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The next day, the entertainment industry was abuzz with one sensational piece of news after another.

But all the focus was on one company, Black Swan Film and Television.

The hottest topic was still the media scandal surrounding Mr. Guo's ban that had been brewing for days. With the latest episode of "Talent Stage" airing, all the viewers finally understood what Mr. Guo had done.

Although this wasn't the first time Mr. Guo had done something like this, this time, under the deliberate amplification by a slew of media trolls, Mr. Guo's fan community had no chance to defend him. If anyone dared to speak up for Guo Jingming, various media trolls would immediately swarm to the battlefield, exploding the comment section.

Seizing the opportunity, Sujiang TV issued an announcement.

"After this episode, the management of Sujiang TV held an emergency meeting overnight to discuss Mr. Guo's disrespect toward contestants. The following decisions were made.

Mr. Guo was removed from his position as a judge on 'Talent Stage,' and we reserve the right to hold Mr. Guo accountable for any negative impact he has had on 'Talent Stage.' 'Talent Stage' respects the dreams of every contestant, especially students like Yan Shen who have made contributions to charitable causes. We hold them in the highest regard and will never allow disrespectful behavior towards contestants on our show!"

They also released a formal document confirming Mr. Guo's dismissal effective the next day.

Many netizens praised Sujiang TV's actions, and 'Talent Stage' was not negatively affected by Mr. Guo's scandal. Instead, it inexplicably gained a batch of new viewers.

The leadership at Sujiang TV was filled with gratitude toward Li Zhun. It was known that, because of vested interests, many people opposed dismissing Mr. Guo, but it was Li Zhun's influence as an investor that overpowered the opposition. Initially, the leadership of Sujiang TV was displeased with Li Zhun's interference in the show's content, but now it was all quickly forgiven.

Last night, after Gu Bai threw Mr. Guo out of a hotel, Mr. Guo took many photos in an attempt to gain public sympathy. But this morning, multiple official departments issued remediation notices, and hundreds of writers in the literary circle took the opportunity to attack, collectively reporting Mr. Guo's plagiarism incidents. Even the long-silent official media, People's Daily, made a veiled jab by posting a Weibo about copyright law. In no time, Mr. Guo became the target of public scorn, and his fan base—except for a few die-hard fans—swiftly dissolved.

By noon, after the release of an expulsion notice from the Writers' Association, even Mr. Guo knew there was no chance for a comeback. He edited a Weibo post stating he would resign as chairman of Hu Shang Zui Si Cultural Development Co., Ltd., indefinitely withdraw from the entertainment industry, cease writing, and then quietly deleted his Weibo account, disappearing from the public eye.

Though Mr. Guo had a tarnished reputation in the entertainment industry, as he was banned, many celebrities who knew some inside details couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy, echoing the sentiment of a netizen's comment on the incident.

"Capital once again showed the stars who really holds the power."

Besides this incident, there were two other widely discussed topics.

Hu Ge, an actor at the top of the entertainment industry with a massive fan base, officially announced his decision to join Black Swan Film and Television.

Normally, when celebrities switch companies, they choose to do so quietly. In such sensitive times, many detractors may jump out to criticize them, blaming them for unfounded reasons. This also usually includes trolls hired by the original company, a common occurrence.

Interestingly, on Hu Ge's Weibo, there wasn't a single negative comment. Any criticism was directed at Tangren Film and Television instead.

"As a seasoned Old Hu fan, I feel so relieved today. Two of my biggest regrets were due to Old Hu. One was that Old Hu was tied to Tangren Film and Television because of a past favor, and now that Old Hu has finally realized this and escaped from this sinking ship, I can finally say what I've wanted to say for so long.

Tangren Film and Television, get lost! Oh, and as usual, please hurry and get married!"

"I just checked on Black Swan Film and Television and found out it's owned by my idol Gu Bai. Now my idol has become my other idol's boss, double the joy!"

At the same time Hu Ge announced his contract signing, Black Swan Film and Television's PR department released groundbreaking news.

"The large-scale Eastern fantasy film series 'Divine Tomb,' produced by Black Swan Film and Television, is officially in pre-production! The initial investment is 2 billion yuan, with additional funding to be determined. The lead role of Chen Nan has been decided, and it will be played by our newly joined artist Hu Ge. The other casting is still pending.

'Divine Tomb' is adapted from a well-known online novel and promises to respect the original work without altering any plots.

Furthermore, the film will invite renowned directors from both the East and West to co-direct, with plans to faithfully recreate the novel's expansive universe using special effects to revive each scene accurately."

This news caused quite the stir!

The audience has long suffered from the entertainment industry's shortcomings.

Since the millennium, word often spread about some director's heartfelt masterpiece, a big-screen, big-budget affair that would bombard the senses. Yet, all too often, once the films came out, they crushed the viewers' expectations.

Then, with Hollywood's Marvel Universe, Pirates of the Caribbean series, Star Wars series, and other super productions emerging in endless streams, domestic films almost gave up on innovation, producing one batch of bad films after another. The audience's sense of aesthetics was severely damaged, to the point where even a decent local film is just the best among the weak, incomparable to these massive foreign productions.