Chарtеr 11: Тhе Yоungеr Generаtiоn is Fоrmidаblе, the Future is Prоmising
“Whitе fox sрirit! You lost!” Whilе lеаving thе stаgе, Luo Qingхu dеlibеratеly quiсkened hеr рaсe tо оvеrtakе Вai Хinуао. Аftеr tаunting her, shе ran оff withоut waiting for a reрly.
“Нehеhе! I wоn! Тodaу is a goоd dау…” Luо Qingxu skiрpеd back tо thе drеssing rооm, humming an оff-key tune. Zhеn Сhаng аnd Тang Shijing immediatеlу huggеd her, аnd the thrеe girls haррilу jumрed and sрun in сircles.
“Gо back аnd rеst еаrly tо рrepare for the neхt round! Dоn’t fоrgеt thеrе arе still two more еpisоdes. Оnly bу winning those will it be a true victory!”
Fei Jiajun saw that Luo Qingxu was getting a bit too excited and promptly called a stop. Otherwise, given her boisterous nature, she might not rest at all tonight.
The bet between Luo Qingxu and Bai Xinyao was based on who would have the higher total points by the end of July. Winning the first battle was a good start, but they still couldn’t afford to let their guard down.
Back home, Luo Qingxu comfortably lay on her bed, finally having time to check her Star Power Value.
“Master, your current Star Power Value is 10,086!”
Why is it so low? Luo Qingxu carefully reviewed the calculation rules for Star Power Value. It was calculated using a net offset method. For example, if 5,000 people disliked Luo Qingxu and 10,000 people liked her, the Star Power Value would be 5,000.
“Whatever. At least I don’t have to get electrocuted anymore!” Luo Qingxu happily rubbed her face against the silk quilt and rolled around a few times.
Only heaven knew how she had survived this past week. Every day at dawn, she waited for the Sword of Damocles (the lightning punishment) hanging over her head to strike. According to Xiao Bi, this was actually a privilege during the beginner protection period—she could choose a fixed time to receive the lightning punishment. In the future, if her value turned negative again, the lightning punishment would occur at random times. That meant Luo Qingxu might get struck by lightning in public. Just thinking about it made her cringe with embarrassment!
The lightning punishment grew heavier each day. Although it didn’t cause any physical harm to Luo Qingxu herself, it took a heavy toll on her mentally. That 100% realistic experience of being struck by lightning was something she never wanted to go through again!
From now on, anyone who messes with my Star Power Value, I’ll curse their whole family! Luo Qingxu thought fiercely as she gradually drifted into sleep.
At exactly midnight, as the replay of the National Style Grand Prize livestream went online on schedule, a group of night owls, drawn by the trending topics, flocked to the video page.
【The quality of this episode is really quite high.】
【New National Style in July, finally waiting for you.】
These were casual fans of the program.
【Our Yaoyao is really so beautiful.】
【Welcome to the Yao Yao family. She’s an all-rounder in creation, singing, and dancing. Investing in her is definitely worth it.】
These were die-hard fans of Bai Xinyao.
【Front row watching Yin Shen’s kid.】
【Yin Shen is my idol, supporting Yin Tongyue.】
These were fans of Yin Tongyue, relying entirely on his father’s halo.
Gradually, the style of the comments began to shift, with 【High energy ahead】 constantly flooding the screen.
【Hahaha, new brains are really useful. The strong contrast made me remember ‘Divination.’】
【’Divination’ is truly god-tier, if only that line from Little Master Luo were cut.】
【So the singer’s name is Zhen Chang. I thought it was implying someone was lip-syncing.】
【Little Master Luo is really so confident. The moment she opened her mouth, the whole audience really knelt.】
【Look at Ye Yi’s expression. She really looks like she wants to slap herself.】
【Meme: Though presumptuous, it saves my life.】
【Am I being weird? I think Little Master Luo actually sang quite well.】
【The mentors are judging people based on their status. Where’s the harsh criticism from the past two months?】
【Boring. Another result controlled by capital.】Among them were also some anti-fans who attempted to turn the tide, but under the overwhelming impact of casual fans, they quickly vanished without a trace, unable to stir even the slightest ripple.
At the same time, the official account of National Style Grand Prize and the official account of Luo Shen Media simultaneously released the pure performance version of “Divination.”
This news quickly sparked widespread attention on social media, with many enthusiasts of national style flocking to video platforms, Look Forward To seeing it for themselves.
In the video, Zhen Chang’s performance was delicate and moving, perfectly showcasing the charm of the song, while Tang Shijing’s dance moves were clean and precise, highly synchronized with the lyrics and melody, allowing the audience to once again experience the unique charm of national style culture.
Wu Xiaochen was a teacher at an art training institution. As usual, she was browsing various updates on Weibo when a melodious prelude suddenly caught her attention. She paused what she was doing, deeply captivated by the dancer in the video.
The stage was adorned with classical elegance. Accompanied by a pleasant melody, the dancer moved gracefully to the rhythm, arms slowly rising like willow branches Gently Sway in the breeze, fingertips trembling slightly as if whispering endless tenderness; her steps were light as a swallow, dancing as if gliding over water, leaving no trace behind.
“This is practically textbook-level movement.” As a professional dance teacher, Wu Xiaochen immediately recognized the value of this video.
“So it’s the rising star of Chinese dance, no wonder~ The movements are truly beautiful, and the choreography is outstanding as well.” The more she examined it, the more awestruck she became, Appreciate the dancer’s skill and the creativity of the choreography. She quickly liked, saved, and recommended the video, planning to have her students study it carefully the next day.
On the national trend music chart, “Divination” climbed at an astonishing speed. Originally ranked outside the top 200, it soared to the 78th position in a short time.
What truly made “Divination” Break Out was music critic Sun Xilai’s high praise for the performance.
Hope for the Wind: [The younger generation is formidable, the future holds promise. The stage of “Divination” truly exemplifies what a visual feast is. In truth, purely from a musical perspective, the foundation isn’t exceptionally mature, but combined with the dance, it is absolutely unparalleled…
The lyrics, melody, and dance complement each other, truly creating this unforgettable stage.]
It must be noted that Sun Xilai, a well-known music critic in the industry, has always been notorious for his sharp tongue. This time, however, he used terms like “visual feast” and “unforgettable” to describe “Divination,” his words filled with Appreciate and tolerance. Fans were greatly shocked, their first reaction being: Sun Xilai must have taken dirty money.
Out of curiosity, they clicked on the video and were deeply captivated.
[I wronged Sun Xilai. The more I listen to this song, the more I feel it!]
[I thought you had succumbed to capital, but it turns out you’re still you.]
[It sounds so good. Let’s keep this standard from now on.]
[I can already sing the chorus part: “Keep guessing, guessing, guessing, and divining another hexagram.”]
[Is this the strength of newcomers? Truly terrifying.]
Director Ma savored his wine alone, his eyes fixed on the data on the screen, a satisfied smile occasionally curling at the corners of his mouth. The number of reservations for next week’s live broadcast was growing at an astonishing rate, filling him with immense Gratified. The data from the previous two months had been less than satisfactory, but unexpectedly, July had turned into a remarkable comeback.Small flames rely on promotion, but great flames depend on fate! With recommendations from passersby and Sun Xilai, Luo Qingxu is trending toward becoming increasingly popular.
Director Ma secretly decided in his heart that he would add fuel to Luo Qingxu’s fire. This would not only help his program break out further but also earn goodwill from Luo Shen Media.
Without delay, he immediately instructed the public relations department to purchase trending hashtags like #TheGeniusGirloftheLuoFamilyEmerges and simultaneously pushed “Divination” onto music recommendation spots.