Qin Wei's Jealousy Was Too Strong

[Huo Xiao deserved it!]

[Big C was so badass, but Di-baby was amazing too!]

[#He was supposed to be the chosen one eliminated in the first-stage performance, but unexpectedly became second place in the entire show!#]

[Look, Di-baby himself is stunned too, hahahaha.]

[Son, don't doubt yourself. You really are second place—the second place we voted for with our own hands!]

[I think the top three are beyond doubt. Huo Xiao and Si Di are both incredibly capable, and Ji Yan in third place isn't weak either.]

[Ji Yan is pretty great. I still remember his Chinese-style dance from the first-stage performance.]

Ji Yan was currently the trainee ranked third.

Most of the trainees participating in Limited Idol belonged to talent agencies that specifically trained idol artists.

But Ji Yan was different. He had a major film and television company backing him.

The agents at his company were influential figures in the industry, with powerful connections and abundant resources.

More importantly, their company had its own film and television investments.

These days, capital was god. As long as the investment was in place, their own artists would never lack roles.

Anyone who could sign with a major company was undoubtedly capable.

Ji Yan stood out for his height and looks. During the first-stage performance, he wore a flowing traditional Chinese costume patterned with misty landscapes and danced gracefully to a melodious tune.

Like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world, he possessed an exceptional, otherworldly elegance.

Si Di remembered him especially clearly.

He had thought Huo Xiao would be first and he would be second. Who would have expected him to end up ranked above that fairy?

Si Di turned his head and looked around, finding Ji Yan among the crowd.

Ji Yan happened to be looking back at him too.

Their eyes met.

Ji Yan gave him a faint smile.

His cool, clear temperament was like the moon amid drifting clouds.

Si Di paused, then instinctively returned the smile.

Qin Wei watched coldly from the side.

Only an actor with an award-winning level of skill could make the gloom in his eyes seem less obvious.

He had originally wanted to congratulate Si Di on taking second place with a look.

But now—

Heh heh.

How ridiculous.

He already had a boyfriend, yet he was still acting ambiguously with other people.

First Huo Xiao, then Ji Yan.

No sense of male virtue at all.

And those two were no better. Couldn't they find anyone else to be friends with?

Why were they both so infatuated with Si Di?

Qin Wei shifted his gaze away without leaving a trace and walked to the center again. In a cool voice, he said, "All right, get yourselves together. Since this is a competition, you should put your minds where they belong. Cast aside distractions and straighten out your attitudes."

Si Di, below the stage, furrowed his brows.

What the hell?

Why did that sound a little familiar?

Si Di lifted his eyes and met Qin Wei's gaze.

The next second, Qin Wei coldly looked away and continued, "For the group battle, twelve groups will compete across six songs, two groups per song. Choosing the right song is crucial. Next, let's listen to the songs first."

The titles of six songs appeared on the big screen, and the chorus of each began to play.

The songs were all in different styles.

There were quiet, ethereal pure vocal songs that showcased singing ability, explosive pure rap songs that set the blood racing, and rearranged catchy earworm tracks with addictive hooks.

Discussions immediately broke out around them.

Everyone was talking about which song would have the best live performance effect and which style suited them best.

Like Tian Ji's horse racing, they had to play to their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses.

Choosing the right song was important.

Si Di was discussing it with Yu Ning when the person beside him suddenly moved away.

Huo Xiao bent down and sat beside him, looking straight ahead while his shoulder tilted slightly toward Si Di.

The distance between them closed.

Huo Xiao asked in a low voice, "Si Di, which song do you want to choose?"

"What? You want to team up with me?"

Si Di looked at him from the side.

Without any makeup, his skin was fair and translucent, while his bright eyes sparkled with light.

Huo Xiao pressed his lips together and smiled. He said frankly, "If first place and second place team up, who would dare to be our opponent?"

"So you want to be my opponent?"

Si Di raised his brows mischievously.

Huo Xiao nodded. "Yeah. Do you dare?"

"What's there not to dare?"

Si Di accepted the challenge directly. He looked toward the big screen in the distance, pinched his chin in thought, and said, "I want to choose [FOX]."

FOX, a seductive fox spirit.

The song's style matched its name. Like a fox that had gained consciousness, it lured its prey in quietly before launching a fierce attack.

The melody at the beginning was lingering and tender.

The chorus, however, was much more high-profile—sensual and wicked.

Combined with several hoarse, low rap lines, the entire song had an especially captivating style.

Great minds thought alike.

Huo Xiao had already favored this song. Hearing Si Di say so, he issued a challenge directly. "Want to compete?"

"Sure. Why not?"

Si Di answered with ease. He lifted his chin, and his confident eyes shone with dazzling light.

Huo Xiao stared at him without blinking.

A faint gleam flickered in his eyes.

The camera happened to capture that moment.

And so—

[Holy shit!]

[When did Huo Xiao go sit beside Si Di?]

[Serious question: what does that eye contact between them mean? Uh... is it what I think it is... [Innocent][Innocent]]

[It's exactly what you think. Wave the Earthfire CP banner for me!]

[Si Di really has too many CPs, but Dead Fish CP is still my favorite. Honestly, I kind of want to see Producer Qin's expression right now...]

[Dead Fish CP fans want to see little cutie Yu Ning's expression too...]

[Dead Ghost CP fans want to see it too—oh, never mind. I just looked in the mirror. My face is so sour, like I drank an entire vat of Zhenjiang black vinegar. [Dog Head][Dog Head]]

The director understood exactly what the fans wanted.

The instruction was sent out, and the cameraman immediately adjusted his angle with the camera in his arms.

The lens swept over Yu Ning.

Yu Ning was frowning miserably.

The song Si Di had chosen was far too intense in style. It simply did not suit him, a pure vocal singer.

Thinking that they would not be on the same team later, Yu Ning twisted up his face, his cheeks full of worry.

The camera kept moving. When it turned to Qin Wei, it precisely shifted into a close-up.

Qin Wei's brows rose slightly.

He stared darkly at Si Di, who was "attracting bees and butterflies," his thin, abstinent lips pressed lightly together.

Stern and dangerous!

The CP fans immediately got it—

[Hahahaha, the production team is so bold. I'm shipping this shot!]

[CP fans should keep to themselves, but Qin Wei's cold expression is so obvious that I really can't help saying it: the vinegar smell is so strong~~~]

[Little cutie Yu Ning doesn't look very happy either.]

[Si Di has too many CPs. As someone with decision paralysis, I genuinely don't know which pairing to ship...]

[Hello, everyone. I'm Jay Chou-fused. [Dog Head][Dog Head]]

After they had listened to all the songs, the production team gave the trainees time to think.

Once everyone had quieted down.

Qin Wei said, "Those are the six battle songs for the group competition. Next, we'll begin choosing songs and forming teams."

His narrow eyes, which had been lowered toward the cue cards, suddenly lifted.

Across the crowd, they accurately landed on Si Di.