Everyone present held their breath for Wei Yumeng.
Mi Qi looked a little abnormal. At this time, even if she was furious about the competition results and fought with Wei Yumeng, it would be understandable.
Zhan Mohan even walked in front of Wei Yumeng to protect her.
But Wei Yumeng pushed him away: "It's okay."
Zhan Mohan hesitated for a moment before leaving space for Wei Yumeng.
"What is this supposed to be?" Mi Qi finally shouted, "Are you pitying me? Because you feel sorry for me? Sorry that I've worked so hard for so many years, only to be surpassed by you who only participated in this program once?"
Wei Yumeng said calmly, "I didn't mean that."
Mi Qi took a deep breath, then turned to everyone and said, "I lost, I lost, I admit defeat!"
After speaking, she looked at Zhan Mohan: "Mr. Zhan, I know what you plan to do, so please let me make a formal farewell to my fans here."
Zhan Mohan raised an eyebrow and gestured for her to do as she pleased.
Mi Qi then continued to address everyone: "I, Mi Qi, announce here today that I will... I will..."
She had indeed planned to leave gracefully, but when it came time to say it, she found it hard to utter the words.
How could she let go of the career she had worked so hard for? What would she do after leaving?
"I..." She really couldn't go on, tears streaming from her eyes, "I'm sorry everyone, I wanted to be carefree, but I really can't bear to leave you fans. The one I should thank the most for getting me here is you, but I did something before, all because of my own impatience. I ruined my own promising future."
At this point, the audience below understood what she meant.
Wasn't she planning to leave the entertainment industry?
"Mi Qi, don't leave!" someone shouted first.
Then, others joined in one after another.
Before long, it turned into everyone imploring her to stay in unison.
Wei Yumeng looked at the scene before her and felt a little touched.
Perhaps this was the power of an idol. Regardless of whether Mi Qi's actions were right or wrong, she had indeed had a significant impact on these people.
Thinking this, she looked at Zhan Mohan: "Mohan, I think Miss Mi Qi has misunderstood something. And she has just faced her mistakes directly, perhaps she is not entirely bad."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Zhan Mohan had no objection. The whole thing was for Wei Yumeng's peace of mind. Since Wei Yumeng had said so, what right did he have to object?
With Zhan Mohan's agreement, Wei Yumeng stepped forward and came to Mi Qi's side.
"I think Miss Mi Qi might have misunderstood something."
Hearing this, Mi Qi was still a little bewildered. She didn't think she had misunderstood anything.
Wei Yumeng explained, "This was just a simple competition, and it was all for the sake of the show's effect. I don't think Miss Mi Qi needs to take it so seriously."
Mi Qi looked at Zhan Mohan in disbelief. His expression remained unchanged, but it was slightly different from before.
He no longer seemed as intimidating.
Could it be... could it be that Zhan Mohan really planned to let her go?
Zhan Mohan gave the host a look, and the host immediately understood.
"Miss Mi Qi, I'll ask you one more time, are you really not going to accept Miss Wei's proposal? If you add your previous votes, the final result could be reversed."
Mi Qi looked at Wei Yumeng and shook her head, "No need. These wins and losses are no longer important to me. This program has taught me a profound lesson, and I think I will always remember everything that happened today..."
Once the program aired, it became a huge hit across major platforms.
The twists and turns of the entire show and its final outcome led to various audience speculations.
For example, why did she suddenly decide to retire from the industry at the end of the show?
But why did she retract this decision after Wei Yumeng spoke?
Some even linked this to Mi Qi's previous rumored scandal with Zhan Mohan, but still couldn't connect the dots.
As usual, Wei Yumeng had a habit of checking comments under her works.
"Oh my god, this episode was so exciting, there were so many unexpected turns."
"Yes, yes, but I felt like there was something I didn't understand in the middle, so I watched it several times."
Of course, today was no exception. Fortunately, there were no negative news this time, and even the comments about Mi Qi were friendly.
This was already the best outcome for her.
However, she also believed that after what happened before, Mi Qi should know what to do in the future.
Although progressing steadily might be very slow, it was the most secure approach.
"Mom!" Zhan Shiqing ran to Wei Yumeng as soon as she got home from school.
Wei Yumeng was a little surprised, as Zhan Shiqing looked anxious, as if something had happened.
She then realized that Zhan Jinzhi, who should have come home with Zhan Shiqing, had not returned.
"Shiqing, where is your brother?"
Zhan Shiqing looked sad, "Brother was kept back by the teacher, saying he had to deal with something, but I know it's not brother's fault at all."
Wei Yumeng frowned. Although she didn't know what had happened, based on her understanding of Zhan Jinzhi, he wouldn't initiate trouble unless provoked.
Just then, her phone rang.
Wei Yumeng answered the call. It was Zhan Jinzhi's teacher: "Jinzhi's mother, I'm very sorry to disturb you at this time, but it might be better for you to come over personally. The situation here is rather complicated."
"Okay, I understand. I'll be there immediately." Wei Yumeng hung up and prepared to leave.
Zhan Shiqing looked at Wei Yumeng, still worried: "Mom, it's really not brother's fault. Mom, you can't blame brother."
Wei Yumeng stroked her head, "I know. Don't worry, Mom won't blame Jinzhi without understanding the facts."
Only then did Zhan Shiqing watch Wei Yumeng leave.
"Teacher, you must get justice for my child. She's so young and has been subjected to such lewd things. How will she be able to continue her studies at school?"
Beside her, a girl was crying loudly, "Teacher, I can't face anyone anymore!"
The teacher looked distressed. Such a matter was of utmost importance to her, and she would bear some responsibility if something like this happened at school.
"Ms. Qi, please rest assured, I will investigate this matter thoroughly."
Meanwhile, Zhan Jinzhi watched all this coldly. He knew exactly what had happened, but even if he explained everything, would anyone believe him?