Chapter 170 - 165: Unexpected
Hu Binbin and Tian Jiaxuan both gave thumbs up to the members of this group. Tian Jiaxuan even made a heart shape with her hands above her head.
Lu Xiaoman looked at that group with some disdain towards their earlier performance. The group’s Jiao Jinglan was simply a huge burden.
If your legs and feet aren’t in good condition, don’t drag down your team’s performance. Sure, you got your moment in the spotlight, but the team had to revolve around you, preventing their overall dance level from shining through.
"Xiaoman, it’s about to start." Yan Kexin gently nudged her captain. She and Liu Feiyu were in the same team, both only 19 years old this year.
Lu Xiaoman nodded slightly, and the group gathered in a circle under the dim lighting of the night. They raised their right arms to form a pyramid shape.
Then, under the intense light of a spotlight, they forcefully lowered their arms to perform a dramatic "team cheer" motion in the arena.
This combination of stillness and movement, paired with the lighting, appeared ritualistic. The audience quieted down, suddenly noticing that there was another person within their group, Liu Jiayin from Cherry Culture.
This girl was a friend of Fan Lei, and together they had created an iconic scene of mutual crying during the first episode, exposing the harsh realities behind the glamorous veneer of girl groups.
As the thrilling music featuring drums and electric guitars began, the girls quickly shifted formations and performed dance movements akin to gymnastics.
Lu Xiaoman stood out the most with her outfit—a deep black basketball jersey adorned with glittering gold stars on the back.
Liu Jiayin’s singing was decent. While her voice lacked distinctiveness, her pitch was accurate, reaching a professional singer’s level.
Next was Su Ruiqi’s performance. Also 19 years old, her singing and dancing skills were quite impressive. Her slightly husky voice held traces of a smoky tone, giving her singing a unique flavor.