Chapter 107 Part 1
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Chapter 107 Part 1: The Reason for Stepping Onto the Stage, Other Than You, Is Simply Unnecessary (1)
The stage lights all flashed on.
Chen Yining’s hair flowed in a beautiful arc, her rosy eyes shimmering with a halo, back to back with her partner in perfect harmony, smiling as they looked ahead, concluding with a high level of completion, ending a performance that should have won countless applause.
Very tired, but also very satisfied.
Although she didn’t achieve the Heart Flow, her state was better than ever before, as if the world was gradually revealing itself to her. Her senses were so sharp that time seemed to slow down, allowing her to feel the warmth of the person behind her clearly.
Great, this is the taste of progress, this is the feeling of getting closer to the Heart Flow.
At this moment,
Chen Yining could hear the heartbeat of her close friend, their heartbeats miraculously synchronizing, creating a simple melody in her ears. It felt like confirming the passage of time they had walked together, bringing joy brewed by the years in the depths of their souls.
If… If she could perform on stage with Little Shuzhu again at the same high level, she was sure she could break free from the constraints of the past ten years and awaken her own Heart Flow in one go.
As long as she got the ticket to the world-class stage, she would be one step closer to her dream agreed upon in the past!
Little Shuzhu will definitely be very happy then, right?
Below the stage, Tutor Group began the evaluation.
Singing, dancing, facial expressions, stage emotions…
With all these different projects combined, they only lost 4 points in total, which can be considered excellent.
In comparison, Chu Yuanqing’s group has already lost 11 points at this stage, creating a 7-point gap.
Chen Yining looked relaxed. She didn’t know how many points the previous group scored, but losing only 4 points in this range was already challenging. Even if they have a good connection like "Heart Flow," it wouldn’t make sense to score higher than the other two. They would only lose more points.
So, the key lies in the stage effect worth 50 points.
Miss also has a rational confidence in this aspect. Perhaps the other team has an advantage with their "Heart Flow" in gaining close to a perfect score.
However, their performance of "Naughty" naturally excels in stage effect. Combined with their seamless coordination, their final score won’t be much lower. They have a good chance of winning.
Mentor’s seat.
Chen Baijiu was conflicted. Based on the stage performance, he wanted to give a high score. However, emotionally speaking, after watching the entire performance without any waves in his heart, it was an undeniable fact. For now, he could only ask:
"Are the scores all decided?"
Zhao Dapan looked carefully and said straightforwardly:
"Yes, no matter how strange Xie Qingxuan’s ‘Heart Flow’ is, it is based on the explosion on stage. Even if it leads to a winning situation, it is not considered cheating. Let’s judge from the heart, and I believe the audience can also see the reasons."
Luo Siling nodded and said,
"No harm, no foul."
Jiang Chi remained silent and silently wrote down a score.
——40、41、39、39.5。
The scores for Tutor Group were announced, with the highest and lowest scores removed. The stage performance scored 39.75 points, barely qualifying as excellent, but clearly showing a big gap in quality.
— Total score 85.75.
Inside the live room, the audience chatted a lot, but not many people questioned this result.
"The nickname Great Devil now really carries weight. This kind of overwhelming presence as the first mover is like a tyrant on stage, it’s a bit unbelievable."
Even fans of Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining, under the lingering influence of Great Devil’s "Heart Flow," had to admit that their favorite did not unfairly lose. They could only feel regretful for the round they appeared in.
On the stage,
Seeing this result, Chen Yining felt her heart sink, as if she fell into an abyss.
——39.75 points?
Why? It shouldn’t be like this.
You see, based on the recent dozen or so stage face-offs, a score of 45 or even higher is normal. Not even reaching 40 points is like a joke. How could her and Little Shuzhu’s stage be so disappointing?
Chen Yining took a deep breath, cleared her mind, and forced herself to stay calm. She was always proud, even if she sensed something unexpected, she didn’t want to show weakness before the results were announced.
Besides, no matter if the teacher approved the performance, the progress you made yourself is genuine.
This feeling close to "Heart Flow" successfully cured the poison called self-doubt.
Chen Yining believed she could handle defeat and unexpected events, she adjusted her mood, her eyes regained their determination, silently waiting for the other group of contestants to return to the stage, awaiting the final results from Dream Weaver Rabbit.
Chu Yuanqing walked to the side of the stage with a heavy heart, looking somewhat melancholic.
Earlier in the dressing room, a certain golden retriever had been silent and absent-minded, showing no sign of mentioning the "stage mistake", making her restless and guilty, not knowing how to apologize.
What if that was really the other person’s first kiss?
The more Chu Yuanqing thought about it, the more anxious she became, always feeling that something was off.
She touched her lips with her fingertips, realizing her first kiss was stolen by the green-eyed cat, now she had "taken" the golden retriever’s first kiss on stage. How come it felt like a strange cycle?
Xie Qingxuan remained calm, unaware of her teammate’s concerns. It was true that her first kiss was stolen, but the second kiss was entirely her own mischief after being misled.
Honestly, after committing this serious "incident," she was ready to face any consequences. The reason she was silent in the dressing room was simply because she was bad at talking, and she decided to wait for the other person to speak.
Well, as long as Chu Yuanqing is willing, this body that has been well-fed since childhood, trained in etiquette, posture, dance, and various arts under universal standards, with curves and lines close to the definition of beauty, could easily meet any demands.
As for the complex issue of sexual orientation, the naturally carefree golden retriever hadn’t thought much about it, unlike a certain enlightened green-eyed cat.
Xie Qingxuan looked at Chu Yuanqing’s slightly furrowed brows, thinking she was worried about winning or losing. After a moment of thought, she earnestly comforted her:
"Don’t worry, we will win."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanqing felt even more guilty. Not only did she take away the other’s first kiss, but most of the initial 11 points were deducted by herself. If they were to lose this stage competition again, wouldn’t it be too disappointing?
Even though losing might seem favorable in the end, Xie Qingxuan going through setbacks on stage and risking drowning herself in the bathtub due to her extreme personality…
Well, she had to find ways to care for the other person often to prevent this child from going to extremes again!
On the other hand, perhaps because the audience already knew the outcome, or maybe because the four Grade A contestants present were all exceptionally talented Gemstones.
Dream Weaver Rabbit stopped playing boring games, it snapped its fingers and the scores appeared on a virtual screen, setting up the final outcome of the competition.
Chen Yining, Ji Shuzhu – 85 points.
Xie Qingxuan, Chu Yuanqing – 88 points.
Dream Weaver Rabbit’s crimson eyes were filled with ugly malice. It looked at the four with different expressions as if it had been anticipating this moment for a long time. Excitedly, it clapped its hands and praised:
"Amazing performance on this stage! Magnificent show! Pure bond!"
"You are truly worthy of a Grade A rating, all of you are so excellent and shining. Regardless of which group loses, it makes me sigh in regret."
Dream Weaver Rabbit looked satisfied as it squinted its eyes and sighed:
"Sometimes, the outcome is determined by just this little difference."
"When the line between victory and defeat is clearly drawn, how small this difference is no longer matters."
Dream Weaver Rabbit looked towards Chu Yuanqing, opened its arms, and said regretfully:
"And now, it is time for the winners’ group to enjoy the sweet fruits, the stage of picking up prizes."
"Decide now, will it be Chen Yining, who has always been at the top, the excellent companion in the performance, or Ji Shuzhu in Grade A, who is known nationwide for her dancing talent?"
Dream Weaver Rabbit, like weighing the value of goods, uttered these provocative words, then looked at the silent losers group, smiled, and said softly:
"Of course, according to the rules, the losing side only needs to pay the price of re-drawing a dance tune and deducting 10 points in the next stage, they can also choose to refuse to be the prize of the winner of ‘Dazzling Stage’, which is a free program, all choices depend on you all."
Chen Yining’s mind was in chaos, after realizing the strange scores, she was somewhat prepared for failure, but when the reality hit her, the feeling of emptiness still made her heart skip a beat.
Stay calm, it’s okay.
Even if she loses, it’s just to redraw a dance tune, with her and Little Shuzhu’s dancing skills, it would only waste five more days, and they could choose another team to challenge.
Yes, let’s be a bit more careful this time. Deducting ten points and falling behind five days with the negative BUFF, the only risk-free challenge they can take is with Grade C team, a slightly riskier option would be the 1B1C combination.
With Little Shuzhu’s dance skills, even if teammates are not doing well in the 3V3 stage, he can turn things around and challenge high-rated teams again.
Yes, as long as Little Shuzhu is around, the current difficulties are nothing to worry about.
Chen Yining relaxed, believing in the bond she and Ji Shuzhu shared, the fortress built by their emotions, is the reason she can keep going day after day.
Chu Yuanqing looked confused, feeling like she was dreaming.
Huh? How strange, the future path she imagined in her mind where everyone could be happy?
What about the perfect ending where she returned to the waiting area after losing, barely surviving the one month deadline, and then got eliminated by the votes of other players?
How did she win like that?!
