Chapter 349 Are you sure?
The person who said this was Dean Yang. He didn't have any bad intentions when he asked the question; he was simply curious about Ye Wanxi.
He and Xue Jifeng could be considered teacher and student, with Xue Jifeng graduating from the M University School of Music.
Although Dean Yang is getting older and his teaching load is gradually decreasing, his classes are always packed.
Xue Jifeng had attended his classes a few times before graduation and performed quite well, which made him remember this talented junior.
Since the two rarely appeared on the same program, they inevitably got together to catch up.
In just a short while, Xue Jifeng successfully made Dean Yang interested in Ye Wanxi.
It's worth noting that Xu Chen, the initiator of their previous season, was chosen because he had some background in folk music.
Even Fang Ying, who was almost officially announced as the Best Actress this season, studied pipa for several years before entering the entertainment industry, and even won a silver medal in a domestic competition with it.
When they first learned that Ye Wanxi had been brought in temporarily to fill in, Dean Yang and others thought that the production team couldn't find a suitable candidate and just randomly pulled someone over.
However, after being swayed by Xue Jifeng, Dean Yang changed his mind and concluded that Ye Wanxi must have some extraordinary qualities that they were unaware of, which was why the production team treated her differently and hurriedly invited her to save the day.
Before Ye Wanxi could say anything, Gao Min, sitting in the audience, was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"Xue Jifeng, it's him again! What did he say to Dean Yang? That damned bastard!"
Gao Min knew better than anyone how capable her own artists were. She was fine with fortune telling, but performing talent shows? That would be the death of her.
Unfortunately, this is an official platform and a live broadcast. If it really goes wrong, it could become a stain that can never be washed away, and it could be nailed to the pillar of shame and ridicule.
What's most infuriating is that they can't blame Xue Jifeng, at least not openly.
Because what they said were all kind words, it's just a pity that your abilities don't match their kind words.
This bastard hypocrite had the intention of ruining their artist from the very beginning, deliberately setting a trap for them!
Seeing through this, Gao Min almost lost control of her expression, and used her eyes, which seemed to pierce through Xue Jifeng, to poke seventeen or eighteen holes in him.
Zhao Xiaoqin, who was still standing dumbfounded on the stage, did not expect that she would do something bad with good intentions. Once Dean Yang asked this question, any answer Ye Wanxi gave would probably be deliberately amplified.
Feeling incredibly annoyed and guilty, Zhao Xiaoqin subconsciously turned to look at Ye Wanxi, her eyes filled with worry.
Although Ye Wanxi was momentarily stunned, she quickly calmed down and said with a faint smile, "I did learn a few ancient musical instruments out of curiosity in my early years. But I only learned them for fun, and I can't compare to the seniors on the stage."
Ye Wanxi spoke humbly, but to some people who were eager to find fault with her, her words were like stirring up a hornet's nest.
Those who had already been bribed online trolls and haters who couldn't stand Ye Wanxi's inexplicable rise to fame and appearance on official channels sprang into action, taking over the live broadcast room in large numbers and launching sarcastic remarks.
[To boast in front of so many eminent figures in ancient Chinese music that he has learned several ancient musical instruments—this person is truly shameless.]
[They really think they've gotten too big for their britches just because they were on an official TV show last time. Their words were so snobbish and self-righteous, it's disgusting!]
[Hahaha, that's hilarious! Her words were so arrogant and pretentious, reminding me of an old saying: "Trying to show off one's skills in front of Guan Yu—overestimating one's abilities."]
[Why didn't she just say she knew a little bit? Instead, she emphasized several skills, comparing herself to the seniors on stage. Does she even deserve it? Absolutely not!]
Ye Wanxi's fans wanted to refute her, but these people came on strong, and the first few fans to react sent out comments that were quickly drowned out.
On the contrary, the long-time fans of the show, who have experienced a season of "bloodshed and turmoil," have long since developed the habit of watching and commenting on the screen.
Seeing that this large group of online trolls were taking things out of context and going further and further astray, they couldn't stand it and took the initiative to speak up for Ye Wanxi.
[If you can't compare to the seniors on stage, do you really think you're invincible?]
[Over-interpretation is indeed the norm in the entertainment industry. I watched this girl keep a low profile the whole time, and the only time she spoke up was when Dean Yang asked her. How come it's like she stirred up trouble, with so many strange and eccentric figures emerging?]
[Need I say more? It's obviously some people who are jealous of others but can't take their place, so they resort to smearing them like this.]
Faced with the sarcasm from the show's fans, the online trolls and haters decisively resorted to the usual tactics used by those who smear others in the entertainment industry, regardless of whether you are a passerby or a fan.
Anyone who speaks up for the people they want to smear is automatically labeled a fan of their rival.
In the end, the show's fans and the online trolls and haters fought fiercely, while Ye Wanxi's fans became marginalized bystanders.
Ye Fen: "..." This is something none of us expected!
The bloody drama unfolding in the live broadcast room was completely unknown to everyone on and off the stage. Hearing Ye Wanxi say this, Grandma Song, who was sitting next to Dean Yang, also became interested.
"I never expected that we have such a hidden gem on our stage." Grandma Song said, glancing at the zither in front of Zhao Xiaoqin, and smiled slightly. "Since you're here, this is a rare opportunity. Why don't you play a tune too, as a way to garner votes for Xiaoqin and the others?"
If it were any other show, and a mentor called on you to do an extra act, that would be like a windfall.
But given the current situation...
Ye Wanxi was silent for a moment, as if she had thought of something, and asked with a responsible expression, "Are you... sure?"
The hesitation in his words was interpreted as a guilty conscience by the online trolls.
[You reap what you sow. You just made such a big boast, even mentioning several things, and you probably didn't expect the mentor to directly call on you to perform on stage. You deserved to fail.]
[Hahaha, I love seeing this kind of face-slapping! Let's see who's the real deal, otherwise it's just bragging! He's definitely a good-for-nothing with no substance!]
Grandma Song was taken aback by Ye Wanxi's answer, and then realized that she was on a variety show stage, not in her own classroom, where she could call on a student she liked.
He immediately tried to smooth things over, saying, "Is there no instrument you've learned here? Then why don't you come again next time?"
Ye Wanxi smiled and said, "No, it's just that I didn't prepare in advance and was afraid that I would make a fool of myself."
Dean Yang laughed and said, "I thought it was something serious! You weren't even a contestant; you were just performing a short skit to liven things up. Nobody will be too critical, so don't be nervous."
"Old Yang is right. Don't be afraid, go for it. Let's see who dares to laugh at you. I'll fight them."
Hearing their conversation, Ye Wanxi said with a half-smile, "Since you said it yourself, then I'll make a fool of myself."
(End of this chapter)
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