After all the trainees had gathered, the staff from the program team came over to announce the basic rules of the variety show.
According to the rules, they would be living in the nursing home for five days. During this time, the program team would assign tasks related to respecting the elderly and loving the young.
For the sake of fairness, the tasks would only be announced during the morning assembly each day.
Each task would be scored to determine advancement, and the two trainees with the lowest scores would be eliminated.
Today wasn't considered the first day of the activity since it was their first time at the nursing home.
After explaining the rules of the activity, the program team allowed them to familiarize themselves with the nursing home for the rest of the day so that they could better participate in the tasks the next day.
After the announcement, each trainee diligently went to learn about the nursing home, except for Zhou Chen, who chose to go straight back to the accommodation arranged by the program team.
"Zhou Chen, what are you doing? Aren't you going to learn about the nursing home?"
His agent, Zhang Chuchu, rushed over to remind him.
"No rush, I'm just too tired right now. I'll go back and rest first."
Zhou Chen replied directly.
"What are you joking about? Weren't you cherishing this opportunity a lot? I remember you posting on your Moments last night that you were working hard for this event. Did you take the wrong medicine today?"
Seeing Zhou Chen's unusual behavior, Zhang Chuchu was very puzzled.
"Yesterday was yesterday, and right now, I just want to go back to my room and get some rest."
"Absolutely not! I demand that you, like the other trainees, must go and learn about this nursing home, familiarize yourself with the situation."
Seeing Zhou Chen somewhat stubborn, Zhang Chuchu immediately issued a firm order.
This opportunity was rare; Wanhe Entertainment only selected Zhou Chen and Liu Chao, so Zhang Chuchu didn't want her trainees to be eliminated prematurely. And Zhou Chen, as a potential star with outstanding looks, would be a waste to miss this debut opportunity.
"Sorry, this is my freedom. You have no right to order me to do this."
"Zhou Chen, did you really take the wrong medicine? How dare you speak to me like this? Do you believe I can directly have the company put you on ice, so you won't have any exposure opportunities for the next three years?"
Finally, Zhang Chuchu resorted to threatening Zhou Chen with being put on ice.
In the entertainment industry, there was no shortage of trainees. What she needed was not a trainee with personality but one who would obey orders. And she believed that under her threat of being put on ice, Zhou Chen would obediently comply.
"Zhang Jie, if I remember correctly, there's no provision in the contract I signed with the company that states I must obey you, right? Moreover, in terms of our relationship, you're just my agent and you have no right to order me to do anything. As long as I participate in this program, I'm not violating any terms of the contract between the company and me."
Zhou Chen directly wielded the weapon of the law.
This infuriated Zhang Chuchu, who exploded with anger: "Are you crazy? Why are you talking nonsense? I'm asking you if you want to be put on ice?"
"Yes! Put me on ice. It would be best if the company puts me on ice now and sends me home."
Zhou Chen answered decisively.
"You..."
Zhang Chuchu was instantly bewildered, shocked, and incredulous. She hadn't expected that this trainee, who had been practicing late into the night for his debut opportunity, would dare to defy her, contradict her, and ignore the company's decision to put him on ice!
What was happening to this world? Had it turned upside down?
"Fine, just wait and see. Once this program is over, I'll have the company put you on ice immediately."
Zhang Chuchu's authority was not to be challenged. However, due to the constraints of the program, she could only put Zhou Chen on ice after the program ended.
"Well then, I'll thank you in advance. Since you and the company have decided to put me on ice, I apologize, but can I do whatever I want from now on? I'm going back to rest."
After saying that, Zhou Chen didn't even look back. He picked up his luggage and headed to the accommodation area.
Although he had decided to deliberately perform poorly, he was still bound by the contract with Wanhe Entertainment. He had to participate in this program; otherwise, he would have to bear a huge amount of compensation for unjustifiably withdrawing. He couldn't afford it at the moment.
Fortunately, he would be eliminated from the program tomorrow, then according to Zhang Chuchu's words, he would be put on ice. He could take the opportunity to rest properly and live the life he wanted, treating the physical ailments he had accumulated from years of hard work.
"Zhou Chen, I heard you just had an argument with Zhang Chuchu, is that true?"
At this time, Su Qingge sent him a message on WeChat.
"Yeah,"
Zhou Chen replied briefly.
"Oh my god, are you crazy? I heard Zhang Chuchu's husband is the manager of Wanhe Entertainment. By offending her, aren't you just waiting to be put on ice by Wanhe? Never to see the light of day again?"
Su Qingge couldn't help feeling sorry for Zhou Chen.
But Zhou Chen felt that this was the best opportunity for him to deliberately perform poorly, and it was the right choice.
Now, he could even vividly feel the pain he had endured in his previous life on Earth, tortured by illness. Especially in the last month before his death, he was either taking medication or on his way to get medication. And for that ridiculous opportunity, those ridiculous resources, he was still crazily working overtime and exhausting his physical health.
Now, he wanted to say goodbye to this cutthroat entertainment circle.
Screw this debut!
He wanted to deliberately perform poorly for the sake of his health, for the life he wanted.
After putting away his luggage, he tidied up the bedsheets and realized he had forgotten to bring a pillow.
Sleeping without a pillow wasn't comfortable, especially since the original Zhou Chen had been practicing late into the night recently, and his neck had developed occupational diseases. Sleeping without a pillow would only worsen the condition.
So, in order to get a good night's sleep, he had to go downstairs to find a supermarket and buy a pillow.
"Hey, young man, haven't seen you before? Come and play table tennis with me. I really need someone to play with."
As he passed by a sports ground, Zhou Chen was suddenly stopped by an elderly man with white hair.
Zhou Chen was just wondering where to find a supermarket, so he could ask him.
He walked over to the old man and asked with a smile, "Sir, is there a supermarket in the nursing home? I want to buy a pillow."
"Yes, but it's a bit hard to find. How about you play a couple of games of table tennis with me, and I'll show you where it is later?"
The old man even proposed a condition to Zhou Chen.
"Sure, I'll play a couple of games with you."
Considering that it had been a long time since he had exercised, whether it was the Zhou Chen from Earth or the original Zhou Chen, playing table tennis with the old man wasn't inappropriate. He could sweat a bit now, take a shower later, and have a good sleep.
So, he rolled up his sleeves and started playing table tennis with the old man.
"Isn't that Zhou Chen from Wanhe Entertainment? Why isn't he familiarizing himself with the nursing home but playing table tennis with an elderly person?"
At this moment, other trainees who happened to pass by also noticed Zhou Chen playing table tennis with the elderly man...
Zhang Chuchu was instantly bewildered, shocked, and incredulous. She hadn't expected that this trainee, who had been practicing late into the night for his debut opportunity, would dare to defy her, contradict her, and ignore the company's decision to put him on ice!
What was happening to this world? Had it turned upside down?
"Fine, just wait and see. Once this program is over, I'll have the company put you on ice immediately."
Zhang Chuchu's authority was not to be challenged. However, due to the constraints of the program, she could only put Zhou Chen on ice after the program ended.
"Well then, I'll thank you in advance. Since you and the company have decided to put me on ice, I apologize, but can I do whatever I want from now on? I'm going back to rest."
After saying that, Zhou Chen didn't even look back. He picked up his luggage and headed to the accommodation area.
Although he had decided to deliberately perform poorly, he was still bound by the contract with Wanhe Entertainment. He had to participate in this program; otherwise, he would have to bear a huge amount of compensation for unjustifiably withdrawing. He couldn't afford it at the moment.
Fortunately, he would be eliminated from the program tomorrow, then according to Zhang Chuchu's words, he would be put on ice. He could take the opportunity to rest properly and live the life he wanted, treating the physical ailments he had accumulated from years of hard work.
"Zhou Chen, I heard you just had an argument with Zhang Chuchu, is that true?"
At this time, Su Qingge sent him a message on WeChat.
"Yeah,"
Zhou Chen replied briefly.
"Oh my god, are you crazy? I heard Zhang Chuchu's husband is the manager of Wanhe Entertainment. By offending her, aren't you just waiting to be put on ice by Wanhe? Never to see the light of day again?"
Su Qingge couldn't help feeling sorry for Zhou Chen.
But Zhou Chen felt that this was the best opportunity for him to deliberately perform poorly, and it was the right choice.
Now, he could even vividly feel the pain he had endured in his previous life on Earth, tortured by illness. Especially in the last month before his death, he was either taking medication or on his way to get medication. And for that ridiculous opportunity, those ridiculous resources, he was still crazily working overtime and exhausting his physical health.
Now, he wanted to say goodbye to this cutthroat entertainment circle.
Screw this debut!
He wanted to deliberately perform poorly for the sake of his health, for the life he wanted.
After putting away his luggage, he tidied up the bedsheets and realized he had forgotten to bring a pillow.
Sleeping without a pillow wasn't comfortable, especially since the original Zhou Chen had been practicing late into the night recently, and his neck had developed occupational diseases. Sleeping without a pillow would only worsen the condition.
So, in order to get a good night's sleep, he had to go downstairs to find a supermarket and buy a pillow.
"Hey, young man, haven't seen you before? Come and play table tennis with me. I really need someone to play with."
As he passed by a sports ground, Zhou Chen was suddenly stopped by an elderly man with white hair.
Zhou Chen was just wondering where to find a supermarket, so he could ask him.
He walked over to the old man and asked with a smile, "Sir, is there a supermarket in the nursing home? I want to buy a pillow."
"Yes, but it's a bit hard to find. How about you play a couple of games of table tennis with me, and I'll show you where it is later?"
The old man even proposed a condition to Zhou Chen.
"Sure, I'll play a couple of games with you."
Considering that it had been a long time since he had exercised, whether it was the Zhou Chen from Earth or the original Zhou Chen, playing table tennis with the old man wasn't inappropriate. He could sweat a bit now, take a shower later, and have a good sleep.
So, he rolled up his sleeves and started playing table tennis with the old man.
"Isn't that Zhou Chen from Wanhe Entertainment? Why isn't he familiarizing himself with the nursing home but playing table tennis with an elderly person?"
At this moment, other trainees who happened to pass by also noticed Zhou Chen playing table tennis with the elderly man...
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