Qin Xiao's heart was racing. How could it not be?

In the past, thanks to her connection with Ye Zhonghuai, she wielded power and threw tantrums in the company, often acting petulantly. From assistants to agents, from music teachers to bands, everyone catered to her; even during filming, directors hesitated to speak harshly to her. Day by day, she cultivated a proud and domineering character. Always followed by a crowd, she acted as if she wanted to tell the whole world she was the top diva of Baise Entertainment! Especially once she knew from Ye Zhonghuai that Baise Entertainment was backed by the giant Habes, she became even more arrogant, acting as if she were already an international superstar.

But ultimately, she was short-sighted and failed to see the true nature of the world. Nothing comes from nothing; to get something, one must give something.

In the past, Ye Zhonghuai, to control Xu Qingqiu, had picked Qin Xiao from many people. One reason was because Qin Xiao indeed had good looks—even though she couldn't compare to Xu Qingqiu, the gap wasn't so vast, and she even had an advantage in height. At 1.75 meters tall, with legs longer than life itself, she truly had a model's figure. With her curvaceous body, if she wore a flight attendant uniform and a pair of Balenciagas, how many men would be utterly captivated by her? This type of person, many might contemplate deeply about taking as a wife, but as a mistress, wasn't that just top-notch talent?

Of course, just having a pretty face makes one at most a vase. Ye Zhonghuai, no matter how reckless, wouldn't rely solely on a vase as his trump card. Why look for a vase when he could get a secretary? Or even better, train a new vase-like star specifically for entertainment? He chose Qin Xiao to be groomed as the pillar of the company, a replacement for Xu Qingqiu. Thus, Qin Xiao's musical talent was what he valued most.

Originally, Baise Entertainment invested relentlessly in her marketing, packaging, and training. Coupled with outstanding works from Song Daddies and continuous coaching from famous instructors, Qin Xiao became the darling of many. In just three to four years, she rocketed from an unknown newcomer to the doorstep of A-list celebrities. She possessed both looks and singing skills. With just one more step forward, or perhaps an award, both the A-list star label and the title of Queen were within her easy reach.

But just then, Jiang Wangtao was hospitalized. Ye Zhonghuai seized the opportunity to return to Baise Entertainment, successfully taking over as Chairman and CEO. Meanwhile, Xu Qingqiu was also forced to terminate her contract. After she left, Qin Xiao uncontroversially became the top diva and pillar of Baise Entertainment, although this pillar didn't have the A-list label or the Queen title to support it, making it look less stable.

But with Ye Zhonghuai backing her, what was there to fear? She'd gotten into the bed of the big boss; surely the position of top diva would be stable?

However, reality proved her position was anything but stable. Ye Zhonghuai wanted a new Queen, not just a mere vase. Alas, Qin Xiao's depth was too shallow, completely missing this point. Since Xu Qingqiu left, she felt no pressure and subsequently lost her motivation. Almost instantly, she ripped off her mask of the obedient girl, threw tantrums, and frequently stood up her teachers. She started coming late and leaving early, just going through the motions. How could she possibly have the time to refine her singing skills or improve herself? All her energy, other than pleasing Ye Zhonghuai, was spent indulging in eating, drinking, and enjoying life.

A year later, since Xu Qingqiu's departure, she hadn't progressed at all. Apart from maintaining her popularity through the company's hefty marketing investments, everything else had plummeted.

Now, hearing what her agent said, Qin Xiao suddenly came to her senses. Looking at her agent's serious expression, Qin Xiao shivered. Panic filled her face, and immense unease churned within her as she absorbed her agent's words. From her agent's words, she understood: this was Ye Zhonghuai's final ultimatum. She wasn't sure if it was to save face or to give her another chance that he hadn't said it directly, having the agent relay it instead. However, she understood that the company had invested massive manpower and resources in this album, and it absolutely had to succeed. Similarly, after the company's investigation, this show held tremendous potential and involved substantial investment. Furthermore, the director was Wei Liangxiao, previously from Lemon TV, known as a genius. This combination fully possessed the potential to be a hit, plus its timely airing meant she absolutely had to participate and needed a standout performance to complement the album's promotional sales.

Once she figured this out, she suddenly saw the light; she withdrew her feet from the window ledge and made a complete 180-degree change in attitude.

"Okay, Sister Ning, I understand. I will give it my all."

"Good, as long as you understand. I won't say more. From now on, just follow the team and quickly improve your abilities!"

After finishing, her agent left, leaving Qin Xiao standing there for a long time without moving.

「A week flew by.」

Stars from various cities across the country hurriedly rushed to one location. For secrecy reasons, the production team booked rooms in different hotels around the Capital for the guests to stay in. Six initial guests stayed in six different places. From the start of recording until the end, they would definitely not meet unless one of them was eliminated and unmasked. Each guest could only bring one assistant to stay in the hotel. Masks and costumes could either be made by the crew or by themselves, but in any case, they had to be delivered to the production team in advance.

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