Chapter 179: Mature Sister: I Really Wish I Had Met Him Sooner!

Reaching the peak?

Daydreaming.

Su Manyao leaned back comfortably in her chair; to say Jiang Cheng's talent and ability indeed gave Su Manyao a considerable shock, as he single-handedly pushed the heat of the Jin Ge Shou to its current level over two episodes.

Starting from the first episode, it attracted the audience's interest and anticipation, leading to the second episode's outbreak; who would have thought that in the second episode Jiang Cheng would bring even more shocking content to the audience, thus drawing some top-tier media from the circle to join in.

It's undeniable that Jiang Cheng is strong, but no matter how strong an individual is, there are limits.

Nowadays, all the major domestic media companies have their eyes on this cake, and those coming to participate are all tycoons of the circle.

In this situation, still hoping Jiang Cheng's momentum remains vibrant and past glory continues is somewhat naive.

Not talking about after the broadcast, but even before it aired, someone had already made a move.

Jiang Cheng being targeted could be considered a rescue; just look at the equally amateur Han Xiaoxun, who is still being hung on the hot 'package gagaga'.

Is this hot piece of information true?

No one cares, but anyone with a little understanding can easily see the traces of Han Xiaoxun being targeted.

No one cares who is targeting her, nor whether the motive is to boost the show's heat or simply revenge.

Basically, it's certain she has little chance of a comeback, because her own worth doesn't reach the level where someone would pay the price to help her clean up her image in this situation.

So Su Manyao never thought Jiang Cheng could continue his former glory in today's episode.

But that doesn't matter; Jiang Cheng has already won, and won big!

Once, a philosopher named Mr. Lu said a person's lifetime offers at most seven chances to change their life's image, but Su Manyao feels seven might be an overstatement.

Far from seven times.

Just like Jiang Cheng's participation in this variety show, which can count as one.

So far he has won, but later he will lose, because they all came prepared and want to reap Jiang Cheng's achievements.

Knowing they will win, why should we let them have it easy?

So Su Manyao's idea is simple: go completely crazy once, let Jiang Cheng have enough craziness, with no regrets, and thereafter lose interest in entangling with the circle's dark tactics.

"Li Qinqin, bring another cup of coffee into my office." Su Manyao was very happy today; he had made the headlines, at least at this very second he was the hottest, most captivating man in the country, so she gave Li Qinqin a pager call.

Soon, Li Qinqin came in with a cup of coffee, then glanced at her wristwatch and said, "Boss, there's a marketing department meeting at 7:30; should we prepare in advance?"

Su Manyao leaned back in her chair, lifted her swaying high heel slightly, then said, "Cancel it; don't let anything disturb me today."

The 7:30 meeting, once started, would last at least two to three hours; she doesn't have that time, today she wants to watch Jiang Cheng's show.

Although we know the other big names are all well-prepared and couldn't be knocked down like melons by Jiang Cheng, looking at him with a normal college student's eyes, there will still be surprises!

My boyfriend is still a college student who hasn't graduated!

……

Backstage of the show, Jiang Cheng and her preparations are nearly done.

Finally, he brought Chen Shu and Ye Qing to the sound engineer to match the music.

On the way back, passing Han Xiaoxun's resting room, the door was open; someone was just coming out, a few female contestants, whispering.

Jiang Cheng brushed past them, glanced inside, and saw Han Xiaoxun having the makeup artist do her makeup, but she couldn't hold back her tears, gently wiping with a tissue, constantly apologizing to the makeup artist.

Bi Xian sat slumped on the small sofa nearby.

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, then went in. Bi Xian and Han Xiaoxun both furrowed their brows looking over; upon seeing it was Jiang Cheng, their gazes immediately softened.

Bi Xian stood up, squeezed out a smile, and said, "You're done with your work?"

"Come, have a seat."

He gestured for Jiang Cheng to sit on the sofa.

Jiang Cheng nodded, walked over to Bi Xian's side, glanced at Han Xiaoxun in her V‑neck performance outfit; Han Xiaoxun struggled to force a smile, but her red‑rimmed eyes and flowing tears showed how wronged she felt, wanting to say something but unable to speak.

As for Jiang Cheng, they admire him; his songs are liked not only by the audience but also by many creators, for whom his work is like a lighthouse they can see.

Jiang Cheng nodded at Han Xiaoxun as encouragement, then asked, "Last time you said Teacher Huang Zhengming would give you original songs—did you accept?"

As Jiang Cheng's words fell, Bi Xian's expression froze, his gaze darting toward Han Xiaoxun.

Han Xiaoxun quickly lowered her head, then shook her head and said, "No."

"Good, keep it up, you two also prepare well." Jiang Cheng patted Bi Xian on the shoulder and then left their resting room.

!

He didn't ask about Han Xiaoxun's negative news, nor did he mention it.

There was no need to bring it up.

But he had already gotten what he wanted; one can basically be sure that whether it's the Han Xiaoxun sponsorship scandal or the online accusations of his plagiarism, it's most likely Huang Zhengming's doing.

When Huang Zhengming approached him then, his words already carried a threat, and he was very direct, without beating around the bush.

When the news broke, Jiang Cheng didn't say much.

But asking him to swallow this resentment and act as if nothing happened after the matter is over—impossible.

For a man whom even the school's goddess professor wants to win over, even if he appears laid‑back and refined on the surface,

but he is easy to bully—if bullied, won't he fight back?

Jiang Cheng is not that kind of person!

It's just that, for now, he doesn't have a good solution.

"Actually she's quite pitiful too." Coming out of Han Xiaoxun's office, Chen Shu walked beside Jiang Cheng and sighed.

Jiang Cheng said: "The entertainment circle is huge—big enough that everyone gets a chance to perform—but it's also tiny, small enough that it can only support a few to become famous; one general's success means countless bones withered, and someone always has to fall."

He naturally doesn't believe the news about Han Xiaoxun's sponsorship scandal; there are too many loopholes.

Even if it were true, there's not a shred of story, cause, process, or result—public opinion just swings one way, and Han Xiaoxun can't even utter a sound.

Isn't there anyone pulling the strings behind this?

Chen Shu glanced at Jiang Cheng's profile; she sometimes really seems dazed—is the man beside her truly a college student twenty years her junior?

If I had met him a few years earlier, wouldn't it not be so hard for me?

I'm really happy to see everyone again!

I am host Ya Ya, welcome to the live broadcast room of Jin Ge Shou Season 1 Episode 3, 8 catties 4!

Episode 3, on air!

(End of chapter)