"Next, let’s welco ng ixuan’s teammates: Jiang ixing, Zhou Xuefang, and Chen Yifan."
The three girls stood there, each looking a bit flustered and unsure.
"ng ixuan, if this competition were a war, who would you choose to be your comrade to fight alongside you?"
ng ixuan seed at a loss as she looked at the three people in front of her.
After hesitating for a mont, she said in a choked voice, "I feel like I can’t make a choice right now. It’s not that they’re not good; it’s that they’re all excellent."
Clearly, she wanted to leave the audience with the impression that her choice was made with great reluctance and only because it was unavoidable.
The audience began to buzz with speculation, wondering whom ng ixuan would choose.
At this mont, Yang Xiaoyue gave an instruction to Long Zitao, who didn’t seem eager to speak.
"Let the three teammates give their statents," Long Zitao said.
It was obvious that Yang Xiaoyue was helping ng ixuan craft an image as a loyal and sentintal person.
The three of them fell silent simultaneously—they genuinely didn’t know what to say in that instant.
Should they bluntly say they wanted to stay? Wouldn’t that make them seem selfish or manipulative?
And if they did say it, there was no guarantee they’d be chosen. Even if they prevailed, they’d likely be rcilessly criticized online.
Sotis, navigating life really is difficult. A simple, innocent action can suddenly make you look like soone scheming and insincere.
At this mont, Long Zitao spoke: "If you really want to stay here, just speak up and fight for the opportunity. There’s no sha in that—think of it like a job interview."
Long Zitao had to say this to alleviate their concerns and ensure the audience understood this as a fair and healthy competition.
Otherwise, if no one spoke and it turned into a one-person monologue from the chosen competitor, this entire "save round" segnt would lose its intended impact.
"It’s not shaful—really, it’s not shaful. Whoever wants to stay, go ahead and speak up." Long Zitao kept encouraging them.
The youngest, Chen Yifan, couldn’t hold it in anymore and decided to go first:
"When I first joined this group, I was always worried I’d be a burden. I kept telling ixuan that the happiest mont in this program for was the first day—because I got to et my favorite idol."
ng ixuan was touched by Chen Yifan’s sincerity.
Chen Yifan truly had a pure heart. She had joined the Magic Numbers Girl Group at 16, and unlike Galaxy, they didn’t operate with a "cannibalistic competition" model.
Everything for the group was ticulously arranged, so the girls there were united, innocent, and sheltered from much of the complexities of the world.
"I hope you’ll choose . But if you don’t, I’ll cheer for you from the sidelines."
With a bitter yet youthful smile on her face, Chen Yifan’s eyes showed hope, hesitation, and a faint reluctance to part.
ng ixuan, moved to tears, could no longer hide her emotions.
Zhou Xuefang took the microphone next. In that mont, she felt truly uncomfortable. Since she was a child, she had been exceptional—singing, dancing, and entering the company all went smoothly for her.
But her confidence had been utterly shattered by this program.
Surrounded by countless equally talented peers, she experienced firsthand how hard it was to break into the entertainnt industry.
Now, to say outright that she wanted to stay felt embarrassing to her.
"I feel like I haven’t done well enough, and that’s why it’s so hard for you to decide."
Her words implied that her inadequacy had put ng ixuan in the difficult position of having to choose.
"Just trust your choice—it’s okay." Zhou Xuefang still couldn’t let go of her pride to outright ask to stay.
Jiang ixing took the microphone next. As the center of the Bright Moon Girl Group, she had perford on countless stages and had more exposure to the real world.
She didn’t see asking for an opportunity as sothing shaful—applying for a job ant convincing the employer.
"Honestly, I really want this opportunity. But I don’t want to make you feel uneasy either."
"If I have to leave, it’s okay too. We accomplished an amazing performance together, and I feel like I’ve already grown because of it."
But at this point, she couldn’t help breaking down in tears. Deep down, she desperately longed to stay.
She knew this was the best chance she had to make a na for herself.
Above, Lai Ruoxuan was crying uncontrollably, unable to even look down below.
The other girls stood silently, lost in their thoughts as they watched the scene unfold.
"Please turn your backs to the pyramid so ng ixuan can make her choice," Long Zitao said gently.
The three turned around, closing their eyes as if being boiled alive in anxiety.
ng ixuan stepped forward, mories of their shared efforts, tears, joys, and hard work flashing through her mind.
Jiang ixing felt a hand on her shoulder and heard the overwhelming cheers from the crowd.
She knew then that ng ixuan had chosen her.
Unable to hold back her emotions, Jiang ixing crouched on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably.
Zhou Xuefang and Chen Yifan, anwhile, showed faces of bitter disappointnt and sorrow.
Truthfully, ng ixuan had already made up her mind before descending from the pyramid.
Chen Yifan lacked the skills needed. Taking her along would drag her down, and the difficulty of the second public performance would certainly exceed the first.
Zhou Xuefang’s technical abilities were outstanding—her singing and dancing were on par with, if not better than, ng ixuan’s. Choosing her would an selecting a rival.
Jiang ixing, although a capable singer, had diocre dancing skills and a soft personality. She would be more likely to follow ng ixuan’s lead.
Weighing the pros and cons, she went with the latter.
Above, Lai Ruoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, crying and laughing. From the elimination seats, Lu Peiqin also smiled through her tears.
The Bright Moon Girl Group mbers had a bond as deep as, if not deeper than, the Magic Numbers Girl Group.
After all, the Magic Numbers Girl Group had financial backing—they didn’t have to worry about survival but were discarded when no longer economically viable.
The Bright Moon Girl Group, on the other hand, had fought together for survival, creating a unique and profound connection.
ng ixuan hugged the other two tightly, crying her heart out. Her feelings were undoubtedly genuine.
But often, emotions and reality cannot coexist.
Tears flowed from everyone, as though they couldn’t stop crying today.
"I chose Jiang ixing because, out of the three, her practice was slightly better," ng ixuan stated. "Of course, the other two are also incredible."
"This decision cannot include personal feelings—only then is it fair to everyone."
Jiang ixing genuinely believed her hard work had moved ng ixuan, while the other two blad themselves for not trying hard enough.
"I won’t let ixuan down. I’ll give my all in the next public performance and never drag anyone down," Jiang ixing said with utmost seriousness.
ng ixuan held Jiang ixing as they walked toward the pyramid.
Those awaiting their fate and those eliminated looked at them with envy.
Lai Ruoxuan ran down from above, first hugging ixuan to express her gratitude, then tightly embracing Jiang ixing.
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