Translator: _Min
The current episode of âYouth With Youâ boasted 101 trainees, essentially the cream of the crop sent over from various entertainment companies.
Of course, there were also those who were there just to make up the numbers.
Xie Yu, an independent trainee, stood out remarkably, outclassing everyone else.
Besides a few independent trainees with no status, there were also some who had been sent here due to oppressive contracts with their companies.
Xu Xiyun was one of them.
Moreover, he didnât have a massive fan base like Xie Yu, nor did anyone spend much time supporting him.
Therefore, he was the easiest target.
âIt doesnât really matter if we canât take him out, Brother Yanâ Mu Ye said dismissively. âHalf of the trainees will be eliminated in the next round anyway.
Where does Xu Xiyun stand? Among the bottom twenty?â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
With elimination around the corner, how many would remain in Si Fuqingâs class.
Lu Yan was cautious, âJust to be safe. The camera is coming our way; donât speak, stand still.â
Mu Ye immediately closed his mouth and froze.
Xu Xiyun was on the fourth lane, looking around bewildered.
[Xu Xiyuan looks so clueless, kinda cute haha]
[I know some sign language, so I just saw Teacher Si telling Xu Xiyun in a kind face that itâs okay to lie down since Xie Yu has already stood up.]
[Letâs also vote for Xu Xiyun too, Xie Yuâs team members canât lag behind.]
Xu Xiyun had never expected that his vote count would start to rise even before the competition began, and without any outstanding personal performances.
The whistle blew, and the first leg of the relay was off, the trainees sprinting like mad.
The gap wasnât too noticeable in the first two legs, but it widened significantly during the third.
Mu Ye was right next to Xu Xiyun.
Gritting his teeth, he accelerated once more, cursing inwardly.
How could Xu Xiyun, who had always seemed so frail, run so fast?
Lu Yan, who wasnât in great shape himself, was not as fast as Mu Ye.
He gave Mu Ye a signal.
Understanding, Mu Ye feigned a loss of balance and stumbled toward his left.
At the same time, he extended his leg.
Falling at this speed could put you out of commission for weeks, even if you didnât hit your face.
Feng San, who had been closely watching the track, blurted out, âBrother Nine!â
Yu Xiheng was still propped up on his elbows.
However, his other handâs fingers were curled, the hidden weapon poised to strike, its icy glare chilling.
But just as Xu Xiyun was about to trip, Mu Yeâs leg suddenly buckled
uncontrollably.
He fell hard, making a thunderous âthud.â
Xu Xiyun deftly sidestepped, avoiding him while yelling, âDonât touch me, donât touch me! Xie Yu, save me!â
[Is Xu Xiyun a rabbit? Heâs so fast!]
[Xu Xiyun is quiteâ¦cold-blooded, isnât he? Mu Ye fell, and he didnât even help him up.]
[emmm, is it just me, or did Mu Ye deliberately try to bump into him?]
[Regardless, Mu Ye canât run now; he probably wonât be able to participate in the next episode.]
Feng San breathed a sigh of relief, âIt looks like Miss Si noticed as well.â
Yu Xiheng raised an eyebrow and smiled knowingly, âSheâs always been quick on the uptake.â
Yu Tang, not being a martial artist, didnât catch the finer details, but she did notice that Mu Ye had intentionally tried to collide with Xu Xiyun.
âThat person is so disgusting!â Yu Tang complained, clearly infuriated. âItâs like that time I went to a hotel and someone threw acid at a celebrity. I was almost caught in the crossfire.â
Yu Xiheng looked up, his voice taking on a cold edge, âYouâre not allowed to go to such places anymore.â
âI wonât, I wonât,â Yu Tang cupped her face, âI have Qingqing to watch; thatâs enough for me.â
Feng San rubbed his forehead.
The fandom of âYouth With Youâ was massive, and the tickets for this episode were sold out long ago. Even the scalpers had sold all their tickets.
Feng San felt a bit ashamed that he, an elite from the MO family, couldnât even grab a ticket.
Fortunately, Yu Tang, who had been in the industry for a while, had quick reflexes.
She managed to snag three tickets, so they all came.
Of course, Feng San wouldnât admit that he was also eager to watch the show live.
As the third and fourth legs of the relay successfully passed the baton, the gap widened once again.
âTeam led by Xie Yu is in the first place!â the host shouted excitedly. âLook, heâs reached the finish line! Oh my god, heâs broken the record for entertainment shows!â
âLetâs congratulate Xie Yu! Congratulations to Team 7!â The audience erupted into cheers.
The camera zoomed in, and Xie Yuâs face filled the screen.
âBrother Nine, donât you think Xie Yuââ Feng San paused, âLooks a bit like Miss Si in the eyes and brows?â
Yu Xiheng, propped up on his elbow, looked up slightly but didnât speak.
Before he could, Yu Tang scoffed, âWhat resemblance? Itâs just that all beautiful people have similarities.â
âIf you really want to talk about similarities, I think that one from the Ji family looks more like Qingqing. But letâs be clear, heâs just a knock-off and canât compare to my Qingqing.â
Feng San was taken aback, âTrue.â
After thinking for a moment, he asked, âWhich one from the Ji family?â
âOh, the one who has been childhood friends with my third brother,â Yu Tang pushed him away, âYouâre so annoying. Iâm trying to take pictures of Qingqing; donât disturb me.â
Yu Xiheng finally spoke, âQuiet.â Feng San:
He should have kept his mouth shut.
On the track.
Medical staff quickly rushed over to Mu Ye after his fall, lifting him off the track.
His face was pale from the pain, and his forehead was covered in sweat.
Mu Ye had landed headfirst; the fall was so severe that it seemed even his brain hurt, making it difficult for him to catch his breath.
Mu Ye did have fans.
But ever since he dropped to the F class, the camera coverage had decreased, and many fans had lost interest. Not many people were paying attention to him anymore.
The fans were still engrossed in the ongoing competition.
With Mu Ye serving as a cautionary tale, Lu Yan didnât dare to make any further moves.
He pursed his lips and glanced at Si Fuqing, who was holding a bottle of coke, his eyes filled with suspicion.
Soon, the competition ended, and Team 7 came in first, surprising many.
âGreat, Team 7 is in first place, so they get to pick the song first,â the host announced. âXie Yu, as the team leader, can you tell us which song your team has chosen?â
At this, the trainees in the other teams visibly tensed up.
Each song would be assigned to two teams, and the next episode would feature one-on-one battles between them.
No one wanted to go up against Xie Yu.
Following Si Fuqingâs decision, Xie Yu didnât hesitate and directly said, âIn
Paradise.â
[Wow, who would have thought Xie Yu would pick this song? Itâs so hard to sing!]
[I donât understand Si Fuqingâs team. While Xie Yu is a versatile center, the others are more dance-oriented. Why would they pick âIn Paradiseâ? Theyâre asking for trouble.]
[Mind your own business!]
The host continued, âYour team is in first place; which team would you like to compete against?â
Xie Yu looked towards Si Fuqing.
The host paused and quickly turned away.
The camera lens zoomed in.
Si Fuqing casually flicked up her coke bottle, her gaze lingering for a few seconds on Lu Yan, Mu Ye, and other trainees from Tianle Media. Their expressions visibly changed.
She nonchalantly smiled, âLetâs draw lots.â
Xie Yu nodded and casually put his hands in his pockets, appearing as carefree as ever.
The tension among the other trainees escalated.
[Is it just me, or is Si Fuqing really into her cola? How much does she love it?]
[So envious that she can drink that much and not gain weight.]
[I have to admit, her gothic makeup is really good.]
[Am I sinful for finding Si Fuqing cute after looking at her for a while? I usually care about looks.]
[Do you think Si Fuqing has any real scandals? Unlike someone with the last name Lin, who had a bunch of scandals right from debut. Just you wait; weâll dig them all up!]
Lu Yan was the second team.
As expected, he picked the song âMountain Ghost Ballard.â
âSpeaking of which, I really admire the original singer of âMountain Ghost Ballard,ââ Xu Xiyun clenched his right fist, striking it into his left palm in excitement. âSheâs actually a voice actor. She sang the song using both male
and temale voice tones.â
Xie Yu nodded, âMost of the members of the original group have retired, and the voice acting industry has gone through several generations since then.â
âEveryone in that group was amazing, each with multiple vocal ranges. But the original singer of âMountain Ghost Ballardâ was the most remarkable,â Xu Xiyun lowered his voice, speaking with conviction. âShe could change her voice without a voice changer, whether male or female, old or young. Teacher SI, do you think she is actually a spy of some sort!â
Si Fuqing:
She was silent for a moment, then couldnât help but praise, âSometimes I think youâre quite clever, Xu Xiyun. But maybe watch fewer anime.â
Xu Xiyun, completely unaware why he was being praised, was puzzled.
After all the teams had picked their songs, the list of matchups was released.
Unfortunately, due to Mu Yeâs mistake, his team was pitted against Xie Yuâs team.
The trainees in the entire group were in a state of panic.
âAlright, now itâs time for audience interaction,â the host spoke again. âAny requests for our trainees?â
âPlease scan the QR code on the screen to send your requests to the backstage. We will pick one lucky audience member.â Immediately, the fans became excited.
[I want to see Xie Yuâs abs, thanks.]
[The one above, youâre weak. Let Xie Yu do a striptease!] [Just one? Can the production team be less generous?]
[Forget about taking off clothes; let Si Fuqing take off her makeup!]
[Yes, let Teacher Si remove her makeup! We promise to be civilized and wonât insult you..]