Seeing this, Jiang Ling's expression was cold and stern. "I originally intended to spare you, but lately, there have been too many people who find me displeasing and attack me. If I let you go this time, it's hard to say those people won't intensify their efforts. It's your bad luck to fall into my hands this time. With you as an example, let's see who else dares to court disaster by offending a formidable force. So, you should obediently quit the entertainment industry."
"No, please don't!"
Ye Pengpeng cried out, crawling to Jiang Ling's side and tightly hugging her thigh. "Ms. Jiang, I truly know I was wrong. I beg you, give me another chance. I'll never dare to do it again!"
The thought of the bleak, sunless life after being blacklisted sent shivers down Ye Pengpeng's spine.
At this moment, he cared not for dignity or face, nor did he think of revenge or venting his anger. He only wanted to preserve his career.
He choked back tears, "As long as you are willing to let me go, I'll be your servant. Aren't there a lot of people scolding you online right now? Even if I'm not much, I have tens of millions of fans. They are all my brainless and die-hard fans. I can make them like rabid dogs, biting those trolls and keyboard warriors who attack you."
"Servant?" Jiang Ling chuckled. "Do you think this is ancient times? Still talking about being a servant? Open your eyes and look. The Qing Dynasty is long gone. I don't need your help. I just want you to disappear, to vanish from this industry forever, so you don't offend my sight again."
She commanded sternly, "Let go!"
"No, Ms. Jiang, I truly, truly know I was wrong. Tell me, what do I need to do to earn your forgiveness? I'll do anything to satisfy you."
Ye Pengpeng pleaded pitifully, his current fawning, subservient demeanor a far cry from his former arrogance and wildness.
Jiang Ling kicked him away in disgust, as if kicking away dog excrement she had accidentally stepped on. She coldly addressed Sister Wang, "Take your people away, or not only him, but Ye Xianxian won't be able to escape either!"
Sister Wang, who was about to beg for mercy, felt her heart being stung by a venomous scorpion at the mention of Ye Xianxian. She quickly grabbed Ye Pengpeng and forcefully dragged him out.
Ye Pengpeng tried to struggle further, but Sister Wang hissed, "You're already ruined. If you don't want to implicate your sister, hurry and leave with me."
By obediently exiting this circle, he could avoid implicating his sister, could that be it?
Despite Ye Pengpeng's arrogance and imperious nature, he deeply cherished Ye Xianxian, his twin sister. He ceased to resist and allowed Sister Wang to drag him away obediently.
...
Ye Pengpeng's sudden blacklisting sent ripples through the entertainment industry.
When he posted his final Weibo announcing his permanent retirement from the industry, many artists and onlookers were left guessing.
Which formidable power had he offended to be forced into such a decision?
Since Jiang Ling's background had already been exposed, no one suspected that she, a vulnerable woman with no connections, possessed such immense power. Therefore, they did not connect Ye Pengpeng's retirement to Jiang Ling.
Apart from Flying Star Media, which suffered a significant loss and automatically withdrew from the battle, others continued to relentlessly target Jiang Ling, intent on utterly destroying her reputation.
Jiang Ling did not show any mercy to these mad dogs. She seized a few highly popular celebrities who were particularly vocal and directly issued them with a ban.
Before these popular celebrities could even react, they were completely finished.
By the time they understood the inside story and ran to Jiang Ling, weeping and begging for mercy, it was already too late.