Chapter 7 Million-Dollar Anchor 2
"What for?" I walked under the light, turned my back to Zeng Chen, and accepted Guan Qiao's video request.
"Yuan Wan, this is not the first time we have had a video call, why are you blushing?" The outspoken Guan Qiao directly pointed out my abnormality.
"How could I be blushing? You must have seen it wrong." I insisted stubbornly, but Zeng Chen behind me burst out laughing.
"Why are you talking so much? If you have something to say, just say it!" I urged her unhappily.
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you!" Guan Qiao pulled out a crumpled flyer from his pocket and waved it towards the camera. "In four days, Green Lemon TV and the TV station will jointly hold a competition called 'Who will be the next million-dollar anchor?' Do you want to participate?"
Isn't she asking this question even though she already knows the answer?
I sighed: "Well, you know that I am notorious now."
"Then you should participate!" Guan Qiao shouted excitedly, "This competition is your best chance to win back your fans and prove yourself! Mi Lu, that despicable girl, lost to you but refused to admit it, so you didn't get any money in the end. This competition is different. The winner will get a million-dollar prize, so Xiao Nuo won't have to worry about medical expenses."
Oh yeah, why didn’t I think about this?
I turned hesitantly and looked at Zeng Chen behind me. He nodded at me, as if he agreed with Guan Qiao's words.
"There's someone next to you? Oh, it looks like Zeng Chen!" Guan Qiao smiled from ear to ear as if she had discovered a new continent. "Great, so you two were dating secretly! I caught you, right? Hahaha..."
"It's not what you think. I'll explain it to you when I have time. Bye!" I hung up the phone in a hurry. My face, which had just returned to normal with great difficulty, became hot again because of her words "secret date".
"Come and join us. It's such a good opportunity, there's nothing to hesitate about." Zeng Chen said to me in a cheerful voice.
"Really?" I asked him weakly.
"Don't people suspect that you bought your popularity? I've also heard about this competition. The audience uses real names, so there's no way to cheat. If you win, you can prove through your popularity that you've earned everyone's love with your own abilities."
Zeng Chen's voice seemed to have a magical power that made me want to believe it. Yes, even if it's just for the million-dollar prize, I should give it a try, right?
Xiao Nuo’s surgery can’t be delayed any longer, Yuan Wan, you must seize this opportunity!
"I've decided that I want to participate in this competition."
I clenched my fists and looked determined.
Zeng Chen raised his hand and touched my head. His smiling eyes were like a starry sky, so bright and moving.
When I got home in the evening, I sent WeChat messages to Guan Qiao and Lin Tong, telling them that I was planning to sign up for the "Who is the Next Million-dollar Anchor" competition tomorrow. They all expressed their support and said they would accompany me to sign up.
The next morning, Guan Qiao rushed into my room and pulled me out of bed. Alas, it is really speechless to have a good friend who is more active than me.
I packed up and went downstairs with her. As soon as I walked out of the house, I saw a black SUV parked at the door, with Zeng Chen leaning against the car.
The morning mist gradually dissipated, and the sun peeked out. A beam of light just enveloped him, outlining his delicate features. Zeng Chen blew a breath into his hands, and mist came out of his mouth. His nose tip and ears were red, and he didn't know how long he had been frozen.
He looked up and saw me, with a nice smile on his face: "Yuan Wan, good morning!"
He waved to us and opened the car door for me and Guan Qiao like a gentleman. Guan Qiao looked at me and then at him from time to time and let out a burst of inexplicable snicker.
The car drove steadily on the road, and the street scene outside the window kept receding. About 20 minutes later, the distinctive sign of "Lime TV" flashed above a silver building in front of us, reflecting a dazzling light. This is our destination today.
"You're finally here. I've been waiting for you for a long time." As soon as I walked out of the parking lot, I saw Lin Tong jumping towards me happily.
However, there were actually four tall and handsome foreign guys standing behind him. In such cold weather, they were all wearing white T-shirts, revealing their bulging muscles, which immediately attracted my attention.
"They are..." I couldn't help but look them up and down. Each of their arms was at least as thick as my thighs.
"I hired a bodyguard for you!" Lin Tong said with a beaming smile.
"How exaggerated." Zeng Chen twitched his lips, bluntly expressing what I was thinking at the moment.
"Hey, why am I exaggerating?" Lin Tong rolled her eyes at Zeng Chen. "Yuan Wan is now an Internet celebrity. Do you know how many people are jealous of her or in love with her and are plotting against her? I just want to ensure her personal safety. Is it an exaggeration to hire a few bodyguards?"
Guan Qiao and I looked at each other helplessly, ignored them, and walked into the lobby of "Ningbeam TV" arm in arm. As soon as I showed up, everyone present looked at me sideways, and there was a buzz of discussion in my ears.
However, today I turned myself into an insulator and automatically blocked out these people wearing tinted glasses. In my heart, Xiao Nuo's condition is more important than anything else.
I picked up the registration form in the hall , and after filling it out, the staff gave me a number tag for the interview, while Zeng Chen and the others stayed in the hall waiting for me.
I looked at my number: "No. 66, um, not bad..."
I took my number tag and joined the interview line. However, the girl No. 65 in front of me looked familiar from behind. She was wearing a beautiful blue dress, with long black hair as smooth as silk hanging down to her waist. Her back was so charming, she must be a great beauty.
Just as I was secretly speculating, she suddenly turned around as if she felt my gaze.
Looking at her familiar face, I was stunned. What a narrow road! The beauty No. 65 in front of me is Mi Lu!
"Oh, some people actually have the nerve to participate in the competition!" Mi Lu was stunned for a moment, looking me up and down with contempt, and making a "tsk tsk" sound, "Don't you know how bad your reputation is now? Don't you look in the mirror? What qualifications do you have to compete with me?"
I ignored her sarcasm and didn't even look at her. Seeing this, Mi Lu snorted coldly and turned away.
I will definitely defeat her, but I will never use means that harm others and benefit myself like she did.
Soon it was Mi Lu's turn to go in for the interview, and I started to get a little nervous. About 5 minutes later, Mi Lu came out of the meeting room with a happy face. Seeing her confident look, I guess she must have performed well just now.
"Number 66, Yuan Wan."
Finally it was my turn. I took a deep breath and walked into the meeting room.
