When Ye Bufan's words hit the air, the room fell into stunned silence. No one expected him to actually fire Cui Guangzhi.

With no General Manager in place, what would happen to Bros Pictures Inc.? Would it even continue? And what about the theme of today’s cocktail party? Would that still go on?

Tian Ruyi, who had been smiling moments before, stood frozen, her glass halting mid-swing. She hadn’t anticipated this outcome.

Had she misjudged this young ...