AFVSIBS Chapter Twenty-Seven: Liu Chao's Premature Triumph

Upon hearing this, Zhao An immediately said to Grandma Yang, "Grandma Yang, how about this: I'll take a photo of the text messages on your phone. This way, we'll have evidence to handle this matter."

"No problem, go ahead and take the photo. Sigh, without comparison, there's no harm. Compared to Liu Chao, Zhou Chen is far better off."

After Grandma Yang finished speaking, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Grandma Yang also favors Zhou Chen?"

"Naturally, this child is kind and honest," Grandma Yang replied affirmatively.

"It seems that Zhou Chen has not only won the favor of netizens with his performance but also the elderly in our nursing home," Zhao An said with a smile.

"You know, Zhou Chen is quite popular in our nursing home. He's going to have dinner with Uncle Chen tonight and probably play table tennis with him later," Grandma Yang said.

"So, there's a reason he suddenly became popular. Hopefully, he can stay in our program for a long time. But let's not talk about him for now; let's resolve Liu Chao's fabrication first."

With that said, Zhao An immediately took out his phone and took a photo of the text messages.

After bidding farewell to Grandma Yang, he immediately organized a meeting with the program staff to discuss how to handle Liu Chao's fabrication.

"Director Zhao, it's late, why are you organizing a meeting? Is something big happening?" asked the other assistant directors curiously.

"Everyone, something big has indeed happened. Grandma Yang from the nursing home just came to me and said that Liu Chao fabricated a false background at noon to deceive her into giving him a perfect score," Zhao An said.

"What! Is this true? That's a big deal. Once this matter is exposed, Liu Chao's future prospects are basically over."

"Director Zhao, is this matter confirmed? Is it true?"

"It's confirmed. Liu Chao sent a text message to Grandma Yang in the program, and I've seen the contents and taken a photo of it," Zhao An affirmed.

"Liu Chao is simply digging his own grave. With this, he won't have a chance in the entertainment industry, even if he's not a debut trainee."

"Right, once this matter comes out, even a top-tier star won't be able to survive."

"Liu Chao, as a trainee highly promoted by Wanhe Entertainment, really shouldn't have done this. He must have been too impatient and eager to prove himself, which led him to this. But now that Grandma Yang knows about it, he won't get away with it."

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At this moment, the program staff were all feeling regretful for Liu Chao's future prospects.

"So, I called you all here to discuss how to handle Liu Chao's situation," Zhao An said.

"Director Zhao, are you concerned because Wanhe Entertainment is one of the investors in this project, and Liu Chao is their talent?" one of the assistant directors voiced Zhao An's concern.

"Yes, that's one aspect of my concern," Zhao An admitted.

"Director Zhao, I think we can't hide this matter. Tonight, Grandma Yang took the initiative to report this incident to you, showing her determination. If we don't publicly disclose Liu Chao's fabrication, she will definitely find other ways to make it public. Then, our program team will be caught in public opinion. However, if we proactively disclose it now, the situation will be completely different," one of the assistant directors analyzed.

"Right, I agree with Lao Wang's point of view. Although Liu Chao does have considerable popularity, we absolutely cannot sacrifice the reputation of our program team for this. Especially now, with the higher moral standards demanded of artists by the country and society. It's unnecessary to please Wanhe Entertainment by keeping Liu Chao. Another assistant director also expressed his opinion."

With this, Zhao An no longer hesitated.

From the beginning, he felt that this matter must be exposed to increase Zhou Chen's chances of staying in the program.

But later, he also thought about how Wanhe Entertainment was one of the investors in this charity variety show for the nursing home. So he wanted to hear everyone's opinions in the meeting.

Now that both assistant directors have expressed their desire to make it public, he no longer needs to consider much.

So he immediately made a decision and said, "Alright, let's announce this matter tomorrow morning. Tonight, you'll be responsible for drafting the announcement. I'll send you the photos I took later."

"Director Zhao, I just thought of something."

After the meeting, Zhao An's assistant, Qin Haishan, stayed behind and said to him.

"What's the matter?"

"The incident of Liu Chao fabricating his background might be a turning point for Zhou Chen to continue in the program. Once Liu Chao is in trouble, Zhou Chen will be the only trainee left from Wanhe Entertainment. They can't just take him back, right?"

"Haishan, you're really sharp. I thought about this issue in the previous chapter. It's indeed an opportunity. It depends on how Wanhe Entertainment weighs it."

Zhao An praised his assistant's analytical skills.

"Thank you, Director Zhao. I'll just wait and see."

Being praised by his leader, Qin Haishan was also very happy.

On Liu Chao's side, he was still unaware that the program team had already known about his fabrication of a false background to try to get a high score. After meeting with Chen Jie for half an hour, he suddenly felt that his life was about to usher in a good opportunity for debut.

"Liu Chao, it's obvious that Manager Chen is very satisfied with you. So you must work hard and not imitate Zhou Chen's laziness."

After returning to the nursing home, Zhang Chuchu immediately encouraged him.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Zhang Jie. Rest assured, I will definitely work hard, and I will never waste your efforts like Zhou Chen." Liu Chao said happily.

"Alright then, if nothing unexpected happens, tomorrow's task may be related to singing and dancing, so you have to practice these two skills diligently tonight."

"Zhang Jie, please rest assured, I practiced until 1:30 in the morning before going to bed tonight," Liu Chao said.

Zhang Chuchu was very satisfied with this, nodded, and then turned and left.

Liu Chao planned to go back to the accommodation area first, then change his clothes and go to the practice room.

"Oh, isn't this Zhou Chen? What's up? Are you going to play ping pong again to waste time?"

Once again, he met Zhou Chen, who had just finished playing ping pong with Uncle Chen, at the staircase.

"Wrong, to be precise, I'm playing ping pong for health," Zhou Chen corrected.

"You're really useless. But speaking of which, I have to thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have the opportunity to be appreciated by Manager Chen, let alone the best chance for my debut." Liu Chao said with a smug face.

Zhou Chen just smiled disdainfully and said, "Is that so? Congratulations then. Bye."

With that, he went upstairs without looking back.

"Zhou Chen, just wait and see. I, Liu Chao, am about to debut and become famous all over the country."


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