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The next day, the contestants gathered in the hall.
âThe next competition will be called the Advancement Competition. Similarly, after the round ends, the last 4 contestants of each category will be disqualified.â
As they had already introduced the rules before, Song Qi only briefly said a few words before announcing what the contestants could select this time.
âAlso, due to the unique nature of the Musician category, you guys can perform songs youâve written yourselves.â
There were quite a few songwriters in the Musician category. When they heard this, excitement shone on their faces.
Tan Songâs eyes flickered as he thought of the piece he was about to finish, and his gaze subconsciously turned to Qi Wu.
When Jiang Yiran heard what Song Qi said, the first thing that came to mind was Tan Song. However, just as he was about to turn around and say something, he saw Tan Song staring at Qi Wu again.
Fortunately, Jiang Yiran was already used to it after being exposed to it all the time.
Tong Luo couldnât help but click her tongue after reading about the scripts available for them. âIt really is a competition for advancement. The difficulty of the scripts has obviously increased to the next level. Qi Wu, which one are you going to choose?â
Qi Wu quietly watched the four clips playing on the screen. After a while, she gently answered Tong Luoâs question. âDreamland.â
âWhat?â
Tong Luo was stunned.
âIsnât âDreamlandâ a romance drama? Why would youâ¦â
Halfway through her sentence, Tong Luo suddenly thought of the sugar daddy who treated Qi Wu as a money-making tool, and she immediately became wary.
âWhy do you want to choose this?â she cautiously asked. âI want to experience that,â Qi Wu calmly and firmly said.
She wanted to know how it felt to be healed.
âDreamlandâ was a short story about a young girl who was stuck in a hospital because of her illness. She was then healed by a young man who appeared in her dream. In the end, she won in her fight against her illness.
However, in Tong Luoâs eyes, it sounded like Qi Wu wanted to fall in love. Honestly speaking, Tong Luo felt uncomfortable at the thought of Qi Wu dating.
She should be loved by everyone, not just one person.
Unfortunately, no matter how upset Tong Luo was, Qi Wu still chose âDreamland.â
When she made her choice, not only were the other contestants surprised, but Song Qi was also surprised.
After all, judging by Qi Wuâs cold demeanor, she didnât look like someone who would act in a romance drama.
Song Qiâs eyes were sharp, so he was able to get straight to the point as he questioned, âQi Wu doesnât look like someone whoâs been in a relationship before. Can she succeed in a romance?â Qu Man shrugged. âMaybe sheâll surprise you.â
âAbsolutely impossible.â
Song Qi was very certain of his answer.
âPerhaps she has witnessed a lot, but love is not something that can be acted out. This is the only thing that needs to be experienced.â
When Hu Mofei heard that, he immediately felt that something was wrong. âSong, are you encouraging my daughter to fall in love?â
âWhy would I?â
Song Qi cursed.
âXuxu, what does it feel like to be in love?â
This was the third time Qi Wu had grabbed someone and asked that question.
Jiang Xuxu thought that Qi Wu was testing her, so she solemnly replied, âDonât worry, I know that a proper idol should focus on her career. I would never fall in love!â
Qi Wu was speechless.
It was rare for her to feel that way.
Tong Luo, who was passing by, helplessly sighed. âShe chose a romance drama and is now looking for inspiration.â
Qi Wu nodded in agreement.
Jiang Xuxu heaved a sigh of relief. Then, she shrugged her shoulders. âI canât help you with that. I might be a social butterfly, but I am forever alone.â
Qi Wu was confused.
Why couldnât she find anyone who had been in love before?
What kind of strange magnetic field had gathered them here?
She looked at Ke Lu, who had just returned from vocal training, and called out to her. âKe Lu.â
When Ke Lu looked over, Qi Wu asked, âHave you ever been in a relationship?â Tong Luo and Jiang Xuxu pricked up their ears.
Ke Lu was the most mysterious person in their group. Not only was she quiet, but she also never talked about herself.
In addition, Ke Lu was aloof by nature. Even Jiang Xuxu, who had always been familiar with her, was afraid of making her upset.
Qi Wu was special.
Upon hearing Qi Wuâs question, Ke Luâs cold eyes suddenly narrowed. As the three of them watched, she nodded. âYes.â
There was a loud hiss.
It came from Jiang Xuxu.
When others stared at her, she quickly covered her mouth and carefully said, âIâm just surprisedâ¦â
Ke Lu didnât seem to want to talk about it. After answering that, she said to Qi Wu, âMen are not good people. Most couples in this world will eventually resent each other.â
Tong Luo and Jiang Xuxu fell silent.
That was a clear sign that the relationship had not ended well.
After all that, Qi Wu still did not get a reliable answer.
Although she had a week to prepare, it wasnât a good idea for her to remain clueless, so Tong Luo thought of a solution for her. âIâll recommend a few romance dramas you can watch.â
Qi Wu readily agreed.
She solemnly watched the few romance dramas that Tong Luo recommended.
Before Tong Luo left for training, Qi Wu was watching those shows. When Tong Luo returned, Qi Wu was still at it.
However, looking at Qi Wuâs expression, Tong Luo noticed something strange.
Other people smiled or reacted similarly when watching a romance drama.
Why did Qi Wu look so serious and obedient?
This was not the normal reaction to seeing other people falling in love.
Thus, Tong Luo walked over and tried to explain things to Qi Wu. âLook at this drama. The male lead has put in a lot of effort to celebrate the female leadâs birthday. Do you think he treats the female lead well?â
âYes.â Qi Wu nodded.
âDoesnât it give you a sweet feeling?â âSweet?â Qi Wu solemnly asked, âIs it as sweet as lemon drops?â
âLemon drops should be sweet and sour.â
Tong Luo awkwardly replied as she realized she did not know where to go from there.
Qi Wuâs eyes were clear and bright, reflecting everything around her, but there was not a trace of love in them.
Tong Luo couldnât help but feel dazed.
She suddenly wondered if there was anyone who could make Qi Wu feel love and have a taste of the forbidden fruit.
She didnât want to see Qi Wu suffer because of love, but she also didnât want her to never experience love.
She should love and be loved..