The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

Chapter 116 Who's Behind the Scenes? [10,000 words, please subscribe and vote!]

On the other end of the phone, Shen Mo sat on the sofa, his expression unusually calm.

He was no longer the naive young man from his previous life who could be easily defeated by public opinion.

Having been given a second chance at life, he knows all too well that in the battlefield of capital and traffic, the truth often requires a stronger force to reveal it.

Just then, Li Yitong brought Dilraba, who had rushed over after hearing the news, into the room. Seeing him on the phone, she quietly sat down on the sofa next to him.

His gaze swept across the brightening sky outside the window, his tone steady, yet with a hint of cold sharpness.

"Naive. There's nothing wrong with what you did. Send the lawyer's letter as instructed, and make sure you make the right gesture."

"But at the same time, there are three things to do."

"First, find someone to retrieve the dashcam footage from the surrounding vehicles. Ask Mango for the security camera footage at the building entrance to see if it captured anything. It's a bit far, but let's ask first."

"Once you find the video, don't cut a single frame from the moment the figure rushes out. Don't release an edited version; release the complete timeline from multiple cameras."

"Second, have Wang Zheng cooperate with the police to find out the person's identity, background, and past records. If there is a history of stalking or harassment, then disclose it to a few media outlets with whom we have good relations through legal and compliant channels."

"Even if not, remember that he is not a fan of Dilraba, but a dangerous individual who poses a threat to Dilraba's personal safety."

"Transforming the label of 'violently beating fans' into one of protecting their artists from extremists."

"Third, contact Zhang Yiming and ask Toutiao to give us priority push for the full clarification video and objective reports from authoritative media, targeting people tagged with 'entertainment-focused'."

"Also, regarding that online marketing company we previously agreed to invest in, contact Chen Jun and ask him to introduce you. Let them make an appearance and use magic to defeat magic. If the results are outstanding this time, we don't mind confirming the investment."

"I want to see the public opinion shift before noon."

"Understood, Mr. Shen! I'll arrange it immediately!"

After hanging up the phone, Shen Mo's eyes were deep and thoughtful.

This public opinion crisis could not have been sudden.

From the angle of the photo capture to the guiding principle of the copywriting, and then to the precise and rapid dissemination rhythm after publication.

Every step exudes the air of meticulous planning.

When paparazzi take negative photos of celebrities, they usually contact the celebrity's company immediately to negotiate a price and squeeze out the maximum profit. If they can't reach an agreement, they'll fight tooth and nail.

This time, however, the other party bypassed all the preliminary steps and directly chose to ignite a massive online frenzy.

This isn't about seeking money; it's about seeking revenge.

Some people are targeting Dilraba, or rather, some people are targeting Shen Mo, or even Mohen Capital.

Shen Mo's fingertips unconsciously tapped lightly on his knees as his brain raced.

This was an organized and premeditated action.

Who is behind all this?

Is it a competitor for "Love is Not Blind" at the Hundred Flowers Awards?

The possibility exists.

The film's success encroached on the interests of certain individuals, and his rapid rise in the film industry inevitably attracted jealousy and resentment.

Using such underhanded tactics to smear competitors before award selection is a common dirty trick in the industry.

Is it Yu Zheng, who had a conflict with himself in "My Love from the Star"?

He was defeated by his own inferiority complex and lost face, so he certainly had a motive.

Given his personality and the marketing resources he controls, it's not surprising that he would do something like this.

However, the failure of a TV series' marketing should not warrant such a relentless and costly campaign against it; he should focus more on his own projects.

Or is it that "My Love from the Star" is so popular that some people are afraid that Mohen will also lose the Magnolia Award next year?

The stakeholders behind this are complex.

It could be a production company with other works vying for awards, or it could be certain industry factions that are used to sharing the spoils and can't stand Ink's aggressive entry into the market, so they want to nip the threat in the bud.

If it's at this level, then the opponent is more deeply hidden and has greater power.

His thoughts were in turmoil, but looking at the two people on the opposite sofa, Shen Mo's heart gradually calmed down, and then he smiled at them.

Anger solves nothing; a precise counterattack is what establishes authority.

"No matter who you are—"

He muttered to himself, his voice clearly audible in the empty room.

"Since you've chosen to take action, you must be prepared to be uprooted."

The most dangerous snakes are those that lurk in the shadows.

But once you launch an attack, it's impossible to leave no trace.

He picked up his phone again and dialed Zhou Wanqing's number.

"Wanqing." His voice regained its usual calmness and authority.

"Help me dig deep into the core marketing accounts that were pushing the news about the beating of fans all over the internet this morning, and trace their financial statements and affiliated companies over the past six months."

"In addition, we will focus on investigating the recent unusual financial movements and external collaborations of Yu Zheng Studio and several film and television companies that may compete with us for the Magnolia Award."

He paused, then added, "Remember, be discreet."

On the surface, Yang Tianzhen will use conventional public relations methods to stabilize the situation and clarify the facts.

But secretly, he had to find out this opponent hiding in the shadows.

This battle has only just begun.

He not only wanted to win, but to win spectacularly, so that all those secretly plotting against him would never dare to lay a finger on Mohen again.

"What do you need us to do?"

After listening to his series of arrangements, Li Yitong regained her composure and asked softly.

She didn't question or panic; the arrangement she had just made was more effective than any other response she knew.

Dilraba also raised her head, the fear in her big eyes gradually fading, and there seemed to be a little moisture on her eyelashes.

She didn't speak, but her tightly pursed lips and slightly forward-leaning body conveyed a silent inquiry and support.

Before coming here, she felt deeply guilty because of what she did last night, which caused Shen Mo to be attacked by public opinion.

Shen Mo's current arrangement has only slightly lessened her sense of guilt.

Shen Mo put down his phone, his gaze falling on the two of them, his tone softening slightly.

"Just continue as normal."

He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, and looked at Dilraba first.

"Reba, especially you."

"I know you were terrified last night, but now you need to put that fear aside for a while."

"This afternoon, you will participate in the brand event scheduled earlier, but you need to appear calmer and more composed than usual."

"Don't bring up what happened last night, but if reporters come and ask, you don't need to avoid it."

Reply with something like, "Although I was frightened, I'm grateful for the company's timely handling; everything is fine now."

"Your calmness is the most powerful rebuttal to the rumors."

His words seemed to have a magical power, gradually calming Dilraba's wildly beating heart.

She nodded vigorously, her voice still soft and sweet, but now firmer.

"I understand, Brother Mo. I'll handle it."

Shen Mo nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Li Yitong, his eyes filled with trust and entrustment.

"Yitong, your task is more important."

"You are a high-ranking executive at Mohen, a producer, and also my on-screen partner in a TV series."

"Your attitude, in the eyes of many, represents a trend."

He paused, then continued.

"What you need to do these next few days is to show unwavering trust in the company and in me on your Weibo account and in any occasion that may be captured by the media."

"There's no need for lengthy rebuttals; that would be a poor choice."

"Simply post a few photos of the person involved at work last night."

Li Yitong met his gaze without the slightest hesitation, and even the corners of her mouth curled up in a knowing and confident smile.

"Don't worry, I know what to do."

Looking at the complete trust in her eyes, Shen Mo felt a slight stirring in his heart.

Li Yitong stood up and tugged at Dilraba, who still looked somewhat worried.

"Come on, Dilraba, don't worry, cheer up!"

Dilraba stood up, took a deep breath, straightened her back, and followed Li Yitong outside.

Before turning to leave the living room, she couldn't help but look back at Shen Mo one last time.

He remained seated there, his profile sharp and resolute, like a mountain that would never be shaken by wind and rain.

At that moment, the last trace of fear in Dilraba's heart vanished, replaced by an indescribable sense of peace.

A blush gradually rose on her face, accompanied by a quietly growing affection.

With him around, it seems there's nothing to fear, no matter how big the storm.