Ch. 161Being Sold Off to Become an Idol?! (Part 2)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xing is summoned to Eden's room to discuss compensation for the damage caused at Golden Ocean Park.
- Eden reveals she knows about Xing's true identity and her relationship with Fu Hua.
- Xing reveals Pardo is still alive and with her.
- Eden proposes a bet: Xing must become a world-class idol within a year, or she will belong to Eden for life. Xing agrees and signs the contract.
Character Developments
- Xing: Struggles with her identity and the consequences of her actions. Agrees to Eden's bet out of desperation and to protect her friends.
- Eden: Teases Xing, revealing her playful and cunning side. Shows interest in training Xing as an idol.
Significant Themes
- Identity and self-discovery: Xing grapples with her new body and the expectations placed upon her.
- Consequences of actions: Xing faces the repercussions of her team's actions at Golden Ocean Park.
- Betrayal and trust: Xing feels betrayed by Eden's knowledge of her secret, while Eden tests Xing's resolve and trustworthiness.
Character Interactions
- Xing and Eden: Their dynamic shifts from fear and tension to a playful, almost familial relationship, with Eden teasing Xing and Xing struggling to keep up.
- Xing and Fu Hua: Xing's thoughts briefly turn to Fu Hua, her biological mother, and the connection between them.
- Xing and Pardo: Xing reveals Pardo's survival to Eden, hinting at a deeper bond between them.