Translator: _Min
Now that her surgery had gone smoothly, Xu Xiyun still felt as if he was dreaming.
âOf course, Iâll watch,â Grandma Xu assured him. âXiyun, this is Mr. Yu. You must thank him properly.â
Xu Xiyun guessed that Yu Xiheng must be the âbossâ Si Fuqing often mentioned.
He bowed deeply. âThank you, Mr. Yu.â
Yu Xiheng responded indifferently, âNo need.â
Si Fuqing stepped forward, guiding Yu Xiheng out of the ward.
Grandma Xu nudged Xu Xiyun. âGo and see him off.â
Xu Xiyun hurried out again.
But he couldnât get close to Yu Xiheng.
âTe-Teacher Si, your boss, he⦠his presence is so strong, I-I canât even stand,â Xu Xiyun stuttered, pointing to his trembling legs.
âEh?â Si Fuqing glanced at Yu Xiheng, who sat quietly in the wheelchair. âHeâs not even talking now. How can he be imposing? Donât slander my boss!â
âTeacher Si, canât you feel it?â Xu Xiyun leaned against the wall. âI canât do this, I need to go back in. Itâs not that I donât want to escort him, my legs just wonât cooperate.â
Si Fuqing nodded. âOkay, remember to return to the camp later. Your grandma is being looked after by the nurse. You just focus on preparing for the performance.â
Xu Xiyun entered the ward again, feeling like he had come back to life. He breathed deeply, relieved.
Feng San looked at Xu Xiyun with pity.
He knew all too well about Yu Xihengâs imposing aura.
In the year when the Elder of the MO Family was selecting a personal guard for Yu Xiheng among them, he disgracefully knelt down at his first sight of Yu Xiheng.
Afterwards, this incident became a timeless joke, one that Xi Jiang and Chen Ying mocked him for years.
Indeed, one can cultivate an imposing aura, but Yu Xihengâs was naturally integrated into his being, exerting a subtle yet unmistakable pressure.
Others need to exert effort to show their presence; he had to make an effort to contain his.
Earlier in the ward when he was chatting with Grandma Xu, he had been restraining it.
Now, unrestrained, Xu Xiyun, untrained in martial arts, couldnât withstand it.
âMiss Si, Grandma Xu scared me to death,â Shang Lu approached Si Fuqing, whispering. âShe mistook Mr. Yu as your partner!â
âAh?â Si Fuqing touched her chin, unfazed. âGrandma Xu does have a sharp eye.â
Shang Lu jumped in shock again, âMiss Si, you andâIâ
âHowever, Grandma Xuâs vision should not just see what meets the eye, she should have seen through the surface to the essence of things.,â Si Fuqing said with a sly twinkle in her eye. âMy true partner is money.â Shang Lu:
Meanwhile, at the âYouth With Youâ training base.
The director and producer had arranged for Lou Lianhuaâs entertainment company to pick him up.
Given the fansâ reaction, his withdrawal from the competition was a foregone
The producer had expected some resistance from Wangchuan Entertainment, but to their surprise, they agreed readily, eager to avoid further issues.
When informed of his withdrawal, Lou Lianhua was in disbelief. He didnât expect that he was the one that had to withdraw from the competition in the end.
In an emotion state, he blurted out, âThatâs impossible, the company wonât do that!â
His ranking was the highest among the trainees from his company, and he had a chance at debuting.
The popularity of âYouth With Youâ had soared under Si Fuqing and Xie Yuâs leadership.
He had even heard from Lin Qingyan that representatives from Glenn would be attending the final night.
How could he withdraw now?
âIt works like this: withdrawal only happens after discussion between both parties,â the producer lit a cigarette. âYour company agreed to your withdrawal; otherwise, the production wouldnât let you leave.â
Lou Lianhuaâs expression changed drastically. âThatâs impossible!â
The producer had no fondness for Lou Lianhuaâs company and was in no mood for further discussion. âPack your things.â
Clutching his fists, Lou Lianhua felt cold sweat soak through his clothes.
He regretted his actions deeply.
If only he hadnât suggested that idea to the company, hadnât spoken those words to Xu Xiyun in the cafeteria.
He didnât even know when he had been recorded!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Lou Lianhuaâs face turned pale as he listlessly picked up his suitcase and left the training base.
Soon, the programâs official Weibo account posted an update.
[@YouthWithYou: Trainee Lou Lianhua has withdrawn from the competition.]
The announcement was cold and formal.
Very different from the official notice about Xu Xiyunâs withdrawal.
[Good riddance, the show can go on without such malicious contestants.]
[Lou Lianhua, who threatens others with family, doesnât deserve to stay. Hope we never see him in the entertainment industry again.]
[Looking forward to Xie Yu! Canât wait for the third performance!]
[Ah, who will be the guest performers this time? Hurry up and release the list, production team!]
With the issue resolved, the trainees returned to preparing for their third performance.
That evening, after his training, Xu Xiyun was called out by Si Fuqing.
He followed her to a private apartment.
The apartment was filled with various musical instruments, all appearing to be of exceptional quality.
âThis is a friendâs place, lent it to me for use,â Si Fuqing explained as she poured a glass of water. âItâs quiet here, and the privacy is excellent. Please, have a seat.â
Xu Xiyun finally sat down, taking in his surroundings.
âNow, letâs think about what comes next. Do you want to be an independent trainee, or find a company?â Si Fuqing pondered, resting her chin on one hand. âBoth paths are viable. If you choose to join a company, it indeed requires careful consideration. Are there any companies in the entertainment industry that interest you?â
âInterested?â Xu Xiyun scratched his head. âIâm not very familiar with them.â
âAlright, then.â Si Fuqing nodded. âRecord a performance video, and Iâll have someone look at it to see where youâd fit best.â
Xu Xiyun chose a bass and proceeded to record a singing video, followed by a dance solo.
Si Fuqing organized the video files neatly.
Xu Xiyun sat opposite her, visibly anxious.
âAs for companies, Shengxing Entertainment is actually a good choice,â Si Fuqing mused. âYouâre not pursuing acting, so that guyâs studio is definitely not an option.â
She had initially thought of recommending Xu Xiyun to Qu Lingyun.
But for Xu Xiyun, focusing solely on music seemed like the better path. Xu Xiyun grew even more nervous. âShengxing Entertainment? Can I really get
Shengxing Entertainment was an even bigger agency than Tianle Media, with many famous actors and actresses under its banner.
âYes,â Si Fuqingâs eyes were firm. âI can get you in.â
âBut wouldnât the pressure be too much?â Xu Xiyun hesitated. âAnd with so many artists at Shengxing, I fear I might fall short. Plus, I need to take care of my grandmother; I canât be too busy.â
Si Fuqing hummed in thought. âThatâs a valid concern, let me thinkâ¦â
âThen let him join my studio,â a calm voice interjected. âIâm signing new talent to my studio right now. Anyone you bring is someone I trust.â Both Si Fuqing and Xu Xiyun stopped in their tracks at this remark.
Si Fuqing turned around.
The door opened, and Su Yang entered, wearing a hat and mask, with a guitar in hand.
Si Fuqing was surprised. âI thought youâd be wandering around a bar at this hour.â
âIâve already found you, no need to wander in bars anymore,â Su Yang said expressionlessly. âIf you disappear again, it wonât just be me looking for you. I donât need to hang out at bars.â
He had indeed thought Si Fuqing was just a bar singer.
Since arriving in Great Xia, he had developed a habit of visiting various bars at night.
Even his fans didnât know this was the reason.
Si Fuqing:
Perhaps even if she didnât disappear, those searching for her would only increase, not decrease.
Jiang Changfeng had identified her just from the hand cream she made for Jiang Changning.
She needed to be more careful.
Xu Xiyun was stunned. âStudio? You, you areâ¦â
Su Yang pulled down his mask, smiling faintly. âHello, Iâm Su Yang..â