Good cannon fodder doesn't fight with the protagonist. Shen Ci pretended not to hear it, but it was the others who were unhappy.

The dance teacher looked sullen: "Who was making fun of Shen Ci just now?"

Bai Ziwei stood up nonchalantly and smiled at the dance teacher in an especially kind manner: "Teacher, I didn't make fun of him."

"I just think that buying hot searches to steal the attention of other artists in the same company is fine. But if you arrange a vase who can't do anything to come in and grab the attention on this kind of show, wouldn't it be a drag on everyone?"

"In order to prevent a big show that nine people worked hard to complete from being ruined by someone, the company should reconsider this."

Many people in the practice room have gradually stopped practicing and sat down to rest while eating melons.

When they heard Bai Ziwei say this, many people looked at Shen Ci.

They noticed this newcomer just now. Shen Ci has been frequently searched for one-day tours recently, and his popularity has been very high.

He acted well in dramas, and his variety show sense was passable. But when he practiced dancing, these artists who had been performing on various stages for many years could tell at a glance that Shen Ci was indeed a vase.

Bai Ziwei's words made them even more suspicious. Shen Ci's strength was indeed not suitable for staying in this show.

Will it really drag down the entire show?

Some more rational voices also quietly emerged.

"Although Shen Ci looks like he has no basic knowledge, I think he has a positive attitude towards learning and learns very quickly. How can it be as exaggerated as Bai Ziwei said?"

"That's right. It's impossible for the company to betray us all just for a newcomer..."

"Bai Ziwei's words make sense, but aren't they too directed at Shen Ci? He is a fellow apprentice in the same company."

"Yes, yes, I think so too. His emotional intelligence seems a bit low. Maybe the company's artist basic training course is a bit off."

“…”

Xia Qingqing, who was already angry after being scolded by Bai Ziwei, couldn't help herself at this moment: "What you said is unpleasant. We all started from scratch and worked hard. You have no right to deny other people's future, right?"

Bai Zi smiled innocently and sarcastically: "I'm just thinking about our entire program. Who doesn't want a perfect performance and stage? If a member does not do well, can't others even criticize him?"

"But if you're really that stingy, then I'll just shut up."

Xia Qingqing was furious: "You——!"

Shen Ci quickly said apprehensively: "I'm really not doing well right now. But don't worry, Brother Bai, I will work hard and will definitely not hold you back."

Bai Ziwei seemed to have heard a joke, with a slightly sarcastic look on his face: "Is it useful if I work hard?"

"Without perfect talent, no matter how hard you try, you will just be imitating others. You can't cultivate that kind of natural talent."

This remark was meant to mock Shen Ci, but it caused the faces of many artists around to change instantly, and many of them looked at Bai Ziwei with sullen faces.

How many people are there with outstanding talents?

Most of them have come to where they are today through blood, tears and sweat. Along the way, their dreams and futures have been constantly denied, and they have only been able to gain a firm foothold by gritting their teeth and continuing to work hard.

I didn’t expect that even though I was almost at the top, I would still be mocked for “my efforts being in vain”?

Artists need to have a good temper and not cause trouble, but this does not mean that they have to swallow their anger when being belittled and ridiculed, especially when the other party is just a newcomer who is not favored in the same company.

The dance teacher was so angry that he laughed: "If you are so talented, then come up and let everyone learn from you."

Bai Ziwei was stunned. What's going on?

Before he crossed into the book, his dancing skills were just average, good enough to perform at the class's New Year's Eve party.

However, in the original novel, the original owner was extremely talented in many arts, such as acting and singing, so he spoke such arrogant words without hesitation.

I learned it quite quickly just now, which should mean that the original owner is very talented in dancing... right?

Bai Ziwei was a little annoyed. Originally he just disliked Shen Ci, but was he going to implicate himself now?

"……no problem."

Bai Ziwei gritted his teeth, stood in the middle of the practice room and danced to the music.

Fortunately, the original owner's body did not let him down. Bai Ziwei jumped more and more smoothly, feeling a little surprised and proud.

Shen Ci watched carefully from the side, feeling emotional. It was different to be the protagonist, and you could pretend to be cool at will. This dancing talent and level were much better than his.

Others did not think the same way as Shen Ci.

"I say, how come you can't even control the strength? You do it so arbitrarily?"

"He didn't seem to be taking it seriously. I saw that he just went through a lot of the moves and then just skipped over them."

"Tsk - you're talking so arrogantly and rudely. I thought your abilities were so amazing."

“…”

While dancing, Bai Ziwei could clearly hear the artists around him making deliberate and harsh comments about her. She was so annoyed that she could hardly continue dancing. She made many mistakes because of her restlessness.

He was very puzzled. How did he offend these artists? Why were they all mocking him with guns and sticks? Were they all drugged by Shen Ci?

When the music ended, Bai Ziwei also stopped panting. No one applauded, but there were sighs and even some subtle boos.

Adding to the sarcasm of the onlookers just now, Bai Ziwei couldn't help but get angry and embarrassed: "You don't have to say the grapes are sour because you can't eat them, right? No matter how talented you are, you will definitely not be perfect when you just start practicing."

Xia Qingqing snorted: "Shen Ci has just started practicing, why are you mocking him? I really admire your double-standard skills!"

"That's right, and his words were so rude. He was even scolding Qingqing before the teacher came. How could he pass the company's artist assessment?"

"Shen Ci is not worthy of a genius like you, and we rookies certainly are not worthy either. Why don't we all quit as a group?"

“…”

Bai Ziwei's face became more and more ugly, and he stared at Shen Ci with gritted teeth.

Although I don't know why the situation has become like this, it is definitely related to this cannon fodder.

This guy is getting more and more vicious!

Shen Ci was bewildered by Bai Ziwei's hostile gaze. Wasn't he... transparent throughout the whole process?

If I mix, he will target me, and if I don't mix, he will also be hostile to me. Could it be that Bai Ziwei really has paranoid delusions?

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The dance teacher noticed Bai Ziwei's gaze and said softly, "Alright, practice hard."

After eating the melon and getting smelly, everyone left unwillingly.

***

The dance teacher came over to teach Shen Ci individually, and Shen Ci quickly focused his attention and followed her. However, after a lot of hard practice, Shen Ci still did not do well enough.

Bai Zi's slightly sarcastic look was like a physical object poking at Shen Ci from behind, making him feel like a thorn in his back.

Shen Ci's talent in dancing is not as good as her singing, so she finds it very difficult to practice. The dance teacher has been teaching Shen Ci with encouraging eyes, and several other artists have always come to correct Shen Ci's movements and do their best to support their teammates.

All these put Shen Ci under even more pressure, and he always felt that he was really holding back.

In the end, Shen Xunxun chose to leave the show before any arrangements were made for his departure.

The dance teacher just sighed when he heard this, and didn't force Shen Ci to go directly to the company to discuss it.

He bowed politely to the teacher and everyone in the practice room, then pushed the door open and left.

Bai Ziwei couldn't help but laugh: "Finally, he's gone. Wouldn't it have been better if he had done this earlier?"

Everyone's eyes immediately turned to look at Bai Ziwei, with angry expressions that almost said "Why aren't you the one leaving?" written all over their faces.

Bai Ziwei: “…”

Okay, I'm being targeted again.

It’s all Shen Ci’s fault anyway!

***

As soon as Shen Ci came out of the practice room, he immediately felt relaxed. The pressure of being a drag and the threat of the protagonist's halo all disappeared.

Well, isn't it just a year-end stage performance? Although it's a bit regrettable, it doesn't matter if it's gone. He will try his best to make up for it by catching up with other announcements.

But if he continues to stay by the protagonist's side and distract him, who knows what will happen to him because of the protagonist's halo.

Shen Ci didn't want to be "accidentally" hurt by Bai Ziwei again, so it would be wiser to just leave.

Being Buddhist is the most important quality a cannon fodder should possess in order to survive!

I don’t know who came up with the idea to put the two of them in the same show.

At this time, Brother Zhang, who was sitting in the office and talking on the phone, sneezed violently.

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon. Shen Ci was about to say goodbye to Brother Zhang and go home, but he ran into an acquaintance.

"Hey, it's Xiaoci, have you finished your dance practice?"

Yang Qi had just finished practicing a song and passed by with a guitar in his arms. He asked in surprise.

Shen Ci: "I don't want to perform that show anymore. Dancing is a bit difficult, and I'm just a pretty face and can't learn it."

He said it very confidently, and he was just short of putting his hands on his hips and announcing with a righteous indignation, "I am waste."

Yang Xi, a beauty-obsessed man, had no principles and immediately gave Shen Cishu a thumbs-up: "As expected of an idol, you have a very clear self-awareness!"

He is a fan of appearance, not career.

"However, you are no longer a pure vase now." Yang Liu smiled mysteriously.

Shen Ci thought he was going to brag about his looks again, so he quickly stopped him: "Stop, stop, don't--"

"You are quite talented at singing. Would you like to sing with me on the stage at the annual meeting? I am in need of a backing singer."

Shen Ci was surprised: "Huh? Didn't you say before that you looked down on all the singers in the company, so you planned to play and sing by yourself?"

Yang Xi: "Oh, really? I forgot. Well, I don't remember it anyway, why are you still worrying about it? Hahaha..."

Shen Ci: “…”

***

Shen Ci was transferred to Yang Xi's program, and this plan was quickly approved.

Brother Zhang was extremely excited, saying that Shen Ci had grown up and could even find resources for himself. He had never thought that a professional singer as famous as Yang Xi would condescend to work with a vase like Shen Ci.

Shen Ci: ...If I say that the resources came to me on their own, would you believe it?

Later, when Shen Ci heard Yang Qi introduce the song he was going to sing, he realized that he had changed the song.

The song we are going to sing now is also originally composed by Yang Gui, but it is more suitable for a duet.

This was obviously a song that Yang Gui had revised after taking the initiative to accept the refugee Shen Ci. Although Shen Ci didn't say it, he was still very moved in his heart.

This new friend of his is really awesome.

Shen Ci resumed his daily life of practicing songs with Yang Xi. And because he had been in contact and communicating with Yang Xi for a long time, Shen Ci had a deeper understanding of his new song. Xia Qingqing even came to ask him about his thoughts on this song.

This made the MV shoot go very smoothly, and it was finished in just one afternoon. The set was also full of joy and harmony.

After a busy month, the day of the annual meeting finally arrived.