Snow-Kissed Rose (GL) Chapter 84.2

Although the audience was stirred up by the interaction between Snow-Kissed Rose, Song Yingshi and Huai Xu's voices weren't audible to the other trainees at the scene, so their conversation didn't attract any attention.

Huai Xu was the only one impacted by Song Yingshi's "I Like You."

While Huai Xu was in a daze, Lu Xuewen raised her hand and said, "Huai Xu, get ready."

Huai Xu turned toward Lu Xuewen, her eyes quickly regaining their focus. She then turned on her microphone again when the song's prelude started to play.

To many trainees' surprise, Huai Xu sang a melodic rap.

Melodic rap was similar to R&B, but it was actually a fusion of R&B and hip-hop. Its characteristics leaned toward pop music, giving it a wider audience. Regardless, it was still rap at its core, demanding a certain level of rapping proficiency from its singers.

Most importantly, Huai Xu had never rapped in Star of Spring.

In the Initial Rating Performance, Huai Xu showcased her compositional talent and divine singing voice. In the first public performance, she solidified her status as Star of Spring's top vocalist. In the second public performance, she displayed sexy and captivating dance moves, completely overturning her previous image and becoming a well-rounded idol.

Compared to her dance capabilities, Huai Xu's ability to rap created a greater contrasting charm. This was because music and dance were two distinct fields, making direct comparisons difficult for the audience. However, rap was part of the field of music, and "Falling Asleep," the song she was famous for, was starkly different in style from rap.

At this time, the audience's interest was also aroused. However, since Huai Xu was delving into new territory, voices of doubt naturally arose.

"Screen recording, activated!"

"Can she sing well?"

"Her rap is probably at an amateur level. Regardless, let's listen."

Huai Xu gave the audience a strong impression of being a love song singer in the early stages of Star of Spring. It was also common knowledge that she was new to the entertainment industry and had received limited training. Hence, while the audience looked forward to her rap, they didn't hold too much expectation.

"She's probably just rapping for fun since it's a casual event, right? If she really was great at rapping, she would've performed it on an actual stage."

This bullet comment received over 500 likes in no time, indicating that it represented the views of many spectators.

But when Huai Xu sat on the high chair on stage, stretched her legs, and started singing, all doubts and speculations promptly disappeared, replaced by countless exclamation marks.

Huai Xu sang in a low voice, but her usual coldness stood strong. Amidst the bass and drums, her voice repeatedly tapped on the audience's eardrums.

Huai Xu pronounced words with precise rhythm, and her breathing and stress were on point. She would occasionally go against the original melody, adding a sudden pause to vary the rhythm and create a rich flow. Then, she would effortlessly slide back into the rhythm and start a new wave of "slaughter."

It was as if the other side of Huai Xu, which was usually hidden in her body, emerged during this song. She fully unleashed her aura as she looked down at everyone from above, her face, which was colder than usual, driving her audience crazy.

The song's melodic parts were even easier for Huai Xu. On the makeshift stage, her natural timbre was highlighted even further. The simple melodies she sang numbed her listeners, and before anyone could recover, her aggressive rap would hit them in the heart once more, stirring up endless waves of excitement.

The trainees at the scene were thoroughly ignited, and cheers rose.

"Huai Xu! Huai Xu!"

"Huai Xu, you're amazing!"

Although most of the audience watching through a screen couldn't appreciate the nuances of Huai Xu's performance, her smooth and rhythmic rap was more than enough to get them shaking their heads and legs. Despite this being a simple karaoke session, Huai Xu had put on a stage-worthy performance.

"Ahhh! Big Sis is an Omniponent Ace!!!"

"I'm already on my knees! Huai Xu, what other surprises do you have that I'm unaware of?!"

"Ahhh! My wife is so cool! I love her so much!"

"Sigh. I didn't want to be hooked, but what can I do when this woman is rapping while looking at me?"

…

As Huai Xu brought her performance to a climax, the trainees' cheers also peaked.

As Huai Xu got off stage, Lu Xuewen promptly approached her and asked, "Sis, why have I never known you were so good at rapping? Were you really an amateur before? How many talents do you possess?"

"You speak as if you don't know how to rap," Huai Xu said, chuckling.

"There's a huge gap between knowing how to rap and being awesome at it," Lu Xuewen said resentfully and enviously.

Huai Xu was about to respond to Lu Xuewen when Wu Wei and another trainee approached her. By the time their conversation concluded, a new accompaniment had started to play, its melody soft and warm like an embrace.

Huai Xu raised her chin, looking past Lu Xuewen, at the high chair on stage and its new occupant, Song Yingshi.

Coincidentally, Song Yingshi also turned her head at this very moment, their gazes seemingly colliding yet simultaneously isolated in two completely different worlds.

Song Yingshi's voice was mellow when she sang. And when she sang a song full of warmth and love, her voice became even more intoxicating.

I like to follow you like this

Wherever you take me

Your face, slowly gets closer

Tomorrow also slowly, slowly becomes clear

[1]

…

The hot-blooded ferocity that had just been awakened by Huai Xu's rap gradually became tame and submissive under Song Yingshi's soothing voice.

Song Yingshi's song was full of emotions, creating an image of a bright and hopeful future for her listeners. Everyone who listened to her singing felt like they could visit a world full of tenderness just by closing their eyes.

When listening to Song Yingshi's song, even the bullet comments grew silent, let alone the trainees listening to it live.

This was the last song of their karaoke session, and it was the perfect song to conclude their mini-event. When listening to it, they felt as if nothing had truly ended, that everything still echoed, and there was no need for sadness.

The trainees swayed their bodies with the music's rhythm. Meanwhile, the cameras captured every detail through their lenses, including the trainees who had snuck out of the studio to cry.

Upon seeing a VJ following them out of the studio, one of the crying trainees faced the camera and said, "I really can't stand the atmosphere inside… Everyone is happy… All of us… Everyone gets along so well… It's hard to see anyone leave… But tomorrow will be the day we part ways… My heart can't stand it…"

The happier the times, the more difficult it would be to say goodbye.

Between Song Yingshi's tender voice and the sobbing trainee's emotional tears, emotions gradually filled the audience's hearts, compelling them to sigh in sympathy for the girls on the screen.

"I've always liked the relationship between these little sisters. They're all wonderful people."

"I love watching their daily life."

"I've followed this show for the past four years, but this is the first time I sincerely wish all of them can stay."

…

At first glance, this season's Star of Spring wasn't any different from its past seasons, retaining much of the traditional concepts of an idol survival show. However, in certain specific content, this season's Star of Spring looked to be taking a different route. Moreover, these changes were evidently effective.

After making a big splash by showcasing the mutual care between trainees in the Initial Rating Performance, Star of Spring consistently climbed to the top of trending searches with each subsequent episode. Its popularity rose constantly, reaching audiences nationwide.

This was a clear sign that the general audience was bored of the usual drama-farming scripts, and Star of Spring's friendlier script was like a breath of fresh air.

Moreover, because the show's atmosphere was quite peaceful, the relationship between the trainees was wonderful, and the competition between trainees was mostly benign, even the various fan bases tacitly chose to restrain themselves from creating conflict.

Therefore, when the second public performance's rankings were announced, many of the audience faced a huge dilemma—they couldn't bear to see any of the remaining trainees get eliminated.

However, the show must go on, so the ranking announcement occurred as scheduled. And to the dismay of many audience members, Wu Wei was one of the eliminated trainees.

Wu Wei only sang her original song after the votes were finalized. Hence, by the time the audience heard her song, they could no longer vote for her.

As Wu Wei anticipated, she would leave Star of Spring after the second public performance. But before she left, the production crew gave her a personal interview.

"Any regrets? Had you sung that song before the voting period ended, you might've been able to avoid elimination," the interviewer asked.

Wu Wei didn't speak for a while, with various emotions flowing in her eyes. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't sad and regretful about having to leave after the second public performance. But after the silence, she faced the camera with reddened eyes and said in a modest but confident tone, "I'm just glad that I had the opportunity to sing it yesterday."

After this line, the camera panned to a scene two days ago. In this scene, Wu Wei could be seen hesitantly asking the production crew if they could organize a mini event. The reason she gave was that she had an original song she wanted to sing but was worried she might not get the chance to do so.

Following this scene, a warm yellow comment floated across the screen:

Wu Wei wanted to sing a song to everyone. This was her parting gift.

…

In the subsequent team division for the third public performance, the biggest highlight of this segment was the interaction between "Falling Asleep" and Snow-Kissed Rose. Besides getting to see a "diabetical" fan service, the audience also got to see Huai Xu navigating Ren Qian's trickery and arriving at the right answer.

The final part of the main episode was a guest appearance by Soul's director and lead cast. However, due to time constraints, the production crew only released an opening trailer.

After the sixth episode's second part aired, Lu Dang, Yi Siyi, and Fu Shu promptly engaged in promotional interaction with Star of Spring on Weibo.

…

Fu Shu was surfing the web while on his way to an advertisement shoot. When he saw the trending topic "Fu Shu visited Star of Spring" that his company had bought for him, he subconsciously recalled the day of his visit.

In the dimly lit corner of the banquet hall, Song Yingshi's eyes shimmered with love, her graceful figure clad in a gorgeous red, one-shoulder dress. However, that love wasn't meant for him but for the woman in her arms. When she looked at him, only intimidation gleamed in her eyes.

Fu Shu was normally a very calm person. However, when facing Song Yingshi, his composure would break instantly.

As Fu Shu recalled the scene of Song Yingshi entangling with that person in the white suit, the idea that had been lingering in his mind for days finally took shape. Immediately, he called his manager and said, "Contact Magnificent Studio and see if they're interested in a collaboration between me and…Song Yingshi. Try your best to secure a deal."

TL Notes:
[1](I) Like You:
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iIbaSDyocI