The Aloof Little Puppy Is Super Obedient - Chapter 28

Zhang Yang spent a long time talking with Chu Jingtian. Seeing that Chu Jingtian was so determined to stick to his established policies, Zhang Yang realized there was nothing more he could say. Chu Jingtian was simply too upright and refused to compromise on his values. As a close friend, Zhang Yang could only accept it and move on.

After Zhang Yang left, Chu Jingtian stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the cityscape outside. Looking at the view, he allowed a bitter smile to cross his face. Living in this world and seeing so much filth within the entertainment industry, he had always dreamed of changing the status quo. However, instead of improving, things seemed to be getting worse. A coldness entered his eyes as he pondered these issues, feeling a sense of helplessness.

Even though he wasn’t the one responsible for the industry’s flaws, he felt a weight of grievance in his heart. Why hadn’t he been able to change anything? Why, despite all his efforts, did everything remain the same? He began to question himself deeply. What had he done wrong? What had he done right? Had he truly helped anyone lead a better life?

He had started this company, yet the overall environment showed no signs of improvement. He felt lost, unsure of how to handle these deep-seated issues. These matters were under his personal management, so why was the situation still so grim? Perhaps it was his own management style that led to such poor results.

Chu Jingtian’s original vision hadn’t been like this, but as time went on, things evolved in unexpected ways. Since he couldn’t stop what had already happened, he could only watch it unfold slowly. He let out a sigh, feeling at a loss for how to face it all.

Thinking of Su Jingyang, Chu Jingtian stood up, closed his files, and set them aside. He decided to head over to the training room to see how Su Jingyang was progressing with his exercises. Since Su Jingyang was a newcomer, Chu Jingtian’s greatest hope was for him to join the standard classes and build a solid foundation in acting.

In the entertainment industry, acting skill is paramount. Without it, an artist is easily torn down by the fans of other stars. No matter how well he trained his artists, they would always face criticism because some people simply refuse to see the hard work behind the scenes. As the saying goes: “Ten minutes of performance on stage requires ten years of practice off stage.”

Some might dismiss acting as unimportant or lacking charm, but to Chu Jingtian, anyone who puts in the effort in their profession deserves respect. He clenched his fists, feeling a surge of determination mixed with helplessness. Regardless, he felt a spark of happiness facing this challenge. He just needed to handle things correctly.

Chu Jingtian walked quickly toward the training room. As he reached the door, he heard the sound of an argument coming from inside.

“Teacher, why does he get to rest while we have to keep going? This is unfair! We’re going to report you!”

“Teacher, you have to give us an explanation! Why does he get a break and we don’t? If you don’t explain yourself, you aren’t leaving!”

Hearing the commotion, Chu Jingtian’s brow furrowed. He couldn’t understand what was happening. Stepping inside, he saw a group of people gathered together, looking agitated.

“What is going on here? Why is it so noisy?”

The group turned toward him. Seeing Chu Jingtian arrive, they immediately began to vent their frustrations.

“Manager, you have to help us get justice! Why did the teacher let that guy rest while the rest of us have to keep working?”

“The teacher is being far too biased! He must like guys to give us such a hard time!”

Several young women spoke up angrily, glaring at the instructor. They couldn’t understand why the man beside them was allowed to sit out. Chu Jingtian looked over and saw Su Jingyang sitting on the floor, taking a break.

Chu Jingtian turned to the instructor with a questioning look. “Why is he sitting down while the others are still training? Aren’t you all training together? Why is only one person allowed to rest?”

“If it’s group training, everyone should be focused together. Why is there an exception?”

He was confused by the instructor’s logic. He also knew that while these trainees weren’t famous yet, they had some grassroots fans. If those fans found out their idols were being treated poorly at the company, it would cause a major stir. Such exposure would be detrimental to the instructor’s reputation.

The instructor quickly explained, “Manager, you might not know the situation. These young idols came in later to work on their acting skills. As you know, for idols transitioning to acting, they need rigorous training, so I have them practicing hard.”

“Meanwhile, while that male student was training with me, I noticed he has a natural talent. I had him perform a solo piece, and his acting ability is actually quite impressive. If he’s truly a beginner, I’m genuinely amazed. The idols, however, were doing quite poorly, just trying to act cute. If they went on camera like that, the internet would tear them apart!”

Chu Jingtian nodded as he listened to the instructor’s side of the story. He understood the reasoning. Looking at the young stars, he felt a sense of helplessness.

“I am telling you this seriously: you must train hard. If you go on camera with that level of skill, you will definitely be criticized. You are idols in our company, and you know what our standards are.”

He emphasized the severity of the situation. “I know that as idols, your psychological resilience is high. If it weren’t, you would have been cried out by the insults long ago. But if you try to act without proper training, it’s very dangerous.”

He knew that modern netizens are very sensitive to lack of skill in the entertainment industry. It’s a difficult transition for female idols, and without hard work, they simply won’t make it. The young women listened to Chu Jingtian’s lecture and nodded, unsure of how to explain themselves. They understood the gravity of his words; to ignore such logic would be foolish. They began to realize that the transition from idol to actor is indeed difficult. They stopped complaining and returned to their practice.

Watching them work, a smile touched Chu Jingtian’s face. The instructor was impressed that Chu Jingtian had resolved the conflict so quickly. “I didn’t expect the manager to settle this so fast; I thought it would drag on for a while.” He let out a sigh of relief.

Chu Jingtian understood the instructor’s hope for the idols to understand the reality of the business. “I understand how you feel, but remember they are new to the acting world. You have to be patient. Next time, try to explain the reasoning to them more clearly.”

He looked at those around him, and the staff nodded in agreement with his perspective. To them, Chu Jingtian was a very reliable leader.

After finishing with the group, Chu Jingtian walked over to Su Jingyang. “Weren’t you the one who wanted to join the industry? Now that you’re becoming a star, why aren’t you training properly?”

“Don’t say anything yet; I know you’ve trained well, but you still need to stay focused!”

Chu Jingtian spoke while others kept glancing at Su Jingyang. He knew Su Jingyang’s learning ability was powerful, and sitting there, the young man was a very dazzling presence. Su Jingyang nodded at Chu Jingtian’s words, not knowing how to respond.

“Alright, I know you want to explain, but don’t worry, I know your potential. You must be clear: no matter how good your acting talent is, you must train hard. No matter how well you perform now, there will always be someone better than you.”

Chu Jingtian spoke with a touch of helplessness, wanting the best for him.

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