Chapter 103 Part 1

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Chapter 103 Part 1: Xie Qingxuan’s Turn, Where Miracles and Magic Come at a Price (1)

From the beginning of the show, "Dazzling Stage" has shown a side that tests human nature.

In the early stages, trainees, out of concern for maintaining their image in front of the public, unintentionally set up frameworks and constraints for themselves and did not show too aggressive a side.

However, with the accumulation of anxiety, greed, ambition, and fear over time, these frameworks and constraints gradually twisted and distorted, eventually leading to a complete breakdown under the heavy hammer of a 50% elimination rate.

This then gave rise to a spiral of betrayal and deception.

Chu Yuanqing didn’t like this atmosphere but had to admit that for those unlucky high-ranking contestants burdened with "dead weight", this extreme selfishness was the optimal way to embrace victory.

Moreover…

"After the secondary rating, a contestant’s popularity is closely tied to their own rating."

"Their methods may seem unsavory, but as long as they act pitiful during planning sessions, their own fans can suppress negative reviews and steer public opinion towards criticizing the rules of ‘Dazzling Stage’, without affecting their audience appeal."

"Furthermore, this incident serves as a turning point for the program. The program group will likely edit both the causes and consequences into the third episode. The high-ranking contestants involved in the scheme can gain more screen time, which is indeed a clever strategy."

Xie Qingxuan carefully analyzed the situation, she was very natural in her daily life, but very sharp when it came to similar matters. Although she thought of more, she didn’t continue speaking.

The only casualties in this event were those burdens who were deceived, abandoned, and discarded.

What is more thought-provoking is whether Dream Weaver Rabbit, who created a high-pressure environment that forced players to compete fiercely, has always expected to see such a development.

However, despite the repeated childish stage showdowns, the mentors and program group have been indifferent, symbolizing their attitude towards it.

That is – turning a blind eye.

In the current situation, turning a blind eye is the biggest form of encouragement.

Xie Qingxuan gathered her thoughts, she looked back at Chu Yuanqing and asked:

"Little Qing, can you control your Heart Flow on your own?"

Chu Yuanqing felt a little guilty, her understanding of Heart Flow was more in line with universal values, it was purely immersive.

Even though it can boost thinking speed, memory, reaction time, and focus, it has not abstracted the ability to enhance stage charm and personal presence, let alone extend abilities like the "Perfect Interpretation Method," "Plunder Shine," and "Absolute Replication."

All the previous outbreaks were reproducing Charlotte’s dazzling charm.

So when faced with teammates’ questions, she could only try to answer honestly:

"My ‘Heart Flow’ can be freely activated, but my energy is limited. I can only use it for a few hours a day, mostly during self-study of dance moves and training."

"But I can’t perform stably on stage. There have been a lot of accidents in the past."

"I suggest not counting my ‘Heart Flow’ in my overall combat power. Let’s base my final stage performance level on my usual training level for dance battles."

Xie Qingxuan nodded in thought. She was straightforward and believed Chu Yuanqing’s "Heart Flow," imagining it as an ability to accelerate growth offstage. She analyzed, saying:

"In that case, our lineup is similar to Kirimi Miyuki’s group."

"Their group will be facing Liuli tomorrow at noon. If they win, there’s a high chance they’ll recruit Liuli, forming a 2A1B combination."

"So, to maintain the superior quality of the team in the next round, our challenge goal can only be Grade A."

Chu Yuanqing thought about Little Sakura’s influence and Heart Flow, silently swallowing the complaint about why Liuli would lose, and continued:

"So, we can only choose the group of Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining."

Xie Qingxuan fell silent at the words, her eyes growing even deeper in their challenge to form the Double A combination.

But now, her thoughts of conservatism and comfort were shattered by the changing situation.

Whether it was the pressure from Kirimi Miyuki or the replacing of dozens of Grade B players, both could pose a threat to herself.

The former refers to the quality of the team.

The latter will take advantage of the speed brought by the blitzkrieg.

If those Grade B players are smart enough, their behavior of replacing players in the mock games could continue to the next round after negotiation, or even using this childish way to ignore most of the time costs, and form several 5B teams weeks in advance.

In other words, they will have half a month more than our side to practice the dance for the second performance in advance.

So, we must think outside the box.

Xie Qingxuan said seriously:

"The lead singer is important, but in the following 3v3, 4v4 rounds of competition, and even on the stage of the second performance, the one who plays a more important and core role is – the choreographer."

"Ji Shuzhu, we need her choreography."

Chu Yuanqing understood the meaning behind it.

The program group has always allowed contestants to choreograph the dances they draw, but for most people, just learning the dances is difficult enough, let alone trying to choreograph them.

After all, the dances drawn from the dance library are already quite mature, so even if choreographed, it is only to make the dance more suitable for the team’s trainees, and it’s hard to see any significant transformation.

But there is one prerequisite here, and that is "most people."

For a second-rate team and a second-rate choreographer, these are indeed correct.

But…

What Xie Qingxuan wants to create is a team of top-notch quality.

And the Ji Shuzhu she has chosen is a world-class genius choreographer.

Especially the latter.

Ji Shuzhu’s genius level in choreography outshines even the experienced choreographer Chen Baijiu in the program group.

Ji Shuzhu’s choreography method, developed from hyperthymesia, can deconstruct any unfamiliar dance into clear segments within minutes, focusing on beats, movements, rhythms, and creatively combining them to create highly efficient choreography.

With her joining the team, the more people there are, the more they can benefit from having a choreographer, showcasing a dazzling stage effect every time.

This level of choreographer, even her sister Xie Qing Yu’s girl group – Enferbutterfly – would highly value and not underestimate.

You see, that is the super popular girl group with billions of views on streaming platforms.

From this perspective, it’s confusing why Ji Shuzhu joined "Dazzling Stage". She could easily debut a girl group with support from top companies. Why take the risk of never being able to perform on stage?

There are many different opinions from the public. Only the super fans of the "Sun and Moon Book" think she came for a certain young lady.

Chu Yuanqing feels a lot of pressure. During rehearsals, she witnessed Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining’s skills, unlike herself who is mediocre. These two have excellent basics and idol charm, comparable to Little Sakura, truly Grade A performers.

What if she messes up and leads to defeat on stage…

Or maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to lose?

Chu Yuanqing looked puzzled.

If defeated, the rivals might pick her. She could threaten to refuse and force them to choose Xie Qingxuan. Even if they pick Xie Qingxuan first, it doesn’t change things.

In other words, Qingxuan could form her ideal 3A group without her, which might be even better than winning. It would remove her as the weak link.

Chu Yuanqing suddenly understood, as if she had caught a glimpse of the extraordinary wisdom of the green-eyed cat, she envisioned a hopeful future path.

Yes, if I lose this game, I can enter the undecided area and team up with a Grade F player, right?

In this situation, she could peacefully accept losing for a month, perform poorly in the second show, rise to the 84th place in the elimination list, achieve success, and gracefully retire from the competition.

The best part is, if she can’t gather a team of five within a month, in the current selfish atmosphere of the competition, players are highly likely to vote against her continued participation, ensuring a permanent exit!

Chu Yuanqing felt a sense of relief and hope, with most of the darkness in her heart dissipating. She was tired of living in embarrassment by dancing to "Dangerous Party." The thought of possibly escaping this awkward situation moved her to tears.

Great, this competition is not about popularity but about showcasing true skills. This embarrassing life will soon come to an end as long as she shows her real talent!

With a serious expression on her young face, Chu Yuanqing declared energetically:

"Qingxuan, I will train hard and challenge them whenever it’s time!"

Xie Qingxuan’s dark eyes glistened with confusion, her delicate features showing a hint of natural bewilderment.

She was worried that her bold plan might face opposition. Seeing Chu Yuanqing’s nervousness, she began to think about how to persuade her. But in the blink of an eye, Chu Yuanqing actively chose to agree.

Little Qing, are you forcing yourself for my sake?

Xie Qingxuan froze at the thought.

Yes, thinking about it carefully, Little Qing used to train for about 8 hours every day.

However, to keep up with her training schedule recently, she spent almost all her time in the practice room, only taking breaks for meals, sleep, and showers, training for 15 hours a day.

Without the advanced technology and supplements in the A-level practice room, training for 45 hours in three days could completely exhaust a normal person, even causing muscle breakdown.

Xie Qingxuan could endure it because she had gone through rigorous training since childhood, forging her endurance in a tough upbringing. Fueled by a deep-seated hatred, she persevered in training day after day.

But what about Little Qing? Before competing, she was just an amateur, only 17 years old and not even an adult yet. She had never experienced such intense training before. Keeping up with her training was purely a test of her willpower.

Even though she was aware of the risks, she chose to agree unconditionally.

Xie Qingxuan felt more and more confused.

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