On this mid-August day, Heng City Film and Television City was sweltering like an inferno.
Two middle-aged women suddenly appeared at the entrance of the "Palace" set, and before long, several people arrived with props to join them.
Leading them was a male host named Xiao Le, who was brought in through connections by Ye Wanmei. He specialized in covering celebrity gossip, boasting nearly two million followers on Weibo and wielding considerable influence.
