As the Lin Yanzhi incident fermented, many people once again witnessed the terror of the "Shen Yin Zhe." It seemed that with them around, no secret could remain. And this organization had been serving Ting Yu all along. It felt as though daring to do anything detrimental to Ting Yu meant waiting to be exposed.
This organization, which appeared during the city championships, had grown to an unimaginable scale. They usually posted gossip news from the entertainment industry and occasionally displayed screenshots of charity donation records, claiming their charitable nature and stating that most of the money earned was used for good causes. This approach had garnered them the support of many, presenting a positive image. Many even felt that being a member of the Shen Yin Zhe was a great choice, as it allowed one to bring the truth to the public and do good deeds.
Lin Yanzhi's carefully crafted image collapsed. Endorsements he had just received were terminated, and various variety shows removed him from their lineups. This series of chain reactions not only spelled the end for Lin Yanzhi but also resulted in Cass Entertainment's investments over this period being completely wasted. This initial foray into the domestic entertainment scene could be described as a substantial loss.
Lin Yanzhi's situation became even more awkward. Cass Entertainment demanded compensation for breach of endorsement contracts, while many people in China cursed him for being an "orphan." He couldn't stay in China, and he dared not return abroad. He, who had been in the spotlight just a few days prior, had suddenly fallen into such disrepute, eliciting sighs of regret.
However, this matter also reached overseas entertainment companies.
Han Guo. Shi Ma Entertainment.
Jin Gen Shuo was leisurely sipping red wine in his office when the door was suddenly pushed open by his assistant. Just as he was about to get angry, he saw the assistant's anxious face.
"What's going on?"
"President Jin, Cass Entertainment's first battle has ended in complete defeat!"
"Impossible. While Cass Entertainment isn't a top global company, their marketing is renowned." Jin Gen Shuo frowned. In his opinion, even if Cass Entertainment couldn't make much of a splash, they shouldn't have suffered a complete defeat, right? Even if they couldn't create a top star, nurturing one or two A-listers should have been easy.
"I heard they kicked a steel plate. Their movie was crushed by someone called Jiang Nan, their song was crushed by that new music god, Ting Yu, and Lin Yanzhi has become a public enemy."
"Jiang Nan, Ting Yu. Do you have their profiles?"
"I'll send them to your email shortly."
"Alright." Jin Gen Shuo nodded. Seeing that the assistant hadn't left, he was momentarily stunned, then a smile crept onto his lips. He reached out towards a certain "mysterious area," only to be shocked by the assistant's words.
"This Ting Yu released a song, and it's said to be a declaration of war against us, claiming he is the king of the Chinese music scene, and that no one can touch it with him around. He's also a participating producer in the 'Time Music King' competition for the Chinese music scene this year."
"Axi! Such boastful words!" Jin Gen Shuo immediately sneered upon hearing this. This Ting Yu, after defeating a mere Cass Entertainment, dared to declare himself king? Then they would wait for the 'Time Music King' and show him the power of Han Guo music!
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Wo Guo. Ni Wei Entertainment.
The director of the music department, Morita Yumi, was a white-collar professional in her thirties. Ni Wei Entertainment was a family business that, under the management of Morita Yumi's parents, had consistently ranked among the top three entertainment companies in Wo Guo for many years.
It was past closing time, and she was about to leave when she noticed a new email in her inbox. She opened it out of curiosity.
"Ting Yu of the Chinese music scene has issued a challenge to all overseas entertainment companies, arrogantly declaring himself the king of Eastern cultural entertainment!" Below it was a photo of Ting Yu. In the photo, he sat on a throne, his languid gaze and the smile on his lips, which could make thousands of girls swoon, instantly captivated Morita Yumi, causing her legs to clamp together tightly!
"Dame!"
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"Latest news: Ting Yu will represent the Chinese music scene in the 'Time Music King' and claims winning is too easy!"
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"Did you hear? Ting Yu of the Chinese music scene has announced to the global entertainment industry that he is the king!"
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"The 'Time Music King' hasn't even begun, and Ting Yu of the Chinese music scene is already boasting of sweeping the world!"
As increasingly outrageous rumors spread worldwide, the name Ting Yu appeared in the sights of overseas entertainment companies for the first time. They had no idea why Ting Yu was so arrogant. After all, even the United States, with its three consecutive championships in the 'Time Music King,' did not boast to this extent.
"Baka! Does he even know what kind of competition the 'Time Music King' is?"
"This Ting Yu thinks he can be so arrogant just by defeating the insignificant Cass Entertainment, f*ck!"
"He's made me angry again with his arrogance. Wait until the 'Time Music King' begins, and I'll show him!"
"China has been reticent for so many years, and the first participant to return to the 'Time Music King' is such an arrogant contestant?" On foreign social media platforms, many people began to respond to Ting Yu's arrogant remarks. Many also searched for Ting Yu's songs. Riding this wave, several of Ting Yu's songs surprisingly climbed into the top fifty on the Time Music Chart! This was Ting Yu's best achievement yet.
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The 'Time Music King' was still some time away. Although the outside world was abuzz, many people did not pay attention to foreign news. What everyone was most concerned about now was the progress of 'King of Masks.' The tenth episode of 'King of Masks' aired tonight, and this episode also carried a surprising piece of news.
"High energy throughout the show!" When people asked what made it so high-energy, opinions were divided. Some said it was Dark Night Rabbit's cracking note and elimination. Others said it was Wolf Fang being shaved clean and then eliminated. There were also claims that Wolf Fang broke Dark Night Rabbit's consecutive championship myth and won the King of Masks for the episode. Still others said Mo Yan's persona had completely collapsed.
Various rumors were flying, all presented with a semblance of truth. However, these messages were too outrageous, and many netizens dismissed them as marketing hype. But these rumors had indeed created immense anticipation for this episode of 'King of Masks.'
"Dark Night Rabbit cracking a note, the biggest joke!"
"That's right, Wolf Fang is indeed powerful, but he's already been crushed by Dark Night Rabbit twice."
"However, teacher Mo Yan is truly wronged. At his age, to be targeted by those moral crusaders."
"What can be done? You can never shut the mouths of those trolls."
"What we can do is speak up more for teacher Mo Yan when those trolls attack him, so that this veteran who has dedicated decades to the Chinese music scene doesn't get disheartened."
As usual, before the episode even began airing, while the screen displayed sponsor advertisements, the bullet comments were already scrolling wildly. Although Wolf Fang had stolen the spotlight in the previous episode, causing Mo Yan to shed tears on stage and endure public criticism, the most popular contestant on the show remained Dark Night Rabbit. If he won this episode, he would have been the King of Masks for ten consecutive weeks. From the beginning of the show, he had never lost, his record could undoubtedly be described as glorious!