Dad, Let Me Be Your One-Person Fan! Chapter 116
Chu Wangshu has been feeling lonely these past few days. Both of her teammates have gone to film their endorsement shoots, leaving her all alone. All she can do is memorize the lyrics and practice the dance a few more times to reinforce her memory. The past two or three days have felt rather empty.
Although I had some roommates from before in area B1, we didn't really get along. We were just politely interacting in front of the camera. Under the current competition format, there were even more conflicts of interest, so we naturally couldn't have any real conversations.
As for entertainment, FlashDance does indeed pay close attention to the comfort of the players.
Even though a new dormitory area has been created, the recreational facilities are still very complete, the kind of entertainment facilities that her impoverished family could never afford.
However, the feeling of realizing that those around you have achieved great success while you are still stuck in the same place can easily lead to an unbalanced mindset, and going out to have fun can only exacerbate this anxiety.
So, I could only read books and study in a boring way, complete some art assignments, learn music theory, correct my singing style which sometimes revealed my unnatural voice, practice dancing and memorize lyrics, spinning like a top, and two days passed in a flash.
If it weren't for Chu Yuanqing, she would definitely have spent a few days in the [Flow State] development lab.
And now, all the negative emotions that have accumulated in recent days have vanished in this embrace, transforming into a rich source of motivation.
Well, even if it's just for Qing Mom, she has to practice hard and prove her recent achievements on stage!
When Chu Yuanqing held the Little Cotton-padded Jacket in her arms, she felt an immense sense of richness, as if she were holding the world's only treasure. Her heart was filled with warmth. She let out a long sigh, stroked her daughter's head, released her arms, and asked:
Have you been eating well lately?
Chu Wangshu blinked and replied:
"Yes, I ate well."
Chu Yuanqing continued to ask:
"Is the training too tough? How are things going with Yayoi and Liuli? Are there any conflicts?"
Upon Kiriwake Yayoi became a little nervous. Her possessiveness radar had never been triggered because of Yue Bao, but that didn't mean that Xiao Qing and Yue Bao had a bad relationship.
On the contrary, the relationship between the two is so good that it's like that of a mother and daughter, with a kind of familial beauty, that it's impossible to feel any jealousy at all.
That's why Chu Yuanqing's parental questioning manner immediately made Little Sakura feel like she was chasing after a young widow.
Now that Yue Bao is the other party's child, the young widow's impression of herself will undergo a dangerous second verification based on Yue Bao's answers, which is rather strangely absurd.
Tang Liuli's brain was spinning, tears welled up in her eyes, and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye was tinged with a sensual red. She was completely unaware of what was happening around her, only focused on empathizing with the maternal love and care emanating from Chu Yuanqing. It was as if she was being thoroughly violated, her mind was detached, and she was laughing happily.
Chu Wangshu found the question a bit strange, but still obediently replied:
"No, it's just normal training."
"We all get along very well. Yayoi- nee is like a little teacher, very patient and gentle when she teaches. Liuli teaches me music theory and pronunciation, and supervises my singing practice every day. We improve and work hard together every day."
"Our schedule is quite relaxed, we only train for eight hours a day, and Yayoi- nee said that whether it's being an idol or performing on stage, the most important thing is to be genuinely happy."
"So, when we train until we're emotionally numb, we sit together and watch some dance videos or concert recordings that interest us, rest until we're refreshed, and then throw ourselves back into training."
"Although it was tiring, I had a pretty good time."
This detailed and inspiring answer is undoubtedly a template that reassures countless parents, perfectly matching the aura of Little Cotton-padded Jacket top student.
Chu Yuanqing felt relieved upon hearing this, and his gaze towards Kiriwake Yayoi held a touch more gratitude.
As for the Green Eyed Cat...
Yes, she was still hiding behind Chu Wangshu, completely invisible to the naked eye.
Xie Qingxuan remained silent, and she also harbored no hostility towards Chu Wangshu. This was a natural result of the enhanced effects of [Meditation State] and [Flow State], which amplified information gathering and strengthened intuitive instincts.
Yes, this Little Moons in front of us is just a mascot.
The truly dangerous person remains Kiriwake Yayoi!
As for the Green Eyed Cat...
Well, she didn't harbor any animosity towards the loser who played rock-paper-scissors with her.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Chu Yuanqing, Kiriwake Yayoi ignored the choreographer who was still eating in the distance and continued to focus her attention on Xie Qingxuan. She smiled and got straight to the point:
"Xie Qingxuan, our team is officially launching a stage PK against you."
"How about it? If you want to assemble a team with all A-level members, our team is the only one left in the B1 area, right? Chen Yining, the only one left, will need at least two or three more days to advance. You can't wait another week for her."
"In other words, if you want to build the strongest team, we are the path you have to take."
"Of course, you are also free to challenge other B-Class teams. Those teams that haven't mastered [Flow State] and whose overall abilities are far inferior to yours are definitely not risky to challenge."
"So if you're afraid of losing and choose a safer tactic, I can understand."
A simple and unadorned way to provoke someone often only requires the calmest tone, the warmest smile, and... a slightly provocative gaze.
Xie Qingxuan didn't hesitate. She didn't need Little Sakura to provoke her further; this team was her original target.
Currently, within my team, with [Flow State] as the main focus, it's a dual-core driven system.
Of course, Chu Yuanqing's [Flow State] can be temporarily ignored, so it is actually a single-core drive with two auxiliary functions.
If we were to add a new teammate, Tang Liuli, who is skilled in [Flow State], positioned as a lead vocalist and support, and whose background we know well, would be the best teammate choice in the B1 area. Her addition would be like a choreographer, without disrupting the team's tone.
Therefore, the Great Demon King only replied with two words:
"Time."
Kiriwake Yayoi's smile grew even brighter as she said:
"How about noon a week from now?"
Xie Qingxuan nodded in agreement. It was also the week she was originally scheduled to find a team to challenge, so there was no need to refuse.
As for the fact that they had a few more days of training than us, being able to advance to the B1 area first is part of their ability, and there's no need to criticize it.
--The agreement has been reached.
Like a nightmare, the Dream Weaver Rabbit appeared on the scene via projection. Excitedly surveying its surroundings, it smiled and personally read out the challenge information from both teams to the entire area, clapping its hands in congratulations.
"A contestant in Section B1 has launched a stage challenge."
"Challengers: Kiriwake Yayoi, Chu Wangshu, Tang Liuli"
"The challenged parties: Xie Qingxuan, Chu Yuanqing, Ji Shuzhu."
"As agreed by both teams, they will face off on stage at noon one week from now!"
"Celebrate! This stage will showcase a clash between Flow State of Flow State, and you will witness the pinnacle of stage competition in this region."
The words had barely left his mouth.
This elusive mascot vanished just like that, leaving behind only silence in the practice room.
Kiriwake Yayoi didn't say anything harsh; she wasn't that kind of person. After politely saying goodbye, she left the practice room with Chu Wangshu and the Green Eyed Cat had barely regained her senses and was still a little dazed.
There's no need to rush; all the results will be clear in a week.
At the same time,
In area C1 on the other side, an announcement also came over the loudspeaker:
"A contestant in Zone C1 has launched a stage challenge."
Challengers: Qi Yushuang, Liu Lianyun
"The challenged parties: Liang Xiaoxiao and Chen Sisi."
"According to the agreed time between the two teams, they will take the stage to face off in ten minutes. All players can watch the match via the virtual screen in the practice room."
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C1 area.
The stage battle has officially begun.
First up were Qi Yushuang and Liu Lianyun's team. They were lucky enough to draw <Trouble Maker>, a dance with a very infectious atmosphere, perfect for real-time PvP.
These two pretty girls had been preparing for over a week, and their dancing skills were already quite proficient. However, to the mentors who had experienced the dazzling stage, their dance skills, which were only at a lower level in "Flash Dance," and their immature stage presence, all seemed rather bland and uninspiring.
The Dream Weaver Rabbit sat upright on the table, like a seasoned gourmet accustomed to delicacies, showing no interest in the ordinary dishes. Its scarlet eyes held a calm emptiness, and even its smile, which seemed mocking and sarcastic, was as devoid of emotion as a row of dolls in a supermarket.
The 168 contestants were divided into 84 teams.
For all these teams to advance from C1 to B1, the initial round alone will consist of as many as 42 matches. With the losers forming new teams to challenge each other, and the subsequent process of repeatedly selecting weaker teams, the stage battles in C1 will number in the hundreds.
Of these hundreds of competitions, less than one-tenth were ultimately edited into the third episode.
A week and a half has passed, and 67 teams have already started stage battles. Leaving aside teams that deliberately went through the motions to filter out low-rated contestants and exchange favors, the stage performances presented by the remaining normal teams have mostly been mediocre.
It's fair to say that currently, only a few stages involving A-Class contestants truly qualify for a complete storyline. Teams like Liang Xiaoxiao's, where both sides are D-Class, have little hope of appearing on the show.
On stage, a girl with a slim waist and long legs was still showing off her beautiful figure to the camera.
Their radiant smiles, alluring gazes, occasional winks full of business appeal, and long, slender legs with fair skin beneath their hot pants all embody the beauty of youth.
Unfortunately, placed in the era of "Flash Dance," a dance that usually elicits cheers from the audience, this piece becomes rather bland and fails to garner much attention.
When the dance had progressed to about one-third of its length,
Qi Yushuang's eyes were slightly upturned, and a smile played on her lips. Deep within her soul, a dark and murky illusory gem trembled slightly, reflecting strange Heart Tide, and her irises were tinged with an ominous darkness.
In an instant, the girl's aura underwent a transformation.
The stage presence, emotional impact, movement precision, and breathing efficiency have all been visibly enhanced, elevating what was once an ordinary stage performance to a more spectacular level.
The Dream Weaver Rabbit is not surprising.
Qi Yushuang was one of the contestants who survived several rounds of Nightmare Corridor and awakened [Flow State]. As one of the B-Class contestants who were treated as trash, deceived at will, and then abandoned, she was considered one of the lucky ones.
--[Flow State].
Even if the roots that sprout from the Calamity Species are completely fake, even after being cleansed, they will hardly go any further and will not be able to awaken exaggerated and highly growth-oriented abilities like [Shining Plunder] or [Perfect Performance Method].
However, relying solely on the aura of enhanced stage presence, emotional impact, and personal charisma, one can easily outshine trainees who were originally on the same level as oneself.
Moreover, even if it is merely a counterfeit, the Heart Tide cultivated by the soul can still manifest abilities unique to that individual.
--Dance posture correction, musical responsiveness, emotional resonance, stage presence, audience connection.
According to research, this is different from the sparkling gem of natural growth, self-development of potential, and gradual awakening of [Flow State].
Those abilities that Flow State through the granting of qualifications by Calamity Species are all encompassed by these five categories, and the vast majority of them have no potential for further development.
Qi Yushuang's awakened ability belongs to the first category: dance posture correction.
Although it is simple and unpretentious, for many contestants, being able to make their dance moves on stage smooth and continuous, approaching absolute precision, is already an amazing skill.
Therefore, the outcome of this stage competition was already decided the moment Liang Xiaoxiao failed yesterday.
--71.7 points.
This is the final evaluation from the mentors, and it's a rare high score for a team composed of two D-Class.
Liang Xiaoxiao and another teammate took the stage next. Their dance skills and singing ability were slightly better than the previous team, but unfortunately, [Flow State] brought the opposing team to another level.
Five minutes later, they suffered an inevitable defeat with a score difference of 10 points.
Qi Yushuang glanced at the losers' bracket and said softly:
"My chosen teammate is Qiu Caixuan."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Qiu Caixuan's eyes lit up with surprise. She suppressed the smile on her lips, glanced apologetically at Liang Xiaoxiao beside her, whispered an apology, and then walked to the winners' group without hesitation, leaving the scene with Qi Yushuang.
Liang Xiaoxiao was not surprised.
Whether it's defeat on stage or abandonment by teammates, it's all the same.
This is a life-changing competition, and pursuing selfishness is perfectly justified.
Qiu Caixuan and she were just partners; there was no mutual ties or bond between them. Rather than being left behind, having to find teammates to work out with, relearning a duet, and joining another team, it was naturally better for her to go directly to the B1 area.
Rather, saying no would be the foolish choice.
The Program Group did not stipulate that the winners could only choose once.
Suppose the person initially chosen refuses, and the winning team, to avoid risk, decides to choose another person as a teammate, and that person happens to agree. How should the person who initially refused then proceed?