Afterward, the trainees sought to raise objections, but Tiansheng Media swiftly silenced them.
Facing astronomical penalties and company threats, the trainee considered terminating her contract.
She had been on the brink of debut, poised to realize her dreams after years of hard work. Yet, by blocking someone else's path, she found herself reduced to nothing more than a pawn in a game of favoritism with capital.
With no recourse left, the trainee resorted to slashing her wrists one fateful night.
She left behind a testament of her grievances, but her social media accounts were controlled by her manager. In the end, her will and her tragic demise were suppressed, leaving no impact.
The manager at the time was Yan Xi's current manager.
Five years earlier, Yan Xi had heard whispers of rumors but had learned early on to tread cautiously in the industry.