How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 354 It's so difficult
Zhang Wen doesn't know how to develop a strong inner self, but he has the means to eliminate negative personality traits.

What is a negative personality?

Negative personality traits are undesirable characteristics in thoughts, personality, behavior, and emotions, and these traits usually have a negative impact on the individual and those around them.

If negative personality traits can be eliminated, it is undoubtedly a complete transformation for the target, like undergoing a rebirth.

On the surface, he was teaching Zhang Jiajia and others how to develop strong inner strength, but in reality, he had unknowingly completed the transformation of the five trainees.

This will enable them to face the upcoming main competition in a stronger, more positive, and more confident state.

Of course, Cao Qing is an exception.

People must take responsibility for their choices.

Since the other party chose to go undercover and follow Gu Chunyan, they must bear the corresponding consequences.

What good are high skill levels in dance and vocal performance?

If he wanted to, even trainees who had just entered the training department this year could surpass Cao Qing in dance and vocal performance.

This isn't bragging; it's because he can allocate skill points.

So Zhang Wen had another job: every night he would go to the training center to teach Zhang Jiajia and others how to adjust their emotions and strengthen their inner selves; in layman's terms, he would conduct psychological therapy.

Meditation is a pretense; the real purpose is to eliminate negative personality traits.

Zhang Wen glanced at his watch; it was already past eight o'clock. He stood up, clapped his hands, and said loudly, "Alright, time's up. Today's meditation ends here. We'll continue tomorrow night."

After hearing this, the women opened their eyes, and to their surprise, they felt much calmer.

Only Teacher Zhang could give you this feeling; no one else could.

"Thank you, Teacher Zhang."

"Teacher Zhang, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

The girls expressed their gratitude to Teacher Zhang, and they were all very happy.

I feel that even meditation is more effective when I'm with Teacher Zhang.

However, some people are happy and some are sad.

Compared to the other trainees who looked radiant, Cao Qing appeared very depressed, but more than that, she seemed puzzled.

why?
Why is it that everyone else seems to be able to easily master meditation, while she can't seem to enter a meditative state?

It was then and it is now.

Is the method wrong, or is there a problem with the understanding?
“Teacher Zhang.” Cao Qing couldn’t help but raise her hand.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Wen asked, looking over after hearing this.

"Teacher, I don't think I've entered the meditative state you described," Cao Qing said truthfully.

"I can tell," Zhang Wen said calmly. "Do you know why?"

"Why?" Cao Qing asked, puzzled.

I thought to myself: If I knew the reason, I wouldn't have asked you.

"Because you have too many distracting thoughts, your mind is too heavy, and your head is always filled with random ideas, making it impossible for you to calm down. That's why you're restless, unable to concentrate, and unable to enter a meditative state," Zhang Wen said, staring intently at Cao Qing.

what?
Cao Qing shuddered, and his face instantly paled, losing all color.

Too many distracting thoughts? Too much mental burden?
What does this mean?
Is he targeting her?
Did Teacher Zhang know that she and Teacher Gu Chunyan had been in contact all along?

Cao Qing felt a little flustered.

I remember when the relationship between the two teachers was at its most tense, Teacher Gu sent her to infiltrate Teacher Zhang's department to learn about Teacher Zhang's teaching content and methods. She did as Teacher Gu arranged, but she didn't expect that Teacher Gu would lose to Teacher Zhang and end up leaving Tianxi Media.

Even yesterday, after the closed training ended, she contacted Teacher Gu and told him about the content of the closed training.

But only she and Teacher Gu knew about this. How did Teacher Zhang find out?

Zhang Wen observed Cao Qing's restless state for a while, then smiled and comforted him, "To master meditation, you need a certain level of comprehension. It's normal not to have mastered it yet. Take it slow and be patient."

"..."

Cao Qing was speechless.

Although these words were meant to comfort her, they made her feel very uncomfortable. Didn't they imply that she lacked understanding?

However, the fact that Teacher Zhang could still laugh meant that she didn't know that she was still in contact with Teacher Gu, which secretly relieved her. She told herself not to be so sensitive and suspicious.

"Teacher Zhang, the main competition of 'Super Trainee' will begin in six days. Is there a way to quickly enter a meditative state?" Cao Qing asked anxiously.

She asked this question not only on her own behalf, but also on behalf of her teacher, Gu Chunyan.

Ever since she told Teacher Gu about Teacher Zhang's method of teaching meditation to students, Teacher Gu has been researching it and has already achieved some results.

“Focus is the only way to enter meditation. As long as you can stay focused, you can enter meditation and have an unprecedented experience,” Zhang Wen said earnestly.

“Focus…” Cao Qing repeated, and couldn’t help but begin to doubt himself.

Am I not focused enough?
Cao Qing began to recall what she had been doing in class. It seemed that she had been resisting meditation the whole time, thinking that this thing was a scam. She felt that what Teacher Gu Chunyan taught was more practical and more helpful to her.

It was precisely this idea that prevented her from calmly following Teacher Zhang's instructions.

Looking at the radiant Zhang Jiajia and the others, a wave of regret washed over him.

We should have focused on trying things out earlier.

Seeing that Cao Qing remained silent, Zhang Wen said, "It's getting late, let's end today's class here. See you tomorrow." He then walked out of the classroom.

"See you tomorrow."

Goodbye, Teacher Zhang.

"..."

Zhang Jiajia and the others said goodbye to Teacher Zhang and then left Xingxiang Art Examination Training Center together.

On the way to the subway station, the group was still chattering away.

"Did you all feel it? The effects of meditation today are particularly noticeable," Chen Silu said, looking at the others.

“Me too, I felt really relaxed, like a stone that had been pressing down on my head was removed,” Zhao Tong said.

"Do you guys feel this way too? I thought I was the only one who felt this way," Su Jin said in surprise, even the anxiety in her heart had disappeared without a trace, and now she only had anticipation for the main competition.

Hearing what the others said, Cao Qing couldn't help but frown.

Why doesn't she feel that way?
Worry, anxiety, and tension—these negative emotions still persist.

"Su Jin, do you have any techniques for learning meditation?" Cao Qing asked.

"There are no tricks. Just like Teacher Zhang said, you must calm down and stay focused, and not be distracted by other things," Su Jin said after thinking for a moment.

"Is it over?" Cao Qing asked blankly.

"It's over." Su Jin nodded.

"..."

Cao Qing's lips twitched, as if he had opened his mouth wide, but in the end he only got a single sesame seed.

It seems that meditation really is related to enlightenment.

I must practice hard tonight.

Return to the apartment.

Instead of practicing her martial arts as usual, Cao Qing simply washed up and lay down on the bed, trying to find the key to entering meditation, following the method taught by Teacher Zhang.

Pay attention to your breathing. Breathing is the foundation of Zhang's meditation. By focusing on your breathing, you can help your body and mind enter a relaxed state...

Focus your attention and reduce distractions...

The main competition starts in six days. I came in 20th in the last selection round, and I wonder if I can make it into the top 9 this time. Last night, Teacher Gu said that "Super Trainee" has been generating buzz since last month, with a lot of related promotions online. The production team is taking it seriously, and the audience is looking forward to it. This group definitely has a bright future.

If I can make it into the top 9 and become a member of the group, I'm sure I can attract a lot of fans with my best skill: dancing.

She might even be spotted by a director and cast in movies and TV series, winning Best Actress and Best TV Actress awards, becoming the most popular member of the group, and then becoming the 'Cao Qing and her backup dancers' group.

Which male actor will you be working with?
Xiao Zhan, it has to be Xiao Zhan.

Wang Yibo is also an option.

It would be even better if there were scripts featuring a strong female lead and two male leads.

Of course, there must be kissing scenes in it.

Cao Qing, lying on the bed, smiled happily.

……

the next day.

"Ring ring ring!"

"Ring ring ring!"

The phone alarm suddenly went off, waking Cao Qing from her sleep.

She picked up her phone, turned off the alarm, and rolled over to continue sleeping.

Ten seconds later.

Cao Qing suddenly threw off the covers and sat up in bed, her hair disheveled and messy, like a bird's nest.

There were drool stains on the pillow.

She stared blankly at the wall, feeling as if her brain had lost some memories, such as: what time did she fall asleep last night?
How did I fall asleep while meditating?

What went wrong?
After a while, she finally remembered.

I was originally planning to practice meditation, but then I thought about the show, the group, and Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo...

Sigh, I've been daydreaming again.

It seems that concentrating and reducing distractions is not an easy task.

Cao Qing sighed deeply.

If they fail again, will they still be able to make it into the top 9 in the main event?
Can I still be a member of the group?

Will I still be able to act with Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo?
Thinking of these two male gods, she couldn't help but laugh.

Last night I dreamt of two male gods. The investors asked her to choose, but after counting ten small pots of fried beans, she still couldn't make a choice.

"Ring ring ring!"

The phone rang again, interrupting Cao Qing's reverie.

She checked the time; it was already 7:50. Remembering that she had to go to the company for training during the day, she immediately got out of bed and rushed into the bathroom.

There's no time to dress up, so I'll just have to wear a mask to the company. I hope I don't run into any male celebrities I like.

Time flies when you're training.

Before we knew it, it was evening.

Cao Qing, Zhang Jiajia, and others left the company and took the subway to Xingxiang Art Examination Training Center.

With the main competition just a few days away, the show will be officially recorded and broadcast on video websites. In order to look good on camera, the six of them decided to skip dinner and try to lose a few more pounds.

It was the same classroom, and it was still a meditation class.

Cao Qing became exceptionally attentive to Teacher Zhang's guidance tonight.

Of the six trainees, she was the only one who couldn't do it; it was truly embarrassing.

Moreover, during lunch today, Teacher Gu Chunyan contacted her again to ask questions related to Zhang's meditation, but she was unable to grasp the key points and therefore could not provide Teacher Gu with any useful information.

This time, for the sake of my mentor, Teacher Gu Chunyan, even if I disdain Zhang's meditation, I must study it seriously and strive to learn it.

However, ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel.

After one class, she still couldn't enter a meditative state.

"Cao Qing, how are you feeling today?" Zhang Wen asked.

"It feels good." Cao Qing was too embarrassed to say that he didn't feel anything, worried that he would be ridiculed by others, so he could only pretend that he had learned meditation.

"Very good. Learning meditation can reduce negative emotions, relieve anxiety and tension, and enhance your endurance and perseverance. It seems you have good comprehension. Keep up the good work," Zhang Wen encouraged Cao Qing.

After hearing this, Cao Qing's eyes flashed with embarrassment. He had originally wanted to ask a few more questions, but after being praised like that, he felt a little embarrassed to ask.

"Teacher, Cao Qing is not only quick to learn, but she also dances very well. Among the 100 trainees in 'Super Trainee,' her dancing ranks in the top five," Chen Silu said with envy.

"Really?" Zhang Wen feigned surprise, but he could tell at a glance how good Cao Qing's dancing was.

Among these six people, the other party's dance skills are indeed very high, second only to Zhang Jiajia.

"Of course it's true, teacher, I'm not lying to you. At the training base, besides Zhang Jiajia, Cao Qing is the best dancer," Chen Silu said seriously.

Zhang Wen then looked at Cao Qing and said with a face full of satisfaction, "It seems you've worked hard during this period of closed training. Now that you've learned my Zhang-style meditation, getting into the top 9 is definitely no problem."

Cao Qing's lips twitched twice; although he was smiling, his smile was stiff.

On the one hand, I feel happy to receive affirmation from others; on the other hand, I feel ashamed of the lie I just told.

Does learning Zhang's meditation guarantee a spot in the top 9? But she hasn't learned Zhang's meditation, does that mean she has no hope of making it into the top 9?
no, I can not.

She's put in so much effort; she's training while others are eating and training while others are resting. She'll definitely make it into the top 9.

"I also think I can make it into the top 9," Cao Qing said confidently, cheering herself on.

"Keep it up, I believe in you," Zhang Wen said.

"Thank you, teacher." Cao Qing was very happy, and felt that Teacher Zhang wasn't so bad after all.

After class, the six trainees left the training center.

Cao Qing returned to her apartment, quickly washed up, and went to bed, vowing to learn Zhang's meditation.

Close your eyes and feel your breath enter through your nose, flow through your organs, and into your lungs...

Inhale, exhale, and focus your attention on the rise and fall of your lower abdomen...

"Gululu!"

A sudden rumbling sound from inside his stomach caused Cao Qing's expressionless face to crumble instantly.

After practicing dance all afternoon and not eating dinner, my stomach finally started to protest.

There was bread and cookies in the room, but for the sake of the show, she ultimately chose not to eat them and decided to just endure it.

"Gululu!"

My stomach is protesting again.

Cao Qing swallowed hard, then closed his eyes again, focused his attention, and tried to suppress the urge to continue through meditation.

for a long time.

Cao Qing suddenly opened his eyes.

I meditated last night and fell asleep immediately.

I tried to meditate tonight, but I was so hungry that I couldn't concentrate at all.

Meditation is so difficult!

(End of this chapter)