As the Medusa lingerie show approached, Tianhe became the focus of the fashion world.
To create more commercial value, Chen Bin started auctioning the tickets.
Many well-known figures from home and abroad began to bid to witness this historic moment.
By the end of the auction, just the ticket revenue allowed Yanxi Province Radio and Television Group to earn a handsome profit.
With only two days left before the lingerie show, all the related personnel gathered in Tianhe.
It is worth mentioning that Chen Bin only arranged Wen Wan as the domestic guest performer.
He did so to prove Wen Wan's position as the singing queen in the country.
After all, Wen Wan was pregnant, and Chen Bin was never stingy with his woman.
On the day of the lingerie show, Yanxi TV sent reporters from the morning to interview the models and backstage staff.
Such a high-standard packaging made it look like a Spring Festival Gala, and the ratings were also very high.
Being able to take the stage at the Medusa lingerie show was a thrilling experience for the models.
Especially for those who just participated in the model contest, they were even more exhilarated.
Ke Jiayi was so excited that she couldn't sleep for several nights.
After all, at the age of eighteen, she could take the stage at Medusa.
In the entire modeling world, it's an unprecedented existence.
However, just half an hour before the lingerie show started, a person in charge called Ke Jiayi, who was about to change clothes, out of the backstage.
"Sorry, your chance to walk the show has been canceled."
Upon hearing this, Ke Jiayi only felt her head buzz.
She looked at the other party incredulously, "You...what did you say?"
The person in charge repeated, "You won't be able to take the stage tonight."
Confirming she hadn't misheard, Ke Jiayi asked with a pale face.
"Why is that?"
"Not sure, the leaders above asked me to inform you."
After these words, the person in charge turned and left.
Having just reached adulthood, Ke Jiayi had never experienced such a roller-coaster of emotions.
She stood there absent-minded for a long time, tears eventually falling like pearls.
About ten minutes later, seeing other models preparing for the stage, she snapped back to reality.
Hurriedly, she took out her phone and called Chen Bin.
Once connected, she hysterically questioned.
"Why? Why on earth?!"
"What do you mean why?"
"My stage qualification was canceled, was it your doing?!"
Chen Bin calmly replied, "Baby, don't get worked up. This was arranged by Secretary Bao, I couldn't do anything about it either."
"Who? Bao Kanglu?"
"Yes! He just ordered me not to let you take the stage. You know, he's the deputy secretary of the provincial committee, his rank is higher than mine, I have to..."
Before Chen Bin could finish, Ke Jiayi hung up the phone.
She really couldn't understand how she had offended Bao Kanglu enough for him to do this to her.
The more she thought about it, the more it didn't add up, so she directly called Bao Kanglu.
"Why aren't you letting me take the stage for the show?"
Bao Kanglu was already sitting in front of the TV, waiting to watch Ke Jiayi's performance.
Suddenly faced with such a question, he was completely baffled.
"What? When did I say you couldn't take the stage? Jiayi, you can't be joking with Uncle Bao, right?"
"Do you think I'd joke about something like this with you? Chen Bin just personally told me it was your order not to let me participate! Why? How did I offend you? Why?!"
Listening to Ke Jiayi's hysterical questioning, Bao Kanglu was also flustered.
He didn't have time to worry about her attitude, immediately explaining.
"There must be a misunderstanding! I put a lot of effort into securing a good position for you in the model contest. Now that you're finally about to take the stage you've dreamed of, why wouldn't I let you participate?"
"But Minister Chen just told me it was you who wouldn't let me participate!"
Actually, in Ke Jiayi's view, as a longtime friend of her father, Bao Kanglu wouldn't backstab.
Chen Bin had gained so much from her that he wouldn't sabotage either.
What's going on?
Just when she was at her wits' end, Bao Kanglu's voice sounded again.
"Jiayi, don't worry, I'll ask Chen Bin right now what's going on."
After hanging up, Bao Kanglu immediately called Chen Bin.
Called eight times in a row, each time met with no answer.
He heavily suspected the other side was doing it on purpose.
Having no choice, he called Ke Jiayi back.
"I just called Chen Bin several times, he didn't pick up. If you don't believe me, I'll send you screenshots of the calls now."
Ke Jiayi opened WeChat, saw the screenshots, and confirmed the other had indeed tried to reach Chen Bin.
Not giving her time to speak, she contacted Chen Bin once more.
"Did Bao Kanglu call you just now?"
"No, my phone has been in my hand, if a call came in, I'd definitely answer immediately. Did he call me just now?"
"But...but he has screenshots showing eight calls you didn't pick up."
Chen Bin's voice was even more surprised, "No way? I really didn't see any call here, I'll send you my screenshots too."
After saying this, he immediately sent the processed call logs over to Ke Jiayi on WeChat.
Upon seeing the pictures, Ke Jiayi completely broke down.
Squatting on the ground, crying bitterly, "Which of you is telling the truth? Why won't you let me participate in the show? Why?!"
"It's Secretary Bao who won't let you participate. You're my woman, I love you too much to deceive you. I even suspect the call screenshots he sent you were photoshopped."
Seeing other models already waiting to go on, Ke Jiayi knew it was futile to say anything now.
Ignoring Chen Bin, she directly hung up the phone.
Hearing the busy tone on the line, Chen Bin's mouth curled into a smug smile.
Muttering to himself, "Mr. Bao, watch how I ruin you!"
At exactly eight o'clock in the evening, the long-awaited Medusa lingerie show officially began.
These models were very professional, with no mishaps occurring during the show.
As it concluded, Wen Wan's melodious voice announced a perfect ending.
The next morning, as soon as Chen Bin arrived at the provincial committee office, the door was kicked open from the outside.
Immediately, Bao Kanglu stormed in fiercely.
"Chen, what the hell do you mean? Why did you cancel Ke Jiayi's right to walk the show?"
Sneering, Chen Bin looked mischievously.
"Secretary Bao, I've been wrongly accused! Didn't you call me last night, ordering me not to let her participate?"
"When did I ever say such a thing? You're slandering me!"
"Listening to you, maybe you've got Alzheimer's, forgetful of things."
"Fuck you!"
An uncontrollable rage surged, Bao Kanglu grabbed Chen Bin by the collar and raised his fist to punch...