The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 569 - 569 540 Promotion

569: Chapter 540 Promotion 569: Chapter 540 Promotion “Liu Hun, these three judges are really cooperative.

At first, I only told them they could have divergences and it would be best if there were some differing opinions, but I didn’t expect them to actually start arguing,” Su Muqing said to Liu Hun with a smile.

“Hehe,” Liu Hun chuckled indifferently, “All three of them are smart people.

They know such debates are extremely beneficial for them.

If this talent show takes off, their popularity will rise as well, and their value will increase.

Who wouldn’t want to make money?”

Su Muqing smiled and nodded in agreement with Liu Hun’s words, then continued, “It’s just…

I don’t quite understand the purpose of setting up a segment for media questions, Liu Hun.

It’s quite obvious that some people came with ulterior motives.”

Liu Hun didn’t say a word, just silently smiled and swirled his wine glass as he said, “You’ll find out when the time comes.”

Listening to Liu Hun say that, Su Muqing actually felt some anticipation.

Since Gao Yelan was in charge of arranging the show, she didn’t know the inside story.

“Thank you!

Thank you very much to the three judges for their brilliant comments!” Seeing that the two men were about to lose their composure over Annie, Lin Baoyi hurriedly stepped forward to mediate.

If it weren’t for the director’s commands through her earpiece telling her to wait just a bit longer, she would have cut them off earlier.

“Thank you, judges!

Baoyi, you know it’s because of these outstanding contestants and even better judges that our national music industry can flourish,” Tian Qinan quickly complimented the three individuals.

“That’s right, only with different opinions can a full bloom of musical stars be cultivated,” Lin Baoyi immediately followed up.

The two of them took turns speaking, significantly easing the awkwardness caused by the two judges’ debate.

“Now we enter the segment for questions from the media jury!” Lin Baoyi said with a smile.

“Dong dong dong…ding ding…” The same music started up again, and the lights began to dim just like the previous three times, while everyone felt a different kind of tension, whether they were audience members at the venue or watching on TV at home.

They all clenched their fingers tightly, as they knew someone would definitely ask Qi Gongru about her past scandals, and they all expected to hear the answer they desired: either Qi Gongru admitting to her actions and how she plummeted to Hell overnight, or Qi Gongru successfully turning her image around and ascending to Heaven in one night.

Of course, there were also those who simply wanted to enjoy the spectacle and see the embarrassing state of Qi Gongru facing the questions; a beautiful woman’s mishap is always exciting for some.

Liu Hun watched the television intently, picked up the phone with some concern, and asked Gao Yelan, “Is everything ready?

There shouldn’t be any issues, right?”

“Liu Hun, rest assured!

For this round, only media from our company can buzz in.

Everything will return to normal once Qi Gongru finishes answering,” Gao Yelan reported to Liu Hun confidently in her arrangement.

“Welcome to the media friends to ask their questions!” Lin Baoyi said on stage.

“Ding!” The first buzzer sounded.

“Media friend from One Weekly, please ask your question!” Tian Qinan smiled and gestured for the staff to pass the microphone to the reporter from One Weekly.

“Shua!” The lights illuminated the figure of the reporter from One Weekly, a bespectacled journalist who stood up and asked, “I’d like to ask contestant number five, Qi Gongru…”

“What will he ask?!

Guess what he’s going to ask?!”

“Could it be asking about what it feels like to smoke marijuana?

Or how getting drunk, fighting, and causing trouble affects musical creativity?”

“Shut your trap!

The journalist isn’t as nasty as you!”

“I wouldn’t be so sure!

Maybe the reporter will ask which hospitals she’s had abortions at, or how many times!”

“Get lost!

Stop slandering Gongru here!”

“…”

Under the eager gaze of the crowd, the glasses-wearing man from One Weekly adjusted his glasses, building suspense before finally asking, “Miss Qi Gongru, I’d like to know why you always dress in this style.

Look at the other contestants making glamorous appearances, what are your thoughts?

Thank you!”

This utterly anticlimactic question from the bespectacled man made the entire nation heave a heavy sigh.

They had waited too long to see Qi Gongru, this queen of controversy, and they spent an entire evening in anticipation of the media question segment, hoping for a huge surprise.

To their disappointment, it was a dud.

“Thank you for the question from One Weekly.

Actually, I like dressing like this, it’s very casual and natural.

I believe singing is just an ordinary activity; it’s a part of my life, like drinking water and eating food, no matter where I am I’m expressing the most authentic me.

So, I feel there’s no need to overly glamorize it.

Of course…” Qi Gongru paused and smiled at the crowd of girls, “I’m quite plain-looking, and no dress-up can make me beautiful, so I might as well spare myself the effort.”

“Gongru spoke well!

Gongru, hang in there!

You are beautiful!

We all support you!”

“This is too boring!

Was that even a question?!

Just ask her directly if those news stories are true!”

“People are dying of impatience here!

These are all revelations from her stepfather; they must be true.

I just want to hear how she responds!”

“…”

After the first question was answered, all the audience’s nerves tensed up again, expectantly waiting for the next explosive question.

“Thank you, One Weekly!

Thank you!

Next, I’d like to invite another media friend to ask a question!” Lin Baoyi addressed the panel of judges.

“Ding!” As soon as her words fell, the sound of a bell was heard.

“Let’s welcome our friend from National Weekend to ask their question!” Tian Qinan gestured for the bespectacled man to pass the microphone.

“Hello, host!

Hello to all the contestants!

I’m a reporter from National Weekend, and I have a question for contestant number five, Ms.

Qi Gongru!

Ms.

Qi, I really admire your singing style.

There are rumors that you used to sing in a bar.

Is that true?

Thank you!” After the female reporter finished speaking, she passed the microphone back to the staff.

“What kind of shitty question is that!

Ask the important stuff!”

“Damn it!

Can’t you even ask a proper question!

What kind of journalist are you!

Just get off the stage!”

“A roundabout question!

It’s going to kill us with suspense!”

“Shut up!

Gongru is about to answer!”

“…”

Both the television audience and those present in the studio craned their necks, holding their breath for Qi Gongru’s response.

Qi Gongru smiled, brought the microphone to her lips, and said, “Yes!

I did perform at a bar before.

I like the feeling of singing freely, just going with the flow.

Thank you!”

Qi Gongru’s brief answer and the reporter’s skirting questions were like scratching an itch through a boot—they couldn’t satisfy the audience’s craving for sensational news and juicy gossip but only served to heighten their anticipation.

“Great!

Thank you to the reporter from Entertainment Weekend!

Thank you!” Lin Baoyi said, and then she added, “Contestant number five, Qi Gongru, has already answered two questions.

If any other media friends have questions for her, seize your final opportunity now!”

“You may press the buzzer to ask a question now!” said Tian Qinan to the judges’ panel.

“Ding!” The final buzzer sounded, and almost in unison, the panel of judges let out a sigh, knowing all too well that it was Qi Gongru they wanted to question, and that no one was particularly interested in the other contestants in this group.

“Hello everyone!

I’m a reporter from New City Evening News, and I would like to ask contestant number five, Qi Gongru.

Ms.

Qi!

A certain media outlet recently interviewed your stepfather, and he revealed some astonishing and scandalous details about your past on their paper.

Are his statements true?

Thank you!” The middle-aged man sat down immediately after speaking, realizing he had fulfilled the wishes of many.

He could even hear words of praise coming from all around him.

“Awesome!” was almost the collective inner cheer from everyone waiting for Qi Gongru’s response.

They were eager for an answer they wanted to hear, curious to see how a woman with such an “ugly” past would continue to stand on that stage, or perhaps anticipating Imperial City Entertainment’s behind-the-scenes maneuvers to eliminate her, which would make another hot gossip topic.

“I want to say…

none of it is true!

Including this so-called stepfather!

Thank you!

I’ve finished answering!” Qi Gongru said, looking relaxed and at ease, before handing the mic back to the staff member.

“Finally, I can relax!

Such a good girl!

How could she possibly do those things!”

“She’s clearly lying!

I can tell she blushed just now!”

“Such a brief answer is so unsatisfying!

What’s this?

To convince everyone, you have to refute each point or confront them in person!”

“…”

Liu Hun nodded at the television, everything falling within his control.

“Thank you!

Thank you for Gongru’s response!

And thank you to the friend from New City Evening News for your question!” Lin Baoyi expressed her thanks to both parties.

Although the questioning was explosive, Qi Gongru’s answers left many deeply unsatisfied.

They wanted to hear evidence-based confrontations or tearful admissions of remorse.

However, precisely because of this, everyone hoped that Qi Gongru could advance, for only if she remained could there be points of contention in future shows, and the truth of the matter dug up to greater depth.

This was, of course, what both Liu Hun and all the media wanted, because a talent show contestant without exposure, no matter how sordid her past, wasn’t worth pursuing for the media, wouldn’t draw attention, and couldn’t make money.

After Qi Gongru’s three answers, no media representative seemed interested in questioning the other contestants.

Fortunately, the two female hosts were quick-witted enough to smoothly transition from the awkward situation.

“Thump thump thump…

Ding ding…

Dang!

Dang!” Familiar sounds rang out, dazzling lights shone everywhere, and everyone knew what came next was the media’s voting segment.

“Now comes the most ruthless part, the media’s vote for elimination!

Who will stay, and who will leave this stage?

Please stay tuned!” Lin Baoyi spoke, then nodded towards Tian Qinan at her side.