The reason Ning Youguang immediately encouraged Xie Yizun to improve his English when she discovered he was gaining popularity with the public and was criticized for his poor English, was not to make him learn English.

To be honest, she didn’t really think it was a big problem if Xie Yizun’s English was good or not.

She simply didn’t want her brother’s career, which he found after two lifetimes and truly loves and is willing to work hard for, to suffer a huge blow right from the start due to poor English being his weak point, and to lose confidence because of it.

Having lived two lifetimes, even though Ning Youguang hadn’t entered the entertainment industry, she had an inexplicable bond with it and knew more about it than the average person.

She had seen too many artists who were deeply affected by a single flaw, becoming timid and gradually losing their confidence and brilliance. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

At the same time, when an artist loses their strong personal traits, confidence, and brilliance, their downfall is not far.

This made her unable to resist the urge to help Xie Yizun remove this obstacle while he was still willing.

That’s also why the first time Xie Yizun was attacked by internet trolls, she didn’t advise him to ignore their opinions and just be himself.

Because real confidence is always obtained by continuously solidifying one’s abilities, not from reading a few motivational articles or hearing comforting words.

...

The newly bought smart silent hair dryer blew on his head, the sound was very small, and the wind was very soft.

"Yiyi, did you have a good day today?" Ning Youguang asked while blow-drying Shi Wangyue’s hair, "Did you properly encourage him?"

"Would I not fulfill the task given by my wife properly?" Shi Wangyue tilted his head pleasantly.

The warm yellow light added a lazy and luxurious air to his incredibly handsome face.

While blow-drying hair, Ning Youguang tousled Shi Wangyue’s head, "How did you encourage him?"

"Bought a car." Shi Wangyue curled his lips.

"Bought... a car?" Ning Youguang was startled.

"Yes." Shi Wangyue opened his eyes, and in his sight was the clean, finely crafted face of the one he cared about, a dark light burst in his deep eyes.

He leaned up and planted his lips firmly on her soft lips.

This kiss came unexpectedly, but Ning Youguang accepted it well.

Shi Wangyue’s freshly washed scent was clean and fresh.

Probably because he brushed his teeth while showering, being close, she could clearly taste the cool mint in his mouth.

Very pleasant smell and very pleasant to kiss.

Especially suitable for a summer night.

While being kissed, she forgot to continue pondering about the car.

After all, his embrace and kisses were very easy to get lost in.

Beauty can be misleading and isn’t only applicable to women.

Upon encountering the gentle and affectionate Shi Wangyue, Ning Youguang’s rationality sometimes took a while to kick in.

Car? What car?

She certainly remembered the matter.

But at this moment, the car wasn’t that important.

Before she was out of breath, she pushed Shi Wangyue away, breathlessly said, "The hair hasn’t been dried yet."

"No need to dry it." Shi Wangyue took the hair dryer from her hand, unplugged its cord from the socket with one hand, and placed it aside just by feel.

He then reached out and pulled Ning Youguang, who was standing behind him, into his arms to continue kissing, "It’s been a few days since we rested..."

This time he kissed much more intensely than before.

Fiercely as though engulfed in flames, yet the sound was sticky and seemed like a lot of grievances molded into a ball. Ning Youguang’s heart and body softened instantly, "Go to the room."

She dared not look at Shi Wangyue’s face full of desire, her eyelashes quivering slightly.

Shi Wangyue, encouraged, picked her up and walked into the room in a few steps.

Once a man’s desire is triggered, there’s basically no place for a woman anymore.

That night, until exhaustion led to sleep.

Ning Youguang didn’t think to continue asking Shi Wangyue about the car.

...

The car was bought, and the private English tutor was also arranged.

Xie Yizun got ready to go back to the training camp to diligently practice, participate seriously in competitions, and consider how he was going to find time to learn English from teacher Andy.

At night, after separating from Shi Wangyue, it was already late when he returned to the dormitory.

The trainee dormitory was strictly managed with a curfew and light restrictions.

As he entered the dormitory just in time, the dorm lights turned off in an instant as the curfew time arrived.

After he quietly pushed open the door and went in, he found the dormitory pitch black, some trainees lying in bed browsing their phones in the dark, while some were snoring loudly in sleep.

Afraid of disturbing everyone’s rest, he quietly felt his way to the wardrobe, got his change of clothes, showered in the communal bathroom, and then lay down, falling asleep instantly.

The next day, he woke up early like usual, and upon opening his eyes, saw some dorm mates still asleep, while others had already gone to wash their faces and brush their teeth.

When he went to wash up with his toothbrush and toothpaste, he happened to encounter the group of trainees who had invited him out the day before.

"Morning." He greeted them casually.

"Morning." The few trainees greeted back.

However, as Xie Yizun was brushing his teeth, he inadvertently looked up and noticed that those who had finished brushing their teeth and washing their faces didn’t leave quickly but stood beside looking at him with complex expressions.

"?" Xie Yizun blinked, a circle of foam at his mouth.

"Xie Yizun, take your time, we’ll leave first." The trainees scattered like startled birds.

"???"

What the hell!

Xie Yizun felt these people were acting strangely but didn’t want to engage much with them.

Mainly because after noticing yesterday afternoon signs of these people becoming boy escorts, he resolved to keep his distance.

Different paths don’t converge.

...

The scene in the washroom that morning didn’t leave a lasting impression on Xie Yizun; after he was done, he went to the practice room to train as per his routine.

The day continued as usual.

Though he didn’t initiate anymore conversations with those guys.

But around seven or eight in the evening.

A post exposing the Idol 6688 trainees being kept by wealthy people before debut drew significant attention online.

In that post, the whistleblower convincingly said, "I accidentally passed by the Idol 6688 training camp yesterday afternoon, and suddenly saw this good-looking trainee dressed in designer clothes being picked up by a luxurious Maybach sedan. Yes, the car owner was a man, quite tall. Before getting into the car, he gave the trainee a stack of brand-new bills, and after taking the money, the trainee immediately left with him..."