<b>Chapter </b><b>39 </b>


    “Why did he berate those girls?” Reba retorted.


    After thinking for <b>a </b>moment, Reba replied, “I think Chuck is a very polite person. He treated me well and was


    kind to everyone.


    “Although Chuckshed out, I don’t think he’d do it without good reason. But if you believe he should just sit back


    and take it while someone bullies him and pushes him too far, without ever standing up for himself, then let’s agree to disagree. Our views might be quite different.”


    Lesley’s face darkened instantly upon hearing this. “You…”


    In the livestream, Charlie’s fans, who had been quietly observing, were already furious when Lesley deliberately


    steered the conversation. They flooded the chat with angryments questioning Lesley’s intentions, but she


    ignored them.


    However, after everyone heard Becky’s response, they burst intoughter. Charlie’s fans were delighted and grew


    even more fond of Becky.


    [Exactly! Chuck is always polite to those who are courteous to him. But when someone is rude to him, he gives it right back. That’s only fair, right?]


    [Becky is so bold. I really like her. She’s definitely a true Chuck fan!]


    [Am I the only one who noticed that Becky is usually so gentle, but she bes fierce when defending Chuck?]


    [I noticed that, too! When Lesley was badmouthing Chuck, Becky wasn’t smiling at all.]


    Lesley’s smile faded. She hadn’t expected Becky to defend Charlie so resolutely. Wasn’t she worried that standing by him so firmly might ruin her own future if his reputation took a hit?


    Since the beginning of this variety show, Lesley had assumed that Becky aimed to enter the entertainment industry. In this field, a little sincerity and a lot of savvy were required. Who would jeopardize their own prospects.


    for someone else?


    Silently cursing Becky for being foolish, Lesley forced augh and tried to steer the conversation again. “No one is bullying him. It’s just those influencers outside causing trouble. Isn’t our industry always like this?”


    Reba replied calmly, “I don’t really understand how this circle works, but I believe in Chuck.”


    [Exactly, we believe in Chuck too!]


    [Saying it’s just influencers chasing clout makes meugh. Can they even sleep at night knowing they’re spreading lies?]


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    [Supporting Becky, supporting Chuck!]


    [What does Lesley mean by this? Is she deliberately trying to stir things up and smear Chuck on the show<b>?</b><b>] </b>


    [Yeah, I want to know what Lesley’s goal is. Did Chuck offend her somehow?]


    As everyone chatted, time slipped by unnoticed. The program’s loudspeaker suddenly announced that time was up and the game was over, snapping everyone back to reality.


    Finally, it was time for the game results. Everyone gathered back in the vige as Ben announced the oues.


    “Group One caught eight chickens. Group Two caught five chickens.


    “Group Three caught 18 chickens. Group Four caught 27 chickens.


    “Group Five caught 27 chickens<b>.</b>”


    In the end, Groups Four and Five tied for first ce, and ording to the rules, the first–ce winners would receive a cash prize of forty thousand dors.


    Group Three came in second and won a WhirlWave washing machine.


    Group One came in third and received a box of SweetBurst fruit–vored candies.


    When the game results were announced, everyone was bewildered. How did Group Four manage to catch 27 chickens? How did J pull it off?


    For now, the show provided no exnation for this mystery. The livestream ended with everyone having dinner together, followed by footage of the caravan leaving the vigete at night.


    However, Reba learned the truth in the car from Charlie.


    After all, J was a seasoned actress, and since this variety show <b>had </b>invited her, the producers <b>needed </b>to give her ample spotlight. They couldn’t just have her y a supporting role.


    But J’s performance throughout the filming was rather average, so her only chance to shine was at the end.


    The show involved some behind–the–scenes maniption. Away from the live cameras, they staged a special segment just for J, allowing her to “identally” discover a treasure, which was a hen with arge brood of chicks<b>. </b>


    The total number of hens and chicks matched the chickens their team had caught. This clever setup boosted J’s status and gave her a standout moment without overshadowing them, thus preventing a bacsh from Charlie’s fans. This was the show’s way of bncing rtionships between the stars.


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    Additionally, while this variety show was filmed live and gained immense poprity in its initial stages, the producers nned to edit and upload the professional footage to streaming tforms and possibly broadcast it on televisionter. J’s final twist was left as a cliffhanger to ensure high anticipation for the edited version, creating suspense for the post–production release.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    Many viewers enjoyed the live broadcast but were left wondering how J turned the situation around. This curiosity would drive them to watch the final version when it aired on TV, guaranteeing high viewership ratings.


    However, Debra was displeased and said, “Becky, if you want to do another shoot, let’s just stick to ourpany’s productions.”


    Joining someone else’s set only to be manipted and overshadowed was just too frustrating.


    Charlie <b>was </b>exasperated. “Mom, since when do we own apany?”


    “Can’t we just start one?” Debra replied assertively. “We have plenty of money. It’s not like we can only open jewelry stores. If Becky likes it, we can open ten or eight entertainmentpanies for her.”


    Charlie was stunned. He couldn’t believe it. He rubbed his eyes and then reached out to touch Debra. Was this


    really his mother? Was he dreaming?


    The touch felt real, so it wasn’t a hallucination. This wasn’t a dream. It was reality!


    Charlie’s


    “Becky is the family’s treasure, while I’m just a weed, a small cabbage, neglected and forgotten…”


    Debra shot him sharply, and Charlie immediately shut his mouth.


    But only for a moment. Charlie quickly broke into a smile, feeling incredibly happy. “Mom, Becky is still quite new to the entertainment industry. How about I start thepany? I promise that once ourpany is up and running, all resources will be directed toward her. I guarantee we’ll make her the biggest star in the entire


    entertainment world.”