mijobooks Chapter 45, Huh? Me?
Chapter 45, Huh? Me?
Yan Xi always wears sportswear and carries a backpack.
The sports jackets sold on discount on shopping websites are of excellent quality and easy to clean. Combined with a large backpack that can hold a whole set of changes of clothes and school textbooks, it is the most convenient choice for her.
While she lacks the youthful energy expected of a girl her age, for Yan Xi, who is already graceful, beautiful, and tall, it is actually a unique and outstanding outfit that doesn't look dowdy at all.
When she arrived at the elevator lobby on the first floor of the company, she moved to a corner to avoid her large backpack bothering others.
Ding--
The elevator quickly arrived at the first floor, and Yan Xi was startled when the elevator door opened.
Gao Xiao and Du Lingyi were standing inside.
It wasn't surprising that the former met her at the same company, but the other party seemed to have become much more hostile towards her, with the gloomy anger on his face almost solidifying; the latter, on the other hand, followed Gao Xiao calmly and expressionlessly.
Two of the people this company least wanted to meet, yet they always seemed to run into each other unexpectedly.
She switched to a defensive stance, looking wary, and watched as the other person walked out of the elevator and brushed past her.
Gao Xiao's narrowed eyes were filled with emotions like "How dare you—" and "Why—" as he left a sinister message in her ear:
"Shameless crony."
"you say……!"
Yan Xi wanted to retort and question him, but she held back.
Du Lingyi paused briefly beside her, offering a greeting devoid of anger or emotion.
"Good morning."
Before Yan Xi could respond, she had already walked away and disappeared around the corner.
Yan Xi stepped into the elevator.
Only after the metal door closed did she lean against the wall of the compartment, deflated, and gently pat her chest, muttering, "How inexplicable."
Thank goodness.
Although that guy joined the company, he wasn't assigned to my team; instead, he was temporarily handed over to Songlan for guidance.
Gao Xiao and Du Lingyi, those annoying guys have all gotten together.
Otherwise, having to face that face every day would be incredibly uncomfortable.
Staring blankly at her reflection in the elevator door, watching the numbers on the elevator screen keep increasing, the girl shrank back, feeling a little uneasy.
I'm not feeling much better right now.
Ever since he said things like "playing with me" to Cheng Chen, coming to the company has been an ordeal.
The morning after that day ended, as she regained her senses, her shame exploded.
Whenever I recall my words and expressions at that time, I can't help but dig my toes into the ground and feel a chill run down my spine.
Is someone who can say such things so openly still human?
Recalling Cheng Chen's solemn and earnest expression, and the tone of his devout agreement to "play with" her, she wished she could commit suicide on the spot.
The creators don't even look human.
There are no humans left in this company.
From then on, Yan Xi almost always avoided Cheng Chen.
Even when taking classes in the same venue, she would try to hide in the farthest corner, refusing any one-on-one interaction or eye contact, appearing even more socially anxious than Candle Tears.
Fortunately, Cheng Chen continued to treat her with the same attitude he had always had.
The problem is that Cheng Chen continues to treat her with the same attitude he always has.
Lost in thought, Yan Xi didn't notice the chatter of her colleagues in the elevator. She only heard words like "press conference," "debut," and "pre-arranged." Because the discussion was quite heated, Yan Xi wondered if something big had happened at the company again.
Adding to the unsettling feeling was Gao Xiao's almost hostile remark about her being a "connected person."
Ding--
The magical girls' exclusive lounge floor, where each trainee has their own small room, and shared shower rooms and lockers are also located here.
Yan Xi stuffed her belongings into the locker, transformed, and walked out of the lounge.
Just then, two magical girls walked side by side from the right.
The zither's melody and the spring water.
After suffering a severe blow, Yinfu Entertainment has been actively recruiting new magical girls to join the company. The two girls were newcomers recommended by other producers, so in theory, Eya could be considered a 'senior'.
However, she has gotten used to avoiding other people and even makes way for her juniors.
In a normal scenario, the two parties would nod to each other in greeting and then pass by.
However, today Chunshui took the initiative to talk to her.
"Eh, are you Senior Eiya?"
The raven that stepped aside to let him pass was stunned, and nodded blankly involuntarily.
"Wow, good afternoon, senior."
Chunshui didn't say anything, but after confirming her identity, he greeted her with a smile and then left.
Zheng Lu's expression changed after Yan Xi admitted it, and he kept looking at her with a very complicated look.
The two walked away and disappeared into the elevator.
"What exactly happened?"
Huiya felt a growing sense of unease and quickened her pace toward Cheng Chen's office.
Pushing open the door, Cheng Chen was sitting behind his desk, legs crossed, just like any other day.
"You've come at the perfect time."
Upon seeing her, Cheng Chen waved. "The practice session this afternoon is canceled. I have other work that requires your attendance."
"Work? What exactly...?"
Huiya stood at the door, hesitant to speak.
"Don't worry," Cheng Chen said again, "It's about the Songlan concert last time."
"A concert?"
"Yes, the last concert was disrupted by a demon, which not only caused losses but also led to the performance being interrupted halfway through. The company naturally needs to issue a formal statement to the public. Therefore, a press conference will be held at the company this afternoon in conjunction with the relevant municipal departments. You are also somewhat involved, so you need to attend."
Cheng Chen paused briefly, then smiled at the nervous magical girl, "Don't worry, you don't need to do any interviews or anything special. The company has arranged everything. You just need to sit there and make an appearance."
"Is that all?"
"That's all."
Cheng Chen made a solemn vow.
"I'm your producer, would I lie to you?"
……
Click click.
The endless sound of camera shutters and flashes filled the air, while a dense, bustling crowd thronged the audience.
Huiya shrank back, beginning to regret her actions.
As soon as she stepped into Cheng Chen's office, she had a vague feeling that something was wrong.
Before she could figure out what the problem was, she was already being forced into a chair at the press conference.
Look at my colleagues: the president, the company's boss; Songlan, the company's top idol; Vice Mayor Liang, the future heir to Yincheng; and myself... Wait, who am I? Where am I? What have I done to deserve sitting here with them?!
Despair began to set in my heart, and my body began to tremble.
The urge to escape is rising!
As her eyes darted around, Huiya spotted Cheng Chen in the first row below the stage, quietly encouraging her with hand gestures.
The crow suddenly settled down.
"Welcome to today's joint press conference."
As the president, Jiang Fei spoke loudly into the microphone, her clear voice drowning out the noise, and the scene immediately quieted down.
On the stage where all the cameras were pointed, Huiya glanced sideways and realized that Jiang Fei's expression remained completely unchanged in the face of such a massive spectacle.
"That's amazing..."
She murmured from the bottom of her heart.
Jiang Fei continued calmly, "We deeply regret the accident that occurred at the Songlan Yincheng Arena concert last week. The compensation and follow-up for the audience members have all been completed today. Yinfu Entertainment promises to work with the municipal government to compensate all units and individuals who suffered losses due to the accident."
"The culprit who caused this accident was known as the 'Salt Lord,' a demon who committed numerous crimes in Yin City and the Southern Federation. He has now been executed."
The noise at the scene suddenly increased as reporters bombarded the audience with questions about this explosive news.
Magical girls are ultimately different from ordinary idols.
They possess the attributes of "heroes" rather than traditional performers, and as "heroes," they inevitably bear more expectations and demands.
Yinfu Entertainment cannot play the role of a mere victim; it must demonstrate strength and responsibility in the public eye.
As the press conference proceeded, Jiang Fei and Liang Ziyi answered questions from the audience one by one.
Time slowly passed, and Huiya breathed a slight sigh of relief.
It seems to be just an ordinary press conference, and has nothing to do with me.
"...At the same time, although the main culprit has been brought to justice, the grief caused by the accident will not be extinguished. In order to prevent such incidents from happening again, Yinfu Entertainment will work with the municipal government to complete the final cleanup work: by next week, the calamity beasts that have made a pact with the demon 'Salt Master' will be eradicated to prevent future troubles."
Jiang Fei spoke with forceful words, dropping one bombshell announcement after another.
With the flashes going off incessantly, Huiya had no choice but to look away, but then she unconsciously glanced at Cheng Chen sitting in the audience.
At this moment, Cheng Chen was smiling gently, intently watching Jiang Fei as she spoke.
For some reason, a strange emotion welled up inside her.
Finally, I'd like to introduce someone to you.
Jiang Fei's words interrupted Huiya's daydreaming.
She extended her hand to her, and Huiya, caught off guard, stood up from her chair: "President?"
"Miss Huiya is an important member of Yinfu Entertainment. Today, I am introducing her to everyone not only because she stepped forward when the accident happened and faced the disaster beast, but also because her kindness, integrity and strength deserve to be seen by more people."
Jiang Fei patted Huiya on the shoulder, and the spotlight immediately flashed hundreds of times.
"As we all know, Yinfu Entertainment doesn't have many active artists right now, and fans are eagerly anticipating new artists from Yinfu who can bring brilliance and happiness to everyone on stage. As the founder of Yinfu Entertainment, I'm happy to announce that Magical Girl Eja will officially debut this season, becoming the first idol to debut in Yinfu's 3rd Project!"
The young female CEO handed the microphone to Huiya and nodded encouragingly: "Say a few words to everyone."
The young magical girl took the microphone and said, "Huh? Me?"
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