Chарtеr 7: Dеmоns аnd Мonsters, Аll Ве Gоnе
“How cоuld shе be so hеartless!”
Yоu Lirоng аngrilу slаmmеd a рhоnе ontо the grоund. The роor dеvicе instаntlу… Thаnkfullу, its qualitу hеld uр—it wаsn’t smаshеd tо piеcеs, оnly the screеn shattеred.
Нis аssistаnt bеside him hesitаted to sреаk: Вro, thаt’s my рhone… Wеll, it’s аlrеаdу brokеn, I’ll just file for reimbursеmеnt with thе finаnсe depаrtmеnt!
Lаst time, whеn Luo Qingхu said theу wеrе brеaking up аnd dеleted аll contасt, Yоu Lirоng truly didn’t tаkе it seriously. Although they hаd beеn tоgеthеr fоr ovеr two yeаrs without еven hоlding hands, Luо Qingxu’s mind was simple enough.
With her spoiled young lady temper, she would often threaten to break up over trivial matters. You Lirong only needed to ignore her for a few days before coaxing her back, and she would happily reconcile and hand over resources.
This time, confident in his understanding and control over Luo Qingxu, You Lirong remained just as self-assured. He quickly put it out of his mind, thinking he would simply coax the young lady again in a few days to secure the endorsement for “Early Dawn” and continue competing with that Young Man Xu Ji.
It wasn’t until he woke up today that the situation suddenly changed—his relationship with Luo Qingxu had actually been exposed. As an idol, You Lirong’s fanbase primarily consisted of girlfriend fans, so he had always kept his romantic life tightly under wraps.
The good news was that the relationship exposure caused no stir—he was merely mentioned in passing.
The bad news was that his golden ticket had run away—he genuinely couldn’t get in touch with Luo Qingxu anymore.
Even worse news was that he seemed to be losing popularity!!! His own topic heat couldn’t even compare to Luo Qingxu, who was supposedly nothing special.
Not only was he blocked on WeChat, but his calls also kept going to voicemail. When You Lirong suddenly realized he had been blacklisted, a mix of emotions flooded his heart. He tried calling from another number and finally got through, but the person who answered wasn’t the Luo Qingxu he was Looking Forward To.
Instead, it was the person he feared most—his agent, Fei Jiajun.
You Lirong had met Fei Jiajun a year ago. At the time, Fei Jiajun didn’t say a word, but with just a glance, he felt utterly exposed, as if all his thoughts had been laid bare.
When Fei Jiajun answered the call, she was strictly businesslike, coldly announcing the end of his relationship with Luo Qingxu before hanging up.
When he called again, it went straight to voicemail. Unwilling to give up, You Lirong borrowed his assistant’s phone and dialed the familiar number once more. The person who answered was still Fei Jiajun. This time, she was no longer polite and issued a stern warning to You Lirong:
“You’ve already gained enough. Stop pestering Luo Qingxu—you can’t bear the consequences!”
Thus, the scene from the beginning unfolded.
At that moment, You Lirong’s manager, Cui Lisheng, knocked on the door and entered the office. He glanced at the mess on the floor.
“President Luo of Luo Shen Media personally called President Bai. With things having reached this point, I think you understand what it means.”
“Over these past two years, that young lady has been more than generous with the resources she provided. Don’t be too greedy.”
“It’s normal to find it hard to accept for now. Take your time to process it!”
After speaking, he patted You Lirong on the shoulder, motioned for the assistant to leave, and gave You Lirong some space to be alone.
You Lirong’s family background was quite good compared to the average person, but it paled in comparison among the many wealthy families at Yunqi International School.
Fortunately, You Lirong was fair-skinned, handsome with regular features, and his academic performance was decent. In his second year of high school, during the class division, he surprisingly ended up in the same class as the famous Luo family’s young lady, Luo Qingxu.
Later, with the help of someone’s deliberate matchmaking, he even managed to become Luo Qingxu’s boyfriend.Especially in her senior year of high school, she participated in an idol selection program, successfully debuted as part of a group, and later, leveraging her status as an arts student, gained admission to a relatively prestigious art university.
Moreover, Miss Luo continued to provide her with numerous excellent resources, allowing her to briefly compete with top-tier idol Xu Ji (though this was merely You Lirong’s imagination).
How did everything change overnight?
You Lirong sat quietly on the sofa, elbows resting on her thighs, palms lightly pressed against her forehead. Suddenly, she laughed to herself.
But what could she do even if she was unwilling? In this industry, You Lirong understood the power of capital better than most. At the very least, in this relationship, she had already gained resources that ordinary people could never obtain in a lifetime.
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“Changchang, you’re doing great. Try to intensify the sense of longing a bit more, and make the climax a little more graceful…”
“Shijing, your movements are perfect, but your gaze could be a bit more affectionate. The storytelling still isn’t strong enough.”
Luo Qingxu sat on the floor of the training room, offering pointers to Zhen Chang and Tang Shijing.
On the first day her electronic devices were confiscated, Luo Qingxu was restless, as if billions of ants were gnawing at her heart. Despite trying every trick in the book—pleading, throwing tantrums, and even threatening—Xiao Kui still refused to “lend” her phone.
Adding to this was the daily “thunderbolt” that arrived punctually—although Luo Qingxu’s reputation had improved significantly after she confronted netizens and Luo Shen Media sued “Entertainment Frontline,” leading to the latter quickly deleting the article, apologizing, and pinning a retraction, her Star Power Value remained negative!
Thus, Luo Qingxu completely “turned to the dark side.” From that day on, she immersed herself entirely in the training room, transforming into Nietzsche. She scrutinized every lyric, every word, every movement, and every turn with meticulous care, practicing each detail repeatedly until she was satisfied.
At first, when Zhen Chang and Tang Shijing learned that their instructor was Luo Qingxu, they secretly felt a bit dissatisfied.
But with Luo Qingxu’s guidance, they quickly realized she was more than capable. Not only could she write songs, but she could also choreograph dances. She could catch even the slightest mistakes and even demonstrate how to correct them.
Of course, given Luo Qingxu’s talent, singing was something she couldn’t demonstrate herself. She could only tell Zhen Chang how to sing and let her figure it out on her own.
There was one movement that Tang Shijing practiced repeatedly but still couldn’t meet Luo Qingxu’s standards. Feeling discouraged and frustrated, she couldn’t help but say, “Why don’t you demonstrate it for me?”
To her surprise, Luo Qingxu actually agreed.
After watching Luo Qingxu perform the segment, Tang Shijing was utterly shocked: How could she dance so well? Wasn’t she supposed to be the legendary useless heiress?
“I choreographed this dance, so naturally, I have a deeper understanding of it than you do.
Compared to others, compared to you, I truly have no talent!”
Tang Shijing: Is she even human?
It should be noted that Tang Shijing was currently a junior at Hua Dance University, having studied dance for over a decade. Her talent in dance was widely praised. At Hua Dance, her name shone like a brilliant star, and she was hailed by the outside world as “the top talent of Hua Dance’s new generation.”
Perhaps sensing Tang Shijing’s confusion, Luo Qingxu racked her brains to find the right words.
“I’ve met someone who is truly talented. In front of her, I feel ashamed of myself.
Hard work is worthless in the face of talent. I’m not denying the role of hard work—talent also requires effort to be fully realized.””To put it this way, I can rely on my own efforts to perform a dance well, but I may never reach the pinnacle in my entire life. That… is not what I want.”
“Alright, let’s practice one more time and head back early to rest. Tomorrow is when we showcase our results.”
Tomorrow marks the debut stage of the “National Style Grand Prize,” and it is also Luo Qingxu’s first stage in life.
World, get ready with your applause and lend me your ears～ I will definitely bring my best Work and set the stage on fire!