Ch 72: The One Who Pulled Strings

Watching Wang Qian’s high spirits, Zhang Buran felt like he’d gotten himself into trouble.

“When it’s your turn to audition, just go through the motions. A spot has already been reserved for you…”

At this time, a sudden phone call interrupted Wang Qian’s instructions.

Wang Qian picked up the phone; the caller ID showed Director Long of 《Creation Camp》.

Wang Qian quickly answered, smiling professionally: “Director Long, what is it?”

After a few words of conversation, Wang Qian’s face gradually turned dark.

“Director Long… how can you do this? You promised me two spots, why are you going back on your word now? You’re not giving me even one?”

“Sorry, Little Wang, I really can’t use back channels this time. If your artists can pass the open auditions, they can still enter our Creation Camp. That’s all I can do.”

“Hello? Director Long?”

Before Wang Qian could ask any more questions, the other side hung up.

After the call was unceremoniously disconnected, Wang Qian felt utterly disheartened.

Looking at the nonchalant Zhang Buran, Wang Qian had completely lost confidence.

Wang Qian didn’t expect Zhang Buran to pass the open audition and enter 《Creation Camp》, a variety show, based on his own strength.

Wang Qian was counting on a large-scale variety show like 《Creation Camp》 to boost Zhang Buran’s popularity, so she could then manipulate things.

But now, 《Creation Camp》 was definitely out of the question.

“It’s over, it’s all over… the guaranteed spot in Creation Camp is gone.”

Wang Qian seemed to have lost all her strength; her whole being suddenly became incredibly despondent.

Zhang Buran heard Wang Qian’s conversation clearly.

“It’s okay, Sister Wang, there’s still the open audition! Maybe the interviewers will like my type?”

“You?”

Wang Qian looked at Zhang Buran doubtfully:

“You can’t sing, you can’t dance, you have no other talents, how could you possibly pass the audition?”

“Remember, the entertainment industry doesn’t lack good appearances.”

“Sigh, the heavens want to destroy me. My luck is so bad…”

Wang Qian rubbed her aching temples; her eyes were a little sore.

Wang Qian hadn’t slept well for many days because of this 《Creation Camp》 spot.

But now, the Great Director could just say no, and there was nothing she could do about it?

Wang Qian felt hopeless and heartbroken.

If Wang Qian were still the Gold Medal Agent of the past, even the director of 《Creation Camp》 wouldn’t dare to act so condescendingly.

But alas, times have changed.

Wang Qian also didn’t expect Zhang Buran to pass the audition for Creation Camp.

“Oh my, what’s wrong with our great Agent Wang? You look listless. Did Director Long refuse to use back channels for you? Has that made you lose confidence?”

“Where’s the confident Wang Qian from before? Hahahaha!”

Sun Yao walked over with a smug look, followed by Wang Yifeng and Yifan.

“It’s you!” Wang Qian immediately understood that Sun Yao was behind the disappearance of the spot!

“So what? The artists here all entered through auditions based on their strength, is using back channels shameful or not!”

“I just can’t stand you using back channels!”

Sun Yao had the look of a petty person who had gotten his way.

In the entertainment industry, using back channels is commonplace.

After all, the entertainment industry is all about connections, but using back channels isn’t something people openly admit.

But Sun Yao’s voice was loud, and many artists present heard him, and they were all indignant.

“That’s terrible, I hate back channels the most! We practiced so hard, and it’s not as fast as using connections!”

“Wang Qian must have used some dirty means to get in through back channels, after all she is a notorious agent!”

“This woman is so shameless! She deserves to be banned!”

Wang Qian’s face gradually turned pale.

Feeling the ridicule, hateful glances, and vicious curses from all directions…

This veteran of the entertainment industry felt a deep sense of helplessness.

“Who said Sister Wang used back channels? How do you know? I think you’re the one who wants to use back channels, and you think everyone else is as dirty!”

“If I wanted to use back channels, why would I come to the audition site? I really don’t understand your logic.”

Wang Qian looked up in astonishment at Zhang Buran, who was arguing with Sun Yao.

Sun Yao’s face turned livid; he pointed at Zhang Buran and said, “If you didn’t use back channels, then pass the audition and see!”

“The interviewers are right here, if you have the ability, then pass the audition!”

The commotion alarmed the interviewers at the front.

After understanding the situation, a middle-aged man wearing glasses came over and pushed his glasses up.

“Our Creation Camp auditions emphasize fairness and justice, no one can enter through back channels.”

“I am Wu Dahai, an interviewer for 《Creation Camp》, I won’t favor anyone!”

Sun Yao seized the opportunity, ran forward, and shook hands politely: “Interviewer Wu, hello, I’m Agent Sun Yao. I have absolute confidence in my artists, Wang Yifeng and Yifan, and guarantee that they will fairly and justly go through the audition process.”

Sun Yao said emphatically.

Finally, he glanced meaningfully at Wang Qian: “Unlike certain people, who only use back channels!”

Wang Qian was also unsure of herself and was about to argue, but Zhang Buran spoke first:

“Who used back channels? Don’t spread rumors without evidence, I will also audition fairly and justly, and enter Creation Camp based on my strength!”

“Then let’s have a competition!”

Wang Yifeng finally had a chance to humiliate Zhang Buran.

Wang Yifeng was quite confident in his singing and dancing skills.

Zhang Buran had pinched Wang Yifeng’s hand hard just now, and Wang Yifeng was still resentful!

How could he give up this chance to beat Zhang Buran?

“Let’s do it, I’m not afraid of you?”

Zhang Buran also readily agreed.

Interviewer Wu Dahai pushed his glasses up and said with amusement:

“Oh? It seems that both of you are very confident!”

“Then show us your strength. If you have the skill, the doors of Creation Camp will always be open to you.”

“The auditions continue, I will interview both of you here.” Wu Dahai said to the interviewers in front.

The interviewers in front gave an OK gesture, and the auditions continued.

Wu Dahai chose an open space, brought a chair, and sat down with his legs crossed.

Wang Qian quickly pulled Zhang Buran aside and whispered:

“Why are you so impulsive! You can’t sing or dance, comparing yourself to Wang Yifeng and Yifan, isn’t that slapping your own face?”

“I can learn on the spot.” Zhang Buran replied with a smile.

“You think you can learn singing and dancing by just looking at it once? Or do you have exceptional talent? You’re really foolish… sigh, we’re going to make a fool of ourselves today.”

Wang Qian was dejected.

The arrow was on the string; it had to be fired.

Wang Qian had already anticipated Zhang Buran making a fool of himself during the audition and being laughed at by everyone.

Her reputation was going to be ruined today.