All-rounder Artist-Chapter 716 - 682: This Car is Bulletproof _1
Online.
As more readers found out about the death of Sherlock Holmes, the criticism became even more fierce!
Inside the studio.
Jin Mu’s voice trembled. Although he had anticipated this scenario, he was still rattled by the response:
"This isn’t good. Silver Blue Books just contacted me saying that their customer service phones are exploding. They want you to change the ending. Readers are even threatening to cancel their subscriptions to the entire ’Great Detective Holmes’ series if you don’t, and even to never buy any publications from Silver Blue Books again..."
"Please remain calm."
Lin Yuan comforted him.
Everyone is just momentarily struggling to accept the fact of Holmes’ death.
Death is irreversible, so it will certainly take time for everyone to recover. Everyone will be alright once they regain their composure.
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Didn’t everyone also react fiercely when they first heard of Poirot’s death?
Didn’t they eventually come around?
Besides, this plot leaves room for adjustment.
If it really comes to it, why not just resurrect Holmes?
After all, that’s what the original author, Conan Doyle, did, hence the return of Sherlock Holmes.
But on further thought.
Unless absolutely necessary, Lin Yuan will not resurrect Holmes.
Ending the novel here is actually quite good.
Just because Conan Doyle couldn’t endure the pressure, it doesn’t mean that Chu Kuang can’t either.
After all, when it comes to dealing with readers’ revolts, Conan Doyle definitely doesn’t have as much experience as Lin Yuan does.
After all, Conan Doyle had never faced such a situation in his life, while Lin Yuan has already experienced it twice.
Practice makes perfect.
"This time it seems a bit different. I feel that the readers’ patience with you has reached its limit. Look at the click rates and the number of comments on these online news articles, it’s clear that this is more severe than the previous incidents…" Jin Mu presented the online news to Lin Yuan.
"Sherlock Holmes dead, Chu Kuang sparks third readers’ revolt!"
"Why is that old rascal Chu Kuang so passionate about killing off his most popular characters?"
"Time and again, Holmes’ death has thoroughly angered the audience!"
"Mourning the death of Sherlock Holmes: Once again, Chu Kuang has hurt the feelings of the readers!"
"After Poirot, the second great detective, Holmes, has also died. Is Chu Kuang an angel or a devil?"
"Thousands of people sign a letter demanding Chu Kuang change the ending!"
"..."
Regardless of which news report you clicked on, the reader comments were filled with condemnation, highlighting a general mood of anger.
There were even readers clamoring to find Chu Kuang’s home address, threatening to smash his windows among other things.
"Don’t panic, it’s no big deal," Lin Yuan felt this was quite normal.
After all, "The Final Case" was meant to be the conclusion to the Holmes series.
Conan Doyle, unable to withstand the pressure, continued writing "The Empty House", arranged for Sherlock Holmes’ resurrection and started a new installment known as "The Return".
But it must be said…
The overall plot of "The Return" was somewhat inferior in quality compared to the earlier parts of the series.
That’s why Lin Yuan felt there was no issue with ending it here.
"This is no big deal?"
Jin Mu, like someone stepping on his tail, jumped up in anger: "They might really start mass cancellations. The bookstore can’t withstand so many readers. In the end, it will backfire on Silver Blue Books…"
"Wait a few more days." Lin Yuan felt Jin Mu was overreacting. The readers’ endurance was not that fragile.
"I…" Jin Mu, hating Lin Yuan’s nonchalance, gnashed his teeth. After all, he’s a fan of Sherlock Holmes too!
Just then.
Jin Mu’s phone rang.
Whatever the caller said made Jin Mu’s face turn terribly pale.
"What happened?"
"See for yourself!"
Jin Mu picked up the remote, switched on the studio’s TV, and changed the channel.
In the live-broadcast on TV.
Hundreds of people were blocking the entrance of Silver Blue Books’ headquarters, holding up huge red banners!
"Protest!"
"We protest strongly!"
"Old rascal Chu Kuang, give me back my Sherlock Holmes!"
"We won’t leave until you change the ending!"
"Bring out Chu Kuang to give us an explanation!"
"Don’t think we can’t find his house!"
"I will fast until you resurrect Holmes!"
"We’re not leaving!"
"..."
The crowd is heated!
A reporter at the scene is saying from behind the crowd:
"This is a live broadcast from the ’Qin Entertainment Weekly’. Chu Kuang’s Sherlock Holmes series of novels came to a grand finale this morning. Holmes’ death has triggered a massive riot among readers. Ten minutes ago, hundreds of readers started to demonstrate on the streets. They blocked the entrance to ’Silver Blue Books’, the publisher Chu Kuang is signed with.
They demand Chu Kuang to change the ending. As we can see from the live pictures, Silver Blue Books has called the police. A large number of police officers are on the scene, but even they couldn’t calm down the irate readers. They claim to stay there until Chu Kuang changes the ending of the novel..."
The reporter’s expression is dramatic!
This is probably a situation seldom faced by journalists in their lives.
Lin Yuan is dumbfounded.
It didn’t happen like this last time.
Why is this time different?
They have blocked the publishers entrance?
"This has blown up now."
Jin Mu’s face is pale: "More news is coming in about this."
Lin Yuan hesitates.
The readers’ reaction has exceeded his expectations. Just as Jin Mu said, have they reached their limit?
Then Lin Yuan’s phone starts ringing.
After he answers, he hears Ol’ Zhou’s voice saying in a strange tone:
"Come to the office."
"Okay".
Lin Yuan looks at Jin Mu: "I’m going to the company."
"Be careful on your way there!"
Jin Mu glances worriedly at the live broadcast on the TV: "If the readers find out that you are Chu Kuang, things will get out of control!"
"It shouldn’t be a problem."
Only the chairman of the company knows he is Chu Kuang, and he had promised to keep it a secret.
Twenty minutes later.
Lin Yuan arrives at the company.
As soon as he reaches the entrance, he is taken aback by a car parked there.
It’s a brand new black car, showing utmost dominance, one of Blue Star’s high-end car brands. It’s parked at the entrance of the company and attracts everyone’s attention. It obviously costs several millions, if not tens of millions...
Even Lin Yuan, who doesn’t know much about cars, can sense its extraordinary features.
"Xian Yu!"
A voice comes from behind.
Lin Yuan turns around and sees the chairman, looking at him with a complex expression: "This is your new car."
Not only the chairman.
The staff of Starlight are also watching, looking rather shocked.
Previously, rumors were spreading in the company that Xian Yu stole the chairman’s tea, and strutted around the company. Everyone expected the chairman to strike hard at Xian Yu.
And this is the result?
Does this look like punishment?
It looks more like he is pampering him even more!
Lin Yuan doesn’t stand in shock, he opens the car door and takes a look at the luxurious interior: "Thank you, chairman. But wasn’t my previous car quite good?"
"This one is different."
"What’s different?"
"This car is equipped with bulletproof glass. The safety measures meet military standards!"
The chairman seems apprehensive. With a serious face, he looks at Lin Yuan like the previous car had a safety issue:
"As long as it’s not under heavy weapon attack, you will be absolutely safe in it!"
With those words, the chairman steps forward and pats Lin Yuan’s shoulder vigorously, almost knocking him off balance:
"That’s as far as I can help. Get in the car now. I fear I won’t be able to resist."
Cut to the chairman’s office.
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The latest printed copy of ’The Great Detective Sherlock Holmes’ is spread out on the desk. The last page of the novel has been torn to shreds by someone...
Lin Yuan: ???
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