lcionline Chapter 27 is a disease that needs to be cured.
Chapter 27 is a disease that needs to be cured.
This is a female senior student who claims to be from a media college.
She stood up, without the shyness of an ordinary audience member, but rather with a posture of preparing for battle.
Speaks very fast,
"Director Qi, hello. I am one of your viewers, but I would also like to ask a question on behalf of some NX viewers: Are you aware of, or acknowledge, that there is discrimination against NX characters in your work 'Yu Zui'?"
This is like going all out at face-to-face.
The moment the question was raised, the relaxed atmosphere on set instantly froze.
Low gasps and whispers came from the audience.
Qi Yue looked at the host next to him, and surprisingly, the host did not seem to intend to stop the game immediately.
The director backstage deliberately kept the camera fixed on Qi Yue.
Qi Yue narrowed his eyes slightly. He didn't immediately get angry, but instead leaned forward slightly to look at the girl.
His gaze was calm yet scrutinizing.
"Discrimination? What do you consider discrimination?"
The girl was clearly prepared.
"The character development of NX in 'Yu Zui' is too one-dimensional. The nickname 'Big-Breasted Sister' for Lin Yujing, as well as the functional positioning of other NX characters in serving the male protagonist's growth narrative, lack independent and complete character autonomy."
Her sharp arguments elicited whispers from the audience.
Qi Yue did not immediately refute, but instead nodded and then posed a question.
"According to your logic, isn't 'The Legend of Zhen Huan' discriminatory? And what about all so-called 'female-centric dramas'—aren't they discriminatory against men?"
"That's completely different!"
The girl retorted almost instinctively.
"The story of Zhen Huan showcases the oppression of the NX by feudal imperial power; it's a critique! Female-centric dramas offer a narrative from the NX's perspective and have awakening significance!"
"How is it different?" Qi Yue pressed, his tone remaining calm.
"According to your logic, any NX character revolving around a male X is discrimination. Then, in a female-centric drama, all NX characters revolve around the female protagonist and serve her growth. By your standards, does that constitute discrimination against male X?"
Qi Yue looked at her, then suddenly smiled, a smile carrying an enigmatic meaning.
"My friend, I must remind you, and this is something many people may not realize, that in our country, men and women have always been equal throughout history—they were, they are, and they will be even more so in the future. I don't understand what you mean by a 'male-dominated society'?"
Not only was the girl stunned, but everyone else was too. Clearly, no one expected Qi Yue to say something like that.
"Director Qi Yue! How can you lie through your teeth! In ancient times, men could have multiple wives and concubines, yet they were required to adhere to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Isn't that blatant oppression and inequality? The historical facts speak for themselves!"
Qi Yue remained calm and countered, "Which man are you referring to when you say ancient men could have multiple wives and concubines? Are you referring to all men in ancient times?"
"Huh?" The girl was taken aback again.
"Alright, let's discuss it according to your plan for now," Qi Yue said, not giving her time to think, and continued to push forward.
"In ancient society, it was indeed common to have what you call polygamy, assuming the male-to-female ratio was equal. In that case, a powerful man could have seven wives or concubines, or more or fewer."
This also means that six men will never find a partner in their lives. Are the vast majority of ordinary men, the lower-class men who may never even find a wife, also beneficiaries of the "male-dominated society" you're talking about?
Qi Yue's angle was extremely tricky, and the audience members showed thoughtful expressions.
Before she could answer, Qi Yue's tone became even sharper.
"Here, I'd like to ask a question: why do so many women prefer to become concubines for the powerful and wealthy rather than marry an ordinary farmer?"
"Behind this choice, is it oppression by men or the free choice of individuals? I think it's more likely the latter."
The girl opened her mouth, but was speechless for a moment.
"Let's talk about the 'Three Obediences and Four Virtues' again," Qi Yue continued, his logic as clear as a scalpel.
"That's right. Ancient society imposed many rules and restrictions on men. But what were the rules imposed on men in ancient society? They were corvée labor, taxes, the saying 'At fifteen, one goes to war and returns at eighty,' and the saying 'The living barely survive, while the dead are gone forever.' If the 'Three Obediences and Four Virtues' meant that men relinquished some of their freedom, then the rules imposed on men in ancient society were their most fundamental right to life."
"Imagine a man forced to go to a battlefield where he faces certain death. Besides the enemy's swords, he also has to worry about having a wife at home while he has a husband. How can he possibly be at peace to risk his life to 'defend his country'?"
"In our society, men and women have always been equal, and there has never been a male-dominated society. If oppression exists in the sexes, it is never oppression from men."
"Those so-called NX advocates today should reflect on themselves: Who exactly are the men you're talking about? Are you ultimately trying to fight for the rights of the six-sevenths of poor men, or are you trying to obtain the privileges enjoyed by only one-seventh of the minority?"
"If it's the latter, I can only say that this is an illness that needs treatment!"
Finally, he looked at the somewhat flustered girl, his voice calm yet firm:
"So, back to your question, and the female-centric dramas you advocate. I will never make a drama that one-sidedly emphasizes gender antagonism, simplifies complex history and social structures into male oppression of females, or females crushing males, and is emasculated by a single ideology."
His gaze swept across the entire audience, his voice steady and powerful:
"When I make films, I only want to film people—those who struggle, choose, shine, or fall in specific times and specific predicaments. Real, flesh-and-blood people. Men have their own predicaments and glories, and women have their own struggles and greatness. Before my lens, there is no abstract male chauvinism or feminism, only concrete fate and humanity. If this makes you uncomfortable, then I'm sorry, this is my creative philosophy."
After he finished speaking, the studio fell silent.
A few seconds later, applause erupted like a belated tide!
At first there were some sporadic occurrences, but it quickly became intense and prolonged.
Qi Yue's unconventional, logically sound, and locally relevant rebuttal, though sharp, unexpectedly won the approval of many, or at least prompted them to think.
The girl who asked the question turned pale amidst applause and countless gazes, and finally slumped down, not saying another word.
The host seemed to only then realize what had happened and finally stepped in to smooth things over, summarizing the incident in a few words and ending the recording of the entire program.
Upon entering the backstage area, Guo Fan patted Qi Yue with lingering fear:
"Damn, Qi Yue, you really... dare to say anything! But, it was fucking satisfying to say it!"