Le Tianyu felt ashamed to face anyone for the rest of his life. He never expected that his embarrassing childhood stories and jokes would be brought up in public at this time.
After confirming that the eliminated contestants didn't need to stay in their original positions, they went out together with Hong Zhenghua and the others when the cameras weren't rolling.
As soon as they came out, someone couldn't help but burst out laughing. Hong Zhenghua also laughed, and he laughed without any restraint. Le Tianyu unconsciously looked at him, feeling both speechless and amused.
"Is it really that funny? Didn't you guys have embarrassing moments like this when you were kids? Why are you all laughing at me? I'm speechless. I was just comforting you."
"Hahaha, sorry, even if we're incredibly funny, we're not as funny as you. We're laughing because you're really hilarious... hahahahaha..."
"...ꐦ≖ ≖"
Hong Zhenghua hadn't originally intended to laugh at Le Tianyu, after all, he had indeed helped him before, and he couldn't repay kindness with enmity. However, after seeing the other's expression, he couldn't help himself.
"Is this why you didn't finish high school properly, and that's why you went to a dance school and discovered your talent for dancing? Although you were eliminated just like us... hahaha..."
Before Le Tianyu could say anything, Hu Zhiyuan, who was standing next to Hong Zhenghua with his arm around Hong Zhenghua's shoulder and laughing so hard he could hardly breathe, spoke first. After he finished speaking, he almost laughed himself to death.
" Hu Zhiyuan! Don't get cocky, kid. When Brother Jue calls on you, you won't have it easy either, hmph! None of us are going to escape this roll call ◔.̮◔✧... Just you wait and see..."
Le Tianyu's words were like a demonic whisper, instantly extinguishing the enthusiasm of the group of people who were laughing heartily. Except for Hong Zhenghua, who had already been called out, everyone else was a little nervous.
"Ahem, everyone, please stop laughing. I want to ask you a question. My current situation..."
Hong Zhenghua rubbed his cheeks, which were a little sore from laughing, and then became serious, humbly asking everyone for advice on his problems. He couldn't just let it go so easily.
"How can I reasonably cut off all contact with that person without causing trouble, and also get the money back?"
Upon hearing his question, everyone stopped their playful expressions and became more serious. However, before they could say anything, Shang Shujue's inner thoughts rang out first.
" Hong Zhenghua, wait a minute, we'll give you some advice later. Now listen to my gossip, Brother Jue is about to tell you what my future holds..."
Le Tianyu interrupted Hong Zhenghua's worries and tension, patted him on the shoulder reassuringly, then poured himself a glass of water, took a sip, and listened carefully to what Shang Shujue said next.
Hong Zhenghua knew the seriousness of the matter, so he nodded and said nothing more. The others also sat quietly, listening carefully to Shang Shujue's thoughts.
[ Le Tianyu's future love interest is his half-sister?! Ugh! What kind of melodramatic plot is this? Is this even possible? Listen to this! What about morality? What about ethics? Has he gone mad?]
Shang Shujue's heartfelt words stunned Le Tianyu completely, and everyone else who heard them was also bewildered. What sister? Whose sister? Huh?! Is this right?
Le Tianyu received scrutinizing glances from Hong Zhenghua and others. He himself was completely bewildered, waving his hands repeatedly to indicate that he knew nothing about the matter and was on the verge of tears.
"No, I didn't. I don't have a sister at all! My mother doesn't even have an ex-husband, so where would a sister come from?"
"Huh? What's going on?"
"I want to know too!" Le Tianyu exclaimed in exasperation. ꒦ິ^꒦ິ
[Huh? That half-sister isn't his mother's child, but his mother's ex-husband's child with his "white moonlight"? Oh, so they're not related by blood. That gave me quite a shock!]
But this relationship sounds a bit complicated, doesn't it? Could it be some melodramatic, tragic love story coming true? (꒪Д꒪)ﾉ
Perhaps sensing Le Tianyu's breakdown, Shang Shujue's next words brought him a sense of relief, and everyone else unconsciously let out a sigh of relief as well.
To be honest, this gave them quite a fright. Shang Shujue, can you please stop breathing so heavily when you speak? You scared them to death.
What kind of ethical drama is this? Tell me quickly, let me see what's going on!
Shang Shujue's lazy and casual tone rang out again, and everyone couldn't help but hold their breath and listen carefully. The viewers watching the live stream didn't know what they were doing, and after noticing that they had all frozen in place, they all started checking their network connection.
[Wait, what's going on? The network started freezing as soon as Shang Shujue stepped out? I'm speechless. Does this guy even have control over the network?]
[When I was eating breakfast today, I found half a pigtail in my porridge. I almost died on the spot. It's probably because I've been watching too much of that unlucky guy, Shang Shujue!]
This is so unlucky! Ugh! I'm so... ugh! I still feel nauseous. I probably won't drink porridge again for the rest of my life. Ugh! Can you understand how devastated I am?
"Ah... While it's true that Shang Shujue is a bit unlucky and annoying, shouldn't Shang Family seek compensation for emotional distress if you find a cockroach in your breakfast?"
Why are you blaming Shang Shujue for this? It seems like it has absolutely nothing to do with him! ∑(´△`)?!]
[I don't care! I don't care! I don't care! It's all Shang Shujue's fault! I bit off half of my twin tails the moment I saw him (҂ ꒦ິヮ꒦ິ) I... Ugh~ I'm speechless!]
[Upstairs, this is a talent show live stream, not a place for you to vent your emotions. Please don't discuss meaningless things; nobody cares about your situation!]
The viewers in the live stream started arguing about whether Shang Shujue should be blamed for eating half of the twin-tailed girl's body. They argued for ages, typing fast and using multiple accounts, so the internet administrators couldn't keep up with all the arguments.
Network administrator: I'm so tired, please help me!
The crowd, still absorbed in their thoughts, had completely forgotten about the live stream.
Even their facial expressions remained unchanged; their upright posture, as if facing a formidable enemy, made onlookers inexplicably tense.
It was only when Yu Yang broke down and screamed into his earpiece that everyone regained their senses.
Lei Linya continued hosting, and the trainees continued to perform on stage; this time, everyone who went up advanced.
Their dancing and singing skills are quite good.
Even with Zhang Zhichen's outstanding performance of Chinese dance in Hanfu as a precedent, it couldn't completely overshadow the brilliance of the others.
After all, even when outstanding people are gathered together, it's impossible to ignore the brilliance emanating from one individual.
[You mean, before Le Tianyu's mother married his father, she was still with her ex-boyfriend and had a daughter with him before they broke up.]
At that time, his mother was in poor health and recuperating in the hospital, so his ex-boyfriend's family took care of the child. They originally planned to get married after his mother recovered.
As a result, the girl wasn't properly cared for, and a high fever triggered a genetic disease, causing her to die young.
Shang Shujue's lips twitched slightly, her eyes as lively and adorable as a cat's. The shock in her heart was evident to everyone present. If the live stream hadn't been on, they would have let out a few shouts to express their shock.
Le Tianyu was starting to feel a little dizzy. He seemed to understand something. Although his family wasn't exactly wealthy...
However, they were considered quite wealthy within a middle-class family. His mother's ex-boyfriend, instead of feeling remorse and apologizing after discovering the child's death, impersonated her...
His intentions were all too obvious.
As expected, Shang Shujue's next thought confirmed his guess and also made him feel a strong sense of doubt for a moment.
He may not be particularly intelligent, but how could he possibly fall for a mistress's child?
Or is there some kind of conspiracy involved?