Chapter 798: Chapter 797: Comparing Whose Connections are Stronger

The three of them really couldn’t see where Lu Mian was nervous; instead, they were the ones truly jittery, hands trembling and hearts fluttering.

After memorizing answers for a whole week, they found themselves with no chance to use them…

Zhai Qingtong was so angry that she stomped her foot, regretting ever messing with Lu Mian. She had only wanted to find evidence of her cheating, but this had turned into kicking a hornet’s nest, bringing disaster upon all three of them!

But…

Had Lu Mian really crushed her opponents with her ability before?

That was just too incredible!

Pei Wenda was the first among the three to regain his composure.

“Everyone, calm down. There’s only half an hour left before the broadcast starts. The production team definitely doesn’t have time to come up with new questions or prepare new props.”

Xiang Yu nodded vigorously, “Right, right, right, they definitely won’t agree. What kind of connections do we need to shake up the whole production team and adjust the competition? Even the program director’s own daughter might not get this kind of treatment!”

Zhai Qingtong thought carefully and breathed a sigh of relief.

“That’s right! Lu Mian is relying on Xinnuan’s connections, Pei Wenda, then you must know exactly what Lu Mian is capable of!”

Pei Wenda nodded slightly.

He truly didn’t believe that Lu Mian had the influence to make the production team come up with new questions.

There were too many complications involved; it couldn’t possibly be settled with just a word from her.

Lu Mian gave a cold laugh.

Let’s see whose connections are stronger then.

While the three were still trying to process their thoughts, the door to the rest room suddenly burst open, and a middle-aged man with a full beard hurried in.

Pei Wenda and the others recognized him instantly and were pleasantly surprised.

“Program Director!”

The three greeted him respectfully, their eager eyes glued to Pang Feng.

“Program Director, you’ve come at the perfect time! Everything will proceed as usual with the show, right?”

But Pang Feng was in no mood to respond to these three, striding past them directly to where Lu Mian was sitting.

Lu Mian was still sitting with her legs crossed, a domineering posture.

Pang Feng approached her respectfully, “Miss Lu, I apologize, I didn’t recognize a great person when I saw one!”

The three of them: “…”

Their program director, whom they had tried to win over, was now trying to appease Lu Mian…

This feeling, this taste, was even worse than swallowing a live fly.

Zhai Qingtong and Xiang Yu looked towards Pei Wenda, who shook his head in defeat; neither he nor Lu Xinnuan had managed to win over the program director.

Could it be that Lu Mian’s support was not Lu Xinnuan?

“Miss Lu, please calm down,” Pang Feng said soothingly.

“Can you do what I asked?” Lu Mian’s voice was indifferent, showing no signs of accepting Pang Feng’s apology.

A good show had strayed from its original intent, filled with behind-the-scenes manipulation, hype, and cheating – all with the program director’s inextricable involvement.

Pang Feng nodded repeatedly, “Yes, we can! Absolutely! Our on-site team includes scientists from the Brain Research Institute and a think tank. They can come up with a series of questions in half an hour, no problem at all! While you are competing, the think tank will continue to work on the next questions. We have time, we have time! This way, the fairness of the program is better reflected! Miss Lu, on behalf of the entire production team, I thank you for your suggestion!”

The three standing in a row beside them were dumbstruck, petrified.

They were supposed to thank Lu Mian?

Was the production team really that desperate?!

They realized, Lu Mian wasn’t just the program director’s dear daughter; she was his ancestor!

Lu Mian nodded in satisfaction, “Then, Program Director, go ahead with your work. I’m fine now.”

Pang Feng nodded like a pecking chicken and left the rest room.

Pei Wenda and the other two hurried after him, trying to persuade Pang Feng to reconsider. He only said meaningfully, “I can’t afford to offend her,” leaving the three utterly devastated.

It was all decided.

All three of them together couldn’t weigh up to a single sentence from Lu Mian!

Such powerful influence, and Lu Mian had never used it before…

The three returned dejected, just in time to see Lu Mian stretching lazily and remarking, “This connection sure comes in handy.”

The three: …

Bang! Door! Meddle! Axe!

Regret! Is! No! Use!

—-

“Extreme Brain” began airing promptly at eight o’clock, with fans of the show eagerly waiting well in advance.

Different from the previous competition format, this time the live question-setting engaged the audience even more, to the extent that the production team also invited netizens to offer strategies and suggestions on the bottom of the screen.

This not only proved the authenticity of the show but also increased the participation of the viewers.

Everyone wanted to see just how incredible these seemingly divine contestants on “Extreme Brain” really were.

Pei Wenda, Xiang Yu, and Zhai Qingtong slightly struggled in the competition; had they not had some foundation, they probably wouldn’t have understood the questions at all.

Lu Mian didn’t indulge in instant knockouts anymore, always taking a rest before starting to look at the question.

In the observation room.

Ten brain trust members and three scientists from the Brain Science Research Institute were quietly observing Lu Mian.

“Is she the one who changed the questions on the spot?” one of the blond, blue-eyed scientists asked in English.

They didn’t have camera cuts on their side and could converse freely.

“Yes, Mr. Dashiell.”

“Interesting,” Dashiell said with an amused smile, “Her brain is quite remarkable!”

Since Lu Mian joined the show, she had an unbroken record of victories, often instant kills, and she indeed was incredible, calling her a genius wouldn’t be an exaggeration.”

Dashiell’s gaze grew distant as he fell into reminiscence.

A genius, huh?

Not everyone is worthy of that title.

He once had the opportunity to meet a true genius, but unfortunately…

—-

At the end of the show, Lu Mian unquestionably captured the Brain King trophy, truly a deserved victory.

With online users participating in setting the questions, everyone witnessed Lu Mian’s extraordinary intellect together, leaving no room for doubts of cheating.

The “barrage” was also buzzing.

[Goddess Lu, I kneel and admit my mistake, I shouldn’t have accused you of cheating last time!]

[I’m going back to my obsession with Lu Mian’s instant knockout videos!]

[Goddess Lu who’s cool, arrogant, and powerful is just too awesome!]

[Hubby, hubby, I’m waiting at home for you! Muah~~]

[Stop right there, the one calling hubby! My child with Lu Mian is already three years old, who do you think you are, a little cookie?]

[…]

Host Yin Feng handed the gleaming Brain King trophy to Lu Mian.

Lu Mian’s expression remained indifferent; her emotions didn’t match the achievement of winning the championship at all. She just glanced at the trophy lightly, and, seeing it wasn’t made of real gold, didn’t accept it.

It was awkward, but Yin Feng had long grown accustomed to it, continuing to interview with a smile, “Lu Mian, do you have anything you’d like to say?”

Lu Mian nodded, “Yes.”

“Tell everyone loudly, what do you want to say right now?”

Lu Mian, with an unchanged expression, calmly asked, “Can I go now?”

Yin Feng: …

A burst of laughter floated across the “barrage”.

[Host: Do you have anything you want to say? Brain King: Can I go now?]

[Lu Mian: This trophy isn’t gold, don’t give it to me, I don’t want to accept it.]

[Every day I get obsessed with Lu Mian’s looks and personality, unable to extricate myself…]

[She may be aloof, but she is so cute!]

[Guys, draw your swords, I want to marry her!]

A certain refined man, working in his study while following the variety show, slowly narrowed his eyes.