Chapter 74 - The Awardee’s Name has been Messed Up! (1/2)

Friday.

Afternoon, there was a clear sky.

Today was the day of the live broadcast of the Golden Microphone Awards. Countless numbers of people crowded outside the Beijing Television Station's Grand Theater. They were lining up with their entry tickets.

The moment that Zhang Ye came, he saw his colleagues.

”Little Zhang, over here!” Big Sis Zhou waved from the group.

”Big Sis Zhou? Auntie Sun?” Zhang Ye blinked before walking forward.

Auntie Sun let him cut in line. She thickened her Beijing accent, ”Come over quickly. There's no need to line up behind everyone.”

Zhang Ye did not feel bad about cutting in line, since he was nominated. He did not need to line up and could just show his work pa.s.s to enter. ”Why is everyone here?” He really did not know that there would be so many people coming, as he had not gone to work the past few days. He had been fired from ”Late-night Ghost Stories”, and ”Old and Young Story Club” was still halted, so he did not have any work to do. Zhao Guozhou also took into account Zhang Ye's mood, so he made an exception to let Zhang Ye take a few days off.

”These are tickets from the unit. There are many seats in the Grand Theater. Almost all our colleagues are here. Look - Tian Bin and his wife are right in front. See them? They are near security, and Teacher Xiaomei came early and is already inside. We actually came late.” Big Sis Zhou said laughingly.

Auntie Sun said in a comforting fas.h.i.+on, ”Little Zhang, just relax today and don't think about anything else.”

Big Sis Zhou also cheered him on, ”Right. It's alright if you don't get it this time. There are still chances in the future. Just treat it as watching a show.”

Zhang Ye said untruthfully, ”I understand.”

”That's good. Let's go.” It was their turn to go through security.

Throwing his lighter into the trash can, Zhang Ye pa.s.sed through security and entered with them.

This was the largest venue that Beijing Television Station had. It could accommodate a thousand people. The seats for Zhang Ye's unit were arranged to the right of the front rows. It was pretty good. After all, their radio station was part of the Beijing Broadcasting Television Station. It was their turf, so they naturally had priority treatment. It was much better as compared to the other broadcasting stations from the other provinces. This was the home turf advantage.

”Teacher Little Zhang, you've come?

”Sis Zhou, you are too slow.”

”Little Chen, Little Xu, why are you so early?”

The tickets for the Literature Channel were all in serial, so they naturally all sat together. Some came alone, while some brought their lovers. Some even brought their children.

After greeting each other, everyone sat down.

Right in front was the Beijing Radio Station's News Channel’s seats. Zhāng Yě was sitting in the first row. Clearly, it was for him to easily go onstage to receive his award. He had already made his preparations. At this moment, he turned around after being reminded. He looked at Zhang Ye and raised his hand with a smile to attract Zhang Ye's attention, ”Zhang Ye.” He was the same age as Zhang Ye, but had entered the station half a year earlier, so he did not use the salutation of ”Teacher”.

Zhang Ye looked over, ”Oh?”

Zhāng Yě laughed, ”Why aren't you sitting in front? The both of us are nominated for our station.” There was not too much of a problem with these words, but people felt uncomfortable hearing it.

Everyone knew that Teacher Zhang Ye did not sit in the first row for nominees because he knew he would not win. Yet you had to rub it in? Aren't you doing this on purpose!?

Zhang Ye said coldly, ”There's no need.”

”Oh, suit yourself, then.” Zhāng Yě turned around.

Jia Yan also happened to arrive at this moment. With his ticket in hand, he did not sit at the Literature Channel’s area, and instead went to the News Channel's seats.

”Zhāng Yě.”

”Hi, Jia.”

”There was heavy traffic; that felt c.r.a.ppy.”

”Sit over here. I reserved a seat for you.”

Jia Yan and Zhāng Yě sat together. They chatted happily, as if there was no one else around them. Ever since Zhang Ye's matter was made known and Jia Yan got his program, many people felt demoralized, seeing the Station Leader's insidious schemes. Many people from the Literature Channel had excluded him from their circles, so Jia Yan decided not to make himself unwelcome. Since the colleagues from the Literature Channel did not value him, he did not value them, either. After all, with Deputy Station Head Jia, he could ignore anyone.

Once upon a time, when Jia Yan just came, everyone was very polite and friendly to him. After all, he was a relative of the Leader. In contrast, Zhang Ye had been excluded for a period of time. But now, the situation had reversed itself. There was really a reason of degree. Some methods were too damaging. It may be Zhang Ye this time, but could it be someone else from their Literature Channel the next time, in order to make way for Jia Yan? Forced to their deaths by the Leader? People could not help but have such thoughts after this matter!

Big Sis Zhou said to Zhang Ye, ”Ignore them.”

”Those without abilities won't be jumping for long.” Xiaofang also said hatefully.

An old editor sighed, ”Hai, the internal affairs of the unit is getting more messy these days.”

This year's Silver Microphone Award for their station was definitely Zhāng Yě's. There was no question that it would be Jia Yan's next year. So what if Zhang Ye had the ability? He could only bow down before others. Of course, those were the thoughts and judgments of others, and not Zhang Ye's. Zhang Ye had not given up!

Compromise?

Yield?

Endure?

That was completely not his style!

He could only develop himself further in the television station by winning the Silver Microphone Award. But what did he need to do to win this award that he absolutely needed? Zhang Ye did not know. He was out of methods at this moment. Find Zhang Yuanqi? Impossible. The Heavenly Queen also had no way to change today's outcome. The jury was decided on a majority. Three votes out of the five judges would make it effective. Other than Zhang Yuanqi, who was a new judge, the other judges respected the rules. So no one would vote for Zhang Ye. So it was meaningless if Zhang Yuanqi helped Zhang Ye alone. Besides, Zhang Ye had already used her favor, so he could not seek Zhang Yuanqi's help anymore.

He was at a loss!

There was no way out and no way back!

Zhang Ye had to admit that he was really backed into a corner. However, he needed to find a way out despite this impossible situation, for he could not swallow his anger!

Routine methods were definitely ineffective. Zhang Ye opened his game ring's interface, hoping to find a method to break this quandary. These few days, with ”Old and Young Story Club” halted, he could only count on ”Ghost Blows Out the Light” to increase his Reputation. However, that was all there was. Hence, he did not have much Reputation. If he played the Lottery...

Hey! I almost forgot!