At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

Therefore, they need to maintain a high level of skill and appearance at all times so that they can be ready for any shooting assignments that may come their way.

It was 11 a.m. Wu You sat in his keyboard chair, looking at the miniature amethyst ball placed on the music stand.

"I'm observing my fortune."

She responded to the mothers in the audience.

"Fortune? What fortune?"

Hayasaka was already used to her rambling and asked a question in response.

"Hmm... I've been studying astrology lately. I see that there are ominous signs coming our way recently, which will cause cracks to appear in the previously unshakable relationships within the team."

"Don't scare people."

Hayasaka immediately frowned and gestured to the staff behind him to stop and continue filming later.

She stepped forward and inquired further, "What exactly is this ominous sign? Please elaborate."

"Ah."

At this moment, the attention of the other four women was also drawn to her.

Miya knew that UU's system was quite sophisticated; it wasn't just empty talk.

Yi Xiang, on the other hand, is an atheist and only sees UU as a child who never grows up and is just obsessed with practicing the piano.

Jiang Nai was skeptical, because the recent changes in her body seemed like she was under some kind of curse, which made her feel a renewed sense of awe towards these mystical arts.

Ari had his back to her and didn't turn around, but it seemed he was eavesdropping.

Seeing that the girls seemed very interested, UU also became interested and decided to give a brief explanation.

He then pointed to the chaotic purple within the crystal sphere and said:

“I see that something external will disrupt our team’s relationships this year, turning us from a tightly knit group back into five separate parts that can never be glued together again.”

"!"

"What foreign thing is it?"

"It's human."

"Person? Man or woman? How old? What's their surname and given name?"

Hayasaka is a realist, prioritizing the execution of assigned tasks. Therefore, she will use her professional skills to eliminate any potential obstacles that may arise within the team.

She wanted to know the name of the threat.

[If someone isn't needed by the team, remove them immediately.]

This is her guiding principle.

However,

UU, however, only hinted at it, saying, "I can't say more. If I do, I might suffer a backlash and misfortune might befall me, which would be terrible."

Her reasoning was sound, and she had already discovered that the previous spell had been neutralized by something.

According to new occult knowledge, his incantation was blocked yesterday afternoon.

The opponent was some unknown energy field from the East, vast and profound, which was far beyond the capabilities of a novice witch cat like herself to contend with or target.

To penetrate the concealment, one may need to study more deeply.

UU has decided that, starting today, she will practice piano for 3 hours less each day and dedicate all her time to her esoteric studies.

[If I mastered this technique, I could cast a spell on my little fan, making him dizzy the next time he sees me at a show, and then he'd come to me afterward for an autograph, only to be carried away and hypnotized. Hehehehehe...]

No one knows the witch cat's thoughts; she is utterly wicked.

Hayasaka, unable to get an answer from Hayasaka, stopped pressing him and waved again, signaling everyone to take their positions and prepare for filming.

“We’ll handle things outside the team, so there’s no need to worry about any real threats. Let’s focus on recording today, since time is limited and promoting Ari is the key.”

Hayasaka didn't mince words and went straight to explaining the above meaning—

"Ms. Su emphasized that as long as you don't disappoint her and achieve the set goals, she will provide some extra sponsorship to the best performer after the bonuses stipulated in the contract are paid out. You understand?"

"sponsor?"

Upon hearing this, UU immediately asked, "Does it mean giving money?"

"Money is just one aspect, so of course it's not a problem. But you must understand that there are many things more important than money in this society. Opportunities only come once, so seize them."

Hayasaka smiled meaningfully.

Her intention was to use Ms. Su's words to encourage everyone to film and practice well.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Nai suddenly asked a question:

"So... is it like the sponsorship Ari was promised before, such as the sponsorship for her future marriage?"

"!"

With this remark,

The entire room fell silent.

Ari's back trembled slightly, but he remained silent.

That day, only the newcomer Jiang Nai heard these words.

Hayasaka promised Ari that if he won a certain match, he would have a "supreme" future life.

Jiang Nai heard it clearly; it seemed to be a marriage alliance.

Therefore, within this team, Ari is essentially half-engaged.

Whether she wants to or not, these shackles cannot be easily removed.

"Is there really such a thing, Ari?"

Yi Xiang, the usually taciturn drummer, spoke up.

"Did Ms. Su take a liking to you?"

"..."

Ari didn't say anything, but simply nodded silently.

"So, do you know what the other person looks like?"

"..."

She shook her head again.

"If you don't know, how can you be sure if he's someone you like? Or are you saying that as long as you can marry into a wealthy family, Ari, you would agree unconditionally?"

Sharp words and the core questions were asked by Yi Xiang.

They didn't realize that Ari's contract was different from everyone else's.

On the day she was discovered by "Lingyun," she had already seen the clause: "Be prepared to pay with your body at any time."

In other words, her contract is SSS level, and her benefits and career development path are also SSS level, almost identical to Bai Chu's contract.

A songstress is a songstress, the core of the group, the focus on the stage, and the object of the audience's admiration and fantasy;

Musicians are musicians, supporting actors behind the scenes, and enforcers on stage. Their fan base can never be as large as that of a perfect-looking, incredibly talented singer.

Therefore, Yi Xiang did not understand Ari's predicament, only thinking that she agreed to this arrangement in order to marry into a wealthy family.

"Don't misunderstand her. You've seen Ari's true job; she's a top-tier artist, and the value of a single painting she produces is astronomical. Why would she choose to follow orders just for money? I think she'll definitely have the power to make decisions in the end. Ms. Su isn't an unreasonable person."

The obedient Miya is completely on Ari's side.

UU nodded, indicating that everyone on the team should be well-off, unlike other teams.

"Hey, it's just an engagement, so what? If you like each other, you can date; if you don't, you can break up. There's no need to take this so seriously. Ari is an adult and has her own ideas."

She smoothed things over.

Jiang Nai didn't say anything more, but picked up the bass thoughtfully, thinking that it was indeed better to ask fewer questions.

Everything in the team that involves Ari is kept secret.

If we were to investigate further, it would likely offend or harm her.

Judging from her condition today, she clearly didn't sleep much. From the moment she walked into the room, she didn't seem to be in good spirits, and her eyes lacked their usual sparkle.

Even so, she still had incredibly beautiful makeup on, even better than my full makeup... really...

She had to admire the ruthlessness that Ari had never shown before.

That was a ruthless determination that showed no mercy to oneself.

Whether it's art, singing, body management, or fashion styling, she seems to excel at everything and never slack off in the slightest.

Even in makeup skills, Ari is a master among masters, comparable to her own professional skills and those of the makeup artists in the audience.

Jiang Nai knew that to master any field, one could not do without investing a great deal of time and energy.

A person's life is only about 3 days, and those who overwork their bodies too early may not even live to 2 days.

Ari clearly sacrificed a lot of sleep time, betting all her available energy on improving herself.

Such a perfect woman is easily nitpicked, and people try to find any insignificant flaws in her.

[Sigh. What a pity, in the end, it all benefited that female leader's son.]

Jiang Nai shook her head, feeling that the goddess shouldn't be given away to an unknown playboy.

This is like a jade cabbage being eaten by a pig; it's unbearable to watch.

Her original intention was to speak out for the goddess, but Yi Xiang suspected that the goddess was too casual, which led to a confrontation.

Perhaps in Yi Xiang's eyes, the more beautiful a woman is, the more poisonous she is?

What kind of phrase is "a single red lipstick tasted by ten thousand"?

Jiang Nai couldn't say for sure, but she felt that Xiang had a very eccentric personality and a clear prejudice against top beauties.

-

Thank you everyone for your understanding…

At this moment, Ari finally spoke, her voice weak as a thread.