Chapter 22
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Chapter 22: When She Shines
Chu Wang Shu’s transformation was instantaneous. As she answered the mentor’s questions one by one, she was soon asked to perform.
The virtual reality device activated special effects, accompanied by music that resounded throughout.
Chu Yuanqing nervously looked towards the stage.
Since childhood, Chu Wang Shu had been trained in a traditional dance from her homeland, Daxia. The performance she was about to showcase was called “Five Poisons”, a famous dance from her culture.
The “Five Poisons” symbolize five toxic creatures native to the southern part of Daxia: snakes, scorpions, toads, centipedes, and geckos. The dance mimics the fluid movements of these dangerous creatures, channeling their essence through the body.
In essence, it is somewhat similar to the concept of form and intention in martial arts.
As soon as the performance officially began, Chu Wang Shu quickly got into her zone.
Chu Yuanqing was taken aback. Her daughter wasn’t just academically gifted—she was also surprisingly adaptable to the stage.
The moment she started dancing, the beauty of her stretching body was fully revealed. Her outstretched hands were like flowers, and her arms, both straight and curved, resembled a peacock’s.
Following the beats of the music, her body moved continuously, with expansive and contracting motions, showcasing smooth and beautiful muscle lines with a touch of feminine grace.
The slender figure of the young girl was a perfect match for this dance.
Some of the movements imitating the “Five Poisons” appeared quite peculiar, requiring a well-balanced and flexible body to bring out the natural primal charm.
Chu Wang Shu definitely showed her strengths very well.
At first, her movements showed a bit of nervousness and lack of power, but by the end, she appeared poised and confident, skill and ease radiating from her.
The two-minute dance quickly came to an end.
The discussions in the contestant area and the live studio surged like waves.
The trainees in the contestant area discussed eagerly:
“The ethnic dance is so captivating, especially with her long limbs and flexibility—the visual impact is stunning.”
“Even though she’s an amateur, it’s clear she has at least five years of dance experience, right? She has a good foundation, so even if she learns other dance styles later, she will improve quickly.”
“Why aren’t she and Chu Yuanqing nervous at all?”
“Exactly! Usually, it’s good enough for beginners to complete the dance normally, but both of them performed exceptionally well. Isn’t it a bit unbelievable? I envy them.”
The feedback in the live stream chat was very positive, everyone was praising:
[I thought the first two amateur performers would mess up, but they all did well.]
[Ha, Chu Wang Shu’s waist is so slim, I want to pinch it.]
[Aren’t her arm muscles just amazing? I want to pinch them.]
Chu Yuanqing didn’t realize her adorable daughter was being praised by everyone. She watched Chu Wang Shu on stage, feeling so proud that she wanted to clap, but she held back because it was a live broadcast, secretly feeling happy.
It’s great that you’re a step closer to your dream, Little Shu.
Chu Yuanqing remained calm, focusing on her daughter on stage. She had a slight smile in her eyes and on her lips.
If she could witness her daughter achieve her dream before leaving, even if it meant enduring embarrassment on the show, it would be worth it.
But the performance wasn’t over yet.
Although the dance “Five Poisons” was very impressive, it did not show any singing ability.
The mentor suggested a re-audition, focusing on singing.
Chu Yuanqing actually could have done this before, but since she couldn’t sing and didn’t want high praise, she chose to give up by default.
Chu Wang Shu, on the other hand, was more ambitious. She chose a moderately difficult pop song, but since she hadn’t studied vocal music, her pronunciation and resonance were both amateurish, at best reaching the level of a KTV contestant.
However, her unique voice quality was quite recognizable and stood out, becoming a bonus point.
In the end, after discussion among the mentors and a decision by Dream Weaver Rabbit, an assessment of B was given.
This result was not considered very surprising by the audience and the contestants.
If Chu Yuanqing is considered as a gemstone that lacks polishing but has natural charm, then Chu Wang Shu, on the other hand, is like a gemstone that has had some rough parts removed, revealing a somewhat splendid gem that can already be admired in the sunlight.
Although they are all beginners, having a basic dancing background is especially important in a talent show.
Right now, on the stage, the third contestant has already stood in place.
It was Kirimi Miyuki.
This foreign girl who traveled a long way to Daxia Country to participate in ‘Dazzling Stage’ was currently the most controversial contestant in public opinion.
Even though she had proven herself through three rounds of battles to the public, her foreign identity and the public’s prejudices still persisted.
As long as her performance was not satisfactory, malicious prejudices would engulf her like a tsunami.
These two minutes could make or break her idol career.
Luo Siling carefully chose her words, picked up the microphone, and asked in fluent Japanese:
“Kirimi Miyuki, I’m curious—what brought you to a foreign country, risking language barriers and other hidden disadvantages to participate in ‘Dazzling Stage’ in Daxia?”
“I believe this is a question that many viewers would like to know the answer to.”
Kirimi Miyuki took a deep breath, gazed with determination, and calmly responded:
“For various reasons, I did not pass the audition in Tokyo, and the only reason I came to Daxia is because I didn’t want to give up. I still want to continue standing on the stage and being an idol.”
Zhao Dapan looked at the information, felt emotional, and said:
“The information shows that you have been working as an idol for seven years? So, that means you were already an idol at the age of 12. I personally look forward to your performance.”
This topic was passed over, and the other two mentors did not show any intention to delve deeper.
Although everyone knew that Kirimi Miyuki, as a seven-year idol professional, had not passed a single audition for a talent show, there must have been many unknown twists and turns in between.
But now, not many people knew her story, and not many would be willing to listen to it.
In the end, an idol’s victory could only be earned on stage.
Once she began to shine, the fireflies would naturally flock to her light.
On the stage, the little idol from the island country bowed earnestly.
Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped his hands, and sweet music began to play.
The performance officially began.
Chu Yuanqing watched the sakura girl on stage with some surprise.
It’s very magical.
At the moment the music started playing,
The girl’s expression, atmosphere, demeanor, movements, and even her soul seemed to enter a different state. She no longer seemed like Kirimi Miyuki, who was somewhat clumsy offstage and would fall like a penguin. Instead, she appeared to be born for the stage, a charming idol who exuded charisma as if she was born to perform.
Confident, graceful, sincere, and focused.
Her infectious energy, like a flame spreading rapidly, captivated the audience during the performance of a song with jumping and singing.