"Teacher Wu, Bai Yunxi is about to perform last, and it is said that her dance partner is a mystery person. What do you think about this?"
Before Bai Yunxi took the stage, the host approached one of the general judges, an elder gentleman with the surname Wu, and asked.
Teacher Wu was dressed very formally, and his amiable appearance made the audience feel quite fond of him.
"Hmm, Bai Yunxi started from dance, and everyone says she's a star of tomorrow. Tonight, she's performing with a mystery partner instead of Shen Xuedong, Ho's disciple that the rumors have been all about. That's a real challenge!"
Having thought it over, Teacher Wu shared his views.
"Everyone knows Shen Xuedong, a direct disciple of Master Ho, with undeniable dancing skills. And tonight, I'm quite looking forward to seeing this mystery person that Bai Yunxi has brought with her. There must be a reason why she chose him as a dance partner instead of the well-known Shen Xuedong!"
"Thank you, Teacher Wu, for your insights. What do you think about the previous contestants?"
The host continued to ask, but the spectators were busy discussing among themselves, believing that the host was dragging out the time.
With Bai Yunxi and Ning Fan performing last, there was anticipation in the air, yet some time had passed since the previous contestant left the stage, and there was no sign of them. Nobody knew what was going on.
Not only were the live audience becoming impatient, but those watching on TV and online were also urging them on.
At this point, Judge Wu from the public jury spoke again, "Today has indeed been a gathering of talents, each contestant with their unique strengths. Especially contestant number five and the recently on-stage contestant number nine—they were a delight to watch, and they even made an old man like me want to jump up and join them!"
As Teacher Wu finished his last remark, the audience erupted in laughter while Wu himself chuckled awkwardly, not minding the audience's catcalls at all.
"Alright, thank you once more for your comments, Teacher Wu. Now, please welcome our final contestant, Bai Yunxi, and her mysterious dance partner to the stage for their performance!"
Upon receiving a message from backstage, the host immediately announced the next act.
The stage was suddenly engulfed in darkness. In the midst of the audience's murmurs, Bai Yunxi and Ning Fan stepped onto the stage.
"Don't be nervous, just dance like we rehearsed. Just look into my eyes!"
Ning Fan, holding Bai Yunxi's hand, said with confidence.
Even with Ning Fan's encouragement, Bai Yunxi was still very nervous, taking deep breaths continuously at this moment.
Backstage, Xu Xiaoqing, their agent Zheng Wenxiu, and others were making the same gestures, hands pressed together in prayer.
"Just like the judge said, the previous contestants were too strong, especially the two that were highlighted. I'm afraid this time it doesn't look good for Bai Yunxi and Ning Fan!"
A teacher sighed beside them, not very hopeful about Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi's chances, because of the impressive strength of the previous contestants.
Moreover, as the last to perform, if they couldn't dazzle the audience more than others, they would be overshadowed by the brilliance of the other contestants and become just another face in the crowd.
"That Ning Fan has no stage experience either. If something unexpected happens, Bai Yunxi will become the laughingstock,"p>
someone else said next to Shen Xuedong, making the already tense atmosphere even more uncomfortable.
Shen Xuedong watched Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi on stage with a cold eye, thinking to himself that these two were certainly doomed today. Not only would they lose to others, but they were also probably going to become the laughing stock of others!
Compared to Shen Xuedong and his group who held no hope for Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi, as well as the nervous Xu Xiaoqing and their agent Zheng Wenxiu, the most composed person at the scene at this moment was none other than Old Huo.
Old Huo stood there leisurely, seemingly not at all worried about Ning Fan and his group.
If one were to say who had the most trust in Ning Fan and his group right now, it would certainly be Old Huo, as he had immense trust in Ning Fan's abilities.
Next to him, Shen Xuedong looked at Old Huo's indifferent manner and couldn't help but frown. He couldn't understand why his master showed such a respectful attitude towards Ning Fan and even addressed him as "elder brother."
Shen Xuedong thought his master must be senile and had recognized the wrong person, but it was just as well. Later, when Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi's performance began, his master would surely change his mind.
Yet, seeing Old Huo's calm demeanor, for some reason, Shen Xuedong had a bad premonition.
On stage, Bai Yunxi took deep breaths, her snowy white hands still trembling.
Ning Fan took her hand again, saying in an ambiguous tone, "Dear, don't be too nervous. Sooner or later, every woman comes to this day."
Bai Yunxi's face changed, looking at Ning Fan somewhat angrily, but he kept on talking.
"If we lose, it's okay. Tonight I'll find a nice place to comfort you, and we can continue the unfinished business from that night!"
Ning Fan shouldn't have mentioned that night, as bringing it up now made Bai Yunxi's anger surge. If they weren't on stage at the moment, she would definitely curse Ning Fan for being a rogue and shameless!
Just then, with a snap, the spotlight turned on, and Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi appeared beneath it, greeted by thunderous applause.
In a white dance dress, coupled with Bai Yunxi's devastatingly beautiful appearance and perfect figure, she stood there like Snow White, attracting the eyes of everyone present and those in front of screens.
What also intrigued the audience was the mysterious person wearing a fox mask next to Bai Yunxi.
With a fox-faced smile on his mask, Ning Fan's handsome figure appeared nonchalantly frivolous. He carried an air of bewitching charm, holding Bai Yunxi's hand with an elegant yet slightly sinister posture.
This blend of noble and wicked charm made everyone marvel to themselves. The mysterious partner Bai Yunxi had brought along dazzled the crowd upon his entrance.
"My princess, may I have this dance?"
Ning Fan asked softly, like an ancient nobleman, making an elegant invitation gesture, then without waiting for Bai Yunxi's response, he pulled her into their dance on stage.
As the music began, everyone's heartbeats followed its rhythm, and they watched Ning Fan and Bai Yunxi's figures, losing themselves to it.
At first, Bai Yunxi was somewhat nervous and didn't dance well, struggling to keep up with Ning Fan's pace. But under Ning Fan's lead, she gradually immersed herself in the dance.
Their moves sketched out an epic scene for the crowd, their dance seemingly conveying a story that captivated everyone, making them afraid to blink.
"Their dance, is this even possible for humans? Am I seeing an illusion in front of my eyes?"
At the judges' table, several popular judges gaped in disbelief at the scene before them.