Chapter 352: The High-Achieving Student and the High School Student

Zhou Yi knew nothing of Cheng Hao's preparations and actions; after all, his main purpose for coming to Hong Kong this time was not to have fun, but to conduct publicity.

As a top figure in the Hong Kong circle, although Ying Huang had been in a state of utter chaos recently due to Xie Tingfeng, Yang Shoucheng, who was busy making arrangements for Xie Tingfeng, still made a special point of finding a moment to greet Zhou Yi after his arrival in Hong Kong.

"What a pity, I really wanted to see what he looks like properly dressed in a prison uniform."

Unable to visit him in prison, Zhou Yi clicked his tongue with considerable regret after ending his call with Yang Shoucheng.

After all, when he was starting out, he had ridden the wave of Xie Tingfeng's traffic bonus; witnessing firsthand this man, who had once been able to go head-to-head with him domestically, being locked up, Zhou Yi felt a certain sense of historical witness and sighing in his heart.

"Alright, don't get the benefit and then act ungrateful."

Qian Jiang, who knew his character all too well, threw the suit jacket in his hand at him: "Remember what I told you? The host of the radio program 'Entertainment Full of Stars' is Chen Shulan; she is quite open-minded and likes to tell dirty jokes with guests to liven up the atmosphere."

"As you know, Jay Chou fell victim to this back in August."

On August 27th, Jay Chou, who had come to Hong Kong to promote his new album 'Eight Degrees Space', also appeared on this live radio program, only to be subjected to "sexual harassment" by Chen Shulan; she directly asked if he was wearing underwear, kept saying "I love you" non-stop, and kept trying to touch his hands to see if he was actually wearing any.

In the end, she even joked that because Jay Chou wasn't wearing underwear, she really wanted his current pair of original-flavor jeans and asked if he would give them to her, leaving the usually reserved and secretly lecherous Jay Chou somewhat unable to cope.

If it weren't for the Hong Kong Radio Sunshine Project charity event he had to attend on August 30th, Jay Chou would have flown back to Taiwan overnight without fail.

After all, even on Taiwanese programs before this, he had never encountered such a fierce female host who would say such perverted things as demanding his original-flavor jeans.

"I don't mind; can she possibly ask for my original-flavor underwear?"

Zhou Yi, now dressed in his suit, wore an expression of complete indifference.

When it comes to dirty jokes, this woman is not necessarily his match; did she really think he spent all those years on the internet abstract nonsense for nothing?

"What if she dares to ask?"

"Then I would have to ask her to get a clear understanding of herself."

Zhou Yi chuckled lightly: "She would at least need some looks to make such a request, wouldn't she?"

He had his own requirements too.

"If her supporters heard you say that, they would hammer you to death." As a man who had experienced the peak of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, Qian Jiang couldn't help but sigh upon hearing this, marveling that this new generation, Zhou Yi, didn't even recognize this beauty who had once been famous throughout Hong Kong.

"Supporters? Her?"

Zhou Yi, now in the car, was utterly surprised: "Old Qian, don't tell me it's you?"

Qian Jiang, who had just been sighing about the fragility of beauty and the ruthlessness of time, immediately changed his expression, waved his hand, and said solemnly: "No way, I supported Li Jiaxin back then; I have always supported Li Jiaxin."

"...???"

Under Zhou Yi's incredulous gaze, Qian Jiang brought up Chen Shulan's peak achievements back in the day—

The runner-up of the 1988 Hong Kong Miss Beauty Pageant.

And the champion of that year was named Li Jiaxin.

In fact, during the 1988 Miss Hong Kong pageant, Chen Shulan even beat Li Jiaxin in one sub-category, taking home the "Most Photogenic Young Lady" award.

"You're telling me this old lady was once a stunning beauty who only lost to Li Jiaxin???"

"Don't say that; everyone has their peak." Qian Jiang, as if recalling his own youthful days, patted his beer belly, his eyes filled with regret and nostalgia, seemingly sighing at his own current bloated figure as well.

Soon, Zhou Yi met this news-making machine who dared to speak, dared to act, and dared to throw caution to the wind.

"Present at every show" was Chen Shulan's method for maintaining her popularity in Hong Kong; she frequently appeared in newspapers of all sizes across Hong Kong with various news stories.

October 14, 2002, 12:30 PM, 'Entertainment Full of Stars' radio live studio.

When Zhou Yi arrived, the first person to come out and welcome him was a... ordinary young married woman wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans?

"Welcome, Zhou Yi, nice to meet you, I am Chen Shulan."

"Hello, Sister Chen."

Zhou Yi, secretly muttering to himself, smiled and shook her hand.

No wonder the Miss Hong Kong pageant has been getting worse year by year.

………………………………

"Dear listeners and viewers, welcome back to 'Entertainment Full of Stars', I am today's host, Lanzi Chen Shulan."

"For this special live episode today, we are honored to have the Asian Pop King Zhou Yi as our guest in our radio live studio..."

Ying Huang, Twins' lounge.

"You're hesitating; he's completely busy now and has no time to look at his phone."

A Jiao, who was touching up her makeup, glanced at her partner holding her phone tightly but not sending a single message, and couldn't help but tease: "Is he trying to avoid suspicion? Not coming to Ying Huang?"

"Who knows? Probably just busy."

A Sa consoled herself with that thought, looked up at the wall clock, and ultimately chose to listen to Zhou Yi's radio live broadcast first—

"You look even more handsome than on TV, Zhou Yi; I finally understand why you can cause scandals just by going abroad."

"I'm used to it, no choice; being handsome is like that; one has to endure some unfounded pressure."

In the radio live studio, since there was no need to be on camera, Zhou Yi's entire state of being was extremely relaxed.

"Unfounded pressure? Are you referring to Ao Dajin's criticism of you?"

Chen Shulan's tone was somewhat profound: "Otherwise, in terms of scandals, I feel that if I had met a guy like you when I was younger, I probably would have really tried dating you."

"You've got it backwards, Sister Chen; the scandals are what cause me pressure, after all, that stuff is too unreliable."

Zhou Yi chuckled lightly: "As for Ao Dajin, if you had seen what I said in front of the hotel yesterday, you would know that I didn't take him seriously at all."

"That's not right, Zhou Yi; wasn't it said that Ao Dajin once thought about signing you?"

"He did think about it, but I refused; the reason I gave when I was abroad before still stands: I don't like auditions."

"Then do you feel disappointed by his evaluation? You know, Ao Dajin is a graduate of a top domestic university, just like you."

"No, no, no, I need to correct your viewpoint, Sister Chen: Ao Dajin is only a high school graduate; he doesn't even have a university diploma, so how can he be considered a university graduate?"

As the flagship program of Hong Kong Radio Second Station, 'Entertainment Full of Stars' has always ranked at the top in listenership ratings.

Precisely because of this, when Zhou Yi ruthlessly tore down Ao Dajin's intellectual persona, many people who didn't know the truth were somewhat surprised—

Wasn't Ao Dajin supposed to be from a scholarly family and a high-achieving student?

How did a top student become a high school student?

"Like I said, he loves showing off his knowledge during interviews—it's all just a cover for the fact that he only has a high school diploma. Many of my fans are far better than him."

"That's why he thinks the inspiration for my album songs is wrong—his cognitive level simply can't support understanding my album, so he can only spout nonsense."

"It's been years since he graduated high school—I even suspect his knowledge and cognition have regressed to kindergarten level, the kind who hears wind and thinks it's rain."

Since everyone's just talking big, it's only natural to go straight for the jugular.

For Duan Yongji, who always prides himself as an intellectual, being questioned about his knowledge is precisely when he cares the most.

Because he thoroughly enjoys the psychological superiority the intellectual halo gives him.

"You mean he's slandering you?"

"More than that—he's also an idiot."

Zhou Yi, who always speaks the truth, spoke bluntly.

"..."

Chen Shulan, who had never interviewed someone as honest as Zhou Yi before, felt a strange thrill.

Of course, she was thrilled—while Duan Yongji in the capital was starting to get a headache.

On the 15th, when Duan Yongji saw the news of Zhou Yi's interview in Hong Kong, where he had slandered him, his face turned as dark as a pot—

Especially when he realized many mainland media outlets had begun reposting Zhou Yi's remarks.

I fucking!

He snapped his folding fan shut, then immediately called Duan Yongji—and then contacted Huayi Brothers, Xiyangyang Records, Song Ke, and Taihe Media in sequence.

Then, a piece of news even Song Ke didn't know was officially announced by Warner—

October 15, 2002, 11:08 a. m.

Warner Records promptly released a press release, leaving even the behind-the-scenes Taihe Media stunned.

"As of 11:59 p. m. on October 14, Zhou Yi's album 'Lianshan' has officially surpassed 1.5 million copies sold nationwide!"

Released on October 1, and in just half a month, legitimate sales exceeded 1.5 million copies?!

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

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…

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(End of Chapter)