The Legendary Road of Star Shadows Duo

Ling Yichen, a modern movie star, unexpectedly transmigrates to the ancient entertainment industry after an accident. Reborn, he is determined to rewrite his destiny.

In a theater troupe, he ...

Chapter 168 A New Journey and Challenges After Fate's Judgment

Inside the courtroom, everyone held their breath. The judge's voice seemed to carry boundless power, reverberating and echoing in the air. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan's hearts pounded rapidly. Their gazes were fixed on the judge's lips; every word was like a drumbeat of fate, striking heavily against their hearts.

"After review by the collegial panel, it was determined that the content published by the defendants Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan was based on facts and did not constitute an infringement on the plaintiff's right to reputation. All of the plaintiff's claims are dismissed." The judge's voice was firm and clear, breaking the suffocating silence in the courtroom with each word.

Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were stunned at first, then their eyes reddened, tears welling up. They embraced tightly; in that moment, all their grievances, pressure, and exhaustion transformed into the joy of surviving a calamity. The courtroom erupted in discussion. Supporters of the production team and media reporters cast approving glances, while the plaintiff's legal team stared incredulously through the documents in their hands, their faces ashen.

"We won!" Ling Yichen shouted excitedly, his voice slightly choked with emotion. This long and arduous lawsuit had finally come to an end with their victory. But they knew that this was just the beginning, and the international distribution of their new drama would still be fraught with challenges.

Stepping out of the courtroom, the bright sunshine swept away the previous gloom. However, before they could even properly celebrate, new problems arose. Although the court's verdict vindicated the new drama, during the long litigation process, some overseas partners wavered in their commitment to the collaboration due to concerns about public opinion risks.

“Mr. Ling, we admire your work, but the impact of this lawsuit is too great, and we need to reassess the feasibility of our cooperation,” an overseas business partner said tactfully over the phone.

Ling Yichen's heart tightened, but he still tried to remain calm: "Don't worry, we have won the case. The previous negative publicity was all malicious smears from our competitors. The quality and potential of the new drama are beyond doubt, and I believe it will definitely succeed in the international market."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan fell into deep thought. They understood that to successfully advance the international distribution of their new drama, they had to regain the trust of their partners. Therefore, they decided to once again showcase the highlights and advantages of their new drama to their overseas partners.

The publicity team acted swiftly, producing a beautifully designed brochure for the new drama, detailing its plot, cast, production team, and the professional awards and accolades it had received. They also compiled a series of exciting behind-the-scenes clips, showcasing the crew's dedication and professionalism during filming.

Ling Yichen and Jun Moran personally brought these materials to a video conference with their overseas partners. During the meeting, they sincerely recounted the process of creating the new drama and overcoming numerous difficulties, presented the court judgment, and emphasized the legality, compliance, and market potential of the new drama.

"This new drama embodies the hard work of our entire team. It's not just a film or television work, but also a cultural exchange and dissemination. We believe it will definitely attract the attention of audiences worldwide." Ling Yichen's words were inspiring, and his eyes revealed unwavering conviction.

After some effort, some overseas partners have softened their stance and indicated they will reconsider their collaborations. However, some partners remain hesitant, worried that even if the new series is of high quality, previous negative publicity will still impact its market performance.

Just as Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were racking their brains over the cooperation, Lin Yue, one of the lead actresses in the new drama, suddenly received a mysterious phone call. The person on the other end of the line claimed to have some new evidence about their competitors, enough to completely ruin their careers, but the condition was that Lin Yue would deliberately create negative news during the drama's promotional period to damage its reputation.

Lin Yue was shocked by this sudden request, and she immediately told Ling Yichen and Jun Moran about it. "How could they be so shameless! I will absolutely not agree to their request," Lin Yue said angrily.

Ling Yichen frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This is very likely another conspiracy by our competitors. They are unwilling to accept defeat and want to sabotage the release of the new drama again through this method. We must be careful."

Jun Mo Ran agreed: "That's right. On the one hand, we need to get Lin Yue to refuse their demands, and on the other hand, we need to find out the identity of this mysterious person and expose their conspiracy."

The production crew was once again in a tense situation. They increased protection for Lin Yue to prevent her from being harassed by her competitors. At the same time, they investigated the identity of the mysterious person through various channels.

However, the investigation did not go smoothly. The mysterious figure was extremely cautious, leaving no obvious clues. Meanwhile, the scheduled international release date for the new series was drawing ever closer, and the partners' attitudes remained unclear. The mysterious figure's threat hung like a sword of Damocles, ready to fall at any moment.