Chapter 75
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Chapter 75: Never Be the Carry Center!
Ji Shuzhu looked very strange.
Chen Yining quickly noticed something was wrong, but because she thought the other person might have caught a cold, she didn’t think in a strange way. She couldn’t help but touch Ji Shuzhu’s forehead, felt it was warm, and worried:
"Ji Shuzhu, are you having a fever?"
– Yes, I have a fever, but it’s a different kind of fever.
Ji Shuzhu squinted contentedly, like a lazy cat in the afternoon, with misty eyes almost shedding tears.
Her cool and handsome profile, with a touch of coral blush, brought out a sweet girl-next-door vibe that she rarely had in the past. Compared to her usual icy and aloof demeanor, the contrast was adorable.
Ji Shuzhu pursed her lips slightly, savoring the feeling of emptiness being filled. Her hand moved from her full chest to her soft waist and abdomen, feeling like she was walking on clouds, greedily enjoying the fullness she hadn’t tasted in ten years.
The girl was immersed in the aftermath, completely absorbed, not in the mood to explain to Chen Yining until she was asked several times. She frowned slightly, enduring the joy, and casually replied a few words:
"I’m fine, really, just… it’s related to hypermnesia, I’ll be okay in a moment."
"Hmm… yes, don’t worry, Little Ning."
Chen Yining stopped overthinking at the words, feeling more worried and anxious.
Ji Shuzhu’s innate hypermnesia is very unique.
This condition is like a double-edged sword, allowing Ji Shuzhu to achieve her current success by neglecting many accumulated memories while also causing unbearable mental distress, sometimes facing sudden emotional avalanches.
The accident at the music festival held in Histan was not only due to extreme actions by anti-fans but also closely related to the side effects of hypermnesia.
So, although the breath of her childhood sweetheart was warm, her eyes were unfocused, her cheeks blushing, and her state quite delicate, occasionally letting out a sigh as if ascending to heaven, making her feel strange and subtle inside.
But there was nothing strange about it, just the influence of hypermnesia.
Chen Yining suppressed the warning of her instincts, focusing on Chu Yuanqing who was greatly shocked. Her eyes were filled with complicated emotions, her bright face no longer showing its usual pride, her lips slightly pursed, looking somewhat lost.
The rich and proud young lady.
Because of her personality,
She doesn’t avoid her failures and can admit she is weaker than others.
Chu Yuanqing’s stage was better than her own stage, even more than a little bit.
Chen Yining understood that even if she could break free from her long constraints and learn how to use "Heart Flow," she could not perform at such a high level.
What really made her upset was not being overtaken on the bend.
It was the shock brought by Chu Yuanqing’s stage, far beyond her dream of shining on stage.
Yes, not to mention her current self, even the imaginary her reaching the finish line couldn’t compare to Chu Yuanqing, who redefined idols for most contestants on the secondary stage.
The feeling of defeat was too strong, like being drowned by a tsunami.
If Ji Shuzhu hadn’t encountered some problems, she would still be stuck in feeling defeated, finding it hard to pull herself out of the emotional turmoil.
Even now, Chen Yining is still very confused.
Besides cheating, she couldn’t imagine how she could beat Chu Yuanqing, who is in this state.
But if she can’t even imagine the path to victory, how can she reach the top spot in "Dazzling Stage" with absolute advantage and secure an unknown debut position?
No, the situation is not that bad yet.
Chen Yining quickly calmed down.
According to the mentor’s introduction, Chu Yuanqing is just a pure amateur, who has never been on stage before, lacking in basic skills, with shallow experience, and objectively inferior to herself in terms of solid abilities.
However, even in this performance, it was so impressive that it could even be compared to the level of world-class idols just based on the recording.
The intense difference between the two can only be understood as the other party experiencing a burst of inspiration, passively entering a state of very pure "Heart Flow," triggering a terrifying potential, thus creating a miraculous stage.
In other words, it is not feasible to repeat.
Chu Yuanqing’s upper limit is so high that it cannot be reached, but her lower limit also objectively exists, so there is no need to overly idealize it.
Moreover, the combination of her and Shuzhu in this issue of "Dazzling Stage" ensures a good chance of success no matter who they face.
Chen Yining relaxed when thinking about this, showing a smile.
Ji Shuzhu also recovered and showed a look of regret and disappointment.
She didn’t experience the dazzling sensations on the spot. What she tasted was just a few whiffs of fragrance projected from a exquisite delicacy. Her inner emptiness quickly consumed the fleeting happiness.
The full-bodied satisfaction that made her belly feel warm and full was like a nonexistent dream, only displayed in the memory palace, showcasing the contentment and joy of being filled up.
Although she could occasionally savor it, as time passed, the increasingly greedy emptiness made it harder to taste the happiness.
However…
Ji Shuzhu stretched her eyebrows, she showed a sweet and cute smile, looking expectantly at Chu Yuanqing, whispering in her heart:
"It’s okay, that person still has many, many more things on them."
"As long as I follow her, I can taste the sparkle, I can… always be happy."
As for Chen Yining next to them?
Ji Shuzhu still liked her childhood sweetheart in her heart.
Even though the other person’s sparkle couldn’t satisfy her, leading her to choose to temporarily leave, this feeling hasn’t been distorted yet.
It’s just that at this moment, in her mind still lingering in the climax, in a blank state of excitement, Miss Choreographer had to, in a state of confusion, completely forget the other person, only thinking about giving happiness to herself through Chu Yuanqing.
On the other side,
Chu Yuanqing was completely unaware of this, she was still indulging in the shame of being seen in a "bad light" by her daughter, trying hard to piece back together her father’s dignity scattered on the ground, comforting herself quietly in her heart.
It’s okay, as long as we keep this secret buried in the coffin, the fact that we danced in a skirt will basically be forgotten!
Yes, that’s right.
Chu Yuanqing convinced herself firmly that when communicating with her adorable daughter in the future, she must be extremely cautious and make sure not to show any flaws related to her identity as Chu Yuanying!
At the same time, the big screen randomly started playing Tang Liuli’s stage video again, and most of the contestants on stage recovered and began to watch attentively.
Just because Beauty Jade was in front, any flaws in the followers were greatly magnified by the audience.
After Tang Liuli’s performance ended, there was a lot of discussion in the audience:
"Her dancing skills are a little better than Chu Yuanqing’s? But not by much."
"The amazing bonus point is her singing skills, Tang Liuli has a steady lead as the main vocalist, not many people in this season of ‘Dazzling Stage’ can compete with her in that aspect."
"Tang Liuli is indeed at a Grade A level, a bit specialized, but after watching the last stage, I still feel strangely bored."
"No way, Chu Yuanqing’s performance is way beyond what a trainee can do."
"Feeling relieved now? With all the Grade A performances being so amazing, we might as well call it a night."
Tang Liuli’s performance made all the beautiful girls who were trembling with fear breathe a sigh of relief, as if Chu Yuanqing, like a prehistoric giant, entered a kindergarten, there’s only room for one like her in ‘Dazzling Stage’, any more and the others might as well not bother.
Of course, among the 168 contestants, there are also calm sisters like Chen Yining, who can rationally analyze that kind of unreplicable stage.
But most people are still indulging in Charlotte’s charm, unable to think objectively and come to a conclusion from a detached perspective.
So, as of now, Chu Yuanqing is almost like a terrifying enemy beyond the Great Devil in the eyes of many, calling her a Godly Qing feels completely natural.
The other Grade A performances gradually follow.
Ji Shuzhu, Chen Yining, Xie Qingxuan, these three performances didn’t make much of an impact on the audience, until Kirimi Miyuki took the stage with complete immersion in ‘Heart Flow’ and genuine love for the stage, giving the contestants a small thrill once again.
Though her performance may not be as impressive as Chu Yuanqing’s, it presented a completely different stage aura to the audience, even showcasing a personal style and charm in her theme song interpretation, clearly setting her apart from the rest.
– Heart Flow.
Everyone knows the reason behind this difference very well, among the six Grade A players in Sea City’s "Dazzling Stage", only Chu Yuanqing and Kirimi Miyuki clearly understand the existence of Heart Flow.
The other four players are clearly not inferior in other aspects, some are even more outstanding.
But Heart Flow is like the core axis of infectiousness, without this key element, one is destined to fall short on the stage, to be outshone by the opponent.
This is not something that cannot be understood.
Because idols’ personal charms are diverse, the key factor that ultimately determines the stage’s infectiousness is purity.
– Belief, dreams, emotions, and self.
Only those with extremely high purity can step into the realm of Heart Flow in this field.
In other words, Heart Flow itself is a threshold.
Even with Xie Qingxuan, who excelled in looks, singing, dancing, figure, demeanor, and had the amazing skill of meditation, she still lost to Little Sakura on stage, showing the huge difference between them.
Dream Weaver Rabbit turned off the big screen, looked around at the faces on stage, clapped with a smile, and said:
"What are your thoughts, everyone?"
"After watching the performances of the six Grade A contestants, do you feel clearer about the path ahead?"
"Regardless of clarity, the victory this time belongs only to the six contestants who successfully won the Grade A title and will enjoy the top privileges in the underground base."
Dream Weaver Rabbit’s crimson eyes were full of sarcasm. It enthusiastically opened its arms, speaking with a mix of pity and excitement, using an enticing tone:
"All the facilities in the contestants’ residential building will be unconditionally open to them."
"Not only will they enjoy the highest level of idol training in their personal practice rooms, they will also receive a nano-camera that can be freely controlled and conduct a four-hour live broadcast every day."
"Moreover, ‘Dazzling Stage’ will provide each Grade A contestant with five million for external promotion, and arrange short-term endorsements with domestic brands in the future."
When these words were spoken, the whole audience was shocked.
Even the viewers in the live broadcast room were confused and asking if "Dazzling Stage" had gone crazy:
"Haha, I’m starting to doubt how this show is making money by having six people endorsing it, it’s really a bit unbelievable."
"They must have discussed this with the players’ companies beforehand, right? Not to mention, Xie Qingxuan, Chen Yining, and Tang Liuli are extraordinary, two are from top companies, and one used to be a famous child star. It’s not a casual thing for them to endorse a product."
"Dang, isn’t the key point that the younger sister below has even fewer opportunities now? The competition format is really ruthless."
The viewers in the live broadcast room were talking about it, and the players on the stage were even more embarrassed.
The length of the live broadcast and the personal practice room were treatments they had expected in advance.
But having five million in streaming funds for each person, and directly booking an endorsement, was completely beyond imagination.
To be not exaggerated, this treatment was even better than some contestants who formed a group in third-tier shows. It seemed too abstract as a reward in the early stages of the talent show.
Dream Weaver Rabbit seemed to anticipate everyone’s reaction, and showed no sign of comfort, just mockingly said:
"If even this level of reward is not available, how can it be called a chance for a rebirth from the ashes?"
"The stage determines victory, the stage determines the future."
"This is the principle that ‘Dazzling Stage’ always upholds."
Dream Weaver Rabbit smiled and reminded:
"For those who want to continue staying in the show, please hold onto every opportunity to climb upwards with a competitive mindset in the days to come."
"Believe me, the show’s format may be tough, but there will definitely be hope for a comeback."
It said this slowly, in a gentle tone:
"Of course, this is based on your strength and courage."
The words fell silent.
The projected image opened again, showing an aerial view of a large stage.
The main stage base began to separate into three triangular stages, each cutting into the other but also able to be moved closer or further apart by remote control. The dome above was very high, with a magnificent lighting system.
Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped his hands, not giving the contestants time to think, and said:
"Alright, let’s now enter the highly anticipated Carry Center battle."
"As you can see, due to the number of people in this performance, the stage is much wider than the secondary rating stage."
"Also, because of the number of people, the 168 contestants will be divided into 3 groups of 56 people each, performing on separate stages."
"Based on visual effects, the stage is divided into the main stage and two side stages. From the six Grade A contestants, we will select one main C and two side Cs."
"The positions of the other contestants will be arranged based on their ratings and their performance in the upcoming segments."
There are actually three Carry Centers!?
The lower-ranked players immediately picked out the key information, looking at the Grade A players with envy and even jealousy.
You see, there are only six Grade A players in the competition right now. This means that half of them can win the Carry Center. The high probability really makes people jealous.
And not long after,
The super AI below the stage showed a warm smile and revealed the shocking news that ignited the whole audience:
"Also, let me tell you all in advance, your first performance will not just be a live broadcast. We will randomly select two thousand audience members to watch the performance live."
"In other words, this will be a truly meaningful stage show!"
The whole place buzzed with excitement when the announcement was made.
The audience in the live stream room were the first to enter a frenzy state:
"Oh no, if I get picked, I’ll be a ‘shining guard’ for my family!"
At the same time,
The contestants also showed different attitudes, with most of them feeling surprised and excited with a hint of nervousness.
You see, it has been widely rumored in the online world that there is no stage in the entertainment industry.
Idols in Daxia Country have always had short-lived careers like fleeting flowers. After the initial popularity from the talent show fades, they usually disband within a year and pursue other careers within the industry.
So, this stage is truly the last, one less opportunity.
Not to mention the large stage with an audience of up to two thousand people.
The news shared by Dream Weaver Rabbit is absolutely fantastic for those who love idols and stages.
Nearly two-thirds of the 168 contestants on stage were initially disheartened but then were ignited with strong enthusiasm, eagerly anticipating the upcoming performance.
Yes, Little Sakura is the best among them.
Chu Yuanqing, on the other hand, reacted quite differently. Upon hearing the news, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her mind went blank, and she felt lost and hopeless.
Darn it, what’s the difference between dancing in a little skirt in front of two thousand people and killing me?
In that moment,
There was only one strong thought in the girl’s mind.
That is – no matter what, she must not win the Carry Center!!!
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Updated: 2024/12/03
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