Chapter 25 The more afraid you are of him, the more he takes advantage of you...
In the original book's introduction, the female protagonist's control group, "Yu Shuling," is in a girl group that is not only completely unpopular, but also has very eccentric teammates.
The author didn't describe them in detail, but they were all eccentric. Lin Yujie was one of the more detailed ones. She was said to have slapped a young man backstage at a concert. Some people speculated that he was her boyfriend. It's unclear when they started dating, but this didn't fit her carefully cultivated image, which greatly disappointed her fans. As a result, she was suspended from activities for several months as punishment.
Shortly after her incident, the group disbanded due to the bizarre behavior of her teammates. "Yu Shuling" saw the female lead Qi Xiuxiu, who also debuted through a talent show but was incredibly successful, and became extremely jealous. After taking irreversible actions, she was taken offline and imprisoned.
At this very moment, it is the height of summer, and the sun is blazing.
Yu Shuling and Chuan Nai walked side by side down the company corridor. Although the air conditioning was on, it wasn't very strong, and their loose-fitting clothes looked a bit heavy and lacked any aesthetic appeal.
Girls in their early twenties like them, even if they're not celebrities, usually dress up in the summer, looking glamorous like beautiful butterflies, becoming a scenic highlight of the summer. Kawana's expression was indifferent, her delicate face possessing a coldness that kept people at a distance, but the oversized clothes ruined the beauty of her face.
Yu Shuling knocked on the door, and after a while, the door was pushed open, and someone swaggered out. When his gaze fell on the two pretty young girls, a sly smile appeared in his small eyes, and he reached out to pat Yu Shuling on the shoulder, but she subtly dodged it.
General Manager Zheng's full name is Zheng Zhide. He is in charge of operations and planning at the company, which means he has considerable power for the artists. He called the two of them over to discuss their appearance on the show.
There is a survival-themed outdoor reality show called "The Secret of the Wilderness" or "Wilderness Secret" for short. Viewers jokingly refer to it as "where guests die in the wilderness, it will become a secret."
Among the dozen or so variety shows airing in the same time slot, this show's best rating is second place, and its worst rating is usually fifth or sixth, which is conservatively in the middle. The regular guests include veteran hosts, and the ratings mainly depend on whether the guests in each episode have jokes and can have fun.
The company is doing a great job providing them with such resources. The recording will be done through a combination of live streaming and edited pre-recorded segments, similar to the dating reality show that Yu Shuling participated in, but the tasks will be much more daunting.
Wasteland? Island? Desert? Large-scale escape room? Anything you can imagine, even the most bizarre and unusual, might appear. In the first season, they even invited top celebrities, but later, even with enough money, almost no A-list stars were willing to go.
Such physical exertion is already quite significant for a normal person, especially considering the various challenges the production team puts on the guests, making them suffer immensely.
This kind of program is suitable for inviting idols or athletes, who are physically demanding. Idol concerts require singing and dancing on stage for hours, so their stamina is essential. However, idols rely on their looks and are mostly concerned about their image. "Wild Secret" has a natural conflict with the image of artists; if they want to maintain their image, they definitely can't play the part.
Generally, only those who are eager to gain exposure or want to climb to a higher level will try their luck. However, the show is indeed exciting, and although the number of viewers fluctuates, the fixed base is still considerable. Being able to secure two spots is already a pleasant surprise.
Kawana, as the main dancer in the team, certainly has excellent physical strength. Although Yu Shuling is a soul transmigrator, her body and soul have been enhanced in all aspects after the original owner's body merged with hers, so she is not afraid of such extreme variety shows.
“You can go back and look at the style of previous episodes to get a general idea, but,” Zheng Zhide changed the subject, seemingly out of concern, “this kind of show is really physically demanding for girls. There was a female guest who vomited after going on stage before…”
As they were talking, Yu Shuling suddenly noticed that Chuan Nai's expression was off.
At the large mahogany desk, Kawana stood closest to Zheng Zhide, with Yu Shuling to her right. The two were about two fists apart, so she hadn't noticed the other's extremely slight trembling earlier.
Kawana squinted, seemingly trying to suppress her emotions, but the misty tears in her eyes betrayed her strong resistance and unease. Yu Shuling subconsciously looked over and saw the man's broad, thick hand clenching and rubbing Kawana's fingers in his palm, while the girl's other hand was clenched into a fist, her whole body trembling.
Yu Shuling frowned.
She seemingly casually tugged at Kawana, but with considerable force, nearly causing the unsuspecting person to stumble. Fortunately, her character in the original story was indeed impulsive, and for a moment no one noticed anything amiss. Yu Shuling feigned excitement:
"Mr. Zheng, I think that wilderness reality show is perfect for me and Kawana! We often play those kinds of games in the dorm, so experiencing it firsthand would definitely be the best!"
The mischievous hand suddenly missed its target. Zheng Zhide looked up at Yu Shuling, who had interfered, with displeasure, but he couldn't show it too obviously. He coughed lightly and made up a few excuses, but his gaze towards Chuan Nai was still lingering as the two of them left.
His gaze was like that of a wolf or a tiger, like a greedy wasp that had plucked a drop of honey from a flower, relentlessly pursuing her with a ferocious and venomous glint.
Kawana shivered. Just as she closed the door, her hand was suddenly gently grasped by a girl's warm hand. Unlike the rough plundering and teasing of men, Yu Shuling's palm was warm and comfortable. Her slightly longer fingers gently intertwined with hers, bringing a strong sense of security.
"In the future, just avoid things like this. You're an artist in the company; he's not powerful enough to control everything," Yu Shuling whispered. "Why are you so afraid of him?"
Lyer is a limited-time group; their contract will end in six months. At worst, they can switch to another company. This company is only a mid-sized enterprise and has absolutely no influence in the industry regarding the future of a departing artist. Even if they offend this person, they'll only be out of the spotlight for six months at most. After that, given Kawana's abilities, her future is still uncertain.
Some men, the more afraid you are of them, the more they take advantage of you. Anyway, once the contract is terminated, you can just run away. Why bother to be nice to such a jerk?
But the next moment, Yu Shuling felt the girl's hand gently break free from her grasp, and her tone light and somewhat cold as she distanced herself from the girl.
Kawana lowered her head even further, as if from the moment she saw Kawana, the other person had never openly raised her head. Such a beautiful face, yet unwilling to expose itself to the sunlight. To put it bluntly, it was like a rat that couldn't show its face in public, unwilling to come out of the darkness even if someone dragged it, curled up in a gloomy corner.
The "thank you" was said very briefly.
"Also, don't worry about me, just take care of yourself." Kawana said even more directly afterward, then strode towards the dormitory, leaving Yu Shuling alone in the air-conditioned corridor.
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Author's Note: Kawana Nana is a girl with a story TT
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