Lin Yue's phone screen lit up, the short yet threatening text message like a bombshell, sending shockwaves through the already tense film crew. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran exchanged a glance, seeing the same unwavering determination in each other's eyes. No matter how difficult the road ahead, they would never bow down to the mysterious man.
"We absolutely cannot let him succeed." Ling Yichen's voice was deep yet powerful. "We must find his weakness before he acts."
Jun Mo Ran nodded slightly, quickly calming down: "Lin Yue, reply to him first, try to stall for time, and sound him out."
Lin Yue took a deep breath, her fingers trembling as she replied to the text message: "What exactly do you want? The new drama is very important to us, don't force us." Soon, the mysterious person replied: "It's simple. At the new drama's press conference, you publicly announce your withdrawal from the production team, or you will bear the consequences."
Upon seeing the text message, everyone's hearts sank. The press conference for the new drama was a crucial moment for promotion, and if the lead actress, Lin Yue, withdrew at this time, it would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the new drama.
"This is outrageous! He's trying to completely destroy all our hard work!" an employee shouted angrily.
Ling Yichen frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Lin Yue, reply to him that you need to think about it and give him a vague answer. At the same time, we need to speed up the investigation."
At the same time, Ling Yichen decided to change his strategy, no longer relying solely on traditional investigative methods. He contacted a top expert in the field of cybersecurity, hoping he could help track the mysterious person's virtual network activities.
"The virtual network technology used by this mysterious person is very advanced, making it very difficult to track his real location," the expert said on the phone. "But I will try my best."
While awaiting the experts' response, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan continued to communicate with other overseas partners. Through video conferences and emails, they consistently showcased the advantages and potential of their new drama. However, the mysterious man's threat remained a persistent shadow over them, preventing them from fully focusing on the cooperation negotiations.
Meanwhile, the film crew's investigation team launched a thorough search for the paparazzi's whereabouts. They visited places the paparazzi frequented, and questioned his colleagues and friends, but to no avail. The paparazzi seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.
"Could it be that he really noticed our investigation and went into hiding?" Jun Mo Ran asked worriedly.
Ling Yichen shook his head: "It can't be that simple. There must be someone behind him, maybe he's waiting for instructions on the next step."
Just when the investigation seemed to have reached a stalemate, good news came from the experts. After much hard work, he finally found a weak link in the mysterious person's virtual network. Although he couldn't pinpoint its location yet, he could obtain some crucial information through this link.
"I discovered a frequently appearing IP address in the mysterious person's online activity. Although this IP address was disguised in multiple ways, I still found some clues," the expert said excitedly.
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran immediately organized an investigation team to investigate based on the clues provided by the experts. They discovered that the IP address was related to a small media company. Although the company was not large, it was known in the industry for its ability to create media buzz and frequently provided public relations services to unscrupulous companies.
“It seems we’ve found the right direction.” A glint flashed in Ling Yichen’s eyes. “This media company is very likely the mastermind behind the mysterious person.”
Therefore, they decided to conduct an in-depth investigation into this media company. Through various channels, they collected information on the company's business dealings, employee details, and financial statements from recent years. After careful analysis, they discovered that the company had intricate connections with its competitors.
“The truth is getting closer,” Jun Mo Ran said excitedly. “As long as we find conclusive evidence, we can completely expose their conspiracy.”
However, just as they were preparing to take further action, the date of the new drama's press conference was drawing ever closer. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan faced immense pressure; they had to ensure the press conference went smoothly while also revealing the mysterious person's true identity in a short period of time.
The day before the press conference, Lin Yue received another text message from the mysterious person: "How have you decided? Tomorrow is the press conference. If you don't do as I say, your new drama will never get a chance to air."
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were extremely anxious as they looked at the text message.
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