Light of Breaking Out of the Cocoon
Chapter One: The Beginning of the Conspiracy
Gu Yanting sat in his luxurious, spacious, and opulently decorated study, the dim, soft lighting unable to conceal the sinister and ruthless glint in his eyes. He looked at the overwhelming negative online narrative about Zhong Hua and A Yu, a smug yet cruel smile playing on his lips. To completely destroy them, he picked up his phone and expertly dialed a number. A fawning voice came from the other end. Gu Yanting said succinctly and coldly, "Increase the attack on Zhong Hua and A Yu. Hire more online trolls, create all sorts of negative topics, and make sure they're stuck in this quagmire of public opinion, never to recover. Money is no object." After hanging up, he leaned back in his leather chair, arms crossed over his chest, as if he could already see Zhong Hua and A Yu struggling in despair.
At this moment, Zhong Hua and A Yu were in their somewhat cramped but cozy studio. Zhong Hua was a talented young director, and A Yu was his screenwriting partner and lover. They had just finished an independent film that they had poured their hearts into, and they thought they would be greeted with flowers and applause, but unexpectedly, overnight, the internet was filled with accusations and insults against them.
"Ayu, how can these people fabricate so many things out of thin air? They say I sexually harassed actresses, and that you plagiarized the script. This is absurd!" Zhong Hua slammed his fist on the table in anger, his eyes filled with resentment.
Ayu gently held Zhonghua's hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, the innocent will clear themselves. We will definitely find the mastermind and clear our names." Despite her words, a trace of worry was also revealed in Ayu's eyes.
Chapter Two: Facing the Difficulties
Zhong Hua and A Yu began trying to contact the media to clarify the facts; however, almost all the media outlets avoided them or hung up immediately after receiving their messages. Clearly, someone was manipulating things behind the scenes to prevent them from speaking out.
"It seems the other side is quite powerful; we need to think of another way." Zhong Hua frowned, lost in thought.
Ayu suggested, "We can start by collecting evidence to prove that those accusations are false. For example, we can find staff members who were present at the time to testify that you did not engage in any underhanded dealings, and my script manuscript should also prove that I did not plagiarize."
The two immediately sprang into action. Zhong Hua began contacting the film crew members one by one, asking them to testify. Meanwhile, A Yu rummaged through her belongings, finding all her original manuscripts from when she wrote the script. The dense handwriting and revisions on them were irrefutable proof of her originality.
However, when they were preparing to release this evidence to the public, they found that the negative public opinion on the Internet had intensified, new rumors were emerging one after another, and some people even began to launch personal attacks against them and threaten their families.
Chapter Three: Mysterious Assistance
Just when Zhong Hua and A Yu were feeling hopeless, a mysterious person contacted them. The mysterious person told them via encrypted email that he knew Gu Yanting was the mastermind and was willing to offer help.
"Gu Yanting? Why would he do this?" Zhong Hua asked, puzzled.
The mysterious person replied, "Gu Yanting is a capital tycoon in the entertainment industry. His film and television company has always suppressed independent filmmakers. Your film has a novel theme, and once it is successfully released, it will threaten his interests. That's why he wants to destroy you before you even have a chance to stand out."
Zhong Hua and A Yu suddenly realized that it was all a conspiracy by capital. The mysterious person also provided some evidence of Gu Yanting's secret manipulation of public opinion, including the flow of funds and chat logs with the heads of the online trolls.
"This evidence is enough to expose his true colors, but how do we release this evidence and convince the public?" Ayu looked at the evidence with a mixture of excitement and worry.
The mysterious person suggested they contact a well-known self-media personality who is famous for exposing the dark side of the entertainment industry and has always maintained a fair and objective attitude, enjoying high credibility online.
Chapter Four: Desperate Counterattack
Following the mysterious person's advice, Zhong Hua and A Yu contacted the self-media personality. After carefully verifying the evidence they provided, the self-media personality decided to help them expose Gu Yanting's misdeeds.
Soon, an article titled "The Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry: How Capital Tycoon Gu Yanting Suppresses Independent Filmmakers" spread rapidly online. The article detailed various pieces of evidence that Gu Yanting had hired online trolls to create negative public opinion in order to suppress Zhong Hua and A Yu. In an instant, public opinion began to shift, with many condemning Gu Yanting's actions and expressing sympathy for Zhong Hua and A Yu's plight.
Upon seeing the article, Gu Yanting was furious. He immediately contacted his public relations team to try and suppress the news, but this time, his methods seemed ineffective. Netizens spontaneously spread the article, and major media outlets began to follow up with reports, condemning Gu Yanting.
"Damn it, who's helping them behind the scenes?" Gu Yanting said through gritted teeth. He began investigating the mysterious person's identity, but the person's identity was well hidden, and he was completely clueless for the time being.
Chapter 5: The Truth Revealed
As the incident continued to unfold, more and more people came forward to expose Gu Yanting's other misdeeds in the entertainment industry. It turned out that he had long used his power to suppress promising newcomers, monopolize film and television resources, and manipulate public opinion to promote his own works.
Under intense public pressure, relevant departments launched an investigation. After a thorough investigation, Gu Yanting's various illegal and irregular activities were confirmed. His film and television company faced huge fines, and he himself was banned from the entertainment industry.
Zhong Hua and A Yu were finally exonerated, and their film gained even more attention because of the incident. With everyone's anticipation, the film was successfully released, achieving both box office and critical success.
"This whole thing was like a nightmare, but thankfully we made it through," Ayu said with emotion, leaning on Zhong Hua's shoulder.
"Yes, thanks to the help of that mysterious person, and the netizens who have always supported us." Zhong Hua looked at the movie's box office results, his eyes full of satisfaction.
The mysterious figure, lurking behind the scenes, silently observed Zhong Hua and A Yu's success. It turned out that this mysterious person was a filmmaker who had also suffered under Gu Yanting's suppression. Knowing Gu Yanting's methods well, he decided to step forward after witnessing Zhong Hua and A Yu's plight, helping them break free from the shackles of capital and reveal the truth. From then on, Zhong Hua and A Yu became even more determined in their creative path, injecting a breath of fresh air into the entertainment industry with their work.
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