Godfather of the Queens' Scandals

Chapter 33 Xu Yuan stood up

Bala Building, fourth floor, at the corner at the end of the corridor.

This is Xu Yuan's office.

Jiang Youwei is on the phone with President Shu.

The nine selected trainees and Wang Hong stood aside, not daring to utter a sound.

Shu Ningran glared angrily at Xu Yuan, like an enraged French Bulldog that would charge at him and start a savage attack if the trio loosened its reins.

"Okay." Jiang Youwei put her phone on the table. "Xu Yuan, tell me your criteria and intentions for choosing people."

Everyone fell silent, because the phone call was still going on, and President Shu was listening in.

Xu Yuan smiled and briefly explained the purpose of the teaching piece: "Therefore, we will select the best candidates, and I believe everyone will have no objections."

As for dance ability, apart from Choi Hyo-eun who is in a league of her own, the rest are about the same. I don't think this is an advantage for Bala trainees after they appear on the show.

I wouldn't even dare to dream of a synchronized, knife-wielding dance; as long as the movements aren't synchronized, it's fine.

Shu Ningran was triggered by the keyword; if her eyes could make a sound, she would be barking like crazy!

"Then Shu Ningran..." Jiang Youwei pressed.

"The three parts of this teaching piece have different intentions, and only she can sing all three parts terribly at the same time." Xu Yuan said seriously, "My songs need such a clumsy Ma Kui."

"what?"

"We need an X factor to add a unique charm to the stage. For example, if a high-level singer makes a mistake during a performance, it is more likely to arouse public discussion and attention."

"Can't it be someone else?"

"cannot."

Why?

"Because when it comes to making mistakes, the brilliant ideas of a poor student are no match for the painstaking efforts of a top student."

???

Everyone in the office burst out laughing.

Even the voice of President Shu on the phone was the loudest.

Shu Ningran felt like the sky had fallen.

"So you're going to make Ning Ran the clown?" After laughing, President Shu asked.

The office temperature dropped sharply.

Xu Yuan, however, seemed oblivious to the temperature difference: "It depends on how you interpret it. At least I think it's a realistic portrayal. Most trainees are too perfect, not in terms of their professional skills, but because they have no flaws."

Everything about them has been shaped by the company long ago, so they won't make any mistakes, just like screws. But can you tell the difference between screws?

It's hard to tell them apart. So we need to define their roles: visual, main dancer, vocal, rap, maknae (youngest member), leader... This creates distinctions within the group, but how do they compare to other groups?

Everyone divides it this way, so what's the difference?

At this moment, a real, flesh-and-blood Shu Ningran, even worse than the average person in some aspects, appeared. She would make the entire team unique; I call such a person… a born talent scouting genius.

Jiang Youwei interjected, "Does everyone buy into this?"

"The peninsula might not eat it, because that kind of soil can't grow these kinds of flowers. But the mainland does, because over the past few decades, there have been countless stories of ordinary people creating miracles on the mainland. Because they believe, it exists."

Shu Ningran thought of something: "Yuan Xu! Yuan Xu is just like that. He appeared out of nowhere, without any background, yet he helped Yu Qingwan defeat the villain of Di Yu without fear of threats!"

If the same situation had occurred on the peninsula, Yu Qingwan would probably have been left with only a suicide note before taking her own life…

Xu Yuan touched his nose, so this is what his reputation is like now: "That's roughly the idea."

President Shu pressed further, "What about the attacks on Ning Ran from the outside world? This kind of approach is easily ridiculed, isn't it?"

Cui Xiaoen and the others became nervous.

As "almost idols," they know all too well how crazy fans can be.

"Excuse my bluntness, but Shu Ningran's identity means that no matter what she does, she will face the same kind of questioning." Xu Yuan looked at Shu Ningran. "So the focus should never be on proving anything, but on asking yourself what you really want to become."

Is it to become a dance leader like Hyo-eun, a visual leader like Jin-ah, or a vocal leader like An-seol? Or is it to enjoy the feeling of being chased by fans and adored by everyone?

Or perhaps, she wants to use her debut to tell certain people that she, Shu Ningran, is also excellent?

She even told herself, "Shu Ningran, you can do it."

Shu Ningran was stunned.

She was captivated by Xu Yuan's deep and weathered eyes.

Her outer shell was peeled away layer by layer, and all her secrets were laid bare under the gaze of those eyes.

"I...I...I want to debut. I want to see how far I can go," Shu Ningran said, her eyes reddening as she hugged herself. "Otherwise, I'll constantly doubt my abilities and never be able to hold my head up in front of my friends."

At this moment, Shu Ningran stopped pretending.

Because they don't understand their own abilities, they can't know what level of difficulty they can solve, which leads to fear and avoidance of all difficulties, and consequently, low self-esteem.

Beneath the exterior of a rich second-generation heiress and a little princess, the little girl inside Shu Ningran has been trapped in a dark room for far too long.

To this day, a despicable person pierced her heart with a sharp dagger.

Her pride was shattered, but she finally had the courage to take that step.

"Alright, then I'll leave Ning Ran and these trainees in your care, Mr. Xu Yuan."

Mr. Shu hung up the phone, but his voice seemed to have changed slightly in the last sentence.

He choked up a little.

……

Barbecue restaurant.

"So you really know Yuan Xu? You're collaborating with Bala Entertainment as his spokesperson? And also to help your friend Director Jiang through his current difficulties?"

The Bala Trio were all very curious about this question.

Xu Yuan devoured a skewer of half-fat and half-lean beef, thoroughly enjoying himself: "Who told you that?"

Shu Ningran flashed a bright white smile: "I have inside information."

Xu Yuan nodded: "Good push, do it more often in the future."

The province's explanation.

Indeed, wherever the Crouching Dragon appears, the Young Phoenix will surely follow.

Choi Hyo-eun and Shu Ning-ran are natural friends.

"So how old are you exactly? An Xue said you're Director Jiang's senior?" Yin Zhen'er couldn't tell that Xu Yuan was only in his early twenties.

"What? Senior?" Shu Ningran was amazed, looking Xu Yuan up and down. "Which cosmetic clinic did you have done? The results are incredible."

He then reached out and pinched her cheek.

Xu Yuan slapped Shu Ningran's hand away: "Don't try to take advantage of me."

Without any cosmetic procedures, all things considered... I was able to stand up.

Choi Hyo-eun looked at Xu Yuan's abdomen: "No, there isn't anything there."

???

Pfft!

An Xue laughed: "When he said 'standing up,' he meant 'establishing oneself at thirty.'"

Choi Hyo-eun blushed deeply, her voice weak and unconvincing: "Who knows how you guys use Chinese? Anyway, that's how Jin-ah and An-seol usually say it... Waaah..."

An Xue and Yin Zhen'er, their faces flushed, suppressed Cui Xiao'en.

"Speaking of which, the boyfriends of our Peninsula trainees are either male trainees of the same age or senior trainees in their thirties," Choi Hyo-eun said seriously after her playful banter, pointing at Xu Yuandao. "Someone like oppa, who combines mature age with youthful looks, would be incredibly sought after over there!"

Xu Yuan pulled out his phone, pretending to buy a ticket: "Then what are we waiting for? Buy a plane ticket!"

Choi Hyo-eun laughed heartily.