With just a few casual words, I've swept the music scene.

At this moment, a celebration party was being held in a hall of Linhai TV.

Deng Jinsheng, beaming, held Wang Ke's hand and exclaimed repeatedly, "I really didn't expect this! President Fan, the show's success is all thanks to you!"

Wang Ke laughed and said, "Without Deng Tai giving me the opportunity, even with my abilities, I would have had nowhere to use them. Deng Tai is truly wise and knows how to appoint people to their positions!"

It's basically just mutual flattery.

Everyone was delighted. Yu Zhifei squeezed through the crowd and raised his glass to Wang Ke: "President Fan, to be honest, as a fellow musician, I wasn't very convinced of your talent at first, but now I truly admire you! Not only are your songs well-written, but you're also a genius at making shows! Whether it's music or television programs, I will learn from you in the future!"

Wang Ke smiled and busied himself with being modest.

Just then, someone came over, looking worried, and said, "The Strongest Newcomer King is a hit again tonight!"

"How do you use fire?" Deng Jinsheng asked.

"They're shameless!" the person said angrily. "They even changed the program at the last minute, completely imitating our 'The Voice of China,' and did an interview, talking about their personal journey and constantly playing the victim!"

"The most important thing is that they really have great songs," another person said. "Jingsong and Ranxin have delivered two more hit songs tonight. If this keeps up, I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid," Wang Ke said with a faint smile. "There's no patent on presentation styles. Once they're released, people will naturally imitate them. Let them imitate, as long as we stay at the forefront, what's there to fear about a bunch of people following suit!"

"That's well said!" Deng Jinsheng nodded approvingly. "As long as we remain number one, we have nothing to fear from others imitating us! The masses aren't fools; they naturally know who the pioneers are and who are just following in their footsteps!"

"And they made a fatal mistake," Wang Ke said with a smile.

"What fatal mistake?" Wang Lei asked curiously.

Everyone in the hall, like Wang Lei, was very curious.

I don't see what mistake they made. And what fatal one at that?

So they all looked at Wang Ke, waiting for his answer.

Wang Ke laughed and said, "Of course, many people in the world have had tragic experiences, but is it possible for them all to be concentrated in one program? I think the other party must have fabricated many contestants' experiences to create an emotional impact. But the truth will eventually come out. What kind of impact will it have if these are made public?"

"Yes! Pretending to be pitiful and deceiving people is such an immoral thing, and it's the most hated thing!"

"Everyone in the department, get moving and investigate those contestants!"

"Once their true experiences are revealed, let's see what 'The Strongest Newcomer King' will do!"

Everyone got excited and couldn't wait to rush out and become a great detective.

Wang Ke remained calm and unhurried.

In fact, Yuting Culture made a big mistake, which he knew in his heart but did not say.

The program's runtime is limited, and adding interviews with all contestants would more than double the time. Furthermore, the number of episodes is already fixed and cannot be increased. Therefore, Yuting Culture made a foolish decision:

Contestants who can come up with a good story can participate, while those who can't will be forced to withdraw from the competition for various reasons!

Therefore, at least half of the contestants were forced to withdraw from the competition in this episode.

Do these people feel any better?

Will these people silently endure all the injustice?

Perhaps—under the coercion and enticement of Yuting Culture, the weaker party will naturally have no choice but to submit, because they cannot win.

But what if a strong person steps forward at this time, willing to protect and help them?

Wang Ke smiled.

The next day, Wang Ke sent someone to contact the singers who had been forced to withdraw from the competition and invited them to Fanfu Culture, where they sat down in a large hall.

Wang Ke personally came to meet with them.

When the contestants realized that this was the same person who wrote hit songs like "Chess Piece," they were all incredibly excited and rushed over to shake hands.

Wang Ke smiled and then asked everyone to sit down.

"Yuting Culture's actions are extremely unethical," he said. "Imitating us is one thing, but forcing you to withdraw from the competition is another. Isn't that ruining your future?"

The contestants hesitated and said:

"Mr. Fan, aren't you exaggerating?"

"Yes, they have promised us that they will give us more opportunities in the future."

"Even if they don't give it to us, aren't there other entertainment companies? Other programs?"

Wang Ke smiled and said, "That seems to make sense. But please think about it carefully: if you are so outstanding and important, why would they make you withdraw from the competition instead of someone else?"

The contestants were speechless for a moment.

One of them couldn't help but say, "Actually... it's mainly because we refuse to make up those stories."

Everyone nodded in agreement:

“My family is doing quite well. We own a factory. Although I wouldn’t call myself a rich kid, I grew up in a privileged environment. If you insist that I come from a poor family… I just can’t get past my dad’s objection!”

"Exactly! I graduated from a sports academy. Why would I say I've been weak and have chronic illnesses since childhood? That's ridiculous! If I said that, my mom would kill me!"

"I simply don't like lying. People should strive for success through their own abilities; why tell lies like that?"

"And what if it gets exposed in the future? Won't it leave a stain on one's reputation for eternity?"

Wang Ke nodded: "What I admire is your refusal to collude with others and deceive the audience, which is why I have to say some things."

The contestants were all looking at him.

"Your refusal to lie and your insistence on the right path are tantamount to slapping Yuting Culture in the face in secret," Wang Ke said. "Although your withdrawal from the competition was at Yuting Culture's request, outsiders were unaware of this. Therefore, your open withdrawal is tantamount to slapping Yuting Culture in the face openly! Having been slapped in the face both openly and secretly, will they give you another chance? Yuting Culture is an industry leader, and no one wants to offend them. Who would dare to employ someone who has slapped them in the face?"

After he said that, all the contestants were stunned.

Yes!

Even if withdrawing from the competition helped Yuting Culture, outsiders won't see it that way!

Furthermore, as Mr. Fan once said, he was right: if you are truly excellent and important enough, how could Yuting Culture abandon you?

Yuting Culture, for the sake of its reputation, will certainly not give me another chance in the future. Wouldn't my future be ruined if I, with my average abilities, were to do so?

Everyone immediately panicked, and some even started pleading with Wang Ke:

"Mr. Fan, you must have asked us to come here to help us. Tell me, what should we do?"

"Yes, Mr. Fan, if you can help us, we're willing to do anything!"

Wang Ke smiled and said, "Sign with our Fanfu Culture! I promise that as long as you do what Fanfu Culture requires, you will all become hot stars in the music industry within the next few years! I will personally write songs for you and make you famous!"

The contestants looked at each other, their eyes filled with excitement.

That's the CEO!

A few songs were enough to make Lin Qianyu a star!

Working with someone like that, it's hard not to become famous!

Everyone expressed their opinions on the spot:

"Mr. Fan, from now on I'm your man!"

"I am willing to go through fire and water to overturn our culture! I will not hesitate!"

"Boss Fan, I know several of those guys who complained about being poor and miserable on the show very well. I can expose them for you!"

"Yes! We can help you completely ruin 'The Strongest Newcomer King'!"

Looking at these lovely children, Wang Ke smiled with the satisfaction of a loving father.

"You are all good children!"