Chapter 287: Ban

The contract between Emperor Entertainment and Feimin was renegotiated; as Yang Shoucheng signed his name on the document, his hand trembled slightly.

"Manager Yang, may our cooperation be fruitful," Xiang Fei sat across from him, smiling, but his eyes were cold as ice.

Yang Shoucheng forced a faint smile: "Manager Xiang, I hope for your continued support in the future."

After signing the contract, Yang Shoucheng hesitated, then spoke up: "Manager Xiang, about those actors from The Young and the Dangerous... could we..."

Xiang Fei lifted his gaze, his eyes like knives.

Yang Shoucheng's spine instantly chilled; he quickly corrected himself: "Excellent! Such films should be banned!"

Xiang Fei finally withdrew his gaze and said coolly: "Good that Manager Yang understands."

Zheng Yijian was filming a hard-won role on set when the director rushed over: "Yijian, the investor just called—your scenes are being completely cut."

Zheng Yijian froze: "Why?"

The director lowered his voice: "Feimin has made it clear: anyone who hires you is declaring war on the entire industry."

On the other side, Chen Xiaochun's agent received a call: "Xiaochun, all your concert sponsors have pulled out, and the venue has been canceled at the last minute."

Chen Xiaochun punched the wall: "Xiang Fei!"

But after the anger passed, came a deep sense of helplessness.

The Chinese entertainment industry had completely turned upside down.

Every director and producer received implicit warnings—anyone who hired the actors from The Young and the Dangerous would never receive investment from the Feimin group.

One veteran director sighed privately: "Xiang Fei's move is ruthless—he's cutting off people's livelihoods."

Worse still, domestic newspapers and news outlets continued their campaign:

"Gangster Films Poison Youth, Experts Urge Complete Ban"

"Actors Zheng Yijian and Chen Xiaochun Face Industry Boycott"

"Xiang Fei: The Entertainment Industry Needs Positive Energy"

In Jingcheng, the Director's Office of the Cultural Bureau.

The director nodded approvingly as he read the report: "Xiang Fei did well this time. Today's filmmakers will sacrifice any moral bottom line for money."

The secretary asked cautiously: "Director, should we issue a statement?"

The director pondered for a moment: "Release a statement supporting industry self-regulation and cleansing the cultural environment."

That afternoon, official media published an article: "Firmly Resist Negative Culture, Build a Healthy Film and Television Environment."

Though it never named anyone directly, everyone knew—it was backing Xiang Fei.

Zheng Yijian's agent ran through every company in Xiangjiang, but none dared to take him on.

"Yijian, what if... you try the mainland?" the agent ventured.

Zheng Yijian smiled bitterly: "Have you forgotten that Xiang Fei's base is right on the mainland?"

Meanwhile, Chen Xiaochun's bar suddenly faced inspections and was forced to shut down for rectification.

"They're trying to drive us to death..." Chen Xiaochun sat alone in the empty bar, downing an entire bottle of whiskey.

Yang Shoucheng met Xiang Fei again, this time at Feimin headquarters.

"Manager Xiang," Yang Shoucheng's forehead was slick with sweat, "Emperor Entertainment is willing to fully cooperate with Feimin's industry cleanup—those actors' contracts... we can terminate them immediately."

Xiang Fei leaned back in his chair, a faint, mocking smile on his lips: "Manager Yang finally sees sense?"

Yang Shoucheng nodded vigorously: "Yes yes yes—these bad artists should have been purged long ago."

As Yang Shoucheng stepped out of the Feimin building, he let out a long sigh. He knew that from today on, the Chinese entertainment industry would follow Feimin Entertainment's lead.

At the Xiangjiang Film Gala, all artists deliberately avoided Zheng Yijian, Chen Xiaochun, and the other Young and the Dangerous actors and directors.

Former friends pretended not to see them; directors who had worked with them turned and walked away.

"This is the entertainment industry," Cheng Pei-pei whispered. "When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter."

Zheng Yijian left the event early; reporters captured a photo of him standing alone by the sea, lost in thought.

The caption read: "Once the Young and the Dangerous, Now a Broken Man."

At Feimin headquarters, Xiang Fei stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, listening to Bai Long's report.

"Boss, all their public appearances have been canceled, and all endorsement contracts have been terminated."

Xiang Fei nodded: "Good."

Bai Long hesitated: "Isn't this... too harsh?"

Xiang Fei turned, his gaze sharp: "I want everyone to know what the red line is in this industry."

He walked to his desk, picked up a document: "Issue instructions—Feimin will invest in ten positive-energy films next year and cultivate new talent."

A month later, Zheng Yijian announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.

Chen Xiaochun sold his property and emigrated to Canada.

The Young and the Dangerous film series was banned across China, as if it had never existed.

A film critic wrote:

"This is not the fall of a few actors—it is the end of an era."

At the Xiangjiang Film Association annual meeting, Xiang Fei, as Vice Chairman of the Chinese Film Association, delivered a speech:

"The entertainment industry must bear social responsibility and spread positive energy."

Thunderous applause erupted in the audience.

Everyone understood—henceforth, the rules of the Xiangjiang entertainment industry would be set by the Xiang family.