CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 431 - 423: A Nearby Idol

"Hello everyone, hi, thank you!" Aming greeted the audience and thanked Ye Yuwei.

"Today, we’re going to have a very, very special day."

"Because in just a few days, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the theme of today’s fan meeting is..."

The eleven girls laughed together, "Reunion!"

"Today, Natural Girl is going to spend a warm and joyous fan meeting with all the fans here."

The host’s voice was rather pleasant, with a vibe like that of a big brother next door.

"Our two opening songs set the stage on fire, didn’t they?"

"Yes!"

"Did you like them?"

"Yes!"

The light boards in the audience swayed as everyone became increasingly excited.

"Let’s give the girls of Natural Girl the warmest applause and cheers."

The fans below the stage started cheering excitedly again, and the eleven girls on stage grew just as enthusiastic.

The host was excellent at managing the atmosphere of the event.

"Calm down a bit, everyone. I know you all are big fans of these girls."

"As you all know, Deep City has seen some rain recently."

"But the moment these eleven girls arrived, the rain stopped—they brought us ’clear skies.’"

Li Ke chuckled and shook his head at the host’s words, thinking it was quite an over-the-top remark.

Still, the mood of the event became visibly lighter with the laughter.

Lv Fangxin stopped coughing and seemed to relax, enjoying the scene.

"Today, in addition to the fans present, we also have many friends watching via livestream."

"These eleven ladies are also ambassadors for our streaming platform—please greet the viewers watching online!"

As the host spoke, Ye Yuwei and the others smiled and waved at the camera in greeting.

What they didn’t realize was that a member of a rival girl group, one looking to measure up against them, was also watching.

"They’re not bad, I guess?" Zhang Yu murmured, though secretly taken aback, her words remained defiant.

"They’ve improved a lot—even that laggard, Lv Fangxin, can sing and dance now," Xu Mengchen said with a frown.

"Lv Fangxin used to only be able to dance, not follow the vocals, but now she seems to be doing alright," Lu Shanshan, adjusting her glasses, chimed in.

"What if they’re lip-syncing?" Dong Zixuan glanced at the group.

Yu Qingjia furrowed her brows in disbelief. "Can’t you tell if it’s live vocals or not?"

Dong Zixuan lowered her head in embarrassment, realizing that resenting competitors and ignoring their own reality were two different things.

"Since their debut, all their performances except the first show have been live or semi-live," Yu Qingjia acknowledged Natural Girl’s bravery with some respect.

In their own small theater performances, 98 percent of the time they only lip-synced.

This caused a significant issue—the few professionally trained members could hold their ground, but their overall sing-and-dance ability was weak.

"Isn’t Natural Girl’s schedule super tight? How do they find time to practice?" Zhang Yu asked.

"They must be sacrificing their rest time to practice," Lu Shanshan guessed.

"That’s how they managed to rise above the harsh competition and earn their debut spots," Xu Mengchen said with a hint of envy.

Yu Qingjia added, "Bingbing was right—if we want to compete, we need to hone our singing and dancing skills relentlessly."

"Exactly. A small theater can only offer so much; we need real skills to make it out of the village," Wang Yiran agreed.

"It’s such a pity—we can’t face off against them," Zhang Yu said, looking disappointed.

"What would we even compete on? We don’t have the technical abilities," Dong Zixuan’s comment cast a silence over the group.

"Don’t lose heart. We’re also practicing. Someday, we’ll have a real showdown with them," Yu Qingjia declared, her bright eyes gleaming with confidence and determination.

Venue

The eleven girls on stage were doubled over laughing after playing a game with the fans just moments ago.

The host, laughing as well, continued with the agenda:

"We just saw how impressive a few of the girls’ dance moves were."

"The choreography of the first song is aligned with the lyrics, holding a special meaning."

"Now, let’s learn the moves from the girls. How about that?"

Ye Yuwei stepped forward immediately. Though she seemed slightly downcast, her spirits lifted knowing it wasn’t Meng Meixuan standing center stage.

Besides, having the captain lead was a fair and sensible arrangement.

On the other side, Qiu Fan was livid, wishing she could throw her glowstick onto the stage.

To her, there was only one rightful star today—Meng Meixuan.

Everyone else was just background support, unworthy of even being minor characters.

However, extreme fans like her were the minority. Most were still happy to show respect to the captain.

"Let’s all teach together!" Ye Yuwei said with a grin before retreating into the group.

This gesture moved the rest of the team deeply.

Originally, this segment had been assigned just to Ye Yuwei, but she made it group-inclusive anyway.

The intention was clear: to engage the fans of every member, promoting unity and camaraderie.

Even the host found it surprising—weren’t these girls supposed to be rivals behind the scenes?

"Let’s all do this together!"

"Remember when you used to be as free as the wind!"

Together, they sang while extending their right arms, holding up three fingers to mimic the symbol of a torch of freedom.

Oh!

The host exclaimed loudly, "This is..."

"This is the Torch of Freedom symbol," Ye Yuwei explained.

The fans below began imitating and interacting enthusiastically, shouting loudly in unison.

"This is genuinely creative and amazing—the fans are ecstatic."

"We’ve just played games and interacted with everyone."

"So now, shall we gift a song to our fans?"

Ye Yuwei adjusted her microphone with a smile. "Alright, we’ll dedicate the song ’Clear Yarn’ to everyone."

The host quickly exited the stage. The lights dimmed, leaving a warm and soft glow behind.

This light resembled the feeling of lounging under a large tree, basking in the sunlight peeking through leafy branches.

The introduction to the song began—calm and soothing, like a lyrical poem.

This time, the eleven girls didn’t dance but walked toward the side stage while singing.

They waved to fans as they sang, some even crouching down to shake hands with those by the edge of the stage.

This close interaction drove the fans in the front row wild.

Some were so overwhelmed that they started crying.

Fans further back were consumed with envy, screaming their idols’ names at the top of their lungs.

Li Ke stood frozen as a pair of impossibly long legs came into view before him.

He felt as if he were under a magic spell, trembling uncontrollably.

Dazed, he lifted his head, catching sight of that breathtaking face he dreamed of day and night.

Lv Fangxin recognized him as a devoted fan. She crouched down and extended her pristine hand.

Li Ke, as if acting on pure instinct, raised his hand to meet hers. At the moment their hands touched, his heart felt as though it might burst out of his chest.

But soon enough, that intoxicating feeling passed him by.

When he came back to his senses, the members were already heading back to the main stage. They smiled and waved as they went.

The entire fan meeting had morphed into a sea of warmth and emotion.

The big screen magnified the members’ images, allowing everyone to observe every little detail of the girls at this moment.

Especially their eyes and subtle expressions, which resonated profoundly with the audience.

As the final notes faded, each girl struck various heart-shaped poses to express their gratitude.

An unintentional hug between Ye Yuwei and Lv Fangxin sent waves of excitement through the crowd.

Their relationship had long been the inspiration for countless fanfiction stories.

Lai Ruoxuan even darted around the stage, living up to her reputation as the tireless little fawn.

This interaction during a slow song pushed fans’ imaginations to the peak.

Fans who bought front-row tickets instantly felt the steep price was well worth it.