At Fengfeng Entertainment's building, while Xue Xiu went home after the meeting with the company's CEO and board members, the other members went straight to the dance studio to practice.
One of the members sighed and said, "Yanyan, what is your plan after our contract expires in one month?"
Another member heard her question and also jumped in, "Yanyan, can you take us with you? I'll go wherever you want to go."
Liu Shiuyan, who they just called Yanyan smiled a little, "You guys are so cute. I don't think the company will just drop us after our contract expires, we can still sign again, can we not?"
"Ah… Yanyan, you already know the state of our group. Besides… we all know that she will want to go solo."
"I know right? I heard her talk so much about opening a live stream and doing this and that."
-Sigh-
Eden is the girl group under Fengfeng Entertainment, and there are 5 members, including Xue Xiu.
They were signed 6 years ago when they were still 18 years old. Next month, their contracts will expire.
They knew little of the entertainment industry back then. All they wanted was to pursue their passion for dancing and singing, and also inspire other youths.
Yes, it was that innocent.
But after all their years in the industry, they knew that the revenue that they are earning as a group determines their future. Money is what makes a company keep going, so it's only natural.
They also know that there are a lot of dirty things going behind the scenes.
Fortunately, they were one of the lucky groups, because Fengfeng Entertainment was pretty clean.
The company never forced them to do anything they didn't like, and even gave them enough freedom.
Of course, they didn't take this good treatment for granted. They've practiced hard all these years and slowly but surely, they reached Country M's Top 20. It can even be considered that they are consistently in City D's Top 5.
The girls didn't have any scandals as well. There were a few dating rumors here and there but that's about it. There was really not enough proof.
Except, Xue Xiu was not content with this and wanted to reach a higher status.
She seems to be also tired and uninterested in working in their group as they noticed that she hasn't been really practicing with them the past couple of years unlike before during their debut.
They've also noticed that she has been in contact with a few idols and employees from other companies.
"Yanyan, I'm a hundred percent sure that either she gets promoted to be a solo artist by the company or she will just leave and find a new one. One thing is for sure, she's not going to stick with Eden anymore. Therefore, our group is surely doomed."
"Ah this…" Li Shiuyan sighed. She pursed her lips and looked at her fellow members.
Liu Shiuyan had a good relationship with her fellow members.
The public might think that because Xue Xiu is always center and always talks on shows or interviews that she is also the leader, but in truth, it's Liu Shiuyan who keeps the group together.
No one really bothered to clarify this.
But during practices, it would always be Liu Shiuyan who helps decide on things like positions. She's also always the one who can memorize and execute the moves first. She would then coach the other members, including Xue Xiu.
That is why the other members are all curious about her opinions and plans in the future.
"I'll be honest with you guys, I really like this company, so I want to wait for their announcement. If they still want to renew our contract, then that would be best. But… If they really decide to let go of us, then I can only just move on."
"However…"
Liu Shiuyan's expression then turned serious, and then she continued to say, "While I do hope that they sign all of us again, you guys know how the entertainment industry works. If they decide to only sign Xue Xiu or only a couple of us, I hope the others won't have any hard feelings."
The other girl who had kept quiet all this while finally spoke, "Yanyan, stop talking nonsense."
"If your contract is renewed and the three of us are let go, the rest of us will still be happy and will support you with all our heart. But Xue Xiu doesn't deserve it."
"If the company really renews her contract and not yours, I'd definitely protest!", she declared.
Liu Shiuyan's heart softened.
These three girls were like the sisters she never had. They would always do everything together.
One of the reasons why she was able to give it her all was because of their support.
She spent a third of her life in this company, 2 years as a trainee and 6 years as a part of the official group.
She was grateful for the company and these girls, so she finally thought of something and said, "Guys, if the company really decides to let go of us, how about we continue sticking together? We don't have to stay in the entertainment industry, we can also just open even a small business."
-Gasp-
"I would love that!"
"Omomo! Count me in! Like I said Yanyan, I'm willing to go wherever you want to go."
The two members immediately and excitedly agreed.
Liu Shiuyan's eyes gleamed because she received a positive reply from the two, but she calmed herself down and turned to the other girl, "How about you Lynn?"
"Ah!" Liu Shiuyan hurriedly took it back and became flustered, "Ah… I'm not forcing you. Please don't take it to heart if you have other plans. I… I just wanted to… I…"
Before she could even continue being worried, the other girl gave her a hug, "Silly… Of course, I want to stick with you too."
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