Back to the Past to Become a Fishing King-Chapter 618 - 360: Awards Ceremony Incident (Part 2)

As soon as Zhang Yang finished speaking, the athletes and anglers who had been quietly listening became a noisy uproar, the scene suddenly turning chaotic.

Even Sun Yi, who had extensive hosting experience, instinctively frowned slightly, an uneasy premonition rising in his heart.

Hosting a fishing competition is a pretty standard affair.

There are just a few segments, a little effort on the opening, and smooth transitions in the middle, that's enough to pass.

If you can recognize some anglers and chat with them on stage, you're better than more than 90% of hosts.

Sun Yi had graduated and worked for several years and had never encountered an on-stage incident while hosting a fishing award ceremony.

But today, of all days, he ran into Zhang Yang, this great "harbinger of disaster."

This is going to be bad!!

"Hehe, Master Zhang Yang, don't joke around! So many anglers and leaders are watching! This joke cannot be made!"

Sun Yi smiled, but his tone was slightly wary, afraid that explosive words would come out of Zhang Yang's mouth.

The young lady had never been so nervous on stage before, not even during her first hosting experience.

Zhang Yang glanced at Sun Yi and shook his head with gentlemanly grace: "I am not joking!

The matters I'm about to discuss, I guarantee with my personal integrity, are factual!

Should there be any issue, I will take full responsibility!

In the two competitions yesterday and today, both myself and members of my team have been maliciously targeted by other ill-intentioned anglers.

In one particularly egregious instance, the neighboring angler not only obstructed and interfered with my normal competition but also verbally abused me!

This matter was reported and complained to the field referees, and relevant staff adjudicated!

Technically, the matter had already been handled according to the rules and should not dampen everyone's good mood at an award ceremony like this!

But my temper is a bit odd; the more I think about it, the angrier I get, feeling an injustice, so I took this chance on stage to vent it all out!

Finally, I've heard some unconfirmed rumors that in the last event, a supposed big-shot sponsor put up a reward of tens of thousands to sabotage my performance!

Wow, I didn't realize I was worth so much!"

At this, Zhang Yang grinned, with a hint of self-deprecating humor in his demeanor.

However, at the mention of this, the backstage leaders, the referee team, and the likes of Qin Xiao in the audience had no such mirth.

An incident!

A major incident at a competition award ceremony!

Such matters are hard to completely prevent, but bringing them up at an award ceremony by a genius angler who scored one point across eight events was like tearing away everyone's facade of decency.

In the backstage leaders' lounge, the chief referee and local management leaders were chatting while watching the award ceremony unfold.

The first part had gone well, but Zhang Yang's words in the latter part left several city department heads embarrassed.

"Old Zhou, what's going on?" a Vice Mayor Zhang, who was responsible for culture and sports, raised his eyebrows slightly and asked calmly.

"Mayor Zhang, I...I don't know either. It must be a misunderstanding. I'll personally go verify it!"

Old Zhou sprang up as if his seat was a hot iron, briskly heading toward the regular staff area from the temporary lounge.

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On the stage, hearing Zhang Yang's speech, Sun Yi's heart sank.

It's over, a colossal mishap! A stage incident!

"Mr...Mr. Zhang Yang! Your words seem a bit unsuitable, don't they? Our competition has been fair and just overall!"

Sun Yi, despite his discomfort, tried to recover the situation, his stiff tone even making himself feel awkward.

"Fair? Maybe!! The staff may have done their best within their duty, but the overall competitive environment still has room for improvement!

I speak of this seemingly untimely and unsightly subject not to gain attention but to raise awareness about issues that damage the competition's environment!

If not, it won't be long before no new blood joins the competitive angling matches, affecting the entire industry!"

"Alright, that's all for today's speech. I sincerely apologize for dampening everyone's spirits!"

Finishing his words, Zhang Yang bowed deeply to the audience.

After bowing, Zhang Yang then slightly turned and individually bowed to the staff on the platform's side.

Lastly, to the host Sun Yi, Zhang Yang gave another independent bow.

After three bows, Zhang Yang straightened up. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

With things at this point, Zhang Yang had no plan to accept the trophy, certificate, or prize on stage and seemed ready to step down.

The audience below was already in utter chaos.

This person who scored one point in eight events was incredibly bold to openly reveal the competition's shady dealings and his own unfair treatment during his acceptance speech.

If everything Zhang Yang said is true, those responsible are in big trouble!