#ChengZhaozhaoStandsStrong#
#Guestof”SweetMomentsWithHer”#
#ChengZhaozhao: Not WorriedAboutPenaltyFees#
#RespectForWomen#
#FemaleGuestsRights#
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You see, women empowerment is continuously rising, and the show’s shameless manipulation undoubtedly hit a sore spot.
A large number of female netizens were extremely angry and spread this matter on every platform. In just half a day, it had already become a hot topic.
And as if that wasn’t enough drama, some internet archaeologists emerged, digging up the covert manipulations of invisible male guest operations from the previous seasons of “Sweet Moments With Her.”
The show’s popularity reached its peak.
In the previous seasons, the production team made female guests wear revealing outfits, intentionally had two women compete for one man, and the losing female guest would have to wear a collar like a maid. Although competition is inevitable in dating shows, female guests were always put in passive positions. Combined with these disgusting manipulations, it left a bad taste in people’s mouths.
[This show has always been so male-oriented, but no one made a big fuss about it. It must be because the director’s influence is too strong, and Cheng Zhaozhao is the only one brave enough to stand up against it.]
[Let’s dig deeper, the first season of “Sweet Moments” was pure male-oriented, and it only gained popularity later when they whitewashed it as a normal dating show, but they still had some hidden agenda.]
[I watched the first season out of curiosity, yuck, that maid costume was definitely pushing the boundaries!]
[No wonder so many men are eager to join this show.]
[Look at this episode of choosing cohabitation partners, both female guests got brainwashed by this lousy show to compete with each other. Thankfully, Cheng Zhaozhao has a clear mind.]
The uproar caused by Cheng Zhaozhao’s bold move and the revelations of the show’s previous manipulations dominated social media and discussions. It seemed the production team’s strategies had backfired, and they had to face the repercussions of their actions.
【Why Is It Called “Sweet Moments With Her”?】
While Qin Qin was munching on melon seeds, she chatted excitedly with Cheng Zhaozhao, “The internet is making a big fuss, Zhaozhao. Even my mom is asking me to withdraw from the show, saying she wouldn’t have let me join if she knew it was such a lousy program. Are you planning to withdraw?”
Cheng Zhaozhao squinted her eyes, put a lollipop in her mouth, and said leisurely, “Well… I want to see how the production team handles the situation.”
Without much thought, Qin Qin nodded firmly, “Then I’ll follow your decision.”
Cheng Zhaozhao played a mobile game on her phone when suddenly it rang.
She glanced at the caller ID, which read “Brother.”
Her eyes flickered.
Her older brother in this body’s original world was named Cheng Sui. After the last shoot, he was too busy to go back home, so they hadn’t seen each other since she came into this world.
In other words, this would be her first conversation with him since coming here.
“Hello,” she answered the call. The source of this chapter is g.com.
A warm male voice came from the other end, “Zhaozhao?”
“It’s me,” Cheng Zhaozhao replied.
Cheng Sui seemed relieved, “If there’s anything, tell your big brother, and I’ll support you.”
In the story, Cheng Zhaozhao’s parents were deceased, and she inherited a 100-billion-dollar fortune, with Cheng Sui managing the family company. He cherished his little sister very much. When she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, he provided her with resources, and even her participation in this dating show was arranged by him.
Cheng Zhaozhao suddenly paused, not quite accustomed to this intimate mode of conversation, and subconsciously said, “There’s nothing to worry about. You can rest assured.”
On the other end, Cheng Sui stayed silent for a moment after hearing this.
Then, he said something that Cheng Zhaozhao found inexplicable, “You finally sound a bit like your younger self.”
Cheng Zhaozhao: ?
Cheng Sui said, “Don’t worry. Whether you want to withdraw from the show or do something else, just let me know, and I’ll handle it.”
Cheng Zhaozhao nodded absently as Cheng Sui seemed genuinely busy. A secretary’s voice came from the other end reporting work matters, and they ended the conversation.
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As Cheng Zhaozhao had anticipated, the online outcry against “Sweet Moments with Her” grew louder and louder. The production team of the show couldn’t withstand the continuous barrage of criticism from netizens.
Despite their desire for high viewership, continuing down this path would only backfire, especially when the majority of the show’s audience was female. If women boycotted the show and the reputation was tarnished, not only would the current season’s ratings suffer, but the next season might not even get the chance to air.
Therefore, in an emergency PR meeting, the production team swiftly released an apology statement on Weibo. They expressed their commitment to gender equality and announced that they would add an additional male guest. Moreover, for the upcoming week’s episodes, female guests would have complete control over the selection process.
It was a textbook-level PR response, turning a show that was originally known for its “man-pleasing” approach into a more conventional dating show. Both the timing of their response and the solution they offered were commendable.
However, the hashtag #BoycottSweetMomentsWithHer# had already reached the top of the trending list, and the comment section of the apology post was flooded with various opinions.
【What a joke! I support all female guests to withdraw from the show!】
【This show has the nerve to speak up? Do they not know their mistakes?】
【I think the proposed solution is quite reasonable; I can accept it.】
【Masquerading as a dating show! We women won’t accept this!】
【Who do you represent? All women?】
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Looking at the skyrocketing popularity of the show, even the system was left speechless.
System: 【How did you manage to do this?】
At a time like this, Cheng Zhaozhao was also feeling adventurous and logged into her own Weibo account. This chapter is updated first at g.com.
In the latest Weibo comments section, praises were flooding in for her. People said she was tough and sassy, and that she had a clear mind. Some even remarked that she was genuine and not pretentious.
It was quite interesting. Even to the real Cheng Zhaozhao, she had never imagined that the term “not pretentious” could be used to describe her.
However, amidst the compliments, there were some comments she couldn’t quite understand.
“Jiejie, you’ve blued my pen… What does that mean?” Qin Qin, who had been with her all these days, seemed embarrassed as she replied, “Uh… it means you’re very bold.”
Cheng Zhaozhao nodded as if she vaguely understood.
She continued scrolling down the comments and suddenly noticed some people pressuring her to quit the show.
[Cheng Zhaozhao, if you don’t quit this show, I’ll lose respect for you!]
[Since you dare to challenge the program team, shouldn’t you quit the show first?]
[Sister Zhao, quit the show and set an example for everyone.]
Cheng Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow, a sarcastic and rebellious smile appeared on her lips. Before she could finish reading the comments, her WeChat buzzed with new messages.
It was from a staff member of the program team, someone she had exchanged WeChat contacts with when she first joined the show.
The staff member sent her four consecutive messages.
[Cheng Zhaozhao, you’re really amazing. To be honest, I’ve disliked the style of this show for a long time.]
[I’ve been here for three seasons, and I’ve heard many female guests complaining in private. You are the first one to stand up boldly in front of the camera.]
[Let me tell you a secret, the new male guest is someone you know.]
[It’s Jiang Yan.]
After reading the messages, Cheng Zhaozhao fell into deep thought for a few seconds. Her eyes revealed intense curiosity and cunning.
Suddenly, she felt mischievous.
At that moment, her manager, He Jie, called her.
“Zhaozhao, your brother has already talked to me. If you want to quit the show, you can do it now, and I’ll make the arrangements,” He Jie said.
Cheng Zhaozhao looked at her newly done cherry-colored nails, embellished with gold glitter, which complemented her skin tone beautifully. She smiled absentmindedly and said, “Who said I want to quit the show?”
He Jie furrowed her brows, unsure of what this little troublemaker was up to now.
“The show’s reputation has plummeted, and the viewership may drop. Are you sure you want to continue staying?” she asked.
“Of course,” Cheng Zhaozhao replied nonchalantly. “From now on, the female guests will have full control and choice.”
She chuckled lightly and added, “It’s going to be so much fun.”
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