After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 405 Confusing right and wrong

Qiao Suiqing arrived late, around 10 a.m.

I saw the chaos within the program team.

Not sure why.

I'd like to find a public phone to ask Zhou Haoran.

"Young!"

In the distance, someone was calling her name.

I glanced at it and realized it was Meng Xuemin, the deputy director of the lifestyle channel.

"Director Meng?"

Qiao Suiqing walked over with a smile.

Meng Xuemin beckoned to her and led her to his office, asking bluntly, "Has anyone spoken to you?"

Qiao Suiqing shook her head. "I still don't know what's going on."

Meng Xuemin simply said, "Over the past period, the program 'Family Matters' has run into trouble, and the channel has set up an investigation team. Everyone in the office may be questioned. You need to be prepared, otherwise you'll be in a passive position when they call you."

"Investigation?" Qiao Suiqing blinked, but seemed quite frank. "It's okay, just say whatever you want."

Meng Xuemin asked, "Did you participate in hosting these episodes?"

"There was only one episode." As the host, Qiao Suiqing inevitably had to participate. "I hosted one episode, but it felt very strange, so I declined to participate again."

Meng Xuemin said, "That's exactly what I'm worried about. Once you ask about the details, you'll definitely give yourself away."

"The secret has been exposed?"

Qiao Suiqing was puzzled.

"When the investigation team arrives and asks you who assigned you the task, what will you say?"

Meng Xuemin had no choice.

He should have spoken to Zhou Haoran directly, but he knew the kid's bad temper; he definitely wouldn't back down on something like this. So he could only try a roundabout approach, placing his hopes on Qiao Suiqing, hoping she could step in and persuade him.

Qiao Suiqing was quite frank about it, saying, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, I've communicated with her many times. I've told her that the guest wasn't appropriate and that I didn't want to host. It was she who suggested that I go on, saying that as the program host, I had to obey the arrangements and follow instructions."

"If you say that, it'll be terrible!"

Meng Xuemin quickly interrupted her.

"what happened?"

Qiao Suiqing was unaware of what had happened.

Meng Xuemin said in a low voice, "This whole thing has been targeting one person from beginning to end—Tang Shiyi!"

"Huh?" Qiao Suiqing's eyes widened. "Teacher Tang's advanced training course is over, and she's going back to the harbor!"

"It's precisely because she's coming back that this whole thing has suddenly erupted."

Meng Xuemin is not in charge of any specific program, and the details are unclear.

But this time, the "Family Matters" incident caused quite a stir, and it was discussed at the director's office meeting of the lifestyle channel. Based on his experience, he immediately understood that it was aimed at Tang Shiyi.

Moreover, the opponent came on very aggressively!

Meng Xuemin didn't want Zhou Haoran and Qiao Suiqing, his own people, to suffer in this matter, so he advised them: "When the investigation team talks to you, just say that Tang Shiyi assigned you the topic. According to the program team's usual practice, all topics must be reviewed and approved by the producer. Just say that, according to the rules, Tang Shiyi knew about it and approved it, that's enough."

Qiao Suiqing protested, "Director Meng, that's impossible. Teacher Tang is studying in the capital, how can she review the films? All the films are reviewed by Editor-in-Chief Lin."

“I’ve looked into this matter.” Meng Xuemin said seriously. “The truth is no longer important. Lin Guiyan is now insisting that she reported all the topics to Tang Shiyi, and that Tang Shiyi knew everything. She even claims that the agreement between the program team and the performing arts school was at Tang Shiyi’s behest.”

"This is impossible!"

Qiao Suiqing found it absurd.

Meng Xuemin said in a deep voice, "Whether it's possible or not is no longer important. Suiqing, let me tell you this, I really saw that agreement. It is indeed stamped with the official seal of the performing arts school, and on the other hand, it has Tang Shiyi's signature."

"She wasn't even at the harbor, how could she sign anything?" Qiao Suiqing finally understood what had happened to the program team, and a chill ran down her spine. "Director Meng, isn't this a frame-up?"

Meng Xuemin paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Suiqing, I heard that you lost to Zhao Qiaoqiao in this host competition."

"Correct."

"If you make the wrong choice this time, you may lose your chance to turn things around."

"Ok?"

Qiao Suiqing felt uncomfortable upon hearing this, sensing a hint of threat.

Meng Xuemin said earnestly, "Your current situation is critical. It's best to ignore all those messy things and just focus on one thing: the editor-in-chief assigned the work, and the producer knows it. That's enough."

Qiao Suiqing felt awkward. "Director Meng, you're lying! I've also spoken with Teacher Tang recently, and she's very dissatisfied with the recent programs. She said she even argued with Editor-in-Chief Lin a few times."

"Did you hear them arguing?"

"No."

"Isn't that settled then?" Meng Xuemin tried to smooth things over. "Suiqing, who can really tell the truth from the lies in this matter? It takes two to tango!"

Qiao Suiqing looked suspicious. "Director Meng, is there something you haven't told me?"

Meng Xuemin said, "The channel has already made a preliminary decision to remove Tang Shiyi from her position as producer, hold her accountable for the recent program mishaps, and also impose appropriate penalties on her. From now on, Lin Guiyan will be the producer of 'Family Matters'."

Qiao Suiqing was stunned after hearing this.

This is a complete reversal of right and wrong!
Just like the four episodes of the "Abandoned Baby Girl" series that she participated in recently.

Good people don't get rewarded, while bad people become the biggest winners!
The recent proliferation of low-quality, vulgar, and ratings-faking programs on the talk show "Family Matters" is all the work of Editor-in-Chief Lin; she is primarily responsible. Teacher Tang, who is currently out of town, not only didn't participate but also strongly opposed it!

But what?
The current outcome is that Teacher Tang will be punished. The culprit, Editor-in-Chief Lin, will not only escape punishment, but will actually benefit from the misfortune and advance further… becoming the program's producer!

Qiao Suiqing felt that her outlook on life had been impacted.

Originally, in her impression, the gentle and elegant editor-in-chief Lin was a kind and understanding person. She could ask her for help whenever she encountered any difficulties or troubles in the column team.

Now I realize that things aren't quite like that at all!

Qiao Suiqing quickly left.

She was a little confused.

I just want to find Zhou Haoran as soon as possible.

We went to the coffee shop.

Hu Xiaochen and Hong Zhenru were also present.

"Director Meng just spoke with me."

Qiao Suiqing was panting heavily.

Zhou Haoran was slightly taken aback. "Director Meng? Who? Meng Xuemin?"

"Ah."

Qiao Suiqing drank his iced coffee to release the heat.

Zhou Haoran immediately sensed something was wrong. "Are you very familiar with him?"

“We’re not close. We’ve never spoken before.” Qiao Suiqing shook her head. “He asked me to talk to him, and I was quite scared.”

"Even Old Meng has gotten involved..."

Zhou Haoran narrowed his eyes.

"what happened?"

Qiao Suiqing had little experience with this kind of dark power manipulation.

Zhou Haoran asked, "Xiao Chen, you were just questioned by the investigation team. Who was there?"

Hong Zhenru opened her eyes wide.

She stared at him in astonishment.

Because his way of addressing him was very wrong. He called Team Leader Hu "Xiao Chen"? That's incredibly audacious!
Unexpectedly, Hu Xiaochen remained calm and composed, saying, "There are three people in total: Director Zhang, Editor-in-Chief Li, and our Editor-in-Chief Lin."

"really!"

Zhou Haoran now understood everything.

"Ok?"

"The investigation team came, and Editor-in-Chief Lin should also be under investigation! But what's going on now? She's actually with the investigation team members. She's clearly a suspect, but she's acting as the judge! Is she judging herself?"

"That's right!" Hu Xiaochen finally understood. "That makes sense. I was wondering how Lin Guiyan could do this. Even if she wanted to fabricate something, as a column editor, how could it be so easy? A little investigation would expose her. There's only one possibility that could have enabled her to successfully fabricate something: power!"

Hong Zhenru said weakly, "I've heard about it too."

Hu Xiaochen glanced at her. "What did you hear?"

"Editor Lin's lover..." Hong Zhenru faced Team Leader Hu with some timidity and shortness of breath, "Her lover seems to be the director of the entertainment channel, and also has some kind of relationship with the old station director."

Hu Xiaochen said "hmm".

This is the key point!

Hong Zhenru panicked. "What should we do? Teacher Tang is still in the capital and hasn't returned yet. Shouldn't we do something before she comes back? Otherwise, once she returns, the conclusion will be set, and nothing can be changed."

Hu Xiaochen and Qiao Suiqing seemed not to hear such nonsense.

All eyes were on Zhou Haoran.

I understand in my heart.

No matter how outstanding Ms. Tang is, she is still just a media professional. With her personal abilities, it would be difficult for her to survive in this power struggle.

In crucial moments, you still have to rely on men.

Zhou Haoran was also quite relaxed and asked, "Xiao Chen, when the investigation team talked to you, did Editor-in-Chief Lin talk to you too?"

“Yes, we talked.” Hu Xiaochen had firsthand information. “The investigation team was in the editor-in-chief’s small office. When I got there, Editor-in-Chief Lin was waiting for me outside. She talked to me before we went to the small office together.”

What did they talk about?

"She said that the channel's leadership had announced that, in light of the various problems that have arisen with 'Family Matters' recently, Tang Shiyi's position would be suspended and she would take over as producer and host."

"what?"

Hong Zhenru looked stunned.

Hu Xiaochen said calmly, "Actually, I understood as soon as I heard it. She just wants me to cooperate with her and help her become a formal producer. She also told me that if she becomes a producer, I can take another step forward and become the editor-in-chief of the program."

"Such arrogance?"

Qiao Suiqing was shocked.

"Alright, I basically know what's going on." Zhou Haoran glanced at his watch. "Let's go back to the office for lunch. This afternoon, the investigation team will probably call us in one by one for a talk."

Hong Zhenru asked anxiously, "Brother Haoran, what should we say if we have a conversation?"

Zhou Haoran said, "Tell the truth!"

Hong Zhenru said eagerly, "Brother Haoran, how about the four of us form a small alliance... the Justice League! Let's go and fight against the evil forces!"

(End of this chapter)