Chapter 613: Chapter 613: 613 Maximizing Benefits

Thinking of this, Jiang Xu cast one million votes for Zhou Qingyue.

But in reality, it only increased by ten thousand votes.

Okay, this was really too much.

On the stage, the group singing ended, and so did the voting segment.

First place, An Nuonuo a little over two hundred million.

In second place was Chu Youwei, with over nineteen million.

The gap behind them was even bigger, mostly in the multi-millions.

And Zhou Qingyue, her ranking fell to eleventh, with eight hundred and fifty thousand votes, just short of the threshold for prize money.

The audience below the stage was in an uproar.

“Strange, why is Zhou Qingyue ranked so low?”

“What’s so strange about that, she’s not as good as the other school beauties.”

“Zhou Qingyue has been out in society for many years now, she’s long lost that green, simple vibe, and doesn’t really meet the criteria of a school beauty at all.”

“Even so, such a low number of votes still seems a bit off.”

…

On the stage, Zhou Qingyue felt the sting of unusual glances, her face burning hot.

For her, this was a great humiliation, a fierce slap in the face.

Especially now, in this setting, it was hard for her to even get angry.

As whispers from the surrounding audience reached her ears, Jiang Xu stood up and walked towards the stage.

Two security guards tried to stop him.

But upon meeting Jiang Xu’s gaze, they subconsciously backed away.

Curious gazes and camera lenses settled on Jiang Xu.

They didn’t understand why he suddenly went on stage.

An Nuonuo seemed to guess something and handed him the microphone.

Jiang Xu took the microphone, addressing the audience: “Excuse me for the interruption.

First of all, congratulations to everyone for completing your performances.

Secondly, Miss Zhou is an artist under my company.

Just now, I cast one million votes for her.

But perhaps there was some issue with the official backend system.

These one million votes turned into ten thousand, and I hope the organizers can check on this.”

After speaking, he opened his phone, showing the recent recharge page.

This scene was immediately moved away from by the camera, not capturing it.

Jiang Xu said indifferently: “Could the camera please give a close-up, otherwise I can also post it online.”

The audience on-site were shocked.

“There’s something like this going on?”

“Doesn’t that blatantly suggest rigging the system?”

“Damn, if they can’t even ensure the most basic fairness, what’s the point of holding a competition!”

“I just knew it!”

…

Online, Zhou Qingyue’s fans also started a large-scale questioning and posted their own recharge invoices, stating that the same issue had occurred to them as well.

The matter was trending towards escalating further.

Liu Yan was getting anxious; if not handled properly, this could turn into a big problem.

At that moment, she heard the voice of the director’s team in her earphone.

She nodded slightly and loudly said: “Everyone, please don’t panic, the technical team has already given feedback, and there indeed was a technical glitch.

Not only did Miss Zhou’s data have issues, but several other contestants had problems as well. It has now been corrected, please look.”

The numbers on the big screen refreshed.

First place remained An Nuonuo, and second place became Zhou Qingyue, with fifty million votes.

These were the correct numbers.

Zhou Qingyue looked at Jiang Xu with eyes filled with gratitude.

Had it not been for Jiang Xu, her reputation would have been trampled on today.

Although she knew that Jiang Xu was acting solely for his own interests.

Jiang Xu didn’t stop there and looked at Liu Yan and said, “With such a major malfunction nearly affecting the final results, shouldn’t the organizers offer some compensation?”

Liu Yan’s earpiece transmitted the director’s voice once again.

She quickly repeated, “We are extremely sorry about this.

Therefore, we have decided to give Miss Zhou an advertising contract worth one billion.

As for the other contestants who experienced issues, each will receive a compensation of one million.”

The School Beauty Competition has made at least ten billion for the organizers by now.

Jiang Xu nodded, “Alright, let it be so.”

He still didn’t go down.

Instead, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he took An Nuonuo’s hand, “Since we are already up here and the competition has already come to an end, why not let the two of us sing a song for everyone.

A song by Mr. Zhou, ‘Qi Li Xiang,’ as a gift to you all.”

Um, Jiang Xu had no other intention, he simply wanted to ride on the popularity.

Such high popularity, not to ride on it, would truly be a pity.

The audience erupted into thunderous applause and cheering.

Many showed a doting smile.

These two are really perfect for shipping.

Zhou Qingyue’s face turned black.

These two, seriously, all the time showing off their love, can’t they consider others’ feelings?

Chu Youwei smiled happily.

Seeing her sister so happy, she also felt very satisfied.

Everyone left the stage, leaving the final stage time for these two.

Although Jiang Xu was riding on the popularity, on the other hand, the organizers could also benefit from the buzz generated by Jiang Xu’s side.

In a strict sense, it was mutual support.

“The sparrows outside the window chatter on the power lines, you say this line has a summer feel…”

Jiang Xu was the first to begin, instantly painting a picturesque scene in everyone’s mind.

Indeed, Mr. Zhou YYDS.

The two on the stage sang affectionately to each other, their eyes fixed on one another, as if no one else existed.

This caused the audience below to continuously egg them on.

“Kiss, kiss!”

It wasn’t long before the chant became unified, cutting through the sky, overpowering their singing.

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But he didn’t expect that An Nuonuo would take the initiative and tiptoe to plant a kiss on his face.

Jiang Xu was stunned.

When did the little girl become so bold?

And the audience below burst into waves of ‘gagaga’ laughter.

For the audience present, this scene was a bonus treat.

Just this alone was worth the price of admission.

The song ended, and the two walked down from the stage hand in hand.

Leaving behind a crowd of onlookers still savoring the moment.

Bai Xiaoya, Wang Xiaoyuan, and Chu Youwei all came forward to greet them.

Apart from Wang Xiaoyuan, everyone had a smile on their face.

Jiang Xu smiled and said, “Sister Xiaoyuan, it’s just an elimination, it’s okay.”

“Hmph, they really have no taste!” Wang Xiaoyuan said indignantly, “What’s wrong with me, to be eliminated.

What’s even more infuriating is that some blind netizens are saying I’m old, it’s infuriating.”

“Sister Xiaoyuan.” An Nuonuo took her arm, “I have two resurrection spots left on my side, I’ll give one to you.”

Wang Xiaoyuan was tempted.

But after thinking it over, she shook her head, “Forget it, I’ve had enough fun, to continue would be to bring disgrace upon myself.”

Bai Xiaoya said, “Then we can’t just waste these two resurrection spots, we have to think of a way to maximize the benefits.”