Ji Xiaoli had never met such a brazen person.
Her eyes turned cold as she unleashed her aura.
Tang Qi was overwhelmed by the aura and couldn't help but take two steps back in fear.
Xiao Wu smacked his lips and thought to himself. This aura was comparable to their boss's. If he were to face it head - on, he probably wouldn't be able to hold his head up.
This step back made Ji Xiaoli laugh: "Miss Tang, there are some things I don't want to say directly. But if you insist on slandering me like this, I have no choice."
She cleared her throat: "First of all, the stalls and goods were selected by lottery. No one knew you would suddenly come and snatch my stall. You should get treatment for your so - called persecution complex."
Tang Qi was burning with anger: "If it wasn't you, why couldn't I sell my things even in summer?"
Ji Xiaoli let out a disdainful chuckle: "You look like someone owes you five million. Who would want to do business with you? Isn't this just asking for trouble?"
She was really opening her eyes to see someone so shameless as to blame others.
Xiao Wu grinned: "That's right. Some people should stop making up conspiracy theories when they're just reaping what they've sown."
Old Zhang didn't say a word but silently stood beside Xiao Wu, making his stance clear.
Even the good - natured Liu Shen did the same.
Tang Qi would never reflect on herself. But now everyone was saying it was her problem.
She dared to target Ji Xiaoli, but she didn't dare to offend everyone present at once.
Immediately, she squeezed out a few tears: "Fine, fine, it's all my fault, okay?"
Xiao Wu, always eager to stir things up, taunted: "Since you know you're wrong, why don't you apologize quickly?"
Tang Qi immediately refused: "Don't even think about it!"
Ji Xiaoli raised an eyebrow: "Miss Tang, you've targeted me again and again. Don't you owe me an explanation?"
Tang Qi looked around. Everyone was looking at her with disapproving looks.
The camera even zoomed in on her expression for a close - up.
Her remaining rationality told her that if she kept causing trouble, she might really be kicked out of the program.
Reluctantly, she squeezed out three words: "Sorry."
Ji Xiaoli blinked: "What did you just say? I didn't hear clearly."
Tang Qi held back her anger and shouted loudly: "I said sorry, okay?"
Ji Xiaoli decided to stop while she was ahead. She didn't plan to argue with this little princess.
Evil people would eventually get their comeuppance. Society would give her the due punishment.
The farce finally came to an end.
After this incident, Tang Qi seemed to calm down and no longer targeted Ji Xiaoli so obviously.
It's not that she didn't target her anymore, but just not as blatantly as before.
Ji Xiaoli just leisurely did the tasks and applied the knowledge her father had taught her.
Meanwhile, the program team started to discuss something.
All because of Ji Xiaoli.
The program was broadcast once a week. The day Ji Xiaoli arrived happened to be the day the previous episode was aired.
Just by releasing some behind - the - scenes footage of Ji Xiaoli's arrival on the set, the ratings of that episode were several points higher than usual.
There were also many comments under the program's Weibo account, and many of them tagged Zhong Canxi.
Ruan Ruan: Sister Ji is on the show. Brother Canxi, why don't you follow your wife's lead?
This made the director grin from ear to ear. At the same time, a bold idea popped into his mind.
He pointed at the most liked comment under the program's Weibo post: "Look, the CP of Ji Xiaoli and Zhong Canxi seems to be quite popular recently."
The assistant director, an experienced hand, immediately understood what the director meant: "You mean we should ride on this wave of popularity?"
The director slapped his thigh and said proudly: "In my opinion, if we can invite Zhong Canxi and promote this CP, the ratings of our program will double."
The assistant director chuckled: "I was thinking the same thing. But Zhong Canxi's status has risen recently. I'm afraid we won't be able to invite him."
The director gave him a knowing look: "It's easy. We'll just say that Ji Xiaoli needs a partner."
The assistant director was a bit skeptical: "Really? I heard his schedule is quite full recently. Can we really invite him?"
The director, an old hand in the business, said: "You don't understand. I watched the video of the award ceremony that day. Zhong Canxi's look in his eyes showed that he definitely likes Ji Xiaoli. If I'm wrong, I'll wash my hair upside - down!"
If he heard that Ji Xiaoli was here, Zhong Canxi would surely come.
The director was quite proud of his own cleverness and immediately sent an invitation to Zhong Canxi.
The invitation was first sent to the company. Sister Chun, as the person in charge, accepted it without hesitation.
This was related to their boss's lifelong happiness, so it had to be accepted!
Zhong Canxi didn't say anything, but his steps became much lighter after receiving the news.
...
Three days later.
Hostess Sister Song announced a new piece of news: "I have good news for everyone. The last mysterious guest of our program has arrived at the shooting site."
The lively Xiao Wu asked: "Sister Song, who on earth is this mysterious guest?"
Sister Song said mysteriously: "It's a secret. If anyone guesses it right, the program will give out a small gift."
Xiao Wu immediately became interested: "Do we have any clues?"
Sister Song glanced at Ji Xiaoli a few times while speaking: "I can only give you a hint. The mysterious guest is a young Flying Apsaras Award winner, and it is said that he has a good relationship with someone here."
Ji Xiaoli's heart skipped a beat. She had a bad feeling.
Could this mysterious guest be...
Xiao Wu immediately raised his hand: "I know, I know. It's Zhong Canxi, right?"
The gossip - loving Xiao Wu guessed it right away. Zhong Canxi, the Flying Apsaras Award winner, had been in the spotlight for his rumored affair recently.
Who didn't know about the rumored relationship between that handsome guy and Ji Xiaoli?
The ambiguous looks from the people around made Ji Xiaoli feel a bit uncomfortable, but she knew that the more she explained, the worse it would be.
After some thought, Ji Xiaoli decided not to say anything.
Sister Song built up the excitement and then invited the mysterious guest out.
As expected, it was Zhong Canxi.
He first greeted everyone politely: "Hello everyone, I'm Zhong Canxi."
Then his gaze shifted, and his eyes looking at Ji Xiaoli were so gentle that it seemed like they could drip water.
"Xiaoli, long time no see."
Ji Xiaoli felt her scalp tingle under his gaze and replied awkwardly: "It hasn't been that long. Just a few days."
Damn it. What was the program team thinking? Why did they invite this troublesome guy?
She had just planned to focus on her career, and here he came.
Zhong Canxi blinked his eyes, which sparkled like stars: "But a day apart feels like three autumns. It feels like I haven't seen you for years."
Xiao Wu could hardly contain his curiosity about the gossip: "You two seem to have a good relationship."
Ji Xiaoli quickly replied: "Yes, we're good friends."
She emphasized the word "friends".
Zhong Canxi smiled even more and added: "Just friends for now."
Who knew what their relationship would be in the future.
Xiao Wu understood and quietly gave him a thumbs - up.
I get it. This is a young couple showing off their love.