In the live broadcast room, at this moment, the audience is very active.
[Rong Jinghe’s strength is undeniable; it’s truly amazing. It feels like every frame is screenshot-worthy qwq.]
[Hurry up and vote for Rong Jinghe! Go, go!]
[However, someone made a mistake, directly breaking into a high note. Ah, it really ruined the whole performance.]
[Exactly, everyone else performed really well, so that mistake stands out, sigh… it’s a bit sad.]
[Next group. With Rong Jinghe being so impressive, can anyone surpass that?]
[There’s Chu Qianze, he’s still in the center position. Is he going to have a direct confrontation with Rong Jinghe? This is getting interesting.]
[Honestly, from the moment I saw the program list, I’ve been looking forward to the showdown between these two.]
[Didn’t Chu Qianze and Rong Jinghe create some CP moments before? Hahaha, so what’s going on now? Love-hate relationship?]
[To be honest, I think I’m becoming a fan of this pairing, haha.]
[Take Jinghe away, please let him shine alone. Pretty please.]
[Jinghe has made it clear; he’s now solely focused on his career. Let’s just enjoy the show without forcing any CP narratives.]
[These two have been competing for the top spot since the beginning, and it’s been consistent throughout. They just haven’t openly confronted each other. Clearly, they’re rivals, and I don’t understand where these romantic notions come from…]
[Exactly! CP fans, stick to your own fandoms and don’t randomly pair people up. Please, we beg you.]
After the host’s departure, all the lights on the stage went out, giving the trainees time to prepare. Chu Qianze took his place in the middle, providing a reference for others.
He chuckled at the people beside him, mouthing a silent sentence.
Keep it up.
Dropping his eyelids, he tilted his head, assuming a starting pose.
Two beams of light illuminated from the surroundings, and as the music began, the members of the group lifted their heads.
Chu Qianze lifted his eyelids, turned his head to glance at the camera, presenting an aura of cold composure in the play of light and shadow.
Seeing this scene, Yu Xiaoyang’s eyes revealed a touch of admiration.
A fantastic start.
“Wow, that’s impressive. I really love Chu Qianze’s opening.” Wu Tiao covered her mouth with one hand, but her eyes were fixed on the screen, unwilling to look away. Or rather, the moment she saw Chu Qianze, her gaze was firmly captured.
“You can’t just focus on Chu Qianze; you should also observe the other trainees,” Yu Xiaoyang reminded her.
He knew her temperament well, a bona fide dance enthusiast. He was afraid she might get too excited during the performance and forget what she was supposed to do.
“I can’t help but be drawn to him involuntarily,” Wu Tiao shrugged, expressing a hint of helplessness.
As a professional in the industry, she knew Chu Qianze’s level.
Every move he made seemed like breathing, natural and effortless, with his own soul embedded in them. With such a promising talent in front of her, who wouldn’t be captivated by him?
However, as a mentor, it was her responsibility to observe the performances of all the members. After all, she would have to score them in the end.
“I’ll do my best to pay attention,” she could only say.
If anything, she could always go back and watch the full replay.
Chu Qianze took a step forward, and the rest of the group followed half a step behind.
His left arm lifted, following the force, turned smoothly, shifted the center of gravity, shoulders followed suit, extending and connecting to the fingertips of the right hand.
All limbs moved with the rhythm of the drumbeat, hands switched swiftly, paused at a certain point as if caught by a chain, the whole person unable to move. In the next moment, breaking through the restraint, the movement was suddenly released, full of explosive power.
His lips slightly parted, a haughty and untamed look in his eyes.
As if saying, “Hmm, is this all you’ve got? You think you can trap me with this?”
Influenced by this powerful aura, the audience collectively took in a breath of cool air.
Their attention was firmly captivated.
They couldn’t do anything, couldn’t say a word, only staring blankly at those people on the stage.
Thump, thump, thump, thump,
Rhythm, crazy rhythm,
The movements contained an incredibly strong expressive force and tension, presenting a dazzling beauty that only made the adrenaline surge rapidly.
“Yeah.”
A single syllable burst from his lips, a deep voice resonating throughout the entire venue.
Chu Qianze casually flicked his wrist, tracing a handsome curve in the air.
As the first sentence was sung, it was rampant and ostentatious, an irresistible charm pouring out like a sledgehammer hitting the hearts of the audience.
There was a moment of silence in the venue, followed by explosive screams that echoed through the sky.
“Ah ah ah!! So handsome!!!”
“Oh my gosh, so handsome!!”
In the live broadcast room, at this moment, the screen was already flooded with barrage comments.
[oh my gosh, my gosh, my gosh!!]
[Who is that? Chu Qianze??]
[Ah ah ah, I’m going crazy! I’ve lost my mind!!]
[Barrage, get out of the way! Don’t block my view of the handsome guy!!]
The spotlight swept across the entire venue, illuminating the expressions of the audience.
As if they had consumed strong liquor, their faces flushed, intoxicated by the performance.
Seemingly pleased with the audience’s reaction, Chu Qianze chuckled softly, and his laughter, like sound waves, emanated from the speakers, enveloping the entire venue.
“Ah ah ah!!”
A wave of heat rapidly surged from the soles of their feet to their heads, urgently seeking an outlet. At this moment, the audience couldn’t think of anything, couldn’t say a word. All they could do was desperately strain their voices, increase the decibels, and express their inner excitement through screams and shouts.
Palms were placed over their chests, simulating the beating of their hearts.
One beat, two beats,
Leaning forward, pressing on the first beat, twisting the wrist, pressing on the second beat,
Reverse wave, pressing on beats three, four, five, six—
Sleeves lifted and fell, muscle lines subtly revealed,
As the camera zoomed in, Chu Qianze’s mouth curled slightly, his chin lifted. His left hand swung forward,
Between his gestures, there was a sense of wild abandon and freedom.
[He’s teasing me! Oh, dear, I can’t handle this!]
[My heart is about to jump out; this darn charm.]
[The camera shouldn’t stay too far, get closer, get closer qwq]
Chu Qianze’s segment came to an end as he stepped aside, giving the spotlight to Dou Xi.
Lightly tapping the beat with his fingertips, Chu Qianze raised his hand and rested it on his waistband, moving his body to the rhythm of the music.
The precision in Dou Xi’s fixed points and transitions was just right, giving a smooth and enjoyable feel.
Dou Xi was doing well, no mistakes so far. However, it was crucial not to get too excited too early, especially with the upcoming high note.
“I am originally untamed—”
The pitch went a bit too high.
Chu Qianze exchanged positions with someone nearby, sensing that Dou Xi’s voice was unsteady, and his breath seemed a bit shaky. This was the rhythm of insufficient stamina.
Seeing that the setup wasn’t right, he took a step forward, standing next to Dou Xi, and smoothly continued the latter half of the sentence, giving Dou Xi a moment to catch his breath. In the end, both of them completed the high note together.
Nodding slightly, Chu Qianze returned to the center position, brushing past Dou Xi.
[Was this prearranged?]
[Their cooperation is amazing, so commendable!]
[That was so beautiful just now; I got goosebumps.]
“Not a bad response, and the timing was well-managed,” Yu Xiaoyang expressed.
“Yeah, although Dou Xi has a beautiful voice, his stamina is too weak right now. He can’t balance singing and dancing yet,” Wu Tiao commented, supporting her chin.
Yu Xiaoyang added, “But looking at it this way, he has a lot of potential.”
“Exactly, we can look forward to his improvement,” Wu Tiao agreed.
Beside the backstage, Rong Jinghe stared fixedly at the front display screen. It had to be said that he had already sensed some of Chu Qianze’s expressive power in the previous dances. He initially thought that was the extent of his capability, but this performance clearly proved otherwise.
Had Chu Qianze been hiding his true strength, or had he grown so much in this period?
Regardless of the truth, it was not to be underestimated.
Leng Jing also fixed his gaze on the big screen nearby. When he heard that Dou Xi not only hit the high note but also raised it by a scale, his expression turned unpleasant.
His fingers tightly clenched into a fist, he sneered, “Just got lucky. Next time, he won’t be so fortunate.”
Indeed, it wasn’t just luck. If it weren’t for Chu Qianze’s help, providing an opportunity to catch his breath, that person would have definitely cracked on the high note. It would have been a definite disaster.
Rong Jinghe couldn’t be bothered to speak. Leng Jing now seemed like he was desperately seeking excuses, and the truth did support that.
Looking at the audience waving glow sticks, Rong Jinghe felt a hint of envy.
He also wanted to watch people perform from below; the spectacle must be truly stunning.
As the music reached its conclusion, Chu Qianze leaped into the air, spun 360 degrees, and landed on the last beat.
With the performance over, all the lights came on.
Exhaling a breath, the group of people stood in a row, bowing to express their gratitude to the audience.
The host walked up from the side, holding a microphone: “How did you all find this performance, was it fantastic?”
“Fantastic!”
The host said, “Louder!”
“Fantastic!!”
Host: “Alright, it seems like everyone’s in high spirits. Without further ado, let’s welcome the members of the first group to the stage.”
Upon hearing the cue, Rong Jinghe and the others returned from their original backstage position.
“Let’s start by introducing yourselves,” the host handed the microphone to the person on the far left.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Mike, the rapper of the team.”
Rong Jinghe took the microphone from the person next to him, smiled at the audience below, and said, “Hello, everyone. I’m Rong Jinghe. It’s a pleasure to see all of you here.”
“Oh!!”
“Jinghe, Mom loves you!”
Mom?
Chu Qianze’s expression froze, blinked his eyes, wondering if it was a trend now to call someone “Mom.”
The microphone came into Chu Qianze’s hands. He took it and first grinned at the audience below. “Hello, everyone. I’m Chu Qianze. You can kindly call me Brother Chu.”
“Brother Chu!”
The crowd screamed, and hearing the harmonious and unanimous shouts, he displayed a satisfied smile.
“Aze! Husband!”
“Brother Chu, I love you!”
A male voice sounded, managing to drown out the screams of the crowd and directly entering the ears of those on the stage.
“What?” Chu Qianze was a bit bewildered.
Below, there was a wave of laughter, with a few people joining in the fun.
“Husband!”
“Aze, Husband!”
Both guys and girls were participating.
Chu Qianze’s mouth twitched. What kind of unexpected situation was this? “Stop shouting nonsense. I’m here to perform, not for anything else.”
“How about giving this lady a smile?” a female voice chimed in.
“Haven’t I been smiling all along?”
Chu Qianze was at a loss for words. Feeling that it was about time, he raised his hand and hushed everyone. “Next, we invite the next trainee to introduce themselves.”
With that, he handed the microphone over, smoothly and swiftly, as if passing along a hot potato.
After everyone took turns introducing themselves, the host proceeded to the next round.
“Dear audience, after watching the program, don’t forget to vote for your No.1 in your hearts. Perhaps your vote can turn the tide and help them win.”
“Now, there’s still some time before voting ends. What are your thoughts on your performance?” The host first looked towards Rong Jinghe and the others since they were the first group.
“Yeah, in this performance, we tried our best to showcase our optimal state. We will continue to work harder, and we hope everyone can vote for us,” Rong Jinghe said.
“What about the second group? Do you have anything to say about your performance?”
Chu Qianze originally wanted to give the opportunity to the other members, but seeing them all looking at him, he reluctantly took the microphone. “Um—everyone has already given their best performance, and there’s nothing to regret. If you’re willing to vote for us…”
After a moment of thought, he came up with a playful idea, “You’ll get the other members to serve you tea, water, sweep the floor, and do the dishes.”
Huh? Huh huh huh??
Suddenly cued, the team members looked at Chu Qianze with expressions of surprise, confusion, and various other emotions. It was a mix of astonishment and chaos, making the atmosphere unusually complex.
“Hahaha, don’t worry, I was just joking,” Chu Qianze laughed, cleared his throat, and returned to a serious tone. “If our performance has left an impact on you, please don’t hesitate to vote for us and let those votes rain down even more fiercely!”
“So cheesy…”
Facing the team members’ teasing, Chu Qianze remained unfazed, just giving them a toothy grin.
“Brother Chu said it well!” Dou Xi was the first to join the “rebellion.”
“Tsk, what’s wrong with you…”
One of them was speechless, raised a fist, and put on a serious expression, “Let those votes rain down even more fiercely!”
Ah, men.
Dou Xi turned away, refusing to look.
“Voting time is over.”
After the host uttered this sentence, the previously relaxed atmosphere became tense. Drawing out the tone, he announced, “The winner of this round is—”
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