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But by now, Xu Qingyan no longer had to personally engage in the game, nor did he need to plot meticulously to clash with others in public disputes—the rules of the game had changed.
Ji Chen was backed by the Xiliang Band and Starry Entertainment Company. Countless die-hard fans were cheering for them; they were practically walking money-printing machines.
If Ji Chen could be brought down by a few negative news items, the entertainment industry might as well rename itself the 'Fantasy Realm.'
"Ji Chen, you little rat, just wait." Xu Qingyan muttered to himself, "You hire people to smear me, buddy hires someone to boost you, to make you a hooked-lip sucker."
"You play the newbie, and buddy plays the good guy."
The next day.
Xu Qingyan had scheduled a meeting with Chen Ling from the TV station in advance; Lin Chuan had told him a couple of days ago. After repeatedly verifying that she was trustworthy, he decided to meet her first.