Chapter 519: The Thousand-Year-Old (40)
Uncle De, who witnessed everything, was completely shocked. He decided to go back that night and add more money to his bets. With so many people betting on those famous players, he was sure he could make a fortune. The thought excited him greatly. He then became even more attentive, making all sorts of arrangements, including getting tables, chairs, and tea. It cost a lot of money, and it would be a lie to say he didn't feel the pinch. But considering the rewards that would follow, everything he did was worth it.
Then I analyzed it for Wen Wan and Gu Li, mainly introducing the most competitive ones.
"The one over there with the most airs is called Lin Xi. Her father is the daughter of the biggest silk merchant in Liuhua City. Her family is very rich. She is also very beautiful, but she has a bad temper and is a bit arrogant."
Wen Wan looked over. She wasn't as beautiful as Gu Li, but she was still very stunning. Moreover, she wasn't arrogant; she looked down on everyone equally, which was evident in her eyes.
"The one in the purple dress is Yu Feixian. Her father is the dean of Lingshan Academy. She is proficient in all the arts, especially the zither. She is undoubtedly the number one talented woman in our Liuhua City and ranked first in the previous year."
Wen Wan looked over. Strictly speaking, her appearance was not as good as Lin Xi's, but her temperament was particularly eye-catching. She had a scholarly air about her and was a very charming and popular person.
"The third one is the woman in yellow over there eating pastries. Her name is Liu Yunyao. Her father is the owner of the largest restaurant in Liuhua City, which owns almost all the inns. The inn you are staying at is also hers. She is good at eating, but not very good at playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting. However, her father always lets the guests staying at his inn vote for her and holds various events to support his daughter, so she is very popular."
Wen Yan: "..."
Goodness, this group is full of rich kids!
"Aren't there any players from more ordinary family backgrounds?"
Uncle De: "Of course there are. For example, the woman in the white dress is named Zhao Yuyan. Her family is just an ordinary tofu seller. She is known as the Tofu Beauty. She is the most beautiful and has always been a favorite to win the championship. She is also good at painting."
Wen Wan looked over, and her delicate, willow-like figure and beautiful face evoked a protective instinct in Wen Wan, a woman herself, let alone others.
"And that one..."
Uncle De introduced them one by one, and Wen Wan remembered a few of the most competitive ones.
Uncle De looked at Gu Li one last time and said, "What are your strengths, Madam? But I don't recommend that you go public with your relationship."
"Why?"
"Most of the voters for the Flower Fairy are men, so if they were to get married, they would be at a disadvantage. Most of the voters for the Flower Prince are women, so if they were to get married, they would also be at a disadvantage."
Wen Wan understood.
Most of those who voted were dream men and women who considered each other their future husbands and wives. If they got married, they would indeed lose a large portion of their audience.
It's like how modern idols often find themselves on a downward spiral when they start dating.
"Since you won't be living in Liuhua City for long anyway, it's fine not to make it public for now."
"I understand the idea of cultivating a single persona, and I think it's acceptable."
Gu Li: "I don't think that will work."
Wen Wan was surprised that Gu Li would refuse. "Why? Uncle De is right! If you announce that you are married, it will be very difficult for you to win."
Gu Li: "I will win based on my own strength."
Wen Yan: "..."
In the end, Wen Wan still couldn't convince Gu Li, and then decided to neither admit nor deny it, since no one would find out whether they were husband and wife.
The competition started quickly. Wen Wan held Gu Li's hand and said, "Go for it! You're the best. Believe in yourself. And we're with you."
Gu Li chuckled: "I understand."
Gu Li left very quickly.
Wen Wan looked at Xiao Cui, whose face showed some hesitation, "Master, do we really have to do that?"
"Of course, with such a strong opponent, and just the two of us, we still have to give them the best treatment."
So what constitutes the best presentation?
That's called cheering.
Wen Wan and Xiao Cui put on headbands woven into the shape of the words "Go for it!", which Wen Wan had specially ordered.
There were also light sticks and banners. The banners were made of white silk with several large characters written on them.
"Master, are we really going to raise it?"
"Of course, we'll raise it as soon as Gu Li comes out. Remember the slogan?"
Xiao Cui: "..."
I do remember, and it's precisely because I remember that I feel ashamed.
Wen Wan also included the two guards, who quickly arrived with the flags. The two cold-faced guards held flagpoles that were completely out of place with their demeanor, and then stood behind Wen Wan and Xiao Cui like two gatekeepers.
It instantly captured the attention of all the viewers.
Then look at the words written on the flags: one flag says "Only I Am", and the other flag says "Supreme Ruler".
I am the only one who matters.
That's quite a boast!
Whose supporter is this?
Then Wen Wan picked up a simple loudspeaker. It was certainly not as good as the modern ones, but at least it could amplify the sound. Among so many people, they were the fewest, so they had no choice but to make some preparations.
Uncle De is numb.
He originally thought that these two were newcomers and didn't have much of an advantage, but who would have thought they were so well-prepared? It was simply a genius idea! They had already become the focus of attention before it even started.
In the next term, I can try these methods myself.
This even attracted a lot of viewers who were extremely curious.
As a result, the first one to appear made no sound.
I'm so angry!
Then came the second and the third. The ones who appeared before were all relatively unknown, since the best ones were reserved for the grand finale.
As for Gu Li, she appeared neither at the beginning nor the end of the show. After all, although she was indeed very good-looking, she was a newcomer and had not shown any talent, so she could only be placed in the middle.
With over sixty people around, Wen Wan's eyelids were starting to droop.
Looking at beautiful women too much can cause visual fatigue, and most of these people have similar talents: playing the zither, playing chess, calligraphy, and painting. Especially playing chess, sitting for half an hour at a time, who can stand that!
Just when Wen Wan was about to collapse from exhaustion, the male lead finally made his appearance. Wen Wan immediately stood up and said, "Xiao Cui, hold up the banner for me. Remember the slogan?"
Xiao Cui: "Master, do we really have to do this?!"
It's a little embarrassing, no, not just a little, it feels really embarrassing.
“If she wins, I will give each of you fifty taels of silver.”
Xiao Cui: "!!!"
Even the two cold-faced guards consciously raised their flags. This was fifty taels of silver; how long would it take them to save up that much?
It's just embarrassing.
Anyway, they don't live here.
The moment Gu Li emerged, the banner was unfurled, revealing several large characters written in black calligraphy on a red banner.
"One man can hold the pass against ten thousand. Make way for me, Gu Xian is the most beautiful woman in the world."
Then they started shouting slogans through megaphones, all in perfect unison, both cheesy and catchy. Some audience members even joined in, which truly shocked everyone. Even the fans who were shouting for other contestants couldn't get their voices out anymore. It was like interrupting their spellcasting. How could they shout like that? No one would listen no matter how they shouted. This was truly a unique and innovative approach.
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