Qu Tianzuo's answers to the questions were all correct or incorrect, but at first he was very confident in giving his answers. Later, he gradually became hesitant to press the button to answer.

It's impossible to withdraw from the competition midway.

As a result, Xu Chacha's grades improved dramatically. She could never answer a question incorrectly.

The media loves to seize on trending topics. They've probably already filmed every imaginable glimpse of Qu Tianzuo's pathetic state.

"Thank you all for your continued support. The champion of this program has been revealed: Xu Chacha! Please come up and receive your trophy."

A cheer erupted from the audience.

On stage, Xu Chacha frantically searched for Xi Xinxin's position with the trophy, finally raising it towards her. She was saying, "Xi Xinxin, I did it."

The final episode hasn't even aired yet, but rumors of Xu Chacha winning the championship have already started circulating online.

Someone even posted a picture of Qu Tianzuo's unpleasant expression. Everyone was speculating what had happened.

These past few days, Qu Tianzuo hasn't dared to make any noise. He hasn't realized the problem with the order in which he memorized the questions. He only posted an article implying that he wasn't feeling well during the finals that day, trying to use this excuse to appease his fans or perhaps comfort himself.

Another perfume shop opened in another location. The shop was called "Looking Towards." Taking advantage of her free time, Xi Xinxin found the staff she had arranged in advance and explained the general model of her shop.

As for perfumes, she will provide them, including hiring four trainees to learn how to blend suitable perfumes.

That's about it after briefly explaining the product distribution.

When I returned to the main store, the perfume shop staff told me that the sales on the first day were excellent.

The group that fans previously created to test the effects of the perfume has now become the main fan group for this product.

That fan went to great lengths to contact Xi Xinxin: "I'm the fan who gave away the perfume before. I created a group, and it's a big group now. Would you like to be the group admin for Wangxiang?"

Xi Xinxin went in, but she didn't publicize that she was Xi Xinxin. She just asked for a management position. She wanted to see how the feedback would be.

The perfume store has been open for a few days, and the quiz show has been broadcast on various platforms.

Sure enough, someone quickly discovered the problem.

Didn't you notice that Qu Tianzuo said the answer to question eight is the answer to question ten? And the answer to question ten is the answer to question five.

Also! The answer he mentioned for question twelve is actually for question eleven.

Oh my god, what's going on?!

Cheating, huh?

Didn't he say he was a top student?

Xi Xinxin then took the opportunity to upload Qu Tianzuo's academic records from his studies abroad to a public WeChat account.

This score is only average.

Speechless. What's with this "academic genius" persona?

: Aren't those players who got knocked out completely innocent compared to someone who cheated?

Is the planning team not involved?

This is clearly a disaster.

He's even putting down Xu Chacha, saying he's better than her. You guys should watch his previous interviews, they're disgusting.

Qu Tianzuo's fanbase has plummeted unusually quickly, many of whom were drawn to his "academic genius" persona. Now, upon seeing this, some are leaving, while others are launching attacks. Qu Tianzuo finally realized his mistake and immediately deleted his previous posts.

That article is so old; many people have already read it, and some have even taken screenshots and saved it.

What is this even about? It's disgusting now that I think about it. Making excuses like he's unwell.

LOL, isn't this just clown-like? He got caught cheating.

Qu Tianzuo found the director and roared at him to find out what happened. He had only thought that he had memorized the questions wrong, but he did not expect that the questions given to him were reversed!

The director was startled, then remembered Xi Xinxin's instructions that he could only create a better buzz if the people he was promoting were unaware. So he hardened his tone: "No, how would I know? My order is fine, maybe it got messed up when I was adjusting it. Oh well, Xiao Qu, what's the difference between being famous and not being famous?"

Qu Tianzuo couldn't do anything about the director either. When he got home, he started smashing dishes and chopsticks. His parents came over to ask him what was wrong.

After reading the comments online, Mr. Qu remained silent for a long time: "Didn't I tell you not to go into the entertainment industry? You brought this on yourself!"

"Oh dear! The child is already so upset, what are you saying!" Mrs. Qu then turned and scolded, "But you were indeed too reckless this time!"

Qu's mother, always shrewd as she is, said: "But the things about your overseas achievements on the internet definitely weren't found by these netizens. Have you offended someone recently?"

A figure flashed through Qu Tianzuo's mind: "There's someone named Xi Xinxin, is she some kind of important person?"

His mother slapped him on the head: "Didn't I tell you to see something after you returned to China? She is the biological daughter that the Xi family adopted back. Are you confused?!"

"Come with me to the Xi family's house tomorrow to apologize."

Xi Xinxin and Xi Dai returned home after a long time. Xi Xinxin gave one bottle of perfume to her adoptive mother and another to her mother. When Mr. Qu arrived, he brought a bunch of gifts.

Qu Tianzuo didn't come at all. Their explanation was that their son had just returned from abroad and was very busy. The couple went to apologize in person, but Xi Xinxin knew that Qu Tianzuo simply didn't want to come, believing he had done nothing wrong.

After the two left, Xi's father said to Xi Xinxin, "Our family is your biggest support. We trust your judgment."

After dinner, Xi's father pulled Xi Dai into the study to discuss industry issues. Xi Xinxin and her mother watched TV and chatted.

"Mom, do you remember Meiqing? She's decided to get rid of the scar. But Meiqing said she'll pay for everything herself."

Xi's mother sighed, "He's a good child after all. It's not too much for me to secretly give him a discount, is it?"

The program happened to be playing Bai Tianrao singing. After listening to her song, Xi's mother was quite pleased: "I also quite like this child; her singing is melodious and pleasant to listen to."

Xi Xinxin's mother's birthday is coming up soon. She'll definitely be having a big celebration. Xi Xinxin had some ideas in mind.

Although they only spent time together on the show, Bai Tianrao and Bai Tianrao got along very well. They also exchanged contact information.

"Hi Rao Rao, are you free lately? How about we meet up at my shop sometime?"

Yes, yes!

When Xi Xinxin arrived at the store, she was surprised to see Chen Tongyun, who looked very troubled as she chatted with Li Chuanyu. They seemed so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice Xi Xinxin standing behind her.

"You have no idea. I've been in poor health since I was little, and everyone has been quite willing to take care of me. But there's one girl who's been picking on me. Tell me, how can I make myself look more pitiful to gain her sympathy?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind Chen Tongyun: "Did you apologize to Xi Dai? Why are you talking nonsense here?"

Chen Tongyun turned her head and saw Xi Xinxin, which startled her so much that she took a step back: "What are you doing here?"

“This is my shop, didn’t you know?” Xi Xinxin asked back.

Thinking that Xi Xinxin had overheard her words, Chen Tongyun's face flushed red, and she subconsciously squeezed out a tear, looking pitiful: "I just came to ask for help."

"Oh, go on."

Seeing that she was being ignored, Chen Tongyun tried to stop Xi Xinxin from leaving, but Xi Xinxin dodged very quickly! Then, whatever seat Xi Xinxin sat in, Chen Tongyun followed and sat in the same seat.

Bai Tianrao finally arrived, still wearing sunglasses and a mask. She sat down opposite Xi Xinxin and asked, "And who is this?"

Xi Xinxin asked, puzzled, "Isn't there no one next to me?"

Chen Tongyun looked incredulous: "It's me! It's me!"

"Rao Rao, let's talk about our business."

Seeing that Xi Xinxin was still ignoring her, Chen Tongyun walked away crying. She stopped abruptly in front of the shop, then turned around to see if anyone would come up to stop her.

"Ugh, this is so annoying!" Chen Tongyun had no choice but to go back home, not wanting to stand in the wind.

A minor incident didn't hinder the conversation. Xi Xinxin shared her idea: "We need you to perform a few songs at the birthday party. Your lyrics are all very good and not cheesy at all."

Bai Tianrao was a little uneasy: "But they are all rich people. What if someone talks badly about me behind my back? What if I don't perform well and embarrass you?"

"Don't rush," Xi Xinxin continued, "There are many people at the birthday party who are in the entertainment industry. You might have a chance to negotiate a few advertising deals recently."

Xi Xinxin noticed that Bai Tianrao's current company contract was about to expire: "If possible, would you like to join the same company as Xu Chacha? The benefits are good."

Bai Tianrao chuckled: "You seem to care a lot about Xu Chacha. Aren't you afraid she'll betray you later?"

"I believe in every one of my friends."

If it were such a good opportunity, Bai Tianrao would definitely go; it's a circle that's difficult for ordinary people to enter. Without considering anything else, Bai Tianrao agreed to Xi Xinxin's offer.

She was very grateful to Xi Xinxin for telling her who Jing Dalei was and for comforting her that night. However, she was different from Xu Chacha and the others.

Her experiences growing up taught her that people are inherently selfish. Now, Xi Xinxin was merely using her position to curry favor with her mother, and she was also using this opportunity to climb the social ladder.

As long as she doesn't realize it, it's just a superficial, fake relationship.

"Rao Rao?"

Bai Tianrao, who had been lost in thought, smiled sweetly at Xi Xinxin and said, "That's all for now, I have other activities to attend to."

Xi Xinxin told her to wait a moment and took out a sheet of music from her backpack: "I learned this from Guan Jing. We composed the score together, and there are lyrics too. It's just for you. I hope you like it."

Bai Tianrao's hands trembled slightly as she took the sheet music. She knew that Xi Xinxin didn't understand sheet music at first, and that she had specially learned the sheet music and written the lyrics just to give it to her.

It's late at night.

Bai Tianrao opened the piano and began to play slowly and pleasantly. She couldn't help but hum along, just like her life. She was finally no longer being passed around like a football by others. She had managed to walk out of the gloom on her own.

Like her state of mind, she once again moved from desperate struggle to tranquility. Words that belong only to her. Her story.

She closed the piano. Bai Tianrao didn't know why the lyrics and music so perfectly matched the first half of her life. Feeling relaxed, she murmured to herself, "Xi Xinxin, you're amazing, so amazing."

The banquet arrived as scheduled.

There were already quite a few luxury cars parked outside.