My minimum living allowance is credited to my account every day with 1000 million yuan

A chilling coldness suddenly shot up from the soles of Qin Zheng's feet without warning and instantly spread throughout his body!
He suddenly felt a chill run down his spine!
This is not normal! Absolutely impossible!
It's possible for one platform's editor to be slow to react, but is it possible for several platforms that were just trending to simultaneously, synchronously, and completely erase all related content?
This is absolutely no coincidence!
He doesn't believe in superstitions!

With a slight, almost imperceptible tremor in his fingers, he tapped on several other entertainment apps and portal websites that had previously reported on the matter…

The situation is exactly the same!

Those trending topics and posts that were on the homepage just minutes ago, overflowing with popularity, vanished completely like water stains under the scorching sun! The trending search terms he had seen earlier also disappeared from the list as if they had never existed!

In just a few minutes!
It's as if an invisible eraser has precisely and completely erased the connection between Qin Zheng's name and the three characters "Li Zhi'en" in the vast online world!

There is no longer a single news report, gossip post, or even screenshot of a passerby's discussion on the entire internet that mentions his feat tonight or his so-called "interaction" with Lee Ji-eun!

The blood that was just boiling instantly cooled down, replaced by a chilling fear that went deep into the bones!

Qin Zheng's hand holding the phone trembled uncontrollably, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He was horrified! A chill ran down his spine!

What kind of power is this?
How could it be so powerful? So fast? So...silent?!
This is no longer a simple public relations suppression! This is absolute control over the entire online information flow! It's a terrifying power that can turn the world upside down with a flick of the wrist!
Imperial Capital
A high-end private club hidden in the bustling city, with strict access control. The heavy soundproof doors completely shut out the noise from the outside world, leaving only the lingering jazz music flowing from the top-of-the-line sound system and the faint aroma of cigars mixed with fine fragrances in the air.

On a large, soft leather sofa, Lu Tianhua, the head of Tianhua Entertainment, sat reclining in a posture that appeared relaxed but carried a subtle, almost imperceptible tension. He held a glass of amber-colored, top-quality single malt whisky, the ice reflecting a mesmerizing light on the glass. His expensive, custom-made suit perfectly accentuated his slightly fuller figure, while the Patek Philippe watch on his wrist subtly revealed his status.

On either side of him nestled a currently popular and glamorous female celebrity. They were impeccably made up, smiling and chatting, some playfully offering him fruit, others gently massaging his shoulders. This lavish display of women, this soft and fragrant embrace, was the daily pomp and circumstance of Lu Tianhua, the godfather of an entertainment empire.

However, at this moment, Lu Tianhua's face showed none of the arrogance he usually displayed when looking down on his artists. His entire attention was focused on the man sitting on a single sofa not far away.

It was a blond, blue-eyed white man named Steven. He was wearing a well-tailored casual suit, and his demeanor was more relaxed, even somewhat nonchalant.

Steven is an executive at Bader, a renowned international asset management giant.

Although Steven's position in the vast and star-studded Bedard Empire was not at the very top; and although Lu Tianhua was a top tycoon in the Chinese entertainment industry, capable of turning the world upside down with a flick of his wrist and shaking the industry with a stomp of his foot... in the face of the absolute capital power that the name "Bedard" represented, which transcended national borders, Lu Tianhua wore a smile that was almost humble and clearly ingratiating.

Bed!

The name itself is an insurmountable peak in the world of capital! A true behemoth!
Bede is an asset management company with a super global influence, and can be called a super behemoth in the capital market.

Its assets under management reach a staggering $10 trillion! This figure coldly surpasses the total annual GDP of the world's fourth-largest economy!

It is like an invisible financial black hole, controlling about 8% of the world's investable assets!
It is one of the hidden masters of the US stock market, with holdings covering a full 88% of the companies in the S&P 500 index, and often being one of the top ten major shareholders!

Its tentacles have long penetrated deep into the capillaries of the global economy, and its influence has permeated the deep corners of energy, technology, manufacturing, and even political decision-making.

Faced with such a behemoth, Lu Tianhua and his Tianhua Entertainment, no matter how powerful they were in the domestic entertainment market, were as insignificant as a small boat on the ocean.

Lu Tianhua knew very well that Tianhua Entertainment's rise from a local brokerage firm to a top-tier giant in China's entertainment industry, with nearly a hundred artists under its wing, resources spanning film, television, music, and variety shows, and unparalleled star-making capabilities, was inseparable from the massive capital injected by Bedrex at crucial moments and the top international resources it leveraged!

Without the crucial strategic investment from Bede and the subsequent access to scarce resources such as Hollywood and international music copyrights, Tianhua Entertainment could never have built its barriers so quickly and secured its current dominance.

Therefore, when facing Steven—the executive representing Bedford—Lu Tianhua restrained all his sharpness and arrogance. The smile on his face was genuine, but within that sincerity lay a mixture of awe for capital, a thirst for resources, and a clear understanding of his own dependence on others.

"Mr. Steven, is this whisky to your liking?" Lu Tianhua leaned forward slightly, his tone carrying just the right amount of respect. "This is a cask strength whisky specially obtained from a small, niche distillery in Scotland. It is said that only a few hundred bottles are produced each year."

Steven finally looked up from the screen, picked up his glass, took a casual sip, and nodded perfunctorily: "Hmm, not bad." His interest was clearly not in the wine.

Lu Tianhua didn't mind the other party's coldness at all. The smile on his face remained unchanged, and even became more enthusiastic: "Regarding the plan for the globalization of artists that you mentioned last time, we have held several internal meetings to discuss it and made several detailed plans..." As he spoke, he gestured with his eyes to the actress next to him to refill Steven's glass.

The female celebrity immediately understood, and with a charming smile, she rose and swayed gracefully toward the wine cabinet, elegantly serving this representative of capital who could decide the fate of the boss.

"Stephen Qin has great potential. We've put a lot of effort into developing him over the past six months, and it's been very effective. We can allocate more resources to him in the international market."

Before he could finish speaking—

Buzz—buzz—buzz—!
A sudden, piercing phone vibration, like a sudden storm, abruptly disrupted the elegant atmosphere and interrupted his words!

Lu Tianhua's face darkened, a flash of displeasure and annoyance at being interrupted crossing his eyes! He pulled out his phone, saw his assistant's name flashing on the screen, and his brows furrowed. He first gave Stephen an apologetic look, his tone exaggeratedly reprimanding, but every word was actually directed at Stephen:

"Damn it! I already told you I'm spending tonight with Mr. Stephen, don't bother me no matter what! Just wait till tomorrow, I'll teach you a lesson!"

"Lu—! Answer the phone!" Stephen gestured.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and forcefully swiped to answer the call, unleashing a torrent of abuse that nearly sprayed onto the screen:

"What is it?! If you can't give me a straight answer, you're fired tomorrow! You don't need to work here anymore!" The assistant's voice, trembling with fear and on the other end of the phone, came through the phone.

"Boss! It's...it's Qin Zheng—!"

"Qin Zheng—?" Lu Tianhua sprang up from the sofa! His body stiffened! Qin Zheng? The cash cow he had just been enthusiastically recommending to Stephen! His voice suddenly rose, carrying a barely perceptible sharpness:

"What happened to Qin Zheng? Tell me quickly!"

Stephen, sitting across from Lu Tianhua, was lightly clinking glasses with the charming actress beside him, preparing to down his expensive red wine in one gulp. But the moment he heard Lu Tianhua utter the name "Qin Zheng," he froze! The rim of his glass stopped at his lips, and his previously nonchalant gaze sharpened, like a cheetah that had caught a whiff of something unusual.

He put down his wine glass, leaning forward instinctively, wanting to hear what went wrong with the rising star he'd just been "promoted" to. After all, the company had invested a lot of money and resources to make him famous.

"Boss, Qin Zheng has gotten into a huge scandal tonight!" The assistant was so nervous he was almost crying! That damn Qin Zheng, he really doesn't know what's good for him, he dares to piggyback on anyone's fame.

Since Lee Ji-eun was rumored to be dating that guy last year, and she herself confirmed it to be true, let alone in China, who in the global entertainment industry would dare to easily provoke her?

There are even rumors that she was attacked in Cape Town. Afterwards, several mine owners, worth hundreds of billions, all met their demise.
After that, no one dared to mess with her. Didn't you see how those South Korean chaebols treated her with deference? How dare that bastard Qin Zheng? Does he really think that just because he's famous now, he can squeeze into that circle?
Overwhelmed with nervousness and fear, the assistant was eager to convey the message that "something terrible has happened," but in a moment of mental lapse, he forgot the most crucial name!
Upon hearing the term "scandal," Lu Tianhua's tense nerves relaxed slightly, a sense of disdain washing over him as if it were a trivial matter. He even harbored a hint of shrewd calculation, his tone becoming relaxed, even slightly impatient:

"Is this all there is to this? A scandal isn't necessarily all bad! Have the company's PR and public opinion teams analyze this immediately and figure out how to steer it in a positive direction and generate buzz!"

He even started giving orders:
“Those entertainment media outlets we have good relationships with, give them some exposure! Let’s get involved ourselves and hype this up! The higher the buzz, the better! We need to capitalize on this…”

Lu Tianhua's words reached Stephen's ears clearly.

Stephen's tense body relaxed, and a hint of understanding even appeared on his lips. Oh, so it's just a celebrity scandal... That's standard practice in the entertainment industry, and it might even be a good thing. He raised his glass again, gesturing once more to the flattered female celebrity beside him, preparing to continue the wine tasting he hadn't finished earlier.

however--

Just as Lu Tianhua was eloquently outlining his "hype plan," Stephen's wine glass was once again pressed against his lips!
On the phone, the assistant finally regained a sliver of rationality from the immense panic and screamed with all his might:
"Boss!!! It's Lee Ji-eun!!!!"

"Lee Ji-eun? Lee...wait, who?!"

"Lee Ji-eun?!"

Lu Tianhua's hand, which was about to hang up the phone, froze in mid-air as if frozen!

The ease and impatience on his face froze instantly. The last three words were squeezed out from deep in his throat, filled with a heart-wrenching horror! His eyes widened to their limit, and his pupils contracted violently due to extreme fear!
And at this moment, Stephen—

He had just taken a sip of the full-bodied red wine, and hadn't even had a chance to savor its complex fruity and oaky aromas...

"puff--!!!"

The scarlet liquor gushed out of his mouth without warning, like a high-pressure water gun!

It splashed precisely and awkwardly onto the face of the female celebrity opposite, whose makeup was carefully applied and whose face was filled with astonishment!

Stephen didn't even bother to say "Sorry"! He didn't even glance at the stunned female celebrity who had been doused with red wine!
He whirled around like a poodle whose tail had been stepped on! His previous composure and elegance vanished completely!

"Lu! Who did he say? Lee Ji-eun? That Lee Ji-eun?!"

He was waiting for Lu Tianhua's confirmation, as if the name itself carried the power to destroy everything!

On the other end of the phone, the assistant knew that her boss finally understood the seriousness of the situation. With a sob in her voice, she described in the fastest and clearest words how Qin Zheng forced his way onto the stage to present flowers at the concert, how he caused the whole audience to scream "Get together," how Li Zhi'en responded coldly, and the terrifying situation where all the information about their "rumors" online had mysteriously disappeared as if swallowed by a black hole. She described it all word for word...

Inside the club, jazz music continued to flow tirelessly.

But the air seemed to have been completely frozen.

Lu Tianhua's hand holding the phone was cold and stiff. "That son of a bitch Qin Zheng..." These words were squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with deep-seated resentment and fear, "If you're looking for death, don't drag me down with you!"

He was in a state of turmoil. "Let Qin Zheng find a place to hide first. If he's not afraid of death, let him continue to wander around outside."

Hanging up his assistant's call, Lu Tianhua stiffly raised his head, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace as he looked across at Stephen across the room—Stephen's deathly pale face, filled with murderous intent, was fixed on him. His blond hair and blue eyes were no longer symbols of elegance, but rather carried a chilling sense of judgment.

Despite his fear, Lu Tianhua, as the head of Tianhua Entertainment, possessed a shrewd and calculating instinct honed in the cutthroat world of entertainment, and his instincts weren't entirely overwhelmed by terror. He had to struggle! He had to try to salvage the situation! Qin Zheng was one of his most valuable assets at the moment!

He licked his chapped lips, his voice trembling noticeably, yet he forced himself to remain calm as he tried to explain, attempting to evoke a resonance of "interests" from the capitalists. (End of Chapter)