59: Chapter 59 Questioning

Cai Guoqiang was implicated this time.

Anyone with eyes could see that Lin Xin instigated the incident, but as the show's chief director, he couldn't shirk his responsibility.

At this moment, he was equally furious and determined to remove Lin Xin, this unstable factor, from the production team.

Otherwise, who knew what trouble she would cause in the next episode.

If a real accident occurred, not only would he be unable to resolve it peacefully, but many people would also be disciplined because of it.

Therefore, he had to find every way to eliminate Lin Xin, this uncontrollable factor, as soon as possible.

“Vice President Zhou, I want to replace Lin Xin. Even a new Host in the next episode would be better than her.”

“From the initialmaking things difficult (deliberate obstruction), to the obvious favoritism in the middle, arbitrarily changing the award presenter, and finally the moral blackmail, which one wasn't a problem with her subjective intent?”

Lin Xin naturally wouldn't sit by and let Cai Guoqiang accuse her like this, and immediately retorted.

Her face was grim, and the signature smile on stage had long since vanished.

“Vice President Zhou, Cai Guoqiang might focus more on the perfection of the process. But when we make a show, ultimately, we still have to look at market reaction and audience discussion.”

“You've also seen the popularity and topic volume of our show online today, which proves that we successfully captured the audience's attention.”

“Appropriate controversy and topics are also an indispensable part of modern variety shows.”

“You all saw it, right? The viewership ratings for this episode are almost breaking the viewership records of all variety shows throughout the years.”

“Next episode, I can guarantee the viewership ratings will definitely break the record.”

She had originally planned to give Cai Guoqiang a perfunctory apology for her performance in the show, but since he had already torn off the facade and demanded a replacement.

She no longer held back, even omitting the title “Director Cai” and calling him by his full name.

Zhou Xie frowned. Such an incident occurred on the show, and instead of reflecting, the two started bickering, which annoyed him greatly.

They were trying to challenge each other in front of him.

Cai Guoqiang, an old hand at the station, had worked diligently his whole life and was capable.

Aside from being a bit stubborn, he had no major flaws, and he was about to retire.

Lin Xin, the Station Director's niece.

Relying on this connection, she took whatever resources she wanted from the station and had grown accustomed to being overbearing there for years.

She simply didn't care about anyone except some leaders and capable individuals.

But what she didn't know was that the Station Director was going to be replaced, and soon.

He glared at Lin Xin and questioned her discontentedly, “Xiao Lin, if what you say is true, then the show's viewership ratings are all thanks to you? All the hard work of so many people at the station was in vain?”

“Having topics and controversies is good, but we don't need topics that bring negative attention upon ourselves.”

“We are an industry benchmark, a role model.”

Lin Xin was startled, a little unaccustomed. Vice President Zhou was famously a good-natured person at the station; normally, even if someone made a mistake, he rarely lost his temper.

What was it today? It left her momentarily bewildered.

“Vice President Zhou, I didn't mean that, I meant...”

“Enough!” Zhou Xie forcefully interrupted Lin Xin and then asked, “At the end of today's show, if Director Cai hadn't had Liu Huan smooth things over, how did you plan to handle it?”

Mentioning this, Lin Xin's hands trembled with anger. In all her years as a Host, she had never suffered such a loss.

Already intending to cause Chen Shaoping some trouble, she naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

“Vice President Zhou, this is all Chen Shaoping's fault. If he hadn't been so aggressive, none of this would have happened.”

“Therefore, I believe their eligibility to participate should be canceled, using the reason that he has a peculiar personality, is not good at getting along with people, and offends people everywhere.”

Cai Guoqiang felt his decades of values being ruthlessly trampled at this moment. He couldn't understand why such a reversal of facts could be spoken so casually by Lin Xin.

Did she really think everyone was a fool?

“Host Lin, if you hadn't first used moral blackmail, how would he have been aggressive? Moreover, he just wanted you to donate together.”

“Look at the internet now, how many netizens are saying you are lenient with yourself and strict with others, just a verbal philanthropist.”

“They even said that people from CCTV can also be of low quality.”

Lin Xin rolled her eyes at Cai Guoqiang, not taking his words to heart at all. “I can't control what people say online. Let them say whatever they want, it's not like I'll lose a single hair.”

Zhou Xie's pupils slightly constricted, as if truly seeing Lin Xin for the first time.

He really had no mood to continue entanglement with such an unreasonable person.

“Lin Xin, a 300-word self-reflection report is due in my office in three days. If your attitude is still like this, you won't be on this show.”

Lin Xin was unconvinced but could only temporarily agree: “Okay, Vice President Zhou.”

With that, she didn't wait for Zhou Xie's response and got up, walking straight out the door.

“Vice President Zhou, why are you still letting such a person be on the show?” Cai Guoqiang asked helplessly.

Zhou Xie glanced at him, “You, too, get out.”

His tone was firm and unquestionable.

On the other side.

After the three finished their late-night snack, Chen Shaoping returned to his room alone.

Despite his physical fatigue, his brain was still in an excited state, making it difficult for him to fall asleep for a while.

【Ding! Congratulations to the Host for winning first place with the song “rain flower stone” in the program “the singer & songwriter,” earning 4 paparazzi points.】

【Host has: 33 paparazzi points】

【Ding! Today's intelligence has been refreshed. Does the Host wish to retrieve it immediately?】

Chen Shaoping immediately became excited and silently said: “Retrieve.”

【Today's Intelligence 1 (★★): Today at 0:42, He Qixiang, the curator of the Kyoto Ancient Palace Museum, excitedly brought his newly acquired painting, “hummingbird,” and rushed to room 1801 of the hotel to ask Cai Guoqiang for his appraisal, leaving at 1:54.】

【This painting is a modern replica. The flaw is a mark above the stroke of the character 'bird' (bird). Identification method: drip red ink or blood onto glass, then cover it, and view it with a high-magnification magnifying glass.】

【Today's Intelligence 2 (★★★): Today at 2:18, actor Zhang Mo harbored musicians Zhou Xiao and Wu Jingshan for drug use in his residence, leaving at 1:33. Zhang Mo's home address: Room 501, Building 5, Xiangjiang Jiayuan.】

Chen Shaoping knew absolutely nothing about antiques.

So, for the first piece of intelligence, he could only go with it. As for how he knew, he would have to come up with a good excuse.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to fool anyone.

As for the second piece of intelligence, since he couldn't infiltrate a private residence to gather evidence.

He could only emulate the “Chaoyang Masses” and report it.

However...

Chen Shaoping thought for a moment and decided to ask Tian Jun first to see if it would be useful on his end.

“Beep...”

The call connected quickly.

“Da Ping, you got first place, didn't you go out for a good celebration? How do you still have time to call me?”

Tian Jun's exhaling smoke could be clearly heard from the other end of the phone, indicating he was definitely smoking during patrol again.

“We're not there yet for celebrating. It's not too late to celebrate after I get first place in every episode.”

“I complimented you, and you're already getting carried away. Just brag all you want. What do you need me for?”

“I received reliable information that there are actors and musicians gathering to use drugs in Chaoyang District. If it's useful to you, I'll tell you; if not, I'll just report it directly.”

Tian Jun was silent for a moment, then said, “Hold on, I'll ask.”