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My Teammate Stole My C Position, Yet I Went Viral
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I am a member of the audition group "Starlight Girl." Although our group may not be as popular as the senior group, we have gained a bit of fame, which is why we were invited to perform on the live stage of the New Year Gala. We rehearsed for this performance five times.
I was extremely excited about being on such a large stage, filled with anticipation. As the official performance began and the music started playing, the stage slowly unfolded, and we commenced our act. After Tang Tang finished the opening part, it was supposed to be my turn to take the C Position. However, she unexpectedly continued dancing in place instead of stepping aside as originally planned.
I was stunned; my heart felt like it had shattered into a million pieces, almost like a QR code that would prompt a message saying "Currently Crushed, Please Do Not Disturb" if scanned. I exerted every ounce of strength to maintain my facial expression, desperately trying to hide my inner turmoil. Sister, if you want to cause trouble, couldn’t you have chosen a better time? Aren’t you afraid of getting tangled up in your own web?!
Before we debuted on the show, Tang Tang and I never really got along. During our first public performance, we were placed in the same group. At that time, although I had strong skills, I lacked charisma, and my ranking was quite unstable. During rehearsals, I meticulously fine-tuned each member's movements, hoping our group would stand out during the performance and earn enough votes to secure our advancement to the next round. But Tang Tang refused to cooperate.
"That’s good enough; I think we’re doing great," she said dismissively. Backed by a major company, she had more camera time from her initial stage appearance. Although her singing and dancing weren't exceptional, she exuded energy and was one of the most popular contestants at that moment.
I patiently tried to persuade her: “Tang Tang, we are a team; everyone’s performance will impact the overall results. Only if each of us does our best can we secure more votes and advance together.” She merely pouted and shrugged it off. “You worry too much; my ranking won’t drop anyway.”
I felt that Tang Tang was someone who held herself in high regard and only cared about her own interests. Meanwhile, she thought I was stubborn and overly controlling—my insistence on perfecting her movements was merely an attempt to grab more attention and camera time for myself.
I couldn’t convince Tang Tang, and some other members also thought I was nitpicking too much. I couldn’t help but doubt myself—was it really my problem? That day ended with us parting on bad terms.
At night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep, my gaze fixed on the bracelet around my wrist. It was a gift from my mother before I entered the competition, adorned with a small Golden Dragon Boat, symbolizing her hope that I could achieve my dreams.
When I was young, I begged her to send me to dance classes. After much hesitation, she finally agreed. The neighbors whispered among themselves, even voicing their opinions in front of her, deeming it a pure waste of money. She pretended not to hear, gently stroking my head and advising me to let their words go in one ear and out the other.
I remember those days in the dance studio, drenched in sweat and utterly exhausted, doubting my talent. She was always there to support and encourage me: “Yuan Yuan, you are the best. As long as you work hard, one day you will stand on the brightest stage.”
Later on, I learned that Cui Can Entertainment Company was holding auditions for trainees. This was undoubtedly a dream opportunity for me. Without hesitation, I signed up and participated in the selection process. After rounds of intense competition, I successfully signed a contract with Cui Can Entertainment Company through my own strength and effort. In that moment, I could almost see my future self shining on stage.
However, reality was not as beautiful as I had imagined. In the years following my contract signing, despite pouring all my energy into practice and self-improvement, the company’s resources never seemed to come my way. Now, with the upcoming Girl Group Audition at 23 years old, I found myself among older contestants compared to others.
In this rapidly evolving idol industry, age is an invisible barrier; this might be my last chance. I hoped to finally form a group and shine brightly to repay my mother’s sacrifices. And perhaps deliver a hard slap in the face to those gossiping women who said things like: “Girls shouldn’t learn so much; just marry a good man in the future.” “What’s the point of learning so much if you’re just going to get married? Once you’re married, you belong to someone else.” “Good girls should be well-behaved and not get involved in all that nonsense.”
Ugh, go away!
I gently touched the bracelet and reminded myself not to doubt my abilities but to hold on to my dreams and efforts. If I couldn’t change others’ opinions, then I would strive to be the best version of myself.
In addition to my daily group training, I took it upon myself to practice intensively, meticulously refining every movement and expression. Every gesture, every smile was perfectly in sync with the music.
As the performance approached, I managed my nerves and focused on my expression, striving to present my best self to the audience. Although our stage did not receive extra votes, I stood out from my group and captured the audience's attention.
After that, my popularity steadily increased, and more and more viewers began to notice and support me. Eventually, I made my debut on Debut Night, stepping onto the stage with determination.
Tang Tang also debuted around the same time. However, unlike me, she had already attracted fans early on with her effective camera presence. She consistently ranked high in every round, ultimately securing a top position in the final Debut Night voting.
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