As Ling Yichen strives to fulfill his mission across time and space, he and Jun Moran become increasingly entangled in the complex quagmire of the entertainment industry. One day, a veteran female artist named Xiao Wan'er suddenly approaches them, claiming to know some secrets of the entertainment industry. These secrets might help them gain a better foothold in this complicated circle, but they could also drag them into an even deeper predicament.
Xiao Wan'er invited Ling Yichen and Jun Moran to a quiet private room in a teahouse. She was dressed in luxurious brocade, her makeup exquisite, and her eyes held a hint of cunning and mystery. "Gentlemen," Xiao Wan'er said slowly, sipping her fragrant tea, "the entertainment industry may seem glamorous, but it's actually rife with undercurrents and many unknown secrets."
Jun Mo Ran frowned slightly and asked, "Miss Xiao, what exactly is this secret you mentioned? Why are you telling us?"
Xiao Wan'er chuckled and said, "Young Master Jun, don't be impatient. The first secret is about the competitive tactics used by some opera troupes. In order to compete for performance opportunities and audience resources, some opera troupes will secretly bribe the government to suppress other opera troupes. You are currently very popular, which must have aroused the jealousy of many of your peers. I'm afraid you will soon encounter such trouble."
Ling Yichen felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that similar cutthroat competition existed in the modern entertainment industry, but he hadn't expected it to be the same in ancient times. "So how should we deal with this? We can't just sit here and wait to die."
Xiao Wan'er glanced at him and continued, "This is the second secret I want to tell you. There is a mysterious force in the capital that controls many things in the entertainment industry. Whether it's the performance arrangements of opera troupes or the path to fame for artists, everything is under their control. If you can gain their favor and protection, you can naturally have a smooth and worry-free life in the entertainment industry, but if you offend them, you may be completely blacklisted."
Jun Mo Ran and Ling Yi Chen exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes. Although they were already somewhat famous in the Beijing entertainment circle, they couldn't help but feel a little insecure in the face of such a powerful and mysterious force.
"Miss Xiao, why are you telling us all this? And what is your connection with this mysterious force?" Ling Yichen stared sharply at Xiao Wan'er, not believing that she would reveal these secrets for no reason.
Xiao Wan'er put down her teacup, sighed softly, and said, "To be honest, I had some conflicts with this mysterious force, and now I am being secretly suppressed by them, making it difficult for me to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry. I see that you two are both very talented and upright, and I can't bear to see you kept in the dark and suffer the same fate."
Just as they were talking, news came from the opera troupe that several of their scheduled important performances had been canceled without cause, and some of their business partners had also broken their contracts. Jun Mo Ran and Ling Yi Chen rushed back to the opera troupe, only to find the troupe leader sitting there with a worried look on his face, sighing and lamenting.
"What are we going to do? Our troupe's livelihood depends entirely on these performances and collaborations. Now that they're all gone, what are we going to do?" the troupe leader said helplessly.
Jun Mo Ran comforted him, "Don't panic, Master. Let's figure out what happened first, and then we'll think of a solution."
After some inquiries, they learned that the mysterious force was indeed behind it all. They tried to find Xiao Wan'er, hoping to get more clues from her, but Xiao Wan'er seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.
Meanwhile, negative rumors about Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan began to circulate in the capital. Some said they used sorcery in their performances to bewitch the audience; others said they were of questionable character and had improper relationships with some high-ranking officials. These rumors spread far and wide, causing their reputation to plummet, and the audience who had previously liked them began to avoid them.
Jun Mo Ran and Ling Yi Chen found themselves in an unprecedented predicament. They not only had to deal with the survival crisis of the opera troupe, but also had to find a way to clarify these malicious rumors and restore their reputations.
In his predicament, Ling Yichen recalled his experiences in the modern entertainment industry. He knew that in such a situation, he couldn't panic; he had to calmly devise a strategy. He said to Jun Mo Ran, "Brother Jun, let's start with the rumors. We can hold a public meet-and-greet to show the audience our true selves and acting skills, and win them over with sincerity. At the same time, we should also secretly investigate that mysterious force, find their weaknesses, and use that to force them to stop their suppression of us."
Jun Mo Ran nodded in agreement, saying, "Yi Chen's plan is excellent. However, we need to proceed with caution, as the enemy we face is extremely powerful."
So they began preparing for the public meet-and-greet. During the preparation, they encountered many difficulties. Some venues refused to rent to them, and some actors withdrew for fear of being implicated. But they did not give up; with unwavering faith and tenacious perseverance, they ultimately succeeded in holding the meet-and-greet.
At the meet-and-greet, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran candidly shared their artistic journeys and passion for acting with the audience. They also performed excerpts from classic plays, demonstrating their talent with captivating performances. The audience was moved by their sincerity and talent, and many began to reconsider the rumors, gradually shifting their attitudes towards them.
However, their struggle against the mysterious force had only just begun. During their investigation, they discovered that this force had intricate connections with powerful figures within the imperial court. This made them realize that completely resolving the problem would be no easy task.
Just as they were racking their brains for a solution, a mysterious old man suddenly appeared before them. The old man had white hair and deep eyes. He looked at Ling Yichen and Jun Moran and said, "Young men, I admire your courage and perseverance. I know the predicament you are facing, and I also know some secrets of that mysterious force. If you are willing to listen to my words, perhaps you can find a way out."
Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan quickly sought advice from the old man. The old man smiled slightly and said, "Although that mysterious force is powerful, they also have their weaknesses. The reason they can control the entertainment industry is because they have incriminating evidence against some key figures. If you can find this evidence and expose it to the public, you can break their monopoly. But in this process, you will inevitably face great danger. Are you willing to try?"
Jun Mo Ran and Ling Yi Chen exchanged a glance and said without hesitation, "Thank you for your guidance, sir. For the sake of the opera troupe and for our reputation in the entertainment industry, we are willing to take the risk."
And so, guided by the old man, they embarked on a path fraught with danger and challenge. They didn't know what awaited them, but they held only one belief: to break through the numerous obstacles of the entertainment industry and protect everything they cherished. In this battle against mysterious forces, could they triumph through wisdom and courage? What would become of them? Everything remained uncertain, and they could only steadfastly grope their way forward through the fog-shrouded world of entertainment.
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