The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

Chapter 65: What level is it to take the initiative to get to know someone?

The rain in Shanghai stopped after a few days.

But the recording of the show is still in full swing.

After the elimination rounds, the remaining contestants formed the top 32 to continue competing.

With a score of nearly 200 in the first match and an inexplicably high level of popularity at the scene, Shen Jian won the second 1V1 match.

They successfully entered the top 16 of the season.

And surprisingly, he still came in first place overall.

When this ranking came out, everyone was stunned.

You should know that on his first day, he was the least favored illiterate person.

Even now, there are still some voices online criticizing him for participating in the stand-up comedy show.

But who could have imagined,

Now they are the ones who need to be challenged.

Because the next round will be a bottom-ranked elimination system.

The top 16 contestants will be challenged by those with lower scores and those with higher scores.

Two episodes were recorded, with the bottom four eliminated in each episode.

Eight finalists were selected.

Sometimes, a person's sense of humor is really important.

After all, at this stage, those who remain are all masters in the stand-up comedy field.

However, when everyone is at a similar level, the final winner is often not determined by how profound the joke is, but by a joke that can make people laugh out loud.

Some people earn their living through performance.

Some people use the atmosphere to create a lively atmosphere.

And some people...

His demeanor was so funny just standing there.

Shen Jian: "I'm sorry, I can't accept this offer. Besides, I've already eaten four tofu and vermicelli buns and a scallion pancake, and I really can't eat anymore."

We're not a good match. You deserve someone better, but... definitely not someone like me who's the best.

"I'm asking you to hold this for me so I can get on the bus! This is my breakfast, not yours!"

Yang Tian was so angry that she felt her round face was turning square.

Shen Jian: "Uh, I'm sorry, it was a misunderstanding."

[One more hilarious joke]

[Drama Queen +1]

Yang Tianzhen: "..."

Ryogi: "..."

Lin Youyou: "..."

The group filed into the car and then drove towards the filming location.

to be frank.

They've both felt a bit dazed these past couple of days.

Because everything happening now is different from what we expected.

Once the first game is over, that's it.

As a result, Shen Jian won the second match as well.

Currently ranked first in total points among the top 16.

He's become an illiterate player guarding the ring.

Where can I go to reason with this?

Yang Tianzhen was really afraid that people online would say she had inside information and that her ranking was arranged.

Based on years of experience in the entertainment industry, such a possibility and risk certainly exist.

That's why she said before that there's no need to be number one, because it doesn't really bring much benefit to a celebrity.

As long as the purpose of appearing on the variety show is achieved and the buzz and traffic are generated, the ranking doesn't matter.

The first and the eighth place get almost the same things, and the first place might even be easier.

I thought we would lose in the second round, but none of them were any good enough to beat.

They arrived at the show's location quickly.

The production team and contestants were already in place by then.

However, the atmosphere wasn't as relaxed as it was on the first day.

You can see that some contestants are still revising their drafts at the last minute, striving for perfection.

Others, however, silently memorized the texts and adjusted their mindset.

"Hey there, bro!"

Zhai Jianing put her arm around Shen Jian's shoulder, still displaying her usual boldness and enthusiasm.

He is now among the top 16 contestants, ranking second only to Shen Jian, and is the biggest favorite to win the championship.

However, the two will definitely not meet in the round of 16; both will have to accept the challenge of low scores.

"Old Zhai, you guys are here pretty early."

Zhai Jianing smiled and said, "Of course! Do you know who our guest is today? My goddess, Meng Ziyi."

Shen Jian was taken aback; he had almost forgotten that Sister Meng was a surprise guest on today's episode.

Guo Qilin mentioned it just a couple of days ago.

"You must have quite a few goddesses. I remember you secretly told me on the first day that there was a female contestant who was your type."

"Hey, a goddess is a goddess, and an ideal type is an ideal type, but can they be the same?"

"Old Zhai," Shen Jian patted Zhai Jianing on the shoulder, "You can't hide liking someone, but if you happen to like two people at the same time in the future, you'd better hide it well, understand?"

Zhai Jianing: "Holy crap... such a genius."

[One more hilarious joke]

The two chatted casually.

They then took their seats in the chief selection area.

Many contestants, though eliminated, do not leave the show; they become part of the audience.

Upon seeing Shen Jian, everyone began to discuss it.

"Do you think he's really illiterate?"

"I've watched his previous live streams, and it doesn't seem fake. Maybe he's put all his talent points into talking."

"Who knows, she probably got some big name to write the script for her. Yang Tian really has connections; is it that hard for her to buy a few original scripts? Although the production team doesn't care about these things, I don't think that counts as ability."

"I don't know if it was written by someone else, but even if you get first place, so what? Stand-up comedy is just a small circle. You can only be popular for a few months at most because of your jokes. The real big names are sitting in the guest seats. Who has time to pay attention to you?"

"Oh? Sister Meng?"

We were talking about that.

Suddenly, Meng Ziyi from the guest seats stood up and followed Guo Qilin downstairs.

Finally, to everyone's surprise, the time to select the chief was reached.

Meng Ziyi's big eyes darted around, and she pointed at Shen Jian: "You who stole my kill, let me introduce you~."

"!!!"

"???"

After he said that, many people around him were stunned.

Zhai Jianing gripped Shen Jian's wrist tightly and shook his arm excitedly.

At this point, many stand-up comedy nerds' dreams were shattered.

Shen Jian smiled and stood up: "Sister Meng, I was just about to go up, but I saw you guests chatting, so I didn't go."

Guo Qilin: "Hey, what's there to be afraid of? Just be natural and confident."

Meng Ziyi put her hands on her hips: "Yes, you're in the top sixteen now! That's amazing. I thought you wouldn't make it to my place."

Shen Jian: "No, that won't do. It's only satisfactory if Sister Meng votes for me. Otherwise, I won't leave."

Meng Ziyi was amused: "Oh, that's enough, there are so many people here."

Shen Jian: "When did Sister Meng arrive? I didn't see you at the hotel."

Meng Ziyi: "I don't stay at the same hotel as you."

Shen Jian nodded: "Okay, let's play together again when we have time."

Meng Ziyi: "Okay, then I'll stop here for now. We're starting soon. Good luck today! I have to be fair and impartial and can't show favoritism!"

Shen Jian: "Mm."

After chatting for a few minutes, the two returned to their seats.

However, many people around him were already looking on with envy.

"Damn, for Sister Meng to take the initiative to get to know me, what level is that?"

"What's the big deal? Sister Meng is a nice person. She even got along well with Xu Zhisheng in Peach Blossom Village."

"Hmph, I think Xu Zhisheng is better!"

"That's right, Xu Zhisheng is level 100, and Shen Jian is level 90!"

"Uh... bro, that sounds a bit harsh."

"So what if it's my heart? Jealousy has completely distorted me!"

...

click!

The stage lights are focused.

Soon, the program team's announcement came.

Recording is about to begin!

The opening ceremony was hosted by the same three guests from the atmosphere team.

Then we got to today's main topic.

"Now, please choose your opponent if you are ranked last!"