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Chapter 69

As soon as the word "search" was uttered, Su Mingda struggled violently. Almost instantly, he sprang to his feet and roared, "I didn't!"

He was a bit of a womanizer, but his relationships with those women were always consensual.

He would never stoop so low as to steal a woman's underwear to hide in the locker room for molestation.

Chen Xiaoxiao, who was standing next to her, was also a little confused. She didn't understand how this matter had anything to do with her. "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

She explained in a flustered manner, "How did my underwear end up in Su Mingda's dressing room?"

She looked to her coach and Director He for help.

He Chang came from the provincial song and dance troupe, so no matter what, she's one of her people.

He Chang's eyes were indifferent. "Whether it is or not, you'll know once you search."

Chen Xiaoxiao felt a little flustered. She had no choice but to go see Su Mingda. She did have feelings for Su Mingda, but she wasn't about to give up her future for a man.

Therefore, she never agreed to Su Mingda's request.

As for the claim that Su Mingda stole her underwear and put it in the dressing room, that's utter nonsense.

"Su Mingda, tell me quickly! We're just ordinary friends, how could you possibly steal my underwear?"

Su Mingda lowered his head.

He was being held back by the sentry. Coach Zhou smacked him on the back with his elbow, letting out a deep, muffled thud. "Take him over there. Whether he stole or hid anything, we'll find out when we go."

Su Mingda didn't want to go, but he had no choice.

Under the watchful eyes of the two sentries, he could only be passively escorted to the changing room. Su Mingda walked in front, while Chen Xiaoxiao was pushed back, not understanding how this matter had been involved with her.

Meng Yingying and the others lagged behind. She exchanged a glance with Ye Yingtao, and Ye Yingtao nodded.

Meng Yingying then followed him inside.

The people behind them had already erupted in anger.

"That can't be right, how could Su Mingda do such a despicable thing?"

"Yeah, he seems like a nice guy, why would he steal Chen Xiaoxiao's underwear?"

"Could it be that Chen Xiaoxiao secretly gave it to him herself?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Xiaoxiao, who was walking in front, turned around and glared at the person who had spoken.

"I didn't say anything wrong. Anyway, if your underwear is in the locker in the dressing room, there are only two possibilities: either you gave it to him voluntarily, or Su Mingda stole it."

But whether it's first or second place, this is not the result Chen Xiaoxiao wanted.

Because whether you explain it or not, this kind of thing is hard to explain.

"Go in."

When they reached the locker room door, Su Mingda sensed something. He didn't want to go in and stubbornly stood at the doorway, but the sentry pushed him in from behind.

There was no leniency whatsoever.

"Go open your locker in the locker room."

From the moment they entered Changchun Film Studio for training, each of them had their own locker, and their personal names were affixed to the locker doors.

And Su Mingda's cabinet is just like that.

Su Mingda didn't move. He didn't want to take out the key or open the cabinet. He was a smart man, and he knew better than anyone that things had come to this.

It's hard to say what's inside this cabinet if you open it.

Chen Xiaoxiao, who was standing next to her, also realized something was wrong. She shouted, "My underwear is in my dorm room, it couldn't possibly be in Su Mingda's closet."

She rushed up to Su Mingda and yelled, "Tell everyone right now!"

Su Mingda hadn't said a word from beginning to end, but it was only at this point that he said, "I didn't steal Chen Xiaoxiao's underwear."

"I would never steal anyone's underwear."

He's not a pervert.

Unfortunately, things have come to this point, and no one is listening to what they have to say anymore.

Coach Zhou, who was standing nearby, immediately shouted at the sentry post, "Go and break it open."

Coach Zhou was much more decisive than Su Mingda. As soon as he finished speaking, one of the sentries went to the front, took out a hammer, and started smashing Su Mingda's cabinet door.

Bang bang bang.

As soon as the three clicks were finished, the small brass lock fell to the ground, and the rickety cabinet door slammed shut with a clang.

"Open it and take a look inside."

Even without Coach Zhou's instructions, the sentry had already reached into the small cabinet, and when he took his hand out again...

She was carrying a small white lace bra in her hand, and a pair of briefs underneath.

The narrow locker room fell silent instantly.

“Those are Chen Xiaoxiao’s underwear and panties.”

“We shared a dorm room with her. I saw her wash and hang the clothes to dry.”

"Yes, it's hers."

As each testimony was delivered, Chen Xiaoxiao was bewildered. She didn't understand why her underwear was in Su Mingda's closet.

Chen Xiaoxiao didn't know either. She subconsciously turned to look at Su Mingda, "Say something?"

"Su Mingda, say something! Why are my underwear in your closet?"

She had just washed and hung the underwear outside to dry last night, so it shouldn't be dry yet, but now it was hidden in Su Mingda's closet.

It was even opened and shown in front of so many people.

Chen Xiaoxiao felt like dying at this moment, and she desperately wanted Su Mingda to give her an explanation.

At this moment, Su Mingda's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the underwear that had appeared in his closet.

He suddenly realized that he had been tricked.

He fell for the trap.

What happened? Someone reported me. What happened? I stole underwear and hid it in the changing room. What happened? I was caught in public.

All of this is just an excuse, an excuse to vent Tong Jialan's anger.

Who is it?

Su Mingda's gaze swept over everyone in the room, and finally settled on Meng Yingying. He suddenly understood.

Why did Meng Yingying stare at him subtly in the morning?

She was even smiling at him; it turned out she had been waiting for him there.

Su Mingda suddenly broke free from the sentry's restraints and rushed towards Meng Yingying, shouting, "Is it you? Is it you?"

Just as he was about to rush over, he was tripped by the sentry behind him, and Su Mingda immediately lost control and fell forward.

He fell right at Meng Yingying's feet.

Meng Yingying looked down at the disheveled Su Mingda, thinking about how Tong Jialan had been threatened by him last night.

Is it just as messy and pathetic?

However, Tong Jialan was the victim, while Su Mingda was the perpetrator.

The former is innocent, the latter deserves it.

"Was it you?"

Seeing that Meng Yingying remained silent, Su Mingda, who was lying on the ground, stared intently at Meng Yingying.

Meng Yingying said indifferently, "Comrade Su, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"I have no grudge against you, why would I want to harm you?"

Su Mingda's eyes suddenly widened, he took two steps back, and uttered three words, "Tong Jialan".

He tried to use these three words to trick Meng Yingying into revealing the truth.

But to his surprise, Meng Yingying only asked with some confusion after hearing those three words, "What's wrong with Tong Jialan?"

"Didn't you steal Chen Xiaoxiao's underwear? How did it get involved with Tong Jialan?"

She laughed and told the truth, "Did you steal a lot of women's underwear?"

Upon hearing this, Coach Zhou's brow twitched. She could only think that Meng Yingying was really daring to speak her mind; she was taking a risky move.

If things go wrong, Tong Jialan might get dragged into it.

Fortunately, Meng Yingying seemed to have figured out Su Mingda's weakness: he wouldn't reveal it.

If, on top of stealing someone's underwear, he were to also have multiple affairs, then Su Mingda's life would be over.

He is an extremely arrogant and intelligent person; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to navigate so many women without being exposed.

Meng Yingying's words set a trap for Su Mingda, hoping he would admit to having multiple relationships with women.

Would the clever Su Mingda do that?

He naturally wouldn't, so his answer was straightforward: "Of course I don't have any."

He emphasized, "I never stole anyone's underwear from beginning to end."

"I don't know why Chen Xiaoxiao's underwear was in my closet, but I hope you can investigate again. I have been wronged."

Meng Yingying smiled and said, "It's no use telling me this. You should go and tell the sentry or the police."

"After all, the person and the filth are still there."

Su Mingda suddenly realized what was happening, and he stared wide-eyed at Meng Yingying, "You did this for Tong Jialan, didn't you?"

"Is it because of Tong Jialan?"

He threatened Tong Jialan last night, and today he was reported for secretly hiding underwear.

He didn't believe there wasn't some connection involved.

Meng Yingying twitched the corner of her mouth, "Comrade, I don't think I'm that familiar with Tong Jialan."

She denied it completely outside, saying, "What would I do for Tong Jialan? Can you tell me? Why would I seek revenge on you for Tong Jialan?"

"Of course it's because—"

Before Su Mingda could finish speaking, he suddenly realized something. Meng Yingying was setting a trap for him, as long as he dared to reveal his affair with Tong Jialan.

So his situation today is more than just being arrested.

Coach Zhou naturally wouldn't let him finish speaking. He immediately shouted at the sentry next to him, "Take him away."

"Don't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch and cause everyone to be unable to compete today."

The sentry immediately did as he was told, and took Su Mingda out. Although Chen Xiaoxiao was the victim, the one whose underwear was stolen, she was also taken away for questioning.

Chen Xiaoxiao knew that after today, her reputation would be completely ruined.

A woman had her underwear stolen and defiled by a man, and was exposed and caught in public.

From now on, whenever someone mentions Su Mingda, they will mention Chen Xiaoxiao.

And when underwear is mentioned, Chen Xiaoxiao is also brought up.

Chen Xiaoxiao's face was deathly pale. She couldn't understand why she had ended up like this.

She couldn't understand why Su Mingda would steal her underwear after she had already agreed to his request.

Isn't this going to get her killed?

Unfortunately, no one gave Chen Xiaoxiao a chance to argue. As she was being taken away, she tried to grab Director He's sleeve and ask him to help her.

Only Director He could help her with something like this; there must be some kind of kinship between her and Director He.

At least they all came from the provincial song and dance troupe.

Director He glanced at her and said after a while, "Since you're going to interrogate her, then do it quickly and come back quickly. Don't delay Chen Xiaoxiao's competition at 9:30."

This is a plea for mercy.

And they didn't plead for her.

If Chen Xiaoxiao is taken away for questioning before the competition, the competition will be half over for her.

She was interrogated by sentries, guards, and several other parties. The fact that she was able to adjust her mindset and continue participating in the competition is already one in a million.

Chen Xiaoxiao wanted to plead for mercy, but she was taken away.

The locker room fell silent instantly.

Director Liu's face was grim. Su Mingda had been taken away, which meant that their Changchun Film Studio class had almost no chance of winning the championship this time.

He couldn't understand how Su Mingda could cause such a mess yesterday, and how the Changying Film Studio had finally managed to clean up his mess, only for him to cause an even bigger mess today.

Moreover, this was done with both witnesses and physical evidence present.

Even if a god came, he couldn't be saved.

"Alright, this matter has been resolved. Those of you who need to practice, go practice; those of you who need to do your makeup and change, go change."

Director He raised his wrist and looked at his watch. "It's 7:40 now, less than two hours before your match."

She smiled and said, "Good luck to all the contestants! The prizes for this competition will exceed your expectations."

As soon as he said that, everyone's eyes lit up.

Even Meng Yingying became curious about what the reward for this competition would be, even before it started.

Not only did it attract the youth team of the Capital Song and Dance Troupe, but it also drew them over.

Commander Cao went to great lengths to get a substitute in, and Su Mingda practically sold his body in his quest for a top-three finish.

Oh no, he's already sold his body.

Others might not know, but Shen Meilan certainly did, and she was almost secretly delighted.

Director He walked up to her and took something from behind her collar. "You just keep grinning like an idiot. You don't even know you've been harmed."

After she retrieved the item, Shen Meilan's face immediately turned pale. "Director He, who is framing me?"

Director He didn't name anyone, saying, "If it was discovered before the competition, then it doesn't count as framing."

"Just focus on the game later."

Shen Meilan didn't want to let it go like this. She never expected that someone would dare to harm her in such a small place.

He Chang replied, "I've taken the things. I'll tell you after your competition."

She turned to leave.

Shen Qiuyue, who had been quietly watching the commotion from the crowd, suddenly stood up and shouted.

He stopped and turned back to look at her.

Shen Qiuyue first bowed to her, "Now that two teams have already left, could we, as their substitutes, go up?"

Director He hadn't expected Shen Qiuyue to still hold this idea. She twitched the corner of her mouth and asked, "You're going to be a substitute? Which province will you be representing?"

Shen Qiuyue was stunned for a moment, "Any one will do. There are fewer teams now, as long as we can play."

"Director He, please, please give us a chance."

He thought to himself, "This Shen Qiuyue really knows how to seize an opportunity. If it were before, she would definitely have refused."

But now, with six teams, one substitute and two teams eliminated, only three teams remain.

We can't let those three teams choose the top three from among them.

Moreover, it's uncertain whether Tong Jialan will be able to participate in the competition on time.

If that really happens, then this league will only have Meng Yingying and Shen Meilan's teams left.

What's the point of having a league then?

They simply awarded first and second place and sent him home to rest.

In a flash, Director He had an idea in her mind. She didn't refuse too firmly, "I'll get back to you after I go back for a meeting."

Shen Qiuya was extremely grateful. "Thank you, Director He."

After Director He left.

The scene instantly became lively, as everyone was clearly still reeling from what had just happened.

Meng Yingying remained calm. She said to Ye Yingtao, "Let's practice the group dance one last time. If there are no problems, have Lin Qiu call Tong Jialan over."

Ye Yingtao naturally agreed.

They turned to leave. Shen Qiuyue wanted to say something, but she was wary of Meng Yingying, so she opened her mouth, but then closed it again.

7:50.

Meng Yingying and her team practiced the Yimeng Ode one last time. Because Lin Qiu was not there, they felt that the rhythm was not quite right.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

As the team leader, Meng Yingying immediately spoke up, "Go do your makeup, style your hair, and change your clothes."

"Meet in the auditorium promptly at nine o'clock."

It can be said that Meng Yingying has almost replaced Coach Zhao's position. With her presence, Coach Zhao's work has become much easier.

8:50.

Just as Meng Yingying and her group were finishing up their makeup, hairstyling, and changing into their dance costumes, it was time to end the performance.

Lin Qiu brought Tong Jialan over. Tong Jialan had slept for four hours and looked much more energetic than she had in the morning.

However, I noticed an unusual flush on her cheeks.

As soon as she arrived, Meng Yingying noticed, "Does she have a fever?"

She naturally reached out to touch Tong Jialan's forehead, and the distress between Tong Jialan's brows dissipated considerably. "It's nothing, just a low fever, it won't affect the competition."

Although her face was pale, her eyes were brighter than before. "Sister Yingying, he's been arrested?"

She spoke softly; when she came over, she heard people talking outside.

Although it's only a few words, some clues can still be gleaned.

Meng Yingying nodded, looked into Tong Jialan's eyes, and said very seriously, "Su Mingda secretly hid Chen Xiaoxiao's underwear and was discovered in public. His behavior towards women was inappropriate, so he was taken away again by the sentry and guards."

This time it's not just about words, but about certification and physical evidence.

Even if the Changchun Film Studio wanted to protect him, it wouldn't be easy.

Upon hearing this, Tong Jialan immediately kowtowed to Meng Yingying, but Meng Yingying reacted quickly and stopped her.

"Don't do this, Tong Jia."

“Everyone around is watching. If you kowtow, they will associate it with other things.”

None of the contestants here are fools; they began to doubt themselves the moment Su Mingda was taken away.

However, there is no evidence.

If Tong Jialan kowtows to her, it means everything will be in place, indicating the direction of the deduction.

After hearing Meng Yingying's words, Tong Jialan suddenly realized, "It was my fault."

"I can't thank you enough, Sister Yingying. As long as you need me, and as long as I can do it, I will do my best."

Meng Yingying shook her head and patted her shoulder, "We'll talk about this later. Go change your makeup and dance costume."

"Tong Jia, I want to meet you on the field."

Tong Jialan's court dance is absolutely not to be underestimated.

Tong Jialan's face flushed. "Okay, Sister Yingying, let's meet at the summit then."

Tong Jialan, who was half dead, came back to life.

She went to her own team. Ye Yingtao watched her back and suddenly whispered to Meng Yingying, "That's good."

"Yingying, it feels so good to do good deeds."

Looking at Tong Jialan, who had been bullied to the point of almost committing suicide, I felt a pang of sadness.

Now, their fighting spirit has been rekindled.

This gave Ye Yingtao a feeling of extreme pride.

Meng Yingying smiled gently, her eyes softening. "Yes."

"Let's go, Cherry, it's time to go to the auditorium to draw lots."

Just as Meng Yingying said, the competition process of the league is the same as that of their preliminary rounds.

At 9:00 AM sharp, all the teams gathered in the auditorium.

Under the supervision of Director He and Director Liu, the teams below began to draw lots.

"Alright." Director He raised his hand to check the time. "Since everyone has arrived, you can go and draw lots first."

"After you finish drawing lots, we will wait for ten minutes. If Su Mingda and Chen Xiaoxiao have not appeared by then, they will be considered to have automatically forfeited."

Director Liu couldn't help but say, "Director He, we still have other people in our Changchun Film Studio team. Although Su Mingda can't participate in the individual competition because of his accident, we still have the team competition."

He proactively stepped forward and said, "Comrade Qian is our Changchun Film Studio's representative for the individual competition. Please come and draw lots."

Director He nodded and said, "Let her draw the team competition numbers."

Since the Changchun Film Studio troupe did this, the provincial song and dance troupe naturally did not want to fall behind. "We did the same. Since Chen Xiaoxiao, who was in charge of the solo dance, is not here, we have also introduced a new contestant."

"Let Xiao Yue'e draw lots."

have to.

Surprisingly, they managed to gather all six teams.

Seeing that everyone was about to draw lots, Shen Qiuyue quickly stood up and asked, "Director He, what about our Jishi Cultural Troupe?"

They were just about to become regular starters from the bench.

As a result, the vacant positions were filled by new players, so how could they possibly fill in and become permanent members?

He Chang pointed, "All five teams for the team competition are ready, so we don't need any substitutes for now."

Then, she changed the subject, "If Su Mingda and Chen Xiaoxiao are unable to participate in the individual competition, we have agreed to give you a chance."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Shen Qiuyue's eyes, and she quickly thanked him.

Meng Yingying and the others frowned slightly. "Director He, Shen Qiuyue is a substitute for Heilongjiang Province, while we are the only regular team from Heilongjiang Province. Wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate for her to play?"

Director He said, “I know you think she’s not good enough, but Comrade Meng, from our position, I’m considering the overall situation.”

"The individual competition was originally for five people, but now there is a 90% chance that Su Mingda and Chen Xiaoxiao will not participate."

"In this situation, only three contestants are competing, which is against the rules."

“I need to add more people, to bring the total to five. And if adding Shen Qiuyue isn’t enough, I might need to find other substitutes to join.”

As she spoke, she looked at the contestants below the stage.

Director He's tone was very calm: "I know you're not convinced, but only when you sit in my position will you have the right to replace me and make new rules."

"Since no one objects, from now on, obey my orders and draw lots."

The scene was completely silent.

Ye Yingtao wanted to retort, but Meng Yingying stopped her, gently shaking her head, "Let's draw lots."

She still recognized her arms and legs.

This is not only Director He's opinion, but also the opinion of their judging panel.

Ye Yingtao gritted her teeth and said to Meng Yingying, "When I finally sit in the position of Director He, I'll definitely be as domineering as her."

Meng Yingying couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, alright, I'm waiting for you to sit in Director He's position so you can protect me."

"The draw will now begin."

She started rubbing her hands together, wishing that she would draw a good number.

The first one to draw was Shen Meilan. After she finished drawing, she looked at it and said, "Number two."

His complexion was neither good nor bad.

Number two is a bit too far forward, but it's not number one either; it's just okay.

Next up was Tong Jialan, who drew number one.

When Tong Jialan saw number one, her face immediately turned pale. Meng Yingying said, "It's okay, the earlier you go on stage, the better."

Because Tong Jialan was already running a fever.

This truly comforted Tong Jialan, and she waited for Meng Yingying to smoke as well.

Meng Yingying drew number five in one go.

"How many?"

Ye Yingtao peeked over to take a look.

Meng Yingying closed her eyes. "It could be last place, or it could be second to last."

It's still not very certain.

Ye Yingtao: "It's nothing."

It was her turn to comfort Meng Yingying, "You are best at turning the tide against all odds."

Meng Yingying, "..."

*

Chen Xiaoxiao still hadn't arrived on time for the competition by 9:28, and Su Mingda was even less likely to show up.

He watched as time ticked by, second by second.

She decided not to wait any longer, "Get ready, the competition starts at 9:30."

As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Yingying and the others exchanged glances, each seeing hostility and wariness in the other's eyes.

It's time for the fierce competition on the field.

Before they could even think about it,

The next second, the stage announcer announced the lineup: "Please welcome contestant number one, Tong Jialan, to the stage. Her performance is 'The Gentle Breeze Rings'."

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Author's Note: Bonus chapter for 20,000 nutrient solutions! Goodnight, my darlings~ The competition is about to begin!