The atmosphere of the entire event was already subtly lively the day before the party started, with everyone in the venue exuding an unconscious excitement.
Jiang Yixing, Zhang Zhimin, and the others were busy preparing for the upcoming party.
Jiang Yixing originally planned to pay for everyone's lunch and dinner out of her own pocket again, since she should be considered a small wealthy woman now and has plenty of funds.
Moreover, Jiang Yixing enjoys the feeling of spending money on them. Seeing everyone's happiness makes her feel that the money has been spent wisely.
Jiang Yixing's life motto is to eat, drink, have fun, and enjoy life.
However, this time, both the production team and Zhang Zhimin and Tao Yating stopped her from spending money like water.
Tao Yating was quite disappointed in Jiang Yixing. She originally thought Jiang Yixing was also scheming, having found Zhang Zhimin to create a CP (couple pairing) right from the start of the recording, and even making that big, silly Zhang Zhimin devoted to her.
However, after spending the last few days together, Tao Yating realized that Jiang Yixing treated everyone equally and didn't care at all about the number of fans or rankings of the trainees.
Tao Yating's eyebrows twitched. Could there really be such a silly person?
Jiang Yixing was unaware that Tao Yating, who always appeared gentle and kind to her, secretly thought of her as a pushover.
This time, Jiang Yixing still insisted on paying, but Tao Yating pressed her hand down. Tao Yating smiled gently, her almond eyes curving softly, "Yixing, we all want to do our part. It would be too heartbreaking for us to have to do it all."
Jiang Yixing paused for a moment, a single hair on his head standing on end, keenly sensing that Tao Yating's gentle reminder was actually a veiled warning.
“Uh…” Jiang Yixing stammered for once, “Then… let’s all go together.”
Tao Yating nodded in satisfaction, then took Jiang Yixing's hands in her own, "Yixing is so cute~"
Jiang Yixing felt his hair stand on end. Being praised like this by a girl who was so much younger was a bit hard to accept.
Seeing Tao Yating and Jiang Yixing clasping hands and talking, Zhang Zhimin immediately took a step forward and stood between them.
Tao Yating rolled her eyes inwardly, feeling that being friends with two naive and clueless women was just too exhausting.
Instead of continuing to compete with Zhang Zhimin, Tao Yating went to the side and spoke to the program's director.
In short, the final result was that the production team covered all the expenses for this party.
Jiang Yixing looked at Tao Yating, who was still smiling gently, and inexplicably shuddered.
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Amidst much anticipation, the long-awaited party is finally about to begin.
Outside the recording location, the number of fansites decreased sharply because these days were a rest period, and the trainees were not moving around much, so it was basically impossible to get any good footage.
Therefore, only a few die-hard fans were still waiting anxiously at the entrance.
However, something big must have happened today, because after noon, the students started heading towards the practice building in groups.
"What's going on?"
One of the female photographers kept snapping photos, the shutter clicking away as if she were witnessing a gunfight, while she turned to ask the female photographer next to her a question.
The situation next door was similar; amidst the clicking of camera shutters, the two men spoke, "I don't know!"
"Quick, take a picture! Quick, take a picture! Bai Rao is out!"
"Oh my, the whole dorm from Longhu Entertainment is here!"
"Could it be a recording today? Why didn't we get any news about it?"
"Stop talking, stop talking, hurry up and take pictures, we're the first-hand witnesses!"
"Holy crap!!"
One of the fansites exclaimed in surprise, drawing an eye roll from someone nearby, who said, "What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss?"
The man standing on the street pointed to the black van parked ahead, and a tall, slender man wearing sunglasses got out. "Isn't that... isn't that Mao Helin?"
The other fansites looked over when they heard this and were also stunned. Could it really be a TV show recording today?
When everyone arrived at the activity center that had been set up, their eyes lit up.
The activity center, which originally matched the style of the practice room, was now covered with colorful flowers from the ceiling, a large "PARTY" spelled out by balloon letters on the walls, and pink and light blue foam boards on the floor with small tatami mats arranged in sections for various snacks and drinks.
Jiang Yixing and the other trainees who were setting up the venue were the first to arrive, and they welcomed each group of trainees who came in with enthusiastic applause.
As the number of participants increased, the cheers grew louder.
Mao Helin arrived late, stepping into the activity center just as the clock struck 12 o'clock. He was greeted by cheers from all the students and the confetti rained down by Jiang Yixing.
The colorful flower exploded in Mao Helin's ears with a bang. He looked around and saw that everyone had a bright smile on their face.
Mao Helin was drenched in colorful shards, but he wasn't angry. Jiang Yixing patted him on the shoulder from behind, "How was the welcome ceremony we specially prepared for you?"
Mao Helin brushed the debris off his shoulder, glanced at Jiang Yixing, and joked, "I hope you'll welcome Cui Zhenghao just as warmly later."
The students burst into laughter, realizing that the usually serious Mao Helin wasn't entirely unapproachable.
Jiang Yixing also put on a bright smile and pushed Mao Helin into his seat, "Of course."
When Cui Zhenghao arrived last, Jiang Yixing brought up the old story again, mentioning that he was also the last to arrive when they first met. Cui Zhenghao scratched his head and performed a rap show amidst everyone's cheers.
Choi Jung-ho's performance officially kicked off the party, igniting the atmosphere and sending the crowd into a frenzy of cheers.
Only the fansite admins outside looked at each other, wondering what was going on inside. It didn't sound like a recording.
If it were a real elimination recording, there would be a lot of crying, so why are you so happy now?
After confirming that no more students would appear on the road, everyone took out their phones to notify their friends.
"Come quick, come quick, something big is happening today."
"What's up? Aren't they supposed to be off today?"
"Yes! But I don't know why everyone went to the same place, and two of the mentors came too!"
"What?! I only had one day off and this happened?! Wait for me, I'm coming right away!!"
The fansites who were notified grumbled as they quickly packed their things. They usually stayed in nearby hotels, not too far from the filming location.
I just wanted to take a rare break today, and I missed such a great opportunity!
She packed her things and set off immediately. When she arrived at the recording location, she found that a group of fans had already gathered outside the building.
"Goodness, everyone's back to work."
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