Chapter 63 "Young man, don't get so hot-tempered..."

Now that she has ruined the previous relationship between the male and female leads, Jiang Wenxi has lost a lot of points in front of Qi Xiuxiu and has become a cowardly coward who dares to do things but doesn't dare to admit them. What will happen next?

Yu Shuling was actually quite looking forward to it.

However, it was as if the stage had already been set up, inviting her to watch a good show; she actually had absolutely no interest in these two people.

After that incident, Jiang Wenxi disappeared from the stage or variety shows for a while, seemingly vanishing to cultivate herself, and her Weibo account was no longer updated. However, the impact gradually lessened thanks to the protection of her fans, and now, the official Weibo account announcing her participation in the music festival is again filled with fans controlling the comments.

There's a term called "sunk cost," which, when applied to celebrities and their fans, refers to the time, money, and energy fans have invested in them. The longer they follow them, the harder it is for them to let go. They might even silently endure and process negative information about their idols, blinding themselves and continuing on their journey.

Is it that people really don't mind, or don't think there's solid evidence? Yu Shuling felt that it was obviously not the case. Jiang Wenxi was trending on social media every day for those few days, and she lost tens of thousands of followers. Every person who unfollowed her was a real account, and also a fresh and beating heart.

This was Lyra's first stage performance in a long time. After the five of them finished their makeup and styling in the dressing room, they shook hands earnestly to encourage each other. The dressing rooms were shared, and Yu Shuling even saw a few people that the original owner knew. She smiled at them and greeted them politely.

Then, as I was leaving, I happened to run into Jiang Wenxi.

The tall young man had lost his former glamorous appearance; even with makeup, a sinister look remained in his eyes. This was the first time Yu Shuling had run into Jiang Wenxi face-to-face since she had criticized him on the show. Seeing his expression, she raised an eyebrow and was about to leave when she was called back.

"Yu Shuling".

Jiang Wenxi called out to her in a slightly hoarse voice.

Yu Shuling turned around, her bright face showing a faint expression.

"Would ruining me make you happy?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shuling glanced at him as if he were an idiot, feeling that Jiang Wenxi must have something wrong with his head.

She only had two or three interactions with Jiang Wenxi in total, so where did such a deep-seated hatred come from?

Yu Shuling didn't mince words with him, directly asking him:

Are you out of your mind?

"You like me, and from the beginning of the dating reality show, you just wanted to get my attention because I'm the male lead and Xiuxiu is the female lead... So you wanted to replace Xiuxiu and ruin us, is that right?"

Despite being scolded by her, Jiang Wenxi wasn't angry. Instead, he excitedly took several steps forward, trying to corner Yu Shuling against the wall. His eyes were a little red, like a wounded wild beast, radiating a strong, sinister anger, venting all the dissatisfaction and melancholy of the past few days.

When Yu Shuling heard him mention "male and female protagonists", she was a little surprised. In this casual book, the male protagonist actually knew his role. Could it be that he had already gained his own consciousness?

Thinking this to herself, Yu Shuling certainly wouldn't agree with him outright. She was about to walk past Jiang Wenxi with a blank expression when Jiang Wenxi grabbed her wrist. He leaned in so close that Yu Shuling could see the bloodshot in his eyes. Although he dressed up properly on the surface, her vulnerability was immediately apparent.

Yu Jingzhou, who was adjusting his headset, heard the noise inside. He thought for a moment and realized that he had just seen the girl from the previous program go by. The two of them were near the tea room, and at this time, no one would come to get water, so it was almost a blind spot.

After speaking to his agent, You Jingzhou quickly walked over, only to find Jiang Wenxi staring intently at Yu Shuling's back with a mixture of shock and anger, as if she wanted to burn a hole through her.

The young man stood quietly near Yu Shuling. He was wearing a light and comfortable casual shirt, the contrasting white and gray colors making him look youthful and energetic. He didn't have a strong presence, but his tall and straight figure made him someone not to be underestimated.

Jiang Wenxi's hand, which he had just touched Yu Shuling's, was still throbbing slightly. There was nothing outwardly wrong, but it felt like a cramping pain, and even lifting it caused spasms. Just now, Yu Shuling had casually squeezed his hand, and Jiang Wenxi felt as if he'd been electrocuted, immediately letting go.

Unexpectedly, his wrist throbbed with pain; he had no idea which nerve she had pinched. Logically, there's an innate difference in physical strength between men and women, so who knew she possessed such skill? This deepened Jiang Wenxi's suspicions.

But the key question is, with his hand hurting so much, how is he going to perform on stage later?

“Yu…”

Jiang Wenxi had barely finished speaking when he saw the girl in front of him turn around. Her bright face had phoenix eyes that were slightly upturned, as if mocking him. Her voice was sweet, her lips curved upwards, and her clear eyes seemed to be filled with concern, as if advising someone to be careful not to get a sore throat in the heat.

"Young man, don't get so hot-tempered."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Shuling turned and left. When she saw You Jingzhou coming from the other side, she gave him a polite smile, her sarcastic tone gone from her previous one in front of Jiang Wenxi.

She was in a good mood when she came to the event, but Jiang Wenxi insisted on coming up and ruining her mood. Yu Shuling always believed in "I won't offend others unless they offend me," but since she offered herself up and asked to be beaten, she couldn't be blamed.

When she got back, she saw that her teammates were all waiting for her, and Lin Yujie came up to her immediately:

"I thought someone had called you away. We're about to start preparing for your official performance, so don't wander off."

That being said, everyone knows that Yu Shuling is currently a controversial figure in the spotlight. Not only her assistant Xiao Lin, but even her teammates are worried that she might be "sabotaged." Even Zhong Xinfan, though she didn't say anything, forwarded her articles like "Safety Precautions for Girls." Yu Shuling accepted all the girls' good intentions without feeling annoyed; on the contrary, she felt a warmth in her heart.

Although they caused a huge uproar at the company, they will definitely continue with their scheduled work until their contracts expire. Everyone came to the venue early today for a rehearsal, refining their choreography until they were crystal clear, and now everyone is full of anticipation.

With Lyra's return to the public eye, some haters have become active, mocking Yu Shuling for trying to cash in and leave the entertainment industry before the group disbands, which is why she's stirring up trouble. After all, the original owner's skills have always been criticized by outsiders, and even her teammates initially looked down on her. However, during this period, Yu Shuling has been very hardworking in her practice, consistently putting in extra hours.

She has a certain dance background, but it will take time to change to the current style of the group. Her overall basic skills are not that solid, and she doesn't know modern pop singing style, which are weaknesses.

But Lyra is a group, and the parts they get in a song that are only a little over three minutes long are limited. If they want to practice, even a tortoise can improve.

They stood backstage, watching the singer finish their performance. After the host finished his introductions, it was Lyra's turn. Lee Song was adjusting her breathing and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Her psychological problems weren't just in her daily life; she later needed a break to adjust. It was also because she developed an inexplicable "fear" of the stage. Being in the spotlight made her question and deny herself. The prime of a teen idol's life is very short. Half a year without a stage is actually quite long. Now, listening to the cheers from the audience, Li Song, as the center leader, stood at the door, pursing her lips, feeling a little nervous.

At this moment, Yu Shuling patted her back, as if she wanted to talk to Li Song. She was standing third, so she put her arm around Kawana's shoulder and nudged Li Song. Li Song turned around and Yu Shuling suddenly stuffed a mint into his mouth.

"Next up, please welcome Lyra!"

After the host finished announcing the program, it was time to go on stage. Li Song was caught off guard by the mint, but her previous stage experience and quick thinking allowed her to quickly chew the mint and swallow it before going on stage. She saw Yu Shuling give her a playful smile.

This little prank didn't have any consequences. Instead, it helped Li Song regain some of his old feeling, and his tense emotions, interrupted, didn't return. Suddenly, Yu Shuling pinched Chuan Nai's hand, and she subconsciously pinched Li Song back. Yu Shuling then nudged Zhong Xinfan, who was stunned for a moment, then helplessly took Lin Yujie's hand, cooperating with their childish little actions.

The relaxed and friendly atmosphere among the girls was quite different from the previous rumors of discord. Then the performance began, and many people raised their phones to record it.

This was Yu Shuling's first time performing in front of so many people. Although the venue wasn't very large, the sound system was quite good. The backstage staff were all from the company. Yu Shuling checked her headset. She was originally the center lead dancer for this dance, and the scene she had rehearsed countless times in her mind was now being performed with ease.

The girl group's vibrant, flowing skirts became a striking feature on the stage, captivating the audience. Regardless of their past experiences and public scrutiny, the group was now united in their efforts. During this time, Li Song had been correcting Yu Shuling's singing style, as had Chuan Nai. Countless hours of hard work in the practice room had condensed into the stirring collision of melodies.

Without hesitation, her movements synchronized with the rhythm, Yu Shuling executed a beautiful and clean slide to the ground on one knee, without a trace of awkwardness, but rather full of power. Kawana, who was coordinating with her, spun around and reached out to pull her up. After a brief pause, they returned to the group, and the five of them danced in perfect unison once again.

Lyra's choreography is highly interactive. Yu Shuling even has a move where she dances back-to-back with Lin Yujie. In that instant, her alluring expression transforms into a wink that is thrown towards the audience, immediately eliciting a chorus of screams.