打了5年官司，公司都已被申请破产，钟薛高终审胜诉：此前被恶意剪辑“爱要不要”，被告面临230万元赔偿

Core Viewpoint - The founder of Zhong Xue Gao, Lin Sheng, announced that the final court ruling upheld the previous judgment regarding the malicious editing of his statements by social media, concluding a nearly five-year legal battle that began in 2021 [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The final ruling confirmed that the edited video, which misrepresented Lin Sheng's comments about high-priced ice cream, constituted defamation [2]. - In 2025, the Beijing Internet Court ordered the defendants to pay 2.3 million yuan and issue a public apology for the defamatory content [2]. Group 2: Financial Issues - In the same year as the first-instance ruling, Zhong Xue Gao faced bankruptcy due to debt issues, with a bankruptcy review initiated by Shanghai Zhenliao Trading Co., Ltd. [5][8]. - The court found that Zhong Xue Gao could not repay its due debts, leading to the suspension of enforcement and the transfer of the case for bankruptcy filing [8]. Group 3: Company Performance - Zhong Xue Gao achieved over 100 million yuan in revenue in its first year and surpassed 1 billion yuan in sales in 2021, attracting significant market attention [11]. - However, controversies surrounding its pricing strategy and operational issues began in 2022, leading to public criticism and financial difficulties, including unpaid salaries and a high rate of employee turnover [13][15]. - As of now, the company has been restricted from high consumption and listed as a dishonest executor, with unpaid amounts exceeding 25.72 million yuan, representing 99.98% of its obligations [13]. Group 4: Management Response - Lin Sheng acknowledged the company's operational challenges over the past year, attributing them to his management and expressing a commitment to rectify the situation through various means, including live streaming sales [15].