CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 390 - 382: Battle for Resources

Yang Ni cleared her throat: "What about Zijing?"

"I’ve been debating in my heart for a long time, between choosing Yezi or Yang Ni."

"Because Yezi is my ideal candidate for captain in my heart, but Yang Ni is very good at controlling the scene."

"I was thinking, during a big event like an awards ceremony, who would be better at speaking."

Zhang Zijing’s words made everyone laugh, and Yang Ni also laughed and said, "You’re overthinking this."

"Later, I thought about it again, and since we’re choosing a captain, I voted for Yuwei."

While saying this, Zhang Zijing even reached out to grab Ye Yuwei’s hand beside her.

Her bright, sparkling eyes were full of stars.

Wow!

"What are you guys doing?"

"Oh my god! This is a public place, you can’t be showing off your affection."

"I’m about to hyperventilate, my head is spinning."

"Don’t do this, I’m single!"

Ye Yuwei gripped Zhang Zijing’s hand tightly and laughed: "This is called eternal friendship."

Zhou Dan watched them silently, shaking her head inside.

She really disapproved of such behavior—it would create trouble for management.

"I also chose Yezi, because Yezi truly has leadership abilities."

"In a girl group, the captain is extremely important. You have to make everyone feel your capabilities, and you also need to communicate well with the company. Yuwei can handle both."

After Yang Ni finished saying this, she glanced over at Fu Xiaoyu.

"I also chose Yuwei. Even though I’ve interacted with Yuwei relatively little, back at the base, I could sense that she’s someone who can shoulder big responsibilities."

"Ever since our group was formed, we’ve really been through ups and downs. The things other groups might experience over several years, we’ve faced in just a month."

Fu Xiaoyu’s words made the atmosphere fall silent again. Some things weren’t necessarily unspeakable.

"So I thought, we must have someone who can take on the heaviest burdens during the most difficult times to step up as captain."

Everyone, including Zhou Dan, started clapping; Fu Xiaoyu had spoken directly to many people’s hearts.

Ye Yuwei was deeply moved: "Maybe it’s because I experienced a lot in my original group and honed my skills back at the base. My focus has always been on making sure our group can move forward smoothly."

Meng Wu felt somewhat uncomfortable but couldn’t say anything.

"What about Rainbow?"

Jiang Mengqi laughed and said:

"Honestly, I think Yezi could be more strict. Because whenever we set out, there’s always someone who’s late."

"Every time someone’s late, Yezi is the one who goes to call them. I think now that Yezi is the captain, she could say: This person is 10 minutes late, that person is 20 minutes late."

Lv Fangxin couldn’t help but laugh: "Are you assigning more tasks to the captain?"

Everyone burst into laughter, knowing that Rainbow was expressing dissatisfaction with those who were late.

Punctuality is one of the most basic professional ethics.

And when you’re late, others can only wait for you, which delays everyone’s work.

At this moment, Fu Xiaoyu stepped in to lighten the mood: "Actually, Yezi doesn’t need to call others; it’s just Lv Fangxin. Once she falls asleep, even thunderstorms won’t wake her up—and she snores."

Lv Fangxin immediately hugged Fu Xiaoyu: "I don’t snore! This is public!"

Everyone ignored Lv Fangxin and didn’t help her out.

Lv Fangxin became extremely embarrassed but couldn’t throw a tantrum because the camera crew was filming.

At this point, it was Yang Ni who broke the awkwardness, though her thoughts were unclear. She suddenly said, "Today we’ve chosen our captain, and it is... Yang Ni."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Yang Ni felt extremely embarrassed: "No, no, I take it back—it’s Ye Yuwei."

Finally, Ye Yuwei was given a solo interview session.

She knew this would definitely make it to the trending list.

"I might be a bit nagging sometimes."

"Because I need to remind everyone of so many things."

"Actually, there are still many areas I need to learn from others, like Yang Ni and Qiqi, who’ve both served as captains before."

Voiceover: Will you feel any pressure?

"There’s definitely pressure; you know how popular our group is."

"So many eyes are watching us—including the fans of the other 10 members."

"Questions like, ’Did you protect our bias?’ come up all the time, so yes, there’s pressure."

Voiceover: How will you deal with that pressure?

"Turn pressure into motivation! Yep! That’s the only way."

After the interview ended, Zhou Dan had a conversation with Ye Yuwei and offered some encouragement.

The captain selection video was uploaded.

As expected, Meng Meixuan’s fans completely went on the attack.

Fans of other members couldn’t help but speak up, but they were instantly torn apart.

It eventually escalated into a one-against-ten situation. Meng Meixuan’s fans flooded forums with complaints against Penguin’s unfairness, angrily accusing them of shady operations, stirring chaos.

In short, their only goal was for the entire group’s resources to be monopolized by their idol, with everyone else reduced to backup dancers and singers.

Although efforts were made to conceal it, the news about Meng Wu replacing Yezi and Fu Xiaoyu for a milk endorsement still leaked out.

This immediately delighted Meng Meixuan’s fans, who believed their protests had been effective.

They assumed their ’bias’ was about to reclaim the center position and take back the resources that belonged to her.

Even more exciting for them was the announcement that Meng Meixuan had landed a role in a prestigious movie adaptation of a major IP.

In this drama, she would have equal billing with another highly popular actress.

Fans led by Qiu Fan grew even more confident, exclaiming, "See? Our idol is at the pinnacle of fame—even stepping into films alongside top-tier stars."

Lv Fangxin and Ye Yuwei became the targets of relentless mockery.

West Street.

Li Jiaqi sat in a cafe, lightly stirring the rich-smelling coffee in her cup.

Her drama had wrapped up, and she had returned.

Feeling lonely and uneasy, she asked Yu Qingjia to meet her. Although Yu Qingjia agreed, Li Jiaqi wasn’t sure if she would actually show up.

She understood that Yu Qingjia now had a new CP pairing, and if paparazzi caught her meeting with Li Jiaqi again, it might affect her.

On the other side of the street.

Yu Qingjia watched her friend through the cafe window, biting her lip, her heart tangled with emotions.

She had snuck out while hiding this from Wang Yiran, knowing full well that if this meetup wasn’t work-related, Wang Yiran would definitely be angry.

After hesitating for a long time, she couldn’t resist the longing in her heart and walked over.

Her fingers gripped the door handle, heated by the sun, and pulled hard.

... It didn’t open.

Yu Qingjia’s pretty face flushed pink as she pressed her lips together—how embarrassing. Thankfully, no one noticed. Using more force, she gritted her teeth inwardly, scolding herself: Yu Qingjia, when did you become so timid?

After all, you are the riverside Go master, known as Hanoi’s Sage, Yu Qingjia.

"Sister Qingjia, you came after all."

The door opened from the inside, and a soft voice breezed through, gently brushing against Yu Qingjia’s thumping heart.

Li Jiaqi seemed serene like a fine drizzle in Jiangnan today, dressed in a water-blue pleated dress. Her long hair flowed over her tall, slender figure. Her brows curved like crescent moons, her smile like mellow wine—intoxicating.

"Jiaqi!"

Yu Qingjia didn’t know what to say, so her lips curved into a faint smile.

... Awkward.

"Sister Qingjia, I saw you walking over just now, so I came to help you with the door."

Yu Qingjia gracefully stepped aside, like a butterfly passing through a garden.

Yu Qingjia entered, continuously reminding herself to stabilize her emotions and stay calm.

The café had chic orange-cat wallpaper, cozy pearl chandeliers, soothing piano melodies, a full-bodied tranquility, and beautiful cornflowers.

The café owner truly adored the color orange.

The two sat at a window-side spot. Through the clear, transparent floor-to-ceiling glass, they could lazily watch people hurrying by on the street, undisturbed by the noise of the crowd.

"Sister Qingjia, how have you been lately?"

"Alright, same as always!"

"We haven’t seen each other in so long—it feels like we’re worlds apart."

Li Jiaqi gazed at her friend. Yu Qingjia remained as elegant and beautiful as ever, like a fine cup of tea—comforting and romantic, with those enchanting pink lips always carrying a charming smile.