Chapter 76
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Chapter 76: Charlotte, Please Come and Save Me!
Chu Yuanqing had a good reason for resisting.
Even though the audience in the live broadcast had seen dancing in a short skirt before, theoretically, having two thousand people watch wouldn’t be a big deal.
But the key point was that they were watching live!
And the magical girl’s extrasensory perception was extremely sensitive to gazes, making it a difficult passive skill to control.
Chu Yuanqing could almost imagine being on stage with every part of her body – thighs, waist, back, chest, arms, face – being looked at by two thousand people, feeling as if each part was being slowly and wildly examined, leaving her tingling and embarrassed as if she had been massaged all over.
Terrifying!
It’s really too terrifying!
Just thinking a little bit about the embarrassment of being seen naked by her daughter had been overshadowed by this terrifying event.
Chu Yuanqing didn’t even have time to get angry before she harshly accused the evil Red-Eyed Rabbit. She felt like a prisoner awaiting judgement, nervously staring at the big screen, feeling time passing by slowly.
With two thousand audience members in the performance stage now, it was a settled fact. The only hope left was the Carry Center. As long as they couldn’t get the Carry Center, blending in the background wouldn’t be too bad.
Therefore, the rules for the Carry Center competition that Dream Weaver Rabbit was about to announce would largely determine their fate.
In her opinion, the rules should be based solely on popularity votes.
Because in that case, with her online persona crumbling and herself surrounded by haters in the live broadcast room, she would undoubtedly end up at the bottom of the six, successfully avoiding the terrifying Carry Center demon!
At this moment,
The players’ loud chatter gradually subsided.
Dream Weaver Rabbit looked around, smiling and said:
"This time’s Carry Center battle will take on a more innovative form."
"The program group will randomly select dance clips provided by fans for 168 players present, and let you shoot a one-minute short video based on them, to be submitted before midnight tonight."
"We will send the short videos to the official account of "Dazzling Stage" on TikTok app, and the final winner of the "Carry Center" will be determined by the number of likes within 12 hours."
As the words fell silent, the live broadcast room suddenly erupted in excitement.
"So the questionnaire we filled out when getting the tickets was for this? Well done, ‘Dazzling Stage’!"
In an instant, many bullet comments were directed at Chu Yuanqing, creating a terrifying scene. Some followers even temporarily turned into terrifying critics, fueling an atmosphere of negativity.
Chu Yuanqing shivered and felt a chill, as if something dirty was watching her. But she quickly realized the "truth" of the situation.
——I get it now, that little troublemaker must be cursing me out.
Awesome, almost forgot about all my haters!
Alright, does this mean I’ve already lost?
At that moment, Chu Yuanqing, who still had some misunderstandings about herself, got lost in unrealistic fantasies. Her eyebrows relaxed, her expression softened, her cherry lips curved up, revealing a clear and cute smile, and causing a commotion among the bullet comments.
At the same time,
Dream Weaver Rabbit added more rules and continued, "Although only Grade A players are eligible to compete for the Carry Center, other players will also be ranked based on the number of likes on their videos."
"No need to say more, this ranking will determine the specific positions on the performance stage."
"It is worth mentioning that the program group has already contacted Tik Tok platform. To give likes to the official account of ‘Dazzling Stage’, some identity verification and answering questions are required to prevent unexpected situations."
"At the same time, in the theme song segment, players who win the Carry Center votes will be ranked according to the number of votes, which will be converted into initial likes of one million, five hundred thousand, and one hundred thousand respectively."
"Chu Yuanqing blinked, feeling a bit discouraged, and the smile on her lips faded."
Chu Yuanqing blinked, feeling a bit discouraged as the smile on her lips faded.
Oh no, I forgot about the exclusive ticket! Starting with fifty thousand likes is not a good way to begin!
Dream Weaver Rabbit opened his arms, revealing a joyful smile, and softly said:
"Of course, there is another key rule for this round, which is player voting."
With that, the big screen behind him suddenly changed, showing one Grade A player after another on the evaluation stage in straight-on shots, all lined up together, giving a sense of unity and partnership.
Dream Weaver Rabbit looked around, scanning the faces of the six Grade A players, his smile turning sinister, his tone full of persuasion:
"Now all players present, including the 6 Grade A players, have the right to vote. Please cast your vote for the best candidate in your heart as the Carry Center within the next ten minutes."
"The top three with the most votes will receive different amounts of funds for video streaming, how important this is for the Carry Center competition that lasts only 12 hours, I don’t need to explain, right?"
Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped his hands, not giving everyone time to think:
"So now, the countdown officially begins. Players who have voted can enter the stage for selecting songs and dances through the screen in front of them, where they can freely enter the practice room for training and filming."
As his voice trailed off.
The ten-minute countdown appeared on the dome.
The high-tech of "Dazzling Stage" appeared again, creating virtual screens in front of everyone.
Chu Yuanqing looked serious and started thinking.
Although she didn’t want to be the Carry Center, this vote was crucial for the other contestants, determining the fate of some, and needed to be taken seriously.
First, she eliminated the options for herself. Among the five other Grade A contestants, two were her roommates, one had a strong bond with her outside the arena, the friendly and lovely Little Sakura, and the other two were talented but less familiar.
Little Liuli participated in the selection reluctantly, had no interest in idols, and even had social anxiety. She definitely wouldn’t want to be the Carry Center, so Chu Yuanqing passed on her.
Next was Qingxuan, a child with hidden determination in her heart, seemingly dedicated to becoming an idol.
Compared to Miyuki’s passionate dedication, almost like dedicating her soul to the stage, Qingxuan seemed far behind, unable to compete on the same stage.
Therefore, regardless of their relationships, Chu Yuanqing would choose the latter.
Let’s talk about Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu. Since we don’t know them very well, we can only compare them directly on the secondary rating stage.
The conclusion is Kirimi Miyuki’s complete victory.
Chu Yuanqing looked calm. After spending ten seconds sorting out her thoughts, she cast her vote for Kirimi Miyuki under the scrutiny of the live broadcast.
There is no need to hesitate. According to the voting rules, Miyuki, who shines the brightest on stage and carries the heaviest determination and dreams, is naturally the most suitable candidate for the Carry Center.
However, the situation in the live broadcast room was completely different in the eyes of the audience. A large number of CP fans gathered like sharks smelling blood and began to fiercely comment:
"I’m so sad, Honey Qing’s favorite is really Little Sakura!"
Because the voting results had a huge impact on the future, this vote directly silenced the rest of the CP fans. As a result, "Meet You in the Mist" and "生卿同音" strongly controlled most of the bullet comments, causing a temporary chaos.
However, soon Chu Yuanqing’s normal fans, as well as the toxic Wei Wei fans, arrived at the scene, changing the atmosphere:
"I’m crying. As a toxic Wei Wei fan, it’s really upsetting. Why didn’t Qing Qing vote for herself? What if she was only one vote away from being first?"
"Honey Qing always lacked confidence. In interviews, she said things that made her believe she might be eliminated soon, so she voted for Little Sakura."
"It’s true, on stage, Honey Qing saved many people and impressed many, but she couldn’t save herself from her own low self-esteem."
Chu Yuanqing’s fans’s imaginations made them like her more.
Why, even after creating an amazing performance, did she still not have the confidence to believe she did well?
Why, knowing how important the vote was, did she almost thoughtlessly vote for another contestant?
Her vote symbolized the relief of giving up dreams for others, as well as showing the deep self-doubt in their hearts.
As fans, they couldn’t communicate through the screen, they could only watch helplessly as the contestants doubted themselves and drifted further from the center of the stage.
The pain felt like being cut with a knife, the more they thought about it, the worse it felt.
Pain! So much pain!
The end result was that the fans’ unity suddenly increased.
"So what if Honey Qing feels inferior? So what if she doesn’t believe in herself? What are we using our votes for? Even if missing one vote causes us not to get in the top three, can’t we still push Honey Qing to the main carry position?!"
"You vote for me, I vote for you, then Honey Qing will be in the Carry Center tomorrow!"
At the same time,
Chu Yuanqing wrinkled her nose, feeling that something was not right.
Due to a sense of crisis caused by the habitual epileptic seizures of "Little Black", she didn’t think much and exited the voting interface, entering the dance selection interface, instantly stiffening with wide eyes.
The screen was playing dozens of short dance videos simultaneously, seemingly picked directly from TikTok, with styles that seemed quite exciting and eye-catching at first glance.
Chu Yuanqing’s lashes drooped, silently swiping downwards. The more she swiped, the more afraid and embarrassed she became, almost about to show swirling effects in her eyes.
Why is the internet like this now?
Is there any very serious dance videos on TikTok?
Oh no, what if we randomly select one that’s not quite right?
Chu Yuanqing’s fingers trembled as she hesitated on the screen, afraid to press the draw button, fearing that the next moment would be dark as if falling into an abyss.
On the other side,
Tang Liuli made a decision. She glanced at the girl next to her who was in a good mood and asked softly:
"Little Shu, who are you going to vote for?"
Chu Wang Shu looked apologetic, her young face serious as she smiled and said:
"Although I like the TV show Liuli stars in, my favorite is Qing Qing, so I’m voting for her!"
Tang Liuli nodded in agreement. She wasn’t interested in idols, she just wanted to see Chu Yuanqing make it to the world’s biggest stage to fulfill her dreams and aspirations. She replied:
"You’re right, I’m going to vote for Qing Qing too."
Chu Yuanqing and the other person exchanged votes quickly, without much thought, and then started dancing, causing chatter in the live stream room:
"Oh, Honey Moon voting for Honey Qing is fine, but what’s wrong with you, Little Liuli?"
"It’s hard to imagine Liuli not voting for Honey Qing – I can picture Liuli wrapped in a blanket, dropping little pearls."
Ji Shuzhu didn’t think much and just voted for her childhood friend.
Although she couldn’t satisfy herself with the other person’s brilliance, she couldn’t ignore Chen Yining’s years of hard work due to their agreement.
If she could, she also wanted to see Chen Yining shine and walk hand in hand with the other person to a world-class stage.
Unfortunately, there’s no "if."
The effects of hypermnesia had deeply affected her personality, twisting her into a distorted state after years of torment.
Ji Shuzhu’s strong desire for shining surpassed the moral concepts instilled by education. It was under this premise that she had been suppressing herself for Chen Yining, working diligently in the field of choreography for a whole decade.
However, the outcome of enduring for ten years was that Chen Yining still couldn’t find her "Heart Flow" on stage.
Ji Shuzhu felt disappointed. Despite understanding the pain and effort put in by the other party, her disappointment caused her inner defenses to crumble. This led her desire for happiness and radiance to peak, becoming uncontrollable.
Therefore, even before participating in the "Dazzling Stage," she had already planned to leave alone and say goodbye.
Some things just won’t bear fruit, no matter how hard you try.
Only children believe that giving leads to a reward.
Sweat won’t betray you, but dreams might.
The agreement between Chen Yining and her was the same. While it would be great and romantic if it was fulfilled, it was also normal if it wasn’t. Regrets that end without resolution are abundant in this world, so what harm would one more bring?
Meanwhile,
In Ji Shuzhu’s heart, her feelings for Chen Yining can’t be explained by this agreement. Not being able to fulfill the agreement doesn’t mean ending the friendship or stopping their relationship from growing beyond friendship. It’s not a huge problem.
Unfortunately, Miss doesn’t see it that way. Her mind is full of agreements and the stage, and her pride won’t let her give up.
This clash of ideas will eventually explode at some point.
On the other hand,
Chen Yining, Xie Qingxuan, Kirimi Miyuki, all confidently voted for themselves without hesitation, embodying the spirit of "Dazzling Stage" and being self-centered towards the stage.
The other contestants on stage are also making their choices.
Some feel that the voting process has nothing to do with their own interests, so they choose to abstain and start practicing their dance routines.
Some see this as an opportunity to manipulate the votes for their benefit, carefully considering who to vote for to gain something for themselves. Some even maliciously vote for the Grade A they think is least popular, hoping to shine a bit more on the performance stage.
Of course, there are those with pure intentions, like Chu Yuanqing, who follow the rules and vote for the Grade A they believe is most suitable for Carry Center.
Ten minutes passed quickly.
The countdown on the dome reached zero.
Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped its hands with a smile full of anticipation and mischief, as if it had already seen an interesting scene in advance, eagerly saying:
"Time is up, so now, let’s announce the results."
The screen flickered and, in front of everyone, revealed the answers directly, making it clear at a glance how many votes each of the six contestants received.
Leading the pack was Chu Yuanqing, who had shocked the audience with her performance on stage, receiving an incredible 67 votes, almost half of the total votes, most likely due to the lingering impact of her stage presence.
Following closely behind was the young lady from Yunlan Entertainment, whose victory far exceeded the expectations of the audience in the live broadcast, causing quite a stir with a total of 39 votes.
Surprisingly, the third place went to Tang Liuli, who showed no interest in the Carry Center, once again defying everyone’s expectations with a very close 16 votes.
As soon as the results were announced, the live broadcast room erupted in excitement.
"I don’t mind Honey Qing being in first place, but it’s strange that Great Devil and Little Sakura didn’t make it to the top three."
"Isn’t it obvious? The other contestants are intentionally not voting for Xie Qingxuan and Kirimi Miyuki out of spite."
"It’s funny, do they really think acting this way will give them more attention during the performance? Is it necessary to play these disgusting games?"
"It’s hard to say, but haven’t you forgotten about the rules of ‘Dazzling Stage’ before? Xie Qingxuan and Kirimi Miyuki didn’t share the A-level practice room with any of the contestants, so the current results are just a reflection of their past actions."
This comment immediately cleared up the confusion for many viewers.
Tang Liuli’s victory may be a result of malicious voting.
Chen Yining’s second place win over Great Devil and Little Sakura is not without reason. Compared to the other two who are either lacking in emotional intelligence or too pure, she understands social nuances well. By using the Grade A privileges with Ji Shuzhu, she helped many contestants.
Those helped contestants, if half of them reciprocate at this moment out of gratitude, Chen Yining’s votes are sure to increase.
What’s more remarkable is that all the Top A contestants with a similar attitude to Chen Yining were demoted, so her votes won’t be divided, giving her a big advantage.
Although the logic was clear, the conflict in the live studio did not calm down, instead it intensified, showing a rising trend.
After all, not everyone agrees with the ways of the world, and the elements of contestants intentionally manipulating votes still exist, not calming down the Grade A fans.
But after this battle, everyone understands the malicious intent behind "Dazzling Stage".
The test of the Carry Center battle began the moment it was revealed that Grade A contestants could share privileges, testing not only their stage performance but also other aspects in the voting process.
Kirimi Miyuki lost.
Yet in her eyes, she didn’t lose due to the ways of the world, but because her charm on stage was not enough to make up for this flaw.
Chu Yuanqing’s ability to win first place in a malicious voting atmosphere is the best positive example.
Therefore, she didn’t feel lost or regretful.
Kirimi Miyuki’s lips slightly curled up, her eyes burning with fire, as if anticipating the arrival of the next stage.
Xie Qingxuan felt the same way, but she believed that those who fail should be treated like failures, the setbacks on stage reflecting the frustrations in reality, just a normal consequence.
Next time, next time we will surely win back.
The young girl lowered her gaze slightly, playing with the second Personality Fragments in her mind, increasingly looking forward to the moment of completing the Dream Puzzle for the first time.
Well, the losers’ group showed no ripples.
The winners’ group here, on the other hand, was like a raging storm.
Tang Liuli was fine, just feeling troublesome and experiencing social anxiety.
Chu Yuanqing’s eyes were dazed, as she looked at the screen, her own avatar wearing a golden crown, with "WIN" written in large letters, her heart pounding, fingertips trembling, accidentally slipping on the extraction interface.
Then, a passionate and exhilarating melody, mixed with "bloom, bloom, bloom" BGM, played at a lower volume, accompanied by the video of hot women twisting their waists, thrusting their hips, and touching their buttocks, successfully delivering a blow to the fragile soul at that moment.
On Chu Yuanqing’s exquisitely pretty face, her usually calm expression suddenly turned into a cute stiffness, her pupils involuntarily dilating, filled with a hint of despair.
In the end, after thinking and pondering for a long time, the words gathered in the heart transformed into just one sentence.
Waaah, Charlotte, come and rescue me!!!
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Updated: 2024/12/03
Nullparadox
Does hypermnesia really affect someone on the emotional/mental scale? This sounds too serious to be simply associated with perfect memory regarding certain events…