Snow-Kissed Rose (GL) Chapter 3

Huai Xu left after signing the contract.

Song Yingshi, on the other hand, still had things she needed to do in Peach Tree Media.

On the way here, Song Yingshi had looked up the official blog of the program Huai Xu was auditioning for and roughly understood what it was all about.

Similar to the idol survival shows in her past life, those who passed the audition would be required to live on the film production set in isolation, and individuals unrelated to the program would be prohibited from entering the set.

If Song Yingshi were to pull some strings, she could likely secure a position as a crew member and see Huai Xu every day. However, she worried the system might shove unreasonable missions on her that required much closer contact with Huai Xu.

Hence, after considering it, she decided that the simplest and safest route would be to participate in the idol survival show as a trainee like Huai Xu.

Song Yingshi scratched her face and smacked her lips twice when she came to this conclusion.

Although she had worked in the entertainment industry for many years in her past life, she had only ever been on survival shows as a mentor. She never imagined a time when she would join as a trainee.

However, Song Yingshi did not falter. The extension of her life was more important than anything else.

Immediately, Song Yingshi called the person who had helped her intercept Huai Xu.

…

Shi Zhi was the studio director of "Star of Spring," and her primary duties were coordination and improvisation.

Today's audition went smoothly. The only hiccup was when her superior suddenly called her near the end of the auditions, asking her to help arrange a small matter. Her superior even told her to treat their "distinguished guest" well, which confused her a little.

Of course, Shi Zhi wasn't so stupid as to question her superior. She simply needed to do as she was told. However, that didn't stop her from wondering which company this distinguished guest was from. Judging by the fact that the other party had asked to meet with Huai Xu specifically, the other party was likely looking to sign Huai Xu.

Many companies had already received a copy of the auditionees' resumes from the production crew. Huai Xu's personal qualities and amateur status were extremely eye-catching among the auditionees, so quite a few companies were interested in signing her.

Shi Zhi knew of at least five companies interested in signing Huai Xu. Some were even big names in the entertainment industry. They were all patiently waiting for the second audition's results before deciding whether to contact Huai Xu.

However, Shi Zhi didn't expect someone to snatch Huai Xu away before those companies could even get their chance.

This showed just how much influence this "Miss Song" had.

After assigning a staff member to attend to Miss Song in the reception room, Shi Zhi left for a meeting. Initially, she thought she would get to send this VIP away once the other party was done signing Huai Xu. However, she unexpectedly received shocking news.

…

"Miss Song."

Song Yingshi nodded and smiled politely, saying, "Hello, Director Shi, my name is Song Yingshi."

Even after meeting with Song Yingshi again, Shi Zhi had trouble processing her superior's instructions.

This Miss Song wished to participate in the survival show?

Wasn't she here to sign Huai Xu?

As Shi Zhi was in a hurry to attend a meeting just now, she never got to meet Song Yingshi in person. Now that she had met Song Yingshi, she couldn't help but scrutinize the other party from head to toe, and the light in her eyes became brighter the more she analyzed.

If Song Yingshi wanted to participate in the survival show, it would be great news for the program!

Song Yingshi had the ideal facial structure, with her face perfectly enveloped in her head. Her superior bone structure gave her strong and vibrant facial features. She was the type of artist who could dominate the entertainment industry with looks alone.

The only problem was that such an appearance could easily leave an aggressive first impression on others. However, her full cheeks and almond-shaped eyes were appealing to the general audience, and they more than made up for this flaw.

Overall, her appearance was very versatile, and she should have no trouble adapting to different roles.

Additionally, Song Yingshi's simple clothes highlighted her figure and temperament. Her mental outlook also appeared refreshing and relaxed. Even at a glance, Shi Zhi could tell she had undergone systematic training in the past.

Although Shi Zhi couldn't accurately gauge Song Yingshi's exact proportions due to the loose white T-shirt the other party wore, what she saw was enough to make her grin. She also abandoned any thoughts of asking whether Song Yingshi was joking about participating in the survival show.

Even if this Miss Song started to have second thoughts, she would do her best to keep the other party in the program!

…

With brisk steps, Shi Zhi led Song Yingshi to the audition venue and approached the chief director.

After whispering a few words to the chief director, Shi Zhi faced the rest of the production crew and said, "A staff member accidentally misplaced this auditionee's resume, so we will hold a supplementary audition for her."

The chief director acquiesced, and no one raised any questions.

When Song Yingshi stepped into the center of the room, many people couldn't keep their eyes off her. Everyone also understood why the chief director was willing to extend the audition's deadline for her. Unless she couldn't even shake her hips properly, she'd surely pass the audition with her appearance.

The producers and directors began interviewing Song Yingshi on the spot, while the cameramen captured the entire process.

Thanks to her many years of acting experience, Song Yingshi was no stranger to the scrutiny of cameras. When numerous cameras surrounded her, she felt a sense of belonging, and it eased the nerves that had plagued her since her transmigration.

After estimating the best position to stand in for the cameras, Song Yingshi glanced at the closest camera with a smile before facing her interviewers.

"Hello, my name is Song Yingshi. I am from S City, and I am 18 years old this year."

Song Yingshi introduced her age based on her current body. However, her actual age was 24.

Song Yingshi found it quite embarrassing to be acting like an 18-year-old girl in front of the camera. However, she was also amused by it, so she couldn't help but smile.

The chief director stared at Song Yingshi intently, not missing any of her movements.

The details of Song Yingshi adjusting her position, as well as her agility and ease in front of the camera, showed that she was no stranger to cameras. Her smile was also very contagious, so she had likely trained in facial expression management.

These discoveries surprised and amazed the chief director, and he couldn't help but ask, "Have you undergone systematic training for this show? Or have you worked in a related industry before?"

In response, Song Yingshi shook her head and said, "No, but I do have a basic dance foundation."

"Give us a performance, then," the chief director requested.

Song Yingshi nodded and rotated her shoulder blades, a low-key version of a pre-dance warm-up. She then lowered her head and tied the hem of her T-shirt into a knot, revealing a hint of her slender but toned waist and drawing the attention of many.

Looking around, Song Yingshi saw that she wasn't in a dedicated audition venue, so she doubted she could get a soundtrack played for her. Thus, she pulled out her phone, selected a song to play, and gestured an "OK" to the interviewers.

When Song Yingshi set her phone on the floor, the prelude had just ended. In response to the heavy beat, she closed her eyes, tapped the ground with her toes, and jerked her waist backward.

In a flash, the girl who had just captivated the crowd with her sweet smile suddenly transformed into a mature woman exuding an alluring charm. Her eyes fluttered open lazily, casting a casual glance to her right as she swept her curled hair behind her head.

With effortless grace, Song Yingshi performed a body wave, her movements perfectly synchronized with the dense drum beats of girl group RE11's "Secret." Her flexibility and strength were on point, her movements neither too delicate nor too forceful. Her rhythm was impeccable, and her up-and-down motion was executed with such precision that it was a visual delight.

Song Yingshi's confidence seemed to amplify infinitely when dancing, transforming into a powerful stage charisma that enthralled the audience. Beyond simply offering her smile and line of sight to the interviewers, she also shared them with the rest of her audience whenever she turned and moved her body, carefully weaving an intricate web of intrigue around everyone.

As Song Yingshi's performance continued, the head of the dance instructors crept up on the chief director and said, "Director, we must have her! Dance skills, stage presence, facial expressions, and camera sense—she has everything we need!"

Without moving his eyes away from Song Yingshi, the chief director replied, "I don't need you to tell me that."

Amidst hushed conversations, Song Yingshi concluded her dance. She stood before the interviewers with droplets of sweat covering her temples and her breath slightly ragged. After bowing to the interviewers, she reached for her phone and turned off the unfinished dance music.

The head dance instructor was the first to speak, mixing praise with critique. She said, "You danced well, but several movements don't match the original. Did you forget them?"

"I only studied this dance briefly, so I'm not particularly familiar with it," Song Yingshi answered truthfully.

Prior to the arrival of the system's missions, she was still eagerly learning about this new world and subconsciously researching its entertainment industry. When she came across a video of "Secret," her occupational disease compelled her to replicate the performance.

On her way to Peach Tree Media, she watched the music video several more times, thinking it might come in handy should she follow through with her plan. Unfortunately, she still couldn't replicate the dance moves perfectly, forcing her to improvise several connecting movements.

The head dance instructor nodded approvingly and said, "I've dissected this dance with others before. It is incredibly fragmented, and it took us nearly two weeks to get everything down. It's great that you can perform it to such an extent."

Song Yingshi might have improvised some moves, but her confidence in executing these improvisations made her performance incredibly convincing. Apart from those experienced with the dance, nobody would be able to tell she had forgotten some moves.

After saying so, the head dance instructor winked at the chief director.

Resisting the urge to glare at the head dance instructor, the chief director smiled at Song Yingshi and said, "Congratulations, you've passed the audition. You are now the 101st trainee of Star of Spring."

…

After passing the audition, Song Yingshi left Peach Tree Media's office building and saw nobody outside.

Dusk had passed, and the sky was getting dark.

Song Yingshi decided to return home. She had to tell her family about her participation in the idol survival show.

At this time, the system showed up with an untimely reminder, "Host, daily missions must be completed before midnight. Otherwise, they will be invalidated. Please work hard."

"Have you seen me slacking this entire day?" Song Yingshi snorted.

"..."

After shooing the system away with her resentment, Song Yingshi inspected the updated Daily Missions tab:

Give Huai Xu a gift.

As the system said before, all missions were related to Huai Xu in one way or the other.

Speaking of Huai Xu, Song Yingshi suddenly recalled her numbing experience in the reception room. Despite Huai Xu's hand idling between warm and cold, its rough caress left her lower lip feeling hot and tingling with numbness.

Evidently, even though Huai Xu managed to escape from Song Ming's clutches, she wasn't particularly happy about her new fate.

However, Song Yingshi had to admit that Huai Xu really frightened her just now, so much so that she dared not say anything. It wasn't until she saw Huai Xu leaving that she worked up the courage to ask for her WeChat.

Furthermore, she was the one to swipe Huai Xu!

How humiliating!

As Song Yingshi pondered and reflected on her relationship with Huai Xu, she decided she couldn't allow this to go on. Otherwise, Huai Xu might not take her seriously in the future, jeopardizing the completion of her missions.

Song Yingshi snorted as she looked at her latest daily mission.

Give Huai Xu a gift?

Fine!

I'll give her a gift she'll never forget!

…

Two hours later, the system happily announced, "Congratulations, Host, you have completed your daily mission. Your life has been extended by 24 hours."

…

At the same time, Huai Xu, who lived on the other end of S City, received a text message from Song Yingshi:

Open the door.

Immediately after this message arrived, someone knocked on her front door.

When Huai Xu opened the door, she saw a man standing outside the house in a suit. Leaning over, the man handed her a gold-stamped black envelope, saying, "Greetings, Miss Huai. I am the supervisor of Capella Hotel. This is the keycard for the suite that Miss Song arranged for you. Please accept it."

After handing the envelope and accompanying souvenir to Huai Xu, the supervisor smiled and continued, "Miss Song asked that I inform you to wait for her in the suite before seven o'clock tomorrow morning. A car will pick you up at six o'clock."

TL Notes:
I believe RE11(女团RE11) is a fictional girl group, and so is the song "Secret (秘诀)."