Chapter 77

  "I've found it." Bei Fuming handed the file to Li Jin, "The Weibo account of Ba Xiao Pu was indeed sold to Shu Mu at the beginning of the year. The person who signed the transfer contract wasn't Shu Mu himself, but one of his trusted aides. That person is now also maintaining this account. It can be confirmed that the news about Luo Fei was posted by him."

  Li Jing had just returned from outside, covered in dust and wind, without even having time to change his clothes. Upon hearing the words, he hastily took over the documents and began to carefully examine them.

  "What about those few media outlets that first reported on this matter?" asked Li Jintou without lifting his head.

  "You guessed it, I'm also on Shu Mu's side." said Bei Fuming.

  Li Jin raised his head.

  He astutely noticed that Bei Fengming said "standing on Shu Mu's side" rather than "Shu Mu instructed".

  "Standing on Shu Mu's side..." He raised an eyebrow and sneered, "In other words, these few media outlets are affiliated with the He family, right?"

  Bei Feng's expression was solemn, and he nodded slightly.

  As expected, even if Shu Mu's influence is strong, he's just a celebrity after all. He doesn't have the ability to control the media.

  Only those who truly control food and clothing can influence the media.

  He's family has a deep foundation, with two TV stations under his control, and countless newspapers, magazines, and online media outlets in which he has a stake. When they speak, naturally everyone gives them some face.

  "No wonder Ruo Fei's matter can't be suppressed no matter how hard we try, I knew it, there must be someone backing him up and not letting us suppress it." Li Jin said with hatred.

  He Erxiao has now invested in HM Company and Shu Mu's husband's store, so he naturally won't just watch as Shu Mu is suppressed by a newcomer like Luo Fei. Moreover, with Shu Mu's vengeful personality, having such a powerful backer by his side, how could he not take full advantage of it? Of course, he wants to thoroughly crush Luo Fei and the entire "Star Voice" program along with him.

  Bei Fengming already knew Li Jin's overall plan and how crazy and risky it was. Seeing the sinister emotion flash in his eyes, he felt that his heart, wrapped in fat, had been lifted high. He couldn't help but advise: "Are you really going to do this? Are you crazy? This...this matter is too risky. If something goes wrong, you'll really have no way to mix in the circle."

  "Lao Bei, this is the only way I can think of to get what I want, the fastest and most effective. If I don't do it this way, all my efforts with Luo Fei will be for nothing." He stopped, looking at Bai Fengming with a serious expression, not a hint of joking in his tone. "If you're really worried, just pray that I fail."

  After finishing speaking, he threw the file on the desk, picked up the phone and walked to the window.

  Bei Feng opened his mouth and knew that it was useless to persuade him again, so he let out a long sigh, carrying the heart of an ostrich that didn't see or bother, and walked out.

  The city had been gloomy for three whole days, and it wasn't until the fourth day that the long-awaited sunshine finally arrived. Li Jin stood in front of the window, basking in the warm sunlight, which gave him a surge of energy from within. He lowered his head to dial the familiar number, silently thinking of an appropriate opening line. But unexpectedly, after a brief busy tone, a cold and mechanical female voice came from the other end.

  "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently out of service."

  Shut down?

  Li Jing's heart skipped a beat as she dialed again, but it was still switched off. Five minutes later, she dialed again, and the result was the same.

  How come?

  The warmth in his heart was suddenly shrouded in a layer of gloom, and in the ten years he had known that person, he had never seen them turn off their phone.

  In fact, he rarely answers his own phone calls.

  Li Jing slightly narrowed her eyes and flipped through the phone book to find another number, then dialed it.

  This time, the phone was answered quickly.

  "Hello, I am..."

  "Linder," said Li Jin, "hello, I'm Li Jin."

  Lin Xing's voice sounded a bit unexpected, but only for an instant. The next second, she spoke softly and gently over the phone, as if her smile could be felt: "Li Jin, is there something?"

  Ling Jin bit the inside of her cheek and decided not to waste time on small talk, cutting straight to the point: "Assistant Lin, I'd like to find Mr. Li, would you mind helping me get in touch with him?"

  There was a three-second silence on the other end of the line, followed by a distinctly chilly tone: "Sorry, Mr. Li doesn't want to see you."

  Li Jin was stunned: "Impossible, he..."

  "Mr. Li is very busy now, he has no time to see you." said Lin Xindao.

  It's impossible, he said, I can go find him anytime!

  His heart was pounding in his chest, the shout almost escaped from his throat, but just at the critical moment, Li Jin suddenly calmed down.

  He also lowered his voice: "Lin Xin, he doesn't want to see me, has no time to see me, or... you simply don't plan on letting him see me."

  "Li Jin," Lin Xin's voice was unusually cold and menacing, "I know what you're trying to do, but I advise you not to go too far. The Li and He families have been on good terms for years, each minding their own business, no need to disrupt this balance because of you. If you have any gratitude towards Mr. Li for all that he's done for you, you shouldn't let him get involved in this matter. If you're stubborn and insist on seeing Mr. Li, I'll do everything in my power to stop you."

  Having said that, Lin Xin resolutely reeled in his line.

  Li Jin held her mobile phone for a long time, as if her arm had frozen, without any movement.

  He didn't know that once Li Yi Heng lent a helping hand, it would be equivalent to declaring war on the He family, intentionally breaking the balance that had been painstakingly maintained between the two families for many years.

  The entertainment industry, like any other circle in the world, has a delicate balance of power. In the past, when the He family dominated, the Li family suddenly emerged and merged with the Feng family, sharing the market equally. After many years of operation, neither the East Wind nor the West Wind has overwhelmed the other, and the two families have become more harmonious, even if they occasionally engage in private struggles, it's just a little seasoning after dinner. The entire circle has also been developing steadily under this atmosphere.

  But this time, the behind-the-scenes mastermind was Shu Mu, and even the second young master of the He family. If Li Yi Heng stepped in to save the situation, it would be equivalent to directly confronting the second young master of the He family.

  One misstep would shatter the balance that had been painstakingly maintained.

  As Li Yi-heng said earlier, He's underworld background gave him an advantage in this competition, but he didn't have the confidence to win.

  Lin Xing has been following Li Yi Heng for over a decade, since graduating she has been by his side, maintaining his interests has become second nature to her.

  So Li Jin didn't blame her.

  But if he doesn't look for Mr. Li, who else can he look for?

  Li Jin put down his arm.

  The sunlight pierced his eyes, making them sore. He closed them, and the dazzling sensation that made him want to cry didn't subside until much later.

  He can't lose, he's come so far and achieved so much with great difficulty, it's the perfect time to seize the momentum and push forward, he can't afford to lose.

  Even if he will be destroyed in the next second, as long as there is a chance to recreate Shu Mu in this second, he will never give up.

  Li Jin suddenly opened his eyes. Since he had made up his mind, there would be no hesitation. He turned around, walked to the table, and pulled open the drawer.

  At the very bottom of the white name card box, an old room key lay quietly.