The grand ballroom was a sea of shimmering crystal chandeliers, flowing champagne, and the deafening buzz of the capital's entertainment elite.
Tonight belonged entirely to 'The Jade Phoenix'. The historical epic had smashed every broadcasting record in the industry, transforming from a highly anticipated project into an absolute cultural phenomenon.
The atmosphere was celebratory, but beneath the surface, the industry insiders were whispering about a completely different narrative. They weren't just discussing box office numbers; they were whispering about the terrifying shift in the corporate hierarchy.
When the massive double doors opened to admit the evening's guest of honor, a sudden, collective hush fell over the room, followed immediately by the rapid, blinding flash of media cameras.
