The unexpected incident immediately interrupted the live broadcast. The camera quickly shifted to the judges' panel, and the host stepped in to manage the situation: “We’ve had an unexpected incident. Let’s give Teacher Ji and Teacher Qin’s stage a moment to adjust. Meanwhile, let’s hear what the judges have to say about the previous performances. There were quite a few surprising supporting roles this time.”

The camera focused on the judges, who received urgent instructions from the director and producer. They cooperated with the host and started discussing the supporting actresses’ performances, but the live chat wasn’t buying it. The audience was already in an uproar.

Emotions were running high!

The Top Flow Group’s performance felt like a court session with a just official presiding. Who would be the next wrongful conviction to be overturned? Who would make a triumphant comeback? Who would face complete downfall? Both gossip-hungry viewers and guilty parties awaited the next revelation.

Many fans were also concerned about Ji Fei’s condition.

“Where’s Fei-jie? What happened to her?”

“What’s going on with your show? Is it cursed or something? One mishap after another! Even someone as kind-hearted as Fei-jie got hurt.”

“I was looking forward to seeing Fei-jie continue performing. I feel like there’s still more juicy drama to come.”

“Could it be that those exposed villains are collectively cursing our ‘Entertainment Judge’ from behind the scenes?”

“Damn! That’s very likely. After being judged by Fei-jie, their dirty secrets are out, and all that awaits them is ruin. Of course, they’d be desperate enough to fight back!”

“Some fools are even talking about sending legal letters to sue the Top Flow Group for defamation.”

“Oh really? Why don’t they sue for slander? Is it because they don’t dare?”

“What? There are actually people like that? Let me grab my keyboard and teach them a lesson!”

“I can’t help but think it’s a conspiracy. Did the Top Flow Group cross some major capital interests, and now the entire industry is teaming up to shut them down, forcing this performance pause?”

“Maybe they’ve even been threatened.”

“Ahhh, it’s so rare to have someone who stands up to power in the entertainment world. Are they really going to fall just like that?”

“There’s nothing we can do. It’s all about protecting each other at the top. We’ll have to see if the performance continues. I hope the Top Flow Group can withstand the pressure.”

Everyone waited anxiously in the live broadcast room.

Backstage, people were even more on edge. Except for the Qin family...

Well, every member of the Qin family had rushed to Ji Fei’s side the moment she fell, full of worry and urgency, frantically asking about her condition but too afraid to touch her.

Only when Ji Fei said she had hurt her foot did they clumsily help her to the back.

Qin Father and Qin Mother wanted to call an ambulance. Qin Zhao suggested driving her to the hospital immediately, while Qin Rong and Qin Yan carefully checked her for other injuries.

Pei Mingxuan and Xiao Tao didn’t even have a chance to speak, held at bay by the protective Qin family.

“I’m fine, really. It’s not serious at all!”

**[Oh… I feel so guilty. Everyone’s so worried, but my foot isn’t even hurt—I jumped off on purpose.]**

The Qin family collectively froze, staring at Ji Fei in shock.

Qin Zhao’s eyes widened, but before he could react, Pei Mingxuan pushed through.

“What’s your situation now? Can you still go on stage?” Pei Mingxuan asked urgently.

Ji Fei put on a weak, embarrassed expression. “I think I twisted my ankle. It hurts a lot; I can’t go on stage.”

Pei Mingxuan wanted to yell: Can’t you just push through it? This performance can’t end like this!

But seeing how protective the Qin family was over their precious daughter-in-law, she couldn’t say anything.

This wasn’t just an ordinary actress—she was the wife of an heir to a powerful family, even if she didn’t seem like it.

Pei Mingxuan’s mind buzzed as the director and producer rushed over, worriedly asking what happened.

The Qin family didn’t say a word. They weren’t sure what Ji Fei was planning, but family loyalty came first—they would support her unconditionally.

When the director and producer heard that Ji Fei might not be able to continue, their expressions went from hopeful to defeated, as if this night had sucked the life out of them.

The Imperial Concubine Group’s performance seemed far from ready. Even with all their efforts to extend the program and prepare to scrap the other group’s act, it was a stretch.

With fewer performances, they would be violating regulations.

They had seen their share of crises in the entertainment world, but never had they faced a series of disasters that seemed intent on taking down the entire show.

The two looked like they wanted to kneel before the Top Flow Group. They didn’t care if the show was a hit; they just wanted it to be recorded smoothly.

Worried that their blood pressure couldn’t take it, Ji Fei quickly suggested, “Don’t worry, we’ll find someone to step in and complete the performance.”

The director and producer latched onto her words as if they were a lifeline. “Do you really have someone who can step in?”

Ji Fei nodded.

Pei Mingxuan stared at her in disbelief. Where would they find someone?

The supporting actresses had all rehearsed separately to maintain secrecy.

How could she make such a promise? Pei Mingxuan was already considering using rehearsal footage or having Ji Fei do a cameo in a wheelchair.

Qin Zhao, also a lead in the show, looked at Ji Fei in surprise. Before he could ask, he heard her thoughts.

**[Of course there is! Right in front of us—Yu Rouyin. But… if that doesn’t work out, I can step back in to finish the performance. I can’t ruin the premiere. We’ll see how this goes…]**

The Qin family’s eyes widened, impressed by Ji Fei’s plan.

The director and producer no longer cared about the rule that a lead actress should perform at least half of the show. They just wanted it to continue.

“Great, take another ten minutes to prepare. We’ll keep the premiere going. Can you do that?” they asked eagerly.

Before Pei Mingxuan could react, Ji Fei nodded.

The director and producer, as if receiving a royal decree, rushed off.

“Teacher Ji!” Pei Mingxuan’s voice trembled with disbelief.

Ji Fei smiled apologetically just as someone arrived at the doorway.

Yu Rouyin, concerned about Ji Fei, had come to check on her, phone clutched tightly, her expression weary. She was surprised when Ji Fei waved her over.

Confused, Yu Rouyin stepped inside.

The others followed Ji Fei’s gaze to Yu Rouyin.

Especially Pei Mingxuan, who, seeing Yu Rouyin, seemed to realize something and lit up like a wolf spotting prey.

“Teacher Yu, I can’t go on stage. We don’t have anyone to step in. Can I trouble you to perform in my place?”

The backstage staff eavesdropping nearby were stunned.

Yu Rouyin stared at Ji Fei, as if she had misheard. “What?”