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âThatâs right. We were about to leave anyway. We wonât cause trouble for everyone.â
The fans did not want to cause trouble for Qiao Weiyang, so they quickly accepted the security officersâ apology.
These security officers were originally aggressive, but seeing that the fans were not unreasonable, everyone reconciled. They said, âWeâre just worried that something will happen. There are so many people here. If thereâs really a problem, no one can bear the responsibility. Everyone, please be more tolerant. â
Seeing that everything was fine, Qiao Weiyang smiled.
The reporters standing at the side immediately stepped forward and said, âQiao Weiyang, can we ask you a question?â
Qiao Weiyang glanced at them. They were reporters she did not recognize. They were quite aggressive.
She had already expected that these security officers would be called over, let alone these reporters.
The security officersâ attitude just now was obviously instigated by someone. If they got into a conflict with her fans and this made it to the news, no matter who was right or wrong, the ones who would be scolded would definitely be her fans.
The idol would pay for the fansâ actions. In the end, Qiao Weiyang would definitely be the one to bear the consequences.
As for these reporters, Qiao Weiyang glanced at them indifferently and said, âCoincidentally, I have time. If you have any questions, I can answer them.â She would deal with whatever came her way.
Qiao Weiyang had never been afraid of these things. As long as they dared to do it, she would play along with them!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âQiao Weiyang, todayâs competition is the domestic finals of one of the most important piano awards in the world. Did you bring so many fans here to cheer you on?â
âNo, itâs normal for fans to want to see me. But the venue is limited, and there are no tickets. They canât go in, which is why theyâre about to leave,â Qiao Weiyang said calmly.
âBut with so many fans here, do you think itâll affect the judgesâ judgment? These fans are a motley crew. If these fans affect the judges, wonât it be unfair?â The reportersâ questions were very sharp and hit the nail on the head.
The fans were furious. That was not their intention at all. They had no way of affecting the judges.
However, at this moment, they did not dare to say anything else. They were afraid of affecting Qiao Weiyangâs answer.
Qiao Weiyang said calmly, âA competition like this is very professional. The judges are all professional masters who have been screened layer by layer. Are you questioning the professionalism of the judges and the organizers by asking this question?â
Qiao Weiyangâs response was even sharper, so the reporters naturally could not answer her question directly.
Qiao Weiyang continued, âNot only are you saying that the fans are a motley crew, but youâre also saying that the judges will be affected by them. Isnât this contradictory? If the fans are really as you say, how can they affect the judges? If the fans are really that capable, how can they be a motley crew?â
When the fans heard her words, they wished they could clap and cheer for her.
The reporters were forced to retreat.
Immediately, another reporter asked, âQiao Weiyang, as an artiste, what are your considerations for participating in such a professional competition?â
âI want to participate in it, so Iâm participating in it. Thereâs no consideration.
Do you mean that I canât participate?â The other partyâs questions became more and more impolite, so Qiao Weiyang answered in the same way. She retorted without mercy.
âBut youâre still an artiste, after all. Do you really like the piano and respect the competition, or do you have other motives?â
This reporter was just short of mentioning that Qiao Weiyang wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the piano competition.
Qiao Weiyang looked at them indifferently. Very well, these reporters had asked the right questions today!
She didnât know which party had arranged it, but they didnât even care about superficial pleasantries.
She looked at the reporter who asked the question seriously and said, âReporter Zhang. â
She saw the name on the other partyâs ID tag and asked slowly, âMay I ask if you know anything about the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition?â
âI do. Itâs one of the most famous piano competitions in the world. It has a large influence and a long history. It has produced many masters. Currently, thereâs only one piano player in the country who has received the honor of winning its award.â
âThatâs a good answer. Do you know anything about the categories?â Qiao Weiyang asked.
The reporter had obviously come prepared. âOf course, thereâs the professional category and the amateur category. The professional category is composed of students who are professionals in piano, and the amateur category is composed of pianists who are not professionals. But the value of both sides is actually the same. After all, you donât have to be a professional to have superb skills and abilities.â
âThatâs right, so do you know who usually participates in the amateur category?â Qiao Weiyang asked.
The reporter said, âDidnât I just say that non-professionals can participate? People from all walks of life can participate as long as they meet the conditions and pass the preliminaries.â
Qiao Weiyang looked down at him and stared into his eyes. âThatâs right. People from all walks of life can participate in this category. Then may I ask why I canât participate as an actress?â
Reporter Zhang was speechless. He did not expect Qiao Weiyang to lay a trap out for him.
Qiao Weiyang asked, âReporter Zhang, can you tell me the reason why actors canât participate?â
âWellâ¦â Reporter Zhang thought for a while before saying, âOf course, itâs because⦠you have too many fans. Itâs easy toâ¦â
If he continued, he would be dissing actors, so he stammered.
âReporter Zhang, are you looking down on actors? Or do you have a misunderstanding about actors and artistes? Or is there something that makes you think that everyone in any industry can join the amateur category competition but not artistes?â Qiao Weiyang continued to ask.
Reporter Zhang had already fallen into Qiao Weiyangâs trap. No matter how he defended himself, it would be difficult for him to get out.
It didnât matter if he admitted it or not. If he criticized all artistes, he would definitely be scolded badly.
He already looked a little weak, but Qiao Weiyang did not give up.
She raised her voice and asked, âReporter Zhang, why arenât you saying anything? Why canât I participate in the competition in the amateur category?â Reporter Zhang stammered.
Qiao Weiyang looked down at the rest of the reporters. She did not need to be polite to such rude people.
Seeing that Reporter Zhang could not say anything, Qiao Weiyang asked again..