CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 336 - 328 Fearless Resistance

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"Director Yang, we’re about to have the finals, and we’ve been sleeping barely 4 hours a night for five days straight. Can we skip this variety show?" Yuwei stared at the other person without fear.

Everyone else was stunned, not expecting Yuwei to speak up like that.

Just moments ago, the production team had notified the top 11 contestants to head to Shendu for a variety show.

They would need to fly out immediately, spend a day recording, then return the next day.

Such a packed schedule left everyone feeling extremely frustrated.

They wanted to work, they truly did.

But only if their bodies could handle it.

What’s more, with the finals right around the corner, they still had to practice their songs and dances for solo performances. This arrangement by the production team was utterly unreasonable.

Yang Xiaoyue sneered coldly, "Sure, you don’t have to go. No one will force you. But let me remind you: your future is in your own hands."

Her words were clearly a threat, using her authority to pressure them.

The others immediately lowered their heads, not even daring to make eye contact with Yang Xiaoyue.

Yuwei, however, smirked disdainfully. "Fine, then I won’t go."

Yang Xiaoyue was momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t expected Yuwei to be so defiant.

If Yuwei refused to go, the variety show’s producers wouldn’t accept it.

This variety show was also funded by Penguin, with a massive budget invested.

However, the show’s ratings so far had been dismal, so they hoped to ride the wave of popularity from the Tian’O competition.

The producers specifically requested the participation of Wu Meng, Lv Fangxin, and two others.

"I’m not going either. I need rest," Lv Fangxin said firmly as well.

Hearing this, Chen Yinghan’s gaze grew complex, though she said nothing—after all, only the top 11 contestants were being asked to attend.

"Director, my health isn’t in good shape either. I’m not going," Zhang Zijing added.

At this, Yang Xiaoyue started to panic. She suddenly realized that the production team could no longer control these girls.

The entire show relied on their star power. If they rebelled and refused to cooperate, her program would be finished.

"If I could take leave, I wouldn’t want to go either. My vocal cords are already damaged," said Li Zimeng, who rarely drew attention, as she raised her hand.

"Director Yang, I don’t want to go either."

"My body can’t hold up anymore."

Both Wu Meng and Meng Meixuan spoke up as well. Their decision wasn’t due to special camaraderie with Yuwei.

They simply knew they were guaranteed a spot in the final group. Backing down now would completely ruin their authority within the group in the future.

Other than Wang Na, everyone else also expressed their refusal to go.

"You... you all intend to rebel, don’t you? Don’t forget—you haven’t debuted yet!"

Although Yang Xiaoyue was fuming, no one paid her any attention.

The crowd felt an overwhelming sense of relief, as though they had finally vented their frustrations.

"Yuwei, you signed a contract. Can you afford the penalty fees?" Yang Xiaoyue decided to focus on the biggest troublemaker as her breakthrough point.

"Then let’s take it to court." Throwing down her words, Yuwei turned and walked away.

Lv Fangxin and the others didn’t hesitate to follow. And this time, it wasn’t just the top 11—out of 21 other contestants, all but Wang Na left the practice room as well.

Yang Xiaoyue knew she had really messed up. At this critical moment, Penguin was unlikely to punish them, ultimately leading to a compromise—but her authority would be completely shattered.

"Please, everyone, hold on a moment." Just then, a woman in her forties, exuding a powerful aura and with piercing eyes, walked into the practice room.

The group froze for a moment, but Qiang Yueting immediately recognized her.

She had participated in the "Beyond Girls" competition before and knew this woman—Zhou Dan—was a legendary figure in domestic talent shows.

"Could this be another mentor brought in by the production team?" Qiang Yueting wondered internally.

"Hello, everyone. I’m Zhou Dan, the CEO of Junchi Culture, and also the person who will manage you after your debut," Zhou Dan said with a warm smile, surveying the group.

"Hello, Ms. Zhou," Yuwei greeted first, followed by everyone else.

"Director Yang, could I have a private word with them? Mr. Wan has already approved my visit this time," Zhou Dan said, smiling at Yang Xiaoyue.

Yang Xiaoyue felt cold all over. She had also wanted to get involved in the group’s post-debut operations and even owned her own entertainment company.

Even though she knew Penguin had already entrusted Junchi with full management rights, she had still tried to use her influence to get a stake in the matter.

Having the girls attend the variety show had essentially been her way of competing with Zhou Dan.

Penguin’s senior management had already questioned whether the girls’ stamina and the upcoming finals might be jeopardized by additional recordings.

Yang Xiaoyue had assured them it wouldn’t be a problem, but Zhou Dan had raised objections.

Because Zhou Dan had already scheduled a series of events post-debut and needed the members to remain in good health.

This competition between the two women was also a fight for power.

With a cold snort, Yang Xiaoyue left, and the camera crew also exited the room.

"Yuwei, I’ve had my eye on you since the show began."

"Thank you, Ms. Zhou."

Yuwei was surprised to learn this formidable woman before her was none other than Zhou Dan of Junchi Entertainment.

If you worked in the entertainment industry, there was no way you hadn’t heard of her.

"I know you’re all exhausted, and for that, I owe you an apology," Zhou Dan said, bowing deeply to everyone in the room.

This gesture left Yuwei and the others feeling a bit awkward.

They weren’t genuinely trying to revolt; their bodies were simply at their limit.

They still had some level of professional ethics, and they knew their rebellion could result in retaliations down the road.

"I ask you all to please attend this time. It’s tied to our program’s reputation, as the advertisements have already been broadcast."

"I promise this will be your last external engagement before the finals. Even for any upcoming commercials, you won’t be required to shoot." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Zhou Dan’s words were sincere and heartfelt.

Yuwei looked around at everyone else, just about to speak when Wang Na interjected, "Ms. Zhou, you’re too kind. To be honest, we still want to go."

Her words caused everyone to frown.

"I genuinely don’t want to go," Gao Ziyi spoke up first.

The group’s impression of her shifted significantly.

Wang Na looked startled, glaring at her in frustration.

"I’ve been in two groups before—Bug Girls and Tian’O—and the first thing I learned was never to betray my sisters," Gao Ziyi said, completely ignoring Wang Na’s enraged, purpling expression.

"Ziyi, you’ve upheld the dignity of our group," Jiang Mengqi said with her characteristically sweet smile.

That girl, whether angry or happy, always had a sweet expression.

Yuwei couldn’t help exchanging a small smile with Jiang Mengqi—this girl surely had her own thoughts.

"Ziyi is absolutely right. I’ve been in talent competitions myself, and the first thing I teach my trainees is unity. A group without unity has no soul," Gao Dan said, her demeanor calm yet commanding, leaving Wang Na embarrassed to the point where she wished she could dig a hole and hide.

Chen Yinghan glanced at her awkward state with disdain.

This woman was nothing but a hypocrite!

"Yuwei, I hope you’ll consider what I’ve said," Zhou Dan added.

Yuwei exchanged looks with Wu Meng and Meng Meixuan. Finally, Meng Meixuan spoke up, "We can go. We just hope the company will pay more attention to our health. Without it, the company ultimately suffers."

Zhou Dan broke into a smile. "Thank you all. I’ll make sure to book business-class flights for you."

"Thank you, Ms. Zhou." Yuwei and the others smiled as well.

"Alright, carry on with your practice. I won’t take up any more of your time." Zhou Dan said no more and departed the practice room.

"Director Yang, I hope everything goes according to plan before the group debuts," Zhou Dan said, her tone icy, as she addressed Yang Xiaoyue in the hallway.

"Ms. Zhou, I don’t think you’re in any position to boss me around."

"Maybe I’m not, but there are those who are. You know exactly what they want."

Yang Xiaoyue listened to Zhou Dan’s thinly veiled threats, her eyes burning with anger, yet she was powerless.

She understood now—her bid to wrest control of the debut group’s management had failed.

Zhou Dan wouldn’t dare say such words without Penguin’s high-level approval. If she hoped to secure directorial rights for the second season, she’d have no choice but to comply.