Dad, Please Let Me Solo-Fan Her! Chapter 265
Even fans who like to randomly patronize neodymium copper can naively believe that it's understandable for Chu Yuanqing, the shining gem among idols, to react this way when he first sees an idol whose LV is clearly far superior to his own.
And so, the rhythm temporarily came to a halt.
After giving Chu Yuanqing's team a few minutes of screen time, the program switched to other teams, with the highlights of the footage focusing on the task modules.
This show has a real variety show feel to it, unlike the previous episodes which were full of tension. Each team's interactions are edited with their own unique style, making it feel very everyday. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and refreshing.
Most importantly, it's clear that episode six won't air until the third Third Performance. The Third Performance will be at least episode eight, or even ten, so no one is in danger of being eliminated before the Public Performance.
In fact, although the rules stated that failing to return on time meant missing out on Third Performance and being automatically eliminated, no one thought their favorite Little Idol was so bad that they couldn't even get a ticket to Public Performance.
Because there's a very simple reason behind it.
<Flash Dance> doesn't set an upper limit for the task module. Theoretically, you could even get 10 points from commercial performances and 90 points from tasks, and in this ratio, you could accumulate 100 points and successfully return to the Public Performance venue.
Therefore, the audience thoughtfully referred to the third round of the competition as a "bonus segment".
This segment differs from the previous tense and exciting competition format that required extreme stress resistance. The remaining contestants have 45 days to eat, drink, travel, practice dancing, and perform a commercial show, and they can leave the show for 3-4 episodes in "Flash Dance" without any risk.
Even if they are ultimately eliminated, given the scale of the show "Flash Dance," the amount of traffic and popularity they can gain in 3-4 episodes, and the final value they generate, is already comparable to that of an ordinary third-tier celebrity in Great Xia.
From a more pragmatic perspective, whether or not one can continue to be an idol seems less important than the popularity gained so far.
After all, idols are considered low-status figures in the Chinese Entertainment Industry. In many people's eyes, idols are just a transit point for gaining fans; once they've gained enough, they can move on to other fields and make more money.
But what's really interesting about Flash Dance is that the most materialistic, realistic, and impure contestants were either influenced by the atmosphere created by Dream Weaver Rabbit or eliminated early. Currently, 90% of those who remain are dreamers who are about to break down their defenses before elimination.
The most interesting thing is that the purer, more persistent, and more passionate the Little Idol are, the more the audience can empathize with their joys and sorrows.
As the show continues, the heartwarming daily lives of the dozen or so teams unfold from different perspectives.
Ruan Wutong overslept on the tram on In East Flow Island.
Liang Xiaoxiao and Lin Bao'er each grabbed one of her arms and carried this purple-haired idiot off the bus. Then they forgot their schoolbags on the tram by the sea. Meanwhile, Chen Yining was still arguing with Ji Shuzhu, letting the slow tram drive away, making the atmosphere in the group very chaotic.
Qi Yushuang got lost in Jincheng and ended up near Cheng Hao Academy. There, she was surrounded by a group of pretty Little Idol. She ended up playing chess with an old man fanning himself by the roadside, and then, with the help of a nano-camera, she was successfully scammed out of fifty yuan.
After arriving in the border region, Chu Qiushuang was tormented by altitude sickness. Wearing thick clothes that were not suitable for summer, she and a group of pretty girls who were wrapped up like little penguins looked at the distant snow-capped mountains and began to question the meaning of life.
Fan Qiuling arrived in Cixi and soon reached Minghe Ancient Town, which has a history of thousands of years. She and her teammates changed into Hanfu and took a boat trip in the misty Jiangnan atmosphere, listening to the morning bells and evening drums of the temples, and happily did their tasks.
It can be said that each team's experiences and circumstances are different, but from the audience's perspective, they all seem quite joyful and interesting.
On the other hand, in this type of travel variety show, the importance of nano-cameras has been greatly enhanced. Not only do they ignore the geographical environment, but they also allow the contestants to present themselves in the most natural way, making the show extremely authentic and the Little Idol more vivid.
But this actually alerted viewers familiar with Flashdance's formula, making them sense the impending danger.
"Naive! Don't try to fool me into getting involved. The happier these Little Idol seem on camera now, the more heartbreaking it will be when they're eliminated later???"
"You cunning Dream Weaver Rabbit, are you going to weave another false happiness?!"
"Wrong, this is real happiness. The photos show their genuine smiles. But precisely because of this, when they are torn apart, destroyed, and ruined, they shed the most sorrowful and painful tears. Is this a despicable conspiracy by Dream Weaver Rabbit???"
"Mom, I'm already hallucinating about my deceased wife's memoirs."
"Huh?? This isn't going to be a hallucination. I'm starting to suspect that after episode six comes out, there will be some truly mind-blowing fan-made edits???"
But soon, the perspective shifted back to the most popular team in the Sea Capital division, causing the live chat to be flooded with comments from fans once again.
After spending the night at the Hotel Sachs, Chu Yuanqing and his teammates took their first morning stroll in Vienna, leisurely arriving at the city's landmark— St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Well, up to this point, the style of the comments was still quite right; they were either praising the Little Idol's looks and personal style, or saying how beautiful the scenery in Vienna was.
But after the Pure White Witch's lantern shone brightly and heated up, emanating a terrifying allure that caused the crowd to disperse on its own, and she actively moved towards another <Flash Dance> team, the direction of the comments gradually became strange:
"So beautiful, so cute, so radiant! Why does she seem to transform completely just by changing her gaze???"
"Don't be surprised, this is just the difference between Qing God's everyday life and her stage persona."
"Something's not right, something's still not right. Qing Bao's condition has improved significantly since she came to Vienna, and why did she go there on her own initiative?"
Soon after, a group of unfamiliar foreign Little Idol appeared on camera, giving viewers a real-life demonstration of how proactive a female idol would be when she met a beautiful girl she liked.
Chu Yuanqing's popularity is incredible, making it hard for viewers to imagine that he used to have almost no presence in school.
"Hilarious! Qing Bao is popular with both men and women, huh? She was getting flowers from strangers earlier, and now she's still this popular among a group of girls???"
"Shouldn't you be focusing on why Qing Bao's German is so good? Without the subtitles, it's completely incomprehensible what they're saying!"
"The key question is, what was Qing Bao's reason for coming here? I remember she wasn't such an outgoing person."
Amidst the audience's confusion, the Pure White Witch's two sentences delivered a devastating blow to her die-hard fans.
"Oh, is that so? I just arrived in Vienna with my teammates yesterday. I saw an advertisement for one of your contestants on a building in the square; he was singing <βιο?>."
"Excuse me, could you please give me Charlotte's contact information?"
In an instant, the barrage of comments surged like a tsunami:
"6. The map of Yan is too short. Qing Bao, is this how you ask people for their contact information?"
"My heart is truly broken. Mom won't allow you to ask other girls for their contact information, Qing Bao. What do you think you're doing?!"
"Mommy, Charlotte is Qing Bao's trap, right? What a terrifying succubus! Quickly hand over the magic that bewitched Qing Bao, so I can bewitch her too!!!"
"Hilarious! Did anyone notice the reactions of Little Sakura, Liuli, and the Great Demon King? The expressions and demeanor of the three Little Idol changed instantly. What kind of abstract 'current husband committing a crime' is this???"
"Oh no, it's love at first sight, huh? I feel like a whole bunch of champion fans are switching from the Iron-Blooded Sakura faction to the Doomsday Diva faction???"
"Heh, it's fake, I don't acknowledge this marriage!"
"That's right, Charlotte didn't even know Qing Bao, it was just a love affair that ended without a trace!"
By this point in the show, many Yuan Xiao Fan had already sensed something was off. Something was amiss with this sixth episode; could it be aimed at ruining their chances of success?
Even a CP fan like Xu Ling felt the anger of her beloved Little Cotton-padded Jacket being betrayed by someone else, and felt a little uneasy. Watching the show felt like playing a game with a Cthulhu element of tension.
Fortunately, as the story continues, Charlotte's screen time is almost nonexistent. The main focus is on the Little Idol eating and drinking in Vienna and completing their daily tasks. Their heartwarming and intimate moments are almost entirely dedicated to providing sweet moments for the three couples: "Qing Ci Li Qu", "Wu Zhong Wu Zhong Jian Qing", and "Qing Cheng Qing Guo".
As for the heartwarming scene of Chu Yuanqing picking up his phone to reply to Charlotte's message, Leeuwenhoek hadn't noticed it yet, and soon the scene shifted to the highlight of the Green Eyed Cat showing off its skills at the roller skating rink.
The footage in the program was edited from the camera in Little Sakura's hand and the nano-camera carried by the Program Group. The quality of the footage was far better than what passersby could capture with their mobile phones, so much so that the performance of a certain child prodigy was completely reproduced.
Whether it's the Swan Dance, the various professional-level graceful performances, or even the final smooth and stylish backflip, it's all truly breathtaking.
Of course, for fans who ship the Green Eyed Cat and the Pure White Witch, their performance as a pair of swans on camera is already a high-class sweetness, like a state banquet in the entertainment industry.
However, being filmed too clearly isn't necessarily a good thing. Some viewers captured a few frames of details and imagined that Sunshine Cat had stolen a kiss from Chu Yuanqing, which greatly excited the usually useless "Qing Ci Li Qu," who was shocked that the main character was actually so useful.
After that, the mission progressed past the rest of the teams.
As the sixth episode drew to a close, Chu Yuanqing had already released almost all of the iconic scenes from his vlog filmed in Vienna.
Xu Ling felt somewhat unsatisfied.
The sixth episode is truly long and substantial, a full 178 minutes, but when divided among 17 teams, it's essentially just ten minutes per team.
Although Chu Yuanqing's team had over twenty minutes of screen time due to their memorable scenes, program effects, and overall high popularity, this number is clearly far from enough for fans.
On the other hand, many scenes have been cut, so we can only look forward to the complete vlog.
Pei Xiaotong patted Xu Ling's thigh and said happily:
"Ling Bao, don't be afraid. Look, there are still five minutes left on the progress bar. It'll be just enough time to finish Qing Bao and her team's street performance. This time, <Flash Dance> won't be interrupted! It's fantastic!"
Xu Ling nodded in deep agreement and watched the performance with great anticipation.
The stage intensity in the sixth episode was much lower than in the previous episodes, making each performance precious, especially those by Little Sakura and Qing Bao's teams!
Fortunately, Chu Yuanqing and her teammates did not disappoint the audience. Even in a regular roadshow, they took it very seriously, so much so that when the dance ended, they were surrounded by passersby who gave them praise and applause.
The comments section was filled with genuine praise.
But the next second, Chu Yuanqing, who had been smiling reservedly in the camera's view, suddenly froze.
This person seemed to be searching for a treasure in life. A hint of anxiety appeared on her brow, but it quickly turned into a bright, sun-like smile. As if she had seen something, she ignored the surrounding noise, crossed all obstacles, and ran to the distance.
In the scene, the Doomsday Diva's azure hair dances like snowflakes. She takes off the sun hat that covers half her face, like a fairy who has stepped out of a painting, and returns the same radiant smile.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The image then freezes on a moment of bright sunshine.
The new ending theme song for "Flashdance" plays, its melody like separation, like farewell, and also like... a long-awaited reunion that transcends the weight of time.
Volume 1: 252. I was very happy with Charlotte. (5K2)
As the sixth episode ended, amidst a barrage of question marks in the comments, the logo based on the Dream Weaver Rabbit slowly reappeared, filling the screen with darkness and infuriating the viewers.
"Damn it, this is how you cut off the chapter like that???"
"Aaaaaah, you damned Dream Weaver Rabbit, I'm going to beat you to death!!!"
"I'm absolutely furious?! And then what?? My Qing Bao isn't going to just throw herself into Charlotte's arms like that, is she?!"
"My hands are shaking today? My heart is aching today? Why is this happening? Why did God give me this pain? Waaah, I don't care! Qing Bao, you're not allowed to be close to other girls???"
"No way? Qing Bao and Charlotte are so close they can meet in person? They've only been chatting for less than two weeks! Is this some kind of blitzkrieg against Poland?!"
"It's fake, I don't believe it. These two must have known each other for a long time."
"Damn, I've already imagined a childhood sweetheart falling from the sky. What, they were best friends years ago, separated because of some things, and even lost contact, and then years later, they unexpectedly discover during a talent show recording that their best friend has become a somewhat famous idol???"
"Ha, so it's the long-lost White Moonlight, right? I love this kind of thing, I'm shipping them!!!"
Enraged, Xu Ling repeatedly punched the little dinosaur doll in her arms.
Pei Xiaotong couldn't help but rewind the progress bar several times, just to see the subtle expressions on Chu Yuanqing and the Saintess Maiden's faces when they met. She felt her mouth was filled with the sweetness of being force-fed dog food, and she exclaimed in her heart how sweet it was.
The abrupt ending in the sixth episode successfully elicited the two reactions mentioned above from many netizens.
Regardless of how one views this "marriage," everyone's curiosity has been piqued, and they can't help but imagine what will happen next.
The name "Doomsday Diva" gradually broke into the mainland of Great Xia, thanks to this subtle event and the promotional efforts of Dream Weaver Rabbit.
By midnight that night, the top spot on Weibo's trending topics had shifted from the announcement of a celebrity's upcoming concert.
The first one now is -- #FlashDance Episode 6 Reveals Chu Yuanqing's Latest Romance#
As for the second place, it's simply become gossip -- #Final Doomsday Diva? The Strongest Idol, the National Flower of the West#
This gossip caused a huge uproar. Even viewers who didn't watch the show immediately were drawn into digging into the intricate past of these two individuals, overshadowing most of the other contestants' controversies. Within half a day of the show's release, it had become a massive online gossip frenzy.
The Dream Weaver Rabbit clearly orchestrated this move intentionally. It wanted to leverage Chu Yuanqing's popularity to quickly expand the Doomsday Diva's fame beyond the Great Xia and even the entire Donghuang Federation.
The same tactic is being repeated in the Vienna Division's "Flash Dance" program, except that the blond guy will be played by Chu Yuanqing instead of Charlotte, making it a drama of mutual rivalry.
In the Vienna Division's "Flash Dance," a segment featuring a certain "Saintess lady" involved her traveling around, playing hide—and -Hide-and-Seek with fans. The biggest highlight of that segment should have been the water stage, which had already been revealed through live streams and direct shots.
Charlotte's fans had anticipated this.
But in the last ten minutes of the show, the Doomsday Diva finished her commercial performance and boarded a plane back to Vienna.
This ethereal beauty, wearing a sun hat and sunglasses, and a flowing white Roman skirt, looked like a pretty girl secretly watching her boyfriend play a ball game, wanting to surprise him.
Charlotte hid in a corner of St. Stephen's Square, watching Chu Yuanqing's performance. Sometimes she puffed out her cheeks, sometimes she smiled broadly. While lost in thought, she still adorably nibbled on her milk tea straw, her eyes always upturned, looking exceptionally joyful.
The girl's intense yet clear emotions, like jewels fallen from a poem, shone brightly in her kaleidoscope-like, mysterious, and intoxicating eyes. She stared intently until the Pure White Witch noticed, at which point she revealed an unprecedentedly joyful smile.
This expression is a masterpiece that captures the essence of time, directly striking the hearts of Charlotte's fans and causing a huge sensation.
Well, just like the fans of Little Yuan Xiao felt their own cabbages had been dug up, Charlotte's fans felt the same way. You can imagine the style of the comments on the show: it was all about biting handkerchiefs, feeling sour, going crazy, craving candy, and gossiping.
Of course, some fans believe that it would be best if Miss Saintess's sexual orientation was female, at least eliminating the possibility of rumors with the opposite sex.
The reaction from Austria was quite strong. As a country where neodymium copper accounts for 9% of the total, they obviously have strict requirements regarding the potential romantic partners of their national flower.
However, if this trend is started even slightly, it will be just like how fans of the neighboring Great Xia became fans of the Doomsday Diva, indirectly dragging a bunch of people into Chu Yuanqing's pit.
Well, who can resist the stunning beauty bestowed upon them by the planet? Moreover, like Chu Yuanqing, Charlotte's radiant and pure qualities are somewhat understated, yet she can still express herself on stage.
The so-called "Flow State" is the voice that originates from within.
On this planet, it's hard to find anyone who can remain unmoved after hearing [The Pure White Aria].
"Waaaaah, my heart is broken, Charlotte, my Charlotte, she is the treasure of the world, the passionate rivers and seas, the undying sunset, the ever-surging wind, Cupid's gift to humankind, the embodiment of all that is beautiful in the world..."
"Therefore, no one should be able to monopolize this treasure, just as no one can monopolize the sunrise and sunset. But when she looked at Chu Yuanqing, she seemed truly happy, so happy that I couldn't bear to let her stay."
"Miss Charlotte, will we ever see each other again? Will you still play hide-and-seek with us? Will you really remember us? Will you still remind us to be careful not to catch a cold when the seasons change, just like before? Waaah, no matter what, you have to be happy???"
Yes, the sensation that the Doomsday Diva is about to create is clearly far more terrifying.
Although she has a similar number of fans as Chu Yuanqing, their status in their respective countries is completely different.
The Great Xia Dynasty has a population of nearly 10 billion, Chu Yuanqing has nearly 20 million fans. Even if he has an absurdly large number of active fans, he still can't compare to a top-tier celebrity.
Austria has a population of just over 100 million, but Charlotte has nearly 10 million fans in Austria. She is more like a national treasure than a national flower. If something were to happen to her, it could easily spark protests by her fans, even to the point of confronting the city government. She is National Level succubus.