Chapter Thirteen: Open Flute Entertainment
Wei, carrying the evidence Gu Huailang had given him beforehand, led a lawyer to the school and the police station to report the case.
The thugs who assaulted Gu Huailang were transferred to a juvenile detention center. As for Qu Liangze, since he hadn't laid a hand on Gu Huailang, he transferred schools with a disciplinary record. Before the transfer, Gu Huailang had approached him, wanting to ask him something tentative, but the other party was even more wary than him, so he had to give up.
Thinking about Gu Huailang's past experiences, Wei also discussed with Gu Huailang about transferring him to another school.
Since Weir Company does not have a partner junior high school, it is impossible to transfer Gu Huailang to the Star Class.
Wei then took Gu Huailang to the Second Middle School in Xinghe District to complete the transfer procedures. This junior high school had a good reputation and a strong academic atmosphere. Although Gu Huailang would not have any trainee partners, things like what happened to Qu Liangze would not happen.
Xinghe No. 2 Middle School has very high entry requirements. It requires not only providing numerous certificates and going through complicated procedures, but also taking an entrance test.
Wei handled everything without showing any impatience. Gu Huailang saw this and, during the exam, he practically squeezed every last drop of knowledge out of his mind, successfully passing the test.
Wei was also very happy. He actually had several junior high schools to choose from, but Gu Huailang's one-time approval saved him a lot of trouble.
After school at noon, Wei drove Gu Huailang, who had settled into two classes at the new junior high school, to one of his favorite restaurants for lunch.
He and the boss were acquaintances, and the boss specially booked a small private room for the two of them.
While waiting for the food to be served, Wei also told Gu Huailang about some of his arrangements: "No. 2 Middle School is not far from Xinghe High School. It's less than a ten-minute walk. I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the route in a bit. From now on, you can take the first-year high school bus to and from school. I'll arrange the rest."
"Okay, thank you." Gu Huailang secretly remembered this kindness.
"And another thing," Wei paused, then said, "I'm planning to create a boy band. The basic plan has already been approved by the higher-ups, and you are one of the members in my plan, as are they."
A look of surprise flashed in Gu Huailang's eyes.
It goes without saying who Wei Ye was referring to.
When Wei Ye heard Meng Fanxi ask him for help and mention the names of three other people, his heart immediately raced. He never expected that these four people had become friends without his knowledge.
This feeling is truly wonderful.
He then changed the subject: "However, your current level is still too high. It would be best to lower it to B level. Xu You and Ren Yuchen's sudden drop in level will definitely arouse suspicion. I'll just have to trouble you."
"And Meng Fanxi, if his evaluation is too high, I will also lower his level. Then I will have to trouble you to comfort him."
Although Gu Huailang didn't understand why, he still chose to believe Wei Ye and nodded.
Wei also instructed Gu Huailang not to tell the other three about today's conversation for the time being, and that he would formally inform them after his plan was revised and improved.
After a hearty meal, everything returned to normal.
After sending Gu Huailang to school, Wei didn't rush back to the company. Instead, he went to the company that Qu Liangze had signed with—KaiDi Entertainment.
His original plan was to inform Qu Liangze's company by phone about his actions, but when he found out which company it was, he decided to visit them in person.
Wei was no stranger to Kaidi Entertainment, as it was the company Zhang Yang signed with after leaving Weir.
Following the navigation, the car turned into an alleyway but couldn't go any further. Wei had no choice but to park the car nearby and walk in. After walking straight for about 200 meters, he saw rows of two-story commercial buildings. Among the shops, the orange sign of Kaidi Entertainment stood out.
Wei walked in, explained his purpose at the front desk, and then sat on the old sofa to wait, his eyes constantly scanning the space. The two-story space could at most fit two of his offices.
A thin, middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses and casual clothes came down from upstairs. He introduced himself as Mr. Hu, in charge of trainee management, and led Wei Ye to his office on the second floor.
Before going in, Wei glanced at the layout of the second floor. As he expected, if it weren't for the few employees still working at their desks, he would hardly believe that this was an entertainment company.
After they were seated, Wei got straight to the point, briefly describing Qu Liangze's misdeeds. "Mr. Hu, I'm here mainly to inform your company about some of Qu Liangze's bullying behavior at school, and I hope that you can discipline him in accordance with your company's regulations for trainees." Wei also handed Mr. Hu a copy of the disciplinary action issued by the school.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Hu's expression immediately changed, and he solemnly accepted the letter: "Of course. Please convey our condolences to student Gu."
Wei nodded.
After exchanging a few more meaningless words, Wei, before taking his leave, asked the question that had been on his mind: "Mr. Hu, where do your company's trainees usually practice?"
"Uh..." Mr. Hu's eyes flickered twice, and he gave an apologetic smile: "We can't disclose that."
Wei was surprised for two seconds, perhaps because he was afraid that Wei would go and cause trouble for Qu Liangze?
He explained, "Mr. Hu, you may have misunderstood. I was just wondering how you usually arrange things for the trainees, since this place doesn't seem to be suitable for their regular training."
Mr. Hu smiled and said, "We rented a training room outside for our trainees to practice. After all, we are a small company and cannot compare with the extravagance of Weir."
"I see," Wei thought, no longer seeking further explanation. He made a few modest remarks and walked out of the alley along the way he had come. While waiting for the green light, he thought again of the boy who had resolutely left the company.
Zhang Yang, from Weir to Kaidi, has he ever regretted it?
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With only two days left until the monthly exam, all the trainees at Will Company were on high alert. Meng Fanxi was under immense pressure, reviewing dance steps in the morning, during breaks, and while eating, constantly muttering to herself. She practically lived in the practice room every night.
The long break between classes was the perfect opportunity for Meng Fanxi to cram for his review. He sat in a corner with Qi Xiaohan and Xu Weiguang, asking them for advice on the monthly exam process. This concrete information was not in the booklet Wei Ye had given him, so he had to ask more questions.
The three were engrossed in their conversation, unaware that Xu You, who was flipping through a comic book in the distance, was looking increasingly grim.
"Is he possessed?" Xu You asked.
Ren Yuchen, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slightly opened them to look at the 'he' Xu You mentioned, and replied, "It's normal for him to be in this state of preparation for the first time taking the Weir monthly exam."
"Hmph." Xu You remained skeptical, flipping through the comic book in his hand with agitation.
Ren Yuchen seemed not to hear, his breathing was calm and long, as if he were really asleep.
After a while, Xu You couldn't resist and walked over to Meng Fanxi and the others.
Facing the direction Xu You was coming from, Qi Xiaohan glanced up and saw the "Demon King" walking menacingly towards them, his eyes fixed on Meng Fanxi. He immediately nudged his deskmate, sounding the alarm in his mind.
Meng Fanxi looked at Qi Xiaohan with a puzzled expression, then followed his gaze and turned back to meet Xu You's eyes: "?"
"I'm thirsty, go buy me a bottle of water." Xu You handed him his campus card and patted him on the shoulder.
This familiar feeling reminded Meng Fanxi of that dark and windy night when Xu You patted him on the shoulder, as if reminding him, as his younger brother, to fulfill his duty to run errands for his older brother.
There's just no way to deal with this immature kid. I'll just treat it as a relaxing walk.
Meng Fanxi nodded to Qi Xiaohan and Xu Weiguang, then walked out of the classroom, leaving the two bewildered in the non-existent wind.
He wasn't very familiar with the school's layout yet. Xinghe High School had a large area with all kinds of facilities and shops, but he hadn't experienced any of them.
When Qi Xiaohan and he went to the parking lot together, she mentioned supermarkets and shops, but she only had a general idea of the directions, so he had to ask as they walked.
The store was quickly discovered, and the easy success filled Meng Fanxi with confidence. With plenty of time to spare, he decided to go to the supermarket to browse and buy some snacks and daily necessities.
The supermarket was located in a remote spot in the southeast corner of the school, but that did not dampen the students' enthusiasm at all. Meng Fanxi easily reached his destination by following in the footsteps of most people.
Along the way, the Starlight Class badge on his school uniform attracted a lot of attention.
The return journey was not so smooth. Meng Fanxi was carrying a bag of shopping hauls. At first, she wanted to rely on her memory to return the way she came, but the more she walked, the fewer people there were, and she eventually wandered into the school's grove.
As he looked around at his return route, he suddenly noticed a strange corner.
That is...
Meng Fanxi noticed a student standing in a depression in the woods not far away, burying something with his feet. He instinctively sensed something was wrong and slowly hid behind a giant stone tablet to observe it closely.
The man looked around warily. Meng Fanxi retreated and hid the moment he looked over, and also got a clear look at the man's face.
Jin Ziran!
How did he end up here?
Suppressing his unease, Meng Fanxi waited a while before slowly peering out. Jin Ziran had already walked towards the other exit. Only after watching him completely disappear into the distance did Meng Fanxi emerge from behind the stone tablet.
Should we hurry back to the classroom or investigate further?
Meng Fanxi had never seen Jin Ziran do anything sneaky. In his previous life, Jin Ziran had openly and honestly asked him to withdraw from W1 in front of everyone.
We must start over and not let this uncertainty prevail again.
Meng Fanxi put the bag in his hand down and walked naturally to where Jin Ziran had stopped. It was a sunken pit with a crack about a hand's width in it. The soil in one spot was a different color from the surrounding soil, indicating that it had been newly covered.
Meng Fanxi lay down and reached out to turn over the soil. The soil was compacted but not thick, gradually revealing what was buried.
It was a CD, its surface covered in scratches. The label on the flipped-over surface was also mottled and worn. Blowing away the remaining dust, one could vaguely make out the handwritten words on it, the strokes elegant and sharp—Zhang Yang.
Zhang Yang, this name is very famous, but is it the same person?
Considering Jin Ziran's actions, Zhang Yang and he should have met on a TV show in their past lives. How come they are involved now? So it's probably because they have the same name.
Putting aside his questions, Meng Fanxi put the CD into his bag and hurriedly ran out of the grove, asking for directions as he ran, finally managing to enter the classroom before the school bell rang.
After class, Meng Fanxi distributed the snacks she had bought to the people around her. When she handed one to Xu You, he grabbed her and looked her up and down, his eyes filled with disdain. "You managed to trip and fall at the supermarket?"
Meng Fanxi was speechless. He knew he was covered in dirt, especially his pants, where the mud on his knees was impossible to get rid of. He thought he could just bear it and change when he got back at noon, but Xu You took the opportunity to complain about him.
He was about to retort when he suddenly remembered that Xu You and Ren Yuchen knew many people and might be able to identify the owner of the disc. So he ran to retrieve the disc he had kept and told them what he had seen.
He only described Jin Ziran's appearance and did not mention his name.
Xu You first examined the disc critically by pinching the edge with two fingers. When he saw the name, he suddenly stood up straight, excitedly holding the disc with both hands, his eyes sparkling, and said, "It's Zhang Yang's disc! I got his autograph at the company before, and it's definitely his handwriting."
"You asked him for his autograph?" Meng Fanxi found it hard to believe that Xu You, this free-spirited, arrogant, and naive boy, would actually ask someone for an autograph.
Seemingly dissatisfied with Meng Fanxi's reaction, Xu You had Ren Yuchen act as a cover while he secretly turned on his phone, quickly tapped a few times, and played a video.
Meng Fanxi stared wide-eyed at the boy in the video, only to hear Xu You earnestly recommending him in her ear: "He sings very well, and his singing ability is extremely high. If he hadn't left the company, I might have already become his apprentice. No one can dislike his singing."
"Remember to follow him and give him lots of coins, okay! Oh well, you've discovered my hidden gem of a singer."
Meng Fanxi: ...
Did you know that you later dissed your amazing singer and it even topped the trending searches?
He gazed at Xu You, who became talkative whenever he talked about Zhang Yang, and felt a complex mix of emotions he couldn't express.
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