Dad, Please Let Me Stan You Alone!

Life wasn't a rehearsal; it was always full of surprises.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze.

The shattered bullet comments reflected in the girl's eyes. It was as though she had reached the end of her life, and in her daze, she saw a dazzling montage flash before her.

Her surging emotions shifted from embarrassment to fear, then swiftly sank into despair, until she was finally so numb that her body seemed incredibly light.

The hands of time turned back.

Amid thunderous applause and cheers, Chu Yuanqing walked step by step to the center of the stage like a puppet.

Facing the mentors seated at the judges' table, the tens of millions of viewers before the Live Broadcast Room, and her daughter onstage looking at her expectantly, she curled her lips into a stiff smile.

That smile was as disordered as finding a time machine during a 996 worknight that lasted until dawn, full of absurdity and fragility.

Yet the curve of her lips was naturally interpreted by the trainees in the contestants' section, and even the tens of millions of viewers in the Live Broadcast Room, as a confident smile meant to ease her nerves.

Yes, as the first trainee to overcome a lifelong fear of the stage, Chu Yuanqing naturally ought to possess this level of poise.

Award-winning actress Luo Siling was the first to pick up her microphone and ask with a smile:

"Chu Yuanqing, your profile says that unlike most of the contestants here, you never received trainee training. In fact, since you had little foundation in either singing or dancing, you even skipped the talent segment during the auditions."

"I'm very curious. What made you insist on joining Shining Stage, despite risking never having anything to do with this industry again?"

Great. This was a question that gave her plenty of room to elaborate on herself and showcase her charm.

If another trainee had been answering, they would probably have been able to make up a touching little story on the spot—one full of philosophy and positive energy—that would leave a deep impression on the viewers in front of their TVs and earn them a huge boost.

But right now,

Chu Yuanqing only wanted to run away immediately.

Well, if she still had superpowers, she would probably have teleported to the North and South Poles in an instant to dance with penguins gliding over the ice.

Unfortunately, there were no ifs.

Keeping her cute little face taut, Chu Yuanqing used every ounce of emotional intelligence and quick thinking she had to figure out how to answer this fatal question.

Should she tell the truth?

No! Who knew how many people were watching in the Live Broadcast Room!

Most importantly, her daughter was not far away, looking over at her with sparkling Eyes as though she were eagerly awaiting her answer.

If she told the truth now, wouldn't that mean admitting that everything she had said before was made up?

Chu Yuanqing's thoughts spun countless times In an instant. By the time she returned to reality, she was already under the gaze of the entire audience, solemnly and seriously emitting two words from her lips:

"Dreams."

"I came here for my dreams."

Once she finished speaking, Chu Yuanqing suffered inwardly and frantically repented.

Xiao Shu, I'm sorry. I lied!

Luo Siling smiled and praised her:

"Mm, that can be said to be a very standard answer."

"But under this show's special format, saying those words takes a lot of courage. I look forward to your performance later."

The viewers in the Live Broadcast Room and the contestants onstage all reacted differently as well.

On the contestants' side, most believed that Chu Yuanqing had skipped even the talent segment and gotten in purely on her face. Her skills were probably lacking. Being among the first to perform might not be a good thing; she even risked making a spectacle of herself and becoming a clown.

The viewers didn't have much of a reaction. Although Chu Yuanqing had entered first, she hadn't picked one of the high-ranking seats. She had chosen the very last position and made herself look humble enough—what more could anyone ask for?

As the saying went, cute people looked cute no matter what they did. The bullet comments were harmonious right now, so harmonious that they were filled entirely with appearance-obsessed fans losing their minds.

At the mentors' table, renowned singer-songwriter Zhao Dapan took over and continued asking:

"I want to ask, did you have this dream from childhood? And what opportunity made you want to become an idol?"

Chu Yuanqing's expression was tense, making her look exceptionally serious, but her mind had almost completely crashed. She couldn't afford to think too much, so when she heard the question, she blurted out nonsense:

"Because... I really envy those sparkling girls on TV."

Zhao Dapan said thoughtfully:

"Your expression is very serious. It seems you answered very sincerely."

Chu Yuanqing wanted to die even more. The cracks inside her widened further, filling with the gray of despair, and for a moment, she felt as though she had fallen into a dark abyss.

If... if her daughter found out that she said she wanted to become an Idol Girl, then her career as a father would be over, right?

People's joys and sorrows were never shared.

Choreographer Chen Baijiu seized on her words, grabbed his microphone, and launched into a venomous critique:

"See the light, chase the light, become the light."

"Most people in The world have experienced the first two stages, but very few can Reached the final step."

"Chu Yuanqing, I hope your skills can match your courage. Otherwise, coming to Shining Stage is just ruining your own future."

Jiang Chi took off his sunglasses and said concisely:

"The program you prepared is a famous Street Dance from a boy group. I personally look forward to your performance."

The mentors finished their questions.

Dream Weaver Rabbit smiled and clapped her hands. The ambient lights around the stage Lit up, and the system automatically pulled up the BGM Chu Yuanqing had submitted earlier. It gave her almost No time to react before playing the intro, clearly demanding that she begin performing right away.

This sudden "attack" left all the contestants on edge.

Even people with stage experience might not be able to give their all after learning they were being livestreamed in real time and watched by millions of netizens.

Not to mention that they were all trainees, and only a minority had stage experience.

At this moment, the viewers and contestants all thought the same thing.

—The opportunity Dream Weaver Rabbit gave her was a double-edged sword. This girl was probably in trouble.

At the same time,

Standing in the center of the stage, Chu Yuanqing clearly felt the world slowing down.

Everyone's breathing at the scene became exceptionally heavy, while waves of heat Poured in like a tide.

The nano-cameras floating in the air, the scorched rubber smell from the lights, the audience's discussions and gazes, the mentors' scrutinizing looks—every detail flooded into her cerebral cortex, causing all Distracting thoughts to To freeze.

The Magical Girl's Supernatural Senses came alive under the intense stimulation. Her original five senses seemed to Turn into intangible tentacles, catching countless gazes and chewing through emotions surging like a tsunami.

The magic power within the Lantern Pendant pulsed like Water ripples, while the filigree embedded in its gray glass, like impurities, grew increasingly profound.

But there was No time to think, nor was there time for embarrassment.

Chu Yuanqing's will was like an onion, peeled down to the side that belonged to the Savior.

She knew that if her performance was bad enough to cause a stage accident, it would be far more socially humiliating than dancing in public. More importantly, no matter what, she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her daughter!

At this moment, her past combat instincts revived under the intervention of her own will. Even though her battle-honed skills had suffered Wear and tear from erosion, the most basic muscle control, bodily control, and neural reflexes still remained to some extent.

Chu Yuanqing forgot her concerns, embarrassment, nervousness, and even all unnecessary Emotions. The instant the song Whisper began, her entire body seemed to possess muscle memory, naturally linking into fluid rhythmic movements.

Yes, rhythmic movement.

The foundational groove of Street Dance.

Under the spotlight, Chu Yuanqing stepped through the dance moves. Her transitions were still not particularly practiced, and her timing with the music was rather immature. At most, she was barely keeping up.

Yet the bug-level ability to perfectly control her body allowed her to grasp the essence behind this Street Dance.

Chu Yuanqing could seize those fleeting moments where fast and slow Intertwined, creating an irresistibly satisfying sense of pause. She successfully displayed hip-hop's laziness and looseness, then, when switching to the next dance move, forged a figure of strength and beauty with astonishing explosive power.

This overflowing inspiration and emotion concealed her shortcomings in movement and rhythm.

At this moment.

On the giant screen, Chu Yuanqing looked serious, her gaze unwavering.

A Magical Girl's naturally sharp intuition seemed to guide her toward the cameras, ensuring that her exquisite face always displayed flawless beauty from every angle.

That gorgeous, fragile, and harmless beauty was like something that had fought its way out of an army's encirclement, revealing an extreme sharpness that pierced the viewers' hearts through every shot.

A minute and a half later, the BGM came to its end.

This hastily begun performance finally ended smoothly and successfully.

The entire venue fell inexplicably silent for a moment. Then everyone came back to their senses, and applause and discussion Poured in like a tsunami, resounding throughout the Competition Venue.

The official Live Broadcast Room of Flash Dance.

Bullet Comments completely covered the video page as they expressed their thoughts about the stage:

"Fuck! How can she be this cool???"

"Her eyes are seriously amazing. She has this mature determination that doesn't match her age at all!"

"Is this some kind of fancam god syndrome? Fuck, there were so many angles, yet I couldn't find a single bad-looking shot."

"Heh, even if Dream Weaver Rabbit pulled such an underhanded surprise attack, our Qing Bao was still as steady as Mount Tai."

"They didn't even ask before playing the music, but she still reacted and completed the performance. Chu Yuanqing really has nerves of steel. Respect."

"To Be Honest, I thought I'd be thanking heaven if she could finish the dance. I didn't expect the stage effect to be so much better than I imagined."

"She looks so cute, then she suddenly hits us with Street Dance. That contrast really got me."

"I'm not an industry professional, but her movements felt clean and sharp, and her body lines were beautiful."

The Competition Venue.

The trainees watched the performance through the giant screen from their seats and discussed it with some surprise:

"Didn't they say she had no foundation in singing or dancing?"

"What a cool Street Dance. Her body coordination is really good."

"She didn't make any mistakes at all? Is she really an amateur?"

"That's insane. And she's gorgeous too."

Luo Siling picked up her microphone and praised her:

"Chu Yuanqing, for your first-ever stage performance, your showing was very surprising. The calmness to remain composed in a crisis is a quality every idol needs."

Chen Baijiu gave a sharp-tongued evaluation:

"It's obvious that your dance foundation is indeed very poor. You mechanically hit the beats throughout the entire performance, your grasp of Whisper's rhythm is terrible, and your handling of certain movement details is also quite rough. In professional terms, it's hard to call it passable."

Chen Baijiu paused before continuing with some emotion:

"But in terms of emotional expression, you pleasantly surprised me. The explosive power and conviction when you began dancing, followed by your soulful rhythmic movement, both strengthened the stage's emotional impact."

"This may be your talent, or it may be the result of your persistence toward the stage and your dreams."

"Lastly, your physical coordination and flexibility are excellent. Your personal image Collided with the program you chose to create some very good chemistry. That's worthy of praise."

Zhao Dapan stated:

"Although you have many flaws, based solely on the immediate feedback this stage gave me, you shouldn't be sitting in the last seat."

Jiang Chi picked up his microphone and offered a few words of praise before turning to discuss things with the other mentors.

Since no recording equipment had deliberately been installed at the mentors' table, neither the Live Broadcast Room nor the contestants' section could hear their discussion.

But everyone knew that they were discussing her rating.

Although Flash Dance's rating system was not much different from other talent shows, dividing contestants into A, B, C, D, and F-Class,

after the outrageous events earlier, both the contestants and viewers understood that what the ratings represented would likely be reflected in every aspect and could even have far-reaching effects.

That made them pay especially close attention to it.

At the same time, at the center of the stage.

A coral blush stained Chu Yuanqing's fair, cute face, and a thin sheen of sweat formed on her smooth forehead. She stood blankly in the middle of the stage like a stranger unrelated to any of this.

The world and scenery before her were like a carbonated drink, using her field of vision as an empty container, shaking into fragmented pieces and making pleasant sounds by her ears.

But one sound was louder than all the rest.

It was her heartbeat. Like furious drumbeats, it raced unbelievably fast, carrying the roar of blood rushing through her body and crossing mountains and rivers to tell its owner that she was still alive.