Lin Kecheng asked, “Is this called -8? Fu Xiuning treats him much better than me!”
The system said, “It was indeed -8 last time.”
It was Lin Kecheng understood what this meant in an instant.
-8 was sent when they first formed their second alliance. He was busy with school and the anniversary celebration recently, and Xing Shi was rehearsing. Their alliance had expired for three days. In other words, Xing Shi was -8 ten days ago, but it might not be the same now.
He said, “Immediately after the alliance forms, let them send the favorability value.”
After giving this order, he smiled at Xing Shi and said, “How are you preparing, Junior Brother?”
Xing Shi replied, “Very good.”
Lin Kecheng leaned forward and extended his hand. “Come on, I wish you a smooth rehearsal.”
Xing Shi understood. He put down his fork and shook hands with this person.
The systems on both sides started working at the same time and signed the contract.
Their hands were slightly suspended over the table, just diagonally in front of Fu Xiuning.
Fu Xiuning looked over. This was the first time that hosts had formed an alliance under his nose, and it was also the first time he watched the scene.
He already knew the ceremony of the alliance and thought it was nothing special. Then in the next second, he felt the energy flow.
It was very subtle. If he hadn’t solved enough hosts, he wouldn’t have been able to tell.
Every time he witnessed the system detach from the host, he could feel an energy fluctuation just like the one in front of him.
But he didn’t have this feeling with the system punishments. He thought it was only for detachment, but it turned out that it also happened for an alliance.
This was probably because of the biological barrier, so the punishment didn’t overflow. No matter how tightly the two hands were held, there would always be a gap, which he caught.
Could this be the reason why Xing Shi formed an alliance?
Xing Shi successfully grabbed another small stream of energy and withdrew his hands with satisfaction.
The system was asked to share the favorability value by the other party. it asked the host’s opinion and sent it.
Lin Kecheng was worried someone would look for him, so he didn’t dare sink into his consciousness. He just asked the system, “How much?”
The system said, “-8.”
Lin Kecheng didn’t understand it. “How is it possible?”
The system said, “The sharing program can’t be faked. Perhaps… Fu Xiuning found the cake annoying, so he gave it to someone he disliked more?”
Lin Kecheng didn’t believe it. He wanted Xing Shi to pass a piece to try it.
Therefore, he pushed all the desserts in front of Xing Shi. “It is the first rehearsal. I have a lot to do. You guys eat and talk.”
Xing Shi smiled and thanked him. Seeing him wink and gesture to Fu Xiuning, Lin Kecheng remembered his dream of being an artist. Therefore, he took one and handed it to Fu Xiuning. “Boss, do you want to eat?”
Fu Xiuning’s thoughts were still on what happened. He looked over when he heard these words.
Xing Shi smiled and pushed it forward a bit.
Fu Xiuning took it, looked at him secretly, and made conversation, “What part of the show are you?”
Xing Shi replied, “In the middle.”
Fu Xiuning wondered, “Didn’t I let you guys be last?”
Xing Shi explained, “The president and the others considered it at the beginning. Later, they felt that among the group of trainees, none of them except for me are students of this school, and it wasn’t appropriate. Therefore, they put it in the middle to ensure that the overall event will have a climax.”
Fu Xiuning hummed and didn’t care about it any longer.
He thought that Xing Shi might’ve formed an alliance for this energy, or it wouldn’t make sense to form an alliance once a week.
So was Xing Shi constantly trying or… had he found a clue?
[Ding.]
[Currently favorability value: -7.]
Xing Shi was about to pick up the fruit from the cake when he paused and looked at Fu Xiuning.
Fu Xiuning looked normal. He looked away towards the stage and placed the dessert on the table.
The system was excited. “He has been looking at you. Look, you got another point!”
Fortunately, after the alliance, both parties couldn’t see the changes in each other’s favorability. Otherwise, it would definitely prevent Xing Shi from forming an alliance because Xing Shi’s favorability always went up and down. Even a fool could see that Fu Xiuning was different towards him.
It was also fortunate that the extra point was added after the alliance or he would have to find a reason to explain the extra point. What if it returned to -8 again the next time they formed an alliance, and Lin Kecheng questioned him? How troublesome.
At this moment, Lin Kecheng was feeling stimulated.
He watched Fu Xiuning accept the dessert, and his mentality collapsed. “So it was because Xing Shi gave it to him last time. Why?”
The system said with difficulty, “Because Xing Shi is from his company. No matter how annoying he is, he is better than… passerby?”
“I was also his subordinate when he was the president before, but he still refused to accept my things!”
The system advised, “Look, he put it back and didn’t eat it.”
Lin Kecheng refuted it, “But he didn’t refuse. He accepted it!”
The system was silent. If he could accurately analyze Fu Xiuning’s psychology, he would’ve helped the host succeed in the strategy and it wouldn’t be -5.
Lin Kecheng tried hard to maintain his expression. Once he heard someone calling him, he immediately went over and decided to take it slowly.
Fu Xiuning was used to the host studying and comparing some of his small actions, so he didn’t feel anything. He accepted Xing Shi’s bag in public last time, so he took a piece of cake but didn’t eat it. He didn’t plan to eat it this time either.
Xing Shi ate happily.
The president and the others saw him and came to feed him, making him even happier.
Halfway through eating the cake, he saw Yu Yi coming over and asked, “Did the teacher ask you to come?”
Yu Yi shook his head. He first politely greeted the boss. Then after hearing the other person’s response, he walked to Xing Shi and sat down, whispering, “There are people backstage, all staring at us.”
Xing Shi knew that he was introverted and would only relax after getting familiar with people, so he pushed a piece of dessert over. “Eat some sweets to relax.”
Yu Yi glanced at the boss.
Xing Shi told him, “Senior Lin bought it.”
Yu Yi opened it with confidence.
The two of them didn’t stay here for long. They went back after eating.
Lin Kecheng observed his mood and came back to watch the rehearsal with Fu Xiuning. He asked, “What do you think, Senior?”
Fu Xiuning said, “It is okay.”
Lin Kecheng commented on the program with a few words. Then he talked about the imaginative little designs at the event, trying to show his ability.
Fu Xiuning listened carelessly.
He was thinking about how to put Xing Shi under his nose again.
In addition to classes, the daily life of students was training. On weekends, they had to practice from morning to night in the company. They didn’t meet many times.
His favorability towards Xing Shi always fluctuated. He wasn’t worried that this person would be recalled by the main system in the near future. He just had no idea about the many exceptions. The reason was that they hadn’t spent enough time together.
He thought for a while before coming up with one thing.
Xing Shi had a father. From what the system said, he seemed to have a high status in the circle but it wasn’t clear what the relationship between father and son was.
If they weren’t at the point of being irreconcilable, the other person might ask Qi Changyi to take care of Xing Shi if he knew that Xing Shi was in the company. However, Qi Changyi was too busy and would definitely throw it to Fu Xiuning. Wouldn’t it be natural to do it like this?
The show on the stage ended. The auditorium started to become noisy, and almost everyone backstage ran to the front.
Lin Kecheng sat up straight. “Next is our junior brother.”
Fu Xiuning came back to his senses. He heard the music start and the first group of trainees came up.
Overall, it was okay. A few trainees had no stage experience and were obviously nervous when facing the screaming crowd, leading to a bit of disconnection.
However, this was only the first rehearsal. There were two more to come. They should be able to adjust.
Lin Kecheng finally waited for an opportunity. “On the day of the official event, they will look even better in their performance costumes.”
Fu Xiuning hummed.
Lin Kecheng said emotionally, “I have been in contact with them recently. Listening to their vision for the future, I also want to become an artist.”
He half-jokingly said, “But I’m not as good as them. I can only do variety shows. Do you think I am good enough for this?”
Before today, Fu Xiuning would have indeed considered this matter.
But after today, he felt it would be better for Lin Kecheng to stay in school and form an alliance with Xing Shi once a week.
He said, “You are more suitable for planning.”
Lin Kecheng’s expression froze. Then he laughed dryly. “It is tiring to always be involved in planning. I kind of want to try something new.”
Fu Xiuning didn’t comment.
Lin Kecheng called out to the system, “Does this mean that he doesn’t want me?”
The system wasn’t optimistic.
Xing Shi had mentioned this to Fu Xiuning once before, and now the host had mentioned it. If Fu Xiuning really had some ideas, this shouldn’t be his reaction.
It thought for a while, “If this road doesn’t work, let’s try another one.”
Lin Kecheng asked, “What do you mean?”
The system explained, “The other boss of June Culture is Qi Changyi. If he decides to let you in, you can get in. Once you become famous in the future, Fu Xiuning will see you again.”
Lin Kecheng naturally knew QI Changyi. He was a top star and Best Actor winner. He was very popular. Lin Kecheng asked, “How do I meet him?”
The system checked the information. “He has a movie coming out soon, and he will come here for a promotional show. You should find a chance to conquer him first.”
Fu Xiuning didn’t even frown.
Qi Changyi had been in the entertainment industry since he was 17 years old. He was very shrewd and wouldn’t suffer a loss easily.
Fu Xiuning came here today mainly to figure out the alliance.
The moment he successfully kept Xing Shi here with a piece of cake, he had already found out the truth. He didn’t stay after watching the company’s program.
Lin Kecheng sent him out without saying a word about becoming an artist in order to avoid annoying him.
He watched Fu Xiuning drive away and told the system to send a message to Xing Shi, asking him to find out Fu Xiuning’s attitude. But before that, he had to discuss the excuses with his side first.
Xing Shi had just gotten into the company car.
Normally, the participants should’ve stayed until the end of the rehearsal. However, their special status meant they left early.
After hearing the system’s retelling, he said, “It seems his career as an artist isn’t going well.”
‘The system commented, “He looks average, didn’t win the lottery draw, and has -5 favorability. He has no hope.”
Xing Shi laughed. He was about to close his eyes and lie down when he heard his phone ring.
He took it out and saw a message from a famous international director. [Sui Sui, Dad’s new movie is coming out soon. I will go to your place for a promotional show. How about reserving a seat for you?”
He was silent for a moment before replying: [Oh, sure.]
On the other side, Director He heard the message notification sound so quickly and thought the reply must be a ‘hah.’
He sighed and opened it. Then he closed it two seconds later. He opened it again and was shocked to find that the words hadn’t changed. Did this kid agree?
No, it wasn’t that simple!
He called his assistant and ordered, “Get some more security guards for the show in Z City.”
The assistant responded, “Don’t worry. We will definitely ensure the artist’s safety.”
Director He was in a bomb-disarming mood and he had a serious face. “No, you don’t understand. Find more.”
The assistant: “?”
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