The performance began with a chorus by the singing group. Looking at the sea of heads below the stage, Lin Wangshu silently apologized to Jiang Weidong in her heart; she didn't recognize him at all.
The second performance was Li Lu's solo dance. She had been quite quiet lately because Gao Qing told her that many important figures were attending, so she had been practicing diligently.
Sure enough, after Li Lu finished dancing, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from below.
Backstage, it was almost Song Jing's turn to sing her solo, and Lin Wangshu reminded her, "Don't forget Taozi, treat them all as Taozi."
Watching Song Jing's retreating figure, Lin Wangshu heard Li Lu's voice beside her ear, "It feels really good to enjoy applause on stage, but unfortunately you probably won't be able to experience it!"
Lin Wangshu turned to look at her. Li Lu's face was full of smugness, and her eyes looked at Lin Wangshu with a hint of pity.
"That's ridiculous," Lin Wangshu scoffed at her.
Li Lu didn't care, and instead smiled at her, saying, "One Bai Ge left, and now Song Jing has come. Your day of advancement seems to be a long way off!"
Lin Wangshu understood that this person was there to sow discord, so he looked her up and down and smiled, "Comrade Li Lu looks really beautiful today. You'll probably receive a lot of letters when you get back. Be careful this time, don't be fooled again."
Li Lu's face darkened, and she sneered at her, "You really don't appreciate kindness." With that, she turned and left.
Lin Wangshu and He Xiao exchanged a smile and continued looking at the stage.
As the performance drew to a close, Gong Shan rushed over, his face filled with anxiety, and said to them, "Who sang 'Ode to the Red Plum Blossom' the best? A leader specifically requested to hear it, and we need to go on stage soon!"
The crowd looked at each other, some wanting to raise their hands, but still hesitant. What if they embarrassed themselves by going up unprepared?
Gong Shan was a little anxious. Bai Ge sang this song the best, but she wasn't here now!
At this moment, Song Jing spoke up: "Let Wang Shu go. She studied with Sister Bai Ge, and I've heard her sing very well!"
Gong Shan looked at Lin Wangshu, who didn't refuse and looked at Gong Shan firmly, saying, "If you trust me, I will definitely not let you down!"
Seeing that only she was willing, Gong Shan gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, it's you. Remember, don't be nervous! As long as you don't make any mistakes, you've succeeded!"
After the announcer on stage announced, "The next program is Comrade Lin Wangshu's 'Ode to the Red Plum Blossom,'" Lin Wangshu took a deep breath, smiled, and walked to the center of the stage.
The audience reacted in various ways. One leader frowned and said to the person next to him, "Why did they choose such a pretty one? She's obviously unreliable!"
The person who requested the song was a female leader. She didn't seem dissatisfied at all; on the contrary, she even clapped her hands.
The female leader's secretary said to Gong Shan with some anxiety, "Is this girl up to the task? This is singing, not acting!"
Gong Shan wasn't entirely confident either, but he remained calm and said, "Don't worry, there's no problem!"
Li Lu, watching the figure on stage from backstage, smiled with amusement, thinking to herself: "You dare to go on stage without any preparation? I'll see how you make a fool of yourself!"
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