I'm a web novelist, and you want me to work in the entertainment industry?

After another ten seconds or so, finally, one of the "expected" comments appeared:

"You're just a web novelist, what makes you think you can participate in a variety show? Is there some inside story behind Wang Zheng's choice of you?"

Cheng Che finished reading and raised an eyebrow.

"First, the first question," he began.

"What do you mean by 'why do online novelists have the right to do this'? What's wrong with writing online novels? Do you think we online novelists are inferior to other professions?"

"You and I are both equal citizens, so I have no right to change your mind, but I believe that right and wrong will prevail in people's hearts."

As he spoke, he wiped away a tear as if he were deeply hurt by those words.

Tian Xiwei and Xia Ziyi buried their heads and suppressed their laughter.

Yan Lei and Xu Anan also thought Cheng Che's mouth was too sharp.

A photographer who wished to remain anonymous suddenly felt refreshed—finally, I wasn't the only one attacked by this move!

[...I'm drenched in sweat, so this is what it feels like?]

[I'm speechless. Can you please stop sending such dangerous topics? Are you happy if the platform bans all comments in the future?]

Listen to my advice, you little trolls, give up. You can't outmaneuver this man!

"Now, let's address your second question." Cheng Che's expression instantly returned to normal.

"I think it's not impossible. I suggest that Director Wang make his bank transaction records public to fully prove himself," he said fairly and openly.

"..."

Wang Zheng raised the megaphone and replied with a dark face, "There's nothing behind Cheng Che's selection. Viewers, please stop digressing."

"This is Cheng Che's turn to interact, not mine!" He smoothly passed the buck back.

It's impossible for him to disclose his bank transaction records, no matter how clear-headed he is.

The record was released in the morning, and the person left the industry in the afternoon.

Hmm, maybe it's not just people retiring from the entertainment industry?

The second comment was immediately pulled out:

"Is 'Fireworks Fade Easily' really your original song? Do you have any proof? Can you sing another song of similar quality live to prove it?"

It's not sharp at all, and I already encountered this problem last night!

"You are the worst group of netizens I've ever mentored..." Cheng Che pouted, utterly disappointed.

"Okay, I'll come clean, this song isn't my original work." He shrugged and told the truth.

"The original creator of this song actually came from another world, but unfortunately, that original creator can't be here."

"I have no proof that these are true, but unfortunately, you have no proof that they aren't true either." He leaned back lazily in his chair.

[This makes perfect sense; we can't even prove that Cheng Che isn't a time traveler!]

This is a subtle tribute to "Battle Through the Heavens".

"As for singing another song on the spot, that's not out of the question. After all, there are plenty of songs from another world." Cheng Che said sincerely.

"As long as you're willing to pay a performance fee, just a few tens of thousands of dollars, I can write lyrics and music on the spot and perform it for you right there."

"I believe that as long as you are willing to pay, Director Wang will definitely be willing to let me perform on the spot." He said this with reason and evidence.

Wang Zheng raised the megaphone: "I have no objection. This viewer can contact our production team at any time."

……

Unfortunately, Cheng Che may sing again, but that audience member obviously won't actually pay.

Then came the third comment, and this time the style suddenly changed—

"Cheng Che, what kind of person do you think Xiao Tian is?"

The atmosphere in the living room instantly became subtle.

Xia Ziyi exclaimed "Wow!" and then immediately covered her mouth.

Xu Anan's eyes lit up.

Yan Lei silently closed the thermos and pricked up his ears.

Shen Han didn't react much, mainly because he hadn't slept all night and it seemed like the person had been gone for a while.

Tian Xiwei suddenly became very busy. Even though she was holding her phone in her hand, she started looking around for it.

[666 We were just at loggerheads, where did this question come from?]

If eroticism is the primary driving force, then I think gossip is the second.

[Hakvi, what on earth are you busy with?!]

"...Huh?" Cheng Che suddenly froze, standing there dumbfounded.

It feels like you're a martial arts master, gathering all your inner strength to unleash a powerful attack, when someone walks up to you, taps you on the shoulder, and asks:

"Dude, do you even know what love is?"

It's one thing to suddenly ask this kind of question, but to do it in the Sichuan-Chongqing dialect?

The internal energy dissipated in an instant, and those with weak basic skills would probably vomit blood on the spot.

Cheng Che took a deep breath and barely managed to gather his inner strength again. His mind flashed through all the things he had done with Tian Xiwei in the past few days, from their first meeting to their encounter last night.

"Hmm... I guess he's a gentle person," he said, both calm and uneasy.

Xia Ziyi and Xu Anan exchanged a glance and winked at each other.

Yan Lei revealed a smile of success in gossiping.

Shen Han still looked half-dead.

Tian Xiwei stopped being busy and unconsciously bit her lower lip, holding her phone in one hand and gently clutching the hem of her clothes with the other.

[...If I were Xiaotian, I would eventually be won over by Cheng Che, even if he might not even realize he's doing it.]

[He can be intellectual when he needs to be, and sincere when he needs to be. Is he really a hidden genius in the world of wood?]

[Strange, where did this pink bubble come from?]

[Little Tian's fan, if our sister and Cheng Che get together, I really have no objection.]

[To Zero's fans: Zero is not allowed to date! Don't let women affect your novel updates!!]

"Ahem, let's move on to the next comment." Finally, Wang Zheng raised his megaphone, breaking the subtle atmosphere in the living room.

Everyone snapped back to reality, and the comments continued to scroll, with another comment being magnified on the screen—

"Did you look down on Hanhan when you were in college? Otherwise, how do you explain that he knows you, but you don't know him?"

Everyone instantly became extremely alert, and even Shen Han "came to life," straightening up slightly with a somewhat desolate smile on his face.

Tian Xiwei was a little worried; this was not a good question to answer.

And this time, she couldn't step in to help him out...

Cheng Che saw the comments on the screen and a bright smile appeared on his face.

I've been waiting all morning, and finally I got the questions I wanted.

I spoke with Wang Zheng last night, and it's basically confirmed that those scandalous rumors were fabricated by Shen Han.

Since that's the case, he doesn't need to be as cautious as he was before.

After all, I don't even know you, and I've never done anything to you. You're targeting me every day. Do you really think I'm an easy target?

"The first question," he said, raising his index finger, "I think I explained it very clearly on Weibo last night, perhaps this viewer hasn't seen it."

"Then I'll say it again—"

"During my university years, I didn't look down on any particular person, but I did look down on those who didn't study hard and were always thinking about taking shortcuts to become famous overnight."

"Of course." He paused. "If you, the audience member, think that Teacher Shen is that kind of person, then I have nothing to say."

Shen Han's already unpleasant expression worsened even further.

"As for the second question..." Cheng Che smiled, "I think I can give you, and all the viewers across the internet who have the same question, an absolutely reasonable and sufficient explanation."

"It's normal that I didn't know Shen Han during college, and it's also normal that he knew me."

"Because from the day I enrolled until the day I graduated, I was always the best student in my class."

"Firstly, it's normal that you can't get to know all your classmates."

"And it's also normal that almost all the students know the first place student."