Chapter 303

Fortunately, back when I was at the Imperial Capital Yinyuexue Academy, I followed Teacher Liu Huan and learned a great deal about reading comprehension...

After some explanation, a certain bureau chief from the relevant department finally spoke up.

"According to the procedure, let's vote. Raise your hand if you agree to this program."

As he spoke, he raised his hand immediately.

Xiang Zhiming was slightly stunned, then hurriedly raised his hand as well.

The others pondered for a moment, then raised their hands one after another.

Only then did the bureau chief make the final decision.

"Unanimously approved! In that case, this program is confirmed."

"Guide, the rest is up to you!"

"Please rest assured, leaders!" Xiang Zhiming's tone carried a hint of excitement.

Xiang Zhiming understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot and continued speaking.

"Regarding language-based programs, our directing team is primarily promoting a new sketch comedy."

"It will be performed by Su Meng, Xiao Xiao Yueyue, and Boss Yang."

Oh? Hearing these three names, everyone was slightly stunned.

The name Su Meng has been thunderous lately; how could they not know it?

But performing a sketch comedy...

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Xiang Zhiming hurriedly said.

"How about we watch their sketch first?"

Before anyone else could speak, he skillfully opened the video.

More than ten minutes later, the video finally finished playing.

Silence filled the hall.

Some clutched their stomachs, some had faces flushed slightly red from holding back laughter, and others silently took out tissues to wipe away tears.

Xiang Zhiming's heart was also extremely uneasy.

"Respected leaders..."

"I object!" someone spoke up impatiently.

"This program is simply... too low in class! Far too vulgar for the stage!"

"How could such a program possibly appear on the Spring Festival Gala stage?"

Someone nodded in agreement.

"I object too. This sketch has no educational value whatsoever, and its orientation..."

"Respected leaders!" Xiang Zhiming straightened his body and spoke loudly.

"Longguo has 600 million farmers. May I ask the leaders, how many years has it been since there were farmers on the Spring Festival Gala stage?"

Everyone's expression changed instantly, and the scene fell into a deathly silence.

That accusation... is a bit too heavy!

After a long while, someone finally spoke.

"This program could be modified, but the orientation..."

"Ahem!" A certain bureau chief coughed, drawing everyone's attention.

But what he said seemed completely unrelated.

"Everyone has studied the spirit of the recent documents."

"Focus on people's livelihood, focus on vulnerable groups, eliminate poverty, and gradually achieve common prosperity..."

Xiang Zhiming listened attentively while doubts grew in his heart.

Isn't this bureau chief a student of Wu Guangren, the head of the Piano Department?

Su Meng went to the Piano Department to cause trouble; it seems he and Wu Guangren were at odds, right?

So why is he... today?

Picking up the phone, the director was in a good mood.

"Hello, Qin Jie. Calling me at this critical moment; do you have any instructions?"

Through the screen, he seemed to sense that Qin Jie was in a good mood.

"Director, there is something I need to tell you."

"We need to take a leave of absence. For the latest episode, Su Meng cannot participate in the recording."

"He can only resume work after the New Year."

What? The director was so shocked he jumped up at once.

After so many episodes, he had clearly realized that Su Meng was the biggest traffic password.

And now you're telling me he's throwing in the towel and quitting?

For a moment, he was almost on the verge of tears.

"Qin Jie, we can discuss whatever issue there is."

"Do you feel Su Meng was treated unfairly in the program?"

"It doesn't matter. From now on, Su Meng decides how the program is recorded!"

"He absolutely cannot quit!"

"It's not like that." Qin Jie explained with a smile.

"Mainly because Su Meng accepted an important engagement before the Spring Festival, and all other matters must yield the way."

"We won't withdraw, but the recording of the program will be pushed to after the Spring Festival."

Is that so...

Hearing it wasn't a withdrawal, the director finally felt slightly relieved, then immediately grew curious again.

"Qin Jie, may I ask, what kind of engagement is so important?"

Qin Jie sighed, her tone unable to conceal her show-off.

"We didn't want to either, but the CCTV Spring Festival Gala side was too enthusiastic..."

"CCTV Spring Festival Gala?" The director's tone shifted.

No wonder they asked for leave; who doesn't know the importance of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala?

After thinking for a long while, he could only helplessly accept it.

After all, the Spring Festival is approaching; according to the established plan, there is only one episode left before the New Year.

If only Su Meng missed one episode, with Boss Yang, Liu Tianxian, Deng Ziqi, and Xiao Yueyue holding the fort, it would barely pass.

At the very least, they could pull Reba over as a guest star.

Her performance in the previous episode was quite well-received by netizens.

Bai Xiao Ling would work too; she is currently at the height of her popularity...

Before he could finish thinking, Qin Jie had already continued speaking.

"Oh, by the way, let me tell you something."

"Boss Yang, Liu Tianxian, Deng Ziqi, and Xiao Yueyue cannot participate in this episode."

"After all, Su Meng is taking them... oh, and Reba and Bai Xiao Ling too, to the Spring Festival Gala together!"

What? The director was instantly stunned, his entire mind going blank.

So you're going to the Spring Festival Gala and taking all my guests?

And conveniently taking all my candidate guest stars too?

After a long while, the director, in a daze, dialed a phone number.

"Hua Hua, the next episode... suspend the recording..."

What? Hua Chenyu was instantly stunned.

I was just figuring out how to scheme against Su Meng, and you tell me we're not playing?

"Director, why are we not recording?"

The director sighed and said gloomily.

"Because among so many guests on the program, except for you, everyone else... has gone to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala..."

Damn! Hua Chenyu was completely stunned...