AFVSIBS Chapter 30 Zhou Chen Leaves the Elderly Care Center
Zhang Chuchu had already considered this issue upon learning about Liu Chao's scandal.
Initially, she was indeed conflicted about it, but in the end, after hearing that Zhou Chen hadn't woken up yet, she stopped worrying about it. For such an unrepentant and reckless trainee, she didn't hesitate anymore.
Even if Wanhe ended up with no trainees left in the program, she still had to teach Zhou Chen a lesson. Otherwise, once this precedent was set, where would her authority stand when dealing with other trainees in the future?
Moreover, her husband Wang Wei also fully supported her decision, which gave her confidence.
So, she firmly stated:
"Director Zhao, let me tell you this, the opinion of Wanhe's senior management is consistent with mine. As long as he refuses to listen, we won't care."
"Okay, since you've made up your minds, there's no need for me to say more."
After realizing that persuasion was futile, Zhao An stopped wasting his breath.
He sighed in frustration, shook his head with a helpless expression, and then turned to leave.
After Zhao An left, Zhang Chuchu immediately went to find Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen had just finished breakfast and returned. When he saw Zhang Chuchu, he already knew her intention.
"Zhang Jie, I've packed my things. Can we go back now?"
Zhou Chen asked happily.
This surprised Zhang Chuchu a little. After all, anyone in such a situation would feel sad and upset, but Zhou Chen acted as if nothing had happened. How could he still smile?
Was he crazy?
"Zhou Chen, don't think that just because you're popular now, Wanhe won't dare to sideline you. Let me tell you, even debutant stars have been sidelined by us. Let alone a trainee."
Zhang Chuchu said coldly.
"Zhang Jie, I know Wanhe's strength. So, I've accepted it calmly."
Zhou Chen replied confidently.
"Also, your Weibo account was registered and operated by our company. So, we'll need to take back the rights to it."
"No problem, if you take it back, I won't have to bother with posting a Weibo every day."
Zhou Chen had anticipated these things, so he wasn't surprised.
"Do you really have no regrets? Are you really not sad at all?"
Zhang Chuchu couldn't help but ask the question that had been lingering in her mind.
"No regrets, no sadness. Do I look like I regret or feel sad right now? This is the life I want. Honestly, I have to thank you."
Zhou Chen answered confidently.
"You're really out of your mind. Alright, pack up your things and come with me."
Feeling that Zhou Chen was beyond redemption, Zhang Chuchu left without looking pleased.
At this point, Zhou Chen also picked up his luggage and followed behind.
After getting into Zhang Chuchu's car, neither of them spoke. They silently returned to Wanhe Entertainment Company.
As for Liu Chao, Wanhe's other trainee, due to his scandal, he didn't ride back with Zhang Chuchu's car.
Moreover, after such an incident, he felt even more embarrassed to face Zhang Chuchu and Zhou Chen.
"Zhang Jie, does this mean I don't have to go to work from today? Can I just sleep until I naturally wake up every day?"
After getting off the car, Zhou Chen asked directly.
"Regardless of what time you sleep until, your contract still has three years left. During these three years, don't even think about signing with other companies, let alone opportunities for debut or exposure," Zhang Chuchu said coldly.
"Understood, thank you, Zhang Jie."
Thank me?
Zhang Chuchu couldn't believe the audacity of this lunatic.
Wouldn't any other person in this situation curse their ancestors? Yet he wants to thank me?
"Also, during these three years, you're not allowed to leave the company's designated accommodation area. You can't stay elsewhere at night, even if you're elsewhere during the day," Zhang Chuchu added, thinking Zhou Chen might not understand the implications, so she specifically emphasized this point.
"That's fine. As long as there's no more overtime and training around the clock. The rest doesn't matter," Zhou Chen replied.
Zhou Chen had no choice. After all, the original host had signed a contract for three more years. If he didn't comply, he'd face huge penalties. This was money he couldn't afford to pay.
"Then you'll have to suck it up."
With just this cold remark, Zhang Chuchu turned and left.
Zhou Chen happily carried his luggage back to his living quarters.
Without the pressure of working overtime day and night, he suddenly felt much lighter.
As for debuting and becoming famous, to hell with it.
Back at the Elderly Care Center program, when the trainees assembled in the morning, they learned that Zhou Chen wouldn't be present that day.
Except for Su Qingge, the other trainees were undoubtedly very happy.
After all, with Zhou Chen, the king of popularity, gone, their chances increased significantly.
Especially Li Yuan, a trainee from Suohuang Entertainment.
Now that both Zhou Chen and Liu Chao were gone for various reasons, he, as the third most popular trainee, could naturally ascend to the throne of popularity without obstruction.
So, at this moment, he was secretly delighted, excited, and fantasizing about his own path to stardom.
"Unfortunately, due to various reasons, only seven of you are left now. This means today's task will only eliminate the trainee with the lowest score, and the other six trainees will advance. So, you must work hard today to avoid being the one eliminated."
The staff explained the situation to the seven trainees standing below the stage.
"One more thing, we emphasize again that you must be honest, never think about taking shortcuts, and never think about playing tricks. It's useless. It's just deceiving yourself."
This sentence naturally reminded them not to play tricks like Liu Chao.
"Today's task is for each of you to find a talented partner in the Elderly Care Center. Then, your partner will come up with a question, and you will choose a performance to answer it. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. tonight. The final score will be given by both your partner and the netizens."
The staff continued to explain the rules of today's task.
"Teacher, do we need to sing or dance together with our talented partner?" one trainee who didn't understand raised his hand and asked.
"No, the people in the Elderly Care Center are all elderly, they will only participate in coming up with questions and watching your performance. For example, if Grandma Li wants to hear a song praising the country, and she happens to be your talented partner, then you'll have to sing a song praising the country. If Grandpa Zhang likes to watch a joyful dance, then you'll have to perform a joyful dance for tonight's show," the staff explained.
Upon hearing this, everyone understood. Today's program task was mainly to satisfy the interests and hobbies of the elderly people in the Elderly Care Center.
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