Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius

Chapter 343 - 321: A Spectacular Show!


Chapter 343: Chapter 321: A Spectacular Show!

Ji Xizhi had been searching along the beach for a while. She’d just heard someone mention that it seemed Sun Qianqian was spotted at sea, so she wanted to find a boat to go and check.

However, all the boats nearby had already set out, so Ji Xizhi was having difficulty finding one.

Zhong Yulu saw Ji Xizhi finish talking to a man and started walking towards her.

She didn’t immediately remember who the man on the rubber dinghy was, but the moment she saw Ji Xizhi, a familiar face flashed before her eyes.

During the first episode of “Life Experience,” it was that Black Fan, Brother Sleep, who crowdfunded to sue Ji Xizhi.

Back then, Ji Xizhi had won against Hangxing Entertainment and then went to court with Brother Sleep, attracting a lot of attention.

Why did Zhong Yulu remember this face? Because when Brother Sleep raised funds to sue Ji Xizhi, she had secretly sent a sum of money from an alternate account.

Later, after Brother Sleep lost the case, she tried to get the money back but given her special identity, she couldn’t reveal herself. She just cursed him a bit and let it go.

She remembered that a few others who transferred money to Brother Sleep got embroiled for quite a while, and there were reports and lawsuits involved.

But none of that mattered now. What mattered was why Brother Sleep was here with a rubber dinghy…

Zhong Yulu instinctively glanced at Ji Xizhi, who wasn’t far away.

Besides being a Black Fan of Ji Xizhi, Brother Sleep was also the son of the Ping’an Village factory case owner. Ji Xizhi had collaborated with Qi Zheng to shut down the factory, resulting in Brother Sleep’s family going to prison, and Brother Sleep losing in court…

Is Brother Sleep here to take revenge on Ji Xizhi?

Upon reaching this conclusion, Zhong Yulu’s heart shivered violently.

Brother Sleep wants to harm Ji Xizhi!

Zhong Yulu watched Ji Xizhi approach, her fists clenching tightly.

As if the book she saw that night reappeared before her eyes, with its golden future belonging solely to her, the female lead.

And as for supporting actress Ji Xizhi’s fate, to jump into the sea and commit suicide.

Staring at the endless sea, doubts crept into Zhong Yulu’s heart, and her body started trembling.

As long as Ji Xizhi remains, she’d always be suppressed, never getting what should be hers.

Clearly, she didn’t want to become rivals with Ji Xizhi; it was Ji Xizhi who kept sticking around.

Besides, the assumption that Brother Sleep might harm Ji Xizhi was just her speculation; she didn’t know the actual situation!

If taken to court, there would be no crime to charge her with!

Zhong Yulu contemplated silently for a moment, gritted her teeth, and bumped into Ji Xizhi.

Ji Xizhi had noticed Zhong Yulu from a distance but figured they weren’t friends and had nothing to discuss, so she didn’t intend to greet her.

Zhong Yulu was always like this during the show recordings, keeping a distance from her.

But this time, Zhong Yulu was different.

Zhong Yulu took the initiative to speak to her.

With a shaky voice, Zhong Yulu forced a smile, “Zhi Zhi, are you looking for a boat? I just saw a villager place a rubber dinghy up front, saying we could use it, but I’m not very good with it.”

Ji Xizhi was indeed looking for a boat, and with Zhong Yulu’s words, she pointed ahead, “That way?”

Zhong Yulu: “Yes! It should be that way.”

Ji Xizhi thanked her and quickly added, “Want to join?”

Zhong Yulu was so startled by the question that she stumbled on the spot.

She hurriedly said, “No… no, I’m a bit tired, won’t head out to sea.”

Ji Xizhi nodded and proceeded in the direction Zhong Yulu pointed.

Zhong Yulu’s approach today was abrupt, but Ji Xizhi indeed needed a boat.

Sun Qianqian had been missing for hours. Her heart was constantly anxious, and upon hearing there might be news of Sun Qianqian at sea, even if it was a one-in-a-million chance, she wanted to check it out.

Ji Xizhi walked quickly in the direction Zhong Yulu pointed. Not far away, she saw the rubber dinghy parked on the beach.

Off in the distance, where the sea meets the sky, a faint white glow was spreading, gradually expanding and consuming the darkness.

Ji Xizhi glanced at the approaching dawn, reached out, and pulled the rubber dinghy into the water.

Just shortly after Ji Xizhi set off, from a nearby forest, a crouching man emerged; it was Brother Sleep.

Watching Ji Xizhi drift further from the shore, he spat forcefully before fumbling for his phone and started recording.

– ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅✦𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾✦𝗇𝖾𝗍

In the distant offices of Hangxing Entertainment’s top management.

President Huang held his phone with a playful expression, waiting. When the “ding-dong” of a WeChat notification sounded, he glanced down to see the dim sea in the video.

He beamed with joy, “It’s done; I’ve finally waited for this opportunity!”

Ji Fengyuan, sitting idly opposite President Huang, didn’t share the same excitement as President Huang.

Ji Fengyuan: “Opportunity? You dragged me here in the middle of the night just to draw me a pie? I tell you, my patience is limited! There are plenty who can do what Hangxing Entertainment fails to!”

President Huang remained calm, checked his watch, and then casually turned on the office’s projector, scheduling a popular episode of “National Mediation” variety show.

President Huang: “Just one more hour, and I’ll have Mr. Ji watch a great show!”

As an entertainment industry veteran, Ji Fengyuan was familiar with this well-known old show. Once popular a decade ago, it had fewer viewers now due to widespread mobile internet access.

Current popular entertainers wouldn’t consider joining such an earthy show; it would ruin their image and their future.

“You’re not telling me your great show is on this program?” Ji Fengyuan frowned deeply, “Planning to rely on a group of older viewers to take down Ji Xizhi?”

Narrowing his eyes, President Huang continued smiling, “Don’t underestimate the show, Mr. Ji. Formerly a ratings champion, these might be elements overlooked, but they can be exactly what topples her for good.”

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