Translator: _Min
This was not the tone Si Fuqing usually used at the training camp.
Even when she was falsely accused of poisoning Lin Qingyan, she maintained a laid-back, almost nonchalant demeanor.
But now, her eyes held no trace of humor, only a chilling darkness, like a storm brewing, her presence overwhelming.
Everyone present found it hard to breathe under her imposing aura.
Xu Xiyun’s hands weakened, and his suitcase fell to the ground.
Xie Yu’s expression fluctuated noticeably as he looked at Si Fuqing, his gaze filled with a newfound insights.
“Capital, impressive indeed,” Si Fuqing finally addressed the manager, nodding, “So you’re confident that by pushing my student out, your trainee will advance to the debut position?”
The manager inhaled deeply, his attitude softening despite his headache, “Miss Si, this really has nothing to do with you. We didn’t want him to drop out either, but what can we do? This is Wangchuan Entertainment’s demand.”
Originally, the company had sent Xu Xiyun to make up numbers, never expecting him to make it to the top fifty, let alone to a debut ranking.
The company was both shocked and delighted at Xu Xiyun’s ranking, but their joy was short-lived as they went bankrupt and were acquired by Wangchuan Entertainment.
Wangchuan had their own trainees, and Xu Xiyun, despite his high ranking, was not one of theirs.
Xu Xiyun bit his lip, wiping away his tears, trying to remain optimistic, “Teacher Si, it’s okay. Without you, I wouldn’t have even made it into the top ten. I’m already very content.”
Among the 101 trainees, all were elites from across the country.
With his capabilities, he should have been eliminated in the first round.
But with Si Fuqing’s help, he had climbed to ninth place.
With only a few episodes left, the final rankings were nearly set.
He never knew he had such potential.
“Content?” Si Fuqing tilted her head slightly, her cold smile not reaching her eyes, “It seems I’ve been too gentle with you, giving you the wrong impression that I’m easy to talk to. Now, get back to training.”
She then added indifferently, “Pick up his suitcase, Xie Yu.”
Xie Yu effortlessly picked up the suitcase, which was almost as big as Xu Xiyun himself.
Shi Yu hurriedly covered Xu Xiyun’s mouth and dragged him back to the dance room.
“Why bother, Miss Si?” the manager stomped his foot, “You still have Xie Yu, who is sure to debut in a top position, and several other students. What’s the loss of one?”
He couldn’t understand Si Fuqing at all.
Before meeting her, his impression of her was just a pretty face.
Even her performance in the show hadn’t matched her stunning beauty.
Like actors in dramas, her talent was overshadowed by her looks, unless it was overwhelmingly strong, which Si Fuqing hadn’t reached.
The manager knew about Si Fuqing’s precarious situation at Tianle Media.
Protecting Xu Xiyun now?
“Every single one of my trainees matters,” Si Fuqing said firmly, “How long is his contract? What’s the penalty for breaking it?”
“Eight years,” the manager replied instinctively, “The penalty isn’t much, just one million, but—”
“Enough,” Si Fuqing’s tone was cool, “I’ll handle his contract termination. I’ve said it: he’s not withdrawing. If your people want to debut, let them do it themselves. Don’t pull any tricks here.”
After returning to the dance room and closing the door, the manager stood frozen for a moment, breaking into a cold sweat.
This was a big deal.
He had not expected Si Fuqing to dare to confront Wangchuan Entertainment so boldly.
All he could do was leave and report this development.
Inside the room, silence reigned.
When Si Fuqing entered, the trainees dared not even breathe too loudly.
It was calm, but she was angry.
This was the first time they truly felt her anger.
“Teacher Si!” Xu Xiyun was extremely nervous, “It’s really okay, don’t act rashly. Your situation is already tough, with Tianle Media and everything…”
“I’m not breaking my contract because I want to finish this show and get more compensation.. Tianle Media can’t control me,” Si Fuqing spoke coolly, “And you’re thinking of running away?”