The Annual Idol Gala is a prestigious event in the idol industry.
This year, several groups debuted, sparking much discussion.
As soon as the voting opened, Lin Muci's team surged ahead.
She had already debuted with first place in the survival show, coupled with their globally popular variety show and their new song topping the charts, her popularity was overwhelmingly high, leaving others in despair.
Ms. Lin Cuiping was enthusiastically voting for her at home.
She asked Lin Muci,
"Xiaoci, have you prepared your outfit for the Idol Gala? Mommy was thinking of bidding on some jewelry at an auction to adorn you. I saw a new diamond recently, a very nice sapphire blue one called 'Mermaid's Tear,' only costing about 170 million..."
Lin Muci quickly stopped her.
"No, I don't need to be so ostentatious; I'm still a newcomer. Besides, I'll be attending the awards ceremony with Yang Weiyang, Aurora, and Han Jiuzhen, so there's really no need to be so extravagant." Da Feng Novel Network
"I'll just wear girl group outfits with them. We're also performing our new song on stage."
Lin Cuiping considered it and agreed.
However, she felt a pang of regret that she couldn't dress up her daughter.
"Still, bid on the diamond. Wear it when you become an award-winning actress and blind all those haters."
Lin Cuiping was browsing news online. She watched the water army hired by Lu Keke hyping up Lu Keke's new group on various forums, finding it utterly baffling.
"How can this young lady named Lu Keke be so shameless?"
"What does she want, having nothing? What is she after?"
"Does she think everyone is blind? In this day and age, playing the water army game again? Her true capabilities are obvious to everyone, aren't they?"
Lin Cuiping still remembered the horribly off-key note she hit during the finals.
If she were her fan, she would have dropped her light stick and run away on the spot.
With such poor professional skills, even relationships wouldn't help.
"I called the awards ceremony organizers to see if they accept sponsorships."
"I originally wanted to say, I'll get insurance for Xiaoci, become an investor in the awards ceremony, and see who dares to rig your awards through foul play."
"But do you know what they told me?"
"They actually said they aren't accepting any sponsorships this time, and the awards will be determined by public voting throughout, ensuring fairness and impartiality."
"But when I asked Uncle Zhaolong to inquire before, the response was different. They hinted to me, explicitly and implicitly, that the awards were already predetermined."
"I thought, no matter how rich Lu Keke's family is, they couldn't be richer than us. I wanted to use money to buy awards, but now they say they won't sell them. It's truly bizarre."
Lin Muci touched her chin.
"Mom, isn't it better without spending money?"
Lin Cuiping stroked her head.
"The newcomer award can only be won once. I don't want anyone to use dirty tricks and snatch Xiaoci's award!"
Lin Muci smiled.
"They won't."
She was confident.
...
A few days later, when she met Yang Weiyang again, they were already at the awards ceremony venue.
They alighted from a long black Bentley. Photographers went wild, snapping pictures of the girl in the black princess dress, who was lively and sweet, like a princess from a castle, incredibly proud and exquisitely radiant.
Her unedited photos were stunning!
The event was being live-streamed.
The cameras were fixed on her, reluctant to move away.
【So beautiful! This is the aura of the Best Newcomer.】
【Xiaoci and Weiyang, two great beauties, their looks are killing me. I can barely breathe.】
【Beauty next to beauty,呜呜, I'm really so happy!】
Lin Muci and Yang Weiyang walked hand-in-hand, while Aurora and Han Jiuzhen followed behind. The four girls were the perfect team. The cameras focused on the four of them, dressed in black and white, like black and white swans.
Their chemistry was undeniable.
【Haha, Sister Xiaoci is truly the maknae, so soft. Yang Weiyang is the sweet older sister type, and she's the cool younger sister type!】
【I really love seeing… *hiss*, photos and videos of them holding hands and hugging. Cute girls are the best things in the world!】
Awards ceremonies are fertile ground for creating memorable moments.
Lin Muci's demeanor as a young lady had already gone viral, and the news of her treating fans to milk tea late at night had spread, leaving everyone impressed.
【Who wouldn't want to date Sister Xiaoci!】
【She's sweet and fierce, and also a fan-obsessed demon.】
【Sob sob sob, I originally thought she wasn't good enough for Qianhe, but now I've changed my mind. I actually think Qianhe isn't good enough for Xiaoci anymore, what should I do?】
This comment actually received a considerable number of likes.
Ling Qianhe was also outside the red carpet. He was in a car, the final act, scheduled to appear last.
He watched the live broadcast on his phone. When he saw Lin Muci emerge, the corners of his mouth curved up slightly.
But the moment he saw the comment about Qianhe not being good enough for Xiaoci, his smile immediately vanished.
He quietly took a screenshot.
Remembering the username of the commenter.
To compete with Qianhe for Xiaoci.
Very well.
This person.
He remembered.
Ling Qianhe stared expressionlessly at his phone. For someone like that, he would absolutely not give them any space to harbor ambitions.
He knew it was a live broadcast and the girls were going to perform "Breaking the Fog" again. It was standard practice for newcomers to seize every opportunity to promote their music.
Ling Qianhe brought the microphone closer to his lips and told the staff at the main control desk.
"Later, when Lin Muci's group goes up to perform 'Breaking the Fog,' I will go up with them too."
"I will perform 'Breaking the Fog' with them."
"I have a duet dance solo with Lin Muci."
"Please arrange it."
The staff members were confused.
It was definitely a good thing that the great star Ling Qianhe was willing to perform.
But the main issue was—
"This, this... it wasn't rehearsed before. What if the effect isn't good? This is a live broadcast, won't there be an accident?"
"We might also need to consult with their team."
Ling Qianhe, however, was calm and composed.
"There won't be any accidents. I wrote this song."
He paused, "And I know how to dance to their choreography. If you're worried about me not keeping up with their rhythm, there's no need. As for Lin Muci and me, there's absolutely no possibility of an accident. She and I have great chemistry."
He emphasized the last sentence.
Emphasizing that he and Lin Muci had great chemistry.
However, the staff didn't pick up on the implied ambiguity in his words. After a moment of hesitation, they agreed to coordinate with Lin Muci's team.
If possible, Qianhe performing a girl group dance for the first time would be a highlight of the show!
It would definitely become a memorable moment.
"Oh, right, Qianhe, um, Lu Keke's side asked if you could take a photo with her... After all, you were a mentor on her show before, and there's some connection. They want a photo with you."
Ling Qianhe refused instantly.
"Impossible."
"Tell her to stop dreaming."
Lu Keke wants to snatch Xiaoci's newcomer award.
And she wants to take a photo with him?
Bah!
Ling Qianhe looked down at the live broadcast, his gaze lingering on the tightly clasped hands of Lin Muci and Yang Weiyang.
The incredibly handsome man pursed his lips tightly.
It wasn't that he was overly jealous.
But.
Why is the whole world competing with him for Xiaoci?
Men are competing with him.
Even women are competing with him!
How could he demonstrate his possessiveness over Xiaoci in front of the whole world?
Lin Muci, this woman, could only be his. No one else could have her!