Chapter 52: Tyrannical Title Sponsor

　　Of course, this was something that was only suitable to remain deep in his heart, for he would never speak of it with anyone.

　　With a slight nod of his head, Qiao Jinye began to evaluate her performance in an impartial manner that was of an elder. “Yes, Zhenyu’s conditions across various aspects are outstanding. If it weren’t for her late application, she could have been ranked in the top 10 based on her overall score.”

　　To have been praised by a famous idol to her face, Liang Zhenyu could not bring herself to look him straight in the eye. Instead, she lowered her gaze and whispered, “When have I ever been that amazing, Brother Ye? You have such high regards for my skills, although they are merely of an average level.”

　　Without any hesitation, Jiang Dai encouraged, “Stop selling yourself short. Brother Ye, like myself, would consider all things as it stands, so he wouldn’t bring personal emotions to an evaluation. After all, he’s my high school classmate as well. My expertise may not lie in girl groups, but I’m still one of Qiao Yi International’s partners and participated in the discussion during the team selection phase. Hence, I’ve seen the performances of each member in Qiao Yi’s participating teams, and they have an edge on the other contestants. Meanwhile, you are by no means less proficient than them in comparison.”

　　It had undoubtedly been due to Liang Jingche’s request that Jiang Dai had first come into contact with Liang Zhenyu.

　　In any case, owing him a favor was nothing compared to the massive 800 million dollars loan. That was why she had always taken it seriously ever since Liang Jingche raised this request. After meeting Liang Zhenyu for the first time, Jiang Dai would often contact her on WeChat and keep an eye on her at all times. Only after confirming that she was in stable condition so long as she took her daily medications did Jiang Dai consent to Liang Zhenyu participating in the talent search variety show, ‘Youth Camp.’

　　Human beings, after all, had the capacity to develop empathy. As such, it was after getting to know Liang Zhenyu that Jiang Dai increasingly felt her heart truly ached with pity for her.

　　Even though Liang Zhenyu came from a well-to-do family, her parents and elder brother had always led an extremely hectic work schedule and were mostly abroad. Since her father was a Chinese who resided in Country M, her parents usually spent at least 300 days in Country M.

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　　Taking her qualifications and skills into account, as well as all the experiences she accumulated during her stay in Country H for four years and her home country for two, she should have long since made her debut and begun her career even if she did not rise to fame. However, she could not obtain any opportunities that were on par with her skills due to this man’s sabotage, so much so that there were times when she could not show up on camera for three consecutive months.

　　Since her parents had never paid enough attention to her, they, too, were unconcerned with their daughter’s career development.

　　Although Liang Jingche would keep an eye out for her, he knew very little about this industry. As such, he came to believe that there should not be any issues since she had signed a contract, and the goal of any company was to make profits, after all.

　　As for Liang Zhenyu, not once had she ever cast doubts on anything, as she was always quite ashamed of her romantic relationship with an executive. If she were to raise questions out of her dissatisfaction with the work opportunities allocation, it would make her appear to be benefiting from this romantic relationship. In this case, it would place the other girls, who had joined the company at the same time, in an unfavorable position.

　　With that, she began to cherish every unpromising work opportunity with a peaceful state of mind, in hopes that something good would befall her someday.

　　It remained so until she discovered her boyfriend’s secret on his phone……

　　Only then did she come to realize that she had been treated unjustly all along.

　　The double whammy of her relationship and career that was struck upon her should have been a great calamity.

　　‌Yet, that scumbag was initially reluctant to break up with her and had even attempted to cajole Liang Zhenyu into remaining by his side. Needless to say, she was no longer willing to be deceived and began to fight back against him. Eventually, there was nothing the scumbag could do but terminate her contract and nearly have her pay the penalty charges.

　　……

　　As her cheeks tinted red, Liang Zhenyu remarked, “Anyways, all 100 contestants have their own strengths. As for me, I have nothing but a better dance foundation. It’s just Sister Dai who thinks this highly of me.”

　　Just as her final words fell, Jiang Dai made no move to refute Liang Zhenyu’s claims, as this silly girl’s low self-esteem had probably been going on for quite a while.

　　Perhaps, she had once been shining energetically with boundless radiance in the past. However, regardless of how confident any girl could be, her spirit would have been grounded down by all that Liang Zhenyu had undergone. In the two years she had spent back in her home country, not only had she not made any progress in her career, and her dream remained distant, but a man had also taken advantage of his position to toy with her.

　　Even though Qiao Jinye was not well-informed about these matters, he could still get a sense of it. On top of that, he had always been an objective and impartial person, so he would have still taken care of her even if he was aware that she was his love rival’s sister.

　　Without further conveyance, the three of them made their way to the girls’ living quarters in a pink castle that gave great aesthetic pleasure. With just one glance, one could tell that the production crew had truly gone all out on the furnishing and finishing that were both practical and sophisticated, so much so that it did not merely seem comfortable on the surface.

　　Without a moment’s delay, Liang Zhenyu stepped forward to show Jiang Dai around her dormitory. In the midst of the guided tour, Jiang Dai could not help but be somewhat taken aback at the sight of the massive room packed with twelve beds.

　　Since Liang Zhenyu might have been a trainee in Country H, she should be able to bear hardships. In spite of that, she was still from a well-to-do family, so it was unlikely that she had ever lived in such a crowded living environment.

　　Moreover, it would not have mattered if she was not suffering from depression and anxiety disorder. After all, Jiang Dai was concerned about her psychological state.  

　　Noticing how Jiang Dai was full of doubts, Qiao Jinye took the initiative to explain, “All dorms have been allocated based on the contestants’ rankings before the filming for this program began. Contestants with better scores will be assigned to twin or triple rooms, while the low-ranked ones have no other option but to live in a twelve-bedded room. Although it may be a little crowded, the furnishings in each room are all the same and have everything the contestants need.”

　　The moment the words left his mouth, Liang Zhenyu nodded her head. “Yes, the dorms here are in excellent condition. Anyways, now that I’ve only come this far after cutting the line, I’m already so elated to be given a chance to participate in the program. What’s more, I’ll be able to be acquainted with other contestants more quickly in a bigger room, so it’s all good.”

　　As her mouth curved into a smile, Jiang Dai stated, “I’m glad to hear that you like it.”

　　Thus far, Qiao Jinye could tell that Jiang Dai cares for this little girl very much, so he would undoubtedly cater to her wishes. “Don’t worry about it. The ranking will, once again, be reset on the first episode. When that time comes, the program will assign all contestants to a new dorm based on their ranking. I’m sure it won’t be difficult for her to be assigned to a twin room.”

　　Coincidentally, numerous trainees were making their way back to the dormitory after their lessons. As soon as they noticed Qiao Jinye, they began screaming their lungs out.

　　“Brother Ye!!!! I finally get to meet a living, breathing Brother Ye! Is it true that Brother Ye will be making a guest appearance on this program?”

　　“Why didn’t you become a mentor, Brother Ye? I’d love to be on the same stage as you!”

　　“Will you be visiting us frequently, Teacher Qiao?”

　　Before Qiao Jinye had the chance to utter a single word, this group of girls rushed forward and their screamings became, all the more, incessant at the sight of Jiang Dai.

　　“Aaaaah, President Jiang!”

　　“My goddess!!!!!”

　　“I absolutely love the facial mask you’ve given us, Tyrannical Sugar Mummy Jiang! It’s bloody brilliant!!!”

　　“Yes and I’ve even added the facial mask to my morning and night skin-care routine. Anyways, I’m not here to extol them excessively, but they are simply that effective. Not only are they exceptionally hydrating, but my face will always feel soft and dewy after every use.”