Chapter 2190 - 2193: Using Influence to Slap Gong Ziyi in the Face

At the moment those words were spoken, the entire broadcast hall fell silent. Everyone was shocked as they looked at Shen Qiang, because what he said, though phrased politely and mildly, was essentially a clear accusation.

The deputy station chief and the channel director immediately understood what was going on.

"Is what Mr. Shen said true?" Deputy Chief Wang's face immediately turned sullen as he coldly questioned the program leader.

"Chief, please let me explain." Noticing Deputy Chief Wang's displeased face, the program leader began to sweat profusely.

"Is there such a thing, or not?" The channel director, standing to the side, also had a cold expression.

The program leader realized there was no way out without answering, and immediately pleaded with a look of surrender, "There is such a matter, but..."

"How many times have I said it! Repeatedly stressed, no fake representations! Do you think the station's rules are just empty words?" Deputy Chief Wang raged.

Instantly, the program leader's forehead was drenched with cold sweat.

Seeing Deputy Chief Wang and the channel director ready to press charges, Gong Ziyi, sitting next to Shen Qiang, raised his eyebrows coldly and said, "I'm the sponsor of this show, it was my demand."

Hearing this, the program leader felt relieved and quickly smiled, "Chief, it was Mr. Gong's request."

Upon hearing this, Deputy Chief Wang's face turned cold and he sternly said, "Since when does the station allow sponsors to dictate our program?"

Instantly, the program leader's face turned ashen.

Gong Ziyi, looking displeased, interjected, "Leader, there's no need to give him a hard time. I said if he didn't follow my demands, I wouldn't continue sponsoring. So if there's a problem, bring it to me."

Upon hearing this, Deputy Chief Wang sternly stated, "Sir, please understand that the station has its rules. Talent shows are not allowed to fake anything. Please leave, and your advertisement will be shown as scheduled."

Gong Ziyi's face turned livid, "Speak to me politely. Do I need to call Director Li here?"

Upon hearing this, the channel director laughed, "It doesn't matter who you call; the rules are the rules."

With that, ignoring Gong Ziyi, the channel director exchanged a glance with Deputy Chief Wang, and after receiving a nod of understanding, he said, "The program will continue recording as normal. There must be no violations. Where did we leave off?"

The smart host on stage immediately said, "The voting segment for Miss Qian Ning."

Hearing this, Deputy Chief Wang and the channel director exchanged a look.

"Mr. Shen, according to the rules, talent shows cannot involve deception. Regarding earlier matters, on behalf of the station, I apologize to you. Would you and your friend like to continue with the recording?"

Shen Qiang gave a mocking smile to the now livid Gong Ziyi beside him and said, "Of course, we'll continue. Moreover, I invited you all because I trust that your station's program will be open and fair."

Hearing this, Deputy Chief Wang and the channel director finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Deputy Chief Wang frowned and said, "Continue with the program recording. Please, everyone, maintain professionalism and show your best spirit."

Instantly, everyone's eyes brightened.

Not only did they exchange happy glances, but they also communicated further with their eyes.

"Wow, did you see that? Bullying Qian Ning? Ha, that handsome young man has backing too. No way they're just going to let things slide."

"Impressive, without someone tough showing up, who would dare to intervene?"

"Remarkable! That young man doesn't seem ordinary, putting even big-shot directors and sponsors in their place."

Amid their murmurs of surprise, Qian Ning on stage was stunned.

She gazed blankly at Shen Qiang, who smiled at her, and her heart fluttered chaotically.

"He's incredible, resolving everything so effortlessly? Bringing everything back on track?"

As her beautiful eyes were awestruck, the host felt even more delighted.

Jinli Qianning, though aloof.

She seemed untouchable, like a Goddess who doesn't mingle with earthly matters, exuding a palpable sense of detachment. But as a host, he knew that in terms of performance, Qian Ning was undoubtedly the best.

Thus when he heard the director's words,

He immediately announced, "Miss Qian Ning's song has been heard by everyone. Now, please pick up your voting devices. If you like her voice, cast your precious vote."

Soon after, the numbers on the big screen began to jump.

Soon enough, the results came out.

Out of four hundred votes, Jinli Qianning received an astounding 399 votes.

The judges smiled, the musicians were invigorated, the host was ecstatic, and the audience cheered with joy.

While Jinli Qianning on stage watched all this with surprise.

Under the stage.

Deputy Chief Wang gave a slight smile to Shen Qiang and said, "Mr. Shen, rest assured, this program will be open and fair, without any faking. Here, I wish your friend success."

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "Thank you, Deputy Chief Wang, for handling official matters officially."

Hearing this, Deputy Chief Wang smiled and nodded, "If that's the case, my work is busy. I'll head back. My office is on the seventeenth floor. I'll be there during working hours."

"Alright, thank you, Deputy Chief Wang. Please go ahead."

Hearing Shen Qiang's polite words, Deputy Chief Wang left satisfied, not forgetting to instruct the program leader to visit his office after the recording, ignoring Gong Ziyi completely.

This made Gong Ziyi's face turn extremely ugly.

It also made everyone present look at Shen Qiang in new light.

"Wow, this sponsor thinks he's above the world, mouthing off about who should win and who should be eliminated, tsk tsk, and even telling the handsome young man beside him that he's no good. In the end, ha, the station chief comes to talk to him with courtesy, completely ignoring the sponsor. If it were me, I'd want to crawl into a hole now."

"Ha, laughable, that wheelchair-bound guy acts so tough, but the quietly sitting handsome little brother is the real big shot."

"Haha, looking at his livid face makes me laugh. What's half-full and shakes? That's this Gong fellow. So arrogant, bullying the little girl, thinking he's capable. Ha, deserved it, isn't it embarrassing?"

The murmurs among the crowd were deliberately low, but Shen Qiang and Gong Ziyi, both being cultivators, naturally heard everything loud and clear.

Seeing the about-to-explode Gong Ziyi, Shen Qiang laughed and mocked, "I told you earlier, you want status? In the Cultivation World, I am the greatest. You, Gong Ziyi, hah, still a long way to go."

Bam!

Suddenly standing up, Gong Ziyi's face turned dark, "You have guts, cunningly getting the chief on your side, fine, but don't celebrate too early, I'm not defeated yet!"