Snow-Kissed Rose (GL) Chapter 50.2

Star of Spring released an extra segment this week, totaling three segments.

The first segment was released on June 18th, and it featured the show's first public performance. At the same time, voting channels were opened.

The second segment was released at noon on June 19th. Voting channels were temporarily closed during this period, and votes were tallied live.

The third segment was released at 4 PM on June 19th, featuring the recording of the first public performance's rankings.

After combining the online and live audience votes, Ren Qian announced the first public performance's official rankings and eliminated the bottom 24 trainees.

Following this second round of disqualifications, only 60 out of the original 101 trainees remained in the show.

With the sharp decrease in numbers, the class division rules were adjusted accordingly.

Based on their votes, the top 7 trainees would be assigned to Class A, trainees 8th to 20th to Class B, 21st to 40th to Class C, and 41st to 60th to Class D. Class E was dismissed entirely.

Song Yingshi ranked fourth in votes, while Huai Xu ranked fifth. Hence, the two successfully remained in Class A.

Most of Class A's trainees had joined the show with established fan bases and strong corporate backing, so Song Yingshi was satisfied with her and Huai Xu's results. This showed that their stage performances had attracted many fans.

As for the others, Tao Qin fell from Class B to Class C, Lu Xuewen climbed up from Class C to Class B, Dan Silan and Xing Huan remained in Class B, Wen Qingzi and Quan Yuanyuan remained in Class C, Lang Man was the Rank 60 Goalkeeper, and Wan Jiao successfully entered Class A with her votes...

Despite the ups and downs, everyone in Song Yingshi's immediate circle of friends remained in the show.

However, the other girl from the same company as Wan Jiao and Wen Qingzi was disqualified, even after Song Yingshi had helped her practice for her first public performance.

Because of this outcome, Wan Jiao couldn't bring herself to feel happy about her entry into Class A, her eyes red from crying.

Just as Wan Jiao was considering leaving with her little sister, the little sister in question pushed her away in annoyance and said, "Try to live up to your new status as a Pink Champion, Big Sis! Quickly go back to training! Oh, by the way, I'm taking your Switch with me."

When Wan Jiao heard her junior's remark, she instantly stopped crying and turned hostile, saying, "You're only allowed to catch butterflies and fish in the forest! You better not touch my saved files! Otherwise, once I get back, I'll—"

...

Following the departure of the second batch of trainees, many more empty beds appeared in the White Tower's dormitory area. Compared to the first elimination round, the feeling of emptiness in the dormitory area had become more prominent.

Trainees who had changed classes packed up their belongings and moved dormitories.

As Class A stayed the same size, Wan Jiao's entry meant that someone from Class A had to go. The person disqualified from Class A this time was Yan Ran. Hence, Wan Jiao became roommates with Rong Yi and shared the same living room with Song Yingshi and Huai Xu.

The production crew didn't schedule any activities tonight to give everyone time to familiarize themselves with their new environment and roommates.

Song Yingshi and Huai Xu didn't have to move dormitories, so they chose to practice independently.

After training for over an hour, Song Yingshi shook her shoulders and prepared to go downstairs for an evening run.

Knowing Huai Xu disliked running, Song Yingshi deliberately said, "I'm going downstairs for a run. Are you coming?"

Huai Xu naturally refused.

Song Yingshi pretended to persuade Huai Xu, asking, "Are you sure?"

Setting down her lyric book, Huai Xu asked, "Do you want me to join you?"

Song Yingshi left without saying anything.

When Song Yingshi arrived at the door, she heard Huai Xu softly laughing behind her.

After thinking about it, Song Yingshi found her actions laughable. She already knew Huai Xu wouldn't agree to running, so why did she insist on provoking Huai Xu? What was she trying to achieve?

...

When Song Yingshi returned from her evening run, her feet hesitated to move as she arrived outside her bedroom.

Recently, whenever Song Yingshi was alone with Huai Xu, she couldn't help but feel that something was amiss.

It wasn't that being alone with Huai Xu was agonizing. Rather, it was as if their bedroom had become a separate dimension where time moved slower than normal, and every moment Song Yingshi spent with Huai Xu became particularly noticeable.

Take the current situation, for instance. As soon as Song Yingshi approached the bedroom door, her ears were already listening for any movement inside.

—To Song Yingshi's surprise, there was sound coming from the room. Moreover, it sounded like there was more than one person inside.

When Song Yingshi opened the door, she saw Lu Xuewen, deep in thought with a notebook in hand, and Huai Xu, waiting for Lu Xuewen to conclude her thoughts.

Upon hearing the door opening, Lu Xuewen looked up and said, "Little Shi, welcome back!"

"What are you doing?" Song Yingshi asked.

"I came to discuss songwriting with Huai Xu," Lu Xuewen replied.

Lu Xuewen didn't sense anything was amiss when Song Yingshi wasn't around. But the moment the "young couple" was in the same room, she suddenly felt out of place, as if "tactless" was written all over her body.

Taking the initiative, Lu Xuewen said, "I hope you don't mind my intrusion, Little Shi. Don't worry; I'll be gone in another ten minutes."

"Why would I mind? Stay as long as you like," Song Yingshi said, laughing.

While Lu Xuewen was chuckling to herself, Huai Xu knocked on the table between them and asked, "Are you done thinking?"

"Almost, almost," Lu Xuewen said before biting the tip of her pen and circling something on the notepad. Then, she showed her idea to Huai Xu, and the two began quietly discussing the contradiction between melody and lyrics.

Song Yingshi didn't pay attention to their discussion, but while reaching for something, she inadvertently saw Huai Xu's profile, illuminated by the lamp. The lamp outlined the delicate contours of Huai Xu's profile and cast a shade on her jaw, creating a captivating contrast that was a mix of soft and hard.

Even when communicating with Lu Xuewen, Huai Xu didn't say much. Though, whenever she spoke, her words would instantly cause Lu Xuewen to fall into thought.

Huai Xu's voice was as pleasant as always, maintaining a low and gentle tone as she spoke to Lu Xuewen. As Song Yingshi listened in on their conversation, she couldn't help but be fascinated by Huai Xu's voice.

After Lu Xuewen left, Song Yingshi held a mug in one hand and reached for Huai Xu's empty mug with her other, teasing, "Thank you for your hard work, Instructor Huai."

Huai Xu paused at Song Yingshi's words.

After Song Yingshi refilled the empty mug and placed it back on Huai Xu's side, she saw that Huai Xu's gaze remained fixated on her, so she asked, "What's wrong? Don't dare to drink the water I served you?"

Hearing Song Yingshi's question and recalling how Song Yingshi had forced her to drink three cups of water yesterday, Huai Xu calmly replied, "We didn't start with you pouring me water last night."

Song Yingshi: "..."

While silently complaining about Huai Xu's tactlessness, Song Yingshi walked away and sat on the sofa. Then, while picking her nails, she said, "Thank you for your reminder. I won't forget to take my nightdress tonight."

"You're welcome," Huai Xu replied.

Song Yingshi drank some water in silence. She had wanted to take a shower upon returning initially, but since Lu Xuewen was around, she chose to postpone it. Now, after getting comfortable on the sofa, she found herself lacking motivation to get up, so she decided to let Huai Xu shower first.

While waiting, Song Yingshi had nothing better to do, so she looked at her hands, grabbed a nail clipper, and began trimming her nails.

Song Yingshi didn't know how long Huai Xu spent in the bathroom. She only heard the sound of water starting and stopping several times before Huai Xu called out to her softly, "Little Shi."

Song Yingshi took a moment to respond, "Hm?"

"I forgot my nightwear. Please help me get it," Huai Xu said.

Song Yingshi: "?"

"My underwear, too," Huai Xu added.

Song Yingshi: "??? "

After two seconds of staring at the bathroom door, Song Yingshi snorted, "Not interested. Come out and get them yourself."