The call took a long time to connect, and Li Youcai hurriedly and nervously said:

"Director Lin, regarding the censorship of those two films from my company, is there anything wrong with them? I've asked them to re-edit them."

On the other end of the phone came a cold, calm male voice, full of distance.

"Old Li, this matter was directly handled by the General Administration based on instructions from higher authorities."

"The exact words were, 'We must strictly control all of Golden Phoenix Film's cultural and entertainment works and treat its artists with caution.'"

After a pause, the person on the other end continued:

"Considering we've known each other for so many years, I'll give you a heads-up. Think carefully about whether you've offended any powerful figures recently."

"If you have one, hurry up and go kowtow and apologize to them, otherwise your company is definitely doomed."

"Also, don't call me again, to avoid causing misunderstandings at the higher-ups."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Li Youcai stared blankly at his phone, every word Director Lin said echoing in his mind.

Stop contacting him? That's like giving up on yourself completely!

He was his biggest backer. Without Director Lin's support, who would still give him face like before?

He felt like the sky was falling.

And what Director Lin said, that the General Administration acted according to instructions from higher authorities?

What kind of person would be a big shot who can command the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television?

Does Golden Phoenix Pictures strictly control all its cultural and entertainment works? Does it treat its artists with caution?

This is a ban!

How can Li Youcai possibly turn the tables?

But I haven't offended any big shots recently, have I?

Who is trying to sabotage themselves?

Li Youcai was panicked and his heart was filled with despair.

Just then, his phone rang again, and he answered it instinctively.

Then a shocked male voice came from the microphone.

"Mr. Li, my spot at the New Year's Eve gala has been taken by someone else, and the person who took my place is Zhang Liying!"

"What? She replaced you?"

Upon hearing the name Zhang Liying, Li Youcai suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

A bold idea came to mind.

Could the person who suppressed me be standing up for Zhang Liying?

Otherwise, why would it be such a coincidence?

I started by targeting her relentlessly, and now I'm being explicitly blacklisted.

Lin Ziwei's spot at the party was also taken by her.

These two things must be connected!

Otherwise, even if you offend someone.

However, given that Director Lin had explicitly criticized Zhang Liying, the gala's production team would not be able to invite her again.

But the official television station, disregarding Director Lin's attitude, went and cleared her name.

That's enough to explain the problem.

At this moment, all doubts became clear.

But what makes Zhang Liying so special? How could she possibly know such a high-ranking leader?

People at that level are not someone she can seduce with her beauty.

But none of that matters now; the most urgent thing is to get her forgiveness.

Li Youcai acted swiftly and decisively, quickly leveraging his connections to convene an emergency press conference.

At the press conference, he publicly apologized to Zhang Liying with great emotion and admitted to his previous slander against her.

However, he dared not reveal the unspoken rules to the public. Instead, he said that he had been stubborn and unreasonable in his work, which forced Zhang Liying to leave.

In short, he took all the blame upon himself.

Congratulations to Zhang Liying on being invited to participate in the official TV station's New Year's Eve gala.

The press conference shocked the entire entertainment industry and caused an uproar.

No one expected that Zhang Liying, who had been relentlessly suppressed and on the verge of disappearing from the public eye, would make such a stunning comeback.

This news quickly became the biggest bombshell of the year.

"The CEO of Golden Phoenix Film Company publicly apologized to Zhang Liying."

"Zhang Liying has been invited to participate in the New Year's Eve and Spring Festival galas of official TV stations."

These two terms quickly rose to the top two spots on the trending searches.

In addition, the official TV stations also announced the list of performers for their New Year's Eve galas at this time.

In an instant, Zhang Liying's fame soared to a new level.

...

A well-known domestic cosmetics company.

At this moment, the company's planning and publicity department was holding an emergency meeting.

"The chairman has given instructions that we need to try to salvage the previous endorsement contract with Zhang Liying."

"Minister Chen immediately contacted her to see if he could meet with her to discuss renewing the contract, with the endorsement fee increasing by fifty percent."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou, I've made the arrangements and will set off immediately."

Minister Chen nodded hurriedly.

...

At Hengying Cinema.

Several investors, directors, and screenwriters are also holding an emergency meeting.

"Regarding the casting of the female lead for the new movie, we must secure Zhang Liying!" The largest investor's attitude was very firm.

But the director disagreed and became very agitated.

"Mr. Huang, the female lead for this movie was originally intended to be Zhang Liying, but recently you said you wanted to replace her."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. We just found a new female lead, and now you're saying you want Zhang Liying."

"How am I supposed to get along in this industry after this? People will think I, Liu Zhenguo, am fickle and untrustworthy. What will I become?"

Seeing the stubborn Director Liu, the investor looked embarrassed but had no choice but to explain.

"Director Liu, I know this is difficult for you, but Zhang Liying is currently very popular, and she is someone you have high hopes for."

"Wouldn't it be perfect if we could bring her back? It would definitely enhance the film."

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