CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 408 - 400 Rehearsing Together

In the dance studio, the eleven of them were all talking at once, almost giving the vocal coach a headache.

He knew girls tended to chat a lot when gathered together, but this level of chatter was something he was experiencing for the first time.

He had no choice but to intervene, "Everyone, take a look at the demo for the song and dance. We don’t have much time for rehearsal."

Hearing it was time for work, everyone became serious at once. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

This was considered their group’s first true promotional performance.

To avoid being ridiculed en masse again, the company was determined and allocated four whole days for their practice.

The song chosen for them this time was an emotional and inspirational piece.

The melody was beautiful, the structure simple and clear, weaving gently a warm energy of pursuing youthful dreams.

The prelude featured soothing guitar and gentle piano notes, outlining a refreshing melody.

The buildup from the introduction set up a perfect atmosphere for the chorus to shine.

The main vocalist for this section of the chorus was Duan Yuxin, the best voice in the group.

Nicknamed "Heavenly Voice Yuxin," she performed beautifully, infusing the song with an instantly captivating soul.

Her high notes were clear, resonant, and full of emotion. Though lacking in complicated technique, they felt like unpolished jade, raw yet stunning, gripping the listener’s ears in an instant.

This song didn’t feature a rap segment, deviating from the traditional girl group style.

Yet, it was exactly this kind of song that had the potential to become a timeless classic.

The whole song was incredibly ear-pleasing, something you could replay over and over without tiring of it.

As the eleven girls sang their respective parts, they all ended up in tears as they sang.

This song was truly written for them.

Every line they sang felt like an internal monologue after enduring trials and hardships.

It was their story—navigating a mist-shrouded night, holding onto their original aspirations while searching for the light of their dreams.

If someone had followed them from the start of the talent show, they would completely understand the emotions contained within.

"I can’t... I need a moment, I’m sorry." Meng Meixuan turned away, wiping her tears with reddened eyes.

"How is this song written so well? Did the lyricist know our story?" Duan Yuxin, equally moved, couldn’t suppress her emotions.

"They must understand us, otherwise, how could they have written such moving lyrics?" Lai Ruoxuan revealed she didn’t even dare sing the words because she felt like she would burst into tears the moment she started.

"The company really put their heart into it this time," Ye Yuwei said with her eyes rimmed red with emotion.

"Haha, the captain really is on a different level from us," someone teased.

"Aren’t I?" Ye Yuwei immediately shot back at Wu Zixuan.

"I also feel like the company put in real effort this time. For this promotional performance, we’re going to be the best," Zhang Zijing said confidently.

"I wonder how our costumes will be designed. Just hope it’s not another throwback to some 1980s rural aesthetic like the first time," Fu Xiaoyu commented, still haunted by memories of their debut stage outfits.

"That time we got so roasted. Forget the fans—I couldn’t even stand looking at myself," Lai Ruoxuan laughed.

"Thank goodness we didn’t have to wear swimsuits," Lv Fangxin suddenly quipped, causing the entire room to almost collapse with shock.

"Swimsuits?!" Yang Ni exclaimed, clutching her head in horror.

"Haha! Fangxin, what are you even thinking?"

"Don’t all girl groups eventually do swimsuit shows? I even saw Yuwei’s once. Wow!" With overly dramatic expressions and gestures, Lv Fangxin’s antics had everyone bursting into laughter, including the vocal coach who couldn’t hold back a laugh.

From a short distance away, a photographer tasked with capturing behind-the-scenes footage diligently filmed close-ups of each member amidst the chaos.

"Fangxin, you peeked at Yuwei? Isn’t Zijing going to beat you up?" Wu Zixuan was laughing so hard she almost couldn’t breathe.

Seeing Zhang Zijing’s frosty expression and Ye Yuwei’s embarrassment, Lv Fangxin quickly waved her hands, "Don’t misunderstand! I was studying!"

"Fangxin, you’re too much. You even managed to make it sound pure and innocent," Jiang Mengqi couldn’t stop laughing either.

"Studying what—foreign languages?" Lai Ruoxuan clutched her stomach from laughing too hard.

"Fangxin must have seen my old performances from Galaxy," Ye Yuwei tried to steer the conversation back on track, worried that the teasing would spiral out of control with all sorts of wild and inappropriate remarks.

"That’s right, that’s right!" Lv Fangxin nodded fervently, then added, "I also watched Qiqi’s videos!"

"Qiqi’s? You don’t even need to watch her videos—doesn’t she always show up dressed like that anyway?" Fu Xiaoyu said with a perfectly straight face.

"I do not! You’re all worse—last night, someone—mmph!" Li Zimeng suddenly clapped her hand over Qiqi’s mouth before she could finish her sentence.

"Alright, alright. Everyone calm down. We haven’t even mastered the song yet! We still have to shoot the MV, try on costumes, complete makeup tests, and rehearse. Time is tight," Ye Yuwei clapped her hands loudly to bring them back to focus.

The eleven of them snapped out of it and returned to work mode, going over every lyric line by line.

For those like Li Zimeng who had professional vocal training, the instructor was especially strict. They were encouraged to interpret their vocal segments using different techniques. This time, the choreography was also synchronized group dancing.

After two days of song practice, they moved on to dance rehearsals.

This routine involved synchronized moves without much focus on formation changes or challenging steps.

The key was precision, and the girls did a good job overall.

Their costumes were different from before, featuring a blue-and-white theme. Most wore t-shirts paired with pleated skirts, while a few wore casual outfits with distressed jeans. Their makeup was no longer excessive and dramatic but instead a fresh-looking semi-permanent light makeup.

Altogether, they looked like a group of vibrant, dream-filled college girls.

The outfits initially seemed too simple to the members, but once they arrived on the promotional stage, the outfits felt perfectly suited.

The platform hosting them this time was "Peach," which rivaled "Penguin" in prominence, and the program had spared no expense.

The stage design featured a vintage Roman garden aesthetic—a castle overgrown with vines and flowers, illuminated by a faint purple hue.

It exuded a sense of historical grandeur mixed with romantic charm.

Paired with their outfits and makeup, the stage had a cinematic quality to it.

It could be said that this stage broke free from the imitation of semi-island girl groups that "Talent Idols" had been accused of.

They no longer aimed to captivate the audience with sexy figures and alluring dance moves.

Instead, they sought to touch the audience with beautiful songs and a harmonious fusion of performers and stage.

This was undoubtedly one of the most iconic stages for the Talent Idol girls.

The most dazzling of them all were Ye Yuwei and Lv Fangxin, who seemed like incarnations of goddesses.

Ye Yuwei was especially eye-catching, particularly with her long legs. To motivate her to maintain her figure, Penguin even insured her legs for 10 million.

Even Qiqi, who usually seemed a bit out of place in the group, found her stride this time.

Her youthful appearance paired perfectly with the outfit, exuding a vibrant charm.

Jiang Mengqi, the sunny and rainbow-like sweet girl, also stood out brilliantly.

"Ah!"

During a rehearsal, the group was suddenly startled by a painful exclamation from Yang Ni.

"What’s wrong?" Ye Yuwei immediately rushed over.

"Something’s wrong with my shoe—I think I twisted my ankle," Yang Ni said, her face contorted in pain as she leaned on Fu Xiaoyu’s shoulder, lifting her right foot.

Ye Yuwei crouched down, gently removing Yang Ni’s shoe while saying, "Bear with it for a moment. Let me take a look."

"The shoes the company provided aren’t right—they’re really uncomfortable," Lai Ruoxuan frowned. For them, as dancers, not having comfortable and well-fitted shoes was a major issue.

Typically, new shoes needed some breaking in, but this time mismanagement had led to delays in preparation.

"Yang Ni, how are you feeling now?"

Ye Yuwei gently massaged her foot. From an external inspection, there didn’t seem to be anything abnormal, but Ye Yuwei knew that if it were a real injury, there might be further developments soon.

"It hurts, like sharp needles pricking me," Yang Ni winced.

"You need to go to the hospital and have a doctor apply treatment and medication," Ye Yuwei said decisively.

"How about we just buy some medicine ourselves? I’ve had sprains before," Yang Ni suggested, not wanting to hold up everyone’s progress.

"Yang Ni, you should head to the hospital! We can’t accurately determine the severity of your injury," Meng Meixuan chimed in.

"Exactly! If it gets worse, it’ll delay us even more," Ye Yuwei added, her tone serious.

"Alright, I’ll go to the hospital then," Yang Ni reluctantly agreed, convinced by Ye Yuwei’s words.

Ye Yuwei immediately called over an assistant to help Yang Ni out.

The mood across the entire team took a nosedive, and everyone found it hard to get back into the groove of practice.

"We need to find someone to temporarily fill Yang Ni’s spot, or we can’t rehearse," Meng Meixuan suggested.

"How about the teacher steps in?" Wu Zixuan proposed.

After considering for a moment, Ye Yuwei nodded. "Alright, let’s have the teacher sub for now while we wait for an update."

With uneasiness lingering in the air, they practiced for over three hours before receiving relieving news.

Yang Ni had sustained only a mild muscle sprain. After applying medication and avoiding strenuous activity, she would be fine within two days.