In Jiangcheng in summer, the weather is like a child's face, and it changes when it is said. Inky black clouds covered half of the sky as if they were rolling, and several torrential rains fell.

Shen Xi didn't sleep well all night, and in the middle of the night, she also heard her father's footsteps going out, and she was in a hurry.

She didn't dare to call Jiang Yan, and stared at Weibo for a night.

At the beginning, there were some very unreliable rumors, from the fact that she robbed Chen Lan's creativity to the time she robbed Chen Lan's boyfriend, in these news, Chen Lan was packaged as a strong little white flower, as if in the end, if Shen Xi won, it means that there is a □□; Shen Xi lost, and Chen Lan was the messenger of justice.

The only thing that relieved her was that since the top best-selling author Li Chengze said a word for Nianxi, Nianxi's "plagiarism door" has finally subsided.

By daybreak, these hot topics slowly changed. Originally, the news that sprayed her all over the screen became scolding Jiang Yan, some people said that Rongjiang Group is a pill, and it is estimated that there will be no new share capital injection, and some people say that the senior gave such a good speech before, but he didn't expect Jin Yu to lose it. Shen Xi's image has slowly improved again, and there are even sisters who like her who silently leave messages on her Weibo, asking her to quickly get rid of this incompetent rich second generation.

In the morning, Rongjiang Group officially announced the suspension of trading.

Obviously, someone is deliberately leading the conversation.

The call from the TV station also came in time, and it was Director Wang Zi who called in person: "Shen Xi, have you ever considered withdrawing from the competition?" ”

It was daylight, but the dark clouds outside the window covered the sky as if it were night. Shen Xi's hand holding the phone trembled, and asked, "Director Wang, can I choose?" ”

Wang Zi was silent and said, "Naturally, you can." "Hot players, for TV stations, why not.

Shen Xi didn't give him an answer, but asked: "Director Wang, are you on the TV station now?" ”

The rain is getting heavier. Wang Zigang chatted with the producer of the show, and was standing on the viewing balcony thinking about his thoughts, when he saw Shen Xi running out of the parking lot in the heavy rain, holding a small umbrella that looked weak like a person, but he was running fast in this storm.

Wang Zi smiled, and suddenly remembered that many years ago, the girl who fell on the stage was so painful, but she didn't cry, lying on the stage with a smile on her face.

The footsteps gradually sounded, and when he turned around, Shen Xi had already run upstairs out of breath.

The rain was down her cheeks, her face was pale but her eyes were bright, and the hand holding the umbrella was so hard that it was slightly white at the joints. Shen Xi evened out his breath and said, "Director Wang, I don't want to quit the competition. ”

Wang Zile was happy and said, "Just such a sentence, it's okay if you say no on the phone?" ”

Shen Xi blushed, bowed, and said, "Because it's spreading on the Internet now, I think it's better to come and say it in person, I'm sorry for taking up your time." ”

Wang Zi handed her a tissue, only then did she notice that Shen Xi was probably in a hurry, dressed a little nondescriptly, and the white skirt was all muddy because she ran fast, and smiled: "Got it." Because it was too much trouble, we also considered taking care of the players' feelings. But you are like this, I can't believe that you are a white rich beauty. ”

Shen Xi took the tissue and wiped the water on his face a little embarrassed.

Wang Zi said calmly: "Shen Xi, but there are some things you also know, this kind of competition, the more you go to the back, the more uncontrollable links there are. There is no such thing as absolute fairness. ”

This is basically to give her a vaccination.

Shen Xi smiled lightly and said, "Director Wang, thank you, you have said such sincere words to me, I am already very grateful to you." I know, I've been playing since the beginning, and I'm not here for the result. ”

On such a heavy and rainy day, the way she smiled was like a dawn.

Wang Zi nodded, Shen Xi understood, and left quickly.

Wang Zi walked to the balcony and lit a cigarette, and just wanted to make a call, but the mobile phone rang first, it was Professor Liu of Jiangcheng University.

As soon as Wang Zi took it, he was full of anger over there: "Wang Zi! How many years have I been friends with you, how many obligations I have done for you before, this time you asked me to recommend students to you, and I will recommend my best students to you. You're good, me all day long on the Internet □□ hack my student...... Don't quibble, you must say that you didn't do it, of course I know you don't have the ability, but dare you say that you didn't contribute to the middle for the ratings? Lao Wang, if you really force my student to quit the competition, I ......"

I forgot that there is such an aunt and grandmother. Wang Zi immediately threw away the cigarette butt and begged for mercy: "Liu ...... Eh, my grandmother, there are some things you have to find a manufacturing company...... However, just now, the little girl came over and resolutely stated that she would not withdraw from the competition, are you relieved? ”

Mrs. Liu originally prepared a long speech, but when she heard him, she was stunned, and finally coughed reluctantly and said, "This is like words." I know that her current trend, which company she changes to, the probability of her winning is not too great, but if she doesn't retire, at least she will be honored even if she loses......"

She babbled a lot, and finally said: "Don't tell Shen Xi that I made this call!" ”

Wang Zi replied, dialed another number, and said politely: "Producer Xu, the No. 15 player will not retire...... Well, yes...... After all, it's the Shen family and the Jiang family, so it's better to respect her personally, yes, I know...... But the other judges ...... "-

Shen Xi ran to the car and lay on the steering platform for a while, and the uneasy feeling came up again.

Xiao Jiang is so good and works so hard, but because of her, she was dragged into a quagmire.

She was in a daze, and her phone vibrated several times before she picked it up.

Over there, Jiang Yan's somewhat tired but soft voice said: "Xixi...... Where are you? ”

"I'm on TV." Shen Xi tried his best to take back his tears, but there was still a little tremor in his voice.

"I know you're on TV, where are you?"

Before Shen Xi could answer, she saw a familiar black business car in the inverted mirror, Jiang Yan got off the co-pilot, held an umbrella, and slowly approached her.

For many years, Jiang Yan has been her umbrella.

Shen Xi opened the car door and ran over without an umbrella, his shoes stepped on the small puddle, splashing a small splash, and Shen Xi reached out and hugged him.

Seeing the little girl running so eagerly, Jiang Yan was slightly shocked, touched her half-wet hair, and said, "Why don't you even bring an umbrella, huh?" ”

He leaned over slightly, and Shen Xi could clearly see that his originally dark and clear eyes were a little bloodshot, but there was a smile on his lips, very faint, but very warm.

Shen Xi was faintly distressed, buried his head in his chest, and asked, "Xiao Jiang, why are you hacking yourself on the Internet?" ”

She thought about it, and always felt that among the people who led the topic, there must be himself.

Jiang Yan smiled like no one else, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Because I have thick skin, I'm not afraid of the dark." ”

Seeing the worried look on her face, Jiang Yan sighed lightly and said, "I'm sorry, Xixi." There were a lot of things last night, and I didn't have time to tell you that when I came back from the company in the morning to look for you, your mother said that you went to the TV station. Don't worry, I'm fine, although things are a bit unexpected, I'm still prepared. ”

Shen Xi nodded and said, "I know." But when they scolded you, I was not happy. ”

She has been protecting her since she was a child, and after so many years, the appearance of her eyes has not changed, and she almost stomps her feet and scolds her father-in-law.

Jiang Yan has been under amazing pressure these days, and she eats and sleeps very little, but when she looks like this, her heart suddenly relaxes, and she smiles: "So you are going to avenge me?" ”

Shen Xi raised his eyes, and his eyes were full of energy: "At least we have to fight together." ”

"It's a good comparison. No one knows the end than in the end. ”

His voice was a little deep, because he stayed up late, and he was still a little dumb, but it reached people's hearts as always-

The second round of the semi-finals is a 24-person 1v1 PK match, where the top 12 are selected by the judges' vote and the 30 media judges on the spot. Each judge has a place to go straight to the finals.

I don't know if the TV station did it intentionally, Shen Xi and Chen Lan were assigned to a group. As soon as Shen Xi arrived at the dressing room, he received all kinds of inquisitive and curious eyes.

Even the makeup artist was a little surprised, and when she helped her put on makeup, she also praised: "Your face looks pretty good." ”

Not the appearance of being sick or depressed as imagined, Shen Xi smiled lightly and thanked him. When she opened her eyes, she saw Chen Lan sitting opposite her in the mirror, her face even worse than her.

There is no talent show in the second round of the competition, and the two links are self-prepared hosting and topic cooperation, both of which are real skills tests, not only to cooperate with partners, but also to highlight themselves.

Shen Xi and Chen Lan are the sixth group to play, and Chen Lan chose to host the film festival in the self-prepared hosting session.

Shen Xi took a risk, what she prepared was "Starlight Hall" hosted by Liang now, as soon as she came on stage wearing black-framed glasses, the public judges laughed, this girl is really here to have fun.

Since taking over "Starlight Hall", he has really made this show the first indoor variety show integrating interviews and game challenges, and has also created a mighty "Starlight Gang", which has produced several assistant hosts who are popular all over the country.

Shen Xi simulated presiding over the Starlight Hall in front of him, and it was easy to look like a class with an axe. The media judges were originally here to join in the fun, and by the way, thinking about tomorrow's headlines, everyone took a look at each other.

But when they looked at Shen Xi again, the smile on their faces was completely for other reasons. Shen Xi interviewed every judge on the scene like in the face-to-face session of Xingguang Hall, and each of them responded to the recent hot topics on the judges, she asked humorously, and the judges were all eloquent, and soon, everyone present laughed and leaned back, becoming the most lively program.

She let go of this scene, and the co-host of the later table was smooth and free, but Chen Lan was a little anxious, and when she ended the scene, she looked a little aggressive.

But in the judges' session, Wang Zi and Li Li praised Chen Lan well, and when they commented on Shen Xi, they only had a few words. Wang Zi gently praised Shen Xi with a sentence of "interesting, talented", and then kept silent, as for which player to choose, he hesitated and said "I'll think about it again".

Li Li, who has always been gentle, said Shen Xi's, which was a little harsh: "No. 15 player, your table today is very flattering, and you have always been the most popular player outside the game, although we all emphasize that the inside and outside of the arena should be separated, but in the future you will be a host, you need to have a healthy public image." Based on that, I'm sorry I won't choose you today. ”

She was the first judge to publicly express her position, and she also represented the production system, Chen Lan couldn't help it, and the corners of her lips were slightly hooked.

After Li Li finished speaking, Wang Zi had already written Chen Lan's name on the plastic board.

Contrary to Wang Zi, he only commented on Chen Lan, but said a long word to Shen Xi: "...... I like you a lot and I hope to see you again in the finals in the future, you have to remember that this is just the beginning of your life. I also hope that all of you here can put aside the factors outside the competition and vote seriously. ”

He chose Shen Xi, although these words were a bit faceless to Chen Lan, but no matter how he sounded, it seemed like saying goodbye to Shen Xi. Shen Xi followed his gaze, and her eyes fell on the media review, and if everyone was really whispering, she knew it in her heart, and bowed deeply.

Song Youren, who had never spoken, also glanced at the media judges, his eyes were full of brilliance, and he smiled brightly and generously, and said, "I want to ask the two players a question separately." No. 15 Shen Xi, there is so much news about you outside the game, I want to ask, which one is true? ”