Chapter 146: Win or Lose

Nan Yao walked into the investment conference hall with Zhuang Jingjing and Yu Xiaoting.

Seeing Nan Zhi already there, she took a closer look at her face and was surprised to find that she showed no signs of an allergic reaction. Nan Yao was taken aback. She had given Bai Weiwei the powder that would cause Nan Zhi’s skin to break out, so by all logic, Nan Zhi’s face should have been covered in rashes by now!

Nan Yao searched the hall again but saw no sign of Bai Weiwei.

Could it be that Bai Weiwei had been outmaneuvered by Nan Zhi?

Frowning slightly, Nan Yao realized that Nan Zhi was far more difficult to deal with now than she had been four years ago.

“Yao Yao, look—the food program team only sent Nan Zhi and Xia Xi, and Zhang Yijun didn’t come at all,” Yu Xiaoting remarked.

Zhuang Jingjing snorted disdainfully, curling her lips. “At least Zhang Yijun knows better. He realizes no one will sponsor a failing show, so he just sent two useless people instead. Let’s just watch them suffer a crushing defeat!”

Yu Xiaoting nodded with a smile. “Nan Zhi actually dared to bet against you, Yao Yao. She’s so overconfident. I don’t think we even need to wait for the ratings; today’s investment conference will decide the outcome!”

Without sponsors, the food show would be pushed to a late-night slot. Who watches food shows late at night? The ratings would undoubtedly plummet.

Nan Yao felt that Nan Zhi was no longer the foolish opponent from four years ago and dared not let her guard down. Halfway through the conference, it was time for the host of “Dreams Come True” to speak. Nan Yao’s side sent their golden host, Lin Wanyue, onstage.

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Lin Wanyue wore a plaid striped business suit, her hair neatly pinned up, heels clicking as she walked. With fiery red lips and a commanding presence, she exuded queenly poise.

“The show ‘Dreams’ continues in the style of the previous season without any fresh ideas. Lin Wanyue is a golden host, but I feel she’s too stiff,” Xia Xi whispered into Nan Zhi’s ear.

Nan Zhi remained silent, her thoughts focused on Yan Hua. Her calls went unanswered, her messages ignored. Could something have happened on the way?

“Sister Zhi, it’s our turn,” Xia Xi reminded her, pulling her back from distraction.

Han Mo, the host in charge of the investment conference, inserted the USB drive submitted by the food team into the computer, only to find it empty. She frowned and glanced down at Nan Zhi.

Nan Zhi stood to go onstage but saw nothing displayed on the big screen.

The promotional video and creative proposal had all been stored on that USB drive.

Catching Han Mo’s accusing gaze, a sharp pang struck Nan Zhi’s chest, sending a chill up her spine.

Damn it!

Bai Weiwei not only tried to poison her voice but had also swapped the USB drive handed over to Han Mo.

Nan Zhi couldn’t fathom why Bai Weiwei wanted to destroy this show!

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Could it be...?

Nan Zhi bit her lower lip so hard it seemed her teeth might pierce the flesh.

Xia Xi was also panicking. Why was the USB drive empty?

Was their show really going to lose to Nan Yao’s team just like this?

Nan Yao had initially worried Nan Zhi might have some trick up her sleeve, but seeing the blank promotional video and proposal, her mood suddenly brightened.

What a relief!

Nan Zhi and Xia Xi surely had no idea that Bai Weiwei’s patron, Old Tan, had been seduced away by another actress introduced by Nan Zhi herself. Bai Weiwei was all looks but no brains, no real talent. Without Old Tan, who would want to be the exclusive sponsor of her show?

Although Nan Yao didn’t understand why Nan Zhi hadn’t broken out in an allergic reaction, at least foolish Bai Weiwei had left a loose thread.

Losing without even fighting must have been a bitter pill for Nan Zhi to swallow!