Magical Girl Heavy Dependence

Chapter 95, The Uninvited Guest

After the meal, as Yan Xi left the private restaurant, she turned to Jiang Fei.

"Although I agreed to join forces, what exactly is the content of your 'Defeat the Cat' plan?"

"Didn't I say that?"

Jiang Fei looked over in surprise, then said decisively, "You will participate in this ten-school joint performance and win the championship... of course, as Yan Xi, not as Hui Ya."

Why is it a joint performance by ten schools?

Yan Xi frowned; she hadn't paid much attention to this before.

Although there are occasional rumors that "XXX signed with an entertainment agency and became an actor/singer/idol because of his outstanding performance in the ten-school joint performance," a campus event should not be worth mentioning by Jiang Fei repeatedly.

"Because of the Xianmeng Group."

Jiang Fei didn't keep them in suspense and simply made it clear.

"A dream of immortality?"

"Yes, the Xianmeng Group has always controlled 'Walking Party,' the largest internet platform in the Southern Federation. Their business usually only involves internet-related services, data traffic, and e-commerce sales. As for the content producers, like us, we have a cooperative relationship."

When it comes to business, Jiang Fei instantly transforms back into a capable female CEO.

"They have the platform and users, while we produce topics and focal points to help them maintain their popularity. It's a symbiotic relationship. Over the years, they have never shown any intention to expand outwards. Centered on Xianmeng Group, a huge upstream and downstream industrial chain has been formed, which plays a pivotal role in Yincheng's fiscal revenue."

Yan Xi knew a turning point was coming and asked, "But what?"

"But none of that matters."

Jiang Fei glanced at her and said, "The core of the Fairy Dream Group is the Fairy Demoness, and the 'Ball' is her 'miracle.' For a long time, the mainstream speculation in the magic world has been that the Fairy Demoness uses the existence of many ordinary people to maintain this 'miracle.'"

"A miracle?"

Yan Xi had never heard of this word before.

It's not surprising that the vast majority of magical girls and demons never come into contact with terms and concepts outside the conventional magic system throughout their lives.

"It can be understood as extremely powerful magic."

Jiang Fei spoke succinctly, waving her hand as she continued, "You can see some clues from the word 'ball'... If no one attends, can it still be called a 'ball'? As a demon princess, it's unlikely that she would personally invite guests to the 'ball,' which is why the Immortal Dream Group came into being."

"The purpose of the entire group is to invite new users for her and maintain the popularity of 'The Ball'. Other businesses such as GG are just used to offset the costs required for the group's operation."

Yan Xi nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Jiang Fei paused, finally getting to the point: "And the Xianmeng Group has begun to be dissatisfied with its existing business position and has started to try to expand outwards. Sponsoring the 'Ten Schools Joint Performance' and making it an extraordinary event is one such attempt."

Yan Xi roughly understood.

Whatever the reasons behind Xianmeng Group's expansion, they have already taken action.

Any move by a behemoth will inevitably have far-reaching consequences, and those companies that depend on it and lack scale and autonomy will be the ones most affected.

Unfortunately, Yinfu Entertainment is still within this scope.

Jiang Fei's emphasis on the joint performance of ten schools also carries a hint of a power struggle with the Xianmeng Group.

"But why is it a 'ten-school joint performance'?"

Yan Xi still couldn't understand this problem.

Jiang Fei gave a soft, cold laugh and gave her answer: "Because more than 90 percent of the magical girls in Yincheng fall into this category."

Yan Xi suddenly realized.

Yes, the most active age for magical girls is during their four years at the academy.

Each of the ten schools hides a considerable number of magical girls.

If the target of the Fairy Dream Group is magical girls, then the joint performance of ten schools is undoubtedly the most suitable entry point.

"I will find out what Xianmeng Group's purpose is, but that's not your job," Jiang Fei said, looking at Yan Xi. "Your purpose is to represent Yinfu Entertainment in this year's 'Ten Schools Joint Performance,' so you must win the championship."

The pressure was overwhelming… Yan Xi became more serious:

"You didn't tell me any of this earlier."

"I'm talking to you now." Jiang Fei tossed a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a silver moon earring. "This is pressure, and it's work. Don't you want Cheng Chen to look at you with new eyes? What's the point if it's just a small, ordinary competition?"

"If it weren't for the fate of the Xianmeng Group, even if you participated in the 'Ten Schools Joint Performance' and won the championship, you still wouldn't be as good as Cang Qing."

Yan Xi suddenly clenched his fist.

Jiang Fei speaks very directly, but that's the truth.

Cang Qing's active presence in Yincheng had already garnered her considerable fame. After her debut, with the help of company resources, she could easily convert those who already liked her or were potentially interested in her into fans.

Compared to those vigilantes who appear like superheroes, Yan Xi is unknown.

It's not that easy to compare with it.

"What should I do?" she asked.

Jiang Fei walked ahead without turning her head: "I've arranged a strategist for you. She'll help you refine your image and design your performance."

"Strategist? Who is that?"

"Yes……"

Jiang Fei stopped halfway through her sentence.

Following her gaze, Yan Xi also raised her head and squinted at the sky.

In the sky above Yincheng, an unimaginably wide golden streak streaked across the heavens without any concealment.

"Who is that?"

Yan Xi searched her mind for a golden magical girl, but couldn't think of anyone for a long time.

Jiang Fei didn't answer, but shook her head: "Let's go."

……

"At the press conference, we need to explain why the company changed personnel and make it clear to the outside world that it's just a normal personnel change, and Huiya is still a member of Yinfu Entertainment. The marketing department has already confirmed the media list, and we've told the media to keep their mouths shut and not say anything they shouldn't."

"Mr. Cheng, this speech draft still needs your confirmation."

"Give it to Cang Qing first. Is the teleprompter ready? Delete all those 'I will protect everyone' lines from the speech. These are not things that can be proven by self-praise. Only keep Cang Qing's stage dreams and musical pursuits."

"Mr. Cheng, this is the procedure for the first fan meeting later."

"Make sure your PR team is in place and confirms the lucky audience numbers drawn on-site. Don't actually select an audience member."

"Mr. Cheng, we need..."

"Wait, hasn't President Jiang returned yet?"

"Reporting to General Manager Cheng, we cannot reach General Manager Jiang."

Cheng Chen was so busy with work that she was almost out of breath.

He never imagined that the debut promotion of an idol would require him to personally oversee so many aspects from the very beginning. And this was just the beginning; he would be even busier when Cang Qing had her first official performance, and when Song Lan reached that level of stardom, the team size and procedures would increase dozens of times.

"...It's almost time. Go to the lounge and tell Cang Qing to get ready to go on stage."

As Cheng Chen was making arrangements, he suddenly looked up and squinted at the clouds.

"President Cheng..."

Then another person in charge of the on-site department came over.

He raised his hand, stopping the other person from continuing.

"Go, evacuate the area temporarily," he said.

The other party hesitated for a moment, then chose to obey.

Soon, the staff who were preparing the press conference and interview stage all left with their equipment. The very next second after they left the stage, the sky collapsed and the earth cracked.

Boom!

A massive shockwave rippled outwards, the wind whipping Cheng Chen's clothes. He put one hand in his pocket and looked in that direction.

Hahahaha!

A burst of wild and cheerful laughter followed.

Amidst the wreckage of the stage, stood a golden magical girl.

Her hair was gold, her eyes were gold, even the folds of her skirt and the stockings that covered her slender calves were gold.

"Hey! Are you Cheng Chen?"

The uninvited guest saw Cheng Chen and immediately recognized him.

The golden-haired magical girl strode up to Cheng Chen, revealing two small tiger teeth as she looked at him: "I heard you're an idol producer? Do you think I'd be suitable to be an idol?"

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