Qiao Anlu wakes up on time every day and heads to practice, and as soon as she arrives, she hears there’s going to be a meeting.

Since the first round of eliminations has just ended, Ning Zesheng personally attends the meeting.

Qiao Anlu picks a seat far away, tilting her head to avoid looking at Ning Zesheng the whole time.

"I believe after the first round of eliminations, everyone knows how difficult it is to stay," Ada says, "so now it’s important to tell you that after the first round, we have a rough idea of your internship performances. During this period, some of you will have a chance to be in the spotlight. Whether you can seize it is up to you!" Everyone is delighted; getting recognized is what they’ve been dreaming of!

As everyone is celebrating, Ada asks, "That’s what I wanted to say. Does Mr. Ning have anything to add?"

The room falls silent again, Ning Zesheng says nothing, and the sound of buzzing fills the air.

Qiao Anlu looks up to find everyone staring at her, curiously glancing at the person next to her, who mouths quietly, "Be more discreet, Mr. Ning is speaking!"

"Oh, oh!" She quickly puts her phone away, sits properly, and waits for Ning Zesheng to speak, but avoids looking in his direction.

Ning Zesheng opens his mouth to say, "Everyone else can leave, Qiao Anlu stays!"

This was the most words they’d ever heard Ning Zesheng say, and it was about Qiao Anlu. Everyone gives her a sympathetic look before quickly standing up to leave.

Qiao Anlu pretends she didn’t hear and swiftly follows to leave.

Ada blocks her way and promptly says, "Zhao Anqi stays too."

"What about me? What about me?" Lin Ji Yang plops back down, showing no intention of leaving.

Ada leans against the meeting table, smiling wryly, "You’re Alina’s artist, you’re not my concern, go!"

Lin Ji Yang acts defiant as if daring to be ordered, but fearing to leave a bad impression on Zhao Anqi, he looks over at Ning Zesheng instead.

Ning Zesheng directly points his index finger towards the door, indicating for him to leave.

Holding back his frustration, Lin Ji Yang finally walks out unwillingly.

Qiao Anlu indicates that she’d rather be leaving!

She stands entirely behind Zhao Anqi but is helplessly taller than her, Zhao Anqi fails to hide her.

Finally, she has to crouch down!

Zhao Anqi, having never seen her like this, twists around, trying to escape, as if disgusted by her.

"Alright, Qiao Anlu, quit fooling around!" Ada instructs.

She’s not fooling around!

Qiao Anlu feels helpless, stands up straight properly, turning slightly towards Ning Zesheng, her presence all the clearer.

Ada looks at Ning Zesheng and finds him as calm and silent as ever, so she speaks up, "The company is considering forming a female idol group, currently eyeing the two of you, so there will be a series of developments for you both..."

"Wait a minute!" Qiao Anlu raises her hand and says, "So I have to debut with her? I’m so outstanding, can’t you not assign someone to hold me back?"

Ning Zesheng raises his eyes to look at her; her expression indeed shows she believes herself to be excellent.

"Didn’t you say you acknowledge she’s as excellent as you?" Ada timely reminds her of her previous words, not giving her an easy way out.

"When did I?" Qiao Anlu glances at Zhao Anqi, "I’ve never said such a thing."