Chapter 290 The Power of the Black List
Under Li Chengyang's manipulation, negative information about many celebrities was exposed one after another, causing an uproar for a while. This incident can be called the largest celebrity collapse incident in history.
First there was the nude photo scandal that shocked everyone, and now there is such a large-scale mass collapse of celebrities, which completely shattered people's beautiful fantasies and filters about celebrities.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television took this opportunity to quickly launch a red and black list, stipulating that anyone on the black list must publicly apologize for minor offenses, and face an industry-wide ban for serious offenses.
Qi Tongwei acted ruthlessly, banning a total of 24 artists at one time, five of whom were permanently banned and prohibited from doing any film and television-related work in the country.
The move by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television shocked the entire entertainment industry. Major entertainment companies and many celebrities were frightened, and many people began to conduct self-examination.
"Bingbing, you must not learn from those people on the list!" Fan's father was also frightened by this incident and hurriedly reminded his daughter.
"Dad, don't worry, I'm not that stupid. Why should I follow their example and sell out my country?" Fan Bingbing was also frightened and made up his mind to be careful with his words in the future.
"By the way, I read the announcement from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. Have you evaded taxes?" Fan's father asked worriedly.
"No, Mu Xiaoguang is in charge of all my contracts. He has made many people famous, so he should know what to do and what not to do." Fan Bingbing replied.
Fan's mother glared at her daughter, then said, "Judging from the actions of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television in recent times, they will intensify their efforts to crack down on bad practices in the entertainment industry.
I told you before not to get too close to the guy named Mu, but you didn't listen and thought he could help your career develop better.
Although I opposed you before, I didn't pay much attention to it, but now it's no longer possible. You must break up with him as soon as possible."
Father Fan looked at his wife's serious expression and asked in confusion, "Why is that? Bingbing has been developing very well in the past two years, much better than when he was in Huayi."
Fan's mother rolled her eyes at the two of them and said, "What do you know? Although I am not a high-ranking official, I am still a member of the system, and I can still see through some situations.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television's rectification of the entertainment industry this time will probably last for a long time, and it may continue in the future. Bingbing has hardly produced any good works in the past few years, and it is all thanks to the capital means used by the surname Mu to push it behind the scenes."
"Mom, is there anyone who talks like that? Why don't I have any works?" Fan Bingbing said unconvinced.
"Hmph, stop kidding yourself. What good works do you have? The Mu trick won't work anymore. You need to act down-to-earth.
There is an even more important issue. He was previously the behind-the-scenes driving force behind Taiwan's entertainment industry and had deep ties with the underworld. Although he has cleaned himself up in recent years, he is essentially still using the same old methods.
This kind of person is always looking for quick success and instant benefits in everything he does. It might have been okay in the entertainment industry before, but it’s not okay now. You need to break up with him as soon as possible.” Fan’s mother said firmly.
"Mom! You're just worrying about nothing, Mu..."
Fan's mother interrupted her daughter and said, "Shut up, what do you know? I've heard that the current director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television is notoriously cruel and ruthless.
It is said that there are at least 800 people who have been imprisoned because of him over the years, if not 1,000. I don’t want to see my daughter in prison at the end.”
"Wife, is it really that serious?" Fan's father asked nervously.
"Why would I lie to you? It's only been a short time since he took office at the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and more than 20 people have already been banned."
Mother Fan sighed and continued, "I have a sister whose daughter works at the State Administration of Taxation. It is said that in three months, no, now there is less than a month left.
The State Administration of Taxation will conduct a tax audit on the entertainment industry, and anyone found to have evaded or avoided taxes will be held accountable."
Fan Bingbing smiled and said, "This has nothing to do with me?"
"It doesn't matter? I asked Xiaomei, the accountant of the studio, and she said that Mu Xiaoguang paid 1400 million less in taxes through dividends, asset mortgages and other means." Speaking of this, Fan's mother was also scared.
If I hadn't been more careful, I'm afraid my daughter would have really gone to jail.
"Mom, wasn't it 640 million? How did it become 1400 million? And this is reasonable tax avoidance, not tax evasion." Fan Bingbing explained.
"You know shit. What's reasonable tax avoidance? That's tax evasion. It's Mu who is deceiving you." Fan's mother said angrily.
"Mom, are you telling the truth?" Fan Bingbing asked in amazement, somewhat unable to believe it.
"Why did I lie to you?"
After getting a positive answer from his mother, Fan Bingbing said angrily: "I will call him right now to ask if it is true."
Fan's mother snatched the phone from her daughter and said angrily, "Your brain has been kicked by a donkey. What's the point of calling at this time? If he flees with the money, the problem will become yours."
"What should we do then?" Fan Bingbing had lost his composure.
“Humph, I asked your uncle, and his suggestion is to go directly to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television to find Director Qi and tell him the truth.
Director Qi is such a high-ranking leader. If he says that if you voluntarily make up the payment within three months, then there will be no investigation, then there will definitely be no investigation." Fan's mother said.
"Do we really have to pay the additional 1400 million?" Fan Bingbing said reluctantly.
"It's not just 1400 million, there are also late payment fees. The specific amount still needs to be calculated by the tax bureau. No matter how much it is, you have to pay it. Do you want to go to jail?" Fan's mother said seriously.
"But we can't see Director Qi whenever we want. I'm afraid we can't even get into the door of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television." Fan Bingbing said in embarrassment. Although she was very angry, she couldn't see Qi Tongwei casually.
"Don't worry about that. I asked someone to find a connection. Although I may not be able to meet Director Qi, I can still get into the door of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.
Whether or not we can meet Director Qi is not the question for now, we have to show our attitude and let others feel that we are sincerely repentant. "The Fan family is not an ordinary family, they still have some connections.
Fan Bingbing was finally persuaded by his parents, and the family went to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television with the accountant Xiaomei the next day.
"Minister Qi, Fan Bingbing wants to see you? Does he want to see you or not?" Li Chengyang asked.
"What's the reason?" Qi Tongwei said without raising his head.
"For tax reasons, according to his mother, it was the agent's private behavior, and they only found out about it yesterday," Li Chengyang replied.
"Do you believe this? It may be true that the agent played tricks behind the back, but how dare the agent do so without the consent of the person involved? She knows a little bit." Qi Tongwei said with a smile.
"Well, according to Fan, her agent Mu Xiaoguang told her that this was a reasonable way to avoid taxes," Li Chengyang explained.
"Whether it's reasonable tax avoidance or tax evasion, Fan Bingbing will not be held accountable. Firstly, we must keep our word, and secondly, we want to set an example and encourage more people to turn themselves in.
I disappeared and told them to go to the tax bureau to pay the back taxes, and then issued a statement saying that it was her agent who did it behind her back. "Qi Tongwei said calmly.
"Okay, I understand. Then what should the agent do?" Li Chengyang asked.
"It was handed over to the tax bureau for strict investigation and treated as a typical case. After Fan made her statement, the General Administration also issued a statement to commend her for voluntarily paying the back taxes.
By the way, I have discovered that these stars have a weak legal awareness and lack education. You should contact the State Administration of Taxation to provide them with tax and legal knowledge training.
All celebrities above the third tier in the entertainment industry must go through a training session to let them know what they can and cannot do. "Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said.
"Yes, Minister Qi." Li Chengyang said and left.
Qi Tongwei was very satisfied that Fan Bingbing took the initiative to come to his house to pay the back taxes. Regardless of whether she was scared by herself or not, it was worthy of encouragement. Her behavior did play a leading role to a certain extent.