Chapter 2678: 2679: Threat

Chapter 2678: Chapter 2679: Threat

“I’m just fighting for my rightful interests,” Wang Zhanwen said:

“And I also don’t want to align myself with you people who only engage in shady dealings!”

Seeing Wang Zhanwen’s attitude, the contestants in limbo gained confidence.

“Director Zhou, you have two choices now: either go ahead obstinately and choose that person who has never shown his face to compete, or choose Miao Chunge, who is the strongest. If you choose him to compete, we’ll all be convinced,” the short man said.

“This…”

Zhou Jing suddenly didn’t know how to proceed, feeling caught in a dilemma.

This situation was beyond her expectations.

With Wang Zhanwen’s support, the contestants in limbo stood up straight, waiting for Zhou Jing to continue.

“What’s going on?”

At that moment, Lin Yi and Yan Ci walked in.

Seeing the chaotic scene before them, the two looked puzzled.

Zhou Jing approached Yan Ci and quietly recounted what had just happened.

“The fuss was all because of this?”

Lin Yi smiled at the contestants in limbo before him.

“It’s just a competition, nothing too serious. If you all really have opinions, I’ll give each of you 10,000 dollars in subsidies, just like I’m buying a chance to get noticed.”

Hearing this, everyone turned to Lin Yi.

“Are you the one who got in through backdoor entry?”

“Uh…”

Lin Yi chuckled, “Calling it backdoor entry sounds so unsavory. I also entered through formal channels.”

Confirming Lin Yi’s identity, everyone’s expressions turned uglier.

The short man who led earlier looked at Zhou Jing and said:

“Director Zhou, this is an international competition, you’re letting such a coddled person compete, this isn’t a joke, it’s utterly disgraceful!”

“What’s wrong with being coddled? Does one have to be big and burly to compete?” Zhou Jing retorted.

“Stop making excuses for yourself,” the short man said:

“Look at those who have been training since childhood, how many are like him?”

“Okay, okay, stop talking,” another person interrupted:

“I’ve seen their true colors, choosing someone like that is entirely to cater to the audience, to attract attention.”

“If I had known it would be this way, I wouldn’t have competed, it’s disgusting.”

“Everyone, please calm down.”

In the midst of the chatter, Wang Zhanwen spoke up, looking at Zhou Jing:

“Director Zhou, have you thought about what you want? Do you want him to stay, or do you want us to leave? I hope for a clear decision.”

Zhou Jing frowned, glancing at Yan Ci.

At this point, Yan Ci was also uncertain and looked to Lin Yi for help.

“Then just let them go,” Lin Yi said:

“If it’s going to rain, mothers will marry off their daughters, these things can’t be controlled.”

Zhou Jing looked at Lin Yi, not knowing his arrangements.

“Are you sure everything’s okay?”

“Our Yan Ci is also an investor in this program, I won’t let it get messed up, do as I say.”

Zhou Jing nodded, looking at the others.

“If you want to withdraw now, then leave, I won’t stop you.”

Seeing Zhou Jing really agreed,

Wang Zhanwen and the others couldn’t remain calm.

Because they came to compete for more exposure and thereby gain more benefits.

If they withdrew now, all their efforts would be in vain.

“Director Zhou, have you really thought this through?” Wang Zhanwen said sternly.

“I don’t want you to leave; it was you who said you wanted to withdraw, there’s nothing I can do.”

“We just want fair treatment, nothing else.”

“The competition system is open and transparent; there’s no situation like you described.”

Zhou Jing argued strongly:

“You, however, speaking up at this moment is just to pressure me into letting Miao Chunge advance, but I tell you, that’s impossible. We have our own rules; it’s not up to you.”

Seeing Zhou Jing’s hard stance, Wang Zhanwen knew there was no room for negotiation.

“Fine, if you won’t change the rules, then I can only withdraw!”

“Please, go ahead.”

Zhou Jing issued the order for guests to leave, but Wang Zhanwen didn’t walk away immediately.

Instead, he looked at Li Qingshan beside him.

“Brother Li, we’ve been through since the preliminary rounds together, it’s fair to say we’re like-minded. Do you still want to compete in such a contest?”

“I also find this arrangement quite inappropriate; it doesn’t even give us the basic respect. I’m also ready to withdraw.”

Seeing Li Qingshan leave, Zhou Jing’s face turned uglier.

She didn’t expect that in the end, no one would stay.

Wang Zhanwen’s expression was proud, as if he had taken the initiative again.

But until now, he didn’t really want to leave.

The same was true for Li Qingshan.

They just wanted to use this method to threaten Zhou Jing in order to gain more benefits and interests.

This was the way to maximize their profits.

With the situation developing like this, Zhou Jing looked troubled, as the competition was about to begin.

Their promotional posters had also been put up.

Withdrawing one would be explainable, but if both left, it would cause a huge impact on the program’s reputation.

This left her unsure of how to handle it.

“Since they want to leave, let them leave.”

Lin Yi’s expression was calm, he didn’t take the people before him seriously.

If it can’t be resolved peacefully, then they have to play hardball.

Yan Ci gave Zhou Jing a reassuring look.

At this point, she didn’t want to consider too much.

They couldn’t let these people trample over them.

After all, Lin Yi’s strength was evident, the chances of winning an international competition were greater.

This was not a matter to joke about.

“If you want to withdraw, then leave now; I won’t hold you.”

“Are you sure?” Wang Zhanwen said, keeping a stern face.

“I’m sure, all of you leave.” Zhou Jing said:

“Even if you want to stay now, I won’t use you.”

“Fine, you’re ruthless, let’s see how you handle the competition next!”

In anger, Wang Zhanwen left.

The contestants in limbo also followed him out, along with Li Qingshan.

But on their faces, there wasn’t much anger visible, instead, there was a slight gloating undertone.

Soon, a group of them left the backstage and gathered together.

“Don’t worry everyone, let’s go inside and wait for them. I don’t believe we can’t handle her,” Wang Zhanwen said.

“I think the same; the competition is about to start, she definitely can’t find suitable candidates, then she’ll beg us to return.”

Wang Zhanwen sneered:

“Brother Li is right, just a woman, and she wants to play the hard-to-get game with me? I want to see who’s tougher!”

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