CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 430 - 422: Showcasing Personality

Venue

Lv Fangxin finished singing her line and smirked to herself with quiet satisfaction.

She felt she didn’t make a mistake and performed quite well.

This expression was quickly captured by the cameraman.

Backstage, Zhou Dan listened to the singing on stage, feeling both happy and heartbroken.

To achieve the "perfect" effect, Da Chuan spared no expense in hiring a top-tier sound engineer this time.

Many people might not understand the true value of a sound engineer.

For a concert to succeed, it absolutely needs an excellent sound engineer.

Otherwise, in a venue so large, the sound wouldn’t transmit clearly to the audience, and various noises could arise.

Having a sound engineer capable of creating the same audio effect for thousands of people as those in the front row is incredibly costly.

Still, this expense is unquestionably worthwhile.

Whether it’s Ye Yuwei’s slightly magnetic tone, or Duan Yuxin’s clear voice, they can both be heard crisply by every member of the audience.

Ye Yuwei couldn’t help but admire her sisters as she performed.

Despite the intense dance routines, they could still sing steadily.

The years of professional training go without saying—even with their packed schedules, they still insist on practicing.

As the saying goes: a single minute on stage takes ten years of effort behind the scenes.

Their success was by no means sheer luck.

Under dazzling lights, all 11 members delivered a synchronized dance with a strong rhythmic feel, creating a powerful visual impact for the audience.

To ensure the final "snap" effect, they practiced nearly six to seven hours a day.

They meticulously dissected moves in front of mirrors, even using rulers to measure angles.

For those fleeting three seconds, their reactions were almost purely instinctive.

After one song, Li Ke thought the host would come on stage.

Unexpectedly, the 11 members launched into another song.

This time, it was predominantly singing-focused.

Opening the performance was Meng Meixuan, followed by Wu Zixuan. With years of collaboration, the two were in perfect sync, breathing naturally together, harmonizing beautifully.

Next came Ye Yuwei and Yang Ni. Both their voices carried a hint of magnetism.

However, Ye Yuwei’s voice was cleaner and more transparent, while Yang Ni’s carried traces of weariness from the journey.

Lv Fangxin delivered a line, after which Duan Yuxin, Fu Xiaoyu, and Jiang Mengqi sang their verses.

The most challenging part of the chorus was given to Li Zimeng and Lai Ruoxuan.

Zhang Zijing sang the bridging segment to tie it all together.

The 11 members sang the song twice, showcasing an outstanding performance.

You could say it fully demonstrated the strength of the group.

The fans in the audience felt they were witnessing something entirely fresh—the group seemed reborn.

No wonder they’re considered Huaxia’s top girl group.

After two songs, all the lights on the main stage turned on, while many of the colorful lights dimmed. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The host stepped out from backstage and announced, "Let’s all welcome ’Natural Girl!’"

Li Ke noticed Ye Yuwei standing in the center position—this was the usual formation they used when attending interviews.

Flanking her were Wu Zixuan and Meng Meixuan, with the rest positioned accordingly.

"Hello everyone, we are... ’Natural Girl,’" they shouted their group name in unison, followed by individual introductions based on their original ranking positions.

"Damn!" Li Ke heard someone mutter angrily behind him, while others in different locations were quietly cursing too.

Clearly, there was dissatisfaction toward Meng Meixuan and Wu Zixuan, though there wasn’t much that could be done.

This introduction, however, was quite interesting.

Apart from Rainbow Jiang Mengqi, none of them used nicknames from the original group.

Nor did they adopt the widely known titles they earned during the "Natural Girl" show.

This was actually a calculated commercial strategy.

Da Chuan was aiming to erase their past identities as part of the original group or in the show.

They were no longer being marketed as idols.

While the nickname might seem ordinary, its underlying meaning could be profound.

It even became a form of psychological cue, like Rainbow Jiang Mengqi.

If she continued to call herself that, she’d forever remain just a sweet girl.

However, the nickname also had its advantages—it immediately drew audiences closer.

Who doesn’t like sweet candy?

In this aspect, Da Chuan appeared conflicted.

Natural Girl, in essence, hadn’t completely escaped the idol category.

Their time as a group had been too short, without enough accumulated experience.

Furthermore, their contract was only for two years. Penguin tasked Da Chuan with managing the group effectively, but Da Chuan knew that if they didn’t monetize quickly, Penguin wouldn’t approve.

Under such conflicting expectations, management naturally encountered challenges.

The only solutions were to devise brilliant strategies to strike a balance, or for Natural Girl to produce two nationally acclaimed hits.

That task was virtually impossible.

To maintain their popularity, Da Chuan’s core strategy emphasized maintaining constant exposure.

In other words, they participated in group and individual activities non-stop.

They appeared on song stages, acted in films, joined variety shows, attended interviews—continually presenting themselves to the public.

Many fans viewed this as exploitation, but in truth, it was a necessary compromise.

Da Chuan’s strategy was undeniably clever.

It initially leveraged the personas the members presented on the show, then used various public platforms to highlight their supposed "personalities."

Cool, gentle, emotionally intelligent, kind, steady, talented, proactive, chic, elegant, beautiful, sunny.

All 11 members embodied nearly every positive trait possible, ensuring fans found all their ideal types within the group.

Following that came the so-called "real-life" footage.

Fans were shown clips of them teasing each other, spilling secrets, and amusingly awkward daily moments.

This fueled gossip among fans and even led to heated debates—ensuring they stayed invested in the group.

In truth, this was an extremely cunning form of psychological marketing.

Over time, many members began believing it themselves, resulting in significant changes in their personalities—some even developing borderline personality disorders.

That’s why many female idols experience depression or do inexplicable things.

It’s because women are more inclined to become the persona their company creates for them, seeking love from the masses.

But if she isn’t truly that person, and faces scandals or even rejection, she’ll be deeply affected. Though she might claim otherwise, deep down, she’ll agonize over it.

Cough! Cough!

Worrisome coughing sounds came from the stage. Lv Fangxin gently covered her mouth, trying not to make a noise.

Ye Yuwei glanced at her with concern, and Lv Fangxin returned a "I’m okay" look.

Lv Fangxin was suffering from health problems due to long-term fatigue.

Her throat was slightly inflamed, and despite taking medication and receiving IV treatments, it hadn’t improved much.

Before going on stage, she’d popped compound licorice tablets to suppress her coughing.

Li Ke and the other "village sprouts" noticed something was wrong and couldn’t help but feel worried.

Still, Lv Fangxin quickly "recovered."

"Thank you all for attending our fan meeting. We really appreciate you,"

As the leader, Ye Yuwei introduced the group to everyone. In the audience, some Meng Meixuan fans wore complicated expressions, while Qiu Fan looked visibly displeased and indignant—if not for the setting, they’d probably have launched into criticism.

Ye Yuwei’s fans, on the other hand, remained calm, cheering and clapping in unison.

"Now, let’s welcome tonight’s host, Brother Aming!"

Ye Yuwei clapped, and the fans followed suit—after all, they had no issues with the host.

Dressed in a casual T-shirt and jeans with styled hair, the male host ran onto the stage.

This guy had been a host on one of Penguin’s entertainment shows and had some popularity online.