Finally, it was Shen Nianxi's turn to go on stage. When the host announced the name "Shen Nianxi," Lin Wanqiu's heart jumped into her throat. She gripped Shen Tingzhou's hand tightly, her palms slightly sweaty. Shen Tingzhou also instinctively tightened his grip on her hand, his eyes fixed on the stage entrance.
Shen Nianxi took a deep breath and walked out of the stage entrance. The spotlight instantly shone on her, making her lake-blue dance dress shimmer and look like a little princess straight out of a fairy tale. She walked to the center of the stage, bowed deeply to the judges and audience, then raised her head, a confident smile on her face.
The music began, a melodious and soothing piece called "Jasmine Flower." Shen Nianxi, in rhythm with the music, slowly spread her arms and began her performance. Her movements were light and fluid, like a butterfly fluttering freely on the stage. Her body was supple yet powerful; every spin and leap was precise and beautiful. Her expressions were vivid and expressive, her eyes sparkling with a lively light, perfectly capturing the purity and fragrance of the jasmine flower.
Lin Wanqiu looked at her daughter on the stage, her eyes filled with pride and emotion. She remembered how Nianxi had just started learning dance, crying because the leg stretches were too painful, but still gritting her teeth and persevering; she remembered how Nianxi practiced a difficult move countless times, falling and getting up again, her knees and elbows bruised, but she never said she would give up; she remembered how Nianxi got up before dawn every day to rehearse for this competition, and practiced until very late at night, putting in more effort than the average person.
Shen Tingzhou's eyes were also filled with pride. Watching his daughter confidently shine on stage, he was overwhelmed with emotion. This was the first time he had seen his daughter perform so formally, and he hadn't expected her to be so talented. He was proud of his daughter's perseverance and hard work, and also gratified to be able to be by her side and witness her growth.
Shen Nian'an held his camera, constantly pressing the shutter to capture every wonderful moment of his younger sister. Looking at her on stage, he felt a surge of pride. He used to think his sister was too young and needed the family's protection, but now he realized she had grown up, had her own dreams and aspirations, and was willing to work hard for them.
On stage, Shen Nianxi's performance reached its climax. She twirled and leaped, her skirt billowing, like a blooming jasmine flower, radiating the most dazzling brilliance on the stage. Her movements became faster and more powerful, each action filled with passion and vitality, captivating every audience member.
Applause and cheers erupted from the audience, who were deeply moved by Shen Nianxi's wonderful performance. The judges also nodded frequently, their eyes filled with approval.
As the music faded, Chen Nianxi's performance drew to a close. She ended her performance with a graceful pose, then bowed deeply to the judges and audience once more. The spotlight remained on her, a confident smile on her face, and glistening tears in her eyes.
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience and lasted for a very long time. Lin Wanqiu could no longer hold back her tears. These were tears of excitement, tears of pride, tears of joy that her efforts for her daughter had finally paid off.
Shen Tingzhou gently patted Lin Wanqiu's back to comfort her, tears welling up in his own eyes. He knew that his daughter's achievement today was hard-won.
Shen Nianxi quickly walked off the stage, ran to Lin Wanqiu's side, threw herself into her arms, and said in a choked voice, "Mom, I'm done dancing."
Lin Wanqiu hugged her daughter tightly, tears streaming down her face: "Xixi, you danced so well! Mom is so proud of you!"
Shen Tingzhou stepped forward, patted his daughter's head, and said with pride, "Xixi, you're amazing! You didn't let Dad down."
Chen Nian'an smiled and said, "Xixi, you danced so wonderfully! Your brother is so proud of you!"
Shen Nianxi cried in Lin Wanqiu's arms for a while, then raised her head, wiped away her tears, and showed a happy smile: "Mom, Dad, brother, thank you for always supporting me."
Next, the other contestants continued their competition. Each contestant showcased their abilities, and their performances were all excellent. Lin Wanqiu and her family sat in the audience, patiently watching all the contestants' performances.
After the competition, the most exciting part began: the awards ceremony. All the contestants went up on stage, stood in a row, and waited for the judges to announce the results. Shen Nianxi stood in the middle of the line, her small body ramrod straight, her face showing a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
Lin Wanqiu, Shen Tingzhou, and Shen Nian'an sat below the stage, their hearts filled with tension. They stared intently at the judges on stage, awaiting the announcement of the results.
The host, holding the list of winners, walked onto the stage with a bright smile: "Dear guests and contestants, after careful evaluation by the judges, the winners of the solo dance category in the National Children's Dance Competition have been determined. Now, I announce the results!"
The audience fell silent immediately, and all eyes were on the host.
"The bronze medal winners are—Li Yutong from Guangdong, Zhang Yaqi from Sichuan, and Wang Zihan from Jiangsu! Please welcome the winners to the stage to receive their awards!"
The three children whose names were called excitedly walked onto the stage and received their own trophies and certificates.
"The silver medal winner is—Chen Nianxi from Shandong!"
When they heard the name "Chen Nianxi", Lin Wanqiu's family instantly erupted in excitement! Chen Nianxi was also stunned, her face showing an expression of disbelief.
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