Chapter 2184 - 2187: If You Want Status, I'm the Biggest—Shen Medicine King

Upon hearing the words from the program director, the exquisite mermaid, Qian Ning, said nothing. Not only did her gaze turn inexplicably cold, but her whole demeanor seemed somewhat indifferent.

She is a mermaid, born with the most perfect singing voice.

At the same time, she possesses an exquisite beauty that all women in the world envy.

All of this is wonderful.

But the problem is that her delicate face, perfect figure, and perfect voice attract insincere flirtations around her at any time and place.

So, she has never been proud of this.

Instead, she learned to be indifferent and distant because of it.

"I'm here to sing."

Jinli Qianning said calmly with a cold expression.

Then she turned and left.

Looking at her proud silhouette, the program director spat, "Fake aloofness, acting like she's so amazing, but if she annoys the sponsors, the program's gone, and what's left to sing! If she doesn't understand this, she really is daydreaming about entering showbiz."

After spitting, the director frowned at the people beside him, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and get to work."

Everyone immediately became busy, but whether they were genuinely busy or just pretending, few people cared.

"Boss, do you think this Mr. Gong, the chairman of such a huge corporation, hangs around here for no reason, and for such a small matter — a local talent show — does he need to use such a method to bully this girl?"

"What do you know." The program director said, "Isn't it obvious? He's clearly here to cause trouble. Even if Qian Ning wasn't participating in the program, even if she stayed quietly at home, there could be issues."

"Laying blame where it isn't due, I understand now," the young man said.

The program director sneered, "Now that you know, go do your work. Why stand here staring? Be clever, Mr. Gong is quite the figure. Just saying a word can cause chaos; casually humming can take you to great success. I"

The young man replied, "Don't joke with me, someone as significant as Mr. Gong wouldn't bring me along, even if he went crazy; I understand this well."

Upon hearing this, the program director turned coldly, "Joking around here? Just do as Mr. Gong asked you to do. He won't take you along, but at least he won't step on you. With your stature, if you mess up his tasks, one kick from him would leave you never to rise again."

The young man was stunned at the words, "Impossible, aren't they all said to be magnanimous?"

The program director laughed at that, "Remember this, do you really think people with great power let everything slide for others? Have you seen the foolish boy beside Mr. Gong? Mr. Gong is here precisely because of him and Qian Ning, understand?"

"Otherwise, for something like this, dreaming of meeting such a figure is just foolish. So be smart, don't be like the foolish boy next to Mr. Gong, who doesn't even know how he ended up dead."

Backstage, people's attitudes varied, but the program continued.

At this moment on stage, Shen Qiang sat in his seat, calmly watching the singer perform, saying, "Gong Ziyi, I wager you've never heard Qian Ning sing, hence your plans."

"Are you scared? Want to joke and plead with me?" Gong Ziyi said with a smug expression.

Shen Qiang chuckled, "The reason I'm relatively kind to you is because I believe that someone willing to disregard everything for a woman, no matter how bad, can't be all that bad."

Seeing Gong Ziyi's shocked expression.

Shen Qiang smiled, "Because I'm also like that. As long as Song Weiyin doesn't say she wants to leave me, forget you; even if the Jade Emperor himself came, it would be futile. So, I feel we are somewhat alike, and I advise you to leave, stop causing trouble. You must understand, it's not my fault Song Weiyin fell for me."

"Do you mean I'm incompetent?" Gong Ziyi raised an eyebrow.

Shen Qiang frowned, "Matters of love cannot be judged merely by right or wrong, and it doesn't relate much to one's capability. It's mysterious, and using the term fate, which is more mystical and indescribable, is more appropriate."

"You're scared; you want me to leave voluntarily so you can boast to Jinli Qianning, claiming you've settled everything, bragging you handled me."

Gong Ziyi said coldly, with a frosty look.

"That's a good thought, but you underestimate me. I now hold all the cards, with victory assured. No one can change this, so why should I forsake my triumph to accommodate you?"

Shen Qiang chuckled, calmly saying, "Have you heard of the six degrees of separation theory?"

Gong Ziyi was stunned, then smiled, "You're talking about the idea that you can connect with any stranger through at most six people."

Shen Qiang smiled, nonchalantly raising an eyebrow, "In society, apart from clear-cut relationships between people, there exist hidden connections, like a friend's friend's friend might be your superior."

"Shen Qiang, are you trying to scare me?" Gong Ziyi laughed, "Don't be ridiculous. If we were in the Provincial City and you said this, I'd have to consider it, but we're in Beijing. You are nothing here, and let me plainly tell you, all the costs for this program are sponsored by me. If I'm unhappy, it's as if the sky has fallen."

Shen Qiang chuckled, calmly saying, "Gong Ziyi, do you have to go against me on every front? You should know that my patience is limited. I haven't reached the level of enduring disgrace and still smiling."

Gong Ziyi smiled, squinting, "Come, beg me, tell me how important Qian Ning is to you. You're very good with words, right? Ramble on impressively. Maybe you'll move me, and I might soften my heart and spare you and Qian Ning."

"Watch Song Weiyin again?" Without changing his expression or turning his head, Shen Qiang calmly watched everything on stage, saying, "Otherwise, you wouldn't be so mean, so tasteless."

Gong Ziyi froze, then asked shocked, "How do you know?"

Shen Qiang smiled, "It's not difficult to deduce; everyone has awkward and embarrassing moments. The key is whose presence they happen in front of. You care most about Song Weiyin, so coming here so ostentatiously to create trouble without her noticing would be pointless."

Gong Ziyi's eyes brightened instantly, coldly laughing, "I admire you, truly a rare smart person, but even knowing this, you can't change anything."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang revealed a contemptuous smile, saying, "Gong Ziyi, I say this without any alternate intent. I'm simply saying if you want status, I, Shen Qiang, Shen Medicine King, am the greatest in the entire Cultivation World! So if you're smart enough, put a stop to this!"