CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 375 - 367: The Problem of Filling Roles

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The sun was growing even more scorching.

A few people gathered their lunchboxes and sat down at the marble table beneath the tree to eat together.

They enjoyed eating together, gathering as one.

This habit had been developed back at the training base.

Knock, knock.

Yuwei picked up her phone—it was a message from Lu Bingbing.

"Yuwei, congratulations on your massive success."

"Thanks, Captain."

Yuwei replied with a message, feeling a bit puzzled. Why would Lu Bingbing message her at this time?

"I saw your news online too. So many things happened, but it’s really not easy for your group to explode in popularity like this."

"Yeah! How are things on your end?"

"I’m doing okay. I’ve managed to ride this wave of buzz, and my schedule has picked up. Finally feeling like a real artist, but I still miss you all a lot."

"Haha! You’re doing well."

Yuwei didn’t want to say much more to Lu Bingbing. But with her being their former captain, she had to maintain courtesy.

"Alright, Yuwei, I won’t bother you anymore. Let’s catch up when I’m back."

"Sure!"

This out-of-the-blue conversation left Yuwei somewhat baffled.

She knew Lu Bingbing wouldn’t reach out without a reason.

Before she could put her phone down, a message from Xu Qianhua arrived.

Duan Yuxin was also busy receiving a message from Liu Niannian.

Soon after, the others began getting inquiries from old friends at the training camp.

The quiet group chat that had been dormant for ages suddenly came to life again.

Lots of people were congratulating them on their song’s explosive success.

Others were cheering for Lv Fangxin, especially her "Dragon Sister" image going viral.

The group was left stunned and confused. Why were these girls acting like this?

Was it just congratulations? But there was something off in the undertones of their messages.

Many of the messages seemed to leave something unsaid.

"What’s going on today? Why are we suddenly so busy?" Duan Yuxin said, puzzled.

"Maybe they all agreed to congratulate us on the same day," Jiang Mengqi joked.

"I don’t think so. They’re acting a little *too* enthusiastic," Lai Ruoxuan said with a playful laugh.

Yuwei stayed silent, scrolling on her phone.

"Maybe it’s because of this." She lifted her phone to show everyone.

"Replacement spots?" The group almost blurted out the words in unison.

They started frantically checking trending topics and headlines, only to find news that the girl group would be adding new members from former trainees trending online.

The reports were highly detailed, with alleged insider leaks.

According to the rumors, replacements wouldn’t just go by ranking. Some trainees with strong vocals and dance skills had a chance as well.

The reasoning was that the higher-ranked trainees now had commitments and might not be willing to sign contracts at the last minute, making the best candidates those with solid skills but fewer ongoing projects.

It was only then that they began to piece together the situation.

"But none of them ever directly asked us anything about replacement spots," Duan Yuxin said, confused.

"Haha! These decisions are beyond our control. Asking us would be pointless anyway. Besides, they know we wouldn’t share any internal info."

Yuwei started laughing, finding Duan Yuxin’s confusion somewhat endearing.

"Then why would they still ask?" Duan Yuxin grew even more baffled.

"It’s like having a friend working high up in a company. If there’s a chance you might be joining, even if they can’t decide, staying on good terms with them is always a good idea."

Hearing Yuwei’s explanation made Duan Yuxin nod slightly, though she wasn’t entirely convinced.

"Yuwei, will our group really take in new members?" Jiang Mengqi asked, with a hint of worry in her voice.

"I feel like it’s unlikely. Low-profile trainees wouldn’t bring much to the table, and the popular ones—there’s only a handful left. They all have different circumstances, and it’s unlikely their original companies would let them go," Yuwei replied.

Jiang Mengqi nodded in relief at Yuwei’s logic, though she still felt uneasy about the idea of trainees like Chen Yinghan or Liu Feiyu joining.

Jiang Mengqi’s lower ranking coupled with her modest company left her relying heavily on this agency’s resources. If those top trainees returned, her position would become even more precarious.

Lai Ruoxuan, Li Zimeng, and the others shared similar anxieties.

"Let’s not overthink this. Let’s focus on doing our own work well," someone suggested.

Evening, at the villa—

The dining table was laid out with a feast of good food and fine wine.

Wan Kai and Zhou Dan both showed up, marking an occasion of high importance.

Previously, even Zhou Dan rarely attended events like this, let alone Wan Kai. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Evidently, their newfound fame had elevated their treatment.

The group gathered around as Wan Kai raised his glass.

"Ladies, we’ve been through so much these past weeks. But from now on, everything will be smooth sailing. Never forget, you have Penguin behind you."

Everyone raised their glasses and took a sip together.

The eight members felt their hearts burn with excitement, filled with newfound confidence for their future.

Turning the tide in adversity—nothing was more motivating than that.

"The company has decided to increase investment in you all," Wan Kai announced.

"Moving forward, there will be variety shows, dramas, and music stages for you. Rest assured, your resources will be the envy of others."

Then, Wan Kai turned to Lv Fangxin with a smile. "Fangxin, you must be the company’s lucky charm! That one line of yours has gone viral nationwide, and so many people are hoping for blessings from our ’Dragon Sister.’"

"Thank you, Mr. Wan! I don’t know how it happened, but it’s all thanks to the company’s song selection," Lv Fangxin replied graciously, making Wan Kai grin ear to ear.

This young girl, though not strong in singing or dancing, excelled in every other aspect.

Not that it mattered—she was slated to move into acting eventually, anyway.

Yuwei started clapping for Lv Fangxin. "Fangxin, you’re so good with words; you’ve made Mr. Wan so happy!"

The others joined in, chiming with playful remarks:

"When Mr. Wan’s happy, our resources grow even better!"

"Fangxin, you have to toast Mr. Wan a few more times!"

"Fangxin, you really are our lucky star—have another drink!"

Even Mr. Wan couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t quite used to this lively atmosphere; the mindsets of these girl group members were certainly unconventional.

Zhou Dan stepped in to calm the scene:

"With Mr. Wan’s visit today, you can all rest easy. Do not let external distractions bother you. All your contract issues have been resolved."

"As long as everyone works hard together, this group will have a beautiful future. Recently, we’ve had a surge of sponsor interest, many of whom came through Fangxin. We’ll make sure others get opportunities as well."

Everyone understood Zhou Dan’s underlying message: maintain group harmony.

Lv Fangxin blushed slightly, feeling a bit overwhelmed with her new responsibilities.

She never could’ve imagined herself becoming the driving force behind this group’s success.

The others applauded her, while Yang Ni looked on with quiet admiration.

Lv Fangxin was incredibly fortunate, a sentiment echoed by all her teammates.

But their feelings were limited to envy and admiration. If any of them had once entertained personal ambitions of vying for resources within the group, they no longer did.

They all understood—companies would always prioritize the member with the most fame.

"Yuwei, from now on, you’ll be our group’s center. I hope you can shoulder this responsibility," Zhou Dan said seriously.

"Of course! I’ll give it my all. This group is my dream," Yuwei quickly expressed her devotion.

Wan Kai nodded approvingly; he had every confidence in Yuwei.

"Mr. Wan, will our group be adding more members?" Lv Fangxin asked one of the group’s most pressing questions.

Currently, speculation about replacement members ran rampant online, with rumors so detailed they seemed credible.

The top three rumored candidates were Li Shihan, Chen Yinghan, and Liu Feiyu.

Although no one asked about this in their group chat, privately, the top 22 trainees had all inquired.

Wan Kai chuckled at Fangxin’s question. Over the past few days, besides dealing with members jumping ship, several companies had approached him about the rumored replacements.

Some companies were even willing to sign split contracts for the opportunity.

The atmosphere grew quiet. Everyone was deeply invested in the answer.

"There won’t be any replacements. The company’s strategy is firmly set—you all are our priority," Wan Kai declared.

His words drew collective sighs of relief. None of them wanted any new additions.

"Rest assured, the group’s development will remain our primary focus," Zhou Dan reassured them.

With lingering concerns put to rest, the team enjoyed the meal with an atmosphere of unity and cheer.