Free Web NovelChapter 122: Chapter 122: Free Transfer
The show "Genius" was scheduled to air on CCTV-1.
It was a three-episode series, airing in the primetime slot at 8 PM every Saturday.
Though CCTV’s reach was massive, its viewership was comprised mostly of an older demographic—people over thirty—so its shows rarely generated much online buzz.
But this time was different.
Gabriel Sinclair, the nation’s top idol, had reposted the Weibo announcement for "Genius".
And Gabriel Sinclair’s seventy million fans were mostly teenagers.
So when "Genius" aired, the director monitoring the data backstage was stunned.
"How are there so many viewers?"
The assistant director glanced at Weibo and said grimly, "Gabriel Sinclair reposted one of our posts half an hour ago. He’s funneling his traffic to us."
"Wh-what?"
"Maybe we should invite him to be a judge next year. Gabriel Sinclair was really keen on joining when we were planning the show, but you know his college entrance exam score... 250, not a point more, not a point less. That’s why I turned him down."
A college entrance exam score of 250 was both highly insulting and deeply damaging.
At the time, he had worried it would negatively affect the show, so he had tactfully rejected Gabriel Sinclair’s request.
But now, it seemed Gabriel Sinclair genuinely wanted to be a judge. Seeing the viewership he brought in, it would be unreasonable to refuse him again.
Hearing the assistant director’s suggestion, Director Warren nodded. "Alright. Gabriel Sinclair’s fans are pretty well-behaved. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to have him as a judge next year."
The celebrities they’d invited before had all been rather obscure. Their only redeeming quality was that they had graduated from prestigious universities, so at least they wouldn’t be completely clueless on the show.
This was the first time he had truly felt the difference between an A-lister and a regular celebrity. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
If they had an A-lister anchoring the show every year, would they ever have to worry about ratings again?
Director Warren’s face lit up with ecstasy, as if he had discovered something incredible.
"Right, the show is on now. Remember to notify the contestants. If they want to interact with fans online, they can. If not... then forget it. Don’t force them."
Director Warren paused, then thought of Chloe Sinclair. "Just send Chloe Sinclair a message. Her father and brothers have probably already told her."
"Okay."
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「Sinclair Family Villa」
CCTV, 8 PM primetime.
Three men sat on a warm, yellow sofa, their eyes glued to the television.
At 9:30 PM, the first episode of "Genius" ended.
Mr. Sinclair let out a long sigh. "How is it over already?"
The production team was such a troll. To end it at the very moment they were about to announce the answer... Just like that, it was over?!!
Over!
Mr. Sinclair was furious.
Beside him, Ethan Sinclair remained calm. "There’s another episode next Saturday."
"Another seven days?" Mr. Sinclair looked at his eldest son, then turned his head, his dark eyes staring intently at Landon Sinclair.
Landon Sinclair immediately knew what his father was about to say and quickly interjected, "Chloe will definitely surprise you."
Landon Sinclair wasn’t just placating him; he was being completely serious.
Chloe Sinclair had already passed the first review for her submission to *Science*, and she had also applied for a patent.
Furthermore, just a few days ago, Chloe Sinclair had expressed her willingness to transfer the patent to the state. free𝑤ebnovel.com
This had still left Landon Sinclair utterly shocked. The patent for this 3D quantum technology was worth at least ten billion, possibly even more, yet Chloe Sinclair was willing to transfer it free of charge.
It was a level of boldness that few scientists could probably match.
"Chloe is exceptional."
It was just a shame that he had to leave the production team early due to other commitments. Otherwise, he would have been the one to present Chloe with her trophy.
