Dad, Please Let Me Solo Stan You! Chapter 14

The girl's long limbs suited this dance perfectly.

Some of the movements imitating the Five Poisons even seemed bizarre. Only an excellent, well-proportioned figure could stretch them into a natural, primal charm.

Chu Wangshu undoubtedly made excellent use of her strengths.

At first, her movements still showed traces of nervousness and lacked some force, but by the ending, she was perfectly controlled, able to tighten and release with ease, even carrying a hint of composure.

The two-minute dance quickly came to an end.

Discussion surged through the contestant seats and the Live Broadcast Room like waves.

The trainees in the contestant seats began talking among themselves:

"Ethnic dance really has such flavor. Mainly, her arms and legs are long, and she's flexible too. The visual effect is amazing."

"Even though she's an amateur, with that dance foundation, she must have studied for at least five years, right? With such a solid foundation, she'd learn other dance styles very quickly afterward."

"What's going on? Neither she nor Chu Yuanqing gets nervous?"

"Exactly. Beginners are already doing well if they can finish a dance normally, but those two both overperformed. Isn't that a little absurd? I'm officially jealous."

The Live Broadcast Room's feedback was extremely positive, filled entirely with praise:

"I thought the first two amateur contestants would flop, but I didn't expect them both to hold up."

"Slurp, Chu Wangshu's waist is so soft. I want to pinch it."

"Isn't the best part her arm lines? I want to pinch them."

"Wanting to pinch everything will only hurt you. Let me do it???!"

Chu Yuanqing had no idea people were going crazy over her Little Cotton-padded Jacket. Watching Chu Wangshu onstage, she was so happy that she wanted to clap, but considering it was a live broadcast, she could only restrain herself and celebrate quietly.

How wonderful. You've taken another step toward your dream, Xiao Shu.

Chu Yuanqing's expression softened as she looked seriously at her daughter onstage. The corners of her eyes curved slightly upward, and a smile appeared on her lips.

If she could witness her daughter achieve her dream before leaving, then even all the public humiliation on this show would be worth it.

Onstage, the performance had not yet ended.

Although the dance to "Five Poisons" had been quite stunning, it had not demonstrated any singing ability.

The mentors suggested an additional test, asking her to perform something focused solely on singing.

Chu Yuanqing could actually have done the same earlier, but firstly, she could not sing, and secondly, she did not want a high rating, so she had silently chosen to give up.

Chu Wangshu was far more ambitious. She chose a pop song of moderate difficulty, but since she had never studied vocal music, her diction, pronunciation, and resonance were all quite amateurish. At best, she was at the level of a KTV singer.

Still, her vocal tone was highly distinctive and refreshing, earning her extra points.

In the end, after the mentors discussed it and Dream Weaver Rabbit made the final decision, she received a B-Class rating.

Neither the audience nor the contestants found this result particularly surprising.

If Chu Yuanqing was a Raw Gemstone that still needed polishing but possessed innate charm,

then Chu Wangshu was clearly a Raw Gemstone with some of its stone carved away, revealing a few dazzling facets, already fit to be admired beneath the sunlight.

Though both were amateurs, whether one had a dance foundation was especially important in a Talent Show.

At this moment, the third contestant to enter had already taken her position onstage.

It was Kiriwake Yayoi.

This foreign girl who had crossed the ocean to Great Xia Nation to participate in "Flash Dance" was currently the contestant surrounded by the most controversy in Public Opinion.

Although she had proven through three rounds of battles that she was not useless, her foreign identity and the public's prejudice still remained.

As Long As her performance proved unsatisfactory, the malice born of prejudice would engulf her like a tsunami.

Simply put, these two minutes onstage might even determine her Idol Career.

Luo Siling carefully chose her words, picked up the microphone, and asked in fluent Japanese:

"Kiriwake Yayoi, I'm very curious. What made you choose to come to an unfamiliar country, even risking language barriers, communication difficulties, and various invisible disadvantages, to participate in 'Shining Stage' in Great Xia Nation?"

"I believe this is also a question many viewers want answered."

Kiriwake Yayoi took a deep breath, her gaze firm as she responded calmly:

"For various reasons, I failed the auditions in Tokyo. The reason I came to Great Xia was simply because I didn't want to give up. I still wanted to stand onstage and continue being an idol."

Zhao Dapan glanced through her profile, feeling touched as he said:

"The information says you've been working as an idol for seven years? That is to say, you were already an idol at twelve. Personally, I'm very much looking forward to your performance."

The topic was quickly brushed aside, and the Remaining two mentors had no intention of digging deeper.

Although everyone knew that Kiriwake Yayoi, a Little Idol with seven years of experience, must have gone through many unknown twists and turns if she could not even pass a Talent Show audition,

not many people knew her story now, and not many would be willing to listen to it.

An idol's victory ultimately had to be decided onstage.

When she became radiant, the fireflies drawn to her would naturally seek the source of that light.

Onstage, the Little Idol from the Island Nation bowed sincerely.

Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped its hands, and pleasant music began to play.

The performance officially began.

Chu Yuanqing watched the Sakura Girl onstage with some surprise.

It was very strange.

At the instant the music officially began,

the girl's expression, aura, temperament, movements, and even soul seemed to shift into another state. She no longer resembled the somewhat clumsy Kiriwake Yayoi from offstage, the one who fell over like a penguin. Instead, she became an idol born for the stage, radiating charm as though she were burning.

Confident and graceful, sincere and focused.

Her contagious power, spreading like Flames across a prairie, stunned the entire audience through her Singing Voice, which remained steady even while she sang and danced.

Kiriwake Yayoi Will Be a Great Xia Citizen From Now On

It should not have been like this.

Kiriwake Yayoi's dance was a sweet style paired with the song. Both the movements and difficulty were relatively simple, and its visual impact was inferior to Chu Yuanqing's Street Dance and Chu Wangshu's "Five Poisons."

Theoretically, it should not have possessed such strong aggressiveness, Not to mention being stunning.

But,

the girl's expression management was exceptional. The curve of her lifted lips, her pure, innocent smiling eyes, the carefully designed movements filled with adorable details, and even the youthful feeling of her flying hair and fluttering skirt all shone like magic.

This was a visual feast created through countless accumulated details, with personal charisma as the eye of the storm, erupting with enormous energy in a brief span of time.

Most of the audience present was successfully swept into the emotions of the song and dance. Like Dandelion seeds blown into the sky by a strong wind, they found it difficult to move their eyes away from the girl at the center of the stage.

Chu Yuanqing watched in a daze, murmuring faintly to herself:

"So idols really do sparkle when they're onstage."

The words seemed to echo the thoughts of many people, and the Live Broadcast Room's reactions were the best proof.

"So sweet, so sweet, so sweet! Sakura Girl is sweet enough to kill me!"

"I hereby declare that Kiriwake Yayoi is a Great Xia citizen from now on."

"Slurp slurp, my fated wife!"

"(Watches repeatedly) (Studies repeatedly) (Licks phone screen furiously) (Slams table) (Makes incomprehensible slurping noises)???"

"Hehe, who insulted my wife earlier? Step out here and duel me!"

"Damn it, you changed your face faster than turning pages. I won't allow you to treat my wife like this!"

The trainees in the contestant seats felt conflicted.

Why was everyone more intense than the last?

The third contestant had already blown up the stage like this. What were they supposed to do when it was their turn?

Only contestants like Ji Shuzhu, Chen Yining, Xie Qingxuan, and the Remaining contestants with truly formidable skills remained calm. They could even objectively weigh one another's strengths from a detached, bird's-eye perspective.

Chu Wangshu felt somewhat emotional. Having just stepped offstage herself, she knew how rare a smile like Kiriwake Yayoi's was, and how the faith and experience supporting it stood at a distance from her own as vast as a chasm.

Not to mention her physical stamina, singing and dancing ability, vocal level, and stage presence.

The girl praised her with a trace of insecurity:

"She's really incredible. It's like she's glowing."

Chu Yuanqing pursed her lips and refuted her without showing it:

"You were very radiant when you stood onstage too."

It was true that Kiriwake Yayoi was amazing, but in her heart, her daughter was still the best!

The little girl's eyes brightened, and her entire body seemed to float. Slightly shy, she touched her cheek and asked happily with some hesitation:

"Really?"

"Ha ha, actually, I'm not... that amazing."

Chu Yuanqing turned her face away.

Well, in the eyes of outsiders, it might have seemed like she was disgusted by this idiot who became swollen-headed after a single compliment.

But in reality...

Xiao Shu is so cute! I want to pat her head!

Chu Yuanqing suppressed the restlessness in her heart, keeping her expression calm.

Earlier, in order to teach Xiao Shu to keep some distance from strangers, she had said things like, "We're not friends yet," and "Don't be so intimate." So, in order to uphold her educational principles, she had to endure it properly now.

A small portion of people in the Live Broadcast Room noticed this little exchange. Even without knowing the details, they immediately felt the urge to ship them.

Meanwhile, the mentors, who had seen all sorts of situations, were professionally commenting on Kiriwake Yayoi's performance even as the viewers went wild.

The first three mentors all gave fairly good scores, generally hovering between A-Class and B-Class.

Chen Baijiu gave the final evaluation, summarizing:

"Your weapons as an idol are your stable stage presence and excellent ability to move the audience. But in terms of vocals and dance, perhaps due to the Island Nation's training system, you seem somewhat lacking and insufficiently professional. You need to continue learning."

"But without a doubt, the stage you presented to us was excellent."

"Therefore, the rating I'm giving you is A-Class."

Finally, amid the tense atmosphere,

Dream Weaver Rabbit narrowed its eyes and smiled, making the final call and confirming the A-Class result.

Kiriwake Yayoi suppressed her excitement and joy, bowed politely, and left the stage.

After that, the evaluation performances continued in the order the contestants had entered.

Although Dream Weaver Rabbit stopped pulling tricks like suddenly playing music, perhaps because the contestants knew the show was being broadcast live and there would be no second chances, four or five contestants in a row performed poorly under the pressure.

The stage was like a pitch-black, viscous swamp, swallowing one trainee after another.

The facts proved that those who could overcome intense pressure onstage and display their own brilliance were ultimately few.

Chen Baijiu's sharp-tongued comments grew increasingly ruthless, while the final scores kept hitting new lows. One contestant even forgot the lyrics and missed the beat midway through, earning a miserable F-Class rating that left Chu Yuanqing both sympathetic and envious.

This situation only changed when the tenth contestant, Chen Yining, stood onstage.

In the Live Broadcast Room, viewer numbers were still steadily rising:

"All I can say is that the 'Flash Dance' officials are really something. The whole thing is live, with absolutely no room for fakery. Failed stages get aired too."

"I'm dying. Those privileged contestants who perform badly, demand not to have it edited into the main episode, and insist on doing it over again have absolutely no room to survive in 'Flash Dance.'"

"Mainly, this is so friendly to the growth-type contestants. Fake personas are very easy to expose, since you can't possibly act all day, right?"

"And there's so much footage too. With such a long live broadcast, I don't even dare imagine what can be edited out of it. You can dig up candy for whichever pairing you want; force an edit and you can make it happen."

"Young Lady is going onstage. I hope her talent lives up to her beauty."

"This performance is a synchronized group dance, right? I'm seriously looking forward to it."

Chen Yining and the other three trainees were all from Yunlan Entertainment. They had entered the competition with a group synchronized dance, so unlike the previous contestants, Four people would perform together and be rated together.

This was actually very common in talent shows. As a program designed to incubate a Girl Group, group dances could, in some respects, represent ability better than solo performances.