Chapter 741: Taunt! (Two chapters combined!)
Chu Yan waited at the school gate. When Gu Yin came out, he saw that she looked preoccupied, and Chu Yan raised his eyebrows.
After everyone got into the car, Chu Yan handed them a cup of hot coffee, then started the car and asked, "What happened?"
On a freezing cold day, a sip of hot coffee warms you up from head to toe.
"Some people say that Ahua's grades were faked and that she has powerful connections, etc. The show she participated in hasn't gained much attention yet, but it will definitely gain attention after the latest episode ends tonight. No one in my family has told me yet, so I guess Ahua herself doesn't know anything about it. She's just a student, and I don't know who might be looking for trouble with her."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yan said softly, "Shall I make a call and have someone investigate?"
Gu Yin looked at the road ahead and shook her head, saying, "No need for now. I've already asked Tie Mao to keep an eye on things. If it has a big impact, we'll take action. If it's just a minor issue, we don't need to worry about it. We don't know the situation yet. I'll ask A Hua later to see what's going on. I'm afraid it might be arranged by the production team, or they might have some kind of plan. After all, that program is organized by Professor Chongjing's friend. If we get involved, it might backfire."
The car drove into the Gu family's garage. When Gu Yin and Chu Yan returned, the show had already started.
Seeing Gu Yin return, the old lady quickly brought out the food: "You're back just in time! Everyone just arrived. Come on, sit down and let's eat while we watch the show!"
Gu Yin sat down, took the bowl and chopsticks handed to her by Chu Yan, and looked at the old lady to ask, "Has Ahua called home? Or have you called Ahua?"
The old lady shook her head: "She didn't call back. I called her a couple of days ago. She's fine over there, just busy with work related to this program. We didn't even have time to talk much before she rushed off to do her work! By the way, Xiao Chen arrived in Haishi the day before yesterday. He said he'll stay there with Ahua for a while. With him there, we don't need to worry. Don't worry!"
Gu Yin asked in confusion, "Why did Chen Jishen go over there? Can he see people there? If so, can we go over and take a look too?"
Gu Shu shook her head and said, "Chen Jishen went with his parents. I heard that his parents were invited to be guest mentors for the latest episode, so he could go with them. Our family members should also be able to go, but even if we go, we won't see them. They are too busy. Chen Jishen said that when Ahua is busy, she sometimes doesn't even have time to eat!"
So that's how it is. Gu Yin now knows what Gu Hua's crisis is. It must be related to Chen Jishen or his parents. Since they are there, it's not a big problem. Even if something happens, with Chen Jishen's parents there, they will definitely be able to solve it.
Previously, it was said that Ahua would visit when they had time, but the Chen couple went abroad for several months before returning. After returning, they were busy with a case involving a large company and didn't have time. So they hadn't officially met Gu Hua yet. Meeting her on the show this time was quite unexpected.
The TV commercials had just finished airing, and the program was getting down to business.
This is yet another new scenario simulation. After watching the entire program, it's clear that this is a case related to multinational corporations.
This time, more emphasis is placed on the students' knowledge of economic law and international law. Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan previously went abroad with Professor Chongjing, focusing on this area, which should be an advantage for them.
"The show gets increasingly difficult as it progresses, covering a wider range of knowledge and involving more laws and regulations. Gu Hua is only a sophomore and hasn't had much exposure to the subject. Even if she reads the junior and senior year textbooks in advance, she probably won't be able to keep up with the other members. Aren't Chen Jishen's parents from a law firm? We could ask them to provide some typical cases for Gu Hua and the others to study and try to solve them themselves. Otherwise, Gu Hua won't make it to the end. If they're unwilling, I can also ask the group's legal department to provide some cases. However, our group's legal department's cases are more specialized and not as broad. If it involves marriage law, criminal cases, or social cases, we certainly won't be as professional as Chen Jishen's parents' law firm."
"Isn't this against the rules?" Gu Shu asked doubtfully.
Gu Yin shook her head: "It's not like we're revealing the questions in advance or giving them the questions directly. These are just some past case files, which are some reference materials, just like the cases in school textbooks. It's not against the rules. It's just that the cases we brought out are more complete. But we still have to ask Ahua to see if it's feasible. If it's not, then forget it."
Two hours earlier, after Gu Hua and the other members took their places, the mentors also came in one after another.
At the TV station, Gu Hua organized her draft paper and turned on her computer to prepare, so that she could quickly get into character when the actors started performing.
"Hey! Did you guys hear? This time, the mentors are partners from Fengli Law Firm! Chen Feng and Yang Li!"
Gu Hua, who was making preparations, looked over in surprise upon hearing this. The speaker was Zhang Xinlei, a senior student at Shanghai University.
"Really?! How did you know that?!" Gu Hua asked, a little nervous and excited!
Zhang Xinlei chuckled, "Of course! I saw them both when I passed by the professor's office just now!"
"The Black and White Duo actually showed up! The production team is amazing! Do you think if we perform well, we can get into Sharp after graduation?"
"Aren't you going to pursue a master's degree?"
"If I can get into Sharp Edge, it's not a bad idea to skip graduate school! There are so many top talents there; spending a year or two there will definitely be more rewarding than at school!"
While the others were still discussing, Gu Hua's mind was elsewhere.
Chen Feng and Yang Li are Chen Jishen's parents! They're known in the industry as the "Black and White Duo"! This show actually managed to get them both on it! That's amazing! But considering that the producer and the teacher were classmates, and the teacher and the Chen couple were also classmates, Gu Hua wasn't surprised. It's just that when they meet later, if she doesn't perform well, will she give them a bad impression? Thinking of this, Gu Hua became nervous again and a little restless.
Seeing her like this, Li Mingxuan thought she was nervous, so he handed her the unopened water bottle: "Don't be nervous, just treat them like teachers. Our teachers are so serious, and you're fine. Just treat them the same way you usually treat teachers. Don't worry."
Gu Hua quickly drank half a bottle of water, took a few deep breaths, and nodded.
The actors are in place, and the mentors are coming in one after another.
Gu Hua didn't dare to look. After the mentors were seated, the host introduced the new guests.
Gu Hua had just looked up when she met Yang Li's sharp eyes.
Gu Hua's heart skipped a beat. Chen Jishen's mother really was just like the people online described—capable and with a powerful aura.
During the host's introduction, Yang Li looked at his son's girlfriend and saw that her eyes were wide open, clearly indicating that she knew them and was frightened.
The girl was pretty, intelligent, and exactly the kind of daughter she wanted. It's just a pity they were too busy to have a second child.
Yang Li nodded and smiled at Gu Hua.
Gu Hua was taken aback, but quickly smiled and nodded as a greeting.
The show started quickly, and Gu Hua hurriedly got into character. Her mind wasn't on Chen Feng and his wife; she had to use all her knowledge to perform well! Not for Chen Jishen, but for her own dream!
Two hours later, the program ended. Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan once again scored high in the quiz. After all, they had spent the entire summer abroad working on these cases and writing papers, which was exactly what they wanted!
But for other older students, it seemed rather unbelievable!
After all, among this group, Gu Hua was the youngest, only a sophomore, followed by Li Mingxuan, who was a junior, while the rest were at least seniors, some having already graduated and been recommended for graduate school, and others already in their first year of graduate school! So, in terms of both knowledge and experience, they were far superior to Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan! And yet they lost! How could this be!
But the result was quite the opposite! Since the show started airing, they have been tested three times. Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan are on the same team and have been getting high scores from the beginning! Even though they didn't get first place in the second round, they still got third place.
Such results have raised questions among both other students and netizens online.
If the scores are falsified or the questions are known in advance, it would be a disaster for the show.
As Gu Yin left the TV station, she glanced back but didn't see Chen Feng and his wife. Gu Hua had originally wanted to greet them, but seeing this, she could only leave for now and find another opportunity to formally greet them later.
The trainees boarded the bus together. Usually, on the way back to the hotel, they would discuss the day's questions on the bus, but this time the bus was very quiet. Gu Hua sensed that the atmosphere was abnormal, so she looked at Li Mingxuan.
Li Mingxuan took out his phone, pointed to the screen, and started typing.
A moment later, Gu Hua's phone vibrated. Gu Hua immediately took out her phone and opened Li Mingxuan's chat page.
"You've also sensed that the atmosphere is off, haven't you? We got first place twice and third place once—our results are outstanding! But we're too young. Being young and in the lower grades, it's fine if we don't get any rankings, but once we get such good rankings, trouble begins. Law is different from other majors; you can't skip grades and graduate early just by studying ahead. This stuff requires accumulation and practice! We're still second- or third-year students, yet our grades are higher than others. Do you think they'll be happy?"
Gu, seemingly unaffected, began to criticize: "We earned our results through our own abilities. What does their happiness have to do with us? Are we supposed to pretend we don't know just to make them happy?"
Li Ming shook his head and continued typing: "You're thinking too simply. They don't think we're capable, nor do they think we're better than them."
Gu Hua frowned: "Do they suspect we cheated? But the topic was drawn by the instructors before we entered! The materials we looked at were distributed after we entered! The databases we could use were all prepared in advance by the program, and the computers couldn't connect to the internet! Furthermore, the login password and account for the database were given to us on the spot. Even if we wanted to cheat, we couldn't! Isn't everyone aware of that? Besides, we only did well the first two times. The first time, I was quick and got the first chance to speak, and it was all basic stuff, so we got first place. The second time, the topics were based on first and second-year material, which is exactly what I'm learning now, so I'm definitely more familiar with it than the others! I already feel embarrassed about getting third place." After all, everyone's graduated, and the exam was all based on first and second-year material. They might not be as familiar with that knowledge as we are, but they certainly aren't. Yet they still got first and second place, while I only got third. I feel a bit embarrassed; it shows our knowledge base is still too small. I'll go back and review the first and second-year textbooks! The third time was even more of a coincidence! We just happened to go abroad during the summer and specifically researched cases in this area! Our papers were approved by the professor, so getting first place is perfectly normal, isn't it? Going forward, the knowledge will only become more in-depth, and we definitely won't have an advantage then. We might even stop there next time! They're already suspecting us of something before the exam is even over! What kind of people are these?! How strange!
Li Mingxuan felt a little uneasy: "Now that they sense something is wrong and suspect us of cheating, those people online will definitely think the same way, and it will be troublesome if things get out of hand."
Gu Hua was speechless: "Stop making a scene! Let the production team investigate! I don't believe they can't find out!"
Li Mingxuan shook his head: "I'm a little uneasy. How about we go back and discuss it with the teacher?"
Gu Hua nodded: "Alright, that's the only way."
Exiting the chat, Gu Hua noticed that the usually lively student group was unusually quiet tonight. It seemed everyone was suspicious! Gu Hua felt a little uneasy. Just as she was about to put her phone away, she saw Zhang Xinlei send a news link to the group.
The link's title explicitly states, "A second-year law student passed the postgraduate entrance exam! Was it intelligence or connections?"
Gu Hua clicked on the link, and it was full of speculations and questions, such as whether they cheated, knew the questions in advance, or that the tutor told them the questions. Some people even said with certainty that she had a background and knew the questions in advance!
Gu Hua looked up at the other people in the car and saw that they were looking at her with disdain in their eyes. When they saw her looking over, they immediately lowered their heads.
Gu Hua returned to the hotel, holding her breath. The trainees were all staying on the same floor, which was arranged by the production team for easy management.
Li Mingxuan and Gu Hua walked to Gu Hua's door. They were about to go in and contact the teacher to ask questions when Zhang Xinlei walked over as soon as the door opened.
He looked at Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan meaningfully and sneered, "By the way, which family are you two from? Are you here to gain prestige or to increase your fame and then enter the entertainment industry?"
Li Mingxuan frowned: "I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Whatever you want to do, I hope you can abide by the rules of this show. Some of us don't even have mentors yet. We're here to perform well, get excellent grades, and go back to our respective schools to choose the best mentors. This is about our academic careers! It's very important to us! If you're just here to have fun, please be kind! Show some mercy, follow the rules, or leave the show so we can finish recording this variety show properly! After all, you don't lack opportunities, do you?"
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan to speak.
The others didn't go into the room either; they all stood in the corridor. When they heard Zhang Xinlei speaking, they didn't stop him or try to persuade him. Instead, they all frowned and looked at Gu Hua and Li Mingxuan with disdain before silently going into the room.
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