How to become an ACE of a top boy group

[My small goal in becoming an ACE: Successfully obtained "one pick" in the "Idol Research Project"—completed!]

[1000 points reward received!]

When the show's PD announced that Ronhee had become "one pick," a system notification sounded at the same time, indicating that 041 had successfully completed her little task.

041, feeling incredibly self-satisfied: [I remember we used to be marginalized characters, but now! Who's the center? Everyone knows you're the center! This is growth, Rosie, this is development!]

"Hahaha~"

Luo Xi was focused on organizing her inventory points. Although she had been too busy to do daily tasks lately, she had been shooting more often, and the 200 points for a perfect shot had become her current way of earning points. She collected the points she hadn't collected before while thinking about how to allocate them.

But now is not a good time to think things through; the five people at ILitterer also need to prepare dinner for their new fans.

Unfortunately, dinner couldn't be prepared by just one member; each member who wasn't selected had to prepare at least one dish. This caused Song Chuchu and Lu Yun, who were already unhappy (mainly because they didn't want to work), to wail in despair, while Li Longxuan looked gloomy.

Gu Minxing comforted her younger brothers, "I will teach you. Let's do it together."

Luo Xi said, "I'll help too," but the show kicked her outside. At Luo Xi's request, she ended up decorating the dining table where she ate with the fans, laying out a tablecloth and setting up candlesticks, etc.

After finishing, Luo Xi went to check on the kitchen. He was immediately choked by the black smoke coming out. Song Chuchu's fried charcoal eggs were successfully cooked, and Lu Yun's black, unidentified soup with a terrible smell was also served.

“We’ve done our best,” they said.

Gu Minxing looked helpless.

Luo Xi said, "...Put what you guys made on my side, and put what Minxing made on the fans' side."

We can't just poison our fans.

At least Lee Yong-hyun made a cucumber salad that looked edible but was actually quite bland and tasted like a dog chewing on it.

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Four new fans walked in full of anticipation: Snowow, Pei An, Coco with Cola, and Senyu. Excited and nervous, they sat down opposite their handsome idol.

Seeing their nervousness, Luo Xi smiled and said, "This is the first time I've met my fans since my debut! I'm so honored and happy to have been chosen by you to have dinner with you. This is food we made ourselves; I hope it suits your tastes!"

What if the result is just making the other person even more shy?

"Look at me, didn't you choose me?"

"Try this, it was made by our member who's the best cook!" Rosie smiled and gently pushed the central steak in front of the other person. "Sister, may I call you sister?"

Only then did they respond. The four of them blushed as they ate. Luo Xi looked at them and said, "I'm glad you like it, sisters. Do you cook for yourselves on a regular basis? Oh... what kind of dishes do you like?"

Suddenly, the other four members of ILetter walked out and stood in a row by the dining table, interrupting the topic that Rosie had finally managed to get started.

Lee Yong-hyun, who had received the "Lighting" task card, carried a small lamp. Song Chuchu quickly put down the complimentary dessert on the table to complete his "serving" task. Gu Minxing held an ILiter debut album in his hand. His task was to "introduce the ILiter debut album" but he didn't know how to start.

But in any case, the fact that their idols, who had just exuded a goddess-like aura on screen, were suddenly standing in a row in front of them was enough to make the four new fans stunned and shy once again.

Lu Yun, who had received the "pour drinks" task card, took the initiative to come over.

"Wow, you ladies are all so beautiful~ Come and try our restaurant's special non-alcoholic wine." Lu Yun said, pouring grape-flavored soda into the wine glasses of the four female amateurs.

"Non-alcoholic wine... Pfft." This successfully made Cocoa and Coke, who have a low threshold for laughter, burst out laughing.

Luo Xi pointed at Lu Yun's casual way of pouring drinks, saying, "Pour with both hands. You have to show the utmost respect to our fans."

"Okay~" Lu Yun replied, shoving the bottle of soda into Luo Xi's hand and taking Luo Xi's glass in his own.

Luo Xi: "?"

Lu Yun touched the mouth of the soda bottle in Luo Xi's hand with his cup: "I'm one of the earliest fans of ILitter, so I should have the right to drink first, right? With both hands."

Luo Xi put down her soda bottle and looked at him: "Why don't you just sit down and eat with us?"

"That's great!" Lu Yun sat down next to her and said affectionately, "Oh, I'm the youngest in the team, so Brother Enxi spoils me a lot."

"..." Luo Xi smiled and pushed the culinary disaster on Lu Yun's plate, "Come on, eat more. When you're growing, this is Lu Yun's favorite dish. Don't leave a single bit!"

The four women, some amused and others delighted, smiled like doting aunts, creating a harmonious atmosphere. The conversation naturally flowed, and the group began chatting.

Pretending to be mere decorations, Song Chuchu and Li Longxuan began to feel fortunate that they weren't the ones chatting with ordinary fans. As Gu Minxing edited the album introduction, the three of them stood silently to the side like nails. At the table, Luo Xi and Lu Yun completely controlled the scene, chatting enthusiastically with the new fans.

As a result, Lu Yun and his fans drank too much soda and had to go to the toilet frequently, leading to the early termination of the recording.