Chapter 2189 - 2192: The Fallen Qian Ning, the Comeback of Shen Qiang

"Eliminated just like that?" Not only did Qian Ning on stage fall silent instantly, but the three judges and the host present were also taken aback.

"Director, what did you say?" The host exclaimed in shock, "Miss Qian Ning's song was so perfect and yet eliminated?"

Upon hearing this, the show's supervisor said coldly, "Do your job; this is not your place to question, as music is not your expertise."

The host, whose claim had been refuted, was left speechless.

The three judges on the side became anxious.

"Director, are you kidding? From a professional perspective, Miss Qian Ning's song is flawless. How can you eliminate her?"

"Yes, Miss Qian Ning's voice is soul-stirring, and her stage presence is stable. Even on a world-class stage, she would receive hall-level respect."

"She's the most perfect female singer!"

Hearing the judges' words, the show supervisor said coldly, "In terms of singing, you are professionals, but in terms of show production, I am the professional. Are you fools? With Qian Ning singing like this, even an A-list celebrity couldn't beat her, and other contestants would become a joke because of it."

"And your evaluations of her before, what were you even saying? Just shy of pulling out a banner and shouting 'Qian Ning, I love you,' weren't you?"

"Is this fair?"

The show supervisor said coldly, "Besides, this is Mr. Gong's decision. Everyone here should understand that without him funding this show, it wouldn't exist—food, drinks, restrooms, all expenses."

"It includes the appearance fee for the judges and those of you in the audience. Today, not only do you have a lunch box at noon, but you do nothing and still get two hundred; who paid for it? Mr. Gong. So now, everyone shut your mouths, and let's continue recording the show."

Upon hearing this, the audience fell silent instantly.

Though they exchanged glances with evident dissatisfaction, after hesitating for a long time, no one dared to speak up.

After all, it's the local TV entertainment channel producing a show imitating a major station's talent show.

Don't mention public ticket sales; even giving away tickets wouldn't have many spectators willing to linger here to watch the competition.

So in this studio, most of the audience present, who received tickets and came on time to diligently fill the seats, were basically drawn by the two hundred yuan and the free lunchbox.

In such circumstances, almost everyone here relied on Gong Ziyi, the sponsor, for bread, making the show supervisor speak with confidence.

"Understand, Shen Qiang? Here, no matter how formidable you are, don't expect to defeat me." Gong Ziyi raised an eyebrow with pride.

But at that moment, Shen Qiang suddenly smiled slightly, speaking loudly: "This show's supervisor, what you say makes sense. Since everyone here relies on Gong Ziyi for their livelihood, respecting his opinion is right. After all, to eat somebody's food and take their money, then go against them, would be despicable."

Upon hearing this, Jinli Qianning froze, her beautiful eyes stunned and disappointed as she looked at Shen Qiang.

"This bastard is indeed no good. I thought he would speak up with righteousness, but unexpectedly, he adds insult to injury."

Just as Jinli Qianning felt disappointed, the show supervisor laughed, saying, "That's the way it should be."

Yet just as he turned around.

Shen Qiang suddenly said, "But as far as I know, the TV station produces programs where sponsors have no right to interfere, not to mention, what you are doing seems inconsistent with your station's program standards."

At these words, Jinli Qianning froze, her beautiful eyes surprised as she glanced at Shen Qiang, seemingly completely baffled about what he intended.

"Sir, I am the director of the program. How this show proceeds, I decide, and you have no right to question it."

Coldly tossing a sentence to Shen Qiang, the show supervisor smiled at Gong Ziyi beside Shen Qiang, then turned his head and said coldly, "Why are you still standing there stalled? You are eliminated, get off the stage, go do what you're supposed to do."

Qian Ning's beautiful eyes grew cold.

Meanwhile, the enchanting woman giggled, "This woman, being beautiful is an advantage, but living beautifully requires skills; haha, not understanding a thing, yet daring to mix, she truly overestimates herself."

Instantly, Qian Ning's delicate face contained fury, yet she was helpless.

Because she understood that even if she killed these people, nothing would change.

Thus, filled with grievance, she chose silence, turning to leave the stage.

But at that time.

She suddenly heard Shen Qiang's light laughter: "Qian Ning, wait a moment."

Qian Ning's lovely figure shivered slightly, then turned back, and instantly saw Shen Qiang smiling.

"Shen Qiang, you really don't understand etiquette. How many times do I need to tell you before you get it?" Gong Ziyi raised his eyebrows with a cold smile, "If you continue to tangle, you're only inviting humiliation. Today, you've already lost, be it Song Weiyin or Qian Ning. I think they should be clear; in life, I am the powerhouse, and you, Shen Qiang, are nothing!"

Upon hearing these words, Shen Qiang smiled and, amid the sighing gazes of the crowd, stated peacefully, "Gong Ziyi, don't be too arrogant; don't forget my six degrees of separation theory, theoretically, by passing through six people, I can connect with any stranger I want."

"Shen Qiang, you are indeed a fanciful dreamer," Gong Ziyi raised his eyebrows, "You have lost, you can't stop it anymore."

With that, Gong Ziyi smiled at the stage's Qian Ning, then spoke coldly, "Drive Miss Qian Ning away, right now."

Upon hearing this, the show supervisor sternly said, "Qian Ning, you must leave immediately, or don't blame me for calling security."

Qian Ning sighed after hearing this, then prepared to step off the stage, but at that moment, the studio hall's doors loudly swung open, and with the light from the hallways, a middle-aged man, bald in the middle with hair at the temples styled with hair gel, appearing about fifty years old, led several people in hurriedly.

"Deputy Director Wang, Director Ge!" The show supervisor hesitated momentarily and moved towards them to greet them.

However, these people didn't even glance at him.

Rather, they looked at Shen Qiang and hurried excitedly to his side.

"Hello, Mr. Shen, delighted to meet you, truly delighted!"

"Hello, Mr. Shen!"

"Hello, Mr. Shen!"

Several people smiled and shook hands with Shen Qiang.

This scene not only widened everyone's eyes present but also made Jinli Qianning's beautiful eyes stunned and nervously fixed on Shen Qiang.

"Mr. Shen, whatever you have to say, do feel free. As long as it's not against regulations, we will not decline," Deputy Director Wang smiled and went straight to the point after greeting.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang smirked, glancing teasingly at Gong Ziyi beside him, who seemed uncomfortable. He then smiled, "Ah, the situation is this: a friend of mine is participating in the talent show's recording. During the voting segment, the show was forcibly halted. That director over there said my friend is eliminated, so there's no need to vote. Hence I wonder, is that compliant with the rules?"