Great, it's a scalper, we're saved!

Beijing, CCTV studio.

"Dear viewers! Thank you for watching 'Ordinary Professions' on time!"

"This program will be broadcast live throughout, using satellite footage to follow all 360 contestants."

"These 360 ​​contestants represent all 360 professions!"

"We strive to showcase the extraordinary lives behind every ordinary profession!"

"Ultimately, the contestant with the highest popularity will receive a cash prize of 100 million yuan!"

"I now declare the program officially open!"

On stage, the host, sporting a sophisticated slicked-back hairstyle and a glamorous suit, spoke eloquently to the camera.

As the host finished speaking, the spotlights on stage went out instantly, and live broadcast rooms appeared on the large screen behind them.

Among them were security guards, food delivery drivers, game streamers, and even professional fishing players.

"Grandpa! The show you ordered has finally started airing!"

"As expected of CCTV, a cash reward of 100 million yuan—which other TV station could afford that?"

"Moreover, the concept behind this program is also very well thought out: an ordinary profession, an extraordinary life, tsk tsk."

"Full satellite tracking? I've never seen a program like that before."

"Even if you watch one a day, you could watch 360 live streams for a year!"

"This show isn't very good. Why didn't I find any information about health technicians? Are there any similar live streams?"

"Yes, brothers, yes, live stream room number 37, top-quality young girl with a ponytail."

"Is that the girl called Northern Rain Sister? I'll go check her out first. Thanks, brother."

"..."

As the show began, countless eager viewers flooded into the live stream, and the show's popularity soared to new heights.

Unlike the bustling atmosphere in the live broadcast room, the staff were busy in the dark audience. Ling Weiwei stood in the audience, looking at the data on the big screen, her beautiful eyes filled with both apprehension and worry.

As the chief director and planner of "Ordinary Professions," she was the one who single-handedly launched the program.

Even CCTV had never done a live program with so many people before. So from the very beginning, the program's development was very difficult, and it almost failed to materialize several times.

The fact that the show is able to launch smoothly right now is thanks to Ling Weiwei's promise to the station's leadership, secured by her career. If the ratings flop, Ling Weiwei's only fate would be to pack her bags and leave.

"Director Ling, within one minute of starting the broadcast, the combined viewership of all the live streams has exceeded seven million."

A staff member walked over excitedly and whispered.

Ling Weiwei nodded upon hearing this, without saying anything, her anxious mood slightly relieved.

She assured the station's leaders that each episode's viewership would not be less than 20 million. Although it's still a bit short of 20 million right now, it shouldn't be a big problem.

"With 360 contestants, it would be great if there was one talented contestant whose live stream could reach over 20 million views."

Looking at the various live streams on the big screen, Ling Weiwei suddenly had this outrageous idea pop into her mind.

However, the next second, Ling Weiwei was amused by her own naive thoughts, shook her head, and sighed softly.

How is that possible?

……

At this time, in Penang.

People were coming and going on the pedestrian street. Zheng Fan sat outside a coffee shop, looking somewhat bewildered.

"I've become a contestant?"

Looking at the notification message on his phone that the broadcast had started, Zheng Fan was momentarily incredulous.

Some time ago, when he was staying up late reading novels, he came across an advertisement for "Ordinary Profession" and signed up for it on a whim.

To my utter surprise, I've now become a contestant.

Keep in mind that nearly ten million people signed up at the time. What are the odds of you getting selected?

Zheng Fan could understand being lucky, but what he couldn't understand was that he was a scalper! Was this profession even allowed to be broadcast on CCTV?

However, after only a moment of hesitation, Zheng Fan accepted the fact.

As an orphan, Zheng Fan has long since developed a "what will be, will be" attitude over the years.

Dude, with this kind of character setting, you wouldn't be afraid to be the male lead in a novel on Qidian, so why would you be afraid of my live stream?

Anyway, I won't do anything illegal or criminal.

"What kind of live stream is this? Why is it so quiet?"

"Did you guys find this livestream room by searching for the most popular viewers in reverse order?"

"What's that guy doing? Sitting outside the coffee shop? Is he a barista?"

"Holy crap! Wait, this job can actually be selected??"

Player: Zheng Fan. Occupation: Scalper??????

"To be honest, this guy is quite handsome, no less so than the young heartthrobs in the entertainment industry. How come he's a scalper?"

"A scalper's live stream?? What's the point of watching? To resell tickets?"

"Isn't CCTV going a bit too far? Are they even letting scalpers broadcast?"

"Judging from his expression, this guy was clearly dumbfounded."

"..."

The show's popularity quickly spread to Zheng Fan's live stream, but when everyone clicked on Zheng Fan's information, they were all stunned.

Professional scalpers?

Who says CCTV is conservative? CCTV is incredibly powerful.

……

Just as the viewers in the live stream were discussing it, a beeping sound came from Zheng Fan's pocket.

Zheng Fan took out his phone, and a small yellow fish icon appeared on the screen.

[Xianyu: You have a new order, please process it promptly.]

The profession of scalper is not respectable and there are no suitable trading platforms, so Zheng Fan relies on Xianyu (a second-hand marketplace platform) to get orders.

"My child has developed anorexia and hasn't eaten for two days."

"Is it autism? Is it difficult to communicate with?"

Location: Sunny Garden, Penang New District

"The fee is six hundred yuan."

After glancing at the new message, Zheng Fan put down his phone and thought for a moment.

"Accepted!"

After saying that, Zheng Fan did not hesitate, hailed a taxi on the roadside, and headed straight for his destination.

"So they've really started working? They've really started taking orders on CCTV?"

"Dude, you're just a scalper, how could you possibly cure anorexia?"

"Isn't the person upstairs crazy? Who said he was going to get treatment for anorexia? He's probably going to help someone snag an appointment with a specialist at the hospital."

"That's right. Although Penang is a second-tier city, the pediatrics department at Penang People's Hospital is very advanced. It's always packed, with many patients coming from other places."

"I've taken my child there before, and it's really hard to get a number."

"Wait, isn't reselling tickets a completely illegal activity? Is this guy really going to do that?"

"Isn't this just personally presenting evidence of a crime?"

"Quickly, start screen recording! Let's see what this kid's up to!"

"They might be colluding with hospital staff; that's basically how scalpers operate."

"Newcomers, please report this."

"..."

Watching Zheng Fan's dashing departure, the viewers in the live stream couldn't sit still any longer.

Many people unanimously believe that Zheng Fan must have colluded with the hospital behind the scenes to resell expert appointment slots.

Recalling their own experience of buying scalped tickets at inflated prices, the audience was filled with righteous indignation and extreme anger.