The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul-Chapter 1013 - 1012. Solve

The official judges provided evidence, and each of their comments was sharp and thought-provoking, garnering quite a few likes from movie fans.

The drama surrounding [Tang Shu allegedly using connections to secure the Best Actress title] was resolved perfectly, with the crisis defused by that very afternoon.

The Weibo posts of "Typhoon" and Director Xie received an outpouring of praise, and even Tang Shu gained a significant surge in followers thanks to the high evaluations of the official judges. Coupled with the buildup from "One Day Idol," her fan count skyrocketed past 90 million like a whirlwind.

Admins and veteran fans emerged from the ashes once the dust settled.

"I was holding back for so long—finally, I can speak now!"

"Look at my big sis’ all energies—never disappoints anyone, hhhh~~~"

"So, proven wrong yet? Where are those smug netizens who were bouncing around a few days ago? Come out, let’s battle!"

"When it comes to resilience, no one can beat my big sis. Respect."

"I just knew it... every time she stays silent, it means she’s brewing something big. And voilà—not disappointing at all!"

"Veteran fans know what’s up; newbies, take notes: the first tactic taught by seniors is to remain calm in the face of public opinion."

Newcomer fans looked at each other: "..."

Got it. Thank you.

After a symbolic celebration, the veteran fans swiftly changed the topic, pragmatically steering the discussion toward thanking the fans for their support.

"Follower count successfully surpassed 90 million. Starshine Media, are you ready?"

"You’ve already given us theater tickets, movie premiere invites, COOl women’s clothing discount cards... all sorts of gifts—what’s the next big event?"

"Excited! You can always trust Tang Shu’s creative ability!"

"Keeping a close eye on Tang Shu’s Weibo and Starshine Media’s website. I’m ready—let’s go big!"

Starshine Media, however, stated they weren’t prepared at all... as Shen Yan gleefully watched a continuous stream of bot accounts sparkling in his eyes.

"As expected, someone’s pulling strings behind the scenes!"

To trace the origin of these bots, the IT department went through painstaking efforts. The culprits were highly cautious, having switched through multiple proxy bot accounts and made payments using three entirely different banks.

"Tsk, who’s so dead-set against us? Slippery as an eel!"

"Pulling off something this seamless—it’s most definitely a veteran in the industry. There’s no way anyone inexperienced could have so many tactics. My bet is on Vast Entertainment."

"Vast Entertainment? You mean Feng Yan?"

"Unclear, but she seems like a likely suspect."

Unfortunately, all leads ran dry. The only certainty was that someone had their eyes set on Starshine Media—or perhaps Tang Shu?

The team slumped over their desks, feeling utterly helpless for the first time.

"Still no contact from the boss?"

"Nope—Sister Luo said she requested a full twenty-day leave, claiming the area has no signal whatsoever. There’s simply no way to reach her."

Shen Yan was utterly baffled—what kind of era are we living in where there are still places without any signal?

This defied all logic!

Meanwhile, in the very location Shen Yan deemed "illogical," an intense chase scene was unfolding. In the sprawling forest, figures moved swiftly, blending almost seamlessly with the ground, dodging incoming fire from multiple directions.

"Bang, bang—"

Tang Shu stopped and quickly evaded her original position. Within mere moments of vacating the spot, it was struck. A teasing laugh came through her earpiece.

"Pretty quick reflexes."

Shan Jiang’s gaze brimmed with satisfaction. "I take back what I said earlier—you really are a genius."

"Thanks for the compliment?"

Repositioning herself on higher ground, Tang Shu crouched in the crack of a rock to prepare again, her spirits far from lifted by the praise. Her thoughts drifted to a few days prior, when Shan Jiang had berated her ruthlessly.

But ever since she mastered concealing her aura and presence perfectly, Tang Shu had been thriving. Her training progress could truly be described as leaps and bounds.

With absolute strength, this novice had earned Shan Jiang’s newfound respect.

"Don’t get cocky—this was just the appetizer. The main course starts now," Shan Jiang declared, pulling the trigger once again. Tang Shu’s instincts warned of danger, prompting her to dodge immediately while locking onto Shan Jiang’s location.

***

In mid-February, Tang Shu concluded her more than 20-day closed training session, stepping out through that inconspicuous iron door just one day before her final exams.

"This is truly hiding in plain sight—are you sure installing a door like this in a farmstay won’t cause problems?"

Standing at the entrance, Tang Shu voiced a long-buried question from the back of her mind.

Wen Nuan tapped the car key fob, causing the nearby Hummer to flash its lights twice before settling back into calm.

"Occasionally, one or two curious tourists pass by and inquire. But Captain Song’s cooking is pretty great—you should try it next time."

"Wait, you actually entertain tourists?"

"Of course. When it comes to acting, we’re professionals too."

Tang—newly crowned Best Actress—Shu: "..."

I feel like you’re mocking me.

With a blank expression, Tang Shu rubbed her face and settled into the passenger seat. "So, how’s this farmstay’s income, then?"

"Not bad at all—if not for occasionally hosting temporary team members in the three-story building, it could probably even be listed on a travel app to earn some lodging fees."

"...You realize I wasn’t seriously asking, right?"

"I know, but Captain Song keeps bragging about this to me, and I’ve heard it so many times my ears are bleeding."

Wen Nuan, undoubtedly someone who retaliates tit for tat, seized this opportunity to vent all her grievances with Captain Song onto Tang Shu, earning herself a hefty eye-roll from the latter.

"How’s that situation going? Have you extracted information from Ah Cui yet?"

"Her lips are tight as ever—and she’s surprisingly persuasive. We’ve switched interrogation crews multiple times."

"Sounds like you’ve got a tough nut to crack."

"We did gain something, though—you mentioned earlier, and you were right, Miss Ah Cui’s real age is definitely not young. Remember that impatient village head of Collar Village?"

"I remember."

"According to him, he saw Ah Cui when he was a kid in the village. We’re guessing her true age is at least sixty to seventy years old."

Wen Nuan’s expression was hard to describe, her complexion grim. "Thanks to your research these past twenty days, we finally managed to lift the Gu Insect control from those people."

She could hardly imagine how troublesome it would’ve been without a targeted approach toward tackling the Gu Insects.

Tang Shu leaned forward and extended a finger toward her own dark circles. "Look at these panda eyes—if there hadn’t been any progress, you guys wouldn’t have let me out."

"Hmph, don’t think I don’t know you sneaked off last night to test your night vision against Shan Jiang and his crew. You brought this upon yourself."

"If I hadn’t been researching, I wouldn’t have needed to spend my nights on it."