Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 975 - 479: Exposed

After the second episode of "Brainstorm" aired, Gu Bichen faced even greater skepticism.

This time, he didn’t have as much screen time as suspicious as the last episode, sharing equally with Shen You’an and Rong Xianning.

His performance this time was quite good, reacting quickly and answering correctly, truly showcasing the demeanor of a prodigy.

However, the audience’s bias against Gu Bichen was formed right from the initial impression of the first episode, where he performed poorly and secretly cheated, causing his reputation to plummet.

How could it be possible for his performance to improve so drastically in just one week? The audience isn’t foolish—once a cheater, always a cheater. Online sleuths dig deeper and find more.

First, the producer of the show, Gu Rui, was revealed to be a member of the Gu family by branch; someone caught him backstage being close to Gu Bichen, chatting amiably, confirming Gu Bichen’s connection to the Royal Family.

Secondly, Gu Bichen chose the hardest and most obscure questions. To be honest, even professional scholars might not be able to answer them. Given last episode’s performance, it’s impossible for Gu Bichen to surpass professional scholars.

If you get one question right, it might be luck, but getting all high-difficulty questions right is very suspicious.

Shen You’an also got all difficult questions right, but why doesn’t the public question her?

Because everyone knows she’s a genius, and her past performances have always been consistent—she’s truly a genius.

As for Gu Bichen, an anonymous tip from his classmate says that his grades have been sliding ever since he joined the Young Talent Class, and teachers have had to talk to him several times.

In a flock of chickens, he could be a leader, but among a flock of phoenixes, at his level, he’d only be a tail.

So at his current level, trying to measure up to Shen You’an, whom is he insulting?

——If the show producers didn’t give Gu Bichen the answers, I’ll chop off my head and use it as a ball.

——@Brainstorm team, do you really take us viewers for fools, thinking we can’t see anything and can be led around by the nose?

——At least coming from the Gu family, they wouldn’t stoop so low as to cheat, would they? Let’s wait and see.

——He’s really dumb. If you’re going to cheat, at least be subtle about it. This was too blatant; even a blind person could see something’s wrong.

——Even cheating didn’t beat Shen You’an. That’s a true genius! Satisfying!

——Isn’t the Gu family known for being educators? They’ve established such a large brand like De Ren, yet the heir does something like this. How can they teach and convince others? @Brainstorm team, please give the public an explanation.

——Noticed that none of those overly active marketing accounts have spoken out? They’re definitely bullying the weak, fearing the strong.

——They’re starting to delete comments, block accounts, and silence voices. Take care, ladies; this is the power of capital.

Gu Bichen faced even more frenzied public questioning than in the first episode. Marketing accounts remained silent, but the public did not. When they unite, it’s a terrifying force.

In today’s age, the arrogance of capital is a sore point for the masses, just waiting for an outlet. Gu Bichen’s incident ignited the public’s sensitivity, and the skepticism was unstoppable.

The show team was trapped under suspicion, with demands for explanations everywhere, their reputation hitting rock bottom. Gu Rui, the producer, was also asked to step out and explain; otherwise, both he and Gu Bichen would be kicked off the show.

Gu Bichen hadn’t expected the public opinion to escalate to this extent. It went beyond his imagination, leaving him at a loss.

Gu Rui called him to discuss solutions, his tone angry on the other end of the line: "Those blind fools are throwing all kinds of mud on the heads of our Gu family members. They’re really just ignorant low people who only know how to envy the rich. Let me tell you, many stirring up trouble are fans of Shen You’an and Rong Xianning. They’re using the public’s envy against the rich to fan the flames. Just wait; next episode I’ll edit their scenes out entirely."

Gu Bichen immediately stopped him: "Absolutely not."

Gu Rui was just venting his anger within talks. If he truly edited out their scenes, it would only escalate the conflict, doing more harm than good.

"As of now, we only have one way out: control the public opinion. But that requires money and connections. The connections I can manage, but regarding the money..." Gu Rui cautiously probed.

Gu Bichen lowered his eyes to the black card he was holding, his dark eyes churning tumultuously, eventually seeming to make a silent resolution.

"As long as the public opinion can be controlled, I don’t care how much money it takes."

Hanging up the call, Gu Bichen thought for a moment, for now, suspending the idea of contacting a detective.

If that Zhou Rong really had something to do with his origins, what difference would it make to find her?

The mistake was already made; better to see it through to the end.

No one can take away his life.

There was a knock on the door, and a servant’s voice came from outside: "Young master, sir and madam have come home."

Gu Bichen was startled, responding without showing emotion, "I’ll be down in a moment."

Did his parents see the public opinion online and come back to question him?

Sweat gathered in Gu Bichen’s palms as he paced anxiously in his room.

He finally bit the bullet and went downstairs.

In the living room, Gu Chengzhao and Na Amo were sitting on the sofa, their faces grim and silent.

Madam Gu was watching TV, currently the replay of the second episode of "Brainstorm."

Madam Gu hadn’t noticed the couple’s mood, pointing at Shen You’an and Rong Xianning on the screen, saying to Chen Feng beside her: "I like this girl. Not only is she smart, she looks good too. She reminds me of an old acquaintance, but who it is I can’t recall..."

Upon seeing Gu Bichen come down the stairs, she immediately gestured for him to come over.

"Chenchen, Grandma wants to ask you if you know this classmate called Shen You’an?"

Gu Bichen’s face was stiff as he nodded.

Madam Gu slapped her thigh, joy spreading on her face: "That’s great! Bring her home as a guest someday. She’s a friendly and smart person; Grandma likes her a lot."

"And this boy called Rong Xianning, Grandma likes him too. It’s good to be friends with people like them."

Madam Gu had her own biases, deeply looking down on Yu Ruohuan, hoping her grandson would see the light.

Gu Bichen pressed his lips together, cautiously glancing at Gu Chengzhao, remaining outwardly calm.

"I’ll try to find an opportunity."

At this point, Gu Chengzhao’s cold voice came through: "Mom, what do you think of Bichen’s performance in this episode?"

Madam Gu smiled and nodded: "Quite good, better than the last episode..."

She suddenly sensed the tense atmosphere and realized something was amiss, turning suddenly to look at Gu Chengzhao.

"What do you mean by that?"

Gu Chengzhao looked at Gu Bichen, his deep dark eyes seeming to gather storm clouds.

"Will you admit it yourself, or should I reveal it?"