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Chapter 361: Su Ping: I'm Not Targeting Anyone...
Chapter 361: Su Ping: I'm Not Targeting Anyone...
"This is a live broadcast from the Jianghai Television Station. As the morning sun shines upon us at seven o'clock, we have arrived at Lin Chao Road, where the Jianghai Beastmaster Association is located.
We are about to witness the first group of participants entering the Provincial Trials, and I am your reporter, Yang Zhuqing..."
A beautiful figure with a sweet voice stood in front of the live broadcast screen of the entire Jianghai Province Television Station.
At the same time, countless viewers in front of their television sets, enjoying their leisure on this Saturday morning, turned their attention to the screen, focusing on the beautiful female host in the frame.
They were about to witness the beginning of a three-day consecutive Provincial Examination, a major event attracting attention not only in Jianghai Province but also across the nation.
Yang Zhuqing, the top female host of the Jianghai Province Television Station, rarely conducted outdoor broadcasts, but she still maintained a smile on her face.
Such a significant event, whether at the provincial or national level, deserved utmost attention without any exaggeration.
Yang Zhuqing faced the camera of the Jianghai Television Station, which had arrived at the entrance of the Beastmaster Association, with a dense crowd behind her. The beautiful host smiled slightly and said,
"It's evident that even the scorching weather cannot dampen the competitive spirit and courage of the young beastmasters of Jianghai. Their fiery hearts are eager to take on challenges and lead the way.
I believe that those who have made it here are truly the pride of the nation.
There is less than half an hour until the official entry, so let's take this opportunity to interview some of the young beastmasters who have come to participate in the Provincial Examination!"
After saying a few introductory words, Yang Zhuqing turned around and looked at the crowd still gathered at the entrance of the Beastmaster Association.
When Yang Zhuqing first arrived, there were already quite a few people who recognized this relatively well-known female host in Jianghai.
After she finished speaking to the camera, several people eagerly looked at Yang Zhuqing, anticipating her next move, and some even boldly maintained eye contact without any shyness.
It was clear to everyone that this was a live broadcast, and no one wanted to miss the chance to stand out in front of the entire province.
Although there were numerous reporters from various media outlets in Jianghai, including other television stations, the popularity and charisma of this top female host from the Jianghai Province Television Station were unmatched at this moment.
Indeed, Yang Zhuqing quickly interviewed several young beastmasters who had the qualifications to be there, and none of them seemed intimidated by the situation.
However, the content of the interviews was rather uneventful.
"Thank you for your cooperation. I hope you achieve satisfactory results in this Provincial Examination."
After delivering the concluding remarks once again, Yang Zhuqing bid farewell to the interviewee, who was reluctant to leave. Although she still had a smile on her face, she couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness in her heart.
As the saying goes, those who made it here were the cream of the crop among young beastmasters, possessing exceptional talent, intelligence, and emotional intelligence.
Therefore, it was not surprising that they willingly participated in the interviews, but there was indeed a lack of sensational revelations.
They mechanically introduced themselves, shared their views on the upcoming professional assessment, and expressed their expectations for their rankings.
Finally, the host would either praise them or ask follow-up questions.
Although the interviews were conducted in a harmonious manner, and Yang Zhuqing maintained control over the pace, if everything went according to plan, the task would have been a smooth one.
However, this time, Yang Zhuqing had a specific mission.
The professional assessments in various provinces and the corresponding television ratings were like a subtle competition among the provinces, especially with the upcoming national professional assessment in Longguo.
Otherwise, the station would not have sent her to conduct such a live interview.
To boost television ratings, besides public opinion and promotion, they needed something sensational to attract attention!
Even those with the potential to rank in the national finals had to be featured to draw viewership and attention!
Unfortunately, after interviewing several seemingly confident participants, not a single one claimed to be a sure bet for the top ten. Their modesty was overwhelming.
In today's society, where attention is currency, modesty is the last thing one should strive for!
Moreover, as a provincial station host, Yang Zhuqing had to be cautious with her questions, avoiding any sharp or sensitive topics. For instance, she couldn't delve into the recent buzz within the Jianghai professional assessment circle, a matter that many found intriguing.
Even though the higher-ups had an ambiguous stance on the issue, as a representative of the provincial station's official propaganda platform, Yang Zhuqing knew that there were boundaries she couldn't cross.
With a sense of helplessness, Yang Zhuqing scanned the area in front of the Beastmaster Association, where numerous colleagues were also conducting similar interviews. After all, this was a significant event.
She could only continue scanning the crowd, and there were just a few minutes left until the designated entry time of 7:30 AM set by the Beastmaster Association.
Once inside the venue, the interviews would primarily focus on official personnel and subsequent commentators, making it even more challenging to create sensational topics that would capture the audience's attention.
And soon, Yang Zhuqing set her sights on the next interviewee...
Su Ping sat atop Dong Muyun's Crimson King, gazing at the dense crowd outside the car. He couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed:
"There are way too many people here. President Qin didn't even arrange for someone to manage the crowd outside. It's a bit chaotic, and it might affect the image of Jianghai Province."
Dong Muyun, who was driving, adjusted her dark sunglasses and replied:
"It's normal to have a large crowd. Jianghai has a massive population, and it's reasonable to have more young Beastmasters who meet the requirements. Moreover, there are parents who accompanied their children, and it's not easy to manage such a crowd. There's no need to arrange it, and it's not even the official starting time yet. Besides, the Association isn't located on a main road, and other provinces have similar situations."
"Furthermore, for the professional assessment, focusing on these trivial matters is pointless. The most crucial aspect is the Beastmaster's actual skills."
She wasn't concerned about managing this chaotic scene.
Su Ping turned his gaze towards Dong Muyun with interest:
"Does your age meet the requirements for this assessment, Dong Jie?"
Dong Muyun gave Su Ping a sidelong glance:
"Didn't anyone tell you not to inquire about a woman's age? It's you who's causing a fuss with this so-called backdoor affair. Do you have the confidence to handle it?"
Su Ping smiled and said, "Leave that to me!"
After speaking, Su Ping didn't waste any more words. He put on his sunglasses, opened the car door, and stepped out, walking into the bustling crowd.
Dong Muyun was also intrigued. Instead of driving away, she rolled down the window, rested her chin on her palm, and leaned against the car door, watching Su Ping. She wanted to see what this unconventional young man, who always took the road less traveled, was planning to do.
In fact, Dong Muyun was also surprised.
This so-called backdoor scandal shouldn't have happened in the first place. With President Qin's status, if he didn't want it to be publicized, the media wouldn't have spread it.
Moreover, according to the previous media attitude towards Su Ping, if such a scandal were exposed, it should have been suppressed immediately.
It shouldn't have escalated like this.
However, that's how things unfolded, and even some lesser-known small media outlets reported the incident on the internet and the internal forums of Jianghai Province.
It was quite bizarre.
Dong Muyun didn't ask further because she knew that both Su Ping and President Qin were sensible people, and there must be a reason for their actions.
Indeed, that was the case.
"Hello, may I have a few minutes of your time for an interview?" came a pleasant voice.
Su Ping stopped in his tracks and looked at the beautiful host standing before him. He nodded.
Yang Zhuqing, the host of the provincial TV station, naturally had an undeniable charm. Many people around them glanced at the host intentionally or unintentionally, while also looking curiously at the young man beside her.
Why was he wearing sunglasses here? Did he think he was some celebrity? Even if those so-called entertainment celebrities and internet influencers were here, they should stand aside, right?
Many people had similar thoughts.
Su Ping didn't pay attention to these gazes. After a moment, he spoke in a calm and casual manner:
"As for the ranking, I'm aiming for first place! There shouldn't be any issues."
This simple statement caused the area around Su Ping and Yang Zhuqing to become noticeably quieter.
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Yang Zhuqing's eyes visibly lit up with excitement.
Finally, a topic-worthy person who could attract attention had arrived.
First place! In all of Jianghai, with so many participants, even those Beastmasters who had reached the Overlord 9th Rank and Overlord 10th Rank, the true top-tier genius Beastmasters, wouldn't dare to make such a bold statement during an interview.
After all, speaking to the entire province, such a statement could easily invite ridicule.
Therefore, to make such a claim at this moment required someone extraordinary.
"First place? This student has incredible confidence! You should know that the provincial assessment is in the form of a Last Man Standing competition. It involves gathering resources, eliminating other participants, and even defeating Savage Beasts in the Trial Realm to earn points. This format has many uncertainties. Even with strong abilities, if luck isn't on your side, there's a chance of early elimination. This student has such confidence, so their skills must be exceptional, right?"
Yang Zhuqing looked at the young man in front of her, who was clearly younger than herself, and couldn't help but wonder if he was truly confident or just trying to attract attention. However, the young man, in response to her question, continued with a faint smile:
"My strength is just so-so. The main reason is that, from what I can see, the so-called opponents are all relatively average."
As soon as these words were spoken, the previous silence was completely shattered.
Before Su Ping could open his mouth, the other contestants who were watching the interview couldn't hold back any longer. They were all young, and despite trying to appear humble and composed in front of the camera, they couldn't contain themselves at this moment.
"Kid! Have the guts to repeat that! Dare to give your number and name, and let's meet up in the Provincial Exam Secret Realm!"
"Tsk tsk, I never thought Jianghai had such a remarkable figure?"
"Could it be someone who returned from a high-level Beast Tamer Academy? But the voice and age don't seem to match?"
"..."
The chaotic interview scene was a mess, but Yang Zhuqing, with her extensive experience, maintained her smile:
"Is it really that among the over three thousand contestants in Jianghai, none of them can make you feel pressured?"
"For now, it should be no one! They all seem pretty average, no one worth special attention," Su Ping repeated.
Indeed, such arrogance and confidence were rare in his life. He knew he was probably making a lot of people angry, but it felt too good to be a challenge.
Now, he finally had the chance to strike back. He wouldn't let it go, and he would even press the advantage!
"Of course, I'm not targeting anyone, I just hope that they could bring some pressure to me and my pet beast. Otherwise, the Provincial Exam would be too predictable. If I were the only one with a competitive edge in the Final Exam, it would be a laughing matter."
she added, with a serious expression.
This situation, such words, and the crowd that had gathered around him, layer upon layer. He didn't seem to know when to back off, truly afraid of being directly killed in the Provincial Exam Secret Realm?
After all, Yang Zhuqing couldn't help but to ask, "I'm afraid that if I continue, this young man, who seemed to have a decent family background, might really be beaten to a pulp by the other Beast tamers.
Just then, the door of the Jianghai Beastmaster Association finally opened, and the time had arrived!
Su Ping smiled slightly, not responding to Yang Zhuqing's questioning, and the crowd that had gathered around him, "Su Ping!"
This name, not only left Yang Zhuqing speechless, but also stunned countless young beast tamers present.
"That's the Su Ping who has been causing such a stir? They had been discussing for days, she was the one they had been talking about. in the Provincial Exam, and the one they had been causing such a sensation. She had been creating her, her pet beast, Let's other contestants, and the one who had been making her Provincial Exam a memorable moment.
(End of chapter)
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