Dad, Please Let Me Be Your Only Fan!

D and F-tier contestants are on the edge of a cliff, constantly at risk of falling and becoming the first to be permanently disqualified from being an idol, forever barred from the stage.

In such a situation, if it were revealed that A-tier contestants could unconditionally share their privileges, it's hard to imagine what kind of storm it would brew or what chemical reactions it would cause.

This is likely the kind of scene the show's producers want to see.

Chu Yuanqing had a headache.

This was a brutal competition where disqualification meant losing the right to be an idol.

Concepts like unity, friendship, and mutual help were absurd and foolish here; they would only cause trouble for one's future self.

If the number of contestants in the winning group had been set, perhaps some A-tier contestants might have had the leeway to share their privileges with competitors who weren't strong contenders.

But Shining Stage had yet to announce the specific number of debut spots.

It was practically Schrödinger's cat, with the answer only obtainable in the final round.

The most outrageous part was that it was a global project, with a wildly unpredictable scope, making the outcome impossible to guess.

Because theoretically, Flash Dance could result in only two contestants being chosen from the Great Xia region's two projects, merging with the other winners from the entire Donghuang Federation to form a girl group.

Therefore, there might genuinely be only one debut spot.

Of course, you could gamble that there would be more—four, eight, or even thirteen debut spots.

But as long as the answer wasn't announced, everyone except the first-place contestant was in danger, including even the second-place contestant.

This forced everyone in the top tier to compete fiercely.

Chu Yuanqing originally thought it was beastly enough, but she hadn't expected it to be even more inhumane, creating such a torturous situation for the contestants.

At this moment, Liang Xiaoxiao seemed to have a telepathic connection, complaining indignantly:

"Seriously, this elimination mechanism is just ridiculous."

"How did you manage to be so brave and participate without any hesitation?"

Chu Yuanqing felt a bit guilty. She stared at the salad in her bowl, pretending to be full, and calmly changed the subject:

"You're saying all this, but aren't you participating too?"

Liang Xiaoxiao looked enviously at Chu Yuanqing's naturally beautiful, divinely gifted face and sighed melancholically:

"I have no choice. I'm not as universally appealing as you, and staying in that small company wouldn't lead anywhere. I can only take a gamble."

"Flash Dance is the only talent show in the industry that doesn't accept recommendations and only holds open auditions."

"Being able to pass the audition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; it would be too wasteful not to seize it. And honestly, while these rules are insane, they're definitely attention-grabbing. After the first live broadcast, the buzz will probably be even higher than expected."

Liang Xiaoxiao finished her last bite of salad, her expression hidden as her eyebrows drooped. After a moment of silence, she pursed her lips, then looked up with a bright smile:

"Yeah, even if I get eliminated and don't become an idol, I can still gain fans from the buzz. If I gain a lot, I'll transition into acting. If not, I'll become an influencer."

"Haha, those D and F-tier contestants probably think the same way I do. It's not a total loss, right? Nothing bad about it."

After hearing these realistic and cruel words, Chu Yuanqing glanced at the hidden disappointment and sadness in Liang Xiaoxiao's eyes but didn't say anything more. She simply passed half of her strawberries over.

Reality is always like this; for some to ascend to the clouds, others must fall into the mud.

How much did the profession of an idol truly mean to these children?

After finishing their meal, the two parted ways.

Chu Yuanqing's mood was heavy, strengthening her resolve to succeed in the first round of elimination.

She had no interest in being an idol, no faith in the stage, and certainly no dream of debuting.

Someone like her competing for limited spots against children who held dreams was truly despicable.

Moreover...

A person who was about to die had no right to become an idol.

Time passed.

Shining Stage had become a globally watched hot topic, causing a stir even within Great Xia alone.

Not to mention the Weibo hot searches, contestants with even slightly memorable moments had their initial rating stages edited and spread across major short-video platforms, reaping significant benefits.

Many of these contestants even gained fan support groups of thousands overnight, and Weibo Super Topics emerged like mushrooms after rain, with discussion volume skyrocketing, making them the center of heated topics.

Chu Yuanqing's Weibo, which had almost no usage history, now had over a hundred thousand followers.

This exaggerated number of transferred fans, for a talent show that hadn't even edited its first episode, was outrageously unbelievable.

And precisely because of the immense attention, the traces of her causality line, though extremely faint, were meticulously unearthed.

These included her orphan background, school ID photos, and candid shots taken by passersby of her working as a cashier in a supermarket, a clerk in a coffee shop, and blankly working in a maid cafe... and so on.

The most subtle part was that Chu Yuanqing's classmates had a very vague perception of her, remembering her as an introvert with no presence, who often took leave to work. They couldn't remember what she looked like, prompting people to jokingly call her the real-life Megumi Kato.

All of this was based on Chu Yuanqing's logical actions, creating a real history that made one marvel at the terrifying power of magic.

Hmm, even if she doesn't know it herself, scattered historical fragments truly lie in every corner, waiting to be discovered.

At the same time, in the fan support group Chu Yuanqing recently established, thousands of people are already combining this information and going wild with their imaginations.

Volume 1: 31. candy.

Haido, in an apartment room.

"Haaah, Yayoi! Qing Bao!"

Xu Ling lay on the soft, large bed, holding her phone, secretly peeking into Chu Yuanqing's fan support group.

The exquisite makeup had been removed from her face, her eye sockets were a little dark, and the corners of her lips were turned up high, making her look exceptionally silly, full of the broad affection and lust of a university student.

Hmm, this fan who only supported Kiriwake Yayoi, after taking those few photos, rushed home without delay and finished watching the eight-hour livestream without missing a beat.

During that time, she not only established Kiriwake Yayoi's support group and Super Topic page, but also dumped all the meticulously prepared promotional materials onto major platforms and into the fan groups. She even edited together performances of Kiriwake Yayoi and Chu Yuanqing, her efficiency was terrifying.

She even established this Chu Yuanqing support group she was currently lurking in out of a sense of "loving the house and its crow," along with Kiriwake Yayoi's support group.

However, due to some rules in the fandom.

As a fan of Kiriwake Yayoi, Xu Ling, to avoid suspicion, transferred the group owner position after seeing some well-known big shots from the industry join the group. She didn't even take an administrator role, silently acting as a regular group member, joining everyone in their crazy discussions.

Messages in the group were instantly over 99+, the fans' activity level was extremely high.

"Oh no, did Qing Bao max out her assassin passive? No wonder she sat in the corner of the waiting room."

"This setup is too anime. With a face like that, she'd be overflowing with presence even if she wore a mask every day, right?"

"Haaah haaah, why is there only one photo of her in a maid outfit? It's not enough!"

"No choice, the photo that was dug up was still on the manager's employee photo wall. Let's look forward to some fan service! Qing Bao's maid outfit is the best!"

The group members freely discussed topics that would make the person in question turn pale if they saw them. After repeating "YYDS" dozens of times, they continued to speculate:

"I didn't expect Qing Bao to be so pitiful. No wonder she talks to Chu Wangshu like a little hedgehog."

"Wuwuwu, thinking that she's so young, living all alone, and still working hard to support herself, my heart aches!"

"Who said it wasn't! In this environment, how could she have any dance foundation? To be able to withstand the pressure and perform on stage like this, I'm crying."

"The evaluation is that the Dream Weaver Rabbit deserves to die!"

Xu Ling let out a cold laugh and typed in agreement:

"Heh, if that mysterious reward turns out to be all hype and no substance, I'll definitely pluck its rabbit ears!"

After a lively discussion about the cooking methods for spicy rabbit heads, the group members began to discuss seriously:

"Honestly, I can probably imagine why Qing Bao would choose to participate so decisively. Given her conditions and situation, if she wanted to pursue her dreams against reality, Flash Dance was likely her only chance."

"Yeah, in the Chinese Entertainment Industry, which contestants on survival shows don't have some background?"

"Missing this opportunity is equivalent to losing her dream for Qing Bao, so she resolutely chose to participate!"

"Qing Bao is really so brave! This 23-year-old old person expresses admiration."

At this moment, a group member who was clearly a CP fan chimed in:

"Thinking about it that way, isn't Xiao Wangshu the same? A nobody, from a disadvantaged single-parent family, no wonder she and Qing Bao became good friends."

A toxic solo fan fiercely retorted:

"Ugh, although Xiao Wangshu is Qing Qing's friend and I like her a lot, out of respect, please don't mention her in Qing Qing's fan support group, okay?"

"Didn't the previous group owner, because her main idol was a Sakura Girl, cut ties with herself?"

After a round of bickering and arguments, the topic finally veered back:

"The theme song will be chosen on the official website today. Which one do you think is most suitable for Qing Bao?"

"Objectively speaking, Qing Bao's dance foundation is indeed very poor. I think it's better to choose a song with the simplest choreography."

"Then let's vote for candy? It's a sweet song with simple choreography. Imagine Qing Bao dancing in a little dress, I'm going to be so sweet!"

The group owner emerged to speak:

"Indeed, among the eight songs, this one is the simplest. But for the sake of caution and to unify opinions, we'll conduct a group vote first before making an announcement."

Although Chu Yuanqing's fans knew in their hearts that with their current numbers, it would be difficult to sway the choices of the fans of other popular contestants, they had to act first to know the outcome.

Therefore, similar things were being repeatedly mentioned in the other fan support groups and Super Topic pages that were gradually being established.

It was evident that due to the immense popularity of Flash Dance.

Even though Chu Yuanqing had only just appeared in the public eye, a portion of the audience had already become her fans and were sincerely looking forward to her debut, even actively working towards it.

"candy, huh?" Xu Ling mused.

Kiriwake Yayoi was also very suited for sweet songs.

Or rather, she was the only contestant who had proven on stage that she was suited for sweet songs.

If candy became the theme song for Flash Dance, Kiriwake Yayoi would gain a buff, qualifying her to directly compete for the theme song's Center position with Xie Qingxuan.

So now, in the Sakura Girl's fan support group, the fans had also decided to vote for this theme song.

However, conversely, fans of Xie Qingxuan and other contestants who were deemed unsuitable for sweet songs would likely avoid candy and choose a song based on their idol.

In other words, this is a tug-of-war between fans of all factions and even casual viewers.

--The final decision day is only 24 hours away!

The official Flash Dance has undoubtedly once again implemented the principle of the survival of the fittest.

This theme song vote may seem ordinary, but the contestant most likely to win will inevitably be the one who gains the most fans during the live broadcast!

Of course, nothing is absolute.

Whether it's Ji Shuzhu, Xie Qingxuan, or even Tang Liuli, who is only B-class, these contestants who had a large number of loyal supporters and potential fans before the competition started have a much stronger foundation than a celebrity who became popular overnight like Chu Yuanqing.

Not to mention anything else, just the efficiency of fan organization in voting is on a completely different level.

On the other hand, similar votes in history have also seen situations where fan votes and the idol's preferences diverged, ultimately backfiring on the idol in a blunder.

It can only be said that the variables involved are immense.

Flash Dance does indeed advocate for the survival of the fittest, but there are still unavoidable elements of luck within it.

As Xu Ling thought, a spark of inspiration flashed in her mind, and she opened a treasured folder on her computer.

Inside were hundreds of photos exported from her camera, most of them unedited raw images. Only a small portion had a soft light filter applied; these were treasures taken during a coincidental heavy rain that day.

Xu Ling logged into her Weibo account and murmured to herself:

"If I post these, I should be able to gain some traction with the new CP fans and push candy higher, right?"

Sob sob sob, the trial results are a bit poor, please vote more.

Volume 1: 32. Born with the Same Voice as You, Seeing You in the Mist.

Time passed.