novelraw Chapter 255 - 248: Change of Throne
Chapter 255 - 248: Change of Throne
Wow!
Zhang Wei and Wang Junhe stood up excitedly, spreading their arms wide to cheer for Lv Xiaoxue.
Seeing everyone’s enthusiastic reaction, Lv Xiaoxue couldn’t hide her excitement.
In fact, she was very worried when doing this move.
Because her acrobatic skills had indeed regressed, it was only in the past month at the training base that she picked them up again. She was very afraid of not doing it well.
Moreover, online comments about her were mostly about her being a "cute acrobat girl."
But that’s not the title she wanted. She wanted more people to see her effort in dance, though, in the end, the production team convinced her.
After all, you have to shine first, make the audience notice you, before you can talk about other things.
And now, it seems the performance was a success.
"As expected from the grand finale! You guys did amazing. Xiaoxue is incredible."
"And that split just now was also really stunning."
Tian Jiaxuan looked full of approval, her voice brimming with surprise.
The audience below erupted into applause, cheering Luo Xiaoxue’s name loudly.
"Now, let’s invite our Founders to use the voting devices in their hands to like their favorite performers. The 30-second countdown begins now."
Yin Xiren on stage was so nervous that she kept licking her lips.
All she wanted now was to debut, to stand in the center group position.
Initially, Gao Yingxi still had some hope, but after seeing how popular Lv Xiaoxue was, she felt that hope had diminished, as did the others.
Soon, 30 seconds passed.
Tian Jiaxuan spoke up: "Luo Junxiang, Teacher Wang Junhe, who do you think among them might win the title of ’Like King’?"
"I think this group’s performance was the best among the dance groups." Luo Junxiang stared unblinkingly at Lv Xiaoxue.
The five people on stage thought he meant it sincerely and smiled radiantly, bowing to express their gratitude.
"And then, if only Yin Xiren’s flower toss at the end could’ve gone higher, it would’ve been better." Luo Junxiang demonstrated a funny action: "Ah! I want it, but the flower’s too high."
Everyone burst into laughter.
"I believe this group is quite creative, especially Xiaoxue’s final flying wreath—really awesome," Wang Junhe said, unwilling to give dishonest praise, so he highlighted only Lv Xiaoxue’s part.
Tian Jiaxuan nodded:
"Well then, let’s see who the ’Like King’ of this group is!"
"It’s none other than the soaring Lv Xiaoxue!"
Tian Jiaxuan announced loudly. Although already mentally prepared, Lv Xiaoxue still couldn’t stop herself from smiling joyfully.
Her teammates all sent her their congratulations, though Wang Miaomiao and Gao Yingxi couldn’t entirely conceal their disappointment in their eyes.
"Xiaoxue, come share your feelings with the Founders!"
Lv Xiaoxue steadied her emotions, picked up the mic, and said, "Thank you, thank you, everyone."
At that moment, Luo Junxiang chimed in, "Xiaoxue, when the show began, there were so many comments in the live feed saying Lv Xiaoxue didn’t deserve to be in Class A, that she had zero presence. Today, you’ve shown them otherwise."
Luo Junxiang’s gaze was piercing, like a predator eyeing a little white rabbit.
Standing beside Lv Xiaoxue, Wang Miaomiao lowered her head, her expression complex as she glanced at Xiaoxue.
If it weren’t for her company’s foolish decision to pull her out to act in a drama, she wouldn’t have fallen to this state.
"Alright, now let’s see if Xiaoxue will ascend the throne of the ’Like King’!" Tian Jiaxuan, her legs sore and aching, forced herself to muster her energy.
Fan Lei immediately cheered for Lv Xiaoxue, and the dance group in the waiting room all eagerly hoped Lv Xiaoxue would claim the ’Like King’ title.
A beam of light, like a wandering dragon, darted across the LED display beneath the borosilicate glass.
Boom!
The immense LED screen behind them lit up brilliantly, a massive crown materializing in the center.
The show’s theme song resounded throughout the venue.
"Congratulations to Lv Xiaoxue for claiming the throne!"
Overcome with excitement, Lv Xiaoxue burst into tears of joy. Her mind was entirely filled with the song’s melody.
She felt like all her years of hardship had not been in vain.
Those countless moments she nearly gave up acrobatics training now seemed like the sweat had paved the way for today’s glory.
In the practice room, the dance group trainees jumped and shouted gleefully in celebration.
To them, this was an honor belonging to every dance trainee.
Yang Xiaoyue, in the control room, watched the scene unfold, the corners of her mouth lifting into a faint smile.
It was exactly what she wanted: turning the impossible into reality, delivering surprises while remaining within expectations.
This final ’Like King’ moment belonging to Lv Xiaoxue would, to every viewer of the show, instill a subconscious hint—a glimpse of hope.
At that moment, the venue was like a volcanic eruption or a raging storm, with the audience going "crazy" cheering and applauding fervently for Lv Xiaoxue.
Li Ke, caught up in the feverish atmosphere, couldn’t help but stand and shout loudly with the crowd.
His blood felt like it was boiling and burning.
"Lv Xiaoxue’s likes have broken today’s record. She received 1,486 votes," Tian Jiaxuan announced the astonishing result.
With a joyous expression, Lv Xiaoxue walked toward the throne while Li Zimeng, calm and composed, extended her arms to embrace the new "king."
Sitting on that throne, a surge of immense pride filled her heart, while innumerable envious and jealous gazes turned her way.
"Now, all 12 performances are complete. We have 12 ’Like Kings’ and the crown-holder with the highest likes, but we still have one task remaining."
Tian Jiaxuan’s words left everyone puzzled. What else was there? Did the production team have a new twist?
"We must decide the fate of the seven auditing trainees."
It was only then that everyone remembered and realized they had entirely forgotten about this.
"Now, let’s have the seven auditing trainees come forth. According to the competition rules, the top three in likes will remain and progress, while the voting channel will reopen."
The seven contestants standing on stage already knew their fate. Though their faces all carried smiles, their eyes betrayed various emotions.
"Before announcing the results, let’s have each auditing trainee say something to the Founders."
This was also a bit of a final benefit from the production team, a chance for them to have more screen time.
The first on the far right, Jiang Meixing, picked up the microphone:
"Thank you to all the Founders and mentors. Thank you all."
"Honestly, I’m a slow-to-warm-up girl who doesn’t talk much."
"Every time, I just think about giving the best performance I can, but... you find that it’s hard to stay on stage this way."
Jiang Meixing let out an awkward laugh.
She truly was stunning, especially when she smiled—it was as soft and refreshing as spring waters of Jiangnan.
In fact, the stage had many very beautiful girls, not the artificial "influencer faces" that made people want to turn away, but genuine natural beauty.
"I hope I can stand on this stage again, wearing a pretty dress and performing for everyone."
The performances of the first and second preliminary rounds were not her style. She wanted to stand here in her best light.
In the practice room, Meng Meiqi showed a faint, indiscernible smile on the corner of her lips.
Meanwhile, her teammate Xiao Qi Lai Ruoxuan tilted her head, revealing an incredibly adorable smile, knowing her teammate had already made it past.
"Hello, everyone. I’m Auditing Trainee Number 6, Yang Han." This girl was trying her best to hold back tears.
"Honestly, I’m very afraid that this will be my last time on this stage."
"Because there’s so much I want to show that I haven’t yet."
As she spoke, she began singing a few lines from a song. Her voice, rich with emotion, echoed through the venue, filled with deep regret and parting melancholy.
Lv Fangxin and Chen Yinghan couldn’t help but shed tears. They knew Yang Han would be leaving, her greatest regret being never getting to sing properly on stage.
"... Sorry, I messed up the last line. Thank you all." She bowed deeply with tears in her eyes, filled with reluctance and regret.
Beside her, Liu Niannian couldn’t stop her own tears from falling.