This look made Ji Xiaoli feel like she had needles pricking her. She didn't even need to look to know whose it was.
Apart from Zheng Nanfeng, that jealous guy, who else would stare at her like this all the time?
The host knew very well who paid his salary. He immediately said with a beaming smile, "What do you think, Canxi? We've already finished the introductions. Let's get started soon."
"Actually, there's no hurry for the quiz," Zhong Canxi's eyes still lingered on Ji Xiaoli.
Ji Xiaoli replied nonchalantly at once, "It's a pity that the doctor told me to go back and recuperate as soon as possible. I'm afraid I won't be able to watch you finish the quiz."
If it had been the former Ji Xiaoli, being stared at by her idol like this would surely have made her blush and her heart race. But now, Ji Xiaoli just felt her scalp go numb.
Ji Xiaoli could sense that someone's gaze had taken root on her.
Zhong Canxi, Zhong Canxi, you're really going to get me into big trouble.
Hearing this, Zhong Canxi changed his tune. He smiled at the host and said, "Then could you please start?"
The host pretended to wipe off a non - existent cold sweat. "Sure, sure. Please take your seat in the contestant area over there. As for Xiaoli, considering the special situation, you can choose any seat you like to sit in."
Ji Xiaoli pushed her wheelchair and went near the guest experts. "Then I'll sit over here."
Seeing that both of them were settled, the host introduced the other contestants in a proper way.
However, after what had just happened, many people's eyes kept darting between Ji Xiaoli and Zhong Canxi.
But this host was really the one Ji Xiaoli had specifically poached from a certain TV station. His professional level was extremely high. Gradually, he managed to liven up the atmosphere on site.
From time to time, he would crack a few small jokes while Zhong Canxi was answering questions, and with some exaggerated expressions, the awkward atmosphere just now dissipated a lot.
Zhong Canxi also didn't keep looking at Ji Xiaoli like before. He interacted with the host and others like a normal guest.
But slowly, Ji Xiaoli also sensed something was wrong.
Why did Zhong Canxi mention her in eight out of ten questions?
He would always steer the topic towards her. Even when answering a question about calligraphy and painting, he would say that Ji Xiaoli had placed a lot of calligraphy and paintings in her new company.
Moreover, Zhong Canxi did this so naturally, as if he just casually remembered and wanted to share and interact with a friend.
In this case, Ji Xiaoli felt it was hard not to respond.
But as a result, someone's gaze was already wishing to bore two holes in her.
At this moment, Zhong Canxi had just answered a question about business management. Then he looked at her and said, "Xiaoli, I remember you once told me about this 'finish today's work today' work system during a chat."
"Ah? Did I?" Ji Xiaoli could only play dumb.
Come on, if she really admitted it, someone would surely overturn his vinegar jar.
Zhong Canxi looked at her very tenderly. His look was clearly special. "It doesn't matter. I remember every word you said."
These words were faintly beyond the scope of ordinary friendship, carrying a hint of ambiguity.
Normally, only lovers would say such things. As soon as Zhong Canxi said this, there was a moment of silence on site.
Down on the stage, Zheng Nanfeng's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
He knew this fox spirit had no good intentions! Even on the show, he didn't forget to flirt with Xiaoli. He really went to great lengths!
Ji Xiaoli was feeling embarrassed when she saw Zheng Nanfeng's face.
She sighed inwardly. Oh no, now the vinegar jar had been completely overturned.
Seeing that Zhong Canxi was still looking at her lovingly, Ji Xiaoli forced a polite smile. "After all, we're good friends."
Anyway, no matter what, just attribute everything to friendship.
This was the second time she had mentioned that they were friends. A flash of sadness crossed Zhong Canxi's eyes, but he immediately cheered up and smiled.
"Yeah, we're friends."
He also didn't miss Zheng Nanfeng's look down on the stage. After all, judging from that man's expression, if it weren't for the fact that they were recording a show now, Zheng Nanfeng would probably have been eager to fight him.
After answering this question, Ji Xiaoli would occasionally deliberately look at her watch. When Zhong Canxi looked over, she would pretend to be in a great hurry.
Zhong Canxi wasn't stupid. Thinking of what she had said before, he knew that Ji Xiaoli had completely lost interest.
Maybe she just wanted to leave with that man directly.
Zhong Canxi couldn't help but feel a bit self - deprecating. Clearly, it was himself who had once discarded her like a worn - out shoe, and now it was also himself who regretted it.
When it was time for the next question, the host asked as usual, "Canxi, for the next question, you can choose to answer it or not."
If he answered it, he could move on to the next step and compete for a higher - value prize. If he chose not to answer, he could directly take away the prize money he had accumulated so far.
Unexpectedly, Zhong Canxi directly chose to give up. "No, I choose not to answer."
The host asked in surprise, "Really? The prize money has only accumulated to a little over 100,000. Are you sure you want to give up the big prize?"
Normally, people who came to participate in the challenge would want to try to get through a few more rounds so that they could get more prize money.
Zhong Canxi's eyes were complicated. He said softly, "After all, contentment brings happiness."
Moreover, he wasn't short of money. He had come to this show just to see Ji Xiaoli.
He had already seen her, and this person didn't have him in her heart. So what else was there to hope for?
Seeing this, the host immediately tried to liven up the atmosphere. "Canxi has already shown great strength by making it this far. May I ask if there's anyone you'd like to thank for getting this huge sum of money?"
Hearing the host's words, there was a burst of good - natured laughter from the audience.
Who didn't know that Zhong Canxi was a popular star now, extremely famous.
For ordinary people, over 100,000 was indeed a huge sum of money. But for Zhong Canxi, it wasn't even worth one of his random accessories.
This was just a bit of teasing. The host didn't even expect a real answer.
But then Zhong Canxi paused for a while and said seriously, "Actually, I do have someone I've always wanted to thank. I've been able to get to where I am today all because of her."
The host immediately showed his professional skills and started to dig deeper. "Is it convenient to say more specifically?"
Zhong Canxi smiled. "Sure. As those who know me are aware, I once had a very low - point period. After my car accident, all my announcements and contracts were cancelled. Even after I recovered from the treatment, I could only barely become an 18th - tier little star. I was lost at that time and even almost considered succumbing to the unspoken rules. But someone pulled me back. She told me that I was great. She used to be my fan and that I could succeed through my own efforts."
After a pause, he continued, "I also want to thank her. If it weren't for her support and the resources she found for me, I might still be an unknown person now. She is the person I'm most grateful to."
These words were spoken from the heart, and smart people quickly guessed who it was.
Who else could it be besides Ji Xiaoli, the one who provided resources and support?