Dad, Please Let Me Stan You Alone!

The Program Group seemed to have anticipated this situation.

As soon as the words fell, the entire Waiting Room was bathed in projected three-dimensional imagery.

Within mere breaths, Bullet Comments surged across the Live Broadcast Room screen like billions of splashes blasted up by Tomahawk Missiles, rolling downward without pause.

Because they were all negative news stories that had emerged from the Entertainment Industry in recent years.

They included, but were not limited to:

A certain Female Star acting as a pimp, organizing Body Transactions for the Female Artists under her management.

A top-tier Male Actor going clubbing during filming, then drugging and raping a minor.

A renowned Director choosing concubines and partners, openly recruiting within the industry through Under-the-table Rules.

A popular idol being exposed for kissing their lover on the street, even forming a group to use drugs and hold a Silver Party.

Talent Shows colluding with Entertainment Companies, prearranging Debut Spots and fabricating false Voting Data.

These projected news clips took only half a minute to make everyone deeply understand just how filthy and chaotic the industry had become, practically covering all of Gambling, Prostitution, Drugs.

Soliciting prostitutes, drug use, Under-the-table Rules, False Advertising, Tax Evasion, hit-and-run...

The trainees were greatly shocked and began discussing among themselves.

"How could they dare? Can they really play this stuff in public?"

"They probably won't include it in the official broadcast, right? Still, this is really bold."

"Are they trying to differentiate the show from its competitors? Build a Clean Stream Persona?"

Knowing the truth, the Live Broadcast Room viewers were even more stunned, and the Bullet Comments erupted.

"Fuck, this is a livestream watched by millions! They're airing all this dirt—does Shining Stage want to become the bomber of the Chinese Entertainment Industry?"

"This is insane, everyone. They're straight-up making us relive the History of Collapse."

"Damn, this is seriously impressive. The Live Broadcast Room is going to hit the Hot Search too."

And just as the Bullet Comments mocked, this bombing-style exposure of Black History stirred up the public's curiosity and gossiping instincts. The show had already occupied the top three Hot Search spots, and with this move, nearly every prominent position was filled with Shining Stage.

The Live Broadcast Room's viewer count soared like a rocket, while Bullet Comments surged like a tsunami.

Some joined in mocking and condemning the General Environment, frustrated that it had failed to live up to expectations.

Some shared their own miserable History of Collapse, while others were simply there for entertainment.

But no matter which kind they were, they had all begun to realize that Shining Stage was truly planning to make a huge move.

Because voluntarily releasing such material and provoking the audience's dissatisfaction and disgust toward the General Environment brought absolutely no benefit to a Talent Show!

The Program Group gave the viewers enough time to keep thinking.

The Virtual Projection withdrew the dirt, and soft light wove itself into strands. Amid Bullet Comments praising the black technology, an animal resembling a Cartoon Character appeared in the enormous Waiting Room.

Its fur was snow-white and its pupils crimson. It looked like both a rabbit and a fox, rendered in an adorable chibi style.

This was the mascot used as Shining Stage's logo and signature feature during promotion, known as Dream Weaver Rabbit.

At that moment, the mascot wore a suit and served as the host, delivering an extremely provocative speech.

"Everyone has seen it. In recent years, chaos has repeatedly broken out within the Entertainment Industry. No matter how perfectly a public image is maintained on the surface, Collapse and Outburst can never truly be avoided."

"Doesn't that hurt you? Don't you regret it? Don't you hate this kind of atmosphere?"

"Everyone must be deeply dissatisfied with the current Entertainment Industry system, and surely you have grown tired of Idol Stars who are becoming more and more uneven in quality, haven't you?"

"But now, so that people around the world may see public figures truly worthy of standing on the stage, the governments of over a hundred countries, including the Donghuang Federation, the Holy United States, the Order Allied Nations, and more, have jointly created the Global Project known as Shining Stage!"

"Just as the promotional slogan in the PV Teaser stated, this show will stir up an unprecedented Entertainment Revolution! The history of the entire World's Entertainment Industry will use Shining Stage as its dividing line, separating it into entirely different ecosystems!"

"Yes, you heard correctly! This will be a great show that creates miracles! And you, the audience, will be the force helping reshape the entire Entertainment Industry and transform the entire Artist World!"

The lighting in the Waiting Room shifted, restless drumbeats thundered through the space, and Dream Weaver Rabbit's voice grew increasingly impassioned. Before the Live Broadcast Room viewers could react, another Depth Charge-like piece of news rumbled down.

"Starting now, the entire world will impose strict reviews on current public figures."

"Many people you know will quietly disappear from the big screen, and some may even face legal punishment."

At that moment, as though to increase its credibility, the indoor projections and audio synchronized. A Censorship List involving hundreds of Entertainment Companies immediately appeared, along with several censored Celebrity Meeting Photos.

The Live Broadcast Room's Bullet Comments grew even more frenzied, while its viewer count exploded with every passing second.

But this still was not the end. An enormous amount of information continued crashing down upon everyone.

"And more importantly, the idol profession will be the first to undergo revolution, with the Grading System to be universally launched this year!"

"If nothing unexpected has happened, the NPC Website has already pushed a detailed explanation of the relevant policy."

As the words ended, an official website page was precisely projected before every trainee, displaying the so-called Brand New system.

—County, city, province, nation, federation, world.

—In short, they were divided into six tiers based on broad regional scope.

—Only those who obtained the corresponding qualification level could appear on the appropriate official TV Station and channels.

11. You Can Never Be an Idol Again.

The Live Broadcast Room exploded.

A hugely popular Girl Group idol could earn at least tens of millions for her company. Add up the Commercial Performances, endorsements, business events, Stage Tickets, and other projects of the whole group, and earning over a hundred million in a year would not be surprising.

But if the Grading System were truly implemented, some formerly explosive, phenomenon-level Girl Groups might collapse immediately after being rated, have their activities restricted, lose their Commercial Value, and suffer incalculable losses.

Let alone on a global scale, just within Great Xia Nation alone, the web of interests affected by this policy was tangled like hemp. From a realistic perspective, introducing this policy had a hundred harms and not a single benefit.

Even if it was a good thing for all consumers and viewers, it still felt surreal and absurd.

"This is a joke, right? Are they just creating a show effect?"

"Fuck, I checked the official website. They really did introduce this policy. A Variety Show announced it before the government did. No joke, that's something else."

"They're serious? But there wasn't even the slightest hint beforehand. It really feels like I woke up in another world."

"This is ridiculous. Whether it's Great Xia Nation or the entire Donghuang Federation, idols don't hold particularly high status in the industry, right? Why is the idol industry the first to be restricted and graded?"

"I'm getting excited now. I really believe Shining Stage is about to do something huge."

"Why do I find this a little scary? Is the goal of such a massive connected project really that simple?"

Dream Weaver Rabbit's voice rose higher and higher, almost snapping the Heartstrings of more than half the trainees present.

"Starting in October, all Active Idols will undergo reassessment."

"And Shining Stage will grant the winning group of the first round fourth-tier, that is to say, National Level idol qualifications!"

"Isn't that interesting, trainees? You will surpass the efforts of your predecessors, ignore the foundations they built over the years, and stand on the same Starting Line as the idols who once stirred up Storms."

"What's more, you may use this chance to trample them all beneath your feet and become a Worldwide World Idol in one stroke!"

"But the price is this: once you are eliminated midway through, you will permanently lose the qualification to be assessed for an idol grade. For the rest of your life, you will never have another chance to stand on the stage!"

Dream Weaver Rabbit's words struck the ground like iron, continuing to echo through the Waiting Room.

The Live Broadcast Room viewers were stunned.

"Fuck, they're really doing this?"

"If you're eliminated, you can never step onto a stage again? You can't be an idol anymore?"

"Fuck, fuck, fuck! How am I supposed to support the pretty younger sisters in there without any worries now? Elimination means their dreams are truly over!"

"This is too cruel, too cruel. Just imagining it makes my heart race in fear."

"Damn it, make the younger sister I like run already. Debuting later is fine, but never being able to debut for the rest of her life is the real problem."

"Shining Stage: Here's a tiny taste of elimination shock."

"This show is fucking absurd, but why do I somehow feel fired up?"

"I'm already fired up. Isn't it only true Chasing Dreams if you're willing to take this kind of risk and burn freely on the stage?"

"BE Aesthetics enthusiasts are ecstatic."

The trainees looked at one another. Rather than being nervous or hesitant, their CPUs had practically burned out, leaving them completely dazed.

The information was simply too overwhelming, and too absurdly outrageous.

Especially the trainees from companies—they had received no warning whatsoever from their agents.

If not for knowing that this show was on an enormous scale, coupled with the Giant Base that resembled an underground fortress and had already delivered a tremendous shock, such a ridiculous declaration would have sounded exactly like an April Fool's Joke and been difficult to believe.

Dream Weaver Rabbit seemed to have anticipated this as well. It snapped its fingers, and controllable Virtual Screens popped up before every trainee.

"You may use them to discuss matters with your family, friends, and companies. You may also freely go online and verify the truth of what was just said."

"Additionally, the Program Group upholds an attitude of freedom and fairness. We will give everyone present four hours to make a decision."

"During this period, you may choose to withdraw from the program unconditionally, or you may choose to enter the Competition Venue directly and begin selecting seats."

"Of course, to avoid certain misunderstandings, I will reveal one piece of Internal Information to everyone here in advance."

"The Idol Grading System evaluates people through comprehensive assessments across many areas. Although strict and difficult, it will not result in permanent expulsion after elimination like this program does."

"And only contestants who understand this and still choose to persist meet this program's entry requirements!"

"I truly look forward to seeing how many of the 374 trainees present will gamble their lives and fates!"

As the words fell.

A phantom clock projection formed above the room, signifying the start of the Countdown.

Dream Weaver Rabbit bowed respectfully, completely Ignoring the trainees in the room and the Live Broadcast Room whose viewer count was still rapidly rising. It Turned into Light Dust and disappeared, leaving behind a slightly malicious laugh that continued echoing through the room.

The Waiting Room soon became a complete mess. After confirming the truth, some trainees chose to apply to leave without almost any hesitation, departing directly under the staff's guidance.

This was the most normal decision.

No matter how many people participated, the winning group in the Haido District had only single-digit slots. No one could be certain that they would rise above the competition. The most likely outcome of staying was becoming Cannon Fodder.

Yet the price of becoming that Cannon Fodder was losing the chance to stand on a stage for the rest of one's life.

It was too heavy, and too insane.

The vast majority who ultimately chose to stay could be divided into three groups: foolish people whose ambitions reached the heavens but whose fates were thinner than paper, gamblers with nothing left who were staking everything on one throw, and... powerful, confident, proud Ambitious Persons!

The first two groups were ultimately minorities. The last group was likely to be surprisingly numerous.

In other words, even in the Haido District alone, Shining Stage was far more competitive than an ordinary Talent Show!

Even if those on-site did not immediately see through the situation, after discussing it with their agents, they would understand it clearly. So choosing whether to give up or continue was not particularly difficult.

As a result, among the 374 trainees present, nearly a hundred chose to leave one after another within just ten minutes.

Half of them possessed Self-awareness, while the other half were forcibly sent back by their Entertainment Companies.

After experiencing the first wave of withdrawals, the Live Broadcast Room viewers became increasingly tense and distressed. Some were even more agitated than the contestants.

"Why hasn't Lin Bao'er left yet? She isn't really going to compete, is she? Help!"

"Fuck, Yi Bao, calm down! Mom doesn't want you to compete!"

"Shining Stage is utterly evil! Isn't this Elimination Mechanism way too perverse? Does it really need to be this ruthless?"

"I'm genuinely scared. The younger sister I support hasn't left yet. If she really competes and gets eliminated, What to do afterward?"

"Although life offers many choices, cutting off someone's dream in this way still feels far too cruel."

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12. Dream Weaver Rabbit, I Agree to Compete.

At this moment.

The Live Broadcast Room's online viewer count had already climbed into the tens of millions. Aside from trainees who came with their own initial fanbases, ordinary people with outstanding looks and Memorable Points were also receiving plenty of attention.

Meanwhile, Public Opinion online continued to ferment.

The top Hot Search had changed from [Shining Stage Officially Begins Recording!] to [Is Shining Stage's Elimination Mechanism Reasonable?]