’

"Miss Jiang Qin, I understand. I’ll go release a statement right away."

"Okay."

***

The staff member didn’t bother changing the phrasing much, simply editing what Jiang Qin had said directly into the statement.

The people who had been clamoring for free tickets were instantly silenced.

It was only then that they remembered the film was a commercial product meant to make a profit!

If they wanted to turn the film into a public service project, the Federation government would have to negotiate with Tianwen Entertainment!

Fortunately, not all of the Federation’s officials were fools.

It wasn’t long before someone reached out to Lan Yuyan.

After the two parties reached an agreement, Rebirth Night became a public service film.

Just as had been discussed on the Star Network, one-third of the seats at every screening would be reserved for females.

Any female who wanted to watch could go see it for free.

Furthermore, the Federation also acquired the screening rights for Rebirth Night, allowing them to play it at any time in private theaters.

The Federation itself would personally arrange who would get to attend these private screenings.

Following Jiang Qin’s advice, Lan Yuyan didn’t charge the Federation an exorbitant price, asking only for a few favorable arrangements that would benefit them.

It was practically a giveaway.

The losses incurred by the shareholders would be subsidized from his and Jiang Qin’s personal accounts.

’Jiang Qin hadn’t expected a simple horror movie to have such an effect. She was surprised, but not so shortsighted as to only use it for profit.’

’Despite her dislike for the Federation’s top brass, the warriors were innocent.’

’For a recent example, many warriors had died just in the recent operation to wipe out the Star Thieves.’

’As someone living in the Federation, she was fundamentally a beneficiary of their protection.’

’So while she could look on the Federation Government officials with a cold eye, she couldn’t ignore the warriors who protected their homes and defended the nation.’

For this reason, when Federation officials tentatively broached the subject of her making more films, she didn’t refuse.

Besides, she already planned to continue making movies anyway.

’Still, she would have to think carefully about what to film next.’

’Horror films had a remarkable effect, but if she made too many, they would end up just like Interstellar films—people would get desensitized and lose interest.’

’After all, they were mostly variations on the same theme.’

Lan Yuyan had originally discussed holding a concert with her, but that would have to be postponed now.

As for the singing competition show that had invited her to be a judge, she wouldn’t have time for it this year either. She’d have to see if her schedule would allow it next year.

Jiang Qin had a feeling the second half of the year was going to be incredibly busy. By the time she finished filming her awards-contender piece, she figured it would be almost time for her to give birth.