Chapter 112: Scheming

After Han Mo left, Yu Xiaoting and Zhuang Jingjing stood on Nan Yao’s side.

The three of them huddled together, speaking in low voices.

“Nan Yao, from now on, Xiaoting and I will stick with you. Whatever you say, we’ll do it, as long as we get to intern as hosts on ‘Dreams Come True’ this time,” Zhuang Jingjing said, looking at Nan Yao with a flattering smile.

Yu Xiaoting quickly chimed in, “Nan Yao, we’ll all be colleagues from now on, so please take good care of us newcomers.”

It never hurt to curry favor with the daughter of the largest shareholder of the TV station.

Nan Yao couldn't help but curl her lips into a satisfied smile. She loved the feeling of being the center of attention, with everyone fawning over her. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Nan Zhi, who was sitting in the corner writing a script, and a trace of disdain appeared on her face.

To work at the TV station, talent alone wasn’t enough. Nan Zhi’s proud, unyielding attitude toward her was surely going to be a disadvantage.

“Well said, well said. Let’s get started on the script. When the director arrives later, we’ll put on a good show.”

Nan Yao had already arranged things with the director of “Dreams Come True.” He would choose her out of respect for Nan Weiye.

As for Nan Zhi, Nan Yao was absolutely determined not to let her get into the show.

Nan Zhi finished writing the script in just fifteen minutes. She packed up her papers and got up to go to the restroom.

Seeing Nan Zhi leave, Nan Yao tapped the table and said to Xiaoting and Jingjing, “If you two want to get into ‘Dreams Come True,’ you have to make sure Nan Zhi doesn’t.”

Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting exchanged a glance, understanding Nan Yao’s intention.

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After Nan Zhi entered the restroom, the two followed her.

Yu Xiaoting was a bit more timid than Zhuang Jingjing. “Jingjing, isn’t this a little too much?”

Zhuang Jingjing glared at her. “We barely have this chance. If we don’t use some tricks, one of us might end up on ‘Food Wins the World.’ The ratings for that show are terrible; it might get canceled. Then, if we’re stuck hosting a flop, which other program would want us?”

Yu Xiaoting thought Zhuang Jingjing had a point.

“Besides, we’re just locking the restroom door. We’re not doing anything cruel or immoral. What’s there to be afraid of?”

Yu Xiaoting nodded.

While Nan Zhi was still inside, they locked the restroom door from the outside and placed a “Under Maintenance” sign in front of it.

Nan Zhi came out of the stall, washed her hands, and found the door locked.

She pulled on it, but it wouldn’t budge.

Realizing what was happening, a cold sneer curved at the corner of her mouth.

Since phones were not allowed during working hours, she had no way to contact anyone else.

Leaning against the doorframe, she was not furious but remarkably calm.

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In the conference room,

Liu Chengren, the director of “Dreams Come True,” and Zhang Yijun, the director of “Food Wins the World,” entered one after another.

Liu Chengren was a popular director at the station, always accompanied by several assistants wherever he went.

Zhang Yijun, on the other hand, was the opposite. Last season, “Food Wins the World” was crushed in the ratings by “Dreams Come True.” The new season was about to be filmed, and if the ratings didn’t improve, the station would cancel his show.

Nan Yao, Yu Xiaoting, and Zhuang Jingjing warmly greeted Director Liu, expressing their admiration and respect.

When Zhang Yijun entered behind Liu Chengren, the three’s attitude clearly cooled.

Zhang Yijun naturally sensed this. His standing at the station had fallen so low that even newcomers looked down on him.

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The fourth update is complete. The holiday has begun—have all my dear readers gone out to have fun yet?