Prodigal System in the Flourishing City-Chapter 1238: Harsh Conditions

"No!" Lu Xiaobu resolutely rejected Xu Zhong’s suggestion: "Why did I ask Japan for these materials?! It’s to lay this bloody history bare before people’s eyes!"

"And now you’re telling me to cut it out?! Then what am I filming it for?!"

"Otherwise! Do you want to see those things online again, like how the Japanese Knife kills our people quickly?!"

Lu Xiaobu uttered his last sentence through gritted teeth!

"No!"

An elderly man shot up from his seat and shouted angrily.

He was an esteemed veteran in the film industry!

At this moment, he forgot about his status; he was expressing his own stance!

The others, though not standing up, were stifled with discomfort!

"Very well." Lu Xiaobu nodded and looked at the rest: "And you?"

Xu Zhong sighed with some helplessness.

He initially thought he could persuade Lu Xiaobu, at least make him concede a little!

But the outcome!

He was truly overthinking.

Lu Xiaobu had taken control from the moment he entered.

They couldn’t even get a word in; now even their review committee had been swayed by him.

This level of difficulty from Lu Xiaobu was beyond their imagination.

Word for word, he was making his scalp crawl!

However, he also couldn’t deny that Lu Xiaobu was right.

So.

"Alright, I’ll report it to the higher-ups." Xu Zhong had no choice!

"I’ll be waiting." Lu Xiaobu nodded and sat back down.

...

Meanwhile, news was spreading outside.

No choice, since the film had already passed the first review, some news getting out was to be expected!

However, this news was mostly circulating among industry insiders.

"I heard Lu Xiaobu’s documentary is out?"

"Yeah! I heard too, it seems like a lot of things in it crossed the line!"

"Not seems, it definitely crossed the line."

"It was outright rejected in the first review. I heard after Lu Xiaobu found out, he went straight to the review committee!"

"Do you think Lu Xiaobu will be able to convince the review committee?!"

"Impossible! This isn’t about persuading, it’s a matter of system and rules, there’s no backing down!"

"What if! Lu Xiaobu is a synonym for miracles!"

"Even miracles can’t go that far!"

"But honestly, even though I don’t like Lu Xiaobu usually, in this matter, I actually want him to win!"

"Who wouldn’t!"

"Sigh! Let’s see! The hope seems slim!"

"..."

These film industry workers didn’t think Lu Xiaobu could win.

It was understandable; this was about system and rules, not just about having a glib tongue.

Plus, there’s another issue: if allowed this time, next time someone might exploit loopholes, play on the edge, so will the review committee agree or not?

The issues involved are numerous!

...

The review committee and Xu Zhong were all waiting for a response from above.

They also knew the higher-ups were having a hard time.

After all, this wasn’t simply a matter of right and wrong!

After about an hour, finally, there was a response from above.

Upon receiving the reply, Xu Zhong looked at Lu Xiaobu:

"The higher-ups have said! It can be done, but there are a few conditions: first, viewing age must be strictly controlled!"

Lu Xiaobu thought for a moment: "I can do it!"

Hearing this, Xu Zhong was astonished.

Can it be done?!

He had thought this first condition was enough to stump Lu Xiaobu, but how come Lu Xiaobu agreed so quickly?!

This isn’t something that can be solved with mere ID checks!

However, since Lu Xiaobu agreed, he continued.

Xu Zhong: "Second, the film cannot generate profit, no fees can be charged!"

This time Lu Xiaobu didn’t even think before agreeing: "No problem, I’ll cover all expenses! Free for the public, I’ll subsidize other costs!"

He hadn’t considered making money from this.

Xu Zhong sighed, truly financial superiority; this isn’t about just a couple of billion!

The Heavenly Dynasty now has a population of fourteen billion, excluding those who can’t watch, at least ten billion people.

Lu Xiaobu would need to subsidize at least ten to twenty per person, which is several hundred billion!

And this doesn’t include production costs.

"Third, and most crucial, the film source must not circulate on the internet!" Xu Zhong stated the last and most difficult condition.

Now that Technology is so advanced, the internet is so developed, many films are almost available online as soon as they premiere.

Some are even online before they premiere.

Under such circumstances, keeping the film source off the internet is like climbing to heaven!

Sure enough, even Lu Xiaobu fell into silence.

Time ticked by.

Xu Zhong sighed and said to Lu Xiaobu: "If it’s really impossible, let’s give it up! I know you’re well-intentioned, but this matter is indeed too difficult!"

"And you must understand, once this film appears online, it might be exploited by some with ulterior motives, at that time, many things will become complicated!"

Xu Zhong sincerely spoke these words.

This film contains many cruel human experiment scenes.

If this were used by those with intentions to stir public emotions, it could lead to unpredictable consequences!

However.

"Alright! Fine! I agree!" Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"Huh? Have you thought it through?" Xu Zhong was stunned.

Agreed?! How could it be?!

This is practically impossible!

"Yes, I’ve thought it through; if anything happens, I’ll take full responsibility!" Lu Xiaobu resolutely stated.

He understood the consequences; if it really got out, no one could save him!

But nonetheless, he chose to agree!

"Wait, think again!" Xu Zhong urged.

Other promotional committee members also urged one after another.

"President Lu, don’t be stubborn! It’s impossible to do this!"

"Yeah! We all know you mean well, but you can’t do it this way!"

"If something really happens, it’s bad for everyone!"

"..."

Everyone was earnestly advising.

As said before, there’s no right or wrong this time; both sides are right, it’s just different considerations.

And now Lu Xiaobu’s daring to do this was tantamount to sacrificing for righteousness in their eyes!

Though touched, it was precisely because of this emotion that they couldn’t let Lu Xiaobu be foolish!

ps: Elder Feng has successfully dug another pit for himself! That’s it for today, I need to think hard about how to write! Damn! I feel crazier than Lu Xiaobu every time I dig these pits, almost driving myself mad!