Ma Yingying stepped onto the stage.
The dance music began to play, and she stood in the spotlight.
Then, she moved her body slightly, starting her warm-up.
As soon as they saw her move, the bullet comments started to flood in.
【That's it?】
【This is it?】
【I thought she was going to be some great dancer. What a waste!】
It wasn't that people were being unnecessarily harsh.
It was because her performance was truly mediocre.
【I used to think Lu Keke, who was overshadowed by Lin Muci and the others on "Idol Next Door," was pathetic. I really need to apologize to Lu Keke... Lu Keke's performance was much better than this woman's.】
【Lu Keke retired from the industry out of sheer embarrassment.】
【How does this Ma Yingying have the audacity to boast about how great she is?】
【Oh my god... she's like a rusty robot, her movements are so awkward.】
【Seriously, no balance at all.】
She finished her dance with great enthusiasm and seemed quite pleased with herself.
"This song was written for me by Mike, and the choreographer is me," she announced.
"I incorporated some special techniques. I've been dancing since I was five or six, so I'm very familiar with dance moves."
"Dancing is as easy as eating or breathing for me!"
Her fans' brows furrowed.
【That's it?】
【This? And she dares to brag?】
【Dancing since she was five, and she can't even keep up with the beat? Any student from a dance major could outdo her a hundred times over!】
【Seriously, does she actually think she's dancing well?】
In fact.
Ma Yingying appeared incredibly confident. She looked up at Lin Muci.
"Isn't it your turn?"
She actually had the nerve to invite Lin Muci onto the stage.
As the live audience watched the smile on the clear-skinned girl's lips, they immediately felt a sense of reassurance.
"Okay. I'll go change, and I'll be right back."
The program went into a commercial break, allowing Lin Muci to change.
Her fans' hearts fluttered like they were being scratched by cat claws, filled with immense tension.
【What dance is Xiao Ci going to do? "Phoenix Reborn"? That's a classical dance. Or maybe "Breaking Through the Mist"? The debut song, I remember it's very difficult...】
【Do we even need to worry? Lin Muci is someone who excels at everything. I'm not worried about Xiao Ci at all.】
【Instead, I'm worried about someone seeing Xiao Ci's performance and feeling so ashamed and angry that they leave.】
【In a fit of rage.】
That was indeed likely.
The commercial break ended quickly, and the show returned to the stage.
Amidst the darkness, a spotlight slowly illuminated. The girl, her hair tied in a high ponytail, changed into a white dance outfit. From the very beginning, she executed a breathtaking backbend followed by a spin, almost soaring through the air. She resembled a proud and pure white crane!
Instantly, her fans were mesmerized, their mouths agape.
【Xiao Ci has adapted the dance moves again!】
【Did she incorporate some ballet elements... It's so amazing, she truly deserves the title of unparalleled beauty.】
Ma Yingying's face darkened slightly.
And then, in the next moment.
Lin Muci began to sing.
"The Phoenix Reborn is the Phoenix."
"We shall ultimately be immortal and glorious."
She glanced at Ma Yingying.
She had even raised the pitch on the original melody!
"As a Phoenix, the Phoenix never dies."
"Its heart beats passionately forever."
"Burn freely in the flames."
"I am the sole Empress of this world."
This part was incredibly rousing. Coupled with her dance moves and the live sound recording, her live singing was unbelievably awe-inspiring. This section was simply stunning, incredibly stunning.
This high note was originally sung by Aurora.
But Lin Muci's live rendition, with the raised pitch, thrilled everyone.
【Damn, Xiao Ci is amazing, her high notes!!! Did you hear that? I feel like every pore on my body has opened up!】
【Lin Muci is so awesome!】
Her fans were so thrilled their scalps tingled.
They were on cloud nine.
【This is actually live singing... no autotune.】
【It's astounding, and she's not just standing still singing, she's dancing too!】
【And it's a high note following difficult dance moves, what does that even mean... I'm speechless. I never imagined this moment would happen on a live broadcast.】
【Compared to Xiao Ci, Ma Yingying really seems like a mere clown... Can you understand? Ma Yingying is just too ridiculous.】
Her fans sighed.
Lin Muci's performance was indeed impactful enough.
To the point of leaving people stunned.
Lin Muci raised her eyes and looked at Ma Yingying, who had become completely rigid, like a statue. She asked her.
"If Senior Ma Yingying thinks I'm not qualified, then who is qualified to represent the East?"
She retorted to Ma Yingying,
Which sounded very sarcastic.
Because Ma Yingying's skill was not even one-tenth of hers.
And she had dared to speak so boastfully before.
Ma Yingying was completely stunned.
Frozen like a block of wood.
Why didn't anyone tell her this girl was so powerful?
She seemed to be sleepwalking.
When the host interviewed her, she just smiled foolishly, as if she didn't even know how to make polite conversation.
Lin Muci glanced at Ma Yingying, a smile playing on her lips.
She straightened up and explained the meaning behind her performance to the camera.
The girl who was exceptionally talented on stage.
Yet soft and demure off stage.
A contrasting charm.
"Our group, Girl Generation, in our third single, 'Phoenix Reborn,' we want to pass on a spirit of bravely breaking through one's limits."
"No matter when, strive as hard as a phoenix reborn from ashes."
"Every girl, as long as they try their best, can become an immortal phoenix in this world."
"Perhaps we are not yet excellent enough to represent the entire East, but we hope everyone can learn more about our Eastern traditional culture."
"And I believe that good spirits are universal, regardless of where they are."
"I will continue to learn, practice diligently, and do my best to bring you the best performances."
The sweet girl.
Made even the camera reluctant to shift away.
Ma Yingying, utterly defeated by Lin Muci, slunk off the stage. Her manager whispered something in her ear, and Ma Yingying's eyes widened.
"Impossible? How could I be receiving such widespread negative criticism?"
"I haven't done anything..."
Her manager gave a bitter smile.
"The online sentiment towards you is very unfavorable right now. Everyone generally believes you were bullying Lin Muci. Your performance was too aggressive, forming a stark contrast with hers."
"Your account has lost hundreds of thousands of followers... Everyone thinks you've gone too far, and that your performance can't compare to Lin Muci's..."
Ma Yingying's face contorted with rage!
How could this happen?
She refused to believe it!
Lin Muci, having just finished her segment, walked past her. Ma Yingying lunged forward, raising her hand. Lin Muci looked at her, a hint of subtle mockery playing on her lips.
"You didn't seriously think there were cameras here, did you?"
Ma Yingying's manager quickly rushed forward to restrain her.
"Don't be impulsive! Yingying... you can't afford to lose any more fans!"
Although many had already been lost.
This was a fatal blow!
Lin Muci smiled and whispered to Ma Yingying, in a voice only she could hear.
"You'll lose even more."
Idols.
It all comes down to skill.
Those who merely fill a role will eventually reveal their true selves!