Chapter 398: The Prize: Four Hundred Million!

It wasn’t until three or four seconds later that a thunderous round of applause erupted.

Teacher He also took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the shock in his heart.

At the same time, he gave Wang Yun a new evaluation in his mind.

To say he was an amateur—his stage presence, his aura, his manner of speaking, his tone… That calm composure, no matter which aspect, completely overwhelmed those of them who had been grinding in the entertainment industry for over a decade.

Especially that short speech. It wasn’t exaggerated, arrogant, or overly humble.

Everything was just right.

“I finally understand now… why you succeeded,” Teacher He said.

His head lifted slightly—Wang Yun was taller than him.

“Only you could’ve succeeded. Anyone else, they might’ve lasted a few days in this program at best. Because they is not Wang Yun!”

With that perfect callback, Teacher He brought the house down again with applause.

Wang Yun looked at Teacher He in front of him and was inwardly full of admiration.

Teacher He had seen his shows before and had a rough understanding.

Sure enough, just like the rumors online, his emotional intelligence and responsiveness were top-tier.

Wang Yun’s previous speech had been quite bold. And under that boldness, Teacher He could still maintain a calm face and even consider his feelings. Just a few simple words made his image in the hearts of the audience even more approachable.

No longer sharp-edged.

“Teacher He flatters me. I’ll continue participating in future programs and I’d also like to say something to all the viewers who supported me.” Wang Yun naturally picked up the microphone again and said, “Thank you all for your support along the way! I won’t let you down. And at the same time, I want to say one thing to the program inspectors watching right now. I hope that next season, you guys… won’t be so weak!”

Don’t be so weak!

Boom!

It was a bombshell.

Another bombshell!

He just threw shade across the airwaves!

If Director Zhou weren’t standing on the stage right now, he probably would’ve jumped up in excitement on the spot.

Meanwhile, backstage, the staff were clenching their fists in exhilaration.

It was too exciting,

“If Big Brother really terminates his contract with our show in the future, just based on these lines, every station in the country would be fighting to book him!”

“Exactly! He’s so topical, and we didn’t even give him a script! He just drops bomb after bomb!”

“I’m really in love. If only I were a woman… No, wait—what if Mr. Wang doesn’t like women? I might still have a chance!”

“Gross! Did you forget about Xiao Yanran from earlier in the show?!”

Even the staff backstage couldn’t stay calm anymore and started gossiping.

Many of the men were completely captivated by him.

He could casually generate headlines and buzz without needing the production team to manufacture talking points. He was the kind of guest every show dreams of having.

And every word he said was flawless—utterly bulletproof.

“Mr. Wang’s words… really must have the inspectors shaking in their boots~” Teacher He picked up the cue with a nervous smile.

Now it was his turn to be nervous. This guy was absolutely fearless.

Teasing the inspectors during the show was one thing, but now that the program had ended, he was still throwing punches.

“I heard that one month from now, the show will undergo a full system upgrade. Mr. Wang, I hope you keep up the good work, and also, please take care of your body. That fire rescue you pulled off, putting your life on the line… You’re a well-deserved national hero. I’d like to thank you on behalf of those six people.”

As he spoke, Teacher He gave Wang Yun a deep bow.

Wang Yun, standing in front of him, remained motionless.

This bow—he could accept.

The cameras below the stage snapped rapidly. This moment would make a perfect cover image.

“Alright, back to business. Now, let’s invite Director Zhou to present Mr. Wang with his reward.”

Teacher He stepped aside, and Director Zhou walked forward.

Looking at Wang Yun, he pointed behind them at the covered plaque.

“Mr. Wang, before you joined the show, we signed the contract. You survived for a total of twenty-nine days. According to the early bonuses, plus twenty million per day for the later stages, your total reward comes to four hundred million. In addition, we’ve also prepared a residence for you in Magic City, plus a vehicle for your personal use. This is an extra gift in honor of your performance this season.”

When the crowd below heard that, they all gasped in shock. Even top-tier celebrities couldn’t help but be dumbfounded hearing that reward.

Four hundred million!

That’s a full four hundred million! Not to mention a house in Demon City. Even an average house there costs tens of millions.

And the show certainly wouldn’t give him something average.

That meant the total value could easily exceed 430–440 million.

“Thank you, Director Zhou.” Wang Yun nodded calmly.

The staff immediately unveiled the plaque—on it was a massive check.

Brother Hu and Xiao Gang, standing nearby, couldn’t help but stare in envy.

“I wouldn’t have succeeded without my brothers, Brother Hu, Xiao Gang. This money belongs to you too.”

Sensing their envy, Wang Yun directly made a promise on stage.