Trillionaire's Slice of Life

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Even though the teachers had already left the scene, the atmosphere in the dance hall had become very strange. More than fifty trainees' eyes would occasionally drift toward the graceful figure in the farthest corner.

Ding Qian, Shi Yuan Entertainment's strongest trainee, who was known as the girl most likely to become an international superstar, had been treated with a warm smile by every teacher in the past three months, including Director He. Even some first-tier superstars and senior celebrities showed no airs around her.

Yet, this girl, once treated like a treasure by the entire company, seemed to have fallen from the tree overnight.

"I heard that it was Chairman Qin himself who knocked her off the top tier. It seems she was too proud, not even considering important figures worth her attention..."

"If she can't debut, it's actually worse for her than for us ordinary trainees. The company had high hopes for her, so she signed a five-year long-term contract. Even if she's removed from the tier, she can't leave the company and is likely to be shelved by the company for five years. Who would remember her after that?"

A group of girls gathered together, continuously discussing the gossip they had heard, occasionally pointing at the stunning girl in the corner.

In their eyes, the girl named Ding Qian was just too otherworldly, shadowing the presence of all other trainees. Now that she had fallen from her pedestal, they could only feel a secret satisfaction.

While the trainees whispered amongst themselves, a dazzling woman suddenly appeared at the entrance of the dance studio.

Dressed in a tight black dress, with a gorgeous face adorned with delicate makeup and a height of one meter seventy, the woman walked gracefully. When she entered the dance hall, dozens of trainees stopped talking and, as if on cue, bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, senior."

The beautiful woman, with a radiant smile on her face, looked around and easily spotted the isolated, devastatingly beautiful girl in the corner.

Walking with elegant steps, the woman approached the dreamy-faced girl, then the respected woman softly said:

"Ding Qian, right? I must thank you for giving me this opportunity. I heard that the collaboration with Director Ding Minhao was originally intended for you to be the female lead.

Shangyuan Entertainment and Shi Yuan Entertainment were both ready to tailor a top-tier movie just for you, which you turned down. Eventually, they chose me as the female lead, so I owe you my thanks.

If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this unique opportunity in the entertainment industry. As a trainee, you should keep working hard."

After saying those words, Ding Xiaoni, with a cheerful smile in her eyes, turned and gracefully left, while dozens of trainees around bowed respectfully. Ding Xiaoni, one of Shi Yuan Entertainment's top-tier superstars, left the hall in style.

"Ah, that must be Ding Xiaoni! I've seen her movie; the romance with the male lead is so dreamy."

"Senior Ding is already a top-tier superstar in our company. If she makes the most of this opportunity, she might become an international star... That opportunity was supposed to be for our strongest trainee, but what a pity..."

Constant whispers continued to echo, but the ten minutes of break time had passed, and a dance teacher walked into the hall, immediately quieting the previously noisy room.

The authoritative dance teacher looked around and announced in a loud voice:

"I have good news. The company executives have decided to select one out of the fifty-two trainees for intensive training based on exceptional ability. This selection will not focus on looks but on real talent.

Those with talent will be chosen, and those who only have good looks but lack corresponding ability will be eliminated...

You need to seize this opportunity. The company's resources for the next stage will lean heavily toward the one picked. Perhaps the next phenomenal artist could be among you."

As the dance teacher finished, unconsciously, everyone's gaze once again moved to the corner.

Those who only have good looks will be eliminated; they were obviously referring to her.

It seemed that the strongest trainee of Shi Yuan Entertainment was truly out of the competition.

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An entire morning passed with everyone engaged in intense training. There was only an hour's break at noon when all trainees needed to quickly grab their lunch and then catch a short nap before plunging into the afternoon's rigorous training.

In the Shi Yuan Entertainment cafeteria, the trainees' meals were not the same. First tier students had four meat and four vegetarian dishes, second tier had three meat and three vegetarian, third tier had two meat and two vegetarian, and the fourth tier had only one of each.

This was a special rule for Shi Yuan Entertainment trainees, designed to motivate them to constantly strive for improvement.

In the past, as Shi Yuan Entertainment's strongest trainee, Ding Qian used to sit at the central position during mealtime, surrounded by a large group of laughing and chatting trainees.

However, now she sat in the farthest corner, eating the simplest meal of one meat and one veg, with everyone subconsciously keeping their distance, as if afraid of catching some bad luck from her.

Of course, this group didn't include Zhao Shuangshuang and Chu Wen.

As the only two special admissions of Shi Yuan Entertainment, Zhao Shuangshuang and Chu Wen were undeniably unique. Regardless of their performance, they were always in the first tier.

The two girls, carrying a luxurious four meat and four veg meal, approached Ding Qian. Ding Qian, who had been keeping her head down, quietly said:

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