Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 968 - 472: Cheating

Rong Yuhe couldn’t get an answer from Rong Xianning and tossed and turned all night like a pancake.

At five o’clock the next morning, Rong Xianning got up, washed, and prepared to leave.

The program starts recording at eight, and everyone has to be there an hour early. To prevent getting stuck in traffic, Rong Xianning is used to leaving early.

The door to the study opened, and Rong Yuhe, fully dressed, walked out, yawning, "I’ll go with you."

Rong Xianning frowned.

Rong Yuhe retorted, "Don’t think you can shake me off. From today on, wherever you go, I’ll follow."

A look of shamelessness that wasn’t afraid of being scalded by boiling water.

"I’m going to the main station to record a program; outsiders can’t enter."

"You’re a big star; you’ll have some privileges. Besides, I’ve never been to the main station. Take me to see it. Don’t worry, I won’t cause trouble."

Rong Yuhe patted his chest in assurance.

Rong Xianning handed him a baseball cap and a mask, "Don’t let anyone see your face. Pretend to be my assistant when the time comes."

Xiao Hu rolled his eyes as he saw Rong Yuhe trailing closely behind Rong Xianning.

As soon as they got in the car, Rong Yuhe covered his face with a hat and fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly enough to make people want to cover their ears.

Xiao Hu lowered his voice and said, "Why is he following you?"

"I can’t help it. He’s insisting on coming. Just keep an eye on him, make sure he doesn’t do anything inappropriate."

Xiao Hu sighed, "Alright, leave it to me. You just focus on recording."

At the TV station, Rong Xianning was led to the studio by staff, while Xiao Hu and Rong Yuhe couldn’t enter. The main station has many rules for recording, and Rong Xianning didn’t want to make exceptions, as having a bodyguard and assistant follow could come off as arrogant.

So Xiao Hu and Rong Yuhe could only wander outside the studio.

This was still a team battle in the second episode, and one team would be eliminated.

Gu Bichen, who performed poorly last time, showed a strong presence as soon as the recording started, scoring twenty points and taking the lead.

Shen You’an’s team followed closely, with Zhang Yan’s team close behind in third place.

Leng Yunyang, as the team leader, didn’t have a chance to show off, watching as Gu Bichen stole the spotlight, but Leng Yunyang was happy to be lazy.

However, he was puzzled by how Gu Bichen turned from his lackluster performance last week into this impressive display.

But Shen You’an and Liu Runxi were no pushovers. A genius is a genius because their intelligence is inexplicable.

In the final round, Shen You’an turned the tide, narrowly winning by four points, securing the first place again.

Although Gu Bichen lost, his performance was remarkable, making it an honorable defeat.

After the recording ended, Ren Chong couldn’t help but say, "Gu Bichen, your progress this week is amazing. Did you secretly practice some secret technique?"

Gu Bichen carried himself with calm confidence, entirely different from his previous nervousness and hesitation.

"Because my surname is Gu, regardless of what happens, I can’t disgrace the Gu family’s name."

The pride of a prodigy stung the eyes of several people.

Ren Chong laughed, "Yeah, you are a Gu..."

Is this the unique charm and talent of the Gu family?

Gu Bichen looked at Shen You’an across the way.

She led her team to perform steadily.

Unfortunately, even with that, he still couldn’t beat her.

Gu Bichen felt a sense of defeat.

Is this a true genius?

Yan Lu clamored about treating for a celebration when the director came over to inform everyone that the first episode of the program will air next Friday night at eight on the main station.

A cheer echoed throughout the studio.

But at the same time, the director informed everyone that the next recording would be the last team battle; the fourth episode would kick off the individual battles, making the competition more intense. He urged all the contestants to prepare well.

"An’an, don’t you think Gu Bichen’s change this time is huge, like he suddenly opened his governor and conception vessels? We almost lost." Yan Lu clung to Shen You’an’s arm, complaining.

Gao Yuyue agreed, "Yeah, how could someone change so much in just seven days? I heard the program producer is his relative. Could it be that they gave him the questions early?"

Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense.

Yan Lu’s eyes lit up, "Oh, I didn’t think of that. The producer bows and scrapes to him, calling him ’Young Master Gu.’ Giving him the questions in advance wouldn’t be difficult, would it? If that’s true, it’s too despicable."

Shen You’an also had doubts in her mind, "We can’t speak without evidence. Don’t forget, Gu Bichen’s surname is Gu."

A double entendre.

Gao Yuyue lowered her voice, "You’re right, there are quite a few people in the main station with the surname Gu. We better be careful with our words."

Yan Lu also knew that many unfair things in the world are unreasonable, "Even if he cheated and still lost to you, it only proves, An’an, that you’re the real genius. Keep crushing him in the next episode."

Shen You’an had the same intention. Whether Gu Bichen cheated or not, her only goal was to keep winning first place so that all the phantoms would collapse in the face of true strength.

Rong Xianning and Liu Runxi walked behind the trio, listening to their conversation.

Rong Xianning and Liu Runxi exchanged glances, both furrowing their brows.

Liu Runxi looked sideways in Gu Bichen’s direction. Surrounded by peers, the youth was accepting congratulations and flattery from all sides. Clearly, Gu Bichen was enjoying it.

Whether these people were congratulating him or flattering his surname, anyone with eyes could see it.

"Still too hasty." Liu Runxi indifferently withdrew her gaze.

The crowd dispersed, applause and compliments fading away together.

Gu Bichen walked out of the studio with a spring in his step.

At the usual place, Gu Rui was waiting for him.

"Congratulations, young master, on shining brightly. There’s no doubt that you’ll take first place in the next episode."

Gu Bichen was pleased, "Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten your contribution. Didn’t you want a promotion? I’ll talk to Uncle Gu Han for you."

Gu Han, born into the Gu family of Xingtan, is the nephew of the family head Gu Hen. Currently, he’s a high-level executive at the main station, and personnel appointments are just a matter of a word. Gu Han was closely related to Gu Chengzhao in childhood and has always cared for Gu Bichen, so he’d definitely give Gu Bichen face.

Gu Rui’s eyes lit up, joy leaping onto his face, "Thank you, young master."

Just then, the fire escape door suddenly opened, and a man’s silhouette appeared. Seeing the two inside, the man was visibly stunned.

Gu Bichen frowned and instinctively stepped back, retreating into the shadows.

Gu Rui immediately stepped forward, blocking Gu Bichen, and scolded the newcomer, "Which team are you from? Don’t you know the rules?"

The man chuckled, holding a cigarette between his fingers. He lit it and took a leisurely drag.

"It’s hard to smoke anywhere with all these no-smoking signs here. Oh, I’m not a TV station staffer, I’m..."

Before he could finish, Gu Rui interrupted him. Having been sprayed with smoke, Gu Rui, unable to bear it any longer, pointed at the no-smoking sign on the wall, "You can’t smoke here either, get out of here now."

The man, reprimanded for no reason, was also irritated, "Who are you to tell me to leave? Is this TV station owned by your family? Who am I bothering by smoking here? If anyone should leave, it’s you."

Gu Rui was outraged to encounter such a rogue even at the TV station. He was about to call security to have the man removed, intending to give him a lesson he’d remember for a lifetime.

Gu Bichen coughed lightly and in a low voice said, "I’m leaving now."

With that, he lowered his head and walked past the man.

As they brushed past each other, Rong Yuhe turned his head for a look.

At the moment the door opened, a beam of light came through and fell on the boy’s face.

Rong Yuhe was momentarily stunned, the door closed, and the boy’s footsteps faded away.

Rong Yuhe was choked by the smoke, coughed a few times, and couldn’t help but ask, "What was that boy’s name?"

Gu Rui gave him a sidelong glance, "What’s it to you? If you don’t leave now, I’ll have security escort you out."

Rong Yuhe turned and opened the door to leave.

Gu Rui snorted coldly, "At least you have some sense."

Rong Yuhe chased after him but saw no sign of the boy.

Just then, Xiao Hu came over, saying coldly, "Where did you run off to? I’ve been looking for you all over. Did you cause any trouble?"

Rong Yuhe glared at him, "Do you think I love causing trouble that much?"

Xiao Hu: "Don’t you?"

Rong Yuhe looked around, "Did you see a guy in white clothes walk by, wearing glasses, looking quite gentle and handsome?"

Xiao Hu gave him a puzzled look, "What are you up to?"

"Forget it." Rong Yuhe pressed the cigarette butt against the wall to extinguish it and tossed it into the trash can.

"I probably saw wrong."