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No matter how eloquent Fang Lin Kong was, he could not change his unfavorable situation. Moreover, having been out of touch with domestic news for a long time, he had just learned about a term called Super Girl. Perhaps a local television station was trying to boost its ratings, or maybe it was simply a stroke of genius. A talent show for girls with no restrictions on qualifications had become one of the hottest topics in the country this year.
Ding Qingya participated in this program, of course, at the urging of Cen Xiaoying. All five girls from their street dance group entered the selection, and Ding Qingya achieved a commendable position in the top ten. However, the best performer was still Cen Xiaoying, whose popularity reportedly surpassed that of last year's winner, Li Yuchun, known as "Brother Chun." She had amassed an impressive fan base of two million eight hundred thousand. As this program was nearing its end, Ice King, with unmatched financial strength and generous contracts, signed twenty-two youthful and beautiful girls from other companies.
For these girls in their teens and twenties, entering a major international record label was already quite tempting. Additionally, Ice King had a keen eye and did not focus on those ranked higher. Aside from Ding Qingya, who was a special case that Ice King fought hard to secure from the organizing entertainment company, he did not reach out to the others. Thus, only the monsters from Dark World knew that Ice King, the invisible godfather of Hollywood, had made his move.
Living with Ding Qingya was another girl named Zhou Liangying. Unfortunately, she had made a mistake during her performance at the beginning and did not achieve any recognition. She was eliminated in the first round. However, Zhou Liangying was exceptionally attractive and could easily compete with anyone in the top ten of Super Girl. Her voice was charming and carried an indescribable musicality. Unfortunately, due to her busy academic schedule, she had little time to practice singing, which led to her failure.
The shock of Fang Lin Kong barging into the bathroom left Zhou Liangying distrustful despite his apologies. Ding Qingya's expression was equally grim. It should have been a joyous occasion for her boyfriend to visit from afar. However, if today's incident were to spread—saying that Ding Qingya's boyfriend was a fierce lecher who first barged into her roommate's shower instead of greeting her—it would be disastrous.
Ding Qingya did not know when Fang Lin Kong had entered, while Zhou Liangying firmly believed that Ding Qingya had let this lecher in. Hearing that she was bathing, Fang Lin Kong had recklessly intruded. If it weren't for Zhou Liangying's good relationship with Ding Qingya, even Ding Qingya might have been blamed for not stopping him in time. Nevertheless, Zhou Liangying's expression remained very displeased.
Fang Lin Kong cursed Ice King inwardly and racked his brain to change the awkward topic. Since he couldn't defend himself, he decided to ignore it altogether.
"Wen Yi and Chen Mingbin are downstairs with Ma Jingjie. Let's go down together for dinner later!"
Zhou Liangying scoffed at this suggestion and said, "I'm afraid you'll put something in my drink; dinner is out of the question! This young lady has no time to dine with a bunch of lechers!"
Although Ding Qingya was annoyed, she still needed to defend her boyfriend and did not want to fall out with Zhou Liangying. She believed Fang Lin Kong's expression was genuinely innocent and trusted that he did not mean any harm. In fact, even if Fang Lin Kong had done something inappropriate, Ding Qingya would turn a blind eye and try her best to defend him. Moreover, this situation indeed seemed somewhat unfair to Fang Lin Kong.
Ding Qingya wanted to give Fang Lin Kong an opportunity to save face; seeing his embarrassed and flustered expression made her feign annoyance as she said, "We're going to support Cen Xiaoying live soon; we can't go out with you now. This time Super Girl is deciding the top three; I can't miss the chance to cheer for Sister Cen!"
At this moment, Fang Lin Kong realized he could seize the opportunity and immediately responded, "Then we'll accompany you over there later! Perfect timing for cheering!"
Zhou Liangying shot him a disdainful glance and said, "We're going on stage; no matter how capable you are now, you can only stay outside the television station. It's impossible for you to get in!"
Fang Lin Kong dared not argue against Zhou Liangying's words. He casually picked up his phone and called Wen Yi and the other two downstairs for dinner. Upon hearing Fang Lin Kong's call, Wen Yi quickly swallowed his food and urged Chen Mingbin and Ma Jingjie to get up and leave immediately.
Guan Lin furrowed her brows slightly. During their brief conversation, she realized that these three young men were not ordinary individuals. Although Wen Yi appeared to be just another lecherous fat boy, the subtle aura they exuded during their dialogue was distinctly different from that of an average youth who had not seen much of the world.
With a single phone call, Fang Lin Kong stood up and left without even saying goodbye to her. This nonchalant attitude was far removed from that of a high school student who would blush at the sight of a pretty girl.
"I should go check on Ding Qingya and see how things are over there! Fang Lin Kong seems quite capable, but Wu Young Master shouldn't be underestimated either!"
Having made up her mind, Guan Lin prepared to leave after giving a nod to her subordinates. However, just as she was about to move, the restaurant staff refused to let her go because Wen Yi and his companions had ordered food that had yet to be paid for.
Unbeknownst to them, Guan Lin was cursing herself fiercely. They had never paid for their meals before because such ostentatious displays were always handled by the wealthier Fang Lin Kong. Their role was simply to eat.
Zhou Liangying was quite annoyed, but Fang Lin Kong skillfully navigated the situation with a calm demeanor, making it difficult for her to retaliate. It wouldn’t do for her to lose her composure and engage in a shouting match with Fang Lin Kong. Besides, the earlier incident was already too embarrassing to conceal. If she were to shout it out loud, it would only bring shame upon herself. Being interrupted in the bathroom by a man would lead to all sorts of unfounded speculations regardless of the circumstances.
When Wen Yi and the others arrived upstairs, Fang Lin Kong pulled out a lockpick, allowing the three of them to cautiously peek inside. Ice King had long since removed the Battle Barrier. Their sneaky behavior caught Zhou Liangying off guard. When she discovered that the door lock had been violently tampered with, her dislike for Fang Lin Kong grew even stronger.
Fang Lin Kong certainly wouldn’t share his recent misfortune with Wen Yi and the others. Meanwhile, Wu Young Master had already fled the scene, and by the time Guan Lin arrived late, she saw nothing but an empty room; even Fang Lin Kong and his group had already left.
Now with two additional people in tow, Fang Lin Kong discreetly summoned his powers and transformed their five-seater sedan into a much larger Hummer without anyone on the street noticing. However, he still underestimated the situation. When Zhou Liangying knocked on the door of an adjacent room, a dozen youthful and attractive girls rushed out, leaving the four boys wide-eyed in surprise. Zhou Liangying intentionally created this scenario as revenge for what had just happened.
Hearing that they were going to support tonight's finals, these girls certainly wouldn’t miss out. Although it was still early, girls naturally loved shopping and began clamoring to go out. Fang Lin Kong found it difficult to extricate himself from this situation and could only follow along with a pained expression behind the throng of girls. Even Ding Qingya found it awkward to get too close to him at this moment. Wen Yi muttered, "Well now we’re four little followers behind him. How did you manage to attract such a crowd, Fang Lin Kong?"
Under Zhou Liangying’s deliberate promotion, it didn’t take long for all the girls to learn about Fang Lin Kong’s identity. The various whispers made him want to cover his ears. Fortunately, this group of girls wasn’t considered top contenders in the competition. As they walked down the street together, despite being surrounded by so many beautiful girls attracting attention, no one approached them.
Not far from the hotel entrance in a café, Wu Young Master watched Fang Lin Kong and his entourage strut around with an odd smile creeping onto his lips. The lone bodyguard remaining behind him noticed his boss's expression and felt a chill run down his spine. The flustered appearance Wu Young Master had shown earlier when confronted by Fang Lin Kong was nowhere in sight now; he had changed into a new suit that looked effortlessly stylish.
"Get in touch with those underground fighters soon and let them know my intentions. I want them to participate in an additional competition. If someone dies, it's on me!"
"Got it! I'll take care of it right away!"
The Black-Clad Man did not want to provoke the Boss's wrath. Although he had a feeling that those seemingly indifferent youths were not comparable to the fighters under the Boss's command.
The television station was not a heavily guarded place, but it was certainly not somewhere ordinary people could enter freely. However, a few ordinary guards at the entrance were no match for Fang Lin Kong and his companions. Without an invitation letter, they would never have been able to access the Selection Venue. But Fang Lin Kong had his ways of blending in.
The group stealthily used the Escape Technique to slip into the vicinity of the Broadcast Hall. They found a few youths who looked about their age and knocked them out, stuffing them into a dusty storeroom. After taking their invitation letters, the four of them swaggered inside. Then they found a secluded corner and quietly watched.
This popular program was being broadcast live, and any slip-up was unacceptable.
Fang Lin Kong watched for a while; although he felt the atmosphere was lively, he couldn't quite get into it. On the other hand, Wen Yi and the others immediately joined in with the crowd, cheering enthusiastically for Cen Xiaoying on stage.
Today's television programs were diverse; as long as they could attract viewers' attention, anything could be done. Those eager to participate in such events were often loyal viewers who didn't care about right or wrong. As several of the strongest girls sang and danced on stage, the atmosphere grew increasingly intense.
Just as Fang Lin Kong was feeling drowsy and bored, something suddenly fell from above and landed in his arms. Not knowing what had happened, he picked up the bouquet in his hand while looking around in confusion. The camera had already turned towards him, and with the loud music surrounding him, he felt somewhat lost. It was Wen Yi who quickly nudged him and said, "This event allows you to go up and ask your idol a question that's important to you. Go on! Don't be shy and embarrass yourself."
Only then did Fang Lin Kong realize what was happening. He shook the bouquet in his hands and stepped onto the stage under the host's guidance. He glanced around at five uniquely charming girls and quickly decided on Cen Xiaoying as his target.
Cen Xiaoying recognized Fang Lin Kong; after all, they had gone out together several times before. She smiled and asked him, "What question do you want to ask me? Go ahead and ask quickly! I promise to answer honestly. But I don’t think I have anything that would interest others much?"
Cen Xiaoying's words carried a double meaning. She was also curious about how Fang Lin Kong ended up in this situation. She had heard from Ding Qingya that Fang Lin Kong had gone to France for some reason. As for participating in some university exam called Cloud Cloud, it didn't sound credible at all. Ding Qingya was also worried about potential problems and had made a copy of Fang Lin Kong's invitation letter to show Cen Xiaoying. However, after looking at it multiple times, she couldn't find any issues or anything trustworthy about it. Even searching online yielded no clues.
Fang Lin Kong thought for a moment and cheerfully waved at everyone with great poise, standing confidently on stage without any signs of stage fright.
He confronted Cen Xiaoying with an unexpected response: "I actually don't have any questions to ask, but I do have a small wish that I hope can be fulfilled. I've written a song for you privately, which I originally intended to post online. I never expected to have this opportunity to be so close to my idol today. Would you mind singing this song softly for me?"
The dramatic turn of events instantly ignited the already lively atmosphere in the studio to its peak. Countless young girls spontaneously shouted in unison: "Xiaoying! Sing one! Xiaoying! Sing one..." The noise escalated wildly.
Even the host sent by the organizers couldn't control such a scene; amidst the excitement of the crowd, Cen Xiaoying helplessly said, "Then please give me the lyrics; it's my first time singing it without practice, so it might be quite terrible!"
As soon as Cen Xiaoying's voice faded, countless fans began to shout loudly, "Cen Xiaoying, you are the best! We love you, Cen Xiaoying!"
Fang Lin Kong chuckled and casually pulled out an A4-sized printed sheet filled with beautiful musical staves and notes. In the center of the staves, the lyrics were neatly written in a standard script.
After handing the lyrics and sheet music to Cen Xiaoying, Fang Lin Kong reached behind his neck and pulled out a four-foot-long purple bamboo flute.
When Fang Lin Kong brought the flute to his lips, a soft, flowing, elegant sound resonated throughout the venue. Cen Xiaoying was initially unsure of how to begin singing; after all, having lyrics without a melody meant no one could sing it. Although she had the sheet music in hand, singing without familiarity could easily lead to a mishap. In the Super Girl competition, at such a crucial moment, any fleeting smile could result in elimination. Having worked so hard to reach this point, Cen Xiaoying did not want to give up easily.
Fang Lin Kong's accompaniment was like a timely gift for Cen Xiaoying. Following the tune he played, she gradually began to sing along with the rhythm. The slightly old-fashioned melody and simple music combined with her gentle voice instantly silenced the noisy hall. Fang Lin Kong naturally did not understand anything about lyric writing or composition. However, during his dull days of cultivation as Voidbreaker, he had dabbled in various arts including music. This melody was one of Voidbreaker's unfinished works.
It goes without saying that Fang Lin Kong did not know how to play the flute either, but this bamboo flute was a peculiar treasure. Although it lacked any formidable power and could not be used for combat, its quality was slightly better than that of ordinary fine instruments. Yet this flute possessed an elegant ability to automatically play wonderful melodies. Fang Lin Kong only needed to perform a specific gesture and pretend to play.
To enhance the atmosphere, Fang Lin Kong also cast a spell similar to a soul-capturing charm.
After a while, as the music gradually faded away, Fang Lin Kong quietly slipped back to the corner where Wen Yi and the others were sitting. The audience erupted into applause. Following that were loud cheers from the fans. Just from this brief performance, Cen Xiaoying's popularity soared once again.
As Fang Lin Kong passed by Ding Qingya and Zhou Liangying, he noticed that Zhou Liangying looked at him with a somewhat different expression.
No matter when it was, talented and handsome boys were always more popular.
(To be continued)
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