The online public opinion was mounting. People were all saying that Shen Wei shouldn't be on this program.
Shen Wei didn't dare to respond publicly on the internet. She could only leave it to the company's public - relations department.
The more she did so, the more ridicule there was online.
Looking at the comments under her Weibo post, Shen Wei gritted her teeth and closed the app.
"I know you're feeling bad now, but don't stir up more trouble."
The agent was also getting a headache. She never thought such a simple thing would turn out like this.
Shen Wei could only nod. Her future development now depended entirely on how the company promoted her.
If things continued like this, her status in the company would surely decline.
"I've got an idea. I'm not sure if it'll work. When you participate in this competition, just say you have a bad relationship with Ji Xiaoli and you're not willing to be on the same show."
At this moment, her agent came up with a good idea. After the agent said this, Shen Wei's eyes lit up.
"Right! Why didn't I think of that? Once this story spreads, it'll surely be Ji Xiaoli who gets into trouble."
A glint of shrewdness flashed in Shen Wei's eyes.
"I'll arrange another program for you that's similar. Then you can say you went to the other one because of your bad relationship with Ji Xiaoli."
Shen Wei seemed to react quickly. She thought her agent was really smart. Soon, the agent went to contact people from other companies.
Shen Wei got on another variety show and asked them to give her the questions in advance.
But just then, Ji Xiaoli posted a message on Weibo.
"Can that so - called female genius come out and compete with me? Maybe her academic qualifications are even lower than I thought."
As soon as this Weibo post was out, Shen Wei was furious. Ignoring what the company people said, she hit the retweet button and replied.
"Just you wait! See you on the show!"
Now that the words were out, if Shen Wei backed out of the show at this moment, she might become the laughingstock of the whole internet.
Everyone knew that Shen Wei and Ji Xiaoli were going to have a great battle.
The agent was looking at the messages under Shen Wei's Weibo post and felt a headache coming on.
"Next time, before you make such decisions, tell the company first. Don't be so rash!"
The more the agent talked, the angrier she got. Finally, she shut up.
Shen Wei knew she had made a mistake and didn't dare to say anything more. She could only stand there silently, taking the criticism.
With the situation like this, the agent had no choice but to go to Ji Xiaoli, trying to exchange the company's resources.
"Miss Ji, this could have been a win - win situation for both of us. Why make it so ugly?" the agent said, looking at her.
As the agent spoke, she showed her trump cards - several program invitations, the best resources in her hand. It pained her to take them out. If it weren't for the fact that Manager Chen wanted to promote Shen Wei and she hoped to get some benefits from it, she wouldn't have been so willing to take them out. But after Ji Xiaoli glanced at these cards, she disdainfully looked away.
"I'm not interested in these things. My program is fair, just and open. How could I give you the questions in advance? Also, don't you know that your Manager Chen came to me with resources before, but I refused."
This condescending attitude made the agent feel humiliated.
She had already shown such great benefits, but Ji Xiaoli still disagreed.
She had even given Ji Xiaoli such good resources, but Ji Xiaoli wasn't moved at all.
What on earth did a person like Ji Xiaoli want?
The agent didn't know how to deal with Ji Xiaoli anymore. She could only go back silently, thinking about how to get the new questions.
On Ji Xiaoli's side, to show the fairness of the program, she specially invited some doctors and post - graduates from nearby universities.
"Miss Ji, I have a junior who also wants to participate in this competition. I wonder if you can let him in?"
During the preparation of the program, several people looked at the situation and thought they could let their close ones participate in the competition to show off.
Ji Xiaoli thought for a while and said with a smile.
"Sure. Some of the participants got in through the audition mechanism."
Ji Xiaoli's straightforward agreement made these people feel a bit embarrassed.
"Will it disrupt the rules of the competition if we let our juniors and juniors - in - law in?"
These academic people were naturally kind - hearted. Ji Xiaoli sensed their concern in their words and quickly explained.
"If your juniors and juniors - in - law want to come, they can tell me directly. Getting in through the audition doesn't count as pulling strings."
Only someone like Shen Wei, who was stuffed into the competition by the company as a traffic star, was a flaw in this competition.
Soon, the whole competition was set up. At the beginning, a group of geniuses were having a fierce battle.
They answered all the questions fluently. But as the competition went on, it got more and more difficult.
Everyone watching the competition was on tenterhooks, wondering if they could pick their favorite genius.
In the online videos, people were all speculating about who would win the championship of this genius competition.
"With this ratings, I must be quite good," Ji Xiaoli said, looking at the ratings after the preview video was released.
The data that far exceeded that of other programs made Ji Xiaoli overjoyed. This was a success for her.
"Today's trial recording is over. The next session will be the official recording, and it'll be live - streamed across the network."
Ji Xiaoli said to everyone with a smile, signaling them to be well - prepared. Everyone cheered.
They had been waiting for this day for a long time.
To ensure the fairness and openness of the competition, all the questions were set by the doctors and post - graduates present.
There were even a few well - known veteran actors in the entertainment industry that Ji Xiaoli had specially invited.
These people were all very capable. There was no way they would cheat. Ji Xiaoli trusted them very much.
After the list was announced, Ji Xiaoli's program became even more popular.
"Great! This time we can tell who's a real genius and who's a fake!"
Such remarks quickly spread on the internet. Everyone knew this was a satire on Shen Wei.
Shen Wei could only grit her teeth when she saw this. Now the company had strictly forbidden Shen Wei to use mobile apps.
Even if she wanted to say something on the internet to turn the situation around, it was impossible. She could only watch helplessly as people ridiculed her.
"Just you wait! I'll surely outshine Ji Xiaoli on the show!"
Saying this, Shen Wei turned off her phone and kept comforting herself that Ji Xiaoli wasn't that great.
Soon, the day of the competition arrived. After Shen Wei double - checked that she was in good condition, she dared to enter the studio.
As soon as she walked in, all the lights shone on Shen Wei. Under the lights, she was indeed a beauty.
Ji Xiaoli glanced at her and couldn't help but smile to herself. Dressed like this today, she might cry later.
"Since Shen Wei is here today, we can start the live - broadcast."