novelnext Chapter 583 Banning
Chapter 583 Banning
The entire statement was undeniably sincere in its wording and humble in its tone.
But netizens in the comments section didn't buy it.
"Now you know how to apologize? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"If apologies were enough, what would we need the police for? Take a look at Chenxi's court case filing notice."
"Using your child as a shield, and you didn't even write this apology letter yourself, did you?"
"You think you can just retire from the industry like that? Well, that depends on whether other companies are willing to hire you."
Even if you don't retire, no one will dare to hire you for acting roles in the future.
"When you were torturing Pan Yueming to death, why didn't you think about the child?"
Now that things have been exposed, are they resorting to playing the children card?
Some sharp-eyed netizens noticed that Dong Bailian's apology statement made no mention of Wang Dazhi.
They neither responded to the accusations in Wang Dazhi's statement that shifted the blame, nor did they offer any explanation for the matter between the two.
This deliberate use of white space only fueled the curiosity of onlookers.
So who made the first move?
"Could you two please show us your chat history so we can solve the case?"
Neither of them are good people.
One cheated on her husband and then slandered him; the other cheated on her husband and then shifted the blame to her lover. They should be locked up together.
At 2 PM, Chenxi Media held an impromptu media briefing in the multi-functional hall on the 26th floor.
The reporters packed the multi-functional hall to the brim, with two whole rows of cameras set up at the back, and people standing in the aisles.
Lin Wei wore a dark gray suit dress and stood behind the podium with a prepared statement in front of her.
She didn't use that manuscript.
"Thank you to all the media friends who are here today."
"Regarding the case of Mr. Pan Yueming's infringement of reputation rights, the company has officially filed a lawsuit with the court this morning."
The progress of the case will be communicated to the public in a timely manner through official channels. During the court hearing, we will not give any interviews regarding case details.
"I'm standing here today to convey a message to the entire industry through your lenses."
Lin Wei raised her head, her gaze sweeping over the densely packed cameras below the stage.
Since its inception, Morning Light Media has never been a perfect company.
We've made mistakes, taken detours, and paid our dues.
But one thing we have never wavered on is that Chenxi will never give up on any artist who has been wronged.
"Mr. Pan Yueming has endured unimaginable malice over the past few days."
He was slandered by his closest friends, insulted by the public who were unaware of the truth, and chased to the film set and surrounded.
The root of all this harm is a lie fabricated to cover up one's own mistakes.
"This may not be the first time something like this has happened in the entertainment industry, and if no one stands up to stop it, it may not be the last."
She paused for a moment, her tone shifting from statement to declaration.
"Therefore, Morning Light Media hereby makes the following decision."
First, in the future, no artist under Chenxi Media will participate in any projects involving Ms. Dong Bailian, Mr. Wang Dazhi, or Ms. Ren Jiaying.
Second, all cinemas under the Galaxy Cinema Line will not screen any films in which the above three individuals act or participate in the production in any form.
Third, the Nebula Video platform will not purchase or broadcast any film, television, or variety show works featuring the aforementioned three individuals.
The multi-purpose hall was silent for a full two seconds, then the sound of camera shutters exploded.
This is the first time that Chenxi has issued a blacklist order against someone in the industry.
It wasn't a private conversation, nor was it an industry unspoken rule; it was written in black and white into the company policy and made public in front of all the media.
A reporter in the audience raised his hand.
"Mr. Lin, how long is this ban in effect?"
Lin Wei glanced at the reporter.
"No time limit."
"If other companies hire them, what measures will Morning Light take?"
"Chenxi does not interfere with other companies' hiring decisions."
Lin Wei's answer was straightforward.
"But we have the right to decide what movies our theaters show, what content our platforms broadcast, and who our artists collaborate with."
This is a business decision, not an industry monopoly.
If anyone feels that Chenxi's approach is inappropriate, we welcome discussion; we don't mind laying out our reasoning clearly.
Another reporter raised his hand.
"President Lin, Dong Bailian just posted an apology statement on Weibo, announcing her retirement from the entertainment industry."
What is Chenxi's attitude towards this apology?
Lin Wei's expression remained unchanged.
"The apology was forced."
This apology would never have come if that video hadn't been leaked and if legal action hadn't been initiated.
"Dawn does not accept any form of out-of-court settlement; this is not just public relations rhetoric."
After she finished speaking, she nodded slightly to the reporters below the stage.
"This concludes today's briefing. Thank you all."
Lin Wei turned and walked off the podium.
The reporters, holding recording pens, took a few steps forward before being politely stopped by security personnel.
That afternoon, the news of Chenxi's soft ban was like a boulder crashing into the lake of the entertainment industry.
The sugar man was the first to react.
Cai Yinong posted a Weibo at 4 pm, which only had two lines.
"I support Chenxi's decision."
Someone needs to step up and uphold the industry's ethical standards.
Wang Changtian of Fiber Optic Media reposted Chenxi's Weibo post about the case filing notice, adding a handshake emoji.
Wang Changtian rarely expresses his opinions on social media, so his attitude this time is intriguing.
Other companies in the industry have also made statements, both openly and covertly, but most of them have told their staff not to mess with Chenxi's artists.
Even when it comes to dating, try to avoid dating people from Chenxi, otherwise they might not be able to protect you if something happens in the future.
On October 25, the aftermath of the incident continued to unfold, but the focus of public opinion had completely shifted away from Pan Yueming.
After several days of silence, Wang Bin, the father of Wang Dazhi, released a somber statement through a professional opera media outlet.
The core message of the statement can be summed up in one sentence: I have failed in my duty to educate my son and have let down my teachers. Effective immediately, Wang Dazhi is hereby stripped of all his performance qualifications in the opera world and is to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion.
After this statement was released, Wang Dazhi's family background was once again brought up for discussion by netizens.
Some say Wang Bin is "cleaning house," others say it's "sacrificing a pawn to save the king," and still others say that Mr. Wang, who cherishes his reputation all his life, is furious about his son's actions.
Regardless of how outsiders evaluate him, Wang Dazhi's dual career in the entertainment and opera industries has essentially come to an end.
Dong Bailian's side, on the other hand, remained completely silent.
Her Weibo account has not been updated since that apology statement.
Someone photographed her alone at the Capital Airport, without an assistant or agent, dragging only a suitcase, looking pale and haggard.
After the photos were posted online, the comments section was still filled with criticism, but some people began to fall silent.
It's not that I forgive them, it's that I'm too lazy to scold them anymore.
There's no point in kicking someone when they've already hit rock bottom.
On October 26, after nearly a week of continuous fluctuations, the stock price of Chenxi Artist Management Company finally returned to the level before the incident broke out at the close of trading.
Moreover, the company's decisiveness and toughness in this matter attracted a new group of investors.