CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol
Chapter 90 - 88 Everywhere Traps

Chapter 90: Chapter 88 Everywhere Traps

Lu Bingbing noticed that the eyes of all five mentors were practically glued to Yuwei.

The man with dark circles and puffy eye bags, Luo Junxiang, looked as if his eyeballs might pop out.

Long Zitao’s gaze also revealed a certain pounding excitement.

Just now, they had seen this strikingly attractive and graceful girl on the screen.

And now, seeing her up close, she appeared even more enchanting than on camera.

Lu Bingbing was puzzled: In Hanoi, Ye Yuwei didn’t seem to have this level of charm—why did she suddenly enrapture everyone’s hormones here?

What Lu Bingbing didn’t realize was that Ye Yuwei had grown up.

At 19, Ye Yuwei hadn’t stopped maturing; she was still growing.

In fact, many girls experience late development; as the saying goes, "a girl changes eighteen times before reaching adulthood, and often for the better."

Girls experience developmental changes at ages eight or nine, eighteen or nineteen, and don’t fully settle into their features until their early twenties, at around twenty-one or twenty-two.

Ye Yuwei’s flaws in her face and figure had been smoothed out during her time away from Hanoi. Her second phase of growth made her radiate an indescribable charm.

However, since Lu Bingbing had been spending day and night with her during this period, she hadn’t noticed these subtle changes.

Ye Yuwei was just as surprised at her newfound allure.

Yang Xiaoyue, observing the scene through the camera feeds, instructed the camera operators to adjust the lens distance repeatedly, making sure to capture every expression in close detail.

Women see other women differently than men do.

Sometimes, a woman might dislike another woman, but men would treat her as though she’s a precious jewel.

This show wasn’t just targeting female fans—it aimed to attract male fans as well.

Ye Yuwei was definitely the type to magnetize male audiences, as was Lv Fangxin.

Both were one-in-a-million "lady-killers."

"You’re from Galaxy, NTU16," Luo Junxiang spoke up first. "Why do you call yourselves NTU16? Do you have sixteen members in your group?"

"Not exactly. At our peak, the company had over three hundred sisters; we’re just one of the teams. We’re called NTU16 because only sixteen members are allowed to perform during our showcases," Lu Bingbing answered formally.

Her years as a team captain had shaped this particular way of speaking.

Back in Hanoi, it wouldn’t be a problem—she was the captain, and everyone expected her to be serious and responsible. But on this new stage, who wanted to see someone act "old before their time"?

Even so, Penguin was being polite, likely trying to leverage Galaxy’s reputation.

Long Zitao followed up, "From the information I’ve reviewed, you’re the overall captain of Galaxy. Does that mean you’re vying for the captain position post-debut as well?"

These words immediately made Lu Bingbing’s heart race—was this a hint?

The other girls were also lost in thought. Most of them were eager to stand out in this program, hoping to secure resources from Penguin.

As for the show itself, they didn’t care too much.

"Being a captain means taking on responsibility and displaying leadership. I’ve been Galaxy’s captain for three years, and I understand how tough it can be. I didn’t come here for the position—I came here to prove myself," Lu Bingbing’s answer was flawless; her years of captaincy had certainly not been in vain.

"What do you want to prove? We all know that Galaxy’s girl groups are exceptional. Representing Galaxy this time—does that mean you’re the best from your group?" Long Zitao asked.

Ye Yuwei’s heart stirred—this guy was setting a trap.

Galaxy was widely recognized as the top girl group in the industry.

If Lu Bingbing admitted that her group was extraordinary and she could represent all of Galaxy, the other contestants would mentally target them as their primary competition.

And if the two of them failed in their performance, it would spell failure for Galaxy’s hundreds of idols as well.

But if she didn’t affirm her group’s prowess, it would make her seem insincere, and diminishing her own status wouldn’t make sense either.

Ye Yuwei’s opinion of the show dropped to rock bottom—it was clearly using Galaxy to boost its own appeal.

"Many people ask, ’Lu Bingbing, you’re already 26, why bother competing in a selection program?’ My goal is to prove that, at 26, I can still be a qualified idol," Lu Bingbing answered with unwavering conviction, her determined eyes delivering the message loud and clear to everyone present.

The girls responded with applause almost immediately—this kind of statement, tinged with a feminist undertone, resonated well with women, as age had long been used as a weapon to attack them.

"From the expressions on everyone’s faces when my teammate and I entered, it was obvious that people are familiar with Galaxy to some extent. Whether Galaxy is exceptional or not—I think everyone has their own standards for judgment."

"The two of us don’t actually represent all of Galaxy. None of the girls here can claim to represent everyone. Right now, I only represent my company," Lu Bingbing asserted.

Her remarks drew even louder applause. Lu Bingbing was remarkably skilled at sidestepping traps, especially with her final line, which elegantly reframed the conversation.

Even if she and Ye Yuwei’s performance fell short, it would merely indicate a poor selection from the company—not that Galaxy’s idols as a whole were lacking.

Long Zitao gave Lu Bingbing a deep look.

She was undeniably impressive, but her brilliance only made her a bigger target for the program.

While Long Zitao didn’t fully understand the show’s overall plan, the hostile intent was obvious from the fact that Yang Xiaoyue had orchestrated the sharp questions—it was clear Galaxy wasn’t being treated favorably.

"Ye Yuwei, you’re Galaxy’s rising star, reputed to be its most promising talent. This time appearing on the show—was it part of your company’s strategy to promote new blood?" Luo Junxiang smiled faintly, but his sharp gaze betrayed his intentions.

This was yet another trap, laden with hidden dangers.

Ye Yuwei indeed held the title of Galaxy’s rising star, but her reputation in Hanoi had already been tarnished.

If she admitted the first part of Luo Junxiang’s statement, there was a risk that "certain" netizens would dig up her "dark history" from Hanoi, implying that her group must be riddled with scandals.

Otherwise, why would they let her compete on the program?

The show’s intentions were plain—they knew Old Mu had pulled a fast one on them.

The latter part of the question carried even more deceit.

If Ye Yuwei claimed that the company was giving her this opportunity as a newcomer, it implied that she was the company’s favored prospect.

But in reality, the company didn’t care about her. If the episode aired and viewers spun the narrative, her reputation would be ruined. Moreover, answering that way would undermine Lu Bingbing’s position.

Would her senior, the overall captain, be reduced to appearing as her "sidekick" here?

"Mentors, are you familiar with Galaxy’s general election? Every year, rankings are determined by fan votes, which decide how resources are distributed," Ye Yuwei began, calmly explaining Hanoi’s selection system.

The mentors didn’t interrupt or respond, clearly following instructions from the production team.

"Galaxy has always encouraged the development of newcomers. In the pre-election rankings, many seniors take the initiative to step aside and allow us rookies to shine.

This time, I had the chance to come here with my captain—all thanks to the senior members in our team who passed the opportunity on to me."

Everything Ye Yuwei said was true—except for the last sentence, which was a complete fabrication, albeit impossible to disprove.

With so many seniors in Hanoi, none of them would come out and deny her claim publicly, saying, "I never passed on opportunities to her!"

Galaxy Company certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to release an official statement, saying, "Actually, we deliberately chose Ye Yuwei!"

Standing beside her, Lu Bingbing smiled wryly to herself. The production team’s hopes of exploiting Ye Yuwei to tarnish Galaxy were doomed to fail—this girl was just too sharp.

"Alright then, you may begin your performance," Long Zitao said, his expression unreadable.

But the look in his eyes as he stared at Ye Yuwei revealed his genuine thoughts.