Wei Yumeng originally thought she was semi-retired. After all, since she filmed that movie, she had only referred to herself as a celebrity for her own projects and had never appeared in front of the screen since.
But today she received a notice, asking her to participate in a program.
This was a variety show where men and women from different professions would participate and make friends through some games.
Wei Yumeng naturally refused such a program. Although such programs claimed to be about making friends, in essence, they were also a form of dating reality show.
She already had a husband and children, so how could she participate in such an activity?
So, without thinking, she directly refused.
"Miss Wei, I hope you will reconsider. This program is really different from what you imagine. Moreover, we have received investment from Zhan Corporation, so please give us some face."
Hearing the director's pleading voice, Wei Yumeng finally understood.
It was precisely because Zhan Mohan invested in the program that the program, in an attempt to appease Zhan Mohan, came to find her.
However, even so, it could not be a reason for her to participate.
"Please, Miss Wei. We are truly under a lot of pressure. If we cannot invite you, I might lose my job."
Wei Yumeng frowned. She didn't think her participation would be that important.
"Miss Wei, if you are worried that the participants cannot match your status, then you can rest assured. This time, we have invited some well-known actresses in the country, including Mi Qi."
Hearing this name, Wei Yumeng's heart sank even further. Although Zhan Mohan had explained the matter between him and Mi Qi before, for him to invest in a variety show involving Mi Qi again made her unable to feel at ease.
"Alright, since that's the case, I'll agree."
Wei Yumeng agreed directly. She couldn't always be passive; she had to take the initiative at least once. Whether Zhan Mohan's investment in this program was really related to Mi Qi or not, she had to find out for herself.
A few days later, Wei Yumeng arrived at the filming location on time and met Mi Qi.
After the previous lesson, Mi Qi should not have bothered Wei Yumeng again. But she was never one to admit defeat. For example, even though Zhan Mohan had threatened her, she could still participate in programs related to Zhan Corporation through some channels. Zhan Corporation might have the power to control everything, but they couldn't extend their reach to other companies.
"I originally thought Miss Wei was someone extraordinary, but now it seems she is quite ordinary compared to me," Mi Qi said, rolling her eyes, her meaning obvious.
Wei Yumeng glanced at her and replied, "Indeed, when it comes to thickness of skin, I am no match for you."
"You!" Mi Qi stomped her foot in anger upon hearing this.
At this moment, a staff member walked over.
"I will now explain the program flow to everyone. Our program mainly aims to showcase the charisma of people in different professions to the audience. At the end of the program, there will be a voting session among the guests. Male guests can vote for the female guests they like. The one with the most votes wins."
Wei Yumeng nodded. The process sounded relatively simple. She didn't care about winning or losing; as long as the program could proceed smoothly, it was enough.
But Mi Qi didn't think so. Even if it was just a program, she couldn't lose to Wei Yumeng. So, before the program began, Mi Qi first used her charm to captivate all the male guests present. Only when they promised to vote for her was she satisfied.
Finally, the program began. Although Wei Yumeng wasn't good at performing, she won cheers from the audience as soon as she appeared. This was because she already had a fan base and rarely participated in such events. Therefore, her appearance undoubtedly became a topic of discussion for the entire show.
Mi Qi dared not show weakness. As soon as she appeared, she conquered everyone with her sexy dance.
Under everyone's gaze, it was finally time for voting...
"Now, let our male guests choose the best professional career woman in their hearts."
All the female guests came to the front, waiting for the votes that might belong to them. Some were full of anticipation, some were very confident, and some were full of worry, afraid of losing.
But only Wei Yumeng didn't care about any of this. She was more relieved now. She had originally thought Mi Qi's appearance was related to Zhan Mohan, but now it seemed she had overthought it.
The final voting result was as Mi Qi expected. Almost all the votes were cast for her. Wei Yumeng became the only one present who did not receive a single vote.
However, this result also caused dissatisfaction among some people present. Some of them had come specifically for Wei Yumeng, so how could they bear to see such a scene?
But even though the audience was roaring below, the program's result had already been decided. The host had no choice but to say, "I apologize that the final result may not be what you expected, but these votes were cast by our guests one by one. According to the program's rules, the winner of this episode is Miss Mi Qi."
"Wait, I think this competition is not over yet."
Just then, a voice came from the audience, a voice Wei Yumeng was all too familiar with. Wei Yumeng's heart skipped a beat. Zhan Mohan had indeed appeared. Was she right to suspect this program had something to do with him? Or was he here for Mi Qi?
The stage lights then shone down, surrounding Zhan Mohan's figure. He was wearing a suit and holding a bouquet of bright red roses, walking towards the stage step by step.
Everyone in the audience and on stage was stunned. They hadn't expected such an uninvited guest.
"I believe the rules for today might need to be changed. Just letting the guests vote might not represent the audience's wishes. How about we let the audience participate in the voting as well?"
"Great! I agree!" Immediately, there was a roar of approval from the audience.
"This..." The host was immediately troubled. These program rules were set and not something he could change himself. But at this moment, a staff member rushed up and whispered something in his ear.
The host then said, "Since that's the case, then this time, we will add an audience vote."
As he spoke, Zhan Mohan had already arrived on stage: "However, before that, I want to cast my vote for the one I love most." He then walked up to Wei Yumeng and handed her the roses.