Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

Taro nearly collapsed and screamed on the phone, not caring whether his father's body could withstand the shock.

"Dad! The internet is flooded with people criticizing you, saying you're outdated, unworthy of your position, and abusing your seniority!"

Upon hearing this, a snapping sound echoed in the writer Lu's mind. Oh, it was the sound of a heart breaking. And that wasn't all.

"A petition has been launched online, with over a million signatures, demanding a ban on the exhibition and dissemination of all our works overseas!"

"And all my international awards have just been revoked by these film festivals!"

"All the overseas honors I've earned over the years are gone, all of them are gone! Dad!! What am I going to do now? I have nothing left!"

On the other end of the phone, Taro's voice was already trembling with uncontrollable sobs.

Those who survived those difficult times truly have a tough backbone.

Even with his face flushed and veins bulging in his neck, the great writer stubbornly refused to collapse.

Instead, I took slow, deep breaths and forced myself to calm down.

He cannot collapse.

Over the years, he has made countless enemies in the industry. Once he falls, the Lu family will likely be torn to pieces.

Even if the allowance or professional title is taken away, as long as the person is still alive, there is still room for maneuver, and there is still a chance for things to turn around.

"Where are you now?" Old Lu's voice was hoarse and low.

"I'm on my way to you, I'll be there soon." The crying continued on the phone.

"Alright, stop howling. I'm not dead yet, hurry back. I just received a notification from the organization..."

Just as the Lu family father and son were weeping and plotting their next move, relevant domestic departments issued an official announcement.

It also states that it respects freedom of speech and is tolerant of diverse voices.

Relevant departments have already interviewed the parties involved and ordered them to rectify the situation. They will also continue to strengthen the governance of cyberspace.

The announcement was only posted on Weibo in the country and was not specifically pushed to overseas platforms.

Those in the know understand that this matter is being closely watched overseas and will inevitably be exposed by some media outlets, not to mention the presence of online trolls.

However, after this announcement, many people in the industry who were on tenterhooks and even preparing to take action felt somewhat uneasy.

What does this mean? So fast, and resolved so decisively.

I've never seen such high enthusiasm before! Is it a job or a lack of people? This really makes them look like they're divided into different classes!

You know, the other party has been deeply rooted in the literary world for decades, with a strong foundation and institutional status. I thought we would at least be evenly matched, with back and forth going.

Is that all? In just a few hours, the winds of change have completely reversed, and the situation has become one-sided.

Some well-informed individuals, seeing the fighting subside, dared to report the true situation of the battle overseas.

The news completely stunned the entire entertainment industry.

A joint boycott? Cancel the award?

Is this a case of authoritative media directly labeling it as an open bullying of cultural benchmarks by outdated forces?

Are they living on the same planet? When did Li Xiang become a cultural icon? How come they don't know?

No wonder the authorities intervened so quickly, even setting the tone directly.

This is no longer a simple internal feud; it's a genuine international image issue that no amount of intervention can change.

Several senior figures who had planned to step in to support Old Man Lu immediately withdrew and fell silent upon seeing this situation.

They are considered senior figures with considerable standing in the industry, but no matter how senior they are, they cannot outweigh the overall national public opinion.

Anyone who dares to go against the tide and deliberately disrupt things on a matter that has already been decided is openly causing trouble for the relevant departments.

His fate will only be worse than that of the great writer Lu.

For a time, "Just how popular is Li Xiang?" became the question that everyone in the entertainment industry wanted to know the most.

No one could understand why he could get foreign media to take the initiative and why tens of millions of overseas fans were willing to stand up for him.

A host of celebrities and companies in the industry secretly investigated and frantically dissected the underlying logic behind his meteoric rise to fame both at home and abroad.

Fashion resources? Everyone in the industry understands.

Although the barriers to entry for high-end luxury brands are extremely high, as long as you are willing to curry favor, you can always get some resources, which is a path worth learning.

Film and television works? Domestic art films have long been a coveted commodity for A-list stars, even those that aren't commercially viable.

After all, with more works, you're bound to make a splash overseas to some extent; it all comes down to personal ability and luck.

The Met Gala red carpet? It's not unattainable if the brand is willing to promote it and has the resources.

After disassembling the entire structure, everyone's attention immediately fell on the most outrageous point—

That was the much-discussed rumored couple from the main story.

Based solely on his rumored relationship with Henry Cavill, Li Xiang's overseas fans surged by 320 million in just a few days, and his CP (couple) fans blossomed everywhere.

With two top-tier good looks and the ambiguous atmosphere deliberately created by the media, audiences worldwide are completely captivated, becoming increasingly obsessed with the pairing.

In other words, the secret to traffic, the source of viral success...

Is this some kind of publicity stunt involving a couple and fabricated dating rumors??

Just as the duo's CP reached the top of the global rankings, news broke that he had encountered injustice in China.

Those overseas fans who were already eagerly anticipating the sweet moments were instantly ignited, launching a full-scale attack as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

The sheer volume of voices from a massive fan base will inevitably attract the attention of various media outlets and organizations.

What followed was a domino-like chain reaction, fermenting and exploding layer by layer.

This also allowed Li Xiang to take down an old guy who was basically untouchable in China without having to get involved himself.

In an instant, every celebrity in the industry with a bit of ambition got excited and decided to follow Li Xiang's example and create a CP (couple pairing) scandal.

The top ones, being more action-oriented, immediately got to work.

Whether the hype is sweet enough or not, and whether the audience finds it disgusting, is another matter entirely.

In short, Li Xiang couldn't care less about any of that. At that moment, he was on the phone with the old principal: "Where did you learn this trick of using someone else to do your dirty work?"

Li Xiang naturally denied it outright, giving the standard three-part response: "I didn't, I'm not, I don't know."

His desperate attempt to distance himself from the situation made the old principal burst out laughing.

"Alright, it's not your fault. It was just the old man being stubborn and bringing this humiliation upon himself," the old principal said earnestly, his tone softening slightly.

"But this incident has inevitably made some people feel a sense of sorrow and despair."

"That's because they're used to running rampant in China. I was just passively implicated from beginning to end; it had nothing to do with me."

"You little brat, you always think you're right."

The old principal sighed helplessly, then said seriously, "I don't care if the process is true or false, but the higher-ups told me to talk to you."

"Try to avoid causing incidents of this magnitude in the future. The open and inclusive image that the country has worked so hard to build cannot withstand this kind of turmoil."

"Once you're tainted by negative public opinion, it's extremely difficult to reverse the situation."

Even if you don't consider others, you have to consider the country and the international reputation you've worked so hard to build over the years.

"I understand, but it really wasn't me this time. It was just a coincidence that the timing happened to coincide with the peak of my popularity."

"That's good. Focus on filming and hone your skills; that's the foundation for your career."

"Yes, don't worry."