Just before noon.
At an entertainment company.
"Jin Ni, the company will definitely make sure you get first place this time.
"But the people behind me are right on our heels."
"It won't be a problem. The company has bought another 100,000 votes for you."
"Thanks, Sister Chen, thank you."
"We'll buy however many votes that they are catching up by. There's nothing to be afraid of."
"I understand."
"Work hard in the future and don't let everyone down."
…
At a villa.
"Dad! Why am I only in second place!"
"Hur hur, Little He, don't be anxious."
"But I want to be in first place. It's no use getting second!"
"Daddy knows. Don't you worry, I already got someone to take care of this. When the voting ends at midnight tonight, my darling daughter will surely be in first place."
"Really?"
"Really. It's just about spending money, isn't it? I'll see who can outbuy whom for the votes!"
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