Just as Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were making their mark in the entertainment industry, the seemingly ordinary preparation process for an awards ceremony turned out to be a key that quietly unlocked the door to the dark secrets of the entertainment industry, revealing the heavy shadows hidden behind the glamour.

This awards ceremony is an annual grand event in Beijing's entertainment industry, where many celebrities aspire to win honors and prove their status and value. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran, as popular stars, naturally received invitations and were full of anticipation for the ceremony.

However, during the ceremony preparations, some unusual details gradually caught their attention. First, regarding the award nominations, they noticed that some actors with mediocre work and unremarkable acting skills occupied prominent positions on the nomination list. Meanwhile, some truly dedicated and exceptionally talented artists seemed to be deliberately ignored, barely appearing on the nomination list.

Ling Yichen frowned, looking at the suspicious nomination list in his hand, and said to Jun Moran, "Brother Jun, look at this list. Some of the nominations are really puzzling. Take that Young Master Li, for example. His performances in his recent dramas have been lackluster, and his reputation is poor. How could he be nominated for such an important award? There must be some hidden story behind this." Jun Moran nodded slightly, his expression grave: "Yichen, I have the same doubts. The waters of the entertainment industry are probably deeper than we imagine."

As preparations progressed, they noticed more unusual occurrences. Regarding the stage performance arrangements, some talented and popular artists, who had originally booked exciting performances, were suddenly notified that their programs had been canceled or replaced, and instead given roles to artists closely associated with the organizers. These replaced artists were dissatisfied but dared not speak out, fearing that offending the organizers would jeopardize their careers in the entertainment industry.

Jun Mo Ran learned some inside information through a private conversation with a veteran artist. It turned out that the organizers of this awards ceremony had intricate connections with certain powerful figures and wealthy businessmen, using the platform to benefit their cronies. The unreasonable award nominations and performance arrangements were all the result of their manipulation behind the scenes.

After Jun Mo Ran informed Ling Yi Chen of this news, Ling Yi Chen angrily said, "This is simply a blatant trampling on the fairness and justice of the entertainment industry! If this continues, what will become of those truly talented and hardworking artists? We cannot sit idly by." Jun Mo Ran sighed softly, "Yi Chen, I understand your feelings. But if we are to expose this matter, we must proceed with caution. After all, we are facing a powerful force, and a slight misstep could backfire."

Further investigation uncovered an even more shocking secret. It turned out that, in order to boost the awards ceremony's viewership and popularity, the organizers had secretly orchestrated celebrity scandals. They deliberately created conflicts and ambiguous relationships between stars, then amplified these stories through the media, sparking public discussion and attention. Those stars caught in these scandals often became innocent victims, suffering severe damage to their reputations and images, and their careers were affected to varying degrees.

Ling Yichen recalled some scandals that had occurred in the entertainment industry before, and suddenly realized, "Brother Jun, so those baseless rumors were very likely the work of the organizers. They were willing to sacrifice the artists' reputations to achieve their own goals, which is utterly despicable!" Jun Mozhan nodded and said, "That's right. These underhanded tactics not only harmed the artists but also misled the audience and damaged the ecosystem of the entertainment industry."

Just as they were shocked and outraged by these shady dealings, a young female artist named Xiaoxuan approached them. Xiaoxuan, her face streaked with tears, recounted her ordeal. It turned out that because she refused the organizers' unreasonable demands, her previously confirmed award nomination was revoked, and she was also subjected to malicious smear campaigns by some media outlets, plunging her acting career into ruin.

Looking at Xiaoxuan's pitiful appearance, Ling Yichen felt a surge of righteousness: "Miss Xiaoxuan, don't cry. We will definitely seek justice for you and expose the dark truth of the entertainment industry." Jun Mozhan also comforted her: "Don't worry, we won't let these evil forces run rampant. However, we need more evidence to bring them to justice."

Therefore, Ling Yichen, Jun Mozhan, and Xiaoxuan began secretly collecting evidence. They visited various places, spoke with other artists who had also suffered unfair treatment, and obtained their testimonies and relevant evidence. At the same time, they also investigated the organizer's fund flow and the network of interests behind it, attempting to uncover the full picture of this dark affair.

During the investigation, they encountered numerous difficulties. The organizers seemed to have become aware of their actions and began to suppress and threaten them. Some media outlets with close ties to the organizers also published negative reports about them, attempting to tarnish their image and reduce their credibility in the public eye.

However, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were not deterred by these difficulties. They encouraged each other, strengthened their resolve, and continued to forge ahead. Ling Yichen said, "Brother Jun, no matter how many hardships and obstacles lie ahead, we cannot back down. We must fight for justice in the entertainment industry and speak out for those oppressed artists." Jun Moran's eyes were firm: "Yichen, you're right. Since we've chosen this path, we must persevere to the end."

As evidence gradually accumulated, they discovered a key figure—Mr. Wang, a high-ranking manager of the organizers. Mr. Wang wielded immense power in the entertainment industry, using his position to control all aspects of the awards ceremony and reap huge profits for himself and his interest group.

Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran decided to start with Lord Wang to find a breakthrough. Through clever planning, they finally had the opportunity to confront Lord Wang directly. At a banquet, Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran deliberately approached Lord Wang, trying to glean more clues from his words.

At first, Lord Wang was wary of them, but under their skillful maneuvering, he gradually lowered his guard. During the conversation, Lord Wang inadvertently revealed some key information, which further confirmed their previous investigation results and provided strong evidence for them to expose the shady dealings.

However, just when they thought they were about to successfully expose the truth, they found themselves trapped in an even bigger trap. It turned out that Lord Wang had already sensed their intentions and deliberately revealed that information at the banquet in order to lure them in and then eliminate them completely.

Realizing the danger, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan quickly fled the banquet. They knew they had touched the core of the entertainment industry's dark forces, and the ensuing struggle would be even more intense and dangerous. However, they did not regret their decision; instead, their resolve to expose the truth only strengthened.

After escaping the banquet, they began to revise their plans, considering how to break through the numerous difficulties and expose the dark side of the entertainment industry. They understood that this was not just for themselves, but for the future of the entire entertainment industry, and for ensuring that artists with dreams and hard work could showcase their talents in a fair and just environment.