Transmigrated As Cannon Fodder Omega, Their Knees Bent Chapter 17

 Chapter 17: Team Uniform

The woman keenly sensed that something was off. “What are you two up to?” she asked.

Lou Ting didn’t respond, mainly because it was difficult to say. If he made a sarcastic remark, the other party might actually think he was praising her. It would be embarrassing if she didn’t understand the insult.

Not willing to let him off easily, the woman continued, “Let me tell you, Lou Ting, don’t think that getting first place means you can rest easy. Is it only with your plain face that you think you’re comparable to our Liang Ge? Liang Ge takes care of you because you’re a newcomer and haven’t fully displayed your abilities. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even have the right to speak.”

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The cameraman, holding the equipment, asked, “Director, should we continue filming?”

“Continue,” Fang Huandong said. “Why wouldn’t we?”

“Whose turn is it? Let’s continue from where we left off, just cut out the middle part,” Fang Huandong didn’t specifically remind everyone not to spread this incident.

If it were to spread, Liang Caijin’s manager might not investigate it in detail, but Liang Caijin himself would. In any case, the blame wouldn’t fall on him.

Fang Huandong motioned for Lou Ting to come closer, lifting his chin slightly as a signal.

Lou Ting understood and followed him outside directly.

Fang Huandong said, “You shouldn’t have spoken earlier.” Liang Caijin’s manager was not someone to be trifled with, and he shouldn’t have provoked her.

“Doesn’t Liang Caijin have staff members around him with higher demands?” Although knowing that this person was Liang Caijin’s manager, Lou Ting still didn’t understand why someone who seemed so foolish was chosen to be the manager.

A mature artist has their own team. How could Liang Caijin, with someone so brainless as his manager, not worry about being taken advantage of?

When it came to work, relying on family  for help was the most taboo, and having a relative as a manager was an even bigger taboo.

Many artists have faced consequences because their managers were relatives, using the guise of taking care of the artists to create various damaging scandals. In severe cases, they could be completely blacklisted.

Liang Caijin wouldn’t be unaware of these things by now.

“Well, Liang Caijin’s previous manager was indeed much better than the current one, both in terms of ability and resources, but… about her…” Fang Huandong hesitated when it came to this bit of gossip.

“She’s not actually brainless, it’s just that her focus and thoughts aren’t on being a manager. She doesn’t understand and is used to using her high position to oppress others. Over time, she can’t change,” Fang Huandong whispered. “There’s a rumor that she has a lot of material on Liang Caijin, supposedly divided among several people. If there’s any unusual movement from Liang Caijin, she’ll release it directly.”

“As you know, Liang Caijin is a well-established artist known for his talent and character. Once something goes wrong, it’s a complete collapse. Liang Caijin had a good relationship with his former manager, and they were reportedly planning to get married. But then she suddenly appeared, the former manager left, and she took over,” Fang Huandong shook his head while discussing this matter.

That was why he didn’t recommend new artists to establish close relationships with others. Other things could be managed, but if their image collapses, everything is over.

“Does she have some leverage?” Lou Ting nodded. If someone could threaten Liang Caijin’s position, the material she had must be quite explosive.

Fang Huandong sighed, “Liang Caijin is also in a tough spot.”

“It’s not that bad, Director,” Lou Ting said.

Fang Huandong: “!!!”

What kind of chaotic situation did he walk into by overhearing such spicy gossip?!

Hearing the voice, Lou Ting turned around in surprise. Liang Caijin?

Wasn’t he resting in the hotel?

Hadn’t he left with the manager just a little while ago?

“It’s Lou Ting, right?” Liang Caijin smiled at Lou Ting and said, “The live performance was really good. If it weren’t for the backstage rules about not using phones, I would have voted for you.”

Lou Ting humbly replied, “Liang Caijin is too kind. I’m just a newcomer still in the learning process.”

Liang Caijin waved his hand and said, “I’m also a bit rusty. After all, we are both trainees for this program. Just call me Liang Ge.”

Lou Ting slightly pursed his lips, sensing that Liang Caijin’s praise was genuine and heartfelt. Lou Ting readily responded, “Liang Ge.”

Liang Caijin nodded and turned to the director.

“Director Fang, I apologize for the trouble caused by my manager. I’ll take care of this matter when I go back. It was my fault for being late for the shoot today. I’ve bought some milk tea as an apology for everyone. I also brought my luggage with me when I came out, so please arrange a dormitory for me.”

“A dormitory?” Fang Huandong was taken aback. Wasn’t it said before that Liang Caijin, with his esteemed status, couldn’t stay in such a cramped and non-single room? Why now…

“Yes, I didn’t know before, but I understand now. I’ll definitely follow the program’s arrangements,” Liang Caijin said.

Hearing this, Lou Ting finally understood what had happened.

So, the manager intercepted the conversation between the director and Liang Caijin, causing Liang Caijin to be unaware and sent to a hotel outside?

No wonder people say that the Yama was fierce and difficult to deal with.

There were really quite a few cases of leveraging one’s status.

If this matter were to spread, Liang Caijin’s reputation wouldn’t be greatly affected, but he definitely couldn’t escape the label of being difficult to work with.

It seemed like the manager had intentionally ruined him.

The director, seeing Liang Caijin’s good attitude, didn’t know what to say for a moment. He scratched his head and said, “Alright, let me take you to the dormitory.”

“Okay.”

The director continued, “Lou Ting, you can go in. Take a short break after recording with your group. We’ll continue in the evening.”

“Okay.”

Lou Ting returned to the training room. Several more trainees had arrived while he was gone, and now all 21 of them, except for Liang Caijin who went to the dormitory, were present.

The five of them had arrived earliest, and now they had finished recording and were sitting in the back, watching the others.

Yu Senze handed him a cup of milk tea and said, “Liang Caijin sent it, apologizing for the delay.”

“Thank you, but I don’t like sweet drinks. You can have it,” Lou Ting replied.

“Can’t do it,” Yu Senze sipped his own milk tea, looking worried. “My manager doesn’t allow me to drink too much.”

“It’s just two cups,” Lou Ting said, even after adding Yu Senze’s own cup.

Yu Senze burped and looked longingly at Lou Ting’s milk tea. “I’ve already had four cups.”

“…?” Lou Ting was confused.

Yu Senze took the last sip and sighed, “Sigh, I’m so pitiful.”

“…Your manager is so pitiful.”

Artists have to pay attention to their physique, and for popular stars like Yu Senze, they have to strictly control their body shape. Drinking so much milk tea during the program recording would probably bring tears to his manager’s eyes if they found out.

Yu Senze pressed his index finger to his lips and said, “Shh, if you don’t tell, and I don’t tell, then they won’t know.”

Lou Ting took a sip of his milk tea. The overly sweet taste still didn’t quite suit him.

Perhaps the cold sensation of the drink was more to his liking.

After all the group shots were finished, Xie Rongrong stepped forward and said, “Alright, now that we’ve formed our groups, it’s time to distribute the team uniforms based on the groups!”

Everyone exclaimed, “!!!”

Different uniforms for each group? Wasn’t that unexpected?

Xie Rongrong couldn’t hide her smile as she clapped her hands, and the staff waiting outside brought their team uniforms.

Red, yellow, and pink.

Lou Ting looked at the pink set with the word “dance” written on the white paper on top.

Lou Ting: “…”

Was it still possible to change groups at this point?

It wasn’t just Lou Ting who had this thought.

The others felt a sense of despair as they shouted, “No way!”

“I can’t do it, absolutely not. Who said we had to wear uniforms for the program recording?”

“I can’t do it either. I have no objections to the dance being unified, but when it comes to singing and rapping, I strive for uniqueness. It won’t be interesting if everything is uniform.”

“Yeah yeah yeah, the dance doesn’t have to be synchronized either!”

The issue of the uniforms almost led to an argument among everyone.

However, it was all playful banter, and no one was truly angry.

“Don’t despise the team uniforms,” Xie Rongrong said seriously. “These uniforms are made of the best and softest high-quality fabric in the galaxy. They are meticulously hand-sewn, and when you wear them, they look good, feel comfortable, and are neat. What’s there to dislike?”

Yu Senze raised his hand and asked, “Um, are these clothes expensive?”

Xie Rongrong exclaimed, “Expensive!” with a resounding thud.

Yu Senze asked again, “Once I have this piece of clothing, does it belong to me?”

“It does!” Xie Rongrong smiled. “It’s exclusively yours.”

Yu Senze nodded. “Then I can rest assured.”

Xie Rongrong remarked, “See, Xiaoyu really likes it.”

“If it’s mine, I can take it out and sell it. It will definitely fetch a good price…”

Xie Rongrong: “???”

Not content with selling his own, Yu Senze even invited others to join him. “Who else wants to sell? I’ll create a group, and we can all sell together.”

Xie Rongrong exclaimed, “You’re unbelievable!”

Xie Rongrong angrily snatched Yu Senze’s phone.

Seeing this, Yan Zige picked up a pink one and threw it to Lou Ting, saying, “Lou Ting, set an example.”

It would be easier to convince others once the first person wore it.

Lou Ting nodded and didn’t hesitate. He took out the pink jacket from the team uniform and put it on.

His expression remained natural throughout, without any discomfort.

If the inner layer couldn’t be worn, he would just wear the jacket to make a statement.

Yan Zige raised an eyebrow. “You really like this outfit?”

Lou Ting shook his head obediently.

“Then you…”

Lou Ting politely replied, “Whether it’s the clothes or not doesn’t matter to me. I’m just thinking that the team requires uniformity, and even the mentor has to wear the same clothes as us. If the mentor doesn’t mind, then what do I have to complain about?”

Yan Zige didn’t immediately react, his mind filled with thoughts of how obedient his trainee was, following along with him. He nodded and said, “Look at Lou Ting’s understanding. Everyone should learn from him…”

Suddenly, he paused.

Who said the mentor had to wear this ugly pink thing too?!!

Don’t drag me into it!

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