AWB Chapter 73 Undercurrent
Chapter 73 Undercurrent
Behind the brightly lit stage, a fierce, covert battle is quietly brewing.
The result of the first match was like a bombshell, causing a sensation in the entertainment industry.
Luo Li's team won by a large margin, a result that made Ji Yajun's face so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
He sat alone in the spacious office, the room filled with a suffocating atmosphere. The computer on the desk emitted a fluorescent glow, reflecting on his resentful face.
He clenched his fists, thinking to himself, "Luo Li is just a greenhorn, how can I let her be so successful? If I let her develop like this, where will I, Ji Yajun, have a place in the future!"
Ji Yajun was not one to give up easily. His narrow eyes gleamed with cunning and ruthlessness as he began to devise a counterattack strategy.
His first thought was to join forces with Xie Dong, the CEO of Jia Yi Entertainment.
In his view, Xie Dong held a pivotal position in the entertainment industry, and if he could gain his support, the chances of defeating Luo Li would be much greater.
He dialed Xie Dong's number, and Xie Dong's steady and powerful voice came through the phone quickly: "Ji Yajun, what do you want?"
Ji Yajun immediately switched to a fawning tone and said, "Old Xie, do you know how drastically things have changed in the entertainment industry? That girl Luo Li is really on fire right now, which isn't good for us. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Luo Li is already this difficult to deal with; if we wait until she grows stronger, what chance will we have? If we join forces and suppress her, all the resources in the entertainment industry will be ours in the future."
As he spoke, a sinister smile appeared on Ji Yajun's face. He seemed to have already seen the miserable state of Luo Li's team after they were defeated, and he was filled with smugness.
However, Xie Dong rejected him without hesitation. "That's her skill. You know my temper. I won't stab you in the back. You two should resolve your own disputes. Don't drag me into it."
Xie Dong's voice carried a hint of determination and disdain. He stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his luxurious villa, gazing at the neatly manicured garden outside, firmly adhering to his principles.
He had served in the military, and his military service instilled in him a character of integrity and righteousness. After retiring from the military and taking over the family business, he incorporated these principles into the company's business philosophy.
His company, Jia Yi Entertainment, has been committed to providing employment opportunities for veterans. In his view, although the entertainment industry is highly competitive, it must still adhere to basic moral principles.
Hearing Xie Dong's refusal, Ji Yajun was somewhat annoyed, but it was also within his expectations.
His real intention in calling Xie Dong was to prevent him from interfering, so that he could concentrate on dealing with Luo Li.
"Hmph, if you won't help, then don't. I, Ji Yajun, can take her down single-handedly." He snorted coldly, his eyes revealing a resolute determination.
After confirming that Jia Yi Entertainment would not participate, Ji Yajun, like an enraged beast, began frantically directing his men to take action.
His office suddenly became busy, with assistants coming and going and the phone ringing incessantly.
"Listen up, all of you! Do everything you can to get votes for Liu Sheng. Use any means necessary, as long as it increases the number of votes!"
Ji Yajun stood up and paced back and forth in the office, waving his hands incessantly, his emotions running high.
His subordinates obeyed and went off to carry out their orders, and a war without gunpowder quietly began in the online world.
Online trolls flooded various social media platforms like a tidal wave. Like a group of ghosts hiding in the darkness, they posted various comments praising Liu Sheng and belittling Luo Li, following Ji Yajun's instructions.
"Liu Sheng is the true king; Luo Li is just lucky."
"Support Liu Sheng, his talent is unmatched, Luo Li is no match for him at all." These comments flooded the internet.
In reality, Ji Yajun also used all his personal connections.
He arranged for his subordinates to campaign for Liu Sheng at various entertainment venues and fan gathering places.
Holding up promotional posters, they greeted passersby with beaming smiles, introducing Liu Sheng and urging them to vote for him.
"Handsome men and beautiful women, please vote for Liu Sheng! He is a very promising composer and will definitely bring you more wonderful performances."
Their voices rose and fell in the crowd, some even resorting to small favors to entice passersby to vote.
In this fierce battle for votes, money was poured in like water.
Ji Yajun sat in his office, looking at reports on investment without even frowning.
He had only one thought in his mind: he had to make Liu Sheng surpass Luo Li in the number of votes and let her taste the bitterness of defeat.
"What does money matter as long as we can win?" He gritted his teeth, a madness flashing in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Luo Li's team also noticed something amiss. Sitting in the rehearsal room, looking at the malicious comments on her phone, Luo Li knew Ji Yajun had pulled out all the stops.
Her team members surrounded her and comforted her.
Luo Li's team began to work even harder to prepare for the upcoming competition, constantly refining the details.
On the other hand, Ji Yajun's crazy behavior also aroused dissatisfaction among some industry insiders.
Some artists with a sense of justice began to speak out on social media, calling on everyone to boycott this unfair competition.
"The entertainment industry should be a place full of positive energy and fair competition, not a place where you win by using online trolls and malicious vote-buying."
This call received a response from many fans and netizens, and online public opinion began to gradually change.
Ji Yajun ignored these opposing voices and continued to do things her own way.
He firmly believed that as long as Liu Sheng's votes could surpass Luo Li's, he would gain the upper hand in this struggle.
He had been anxiously waiting for the voting results to be updated, and every fluctuation in the data tugged at his heartstrings.
"Why haven't you surpassed it yet? You guys need to step up your game!" he yelled at his men, his face full of anxiety and impatience.
While Ji Yajun's unscrupulous methods boosted Liu Sheng's votes in the short term, they also plunged him into a media storm.
How will this behind-the-scenes battle in the entertainment industry end? Will the runner-up's conspiracy succeed, or will Luo Li's team be able to successfully defend their title?
Everything is still uncertain, and the entire entertainment industry is watching with bated breath.
Behind the stage of the entertainment industry, which is full of temptations of fame and fortune, the good and evil of human nature and the bottom line of morality are undergoing severe tests.
In order to achieve his goals, Ji Yajun did not hesitate to trample on the rules, while Luo Li's team stayed true to their original aspirations and used their hard work and talent to meet the challenges.
This covert battle is not just a contest over votes and rankings, but a battle between justice and evil, light and darkness.