CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 287 - 280: Continuous Promotion

"Next up are the trainees from the ’Insect Girl Team.’"

Gao Ziyi and Jiang Mengqi stood up, holding hands.

Today, Jiang Mengqi looked exceptionally confident, no longer showing her usual timidity.

Her smile, like a rainbow lit by sunlight, was even more dazzling.

Just yesterday, the selection manager told her she had become popular.

She was utterly shocked—how could she be popular?

She didn’t have a company promoting her, nor did she have a constructed persona like some others.

The selection manager explained that her "Puppet Dance" during the second performance had made her famous; many people found her through that dance.

Her style and skills received widespread praise, and the manager even let her sneak a peek at her phone.

Sure enough, people on major platforms were complimenting her, and her social media followers had increased by over ten thousand.

The thing that excited her most was seeing her fan group post voting data—she was actually ranked within the top fifteen.

At this moment, all the girls in the room were chanting "All in!"

This was partly because Gao Ziyi was extremely popular, and partly because Jiang Mengqi was well-liked by everyone.

"You are the first group to enter the program. Do you remember what you said when you first joined?" Long Zitao asked sternly.

Jiang Mengqi, holding the mic, was about to speak when Gao Ziyi snatched it from her.

"I said we’re a heavyweight girl group—as in weight, literally."

Jiang Mengqi, who wasn’t as popular and had a good personality, could only offer a silly smile.

Many people saw Gao Ziyi like this and their expressions changed.

Everyone felt that the current Gao Ziyi was no longer the person she used to be.

Long Zitao flashed a playful smile:

"So today, you’re still a heavyweight girl group."

"Congratulations, you’re all in."

Jiang Mengqi, whose heart seemed about to jump out of her chest, felt like she was going to faint.

Gao Ziyi also staggered a bit, though her reaction was much better than during the first round.

Jiang Mengqi proactively hugged Gao Ziyi, and amidst the applause of the entire venue, they walked to the qualifying zone.

Gao Ziyi, however, ran there impatiently; Chen Yinghan, seeing this unbecoming behavior from afar, couldn’t help but furrow her brows.

"Now, I will announce the results for the Bright Moon Girl Group."

Jiang Meixing and Lai Ruoxuan stood up; both of them seemed very composed.

Lai Ruoxuan already had a good idea of her ranking, so she wasn’t very nervous.

Jiang Meixing, on the other hand, was inwardly anxious, though her gentle personality made her appear overly soft.

"Congratulations, Lai Ruoxuan."

Having undergone rigorous Japanese idol training, Ruoxuan instinctively bowed, but her face turned extremely pale as she straightened up.

Jiang Meixing revealed a sorrowful expression but still clapped to cheer for her former team captain.

"Jiang Meixing’s status as an auditing trainee will be announced later."

Long Zitao’s words ignited a tiny glimmer of hope within the two of them.

The other two auditing trainees also let out bitter smiles.

Lai Ruoxuan tightly hugged her teammate before walking resolutely toward the qualifying zone.

She wanted to fight for glory—for her group and for herself.

The disastrous fate of the Illusion Numbers Girl Group must not be repeated with her and her teammates.

Just as Jiang Meixing was about to sit down, Long Zitao continued, "Jiang Meixing, don’t sit down yet, and Wang Na, Liu Niannian, please stand."

They hadn’t expected their results to be announced so soon; they didn’t even have time to feel nervous.

Among them, Liu Niannian was the most worried.

Because Wang Na was a sensation online, everyone assumed she wouldn’t be eliminated.

Jiang Meixing’s performance in the last round was excellent, and she had started attracting attention online.

But Liu Niannian had not managed to garner much recognition at all.

In truth, both Liu Niannian and Jiang Meixing had their original group’s foundational fans, but the numbers were relatively small.

"Now, I’ll announce the results for the auditing trainees."

"First, let me ask Jiang Meixing—during the last public performance, you received very high live support votes. Do you have confidence in winning recognition from external voters?"

Long Zitao’s question made Jiang Meixing hesitate; she didn’t want to hurt the other two.

From the side, Liu Niannian encouraged her, "Say yes!"

Wang Na simply smiled without saying anything—everyone knew she was guaranteed to advance. If she said Jiang Meixing had confidence, it would essentially be a blow to Liu Niannian.

So the smartest thing to do now was to remain silent.

"I guess I do!" Jiang Meixing loudly declared, and then awkwardly smiled.

At this moment, her heart was crying, but her face had to wear a smile.

"During your brief time as an auditing trainee, what has impacted you the most?"

Long Zitao’s words were accompanied by mournful music.

This music sank Jiang Meixing’s heart—it was clearly the comment before departure.

The program team was giving her a bit of face, letting her speak a few more words and have more camera time.

Lai Ruoxuan nearby was also struggling emotionally, and her confidence began to waver.

"Actually, I feel like my attitude has changed a lot."

"Whether I stay here or leave."

"Everyone has already broken through their limits and learned a lot."

Jiang Meixing’s speech was reflective and powerful, her tone filled with strength.

Their applause was wholehearted, and even Liu Niannian beside her joined in clapping.

"Wang Na, do you mind being labeled an auditing trainee?" Long Zitao continued as scripted.

"I don’t mind at all!" Wang Na’s voice radiated strong confidence.

Long Zitao, taken aback by her directness, was momentarily awkward—it felt like his attempt at setting a sentimental scene had been wasted.

"Sister Na is so cool!"

"Sister Na is so bold!"

Many trainees started cheering for Wang Na, while Chen Yinghan sneered coldly.

Lv Fangxin and Ye Yuwei displayed no expression at all.

"Don’t boss me around!" Two trainees even sang a famous line Wang Na had popularized online.

"When you first joined this group as a replacement, what were your expectations regarding your performance?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"To be honest, participating in this show was all about learning for me."

Wang Na grew serious in her expression, her speech taking on a formal tone.

"Whether it’s singing or dancing."

"It’s here that I’ve received professional training from teachers for the first time."

Many scoffed internally at Wang Na painting herself as a grassroots hero—anyone skilled in singing and dancing could tell she wasn’t amateur.

"From an expertise standpoint, I’ve always been an auditing trainee."

"Besides training with everyone and gaining skills."

"I’ve also gained something unexpected—a lot of friends, which was a big surprise to me."

In reality, Wang Na didn’t have any genuine friends at the base.

What she just said was orchestrated by the program team.

Next, the program team and her company would initiate joint promotions.

"So, who’s your best friend?" Long Zitao followed the script.

This time, Wang Na acted as if she was hesitant. The other trainees immediately caught on that Long Zitao was trying to set her up.

They started playfully coughing and signaling hints, and the atmosphere lightened up all of a sudden.

Wang Na pretended to be put on the spot and smiled, "Don’t hint at me! I’m too clever to fall for this! I won’t name anyone here—my best friend is Liu Niyi from Tomato Entertainment."

After saying that, she exaggeratedly twisted her sturdy waist, her dark face full of smugness.

Even though many found her hard to watch, they still clapped and cheered because she was trending.

Such is the entertainment circle—realistic yet cruel.