After Being Robbed of Everything, She Returns as a Goddess - Chapter 398

After Being Robbed of Everything, She Returns as a Goddess
Chapter 398 – She doesn’t need backing, she is her own support (4)

Translator : Virichime
Editor : Chu
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Two people were waiting in the lounge. He only recognized one—their company manager. What could be so serious that the manager came in person?

The other person left after exchanging a look with the manager. Xu Xiyun walked over and sat down.

“Here’s the thing, Xu Xiyun.” The manager spoke slowly. “We didn’t expect your result today.”

“It’s all thanks to Mentor Si!” Xu Xiyun answered loudly.

“Mentor Si?” The manager paused, but his face stayed calm. “You know the company was just acquired a few days ago, right?”

“Yes, I know.” Xu Xiyun sensed something was wrong.

“The buyer is Wangchuan Entertainment,” the manager continued. “They have four trainees in <Youth>. One of them is ranked right behind you.”

Xu Xiyun tensed. He did remember that trainee.

“We’ve been acquired. We have no say. You’re not their own trainee.” The manager finally said it. “So Wangchuan wants you to quit the competition.”

“No way!” Xu Xiyun jumped up. “I promised Mentor Si I’d make it into the top six!”

“We don’t want this either.” The manager shook his head. “But what can we do? Your contract now belongs to them. If they don’t support you, what can you do? Your grandmother is sick, isn’t she?”

At those words, Xu Xiyun’s head snapped up. His expression finally changed.

“When you first came to the company, you said you wanted to be a star, make big money, because you needed to pay for your grandmother’s treatment.” The manager’s tone was flat. “Now, as long as you follow orders and quit the show, Wangchuan Entertainment will transfer your grandmother to the top hospital in Sijiucheng.”

Xu Xiyun clenched his fists. “Grandma…”

The medical standards in Sijiucheng—those were the best in the whole country.
But he had no money, no way to afford a hospital like that.

Earning money was the only reason he entered showbiz in the first place, so when a talent scout found him, he didn’t hesitate to go.
But because he had no money, he couldn’t get the kind of high-quality training other trainees had.

Until he met Si Fuqing.

“Don’t be so down. Even if you quit, you’ve still gained some fans,” the manager patted his shoulder. “Later, if Wangchuan Entertainment has debut opportunities, they’ll definitely consider you first.”

“Alright, go pack up your things in the dorm. Get ready to leave.”

Xu Xiyun took a deep breath. His voice was hoarse. “I understand.”

“I’ll wait outside,” the manager checked his watch. “The company will announce your withdrawal on Weibo. You’ll say it’s for personal reasons—you need to go back to school and take care of family. You had no choice but to quit.”

Xu Xiyun stumbled back to the dorm, and quickly packed his suitcase.

But since his ranking was high, there was no way it wouldn’t draw attention.

“Xiyun, where are you going?” Shi Yu saw him and froze. “You’re ninth, right? You weren’t eliminated!”

Xie Yu turned his head, his eyes narrowing sharply.

Xu Xiyun said nothing. Carrying his suitcase, he went down one floor—only to run into Si Fuqing, just coming back from the director’s office.

Her eyes held no smile, her expression was icy. “Where are you going?”

“I… I have to quit.” Xu Xiyun lowered his head and bowed deeply, tears welling in his eyes. “Mentor Si, thank you for teaching me. I’m truly grateful.”

But it really had to end here. Ordinary trainees like them could never fight against a huge entertainment company.

Si Fuqing gave a quiet response. “I already knew you were going to quit. That’s why I told you to come back.”

Xu Xiyun was stunned.

“Miss Si, the entertainment industry isn’t as simple as you think.” The manager looked back at her, his eyes sharp, his smile mocking. “You need to understand, in the face of absolute capital, celebrities like you can’t resist. Even if you have backing, don’t overestimate yourself. Don’t throw an egg against a rock*.”

*Don’t do something foolish or hopeless where the outcome is obviously against you.

Si Fuqing’s reply was still the same two words, “Come back.”

Her tone was flat, unshaken. She said it slowly, one word at a time.

The Author’s Notes:

Some people still think Pixiu is male, even though I’ve clearly written she’s a girl—called her “daughter,” “fairy,” and even had her wear dresses!
Xiaobai: “So angry!!”
Yep~ this novel was always meant to be anti-entertainment-industry, lol

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