Under the relentless pursuit of Xiao Lin'an's fans, Chu Xiyue's gossip fans disappeared from the live chat.
A clear and melodious voice drifted in from outside. The person arrived before the voice. "Teacher Xiao, it's been a long time. I never thought we old folks would be able to collaborate on stage again."
Chu Xiyue and Xiao Lin'an looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman with long, wavy hair walking in. The woman was only pretty, perhaps not enough to stand out in the star-studded entertainment industry, but she had a gentle temperament that had been refined by the years, which made her particularly eye-catching.
This is Qi Man, the third guest on the show. She was a top star of the same era as Xiao Lin'an and a singer who came from a talent show twenty years ago. Many of her songs have been regarded as classic old songs by later generations.
[That's Qi Man? Wow, the production team really went all out! They not only invited Xiao Lin'an, but also Qi Man!]
[ Qi Man and Xiao Lin'an, two of the first generation of top idols in the Chinese entertainment industry have been invited. I'm looking forward to the fourth mentor.]
[To be honest, of the three mentors currently appearing on this show, one was a former member of a top boy band, and another came from a talent show. Chu Xiyue is neither an idol nor has she participated in a talent show, so she seems a bit out of place.]
[The production team couldn't possibly have invited Chu Xiyue because she's been trending lately, could they? I remember these kinds of talent shows usually have a segment where the mentors perform at the beginning. If Chu Xiyue goes on stage and doesn't know anything, and everyone else is lip-syncing, that would be hilarious.]
There will never be a shortage of malicious speculators among netizens.
At the recording site, after Qi Man greeted Xiao Lin'an, she turned her gaze to Chu Xiyue, scrutinizing her, but in a way that didn't make anyone feel uncomfortable.
"Hello, I'm Qi Man. You must be Xiyue. I've seen your show," Qi Man said, sitting warmly on Chu Xiyue's lap, her eyes gleaming with gossip. She asked in what she thought was a low voice, but which the entire live stream could hear, "Is everything said online true?"
Chu Xiyue:?
"Well, it's like, for example, some other people's private matters, such as your company being shut down, and the internet saying you reported it, is that true?" Qi Man looked at Chu Xiyue, seemingly curious.
[What?! BK Entertainment was shut down after being reported by Chu Xiyue? I'm out of date!]
[ Qi Man got the question I wanted answered. BK Entertainment isn't a big company, but it's not like they're completely unprepared. Nothing happened for so long, but then Chu Xiyue had her accident at the company that day. It's such a coincidence; I don't believe it wasn't Chu Xiyue who reported it.]
[Am I the only one who thinks it's not a good idea for Qi Man to ask so bluntly? What if others find out that Chu Xiyue did it and retaliate against her?]
[Yes, it's only you. Qi Man has always been this straightforward and outspoken. Since Chu Xiyue dared to do it, she should be willing to bear the consequences, right? Besides, maybe the person who reported it wasn't even Chu Xiyue. We're all in the same industry; who would do something so thankless and offensive?]
Chu Xiyue looked at Qi Man without speaking: Although Qi Man appeared very gentle and approachable on the surface, and had no sense of distance from others, Chu Xiyue keenly sensed a faint hostility emanating from her.
Is Qi Man hostile towards her? Why? Today is their first meeting, isn't it?
At this moment, the system had also compiled Qi Man's information and said to Chu Xiyue, "[I might know why she's hostile.]"
"Why?" Chu Xiyue asked curiously.
Do you remember how your agent dealt with those unyielding young people?
Chu Xiyue paused, her heart sinking slightly. "I know, get them drunk, drug them."
[That's right, the drugs your former manager Liu Fangya used to coerce and control artists were provided by Qi Man! This kind of thing has become an industry chain. Liu Fangya was arrested, but she didn't confess who provided those drugs, only saying that she bought them from abroad. Doesn't she realize that our customs officials are incompetent? How can contraband bought from abroad be brought into the country?]
[Those hallucinogenic drugs that could cause weakness and even coma were actually provided to Liu Fangya by Qi Man.]
Chu Xiyue:!
Good heavens! She exclaimed, "Good heavens!" The reality show about breaking news certainly didn't disappoint her; this revelation shocked her entire family!
" Xiyue, are you listening?" Qi Man called out to Chu Xiyue had suddenly lost in thought.
Chu Xiyue snapped out of her daze and looked up to meet Qi Man's gentle, non-aggressive gaze. She felt as if she were being stared at by a cold, venomous snake, a chill reflex that sent shivers down her spine.
She blinked, avoiding Qi Man's gaze. "Yes, I heard you. You're right, I did report the BK Entertainment matter."
In the live stream, viewers reacted with a collective "Holy crap!" upon hearing Chu Xiyue's response.
She admitted it! She actually admitted it!
[I knew it! What a coincidence! She just joined the company, and the next day it was shut down. I knew Chu Xiyue was involved!]
[I think no one would disagree that Chu Xiyue is the first artist in the Chinese entertainment industry to personally ruin her former agency, right?]
[ Chu Xiyue is a role model for us all! I've also been fed up with my idiot boss for a long time. Once I quit, I'm going to report him to the tax authorities!]
Qi Man was stunned for a moment, not expecting Chu Xiyue to admit it so readily.
Chu Xiyue smoothed out the wrinkles in her clothes, straightened her back, and said with an air of righteous indignation, "It is everyone's responsibility to abide by the law and report illegal and criminal activities."
"Those kinds of scum who evade taxes, harm national interests, and harm others should go to jail to repent, Sister Qi Man, don't you think I'm right?"