Chapter 102 Award Presenters
Chapter 102
Although Sang Biao only had a pair of testicles left, he was still fertile after the examination. Just in case, Ji Zhi Qiu still took action against him.
Fearing resentment, Ji Zhi Qiu put on a show at the pet hospital. The innocent and kind-hearted cat, unaware of the wickedness of people, was deeply moved by Ji Zhi Qiu's courage and support. Not long after being discharged, it gave Ji Zhi Qiu a surprise: its meows were no longer hoarse from smoking and drinking in private. It finally managed to clamp down, but because it was using too much force, with both its upper and lower body working together, Ji Zhi Qiu always thought that it was not recovering well from the surgery.
Ji Zishen considered himself the head of the family and gave Sang Biao the most grand welcome, personally making him a set of clothes—but women's clothing, in line with Sang Biao's future situation where he could only be with his friends.
Sang Biao was wearing a pink and tender girlish dress, which had a strange cuteness to it. Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't bear to look at it anymore, but it was very much in line with the aesthetics of the three little villains. Ji Zi Shen made him another set, full of lace.
Lu Yu Nian is no longer a wild man without a cat. Although his relationship with Sang Biao is very awkward, as if they were forced together and he is in a tense state, at least they can each get a cat.
Ji Zhi Qiu was so immersed in happiness that he forgot about his business until he received another call from the platform. He wanted to discuss it with Ji Si Cheng, but Ji Si Cheng was busy with scientific research and didn't have time to help him. Ji Zi Shen was willing to help, but he was too scheming. The aroma of tea was so strong that Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't imitate the essence, so he had to give up.
Ji Zhi Qiu went to discuss it with Lu Yu Nian again. Lu Yu Nian gave her some advice. Ji Zhi Qiu thought about it all night and then called the person in charge of the platform back.
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The platform issued a public apology, and Ji Zhi Qiu also posted on Weibo, stating that the two parties had reached a settlement and that he would continue to stream using the ID "Evil Orange Head".
Fans and happy people checked in every day to urge the platform to improve, and the platform also benefited. Although it was embroiled in a public opinion storm, it became a model to be praised because of its proper handling and sincere attitude.
Riding on this wave of popularity, the platform held its annual anchor conference in a high-profile manner.
Only top-tier streamers with a large following and significant fan base receive invitations. Major media outlets are also present, and it's rumored that a mystery guest and the platform's head will present the awards.
The pre-event publicity was very grand, and the live broadcast even made it to the trending topics. The person in charge of the platform was all smiles and had to admire his own crisis management skills once again.
The other streamers were also beaming with joy. After all, they depend on the platform for their livelihood. The platform's popularity is crucial for their stable career development. Moreover, receiving an invitation is an honor, even if they don't win an award. They all tried their best to perform in front of the camera and took the initiative to greet their fans.
Only one anchor managed a forced smile, looking worried.
Previously, he had chosen the wrong side and secretly plotted against Ji Zhi Qiu. Although this matter was not made public, he was unsure whether Ji Zhi Qiu knew the inside story.
After all, his former underling had betrayed him and seemed to have a good relationship with Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu's fan base exploded, making him a hot celebrity. Qing Yuan also benefited from the hype, even boasting during his live stream that he had played games with Ji Zhi Qiu. Ji Zhi Qiu's fans, who had been waiting for him for so long, were going crazy. Upon hearing the news, they flocked to the stream, and Qing Yuan's live stream that night saw a record number of viewers. He was so happy that he almost fainted.
He recounted the details of his time with Ji Zhi Qiu over and over again, which his fans and viewers loved to hear. Qing Yuan was originally just a low-level game streamer with no highlights or special features, but thanks to his close relationship with Ji Zhi Qiu, his number of fans actually surged into the top 100 on the platform.
Qingning's position was already rather awkward, and he ended up at the bottom, which was embarrassing. However, he comforted himself that the gap between him and those behind him was large enough that he would never be overtaken. Unexpectedly, his former underling, Qingyuan, made a surprise appearance and quietly climbed onto the annual list, even surpassing him.
Although he was one spot short, Qingning wasn't forced out of the list. But no one would be willing to withdraw at this point, and the last few people started fighting. Qingning was innocently caught in the middle and had no choice but to grit his teeth and vote. He paid out of his own pocket and participated in various lotteries to buy tickets, which finally secured him a place in third from the bottom and allowed him to get a chance to enter the live streamer competition.
There are only a few truly prestigious awards at the anchor conference, but there are also many different types of consolation prizes. In other words, you can receive an award just by attending, which is a consolation prize.
Qingning kept trying to convince herself, but the moment she saw Qingyuan at the scene, her jealousy surged like a tidal wave.
He used to treat Qingyuan as a lackey and a follower, but when he saw Qingyuan constantly talking about Ji Zhi Qiu and trying so hard to curry favor with him, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart, thinking that Qingyuan was not respectable.
But the person who was once inferior to him and whom he looked down upon has now steadily surpassed him, leaving him only able to watch his lover's back from the back row.
Qingning was initially very guilty, fearing that Ji Zhi Qiu's fans would find out what had happened and hold him accountable. He had nightmares for several nights and even missed his live stream. But now, his mind was gradually becoming unbalanced.
When Ji Zhi Qiu was a streamer, he was not as good as him, which shows the difference in their abilities. Ji Zhi Qiu's ability to overtake him later was just due to good luck.
Even when he was hot-blooded and indignant, he felt guilty because he had watched Ji Zhi Qiu's live stream and the quality hadn't changed at all. It was just that he was in a very unpopular category before, and then he was seen on a variety show that had its own popularity.
Just as Qingning was caught in a dilemma and anxiety, the awards ceremony officially began. He sat in a secluded corner and watched the anchors in front of him stand up and sit down in a flowing stream, holding their trophies, their faces full of pride, praising each other. His mood became even more distorted.
He stopped thinking that he was wrong to target Ji Zhi Qiu before, and even felt that he hadn't done enough. Even if Ji Zhi Qiu's fans found out about this and wanted to ask him for justice, he wasn't afraid!
Just as Qingning's emotions reached their peak, his gaze swept past the anchor and landed on the higher-ups.
The streamer who had a direct conflict with Ji Zhi Qiu and had a powerful backer not only failed to attend the streamer conference, but also disappeared from the high-level executives who had nepotistic ties with him. This indirectly illustrates Ji Zhi Qiu's importance to the entire platform and his position.
Qingning's face darkened further as he struggled with his own inner turmoil. Only when he heard his name called did he dazedly stand up and go to the platform to receive the award.
He indeed only received a consolation prize, not even as good as the friendship he once had with his underlings, but he still enjoyed the moment when he was the center of attention and the spotlight.
Next comes the most important part of the entire awards ceremony: the "Annual Streamer" award will be presented. The winners will be selected based on various hard criteria, and very few can even meet the minimum requirements. The nominees are just a handful.
Qingning was very envious, but didn't feel anything special. She just lamented the huge gap between people and glanced back unintentionally as she stepped off the stage.
He stood there, stunned, because he saw someone he had never seen before:
Ji Zhi Qiu.
What's he doing here? Could he be the one who won the award?!
Qingning became extremely angry and agitated.
He acknowledged that Ji Zhi Qiu's performance on the variety show was excellent, and his current popularity and viewership were well-deserved. However, he had been off-air for so long, and the two achievements couldn't be compared. Why did he receive this award? This was pre-arranged! It was a rigged affair!!
Qingning instinctively wanted to expose this embarrassing incident, but the host noticed that one of the junior anchors had fallen behind. In order to maintain the situation, the host kindly reminded her, and Qingning could only slink off the stage in embarrassment.
He was still indignant about it, and it seemed as if a force within him was supporting him to stand up and protest loudly.
With the host engaging the audience and building anticipation, the list of winners was finally announced.
After Qingning excitedly stood up, she realized that the name was wrong and it wasn't Ji Zhi Qiu at all.
But it was too late. The spotlight circled the entire venue, and when he stood up, the light fell on him. What should have been a warm round of applause turned into an eerie silence.
The other anchors in front of him maintained their clapping gestures, but their expressions were surprised, and they stared at him in disbelief.
Qingning then realized she had lost her composure, gave an awkward laugh, and sat down uneasily.
The gazes directed at him were full of mockery, as if he were self-important, thinking he was the winner even though he wasn't on the list.
After the winner went on stage, he finally learned the purpose of Ji Zhi Qiu's trip: he was the mysterious award presenter.
The moment Ji Zhi Qiu appeared, the scene erupted in cheers and thunderous applause.
He was already very popular, and many streamers were his loyal fans. In addition, because of him, the management system that had been causing everyone so much trouble was reformed and improved. All the contracted streamers felt indebted to him and were naturally grateful to him.
Ji Zhi Qiu waved to everyone and presented the award to the honored anchor. The anchor's face turned red with excitement when he shook hands with him, and he even started swooning over him while giving his acceptance speech.
After the awards ceremony, there was a group photo session. Ji Zhi Qiu was surrounded by the platform's executives. Although the other streamers also wanted to get to know him, they were intimidated by the scene. Only Qing Yuan carelessly sidled up to him.
Ji Zhi Qiu chatted with Qing Yuan for a few minutes, while Qing Ning squeezed at the back, staring blankly at their backs. For some reason, the two of them turned around at the same time. Ji Zhi Qiu's gaze passed through the crowd and landed accurately on him, his eyes somewhat cold.
The veins in Qingning's temples throbbed, and a string in his mind was plucked hard, leaving only a buzzing sound. He lost control of his body and just stood there blankly, staring at Ji Zhi Qiu.
That lackey, Qingyuan, must have complained behind his back, bringing up old matters again. With Ji Zhi Qiu's current power, if he wanted to retaliate, it would be something Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't handle.
Qingning was previously full of enthusiasm and wanted to settle scores with Ji Zhiqi, but now he was completely still. If it weren't for his heartbeat and breathing, he would doubt whether he was still alive.
Ji Zhi Qiu withdrew his gaze expressionlessly, without the slightest fluctuation in his heart.
He has always been optimistic and doesn't dwell on troubles. So much time has passed. Although he was wronged at the time, he wouldn't have made the decision to record the variety show if his live stream hadn't been banned. He has everything he has now, and he doesn't want to look back and hold a grudge.
He didn't continue the topic and chatted idly with his love interest. As they got to know each other better, they found that they were very compatible and became more and more enthusiastic as they talked.
Because Qingning had a guilty conscience and an excessive sense of self, he misinterpreted all of Ji Zhi Qiu's actions and expressions as being targeted at him. He couldn't take it anymore, so when no one was paying attention, he secretly sidled up to Ji Zhi Qiu, wanting to sincerely apologize and beg Ji Zhi Qiu to be magnanimous and not hold it against him.
He was so nervous that his mind went blank and his body stiffened. To stay calm, he kept repeating his apology in his mind. But when he got closer, he heard Ji Zhi Qiu and Qing Yuan's conversation.
"I'm so hungry, I'm seeing stars."
"With such a grand ceremony, the food must have been excellent."
"I took a sneak peek earlier, and it's really good."
"When can we eat?"
"It'll be soon, but we'll have to go and grab it, otherwise we won't get to eat anything good."
"Sure, this is my specialty. Back in the day, no one could outrun me when it came to grabbing lunch after class!"
Qingning: "..."
Qingning: "..."
Qingning: "..."
He even retaliated against him, suspecting that he was less than a big steamed bun in Ji Zhi Qiu's eyes.
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