After several contestants left, Ni Na also departed with an ill expression.
But as soon as she stepped out of the room, she saw Qi Xuan and Ye Zhi not far away.
Several contestants greeted them enthusiastically and politely. Their attitude towards the contestants was like night and day compared to their treatment of Ni Na.
Ye Zhi knew they had to rush to meet reporters, so she let them leave first.
Ni Na's expression immediately soured further, and she grew even more indignant.
She realized that the reason these contestants had shown her no respect must have been Ye Zhi's doing. Ye Zhi had arrived earlier, just to watch her make a fool of herself.
She suppressed the anger in her heart and walked past them.
But as she passed Ye Zhi, she couldn't help but stop and say proudly, "Miss Ye, what goes around comes around!"
Ye Zhi: ???
Ye Zhi felt a pang of confusion, but Ni Na, having said her piece, left without looking back before they could react.
Ye Zhi suddenly felt a heavy weight on her back, so heavy that she couldn't help but look up.
"A Zhi, you don't need to take to heart the words of such a muddled person," Qi Xuan said softly, his expression slightly somber.
"I'm not taking it to heart," Ye Zhi sighed. "I just suddenly feel like the blame I'm carrying on my back must be dozens of stories high!"
Qi Xuan paused for a moment, then instantly understood her meaning. He chuckled, "It probably is. This blame is all the Cen family's trust in Ou Minghan. This is probably a case of 'evil will be met by evil'?"
"The Cen family isn't exactly evil; at most, it's a case of one thing being countered by another," Ye Zhi said with a slight smile. Then, she remarked, "But I'm really quite surprised; contestant number 3 is quite unique!"
Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan had arrived much earlier and had watched the entire event.
"Many musicians are unique," Qi Xuan said calmly.
"That's true," Ye Zhi nodded. "Number 2 is also good. Reasonable, well-argued, and measured. Although she hasn't had formal training, she already has the self-awareness of an artist."
"She's a good prospect, worth nurturing," Qi Xuan nodded slightly. "Do you want to see how they perform when facing reporters?"
"Perhaps not..." Ye Zhi said with a hint of difficulty. "If we go, will the reporters photograph them, or us?"
Qi Xuan found it amusing; if such a situation arose, the reporters would most likely photograph the two of them.
"Let's go, let's head back. We shouldn't steal their spotlight," Ye Zhi said with a smile.
"Alright," Qi Xuan agreed.
The two left together, but their joint appearance at the event was still captured by reporters.
Among the trending searches that almost dominated the "Dream Girl" post-competition discussions, Qi Xuan and Ye Zhi were like a clear stream in the rankings, maintaining a high position.
Seeing these trending topics, Ni Na was so angry that she couldn't sleep well all night. Wasn't it said that karma would catch up with people? Why was Ye Zhi's retribution her increasing popularity?
Moreover, the comments were all blessings and envy, asking when they would get married.
Lin Shuangshuang came to see Cen Ya just as Ni Na was having a tantrum.
"This is too much! Ye Zhi is going too far!" Ni Na said indignantly. "Is she really intending to make an enemy of our Shanjin Jewelry?!"
Lin Shuangshuang was confused. Upon inquiry, she learned that Ni Na had received news that Shi Ling, the contestant she favored most in "Dream Girl," had already signed with Taoxun. Ni Na was very angry, believing Ye Zhi was deliberately opposing her and poaching talent from Shanjin Jewelry.
As for the other contestants, Ni Na had contacted them all, but none were willing to sign with Feilong Film and Television. This further convinced Ni Na that Ye Zhi was deliberately using Taoxun's position to suppress Feilong Film and Television's development.
Lin Shuangshuang found these words extremely exasperating.
How much of Ou Minghan's brainwashing had Ni Na absorbed?
Contestants in such competitions were surely pre-selected by major companies before the finals. It was normal for Taoxun, as the organizer, to pick the most promising one first. This was clearly Shanjin Jewelry failing to secure the talent!
And as for Taoxun suppressing Feilong Live, that was even more absurd!
Taoxun was powerful, but Taoxun Film and Television had very little standing in the industry. They didn't sign with Feilong Film and Television simply because they didn't see good prospects for Feilong Film and Television's development.
Of course, such words could never be spoken.
"This is truly outrageous!" Lin Shuangshuang said indignantly. "Auntie, those contestants truly don't know what's good for them. When they sign with those big companies and have no resources later, ending up on the cold bench, they'll regret it!"
"It's not just those contestants, but Ye Zhi too!" Ni Na said angrily. "I gave them necklaces, and they wouldn't even accept them, saying they couldn't wear them out! Those necklaces aren't cheap; they are genuine diamond necklaces!"
Lin Shuangshuang's lips twitched. Ni Na was indeed generous, but if she had just thought a little more about why others wouldn't accept them, Shanjin Jewelry wouldn't have developed into the state it was in domestically.
Ever since Shanjin Jewelry sponsored that variety show on Feilong Live, and then advertised haphazardly on various streaming platforms with suggestive hosts selling goods, Shanjin Jewelry's image in China had plummeted, almost becoming synonymous with cheap and unclassy. The reason they wouldn't accept was that they genuinely couldn't wear them out!
"Auntie, isn't this better? You even saved money!" Lin Shuangshuang persuaded again. "If you had really given them to them, wouldn't that have caused even more trouble?"
Ni Na did take some of her words to heart.
"Shuangshuang, your words are indeed reasonable, but I'm still angry!" Ni Na said unhappily. "Why does Ye Zhi keep crossing the Cen family like this, and I can only endure it? Since she's competing with me for talent, I'll compete with her for talent!"
Lin Shuangshuang was very confused. "Auntie, they should have already signed contracts, so it's difficult to poach them, right..."
"Hmph! Who said I want to poach those contestants from her?" Ni Na sneered. "I'm going to use a pincer movement and poach talent from Taoxun Games!"
Lin Shuangshuang: ...
This was probably the consequence of absorbing too much of Ou Minghan's brainwashing. Oh well, she wouldn't try to dissuade her anymore. Ni Na was being incredibly short-sighted, actually trying to dig up Taoxun's corner.
Not only in the industry but even outsiders knew that Taoxun offered excellent benefits and welfare, making it the most difficult company to poach from.
Since Ni Na was so persistent, let her bump her head against a wall.
Afterward, Ni Na used her financial power and through various connections, managed to find out Bai Xuan's schedule at Taoxun Games.
She had done her homework beforehand. Bai Xuan was known for being aloof and reticent. However, when she spoke, her words were always incisive and brilliant.
But her movements were usually very mysterious, and she never met with people she didn't know well.
If she could poach her, it would be a great asset to Feilong Games!