AFVSIBS Chapter 29: Reaping What You Sow
At this moment, Liu Chao was still basking in his own self-satisfaction, thinking highly of himself.
So much so that when other trainees came to greet him after practice, he completely ignored them.
In his eyes, he was no longer on the same level as these trainees.
"Liu Chao, something big has happened. Why didn't you reply to my messages?"
At this time, Zhang Chuchu came directly to find him.
"Zhang Jie, I was practicing my talents just now, so I didn't see the messages. What's wrong? Did something happen to Zhou Chen?"
"No, it's related to you."
"Related to me? I already know the overall average score, I ranked second. So with Zhou Chen being taken away by you today, I naturally become the first."
After speaking, Liu Chao showed a happy smile again.
"Nonsense, you are not the first now, nor the second. You are the last. You really don't know what's good for you. Check the internet with your phone now. The whole internet is filled with people cursing you. You're lucky, you haven't debuted yet and you're already trending."
Zhang Chuchu couldn't hold back anymore and directly scolded him.
As soon as Liu Chao heard this, he instantly sensed that something was terribly wrong.
He immediately took out his phone, opened the internet, and took a look.
Then his whole demeanor changed.
"Oh no, this is really bad."
He despairingly sat down on the ground.
He never imagined that what he thought was a clever plan would ultimately backfire on him.
"Liu Chao, you've really disappointed me. Why couldn't you just participate in the program honestly without deceiving Grandma Yang? If it weren't for this stain, even if you were eliminated from the program, with your connections, you would still have a chance to debut again. But now that this stain is exposed, even if the King of Heaven was your relative, they wouldn't dare to let you debut. You've basically ruined your career."
Zhang Chuchu's face was full of disappointment towards Liu Chao.
"Zhang Jie, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Please, you have to help me. As long as you're willing to help me through this difficult time, you'll be my godmother in the future, and I'll do anything you ask. Please, you have to help me."
Desperate, Liu Chao could only kneel down and beg Zhang Chuchu for help.
He knew very well that once this matter came out, he would be facing the consequences of being banned and sidelined.
Now Zhang Chuchu was his last straw.
"The whole internet is criticizing you now. Even if you call me godfather, it's useless. You've disappointed me too much. Pack up your things and go back now."
After saying that, Zhang Chuchu turned and left.
"Oh no, now even Zhang Jie doesn't want to help me. This is really bad. Completely doomed."
Liu Chao could no longer see any hope, his expression becoming dazed and despairing.
He never imagined that the dream of becoming a big star that he conceived just last night would shatter so quickly.
How ironic it was! Just yesterday, he was confidently boasting to Zhou Chen about debuting and becoming a star, but now his face was being slapped so swiftly, like a tornado coming out of nowhere...
"Zhou Chen, have you heard about what happened with Liu Chao? He falsified his performance in yesterday's program, got his scores canceled, and has been eliminated."
After learning the news, Su Qingge also messaged Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen had just woken up at this time because he knew he would be going back today, so he didn't bother getting up early.
Upon seeing Su Qingge's message, he wasn't surprised and replied, "I didn't know, but I could already guess the outcome. His character is flawed, so even if it didn't come out today, something would have happened eventually."
"It's unbelievable. I thought after you left, he would be the next fan favorite. But the situation turned around so quickly."
"He brought this upon himself. But this is also your chance. I saw your scores, ranked fourth, and now that he's eliminated, you have a great opportunity."
Zhou Chen encouraged Su Qingge.
"Don't tease me. My popularity compared to yours is like night and day. By the way, are you really planning to pack up and leave soon?"
"What else? I packed up my things last night. After I finish breakfast, I'll head straight back." Zhou Chen replied confidently.
"Alright, I can only wish you a happy and fulfilling life ahead."
Su Qingge didn't know how else to advise Zhou Chen, so she simply offered her best wishes.
Zhou Chen replied with a word of thanks and didn't continue chatting with Su Qingge.
After getting up, he quickly freshened up and then went out for breakfast.
While he was having breakfast, Zhao An also went to find Zhang Chuchu.
"Zhang Jie, I'm very sorry to inform you that Liu Chao has gotten himself into trouble, and our production team had to take action. I hope you can understand."
"I understand. Even if your production team didn't take action, Wanhe would never allow trainees to have such moral issues. So what you did was right. Just now, the higher-ups in the company also called me and said Liu Chao should return directly. Then he won't be allowed to participate in any industry events."
"That's all good, but what about Zhou Chen? Now that Liu Chao is gone, Wanhe only has Zhou Chen left. So, why not let Zhou Chen stay? What do you think?"
This was Zhao An's true purpose in coming to find Zhang Chuchu.
"Zhao Director, I know what you're trying to say. Now that Zhou Chen has brought a lot of attention to your production team, you hope he can continue appearing in the program. I can understand that. But Wanhe's determination to take Zhou Chen away won't waver. You should be clear that Wanhe doesn't care about disobedient trainees."
Zhang Chuchu also made her stance clear.
"Zhang Jie, why bother paying so much attention to a trainee? He might just be young and immature. Perhaps in a few days, he'll come to his senses and apologize to you."
Zhao An took a conciliatory approach.
He knew very well that as long as Zhou Chen could continue staying in the program, even if it was just for two days, his elder care facility charity variety show had a chance to break a 3.0 rating. Then, they could gain fame in the industry and be proud for a long time.
Even if Zhou Chen still refused to apologize to Zhang Chuchu later, Zhao An would be satisfied.
"Then let's wait for him to apologize first. Besides, this isn't just my personal concern; it's our company's policy. We never care about disobedient trainees because Wanhe always has talented and obedient trainees."
Zhang Chuchu had long seen through Zhao An's intentions, so she used the company's policy to reject his suggestion.
"But Zhang Jie, have you considered this? Our production team can't change members. If you really take Zhou Chen away, then Wanhe won't have any trainees left in this program. Is that what you want to see?"