Chapter 115 Confirmed
Meng Fanxi's breathing became slightly sluggish.
To everyone present except him, the name was just a group name.
For him, VIER carries the memories of those years that he could only dream of but never reach. It is high above, dazzling with stars, but also full of cracks within the group. It is a crown full of thorns.
He didn't let anyone notice anything amiss, and glanced at the other two names.
They are "LINE6" and "Super Idol" respectively.
Vier felt like a completely different style, more like someone just there to make up the numbers, so the other five naturally leaned towards "Vier".
No one jumped to conclusions easily. Lin Ruohe asked, "What are the meanings behind these three names?"
Wei Ye pointed to each one and explained, "LINE6, as the name suggests, describes how your six lines converge to form this group. Star Boys is mainly related to Star TV, and it can be considered as a commemoration of your debut on Star TV's program."
"As for VIER," he said, his expression becoming more serious, "this name carries the company's high hopes and has never been used in the group name pool. It was Ji Xin who suggested putting it into the candidates this time."
"Him?" The six people exclaimed in surprise in unison.
Wei was amused by their reactions and shrugged. “In the company, there are no permanent enemies. Ji Xin is a bit obsessive, but not that stubborn. I heard from Meng Tan that Ji Xin has been following ‘Group Camp’ in real time. When he saw your value and knew that he could no longer stop you from debuting, he immediately switched to another role—how to make your group create the greatest value.”
Meng Fanxi asked, "Does he think we're a good fit for this group name?"
"Yes, and we discovered that, coincidentally, VI means the Roman numeral 6."
In their previous life, VIER debuted with 5 members, and later became 7 members. No matter what, they never had anything to do with the number 6. Now, however, they are associated with the number of members.
"So, what are your thoughts?" Wei Ye asked.
All six people looked at "VIER" in unison. The other five wanted to choose this name, while Meng Fanxi seemed a little dazed.
In this second life, not only are his teammates the same as VIER from his previous life, but even the group name has become VIER.
Aside from the initial complex emotions, a barely suppressed sense of excitement arose within him.
Having gone through the experience of being trained as a team, he completely trusts this team, and no difficulty can stop them.
Will they be able to rewrite the fate of VIER, who disbanded after only three years in the past?
Meng Fanxi was full of confidence.
Wei also asked for everyone's opinion. He looked at Meng Fanxi and asked, "Fanxi, what is your choice?"
Meng Fanxi answered without hesitation, "VIER".
All six members unanimously approved.
After overcoming numerous challenges, they finally got a group name – VIER.
In the days that followed, they officially became a debut group and had their own private practice room in the Excellence Building of Will Company. They no longer relied on Wei Ye's connections or a separate S-level practice room, but had a practice room that truly belonged to them.
Apart from Zhang Yang and Gu Huailang, the semester for everyone else is almost over. They are all engrossed in their studies, completely absorbed in preparing for the final exams.
Lin Ruohe's university is a bit far away, and he usually doesn't go back to the company when his courses are busy. Especially in the last few days, it seems that Lin Ruohe disappeared after chatting with Wei Ye. Apart from sending messages in the group, none of them have seen him much anymore.
When asked, Wei Ye only said that he had something to deal with. Wei Ye was also busy, as he and his planning team were busy preparing for his debut.
Xu You asked, puzzled, "Doesn't the night of the finals count as our debut?"
Wei also stated, "Of course not!"
He was somewhat agitated, clearly feeling that the debut shouldn't be so rushed. "The final only means you've earned the right to debut. The real debut day should be a day that's been carefully and meticulously planned. How can you share a day with people from other companies?"
Well, Meng Fanxi sighed helplessly. It seemed that even Wei Ye cared about the fact that not only they were debuting, but also three other people.
Wei also stated that the company's plan is to use the opening performance of the year-end star-studded gala as their official debut stage, and that day will be their debut date.
Xu You was speechless: "The other three will also be performing that day, so what's the difference?"
Wei Ye: "Of course it's different. I've confirmed with Star TV. Your show is the opening act, but their shows in the following programs will not be on the same stage."
They hadn't heard of Meng Fanxi before. They thought it was because the nine members who debuted were going to perform at the beginning. But after asking Wei Ye, they learned that as the group that had managed to maintain the team, they were entitled to perform at the beginning.
Using the opening performance of the Starlight Gala stage as the debut day stage naturally aligns more with Will Company's long-standing planning.
Recently at school, Meng Fanxi has clearly felt the different gazes around him. Qi Xiaohan and Xu Weiguang are also following their variety show closely. They will be debuting in the upcoming summer vacation and will only have time to go back to class when the final exams are coming up.
During break, they surrounded Meng Fanxi and asked her many questions, and everyone else in the class strained their ears.
Qi Xiaohan: "Did Jin Ziran really quit because she picked up her phone again?"
Meng Fanxi: How do you know this?
Xu Weiguang: "It's already been spread all over by various gossip bloggers."
Qi Xiaohan: "Also," he leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "is it true that the company doesn't want you to debut together?"
Meng Fanxi pondered for a moment before replying, "Half and half. Some agreed, some disagreed, but now everyone agrees." He smiled gently.
Before Qi Xiaohan could ask any more questions, Xu You suddenly transformed into the class's discipline committee member and loudly proclaimed, "The bell is about to ring, stop whispering!"
Most of the students in the class glanced at Xu You with confusion, then silently looked away when they heard the bell ring.
Meng Fanxi and Ren Yuchen exchanged a knowing glance and couldn't help but chuckle. This Xu You was still a little tyrant.
The changes at the school were obvious. Even though Xinghe High School was a long-established high school that had cooperated with Will for many years, the students there were very comfortable with Will's trainee students.
But now, when Meng Fanxi goes to the supermarket to buy things, the attention he attracts is incomparable to what it used to be. Some students even run up to him and ask for his autograph. Fortunately, he had practiced autographing in his previous life, so he can write it with ease now.
The students asking for autographs were even more surprised. Had Will Company really trained its trainees to this extent? They even had special training in signing autographs.
There were even more paparazzi crowding around the school gate during students' arrival and departure times, and many fans also planned to wait for them there, but they were all persuaded to leave by the school security guards.
Their stable routine of going to and from school during this period quickly became a trending topic, with many netizens praising them for prioritizing their studies and setting a good example for their fans.
More often than not, fans who joined the fandom through the talent show suddenly found themselves without the frequent material they received during the competition. They could only anxiously wait in the "Chasing the Light" fandom every day, watching the news slowly leak out from the school.
God knows how many times fans have watched the video released by Will's official account celebrating the six members' return to Will. Fans have counted countless times how many people were lined up in two rows at Will's company in the video, how many streamers were sprayed, and so on.
Although fans know that academic studies are important for their idols, they can't stand the lack of content. During this period, the once active fan groups gradually became quiet.
Some members' fan clubs' big fans don't hesitate to start arguments with other members' fans in order to maintain popularity and solidify their fanbase through quarrels. However, the harmonious relationship between the members revealed in the after-school photos seems to make the quarrels pointless.
The fan community is experiencing turmoil and uncertainty, and they can only find solace in criticizing the company for its inhumane behavior.
At school, Meng Fanxi finally finished her final exams, but before she could even relax, preparations for her debut were officially on the agenda, and her vacation was already firmly in Wei Ye's grasp.
The six of them gathered in Wei Ye's office. Lin Ruohe, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, looked a little tired. He had just finished his exams and dealt with some things. Seeing the members made him feel refreshed, and even chatting about trivial topics was quite interesting.
Before everything officially began, Wei, adopting the serious demeanor of the planning team leader, said, "There's something I want to make clear to you all."
Everyone stopped laughing and started listening attentively.
"Based on the existing data analysis, since the finals, the attention you have received has been decreasing, fan loyalty has also been decreasing, and all data have shown varying degrees of decline."
This is a fact that everyone can feel; after all, we are no longer in a period of complete isolation from the outside world like when we were recording "Team Up".
"But I hope you won't be anxious about this." Wei Ye's eyebrows furrowed, which might make those who didn't know him think he was angry, but it was actually his expression when he was focused.
“You are different from those groups that only have a two or three-year limited career after the talent show ends. They need to make the most of their popularity during the talent show, otherwise they will fade into obscurity after the limited period ends. But your goal is to be active in the entertainment industry for a long time. Temporary popularity only brings an illusion. You need to be patient and steady. Strength and excellent works are the foundation for a long-term career in this industry.”
Wei rarely spoke so sincerely with them. Meng Fanxi agreed with every word he said. After the finals, he adjusted his mindset and humbly faced all unknown challenges.
The other five understood Wei Ye's meaning and nodded solemnly.
Seeing that the young men in front of him were able to adjust their mindset and accept the status quo as he had expected, Wei was even more satisfied and then formally began to discuss the purpose of the meeting.
After a few phone calls, five or six young men carrying briefcases rushed in, quickly turning Wei Ye's office into a meeting room.
Several large characters were projected onto the smooth wall: VIER's new album in preparation.
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