Chapter 111 The Finals (Part 4)...

In the solo dance performance, Meng Fanxi was in a relatively late position, but since everyone's performance was one after another, he also stood in a position close to the stage in advance, waiting for the person in front of him to finish performing before going up.

Before this, his teammates came to cheer him on after their performances. His nervousness had evolved into excitement, an excitement of wanting to perform quickly.

The two people ahead of him are Zhang Ruizheng and Zhong Chu.

Almost all the dancers on stage opted for fast-paced performances, so by this part, every audience member was dazzled and felt breathless.

Zhang Ruizheng used "sword" as the theme and incorporated elements of ancient Chinese style to perform a magnificent sword dance. With his solid dance foundation built up since childhood, he really had the air of an ancient hero. It is clear that he put a lot of effort into this performance.

Next up is Zhong Chu. Zhong Chu's performance location is the furthest from Meng Fanxi's upcoming performance location, but they echo each other. After Zhong Chu's performance, the camera will switch to Meng Fanxi's location on the other side.

At this moment, Zhong Chu's pre-performance video is playing. Along the way, from being split into different groups to being scattered into various groups, and now being assigned to a temporarily formed group, he has completely adapted to his current situation and rarely shows the fragile expression he had before.

In the darkness, Zhong Chu watched his growth over the years on the big screen.

Tonight, with his current ranking, he probably won't be able to debut. At least, he can still do something before the show ends.

The next second, the lights came on and focused on Zhong Chu's stage.

Zhong Chu's dance is mainly Popping, with an extremely fast pace throughout, and the background music's drumbeats are incredibly catchy and addictive.

His movements were crisp and clean, with precise timing, and he even wore smoky makeup, creating a dark atmosphere on the stage.

A series of gasps came from the audience. Everyone was amazed by Zhong Chu's unexpected performance, especially at the end when he smoothly performed a move from "Wings".

Some people speculate that Zhong Chu might be trying to evoke memories of the second performance to attract more votes.

However, the next second, Zhong Chu's gaze and subsequent hand movements all naturally pointed to the opposite side.

The camera and lights quickly reacted, turning to the opposite side—Meng Fanxi's stage.

This move hadn't appeared in the rehearsal or previous practice. Originally, after Zhong Chu's performance, the lights would dim immediately, and Meng Fanxi's VCR would continue playing before Meng Fanxi's performance.

But Zhong Chu's action drew everyone's attention to Meng Fanxi, who had quietly taken to the stage for the next performance.

The two performers seamlessly transitioned between their stages, suddenly breaking free from the rigid structure of the previous stages where each performer danced independently. What seemed like an unexpected moment on stage actually created a highlight.

The spotlight focused on Meng Fanxi, who stood there quietly with his head down, dressed in patched gray rags. There seemed to be some marks on his face. The audience wanted to get a closer look, but the stage suddenly went dark.

Start playing Meng Fanxi's VCR.

[What happened? Was this a spur-of-the-moment decision by Zhong Chu, or was it pre-arranged?]

What did I just see? Why is Meng Fanxi dressed like that?

Ahhh, I can't wait!

Did the production team make a mistake? But I feel like Zhong Chu wanted to give Fancy another push.

Young man, you've successfully piqued my curiosity.

[For the first time, the video clip felt incredibly long; I just wanted to see the stage performance quickly!!]

The curiosity of both online and offline viewers was piqued, and everyone watched with rapt attention.

The VCR included footage that had been previously broadcast, as well as previously unreleased footage treasured by the production team.

At the beginning of the video, Meng Fanxi always stood on the side of the team, listening quietly and patiently to everyone. His teammates seemed to rely on him a lot, and their eyes would always unconsciously look at him.

Along the way, he struggled. From his bright eyes shining after the initial performance with six people on the stage, to being challenged, ranking 11th in the initial round, and being bluntly rejected by the special judges, he kept searching for answers in his confusion, and his eyes became more determined.

Rankings change, mindset changes, popularity changes, but what remains unchanged is his unwavering support for his teammates, and his continuous strength derived from them.

The final segment is a series of interwoven visual sequences.

The scene of looking at the opponents when she first stepped onto the stage, the look in Fancy's eyes when she looked at Zhong Chu's back when she disbanded the team, the smile when she faced Fan Na in the practice room, her dedication during training, her courage in protecting her teammates, her responsibility as captain, and her reluctance to leave Xijingu...

As the images converged, they suddenly slowed down.

A 5-second countdown begins to appear on screen.

5!

On the stage of the auditorium of Sangongxi Jingu Primary School, Meng Fanxi and Wan Xiaoshuai pressed their fists together.

4!

Second performer Meng Fanxi, surrounded by fans, hovered in the center of the stage, spreading dark wings: "Tearing apart the hypocrisy, the pretense..."

3!

Meng Fanxi, like a swordsman, wielded a folding fan, and every move he made with Gu Huailang was like a flash of swords.

2!

On her debut stage, Meng Fanxi gave a final, emotionally charged look back.

1!

This is a post-interview with Meng Fanxi from the early stages of the program.

"My goal is to be number one."

"What about Zhang Yang? He's in first place now."

"We are never afraid of competition internally."

...

Zhang Yang, Lin Ruohe, Xu You, Ren Yuchen, and Gu Huailang were all deeply moved while watching Meng Fanxi's video backstage. In a corner they couldn't see, Meng Fanxi was experiencing unimaginable pressure, but he still faced it head-on and persevered.

When Zhang Yang saw the post-interview footage at the end, a proud smile appeared on his lips.

Yes, they are never afraid of competition internally.

They are honest and sincere.

The viewers who had previously complained about the VCR being in the way were now silent.

Despite having the same length and narrative style, watching Meng Fanxi's pre-match video always evoked a bittersweet feeling, a sentiment shared by viewers who witnessed the entire journey firsthand.

[Tears welling up]

[I cried. How confused Fanxi must have been at first, even though he had performed so well.]

He has truly been making continuous progress.

All the doubts became his motivation to move forward.

...

Meng Fanxi was already in the zone for the performance on stage. He didn't look up at the VCR, but he could hear it.

Rather than being sentimental, his first thought was: thankfully, the VCR and the performance content matched quite well.

The lights come on, and music begins to play. It's a slow song with gradually building emotion, called "Dream Painting".

The inspiration for this performance came from a play he acted in in a previous life.

The movie was called "Leaving the Clouds and Mist," and he played the second male lead, Min Su.

The movie tells the story of a man who accidentally enters a cloud and finds himself in another world, a world that lives by absorbing all the images and imaginations of the real world.

The monsters of that world are willing to do anything to obtain what they need, including directly harming people in the real world.

The male protagonist is a dance teacher in the real world. He cannot accept the distortion of the Cloud Mist World. While living in that world and looking for a way to leave, he meets Min Su, played by Meng Fanxi. Min Su teaches him to dance and describes the real world to him. In the end, he discovers that Min Su is the big boss of the Cloud Mist World. After experiencing a series of events, the male protagonist leaves and destroys the Cloud Mist World.

Meng Fanxi was very invested in this movie. Min Su is a monster who has taken human form. His character is well-developed, his storyline is complete, and he is both good and evil. The male lead brought him friendship and warmth, but also gave him the final blow.

Min Su created this world, and in the end it seems that the male protagonist destroyed the Cloud Mist World, but in reality, Min Su no longer had the idea of ​​maintaining the world.

After filming the movie, Meng Fanxi was unable to move on for a while. But what was even more dramatic was that the film's funding for post-production fell through, and the investors suddenly went bankrupt, resulting in the film never being released. Just like the movie's story, it became a dream.

The director of "Leaving the Clouds and Mist" learned from his mistakes and transitioned to commercial films, making "Leaving the Barren Star," which was nominated for several awards at the 66th Golden Phoenix Awards.

Speaking of solo dances, Meng Fanxi always thinks of Min Su learning to dance with the male protagonist in the Cloud and Mist Realm, and then consciously absorbing the dreams of people in reality, feeling emotions she had never experienced before, and dancing gracefully in the mist.

During the period when he couldn't get out of the role, he tried many methods. Later, he consulted a psychologist who suggested that he could express his thoughts through music or writing.

So he composed a simple song called "Dream Painting" based on the character Min Su.

All the emotions in the film were poured into the dance.

For this solo dance show, everyone will definitely choose fast-paced music to better present the dance. However, too much fast-paced music can lead to homogenization and cause aesthetic fatigue for the audience.

So he thought of "Dream Painting".

He hoped to present the unfinished film and the person who never appeared to the audience in this world, thus fulfilling the regrets of that time.

This time, he couldn't just focus on the dance itself. Since he had chosen dance, he knew the competition would be fierce, and many dance masters had brought out their best moves, so he came prepared.

He certainly knows that being a top-notch singing and dancing idol isn't just about being able to sing and dance; it's about making the performance a unique expression. His strength lies in emotional expression and the ability to immerse oneself in the character.

The opening VCR perfectly sets the stage for the audience's emotions.

Meng Fanxi took a deep, calm breath. This was his last solo performance on the "Team Up" stage. He gave it his all, carrying the gaze of his teammates and the emotions of Min Su.

In front of the screen and in the audience, Meng Fanxi's teammates, fans, and fans of the Eternal Six Stars watched him nervously, barely daring to breathe, silently observing him.

There were also some people who, with a dark heart, hoped that Meng Fanxi would make a mistake in his performance, so that it would be interesting to watch.

Under the stage lights, dry ice created a mist that swirled around the stage.