~Bang~Bang~

  The girls woke up from their sleep when they heard someone banging on their door. 

  " Who is it early in the morning?" Pan Lan groaned in annoyance. She opened the door while rubbing her eyes. They went to sleep late since they were working part-time until late. 

  It's only 5 in the morning after all. 

  'Who the hell is disturbing their sleep?' 

  " Boom!" Xu Nuan jumped in front of the door as soon as it opened, startling her. She was wearing black fitted leggings and a grey sports hoodie.

  " Get ready. We are going to have some fun." She grinned while raising her whistle that she was wearing on her neck.

  "-_-"

  "-_-"

  "-_-"

  "-_-"

  The girls hesitantly looked at each other. It's been only three weeks since they started working with her but this girl who looks young and gentle becomes extremely scary and intimidating when working.

  She constantly pushes them to practice and even helps them in their vocal training. She was not working as their manager but their vocal trainer as well. At first, they were not believing that she could help them with their singing, after all, no manager did that before. They always had dance trainers and vocal coaches for that. However, the company's vocal trainer cannot help them since they are working on their main project to launch the other girls. 

  In short, they are the abandoned puppies that have been taken in by this girl. However, they were shocked when the techniques she told them, actually helped them with their singing and practice.

  She is a no normal person. She is a monster. How can a normal person have so many qualities?

  …..

  After half an hour, all of them gathered at the nearby park. The sun hasn't risen fully yet and they already gathered in their workout clothes.

  " First, do some stretching. Then do ten laps of this park. Don't look at me as if I have asked you to jump in a muddy hole. Hurry up and get on the work." She insisted while forcing them to work out.

  Just like Wang Meili had said, these girls are not in the shape to be launched as a girl group yet. Even though she doesn't like Wang Meili's words, she agrees to such things to some extent. No matter how much she is against such standards, she needs to do this much to protect them from unnecessary hate.

  Also, losing weight will not only get them in shape but will also increase their confidence and strength. They could also need to do the choreography which requires more strength and flexibility.

  For an idol, just like their vocals, their physical aspects are equally important. Because if they are not in shape, they will get tired easily and it will be hard for them to get used to the hellish training. 

  The girls whined but did as they were told. Xu Nuan also jogged a bit with them while keeping an eye on them. However, she was too tired to keep going, so she sat on the swing and continued whistling from her place using her whistle to instruct them.

  " Go, Go. Don't stop. We have only less than three months to go now." She shouted while laughing as she watched them.

  " Don't walk and run. If you don't want to eat only an apple a day, then run. Lai Yi, if you hate to go onto the hellish diet, then run. Eat good and burn those extra calories. Run and prove them wrong. You are beautiful and just know that." Xu Nuan shouted to make her run faster. 

  Lai Yi started to run faster while cursing under her breath, " She always says these things to make us run fast. But……does she even know that her words don't affect us. Ah, my stomach. I feel like I am going to die."

  Sun Ya laughed and joined her, " Haha. But at least she is better than others. Rather than ignoring us, she is at least showing interest in us. . Also, unlike others, she doesn't look down on us. I like her."

  Lai Yi glanced at her and pursed her lips. She nodded. She can't deny the fact that Xu Nuan is the only person who has believed in them and never looked down on them just because of their not so plausible appearances.

  " Stop bad mouthing about me and run. You can curse me all you want but do it after you become successful. Till then, keep running." Xu Nuan shouted while pushing the swing forward with her body.

  " But there are times, she is quite annoying." Sun Ya commented. They laughed and joined Song Ai and Pan Lan in running-

  After running the laps, the girls were exhausted and were almost rolling on the ground.

  Xu Nuan looked at them and whistled, " It's been 15 minutes since you're resting. You should get moving now.".

  " Now what? " Song Ai cried while holding her abdomen.

  Xu Nuan smirked and said, " We have to practice. Song Ai, Sun Ya, since you both are the main vocalist, you should do your vocal training. Start with low notes and then try the high ones. Do this while doing crunches on the side." She said.

  " Pan Lan, didn't you show me your rap draft last time? Practice that. However, this time, try to do it faster and clearer. Also, try to harmonious with them. You do that while jogging here."

  " Lai Yi, join Song Ai and Sun Ya in their practice. Also, practice using your head voice as well. You're quite good at that. However, try to harmonize with them but do not change your way of singing." Xu Nuan instructed her.

  " You can do a few squats here while doing so. Now get moving girls." she clapped her hands to make them move.

  Lai Yi's voice is different from others. She has a deep, raspy voice which makes her unique and sensual. However, if this was someone else with slender then that girl would have debuted by now. However, she was hindered because of her weight and looks. 

  She was glad that they reserved such gems for her. 

  ….

  The girls were confused when Xu Nuan asked them to practice their vocals right after the workout. Also, she wants them to do some exercise while practicing as well. 

  They were confused and wondered if this girl is stupid or what. However, they forced themselves to do so because her tricks have helped them before. However, when they started doing so, they were shocked by their voices.

  After the workout, their voices sounded much clearer and stronger. The high notes which they were practicing for long, seem to become easy after the workout. It's like they found a hidden secret for singing stably without affecting the quality of the music.

  Xu Nuan felt nostalgic seeing them practicing like this. She was reminded of her trainee days. 

  " Hah, those were some good days." She muttered while reminiscing about that time-

  By the time, Xu Nuan returned to her house, it was already 9 am. She was punching her password, when the door across her opened.

  She turned in surprise, " Oh, why are you still here?" She asked. Shouldn't he have left for the office by now? He is the type to leave the house at 8:45 sharp in the morning.

  Han Zihao looked at her and pursed his lips. They haven't seen each other since she came to the office to ask for the permission to launch the group. Since then, she was quite busy and they didn't get to see each other for a while now.

  " Where were you?" He asked.

  " Ah, I went to meet the girls. Since I have taken the responsibility, I have to do the best." 

  He raised his brows as she was still in her workout clothes. He shook his head seeing how seriously she was taking everything. Looks like she was quite determined to take his company's shares.

  He sighed and said, " If it's too difficult then tell me. I will ask Tang Hu to provide you some help. You don't need to do everything. After all, the girls will be launched under the company's name."

  She smiled and shook her head, " You don't need to do anything. Since they have thrown this challenge at me and I have accepted it, it will be wrong for me to accept your favor at this point. Also, I want to keep my private and public life separate."

  " I don't want to take advantage of my boyfriend." She said with a grin which made him knit his brows.

  " Who is your boyfriend?" He argued.

  " You," she said firmly.

  "You…" he was at loss for words seeing her shamelessness.

  " Well, future boyfriend is still a boyfriend. Mr. Han, even though I don't get much time these days, don't you dare to meet other girls. I hate guys who cheat." She commented.

  His expressions turned dark but it soon disappeared before she could notice the change in his expressions. 

  " Now enough of that, do you want to eat breakfast?" He asked which surprised her.

  " You want to make breakfast for me? Aren't you going to the office?" she looked at him and noticed that he was wearing comfortable pajamas and a t-shirt and not his three-piece suit.

  " Ms. Gu seems like you're working quite hard these days that you don't even remember that it's Sunday today." He commented.

  " Now freshen up and come over." He closed the door after saying this.

  She grinned seeing his sweet gestures. " Tsk, and then he says that he doesn't love me. What a cheeky boy." he murmured. ……

  "Ting, ting, ting…"

  Han Zihao was making half fried eggs when he heard the noises as if someone was punching the password on the door lock. He frowned and walked towards the door when it was pushed open.

  "-_-"

  " What the…" he was shocked when Xu Nuan pushed open the door and entered the house.

  " Yo! Is breakfast ready Mr. Han?" She asked while walking inside shamelessly.

  He was staring at the door in shock from where she came from. How come she found out the password?

  ' Is this girl some kind of stalker or what?'

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