As always, Lu Hao methodically followed his own unique rhythm, persisting in his arduous training day after day. Every day, he would get up early and begin his physical training and skill improvement sessions with the rising sun. In addition to his daily self-training, he actively participated in various competitions, constantly accumulating experience and honing his skills through competition with different opponents. All of this was for one grand goal—to qualify for the highly anticipated 2008 Beijing Olympics and showcase his talent on the field.
Meanwhile, Qian Duoduo was not idle either. As one of the core members of Wanmao Group, she was fully engaged in the construction of the 2008 Olympic venues. The Olympic Torch Tower project, undertaken by Wanmao Group, was nearing completion, but it was also the most crucial and busiest time.
That day, Qian Duoduo, who had just finished an important meeting at the General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission, rushed back to the group company headquarters to continue dealing with the mountain of work on hand.
However, just as she stepped into the office and sat down in her boss's chair, before she even had a chance to read a few lines of text, Lu Yu rushed in like a whirlwind, followed closely by Lu Jin, whose face was full of anxiety.
Without a word, Lu Yu forcefully threw his heavy schoolbag onto the sofa beside him. Then, he strode over to Qian Duoduo's desk, braced himself on the table with both hands, leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and shouted impatiently, "Mom! I want to drop out of school and go to South Korea to become a trainee!"
Qian Duoduo gasped for breath, nearly choking on her own saliva. Her eyes widened as she looked at the boy in front of her, his face beaming with excitement as he envisioned the future. A question welled up in her mind: what was it that made this little guy so excited? Suddenly, she seemed to understand.
Now is a crucial moment when Korean entertainment is surging in and fiercely impacting the domestic entertainment market. Numerous idol groups from South Korea are springing up like mushrooms after rain, becoming popular not only in China but also in neighboring island nations.
Even before transmigrating into this book, Qian Duoduo had heard various rumors about South Korean trainees. It was said that those trainees lived extremely difficult lives, undergoing long hours of high-intensity training and enduring immense pressure every day. Some, with extraordinary luck and exceptional talent, might debut smoothly in just one year and embark on a path to stardom; however, many more could only silently struggle and wait on this path, sometimes spending a full ten years without ever seeing their day.
Thinking of this, Qian Duoduo turned his gaze to Lu Yu, who was only a teenager, and said earnestly, "Son, you must know that you are not yet an adult! You are about to enter high school and begin a new stage in your life. If you rashly sign a contract with an entertainment company now, you may lose the precious opportunity to continue your studies and go to university. Once the contract is signed, you will have to completely obey the company's arrangements and carry out various performance activities day after day."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Lu Yu with a serious expression: "Even though the current requirements for academic qualifications are not strict for the many talent agencies in China, academic qualifications will definitely become an important stepping stone in the future. You know, the time for learning is only a few short years, and once it is missed, it is difficult to make up for it."
In the future, you won't be able to be specially admitted to a sports university based on your athletic talent like your second brother. Actually, deep down, Mom has always hoped and longed for you to experience the unique atmosphere of high school and university firsthand. After all, some things, even if they can't be achieved now, may still be possible later; however, when it comes to studying, if you miss the right age, it might not be so easy to return to school and sit down quietly to study diligently.
After Qian Duoduo finally finished speaking, Lu Yu fell silent. His heart was filled with thoughts of the Korean entertainment company coming to China to select trainees, but he also knew very well that his mother always spoke her mind and would never say anything carelessly.
After all, she managed the family business so successfully that she not only won over her uncle and other business partners, but also grew Wanmao Group to its current massive scale. These achievements clearly demonstrate that her vision was unique and far beyond that of ordinary people.
After a fierce internal struggle, Lu Yu finally gritted her teeth, nodded slightly, and replied softly, "Alright... then I'll listen to Mom's arrangements."
Just then, Lu Jin, who had been anxiously watching from the sidelines, finally breathed a sigh of relief. She stepped forward, gently patted Lu Yu's shoulder, and said with a sigh of relief, "Oh dear! You really scared me to death!"
Hearing this, Lu Yu felt a little embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and replied apologetically, "I'm sorry, Third Brother, for making you worry about me so much."
Lu Jin waved his hand dismissively, showing no concern for his brother. He was never one to fuss over trivial matters, so why would he bother with such petty things?
The two brothers found a table outside Qian Duoduo's office and began working on their homework. Although Lu Yu had promised Qian Duoduo that he wouldn't go to South Korea to become a trainee, the thought still lingered in his mind. Therefore, he often found it difficult to concentrate on his homework and would frequently drift off into daydreams.
Sitting to the side, Lu Jin noticed his younger brother's absent-minded look and could only shake his head helplessly. He knew Lu Yu's inner turmoil and longing, but he didn't know how to comfort him.
As night fell, the two brothers finished their day of school and returned home. After dinner, both children had classes, so they went to their rooms without disturbing each other. Qian Duoduo glanced at his sons' doors and quietly chatted with Lu Yuan about what had happened that day. Lu Yuan sighed, "The kids are growing up; it's normal for them to have their own thoughts!"
When Lu Yuan mentioned Lu Yu's current singing and dancing, he continued, "There aren't that many messy things in the entertainment industry right now. Besides, you own an entertainment company. When your son grows up and really wants to go down this path, you can give him some guidance."
Qian Duoduo couldn't help but laugh out loud. She recalled the scene: "You didn't see the way Lao Si looked. He came to me with his eyes practically shining. Although I knew in my heart that he might actually have a future in this industry, the trainee life in Korea is just too tough. I really felt a little sorry for him..."
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