Chapter 68 Winning the Championship
The broadcast cameras rapidly switched between the two teams, navigating through a sea of excited fans, bringing the ultimate suspense to its peak.
Ling Wei stood at the front of the line and could clearly hear her own heart pounding like a drum.
In her mind, the system was still chattering: "Weiwei, should I take a look at the results beforehand?"
Ling Wei: "No need, I want to find out with them."
She held tightly to Ye Zhen's slightly cold hand beside her, and felt Lu Xiaoxiao trembling slightly as she leaned in from the other side.
If I'm not number one, that's okay...
Yeah, right!
If I hadn't come in first, I would have cried myself to sleep tonight!
Then he screamed, yelled, and rolled around in the room until dawn!
Finally, she was reported by her neighbors and made the news – “A female team leader went crazy on the night of her breakdown, scaring passersby.”
...What time is it? Why are you still thinking about these trivial things!
Ling Wei quickly shook her head to clear her mind of distractions.
At that moment, host Jiang Yue held the final envelope, her voice booming through the microphone to every corner of the venue: "Now, I announce that the team that has won the championship of the first Dream Sound Qinghe Idol Open Competition is—"
Time seemed to stretch out infinitely.
Ling Wei stared at the host's lips, when suddenly a sharp buzzing sound rang in her ears, like the white noise of a television losing signal, pushing away and blurring all the surrounding sounds...
Then, she heard that name.
It didn't just resonate through my ears; it felt like a thunderclap right in my heart.
Immediately afterwards, a deafening roar of cheers and screams flooded back into her world, engulfing her.
Someone suddenly rushed up from the side and hugged her tightly, so hard that she staggered. It was Lu Xiaoxiao, who was crying her eyes out. Ye Zhen hugged her and Xiaoxiao tightly from behind, resting her chin on Lu Xiaoxiao's shoulder, and hot liquid seeped into her collar. Zhao Xiaohe and Sha Jing also rushed over. The five girls hugged each other tightly in the center of the stage, crying without any regard for their image.
Lights, ribbons, and golden rain poured down.
Through her blurry, tear-filled eyes, Ling Wei looked at her teammates' faces, each one weeping with joy. A belated surge of elation and a profound sense of unreality overwhelmed her simultaneously.
ah.
real.
They won the championship.
****Divider****
Four years later.
During the evening rush hour in the CBD, Li Jinyue, wearing seven-centimeter stilettos, strode confidently towards the underground parking garage.
A gentle male voice came through the Bluetooth headset, "Yueyue, where are we?"
Li Jinyue rubbed his temples, which were a little tense from the continuous meetings, but his pace quickened unconsciously: "I just left the company. Today, we spent half the day arguing about the follow-up details of the merger and acquisition."
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Li." The man's voice was full of consideration. "The food is freshly cooked, all your favorites. Be careful on the road."
After hanging up the phone, Li Jinyue's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile, as if the fatigue of the past few days had been somewhat swept away by the evening breeze.
Four years ago, she met her current husband, Zhou Xubai.
After three years of dating and one year of marriage, he has always been her most reliable support during her busy journey.
Pushing open the door, the interior was pitch black.
"The power's out?" she whispered instinctively.
The next second, the warm yellow light suddenly turned on.
From the entryway to the living room, several handwritten banners were displayed:
"Warmest congratulations to Mr. Li on his promotion to Group Vice President!"
"My dear wife, you've worked so hard! You're the best!!"
"This family's wealth depends on your sudden riches, and on my beauty (scratch that) and my skill in managing the household!"
The handwriting is elegant and even has a touch of artistry, clearly the work of Zhou Xubai.
Li Jinyue couldn't help but burst out laughing: "What is all this...?"
Before she could finish speaking, a warm embrace gently enveloped her from behind, carrying the familiar, refreshing scent of soapberry.
Zhou Xubai lowered his head and kissed the top of her head and her forehead, his voice filled with laughter: "Congratulations, President Li, on finally gaining the approval of your father-in-law and the entire board of directors, and officially taking charge of the core sector of the family business."
You've had a tough year.
Li Jinyue leaned against him, her heart softening, yet also feeling a pang of guilt: "But this past year, I haven't really taken good care of the family..."
Zhou Xubai chuckled and nuzzled her hair with his chin: "What are you talking about? You take care of external affairs, and I'll take care of internal affairs. It's only natural. Anyway, the dividends from my trust are enough for us to live on for several lifetimes. My most important job is to be a good helper to President Li."
My wife's career is my top priority.
The table was set with four dishes and a soup, all home-style dishes but with a refined presentation.
Li Jinyue took a bite of the steamed sea bass and her eyes lit up: "Delicious."
"I'm glad Mr. Li is satisfied." Zhou Xubai smiled as he served her soup.
After the meal, Li Jin magically produced two exquisite paper tickets and pushed them in front of Zhou Xubai, a sly glint in his eyes: "Here, a gift, take a look."
Zhou Xubai picked it up and saw that the gold lettering read: "Zoothys [Star Trails - Final Chapter] World Tour Concert - Final Stop - Beijing Bird's Nest".
He smiled knowingly and looked up at his wife: "President Li, is this gift... for me, or a reward for yourself?"
Li Jinyue feigned annoyance and lightly punched his shoulder: "What are you laughing at! Are you going or not?"
"Of course I'll go." Zhou Xubai took her hand, leaned closer, and chuckled in a low voice, "But... shouldn't I be the one to decide what I wear that night?"
Li Jinyue's ears burned slightly, but he nodded generously: "Okay, you decide."
Zhou Xubai's eyes lit up instantly: "Thank you, wife!!"
Li Jinyue stroked the two tickets with a gentle smile. Zhou Xubai looked at her, his eyes softening as well: "Speaking of which, they can be considered our matchmakers."
My memory was instantly pulled back to that crazy final night four years ago.
At the time, Zhou Xubai was dragged to the scene by his brothers to act as part of the atmosphere team. His position happened to be next to the Zoothys fan area.
He noticed the famous Zoothys fan site admin—her brother-in-law—during the competition.
He roared with all his might, and when he finally won the championship, his emotions overwhelmed him, and he burst into tears.
Zhou Xubai was sitting nearby and even listened carefully. The guy was wiping away tears and wailing, something like... he was going to be single for five years?
He was probably ecstatic.
At the time, he never imagined that the guy who cried so loudly and funny in his eyes would become his brother-in-law.
As the crowd dispersed, he inexplicably followed the flow of people and moved closer to the edge of that blue ocean, simply wanting to watch the excitement.
The euphoria of winning the championship had not yet subsided, and the area was boiling like a pot of water, with screams and cries mixed together.
Then, he saw the calm-looking girl raise her hand and make a clear gesture.
As if receiving an instruction, several core fans nearby quickly quieted down and began to whisper to those around them.
Immediately afterwards, she slapped Li Jinzhao, who was still crying loudly, on the back: "Shut up, shut up, now is not the time to cry."
Li Jinzhao was so startled by her slap that he choked and let out a sob, but he managed to hold it in.
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