2.2w nutrient solution bonus chapter: Shen Qiuya hanged herself...
Chapter 75
The moment those words were spoken, the room fell silent.
What are the selection quotas for the youth dance exchange program in the Soviet Union?
I can understand the literal meaning, but why can't I understand it when they're put together?
Clearly, neither Meng Yingying nor Tong Jialan had ever heard of this.
"It's a spot for a youth dance exchange in the Soviet Union."
The one who answered them was Shen Meilan. As someone who had come prepared and knew the news in advance, she was someone who understood the situation.
Seeing everyone looking over, Shen Meilan bit her lip and said, "Do you all think I was doing well in the capital? Why did I take leave to go to the Northeast China League?"
"It's all for this spot."
Tong Jialan was straightforward, so she asked directly, "Then why don't you go from the capital? I remember the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the National Ballet of China have more opportunities to go out for exchanges and learning, right?"
Shen Meilan said bitterly, "These kinds of exchange and study sessions to the Soviet Union are rare even in the capital, and even if there are spots available, I wouldn't get one."
"With so many geniuses in the capital, if each person gets one spot, the quota will be divided up."
Therefore, she took a different approach, intending to use the opportunity of the Northeast China League to try and secure a spot for an exchange program in the Soviet Union.
Tong Jialan, "So, you don't have a chance in the capital, so you can only come to the Northeast to steal opportunities from people like us?"
I thought it was a game of overwhelming strength, but I didn't expect her to not even win the championship.
However, the result wasn't too bad, after all, she still managed to get second place.
It's fine to say such things in private, but saying them in public would be embarrassing for Shen Meilan.
"It's not really stealing. My mom is originally from Changshi. This time, I went back to my hometown with my mom and also participated in the competition with you guys."
Tong Jialan sneered and remained silent.
Meng Yingying interrupted their staring contest, getting to the heart of the matter, "So, how many people can go to the exchange and learning conference in the Soviet Union this time?"
That's the key point.
Yang Jie said, "Only the top three teams in the league are qualified to go to Jiangsu for exchange and learning."
Meng Yingying was even more puzzled. She frowned and asked, "If even the capital doesn't have many of these spots, why do we in the three northeastern provinces have them?"
In her understanding, such good things don't happen to local people.
"Good question."
Yang Jie gave her an approving look. "Why?"
"Because Manzhouli is very close to Chita, there are trains from here to Moscow. This train service is entirely operated by the Harbin Railway Bureau, and outsiders are not qualified to participate."
Even the capital city's circle is not acceptable; these are quotas and benefits within the three northeastern provinces.
Meng Yingying understood instantly, and she whispered, "This is a geographical advantage."
"right."
Yang Jie glanced at Shen Meilan before calmly saying, "Only by going to the Soviet Union for exchange and study can we return and try again to join the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the Central Ballet."
Meng Yingying understood instantly, but then she became puzzled.
"Isn't Shen Meilan already a member of the Capital Song and Dance Troupe? Why does she still need the opportunity to study in the Soviet Union to try and get into the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the National Ballet of China?"
Yang Jie did not answer this question, leaving the interpretation to Shen Meilan.
Shen Meilan had no choice but to say, "I am from the youth team of the Capital Song and Dance Troupe."
Meng Yingying and Tong Jialan exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
"Isn't the youth team the Capital Song and Dance Troupe?"
Tong Jialan asked the question.
Shen Meilan felt a little ashamed. She shook her head and said, "It's not that we added three words. We are the candidates. The real Capital Song and Dance Troupe does not need to add the words 'Youth Team'."
"If I can go to the Soviet Union to study, my chances of getting into the Capital Song and Dance Troupe will be greater."
This is the most crucial part.
Both the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the National Ballet of China highly valued their experience of visiting the Soviet Union.
Shen Meilan even said, "If you want to join the National Ballet of China and the Capital Song and Dance Troupe in the future, you not only need to have the ability, but also the experience of studying and exchanging ideas in the Soviet Union."
"This is the most basic standard."
This requirement alone shuts many people out; not only do you need talent, but you also need a prestigious background to get in.
After listening, Meng Yingying remained silent.
Tong Jialan said, "This is very unfair to people like us."
Ordinary people would never have the opportunity to study and exchange ideas in the Soviet Union in their lifetime, yet this is one of the basic standards for entering the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the Central Ballet Troupe.
This is really asking too much of anyone.
Yang Jie said, "These rules were originally designed to exclude ordinary people from this circle."
Otherwise, if too many people enter this circle, it will become an overabundance.
Only by being few and excellent can one stand out from the crowd.
This was the first time Tong Jialan had experienced the cruelty of the outside world.
Meng Yingying was alright; she knew all this in her past life. She wasn't the most talented, but she was certainly the one who was born into the best circumstances.
He was chosen from a good family, which is why he was able to be raised to stand at the top.
But similarly, there are people who are just as talented as her, with perfect pitch and a talent for dancing.
They might have been born in the countryside, in a remote place, and never had a chance to get ahead in their lives.
Thus, it was buried.
Yang Jie was referring to this situation: very few people are talented enough to reach the forefront.
"Alright, I've presented the awards. You can come find me again after the competition to discuss the specific rules."
Seeing that Meng Yingying and the others were puzzled, Yang Jie smiled and said, "I am the leader of this trip to the Soviet Union."
"So, we'll meet again later,"
She seemed ready to leave and didn't intend to stay any longer to watch the team competition.
Before leaving, Yang Jie walked to Meng Yingying's side, and after thinking it over, she finally asked, "Child, would you be willing to be my apprentice?"
"His only disciple."
The title was very tempting. Although Yang Jie had left the National Ballet of China, the fact that she could still serve as the leader of the exchange meeting to the Soviet Union showed that although she had left, she had not truly left.
Instead, it changed from above ground to underground.
As soon as Yang Jie finished speaking, the scene fell silent.
Everyone looked at Meng Yingying; this was a chance to rise to the top.
In the entire Northeast China region, Yang Jie held a transcendent position.
If she could become Yang Jie's apprentice, her future, with a chance to join the Capital Song and Dance Troupe and the National Ballet of China, would be practically guaranteed.
Everyone thought that Meng Yingying would not refuse.
Even Yang Jie thought so.
But the next second, Meng Yingying hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Teacher Yang, may I consider it?"
Fearing that Yang Jie might misunderstand, she frankly said, "My coach is a very good person and has given me a lot of help. I need to discuss with her and get her consent before I can find another teacher outside of this school."
When Coach Zhao heard this, her eyes welled up with tears.
Meng Yingying.
This child is always this good, no matter what.
Even though she knew the situation was in her favor, she was still able to suppress her interests and let her emotions take the lead.
In Meng Yingying's eyes, Coach Zhao was more important than famous teachers, and that alone was enough.
Coach Zhao thought that it was all worth it to have taken on such a student in her life.
It was totally worth it.
Yang Jie hadn't expected this answer. She raised an eyebrow and then nodded, "No problem. Since you're going to accept a new teacher, you naturally need your previous teacher's consent."
"If you've made up your mind, you can come to my house. This promise will remain in effect until the exchange and study conference in the Soviet Union."
Meng Yingying thought for a moment, then nodded, "No problem, I'll come to you as soon as I'm sure."
Although she said she was considering it, her attitude was respectful throughout, which made Yang Jie feel that she was not offended. On the contrary, she felt that Meng Yingying was very loyal and affectionate.
Yang Jie left just like that, and before leaving, she didn't forget to say to Director He, "Come find me again after you've made all the arrangements here."
Since leaving the National Ballet of China, she has stopped worrying about such trivial matters.
Of course, it's not her place to worry about it; someone below will naturally take care of it for her.
Yang Jie arrived quickly and left just as quickly, seemingly carefree, without any hesitation.
As for the upcoming team competition, she didn't even mention watching it. It's safe to say that among all the people present, apart from Meng Yingying, no one really caught her eye.
Yang Jie was about to leave.
Coach Zhao wanted to agree on Meng Yingying's behalf several times, but Director He stopped her and gently shook his head at her.
There should be give and take; some things don't need to be agreed to so quickly.
Coach Zhao sighed, "Yingying is a sentimental girl, and she doesn't understand the benefits involved. Why are you stopping me too?"
If she had agreed on the spot, Meng Yingying might already be Yang Jie's apprentice.
Director He glanced at her and said, "No one likes a business that's forced. Even your students understand this, but you, as the coach, don't."
No wonder you—
She was completely suppressed by Qin Mingxiu her whole life. If it weren't for her good fortune in her old age, when she took Meng Yingying as her apprentice, who would even know who Zhao Pingshui was?
Coach Zhao wasn't angry when she was told off; instead, she was quite pleased with herself, saying, "I just have this kind of luck, and I'm more successful than Qin Mingxiu."
She was suppressed by Qin Mingxiu for more than ten years, but in her old age, she finally stood up for herself thanks to Meng Yingying.
Once the news of Meng Yingying's victory gets out, everyone will probably know her name, Zhao Pingshui.
Qin Mingxiu, who enjoyed a life of glory for half his life, ultimately suffered disgrace and ruin because of his student Shen Qiuyue.
Looking back on these past twenty years, whether it has been a blessing or a curse is not something that can be explained in just a few words.
Seeing Coach Zhao's attitude, Director He next to him was a little surprised, "You are a very honest person, no wonder you can teach honest students."
They wouldn't even take a bite of the mountain of gold that was right in front of them.
She still needs to go back and ask her elders for their opinions. All I can say is that, judging from all the people who have seen it, Meng Yingying's nature is kind and honest, which is inherited from Coach Zhao.
However, she was smarter than Meng Yingying.
Seeing that Director He was looking at her like that, Meng Yingying touched her face uncomfortably. "What's wrong?"
"Call the top three in for a meeting with me."
"Let me explain the exchange and learning session in the Soviet Union to you."
Meng Yingying subconsciously said, "I still have the team competition to attend."
Even Tong Jialan herself had it.
Director He bluntly stated, "There are other teams competing in the team competition, but you have more important tasks to complete."
The main event this time is not the team competition, but the selection of the top three in the individual competition to go to the Soviet Union for study and exchange.
Even the judges for the team competition were handed over to Director He, leaving it to Director Liu to handle.
Meng Yingying turned to look at Ye Yingtao, who nodded at her, "Don't worry, Yingying. Your victory is the best source of confidence for us teammates."
Even if she's not there, they'll still do their best in the team competition.
With these words, Meng Yingying felt relieved and followed Director He to his office. However, they had just reached the entrance of the auditorium.
Shen Qiuyue walked over. Her eyelids were a little swollen, clearly she had cried more than once after the competition.
It took a great deal of courage for him to walk up to Director He again at this moment.
"Director He, I'd like to know, was the reward of going to Suzhou for exchange and study, which allows the winners of the top three places in the individual competition, decided suddenly, or was it predetermined?"
In fact, when Shen Qiuyue heard about this reward, she was struck dumb and stood there for a long time.
She couldn't believe it, but she had no choice but to believe it.
Only after Director He left did she muster the courage to ask the question, hoping to hear the answer: a reward decided on a sudden occasion.
Instead of a reward that was predetermined from the beginning.
The shrewd He Chu knew what she meant when she heard her question. She looked at her sympathetically and said, "It was decided a long time ago."
"No more than three people know about this award, and unfortunately, your troupe's head, Cao, is one of them."
Otherwise, Commander Cao wouldn't have been willing to spend an extra 7,000 yuan to sponsor all the expenses of this league match, even though he knew Shen Qiuya had lost.
Commander Cao had schemed and plotted, spending money and leveraging his connections. He finally managed to get Shen Qiuyue in.
To this end, she and Su Mingda plotted against Meng Yingying and Tong Jialan, all in order to eliminate two powerful rivals for Shen Qiuya.
In that case, she would have a chance to finish in the top three, or at the very least, she would be third.
Then she will be qualified to attend the study and exchange conference in the Soviet Union.
Unfortunately, despite all of Commander Cao's cunning, she never expected that on the competition stage...
In front of everyone, Shen Qiuyue abandoned the competition halfway through, becoming a deserter on the stage.
Director He's words were undeniably venomous; as soon as she finished speaking, all color drained from Shen Qiuya's face.
Even breathing seemed to have stopped.
If she weren't still standing alive in front of her, Meng Yingying would have thought she was about to die.
"Shen Qiuyue, you had the advantage of timing, location, and people in this competition, but you couldn't hold on until the end."
"I can only say that I have no one else to blame."
She could tell that Shen Qiuyue was getting stuck on a rut.
Shen Qiuyue stood still, like a statue, watching Meng Yingying and the others follow Director He to the office.
To discuss the exchange and study session in the Soviet Union.
She was excluded.
In fact, she was the one who gave up the opportunity that was within her grasp.
Thinking of this, Shen Qiuyue couldn't help but tremble all over. She clenched her teeth tightly, her mouth filled with a metallic taste, but she didn't open her mouth.
Chen Xiaoxiao, standing nearby, watched as a string of red blood beads trickled from the corner of Shen Qiuyue's mouth.
Chen Xiaoxiao was startled. She quickly grabbed Shen Qiuyue's hand and blurted out a series of urgent words.
"Shen Qiuyue, Shen Qiuyue?"
Shen Qiuyue's whole body was convulsing. She closed her eyes and said, "I'm fine."
He turned and left the auditorium like a walking corpse.
She dared not stay in the auditorium any longer, nor did she have the courage to participate in the team competition.
She lacked the courage to face Commander Cao, who had been arrested and was still not released.
And her mentor, who stayed at home waiting for good news after she was dismissed from her job in Jilin City.
Chen Xiaoxiao was a little worried, but then she saw that Shen Qiuyue was even turning her back to her and waving to her to leave.
She thought, "It should be alright, right?"
On the other side.
Meng Yingying left with He Chang and the others, and Qi Donghan followed right after, but he wasn't there to stalk them.
Instead, he stood at the door, quietly watching over Meng Yingying.
Qi Donghan looked at the closed door, thinking about how Meng Yingying danced on the stage. She was exceptionally beautiful and confident.
With top-notch professional skills, she shines brightly just by standing on the stage.
That was Meng Yingying, whom Qi Donghan had never seen before.
This was also the first time Qi Donghan felt a sense of uncertainty. Did the outstanding Meng Yingying really like him?
He didn't know.
It's unclear.
All he could do was stand at the door, the closest place to her, and watch over her.
Inside the office.
As soon as they entered, Director He took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for each of the three of them, saying, "Have a sip of tea to calm your nerves."
"I'm sure you understand now why the league is spending so much this year, letting you enter the training camp a month early."
Meng Yingying held the teacup, took a sip of tea, and immediately felt much better in her throat.
The intense dance I did on stage earlier made me sweat a lot, and this has soothed my throat.
Her eyebrows and eyes relaxed, and she sat there drinking tea without saying a word, appearing unusually well-behaved and quiet.
When Director He saw her like this, he thought to himself, "No wonder Commander Qi likes her, and Yang Jie likes her too. It's just that she's such a vicious woman."
She felt a surge of joy just looking at it.
As a wicked woman, full of scheming, who wouldn't like Meng Yingying, such a fair-skinned, well-behaved, and quiet girl?
Moreover, this child is kind-hearted; if you entrust your back to her, you won't have to worry about being stabbed in the back.
Thinking of this, Director He's face softened a bit. He took out three monk fruits and handed them to them, saying, "Monk fruits are very good for soothing the throat. You can each take one back to make tea."
Of course, the main purpose was to give it to Meng Yingying.
Giving it to Shen Meilan and Tong Jialan was just a side effect.
Meng Yingying accepted the monk fruit and thanked He Chuchang.
Director He shook his head, then walked to his desk, pasted a huge blueprint on the wall, and began analyzing it with Meng Yingying and the others on the spot.
"The prizes for this Northeast China League were jointly sponsored by Harbin Railway, the Sixth Pharmaceutical Factory, the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, and the Provincial Art Troupe."
It's clear that Director He is genuinely teaching them how to analyze situations.
"The Harbin Railway Bureau provided the trains and tickets, the Sixth Pharmaceutical Factory provided the money, and the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe and Cultural Troupe provided the personnel. It was through the cooperation of these four units that we were able to raise the funds. This is your reward for the opportunity to go to the Soviet Union for exchange and study."
"I can also say this directly: this kind of thing is very expensive and time-consuming. This is the first time it has been held, and I don't know if there will be a future one. I hope you can all seize this opportunity."
"certainly."
Director He laid out the unpleasant truths upfront: "We're not sending you to the Soviet Union for nothing, to get your resumes."
Now, Meng Yingying and the others all looked over.
He Chu cut straight to the point, “I need you to take this opportunity to try your luck with the Capital Song and Dance Troupe or the National Ballet of China in the future.”
"If all else fails, the Capital Performing Arts Troupe will do."
"We have pooled the resources of the entire province to send you to a higher stage. I hope that after you have established yourself in the capital, you will also be able to give back to your fellow villagers."
“We’ve been in the countryside for too long. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. We don’t know any information or resources in the capital. That’s our biggest weakness.”
“If this continues for a long time, there will be a talent gap in our population.”
It's already disconnected.
If it weren't for Meng Yingying, this wild genius, joining the team, the Capital Song and Dance Troupe would probably have taken two spots in the top three this time.
This is not what they want to see.
Shen Meilan neither spoke nor agreed.
Tong Jialan was so delirious from the fever that she was already quite remarkable for managing to finish the exam.
After securing a top-three finish, her taut string snapped.
So much so that her mind was completely muddled, and she didn't hear what Director He was saying at all.
Of course, Director He's words were mainly meant for Meng Yingying. Of the three people present, only Meng Yingying was the most likely to make a run for the stage in the capital.
She was the only one who was truly honest and straightforward.
Meng Yingying pursed her lips and after a long while said, "Do you want to share resources?"
"For example, the National Ballet of China's 'The Evergreen Pointer' dance, and the Capital Song and Dance Troupe's latest dance masters and techniques are all being sent to the three northeastern provinces?"
Director He was surprised by Meng Yingying's intelligence, and she snapped her fingers, "Intelligent."
"That's right. In fact, in special times, I need you to give back to our other students, to guide them in dancing, and to pave the way for them within your capabilities."
"Like us old guys, we're sending fresh blood to the capital again."
At this point, Director He, worried that Meng Yingying might refuse, frankly said, "Meng Yingying, I know that there might be some things about the cultural troupes and provincial song and dance troupes in the three northeastern provinces that might displease you."
"But I only hope this is temporary. I hope that when we need you in the future, we can all work together as one and move forward."
Just like these people, they are now supporting them.
Meng Yingying thought for a moment, "I can't completely agree to that right now."
"I can only say that if I ever reach that point in the future, I will naturally not forget my fellow villagers, as long as I do not violate my principles."
The place where her career began.
It was during her most difficult time that they took her in and gave her a place to work.
With these words, Director He was already quite satisfied. She turned to look at Shen Meilan and said, "This is also what I expect of you."
"You've taken advantage of my three northeastern provinces, and I hope that when we need you in the future, you'll stand up and help us."
Shen Meilan glanced at Meng Yingying, "I'm the same as her."
"I will agree if the conditions are met."
Director He said, "Okay."
When she went to see Tong Jialan, who was delirious from the fever, she decided to give up.
He then got straight to the point, saying, "There are four people in total for the exchange and study trip to the Soviet Union."
Meng Yingying and the others instinctively looked over, "Who else?"
Wasn't it supposed to be just the top three?
Director He kept everyone in suspense, saying, "You'll find out when the time comes. Anyway, it's September 7th now, and the departure date for the exchange meeting in Suzhou is tentatively set for the 17th. You'll have ten days to rest during this period, and you'll depart after ten days."
"As for your team leader, it is—Teacher Yang Jie."
Before she could finish speaking, there was a sudden, hurried knocking at the door.
"Something's wrong, Director He, something's happened."
"Shen Qiuyue has hanged herself!"
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Author's note: Bonus chapter for 22,000 nutrient solution. I can't take it anymore, I'm going to lie down now. Goodnight.
In addition, this book hasn't been gaining any new favorites or subscriptions, so I'm thinking of changing its title.
The Sickly Beauty of the Performing Arts Troupe Wins Another Championship [1970s]
Please give me some suggestions, I'm really bad at naming things, I'm so worried!
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