Chapter 693 - 693: Withdrawing

Chapter 693: Withdrawing

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

There had only been three recordings and only two rounds of competition had been carried out, and so many things had already happened.

Not a single one of the audience members was left.

The audience had signed a confidentiality agreement and could not reveal the filming content.

However, that didn’t mean that they couldn’t tell others about Zhang Lun and Chengbing’s actions and the subsequent conflict with Haolun and Jiang Xun.

Moreover, when this episode was broadcast, the confidentiality agreement would automatically be voided.

The audience for today’s match was not bound by any confidentiality agreement. They could talk about it online.

At that time, it would be difficult for this program.

If the reputation collapsed, the netizens would suspect that everyone in the show was following a script and there was no fairness to speak of. At that time, the guests who would participate in this show would be affected one by one.

Gu Fei did not want the good reputation he had built up over the years to be ruined by this show.

Besides, he was innocent in this show.

After Gu Fei considered it, he said to Guixin, “Director Yang, I know that it’s very difficult now, but I’m sorry, I have to withdraw from the show.”

“As for the issue of not being able to fulfill the follow-up contract, you can contact my manager for the details,” Gu Fei said.

Guixin was shocked.

Guixin was completely dumbfounded. He had originally wanted Gu Fei to temporarily take over the judge’s position.

Why did Gu Fei withdraw while they were talking?

“I’m sorry if my sudden withdrawal will cause some trouble for your program,” Gu Fei said.

Guixin’s face darkened. “Teacher Gu, this has not only brought some trouble to our production team. This has brought a lot of trouble to our program!” “Yes.” Gu Fei nodded. No matter what Guixin said, he did not refute.

Guixin was speechless.

“But there’s really no other way,” Gu Fei said. “I already mentioned this when we signed the contract. There might be some problems with the schedule later on. I’ve been waiting for a new movie to start. Previously, due to some unexpected circumstances, it had been delayed for a long time. It was impossible to estimate the exact start date. I also told you about this matter. You said that there was no problem and that I could leave at any time if I wanted to film. That was why I agreed to join. I had no intention of scamming the program.”

“It just so happens that the movie is about to start, so I can only quit.” Gu Fei looked apologetic.

Guixin was speechless.

I’m listening to your nonsense!

Your excuse is a little too insincere!

How could it be such a coincidence that you are withdrawing today?

Even if you quit next week, I’ll be less suspicious!

He did not have much contact with Gu Fei before, and he only knew that he had a good reputation and good acting skills.

He did not expect Gu Fei to be so slippery.

He must have seen that the situation today was not right and was afraid that participating in the show later would affect his reputation, so he withdrew.

Gu Fei patted Guixin’s shoulder and bowed before leaving.

He quickly gave his agent a call to communicate with him about this matter and agreed on a good excuse.

After hearing Gu Fei’s brief account of what had happened today, the manager said, “But what if you don’t join the crew and Yang Guixin finds out?”

“Isn’t that easy?” Gu Fei scoffed. “Just tell him it was delayed again! In any case, we could just find a reason to hide it.”

“Alright.” The manager nodded. “I also feel that you shouldn’t participate anymore. This show has only been recorded three times and so many things have happened. Especially today’s scene where a judge and a guest directly withdrew. The live audience all left the venue to protest. This matter will definitely blow up on the Internet.”

Gu Fei nodded. “I think so too. Furthermore, it would implicate all the participating guests and cause them to be suspected by the netizens.” Gu Fei hung up the call and called for his assistant to pack up and leave.

When the guests saw this, they immediately became anxious.

With Gu Fei’s status, he could simply withdraw from the show at will. Even if he really fell out with the show’s crew, or even offended Xingke Station, he would not appear on Xingke Station’s shows in the future, but it would not affect him from appearing on other stations’ shows.

But they couldn’t do that!

Right now, they really wanted to quit.

Zhelin went to find his manager with a dark face. “Let’s go too.”

“Didn’t Jiang Xun withdraw from the competition?”

“Although she withdrew from the competition, she withdrew after winning.” Zhelin said in a deep voice, “I was still eliminated. Moreover, even if I have to make up for it, I won’t go! It will be too embarrassing! Haven’t I lost enough face today?”

Zhelin couldn’t help but complain. “Didn’t I tell you? If the difference between my performance and Jiang Xun’s is too big, then don’t let Zhang Lun and Liang Chengbing vote for me.”

“We’re making a deal with people, not treating them as employees,” The manager said helplessly. “How can they do whatever you want? It’s not that easy to control people. After receiving the benefits, they have to manage the after-sales service? Changing strategies according to the situation on the field at any time, thinking so thoroughly?”

“It’s good enough that they could think of a reasonable reason to vote for you. Who knew that they would encounter people like Guo Haolun and Jiang Xun who would not let him go.” The manager’s face darkened as he said, “Besides, didn’t Jiang Xun not perform well during your rehearsal? Who knew that she would actually hide her strength during rehearsals? Isn’t this a set up? Originally, based on her standard during the rehearsal, we had contacted Zhang Lun and Chengbing. Even if they gave you their votes, there wouldn’t be a problem. No one would say anything.”

The manager frowned and got up. “Forget it, it’s useless to say this now. Let’s go first. It might be a good thing for you to quit now.”

“What do you mean good news!” Zhelin frowned unhappily.

“Gu Fei had already withdrawn from the recording earlier.” The manager said, “He’s been around for so many years and has always steered clear of controversies. He’s an old fox. He must have felt that the show’s reputation is going to be ruined and he did not want to be implicated by the show.”

“But my reputation is already ruined,” Zhelin said. “Everyone knows that I told Zhang Lun and Liang Chengbing to vote for me. Wouldn’t I be ridiculed to death? I don’t not know when they would be able to let this matter go.”

“Don’t worry about that.” The manager led Zhelin out as he said, “I’ll contact the production team and directly cut out your part. Since Jiang Xun had already withdrawn from the competition, there is no need for her to appear on the show again.”

“If possible, I want to discuss with the production team to delete even the first round of the competition. Just pretend that you never came to this program. Otherwise, if you advanced in the first round and don’t appear in the second round, it would inevitably lead to speculation,” the manager said to Zhelin.

Zhelin thought for a moment and nodded.

He really did not have to worry about filming. He came to this show just to let people see his better acting skills..