At 9 o'clock sharp, locals gathered in front of their televisions to support the local channel.

While watching web dramas or variety shows on platforms like Kiwi and Cat, netizens were suddenly drawn in by pop-up ads.

At first, they were quite angry about this forced advertising, but when they saw the little boys playing together, they became a bit gossipy and curious.

Suddenly, the group of children started fighting over a single steamed bun!

Take a closer look at these little faces—handsome, cool, cute, refined, heroic, adorable…you name it!

It's as if all the good-looking little boys in the market have gathered here.

The live chat is filled with comments: "The era of 'virtual parenting' has arrived! Let's support our little ones from behind the screen! Choose your favorite child—they could become the next superstar! Click here to go directly to the audition for 'National Little Prince'!"

Out of curiosity and a gossipy mindset, they pressed the button, and the screen changed from the web series or variety show they were watching to the audition scene of the little boys.

This is a talent show, not a selection for teenage boys and girls, but a child star program for a group of little boys.

"Star-Making Project: My Childhood as the Nation's Little Prince - Auditions and Spectacular Performances - Now Beginning!"

The host, a renowned local presenter, opened the show with his magnetic voice: "Please welcome the first little prince to present his performance!"

A cute little boy with a pacifier still in his mouth went on stage. In front of him were four teachers. He was a little nervous, his little hands clenched tightly. One of the female teachers smiled and said, "Relax, don't be nervous."

The little boy stammered as he introduced himself.

A serious, older teacher shook his head: "Although she is cute, she lacks spirit."

The female teacher retorted, "The child is still young, only five years old. When he grows up and becomes less nervous, he will get better. He is a lovely child with bright eyes."

"Alright, let's take another look."

If the child weren't so cute, that stuttering self-introduction would definitely have been marked with a red cross, and he wouldn't even have had a chance to perform.

The little boy's performance was a war drum piece. He stood in front of the drum with drumsticks in his hand, his eyes still looking blank and innocent, as if he hadn't gotten into character yet. Just as the female teacher was worried about him, the music started!

At that moment, the little boy seemed to forget his nervousness, and his whole body reflexively struck the drumbeats, "Dong!" "Dong!" "Dong dong dong!" Each strike struck the heart, powerful and resounding, as if transporting people to the battlefield. He was that inspiring general!

The little boy had a serious expression, sharp eyes, and looked like he was on a battlefield.

The female dance teacher exclaimed in surprise, "This child! She got into character so quickly!"

The older musician stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "One minute on stage requires ten years of practice off stage. The fact that this child can forget everything and immerse himself in the music shows that he really loves playing drums!"

The award-winning actor nodded: "His expression was also spot-on; he was very inspiring."

The veteran variety show host nodded: "This kind of unexpected charm is actually very popular. He can generate a lot of buzz, so his future looks promising."

After a performance, the four teachers pressed the green access light in unison.

The host presented Zhang Gu with a green pass: "Congratulations, Zhang Gu, you've passed the audition!"

Viewers commented: "When this little boy first appeared, I thought he was a beginner!"

[I never expected that the moment the music started, I'd become a champion!]

[I also play drums, and this is already considered kinesthetic memory, which shows that this child works very hard!]

He looks only five or six years old, but I never imagined he'd reach such a level! I've been learning drums for almost ten years, and I don't think I can compare to him!

Did you take a screenshot of the moment when he spat out the pacifier?

[Haha, I didn't take a screenshot earlier, but now that he's picked up the pacifier and looks so distressed, I did!]

I love this adorable little one! Go, little drummer, I'm rooting for you!

On the screen, Zhang Gu is holding a pass, with a pacifier in his mouth, and taking a picture. Below the photo are his age, basic information, and a voting portal. He is contestant number 1, and each mobile phone number has only one vote.

Some people like the adorable contrast between the cute and the innocent, while others don't. One person commented: "Although he's cute, he's too silly. I prefer a clever little boy!"

I'll keep my ticket and see if there's a better one!

The screen played a fast-forwarded sequence of scenes: a boy was immediately kicked off the stage by the four mentors with a red light, another boy went off-key as soon as he started singing and was also kicked off with a red light... After six children had passed through this fast-forwarded sequence, finally one of them was able to perform the entire segment without being kicked off.

The boy, who looked about eight or nine years old, took out his saxophone and played a melodious saxophone tune on the spot. The older musician closed his eyes in enjoyment, which showed how well he played.

After his performance, he received four green lights!

This little boy is aloof, and a bit...unpleasant!

Haha, does it taste like milk?

[I'm dying of laughter! What kind of taste are you trying to find in an eight or nine-year-old boy?]

[Report! There's a strange auntie here. Arrest her immediately!]

This little boy is very skilled; I give him my vote!

[Actually, I thought the little boy who sang off-key on fast forward was quite handsome, but unfortunately his professional skills weren't up to par.]

[They actually played this off-key performance; won't that become an embarrassing moment for the child?]

[What if he doesn't pursue a singing career in the future and debuts based on his looks? Looking back at this embarrassing past, he'll never be able to erase it!]

Fast forward to the contestants who were eliminated. Although they all failed, these kids are still very cute. Even though it was an audition, they still had to pass some preliminary tests to enter the audition. At least their little faces are definitely okay!

"Please welcome contestant number 50, Han Chengwu!"

Xiao Wu, with his protruding belly, went on stage. He was wearing a tailcoat, a top hat, a black curved cane, and pointed black leather shoes.

His delicate little face was adorned with a strikingly chubby cheek, and he wore a fake mustache. His bright, large eyes looked at the four teachers. He took a deep breath and introduced himself: "My name is Han Chengwu, you can call me Xiao Wu. My birthday is in a month. Although I'm only six years old now, I'll be seven in a month!"

"The show I'm going to perform for you is a Zobilin mime!"

The little boy stared wide-eyed as he performed on stage. It was a performance without words, where the story was told only through body language and facial expressions.

The award-winning actor nodded: "The worst thing you can do is laugh on your own. This little boy was all smiles when he introduced himself. I thought he was a lively kid, but I didn't expect him to be doing mime. You need to calm down to perform well."

The female dance teacher said, "It also tests one's physical flexibility quite a bit. This chubby little boy looks very flexible."

The veteran musician said, "Don't let the kids hear this, or they'll be sad. And I'm not that fat."

A veteran variety show host said, "He wore this outfit so tightly that I was afraid the buttons on his belly would pop off! He has a great variety show presence and would be perfect for my show. He could do an impersonation show and maybe even become a master impersonator!"

The audience can hear the mentors' conversations, but the children performing on stage cannot hear them if they are not using microphones. This is a special design for the sake of the show's effect. Modern people love to gossip, so they will enjoy listening to the four mentors whispering among themselves.

I'm dying of laughter, you chubby little guy!

This little rascal is adorable! Look at his chubby little belly!

[He looks familiar. I saw him on an advertising screen on the street a while ago when I was on a business trip abroad.]

[Upstairs, you must have misread it. If she were famous abroad, why would she come to China to participate in a little-known talent show?]

Now that you mention it, I vaguely remember. My entire attention was focused on the little girl in the ad. She was so adorable, with big, bright eyes that seemed to speak volumes. The phrase "exquisitely beautiful" truly came to life because of her!

Why are all the participants in this program boys, and why are there no girls?

Is this a case of favoring sons over daughters? Why aren't there any little girls?!

I'm going to the authorities. I want to ask them why no girls are participating. Are girls not qualified?