CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol

Chapter 231 - 224 Starting at 2 PM

The girls in the waiting room screamed one after another.

Zhang Xi even dubbed this mentor as the new version of F4.

Tian Jiaxuan’s hosting style was far more entertaining than Long Zitao’s.

She said in an exaggerated tone, "Little Binbin, you taught the creation team until past 5 a.m today. What were you even teaching?"

Hu Binbin wore a broad smile, but his eyes were full of emotion.

"What did you just call me?"

"Little Binbin, duh!"

"Oh, that sounds so nice!"

The two exchanged a playful banter, sparking laughter from everyone in the room.

Hu Binbin continued, "Because our team is the creation team! Unlike other teams, who work with pre-written songs and choreography, we create everything from scratch, and it takes a lot of time."

"So you’re building everything from the ground up, huh?"

"Exactly, but every team gets the same preparation time."

"Do you feel confident?"

Tian Jiaxuan smiled brightly as she looked at him.

"Of course! Their performance during practice gave me tremendous energy."

The girls in the waiting room had a very high opinion of Hu Binbin.

Luo Qijia even transformed into a little fangirl and whispered to Fu Xiaoyu beside her, "Mr. Hu really is so charismatic."

Fu Xiaoyu was equally excited. "He is! What a genius creator."

At that moment, it was Luo Junxiang’s turn to speak, and his expression was solemn. "Actually, choreography also requires creativity; it’s not easy at all."

Tian Jiaxuan found this amusing—was this a competition among the mentors over who had it tougher?

"Oh, so what kinds of adaptations have there been?"

Wang Junhe took over the conversation. "Mostly in the movements, overall formations, and stage design—those all have to be tweaked."

"Now it’s our vocal team’s turn." Tian Jiaxuan took small bouncing steps toward Zhang Wei and exaggerated her tone again, "Little Wei Wei!"

Zhang Wei responded in the same tone, "Sister Tian!" and even extended his arm to pull her into a half-hug.

The audience and the girls in the waiting room all burst into laughter; although the two didn’t seem to match appearance-wise, they surprisingly gave off a funny pairing vibe.

"Wei Wei and I are brimming with confidence about our vocal team..." Tian Jiaxuan glanced at Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei jumped in immediately. "Overflowing confidence! Some of these girls are at a level where they could go straight onto the show ’Singer.’"

This statement elicited a chorus of surprised cheers.

"Now, please welcome our mentor panel to take their seats... Next, we’re entering today’s most nerve-wracking and exciting stage." Tian Jiaxuan began her teasing suspense.

The audience grew anxious while the contestants in the waiting room became a mix of nervous and thrilled.

"Before we start, I’ll announce today’s competition rules."

"Do you all remember who got the most likes during the last performance?"

As soon as Tian Jiaxuan finished speaking, everyone started shouting Meng Meixuan’s name.

All the contestants in the waiting room turned their attention toward Meng Meixuan’s team, guessing that this round’s stage might be ordered by the number of likes.

Before they could delve deeper into their speculation, Tian Jiaxuan announced the first team: "Let’s welcome Meng Meixuan’s team."

Everyone was caught off guard. Even Meng Meixuan hadn’t expected her team to go first.

Her teammates were visibly tense—being the first to perform is the trickiest.

Wu Zixuan’s team also grew nervous since the initial performance, along with the judging, takes just around six minutes. That’s an incredibly tight timeframe.

Amid everyone’s cheers, Meng Meixuan’s team sprinted to the stage.

All the stage staff supporting this performance scrambled to prepare.

Through Yang Xiaoyue’s headset came responses from various departments: lighting, cameras, sound systems—all confirming their readiness.

Meng Meixuan’s team stepped onto the stage in the radiant glow of the lights.

"Greetings, founders of girl groups!" Meng Meixuan shouted to the audience. "We are..."

Her teammates joined in: "The Mermaid Squad!"

Their costumes this time were a significant upgrade from the previous performance.

The tops were knitted in vibrant colors, interspersed with shimmering threads that accentuated their figures. The pants were flared denim with a tight-waisted and loose-bottom design, highlighting their long legs and firm curves.

The tops also featured a cropped design, beautifully showcasing their defined abs.

The fans in the audience began cheering loudly, particularly Meng Meixuan’s fans, who practically screamed themselves hoarse.

The group struck a "flower tree" pose, their slender fingers spread wide like blossoms unfurling.

"Our piece today is called ’Ripple Ripple.’"

The fans were stunned upon hearing the title. Wasn’t this Huaxia’s famous "god-tier" song? How could it be a performance track for the dance team?

Their curiosity was piqued—how would this kind of song inspire choreography?

With Tian Jiaxuan’s cue, the stage lights dimmed suddenly, and silky radiant beams appeared on the LED screen at the back of the stage.

The girls’ aura shifted instantly, as though they had emerged from a mysterious realm.

As the song, embedded with new musical elements, began, the audience was hit with a tingling sensation that gave them goosebumps.

This song’s rhythm fluctuated dramatically, like a kaleidoscope. The accompaniment with sheng, flutes, and yangqin added a unique creative twist.

The show’s choreographers designed movements that matched the song’s rapid pace and intricate structure.

These moves were immensely challenging—not necessarily due to physical difficulty but because the frequent transitions demanded exceptional control. Any misstep could be glaring, disrupting the entire flow and resulting in total failure.

This was why Jiang Meixing, who had no confidence in herself, was hesitant about this performance despite being a former girl group member.

As the music played, the four dancers spread across the stage like fish gliding through water.

Simona took her place as the center dancer, her arm movements fluid and precise as if controlled by levers. Her ten fingers and hands bloomed like delicate flowers.

If one had to describe the scene, the five performers resembled figures in traditional shadow puppetry.

Their arm movements were controlled entirely by their elbows, mimicking the jointed marionette-style of shadow puppets suspended by strings.

Following rapid melodic beats, the dancers switched positions.

This time, Meng Meixuan moved to the center. Under the spotlight, the definition of her six-pack abs was crystal clear. Her movements centered on controlling body tremors using core strength.

The audience was dazzled, as the performers were like butterflies weaving through flowers. Simultaneously, their arms produced dizzying flourishes.

However, they occasionally slowed down at the end of each musical phrase. This dynamic contrast highlighted a combination of strength, speed, and blossoming beauty.

Among them, Yang Han executed a move where her head swayed rhythmically with the music, creating an incredibly appealing look.

In the waiting room, Ye Yuwei nodded in approval.

This team’s performance had been successful so far.

Except for Jiang Meixing, the other four demonstrated exceptional professional skills.

The routine was impeccably synchronized and explosive.

One key reason Ye Yuwei opted for the creation team over the dance team was a secret she couldn’t share—she wanted to avoid confrontation with Meng Meixuan.

It wasn’t that she lacked confidence in her dance skills. She simply knew that for the sake of drama, the show’s producers would likely hype up an intense rivalry between the two.

As she currently wasn’t signed to an agency, Ye Yuwei knew any negative publicity from Meng Meixuan’s company would severely hinder her prospects.