In the capital city, at Huangshan Art Company.
A beautiful female secretary stood in President Liu Huangshan's office. "President Liu, the Weibo post we made yesterday attacking Liangyin Media was quite popular, but Big Fei hasn't responded."
Liu Huangshan nodded. "Big Fei has learned his lesson. He knows that getting into online flame wars only drives traffic to his opponents."
"It doesn't matter if they don't respond. What were our ratings yesterday?"
The secretary placed a report in front of him.
"They were decent. We ranked second on the animation ratings chart."
"The top spot was taken by CCTV-1's *Animation City*."
*Animation City*, broadcast daily at 6 PM on CCTV-1, held an unshakeable position. The show featured educational animations like fables and idiom stories. While not necessarily the most beloved by children, it was deeply favored by parents. Compared to entertainment-focused cartoons like *Big Dog and Second Dog*, parents preferred *Animation City* for their children.
Liu Huangshan was extremely frustrated that he couldn't secure a prime-time slot on CCTV-1.
*Sword-Bright*, with its two episodes lasting an hour and a half, would air after 9:30 PM, when most children were already asleep and viewership for animated shows was minimal.
When the show was previously rescheduled to after 4 PM, it aired before school let out, resulting in dismal ratings.
If they moved it to 6 PM, it would directly compete with *Animation City*. With no other options, Liu Huangshan had to terminate the contract with CCTV-1 and return to the Children's Channel's prime-time slot.
At least this way, he could ensure no direct competition during that hour. Even if they couldn't rank first on the animation ratings chart, he was determined to secure a solid second place.
However, the Children's Channel's viewership was significantly lower than CCTV-1's, a fact that deeply unsettled him.
His female secretary asked, "President Liu, will we continue production on *Big Fei and Little Fei*?"
"No, it's pointless to continue," Liu Huangshan replied. "It's a waste of time. These three episodes are enough. The CCTV director just informed us they're taking it down. Upload these three episodes to the Ghost Animal Website and turn them into Big Fei parodies."
Even if it couldn't air on CCTV, they would still find a way to make him look ridiculous online.
***
Old Immortal Hu was currently live-streaming *Damn! I'm Surrounded by Beautiful Girls*.
Since the downfall of Chunting Corporation, the game's popularity had only continued to soar.
Despite many having already seen various endings across different platforms, the game still held many hidden details waiting to be discovered.
It was estimated to remain popular for at least another half a month, so these streamers wouldn't miss out on the hype.
Moreover, Old Immortal Hu had originally gained fame through this game. His last on-air appearance had even trended on hot search, and his live stream now attracted hundreds of thousands of viewers.
While not on par with top-tier streamers, this was still a significant increase from his previous popularity.
"That's about it for today. Let's wrap up and end the stream."
Old Immortal Hu glanced at the chat and suddenly noticed many users spamming "Big Fei and Little Fei."
Curious, he asked, "What's this 'Big Fei and Little Fei' you're all spamming? Some kind of cartoon?"
Before ending the stream, Old Immortal Hu opened his browser and searched for the animation.
"It actually exists... What the hell is this?"
He clicked on the video and started watching with keen interest. He burst out laughing the moment he saw the stupid dog character.
"Who the hell made this? Isn't this a direct provocation to Big Fei?"
As the story unfolded, Old Immortal Hu's expression grew increasingly serious.
"This isn't just teasing anymore, right? It's outright personal attacks, malicious slander, and a deliberate attempt to defame Big Fei."
"Alright, brothers, I'm not commenting on this. I'm ending the stream."
Old Immortal Hu was just a small streamer who had recently gained traction. He could voice his opinions on gaming matters, but he was wise to stay silent on other topics.
After ending the stream, Old Immortal Hu clicked on the video again. To his surprise, the three-part animated series had already garnered over a million views, with a flood of comments.
"This isn't a subtle jab; it's a full-on face-shot attack on Big Fei."
"Huangshan Art Company, huh? Sister Deng, you've given them too much courage. I suggest you look up Big Fei's history online."
"I'm already scared for this company. Your legal department should run overnight, or Big Fei will send you all to jail."
"I know Big Fei too well. He never lets anyone who insults him get away with it. I can't even imagine what will happen to you after making an animated series to attack him."
"Big Fei, where the hell is your damn Italian cannon? Bring it out!"
"Whoever's badmouthing Big Fei, the Third-Fifth-Eighth Regiment is coming to join the fun."
"Big Fei's just holding back his ultimate move. Huangshan Art Company, you'd better tremble."
"..."
Seeing these comments, Old Immortal Hu shook his head helplessly.
*Fame really does attract trouble.*
Now that Big Fei was popular, even these animation creators were jumping in on the action.
This wasn't limited to Old Immortal Hu's stream; other streamers were experiencing the same thing, with many people bringing up the animated series *Big Fei and Little Fei*.
These young viewers loved stirring up drama. When they saw someone openly mocking Big Fei, they treated it like major news.
They flooded the streams of various streamers with inflammatory comments, forcing many to watch the episodes and share their opinions.
The animation contained such malicious content that it went beyond normal teasing, so most streamers hesitated to comment.
Still, you had to admit the art company was bold to dare confront Big Fei like this. That took some real nerve.
***
During her lunch break, Xiao Ting rushed to the bookstore. Her roommate had told her that the second installment of *Three-Body* was released, but she hadn't believed it.
*How could such a major release have no promotion?*
But when she arrived and saw *Three-Body* on the shelf, she was stunned. *So low-key, so incredibly low-key.*
If any other author had written such a blockbuster and won the industry's highest award, they would have gone all out with the promotion for the sequel, even if just to boost sales.
Yet Big Fei, a renowned singer with every advantage, remained so understated, making no effort to advertise. *How much confidence must he have in his book?*
Xiao Ting found herself increasingly captivated by him. She had never been a fan of celebrities before, and her admiration had always been reserved for eloquent writers or the characters they created.
She believed no one could be perfect in the arts. Even artists with a string of masterpieces would inevitably produce works that fell short of expectations.
The entertainment and literary worlds were full of such examples.
The first book was excellent, and the second was equally captivating. Yet, in the later parts of most series, readers are inevitably disappointed.
But in the years since Big Fei's debut, this has never happened. Whether it's his music, films, or literature, every work has surpassed the expectations of audiences and readers.
Xiao Ting picked up *Three-Body Problem* Part 2 and began reading carefully. After a few minutes, a look of profound shock spread across her face.
She had made many predictions about the second part after finishing the first book.
But when she actually saw the second part, she was still deeply stunned by Big Fei's imagination.
The Dark Forest Theory...
Could this not be a scientific truth?
Everything in the book felt outrageous, yet so logical.
Xiao Ting was so engrossed she could barely move, wanting to stand there and finish it in one breath.
But as a novel lover, the most comfortable way to read a newly purchased book was to take it back to her dorm, lie in bed, and read under the covers.
Forcing down her anticipation, she paid for the book, grabbed a shared bike, and sped toward campus. It felt like she was finally going to meet her long-distance boyfriend after ages apart.
Excitement, anticipation, and the thrill of reaching the climax of the book.
Back in her dorm room, Xiao Ting prepared a bag of snacks and placed it beside her desk.
Though she would likely become so engrossed in her reading that she'd forget to eat, she still liked to have snacks ready, much like how people hold a bucket of popcorn during a movie, even if they don't eat it.
She opened the QQ group chat, eager to share her joy at acquiring the new book.
Suddenly, she noticed the group was buzzing about an animated series. Xiao Ting frowned.
After watching a few clips, she was speechless.
*This Huangshan Art Company has gone too far! Are they deliberately slandering Big Fei?*
**Xiao Ting:** Group Leader Sister, what should we do?
**Xiao Dengzi:** Don't worry. Trust that Big Fei has his own plan.
**Xiao Duozi:** Brother Fei's silence always feels like the calm before the storm. For a mere art company to dare challenge him... how bold!
**Xiao Ting:** Okay, if there's anything I can do to help spread the word, I'll gladly assist.
**Xiao Dengzi:** Don't worry. If the time comes, I'll tag everyone in the group.
Xiao Ting: I got my hands on the second book of *Three-Body*! Fresh off the press, hehe.
After Xiao Ting posted a picture in the group chat, Xiao Dengzi and Xiao Duozi each shared their own photos.
Not only had they both bought the second book of *Three-Body*, but Big Fei's personal autograph was also inside the front cover of each of their copies.
Xiao Ting: Holy shit! Why do you guys have autographs?
Xiao Ting, normally a quiet and reserved girl, had just cursed in the group chat. She'd wanted to show off her new book, but ended up being completely outdone.
Xiao Duozi: Wait until you become an admin, then you'll get Big Fei's autograph.
Xiao Dengzi: Stop teasing her. Xiao Ting, send me your address, and I'll get you a copy.
Xiao Ting: I'm forever grateful, Group Leader Sister!
After watching the group chat for a while, Xiao Ting quickly started reading *Three-Body*.
Her roommates returned to the dorm and were all discussing the *Big Fei and Little Fei* animated series.
Actually, the three of them had initially been casual fans of Big Fei, with Xiao Ting remaining a distant observer.
But after watching *The Beginning of the End* and *Three-Body*, Xiao Ting became a die-hard fan, even joining this mysterious hardcore fan group.
When she finally got Big Fei's autograph, she would definitely show it off with great pride.
Amidst the noisy chatter of her roommates, Xiao Ting lost herself in the sea of books.
Reading about the imaginative "Wall-Facing Man Project" and the "Water Droplet War," which completely overturned her understanding of science fiction, Xiao Ting's scalp tingled once again.
Big Fei is simply a genius!
How could such a genius be insulted by such a trashy cartoon? That Huangshan Art Company is truly despicable!
***
Liangyin Media had been exceptionally busy these past few days.
The film and television department was working with Sun Xuan to edit *A Bite of China*.
Meanwhile, the art department was working day and night on the animated series. They had previously submitted a one-minute test reel to Lin Chudong for review, but it was rejected.
Though only a minute long, the reel fell far short of Lin Chudong's vision.
When he saw the test reel, he felt a strange sense of unease.
The way Peppa Pig and the other characters walked in the animation was entirely based on human gaits.
But the result looked bizarre and uncoordinated, lacking the innocent charm and childlike wonder he had envisioned.
So Lin Chudong personally intervened in the animation process, instructing the artists to make the characters' movements more childish and remove many of the joint dynamics.
This approach sacrificed some degree of anthropomorphism, but the final result was far more comfortable to watch and much more harmonious.
Lin Chudong created some storyboards to provide them with ideas and establish the overall style of the animation.
With his hands-on guidance, the art team knew what to do.
Wang Danian stood to the side, watching Lin Chudong instruct the art team, inwardly stunned.
He had already checked Big Fei's background several times: a graduate of the composition department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, with average academic performance and no other notable skills.
After graduation, he formed the Big Fei Band, rarely appearing in public beyond their musical performances.
*Could it be that while he was out of the spotlight, he was secretly studying these bizarre things?*
Everyone studies to apply what they learn.
Yet Big Fei seemed to only remember he knew these things when faced with a crisis.
*Is this the legendary opportunity that favors the prepared?*
*But Big Fei's preparation is a bit too thorough, isn't it?*
***
After finishing up, Lin Chudong returned to the office and found Lu Duoduo already waiting for them.
"I was just about to reach out to you about a collaboration. You're here at the perfect time."
Lu Duoduo looked surprised. "Brother Fei, is there a project you'd like us to look into?"
Lin Chudong sat down across from her. "SooRabbit Video used to specialize in animation, right?"
Lu Duoduo nodded. "That's right. We used to focus primarily on children's content."
"Even now, children still make up the majority of our user base."
SooRabbit Video had a vast library of animated content, and when it came to children's content, they were unmatched by even Youmei Video and Tianxun Video.
"How many children do you have on your platform?"
"Without a doubt, we have the most among all the platforms, Brother Fei. I heard that Huangshan Art Company was making fun of you earlier. Our General Manager Ji said he'll fully support you—we won't be listing *Big Dog and Two Dogs*."
SooRabbit Video had now hitched their wagon to a rising star. Whether they could reach one billion downloads would depend on Big Fei's next film project, so showing their support was crucial. This was a task Ji Tienan had specifically assigned her.
Lin Chudong nodded, pleased with their attitude.
"Thank you for your support. I have an animated series I'd like to release and wanted to try it out with you."
Lin Chudong had only produced three episodes of the animated series. The chances of getting it accepted by CCTV would be slim, even with Huang Wei's influence. CCTV wouldn't agree to a serialized format like this unless the entire first season was completed and presented with dozens of episodes.
When Lu Duoduo heard that Lin Chudong had made an animated series, her eyes lit up.
"I knew Brother Fei wouldn't let him get away with this. Animation is our specialty. We'll give you the best possible treatment for Brother Fei's work."
Even if the animation's quality was mediocre, they'd still offer them preferential treatment out of respect for *Bright Sword*.
Lin Chudong explained the serialization plan. Since Lu Duoduo couldn't make the decision herself, she consulted Ji Tienan.
After just a few seconds of consideration, Ji Tienan immediately agreed.
There was no minimum guarantee required, so even if the series was canceled later, it wouldn't affect them much. Besides, with Big Fei's current resources, he wouldn't just stop after three episodes, would he?
"Alright, I'll get you the trailer by tonight."
***
At 4 PM, Wang Danian sent over the promotional video.
Lin Chudong had the company's staff try out the voiceovers, but ultimately chose Jing Feifei to voice Peppa.
Jia Lu and the Boss Lady had been quite popular recently, and their voices might distract the audience. Therefore, they hired a professional voice actor for Mommy Pig.
Lin Chudong himself took on the role of Daddy Pig, subtly altering his voice. He was confident that the audience wouldn't notice the difference.
For George's childish voice, they enlisted a young woman from the art department. If the animated series proved successful, they might produce many more episodes in the future.
They wanted to use their own staff for voice acting whenever possible, as it would make future collaborations easier.
Lin Chudong asked Wang Danian to contact several English voice actors, planning to release a bilingual version of the animation simultaneously in both languages.
After over an hour of work, the 30-second promotional video was finally fully voiced.
***
Eight o'clock in the evening.
Liangyin Media released the promotional trailer.
"Director Dafei's first family sitcom animation, *Peppa Pig*, will premiere tomorrow at 6 PM on SooRabbit Video."
"I'm Peppa, this is my brother George, this is my mommy, this is my daddy..."
In the thirty-second trailer, a pink piglet caught everyone's attention. Accompanied by cheerful music, the adorable characters and their simple, joyful stories immediately sparked a heated online discussion.
"He's made his move! Just as I predicted! Commander, stop talking—fire the cannons!"
"I knew Big Fei wouldn't stay silent forever. He was just saving his trump card. Huangshan Art Company, huh? This animated film is a direct strike."
"Big Fei is Big Fei. History shows that anyone who dared to challenge him never ended well."
"Huangshan Art Company has really picked a fight with the wrong people. Once Big Fei makes his move, you can declare bankruptcy right now."
"They're just repeating Chunting's old mistakes. You have no idea how powerful Big Fei is."
"This cartoon is surprisingly good. My son saw it for a second and immediately demanded to watch it. If I'd known the trailer was so short, I wouldn't have shown it to him."
"How old is your son? If he's under five, I recommend starting him with *Three-Body*."
"Haha, are you a devil? You want him to grow up reading *Three-Body* so he can fight the Trisolarans, right?"
"Waiting for the show. SooRabbit Video vs. CCTV ratings battle is going to be epic."
"SooRabbit Video is killing it! First *Bright Sword*, now *Peppa Pig*. They've really latched onto Big Fei's coattails."
"SooRabbit Video is way bigger than Liangyin Media, right?"
"Who says company size determines who you can latch onto?"
"This round, I'm rooting for *Peppa Pig*."
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