As long as he could debut as the center tonight and then hire some trolls to flood the internet with positive remarks, those netizens would forget about today's events in a few days.
Soon, all the solo performances of the contestants were completed, and the voting channel was closed. The live - stream reached its climax of the night —
Announcing the list of debuting positions and the rankings of the contestants.
[Has anyone checked the voting list? Who's in the first place now?]
[Jiang Ci was supposed to be the first for sure, but those netizens who voted randomly just now pushed Gu Xize up.]
[That's not right. Gu Xize was trailing by so many votes. Even if the netizens voted randomly, it's impossible to give him over one hundred thousand votes all at once, right? Those votes cost money. Which netizen has so much money to spare?]
[Gu Xize's family runs a marketing company. Isn't it easy for him to stuff himself with votes?]
[I get it. He wanted to stuff himself with votes but was afraid of being discovered. So he first deliberately stuffed Jiang Ci with votes to arouse everyone's anger. Then he could justifiably stuff himself with votes and claim that it was the netizens' rebellious voting that did it, thus clearing himself completely.]
[Don't worry, everyone. I checked at the last second. Jiang Ci is leading by over a hundred votes.]
[No, I'm not happy. People like Gu Xize should withdraw from the competition to be fair to the others.]
[Boycott Gu Xize! Withdraw from the competition!]
[Exactly. Although Gu Xize didn't get the first place, his behavior is despicable. These privileged people who abuse their power to bully other contestants should get out of the talent show!]
However, to the netizens' great surprise, Gu Xize not only didn't withdraw from the competition but also won the first place.
When the host announced that the winner of the first place was Gu Xize, the live - streaming room was filled with a screen full of question marks.
[What? Are you kidding?]
[Didn't Jiang Ci lead by over a hundred votes? How could Gu Xize still be the first?]
The on - site audience also resisted one after another, shouting "Inside job."
The host reluctantly explained that it was because Gu Xize had a higher judge's score than Jiang Ci, so he won the first place.
Naturally, the netizens didn't buy it, and the expert judge panel jumped out one after another to explain.
However, the reason they gave was that Jiang Ci's performance movements were vulgar, took shortcuts, and affected everyone's physical and mental health, so the judge's score was relatively low.
Hearing this ridiculous reason, the netizens finally couldn't help but curse the program group.
[This is really fucking ridiculous. Although Jiang Ci's dance is on the sexy side, it's not vulgar at all. On the contrary, Gu Xize was dry - humping the floor and still got a high score. Are these experts blind?]
[These experts are like pigs that can't appreciate fine food. Let them go eat shit!]
[I think these experts are Gu Xize's lackeys. Gu Xize danced like shit, and these experts still praised him. What obedient dogs they are to their master!]
The fans on - site also refused to accept it and started making a ruckus.
But the program group ignored them and directly asked the security guards to escort the protesting fans out.
On the stage, Gu Xize was calmly delivering his thoughts on winning the first place.
When he saw those fans being escorted out, a hint of disdain flashed across his eyes.
A bunch of reckless fools. Did they think they could influence the result by making a scene?
When it was Jiang Ci's turn to speak, he watched as his fans on - site were unceremoniously "escorted" out by the security guards, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart.
So, he announced his withdrawal from the competition on the spot and promised to refund all the expenses of the fans' voting and support.
After he finished speaking, there was an uproar both on - site and on the internet.
[Jiang Ci is a real man!]
[This must be the last season of this crappy show.]
[Who would dare to participate in the talent show on this platform in the future?]
For a while, this talent show was bombarded with 骂声 on the internet.
At this time, some meticulous netizens discovered that the investor of this talent show, Wenda Technology, was a subsidiary of the Gu Group.
Not only that, but that group of professional judge panels were all working in various companies under the Gu Group.
[No wonder Gu Xize could always get a full score from the judges. So he brought his own investment.]
[So it turns out that Gu Xize is the "prince." No wonder everyone in this show is flattering him.]
[Can these capitalists' heirs just stay at home and be playboys? Why do they have to cause trouble in the entertainment industry?]
[This show probably doesn't want to have a next season. They don't even bother to pretend anymore. The judges are all from the "prince's" family. How can others compete?]
Regarding the scolding on the internet, Gu Xize didn't care. He hired more trolls to try to whitewash himself, but there were so many passers - by joining the fray that the trolls couldn't handle it.
Finally, Gu Xize, in a fit of desperation, simply had the accounts of those netizens who scolded him hacked.
This move really stirred up public anger. The products and industries of the Gu Group, both online and offline, were boycotted.
Overnight, the stock of the Gu Group plummeted, and its market value evaporated by several billion.
Just then, Gu Xize's phone rang.
Seeing that it was a call from Old Master Gu, he was almost scared faint.
Dad must be calling to reprimand him!
He was doomed!
Gu Xize took a long time to build up his courage before answering the phone.
"What? You want me to organize your birthday banquet?"
"Oh, assist my brother in organizing it?"
After hanging up the phone, Gu Xize's face showed the joy of surviving a disaster, but he also felt a bit annoyed.
Why did Dad always value Gu Beichen more? Gu Beichen could be the president and manage the company, while he didn't even have a sinecure in the company.
The reason why he was so eager to debut as the center was to prove that he was no worse than Gu Beichen.
For this birthday banquet, he must make Dad look at him differently!
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As the richest family in Jing City, Old Master Gu's 55th birthday was extremely lively.
Everyone who was well - known in Jing City was invited.
The Jiang family also received an invitation.
Jiang Ci's parents still thought that Jiang Miaomiao couldn't get over Gu Beichen, and they were both worried.
"Miaomiao, you'd better not go to this birthday banquet. If you go and see someone you shouldn't see, you'll just be sad."
Hearing this, Jiang Miaomiao looked up in shock: "I'm not sad."
Old Master Gu and Jiang Zhi were in cahoots and trying to annex Jiang's Group. She was going to check it out tonight.
Jiang Ci's parents thought she was just putting on a brave face. They looked at each other and didn't say anything more.
The three of them arrived at the Gu family's manor and saw a familiar figure at the gate.
Jiang Zhi was wearing a champagne - colored dress, dressed like a princess, and was standing at the gate greeting guests.
Tonight, Old Master Gu would announce that he was adopting her as his adopted daughter.
After tonight, she could get rid of the hated surname Jiang and become Gu Zhi.
Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly caught sight of three familiar figures, and a flash of disgust quickly crossed her eyes.
When she saw the dress on Jiang Miaomiao, her face changed even more.
Why does this bitch's dress look so similar to hers?
The color and style were very alike, with only a few minor differences.
It's always embarrassing to have a dress - clash on a grand occasion, especially since although Jiang Miaomiao's dress was similar in color and style to hers, it was obviously much more expensive.
Jiang Zhi clenched her hands by her sides. After a moment, a signature smile appeared on her face as she walked up.
"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, you're here."
Then, her gaze fell on Jiang Miaomiao.
"And sister, I didn't expect you to come tonight."
"Since you can come, why can't I?"
Jiang Zhi's lips curved up, and her eyes were filled with pride: "After tonight, I'll be the daughter of the Gu family. Old Master Gu will adopt me as his adopted daughter."
Huh? What did that have to do with her?
Jiang Miaomiao was speechless.
But her expression was misinterpreted by Jiang Zhi.
The smile on Jiang Zhi's lips deepened: "Sister, you don't seem very happy."
Jiang Miaomiao rolled her eyes impatiently. Just as she was about to speak, a plot appeared in front of her eyes.
[Original text: Jiang Zhi glanced at the people coming and going around, and secretly thought: "Jiang Miaomiao used to work as a prostitute near the school to earn pocket money. How could she still have the nerve to come to such a grand banquet? Isn't she afraid that others will find out about her past shameful deeds?"]