Chapter 223: Chapter 223: A Question
"Now, the top 30 contestants in this cooking competition have been announced. Congratulations to you all. For those who did not advance, don’t be discouraged. Making it to the top 50 out of thousands of contestants nationwide is already an exceptional feat. We hope you will continue to strive and, if you wish, we welcome you to participate again next year. By then, I’m sure we’ll see an even more outstanding version of you," An Haiyin said.
"Next, we’ll have the judges announce the theme for the next round of the competition. Contestants can use the time until the next round to think and prepare," An Haiyin continued.
Gu Changfeng then announced, "The theme for the next round is ’Oceans.’
The advancing contestants looked at one another, bewildered.
Such a broad theme, offering both opportunity and challenge.
With such a wide range, there’s a lot they can choose from.
But because the range is too wide, it’s hard to pinpoint the focus.
"Today’s competition concludes here. Thank you to all the spectators for attending, and we’ll see you at the next round."
Just as An Haiyin finished speaking, a voice suddenly rang out, "Wait! I have a question!"
The audience, prepared to leave, heard the voice and sat back down.
Clearly, there’s some excitement to witness.
"What’s going on? Is it Shi Jiumei?" Ye Fei’s fans recognized the voice and immediately took out their phones to record, planning to upload it online later.
This Shi Jiumei, a somewhat famous internet personality, could make the video go viral if anything happens.
Not everyone watches the live stream, so she could upload just this segment online.
As everyone’s attention turned, Shi Jiumei stepped forward from the crowd.
After all, she’s already been eliminated and doesn’t fear bias in future competitions.
Moreover, as a food blogger, she doesn’t have any conflicts of interest with the Changping Group.
Even if Fei Xiaomo did have any relationship with Zhao Gushen, what’s Zhao Gushen going to do to her, a food blogger?
Therefore, Shi Jiumei felt she had nothing to lose.
Since she was eliminated, Fei Xiaomo shouldn’t expect to enjoy her first-place win peacefully!
"I have a question," Shi Jiumei declared, not waiting for An Haiyin or the judges to respond.
Shooting a finger at Ye Fei, she said, "I have doubts about Fei Xiaomo’s votes."
An Haiyin maintained her smile, "If you have doubts, you can report them to us later. The judges and organizers will certainly give you a fair and just explanation."
"What can’t be discussed here?" Shi Jiumei said coldly, "Since the audience and the live broadcast are here, let’s get things clear in front of everyone."
Shi Jiumei made up her mind; if she’s not okay, Fei Xiaomo shouldn’t think she can be!
Gu Changfeng did not have a good impression of Shi Jiumei and frowned slightly, saying, "Fine, if you want to clarify things here, go ahead and speak."
"Our competition, from the organizers to us five judges, has always been conducted according to the rules, fairly and justly, with no shame in our actions," Guo Wenbo said coldly.
"The rules of this competition have inherent loopholes. Allowing the audience to vote—just now, I saw President Zhao from Changping Group, along with his family, voting for Fei Xiaomo," Shi Jiumei said, "Let’s say they were just competing with the audience for tickets."
"Most of the audience only went to Fei Xiaomo’s stall after seeing them go there. They thought, if President Zhao and his family were trying Fei Xiaomo’s snacks, then they needed to taste them too. In this way, how could Fei Xiaomo’s votes not be high?"
