CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 285 - 278: Each with Their Own Thoughts

"A girl group arrived here on their first day."

"The colorful performance costumes worn by their members left a deep impression on everyone."

"That group is the female group from Pioneer·Mirage."

As Long Zitao spoke, the trainees shouted names like Yang Ni, Yu Xiaohong, and others.

"All in!"

"Everyone will make it!"

Most of the trainees looked at the four of them with envious eyes.

This person, whether in popularity or ranking, was doing well.

However, Yang Ni, with her light golden hair, seemed to be in a bad state, forcing out a smile.

Zhao Juke looked serious, while Wang Miaomiao’s eyes were filled with despair.

Only Yu Xiaohong seemed to be in high spirits; she waved to everyone in rhythm with the music.

She knew she had gained some fame online and was called one of the two "comedians" of the base.

The last time Uncle Dong visited, she had cleverly helped Lv Fangxin counterattack Wang Na.

This further boosted her reputation, so she believed she wouldn’t be eliminated.

Though the four of them claimed on the show that they were from the "Pioneer·Mirage" girl group,

Pioneer and Mirage were originally subsidiaries established in the mainland by Pioneer Corporation in Taiwan.

But due to internal equity restructuring between the two companies, they had essentially split.

Only because of certain matters, the CEO remained the same individual.

Mirage still belonged to Taiwan, while Pioneer was controlled by mainland capital.

Among them, Wang Miaomiao and Yu Xiaohong were from Mirage, while Yang Ni and Zhao Juke were from Pioneer.

That was the reason why Wang Miaomiao and Zhao Juke looked so unhappy.

Because earlier, each company had been leaving half of their members behind, they were naturally in danger.

Seeing Yu Xiaohong’s overly confident and cheerful demeanor, Long Zitao couldn’t help but chuckle:

"Yu Xiaohong, you used to say that when people heard the name ’Yu Xiaohong,’ the first thing they thought of was red. What about now?"

"Now, I hope that when people mention me, they think of me as the ’Idol Girl.’"

After saying that, Yu Xiaohong herself smiled with satisfaction.

Yang Ni and the others next to her pretended to be in awe and clapped their hands dramatically.

The other trainees were also amazed by Yu Xiaohong’s cleverness.

Yu Xiaohong couldn’t help but feel a little proud, thinking that if she truly debuted, this scene might become an iconic moment.

Meanwhile, Wang Miaomiao also smiled and clapped, but there was no trace of joy in her eyes.

Long Zitao sighed inwardly: "The trainees advancing from this group are Yang Ying and Zhao Juke."

Yu Xiaohong froze instantly, feeling as though she had been plunged into an icy abyss, her mind completely blank.

Wang Miaomiao turned pale, her expression laden with reluctance, despair, and helplessness.

If her teammates hadn’t been forcibly pulled back by the company to stage some drama,

Or if she hadn’t foolishly posted recklessly in fan groups, mocking the "Three Suns" girl group’s looks, she wouldn’t have ended up like this.

She deeply regretted her arrogance and carelessness.

Yang Ni and Zhao Juke were equally stunned upon hearing they had advanced.

Neither of them had expected to advance.

Yang Ni had thought her scandal would surely get her kicked from the show.

Zhao Juke had believed she didn’t have as much popularity as Yu Xiaohong or Yang Ni.

Her decision to step down from the center position last time was meant to end things on a high note.

The other trainees gasped in astonishment.

Lv Fangxin, Chen Yinghan, and those close to Wang Miaomiao were devastated.

No one had imagined Wang Miaomiao’s downfall—her ranking had been 14 last time.

Yang Ni hugged the still-stunned Yu Xiaohong and then embraced Wang Miaomiao. Afterward, she and Zhao Juke walked toward the advancement zone together.

"Now, I’m going to announce the results for this girl group."

"When they joined the show on their first day, they touched many people’s hearts."

"Their ambition was boundless, yet their dreams were simple."

The camera cut to Fan Lei and her three teammates, who stood up holding hands.

"They hope to use this show to reclaim their team’s name."

"And perhaps, to win back the stage where their dreams once began."

"They are the former ’Magic Numbers’ girl group."

Long Zitao read aloud the lines from the script.

As Fan Lei and her team stood, many girls formed hearts with their fingers and cheered them on.

"Fan Lei, you’ve come this far today. As the captain, do you think you’ve achieved your goal?"

Long Zitao’s question left Fan Lei with a complex expression. Because in the program, every team’s original captain would periodically gather their former members to encourage and practice together.

Online, many people showed sympathy for their group and hoped Fan Lei could rally her teammates to achieve a stunning turnaround.

But she lacked the abilities to meet the viewers’ expectations.

This burdened her with heavy psychological pressure, making her feel like a criminal.

Nearby, Liu Lixian glanced at her captain, frustration blooming within her.

She herself was an ambitious and capable woman; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been crowned the "Vote Queen" during the second public performance. Yet fate had been unkind.

She harbored strong objections toward Fan Lei as a captain, even dismissing her entirely.

Especially after witnessing Fan Lei lose a contested singing part to Yin Xiren.

Her disappointment in her captain deepened.

Three years of leadership from university graduate Fan Lei, yet she couldn’t outperform a young girl who hadn’t even graduated high school.

Furthermore, during their theater performances, despite poor management, how did neighboring groups like Galaxy and Bright Moon Girl Group survive?

Galaxy’s captain, Lu Bingbing, led her members in creating self-directed plays, securing their group’s invaluable first batch of fans.

Bright Moon Girl Group’s captain, Lai Ruoxuan, persisted even when her group faced three potential disbandments while battling depression. She uploaded self-shot music and beauty videos to U Station every day.

Not only did she gain hundreds of thousands of fans, but she also helped keep her group alive, culminating in the explosive success of their breakout song, "Bright Moon."

And then there was their own captain! All she had to offer was pity and emotional appeals.

Fan Lei picked up the microphone, hesitating before speaking: "I hope our group can continue moving forward. I feel like we’re just starting this journey."

Wu Qian and Xiang Sixing didn’t think so much. Both were young and naive, simply feeling sorry for their captain, thinking she had suffered greatly.

"Now, I’ll reveal your rankings."

"Fan Lei, you’re the only one advancing."

Long Zitao’s announcement shattered the girl group’s last shred of hope.

Tears surged from Fan Lei’s eyes instantly, an unprecedented fear shrouding her.

It was really just her now; she’d have to face everything alone moving forward.

Liu Lixian bitterly laughed inwardly. If only there was still a company backing her, given the "Vote Queen" title from the second public performance, she would surely have been saved.

Ye Yuwei looked at Fan Lei standing there like a fallen autumn leaf in a cold wind, and at the three who had already resigned themselves to fate; her feelings were indescribable.

Lu Bingbing felt an even stronger emotional impact—having been a first-generation member, she experienced Galaxy’s toughest struggles, most glorious times, and eventual decline.

Keep fighting!

Keep fighting!

All the girls seemed to instinctively resonate with each other, unanimously clapping for the girl group that had, in reality, ceased to exist but was upheld by beautiful dreams.

Choking back tears, Fan Lei walked toward the advancement zone, looking back at each step.