Chapter 3 Sweeping the Scene

  Just as Professor George was at a loss, a black-clad man rushed onto the stage, and it turned out that Director Tatsuko had arranged for the dancer to be ready to go on.

  The female dancers, who were distributed on both sides of the stage, slowly came out one by one. As the music started, they twirled with elegant dance moves. The applause from the audience below also grew louder and louder as the dancers took to the stage one after another.

  Chen Zi Ye waved his arm holding the script, letting those who were about to go on stage be ready at any moment, "Get ready, go up, go up, hurry."

  Han Yixia supported Huamu Qing's partner, wanting him to go on stage first, trying to hold on for a while, "Hold on, Robin, can't drop the chain at critical moments."

  "I'm dizzy." The companion dancer, nicknamed 'Robin', had weak legs and was still being supported by Han Yixia in order to stand.

  "Fighting! Fighting! Come on, come on!" Han Yixia cheered Robin on from the side.

  Robin knew he shouldn't make a scene at this time, even if Huamu Qing wasn't there, he should still hold his ground. With Chenzi Ye and Han Yixia looking at him with hopeful faces, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and rush off the stage.

  Professor George was anxiously waiting offstage and breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw the dancers come on.

  Liu Yutong was also surprised by their appearance, but he quickly regained his composure. Even if they had appeared, what could they do? The female lead hadn't arrived yet, and in his mind, this performance was still doomed to fail. And he would be the champion of this performance. Thinking so, the corners of his mouth slightly rose, and he felt complacent in his heart.

  As Robin appeared, the singing also started:

  Your kindness to me makes me feel like I'm on cloud nine

  Robin and another male dance partner spun around in place twice, with Professor George watching in surprise from the floor at his student's performance.

  Love is in the air

  It's fate, I've changed for you, I've changed for you

  It feels wonderful to have you by my side

  Robin tapped her toes and swung her arms, fully displaying her dancing posture.

  But I still can't be sure

  I will patiently wait for you to confess your love first

  Singing up to this point, Robin looked around and still didn't see the heroine's figure, couldn't help but start to get a little anxious.

  At this time, a male partner rushed to the back of the curtain and dragged out Huā Mù Qíng Huá in a beautiful dress with both arms.

  You're still pretending nothing happened

  The sweet and melodious singing voice of Huamu Qing surrounded the auditorium, and Professor's hanging heart finally fell. Liu Yutong looked at Huamu Qing who suddenly appeared on stage with a face full of resentment.

  Want to hear you say I love you once

  Loving or not is simple

  Can you answer me directly?

  I'm afraid I'll miss it, please think quickly again

  Huamu Qing's movements were in perfect sync with Luo Bin's, their coordination was seamless and magnificent.

  The music ended, and thunderous applause erupted, with cheers and shouts of "Bravo" that seemed to have no end. Their performance moved every single person in the audience.

  The professor stood up excitedly, applauded vigorously and showed off to the audience behind him, "My students, all of them are my students."

  The people on stage showed off their smiling faces, only to see... Liu Yutong looked back and saw that everyone had high praise for Huamu Qing's performance, and his face suddenly turned green with anger.

  After the performance, Huamu Qing and her few close friends gathered behind the red curtain, "You were great." Chenzi Ye sincerely praised.

  "Dazzling my dog's eyes, sweeping the entire scene." Han Yixia also spoke up, with a peach blossom in her eyes for Huamu Qing.

  "Thanks to the genius director, perfect performance!" Hanaki's hand rested on Tatsuhana's shoulder, with an uncontrollable joy on his face.

  "That's a must." Chen Ziyue struck a narcissistic pose, and then the two of them cheered in the background.

  Just as everyone was in high spirits, Liu Yutong walked in from the front desk with a look of disdain on his face. "Don't be so smug, it's dull and boring. My performance is the real deal, that's what I call high standards, not like you guys, weak." He pointed at each of them one by one, "It's because you're all too superficial, your acting is so bad it's laughable."

  Hearing Liu Yutong's questioning and disdain, Huamu Qing angrily retorted, "Hey, don't be so quick to badmouth others."

  "I'm telling the truth."

  "Tell the truth."

  "That's right."

  "No."

  Just as the quarrel between the two was about to escalate into World War III, Professor George walked in from outside like timely rain. He raised his hands high and shouted loudly, "Stop, quiet down! What's all this commotion?" The professor's shout successfully halted the war. "Alright, everyone has performed enough, let's get out of here! Today was a big loss, I'll treat you to a feast."

  Everyone listened to the professor's words and expected a unanimous opinion, "What?"

  The professor's stinginess is notorious, Iron Rooster - not a single hair will be pulled out, today it's rare that he'll invite everyone to have a big meal, and people's hearts have slightly raised their expectations.

  "We were all cheated while laughing and chatting."

  "Cut!"

  "Don't be like this, everyone go out, I have something important to announce."

  As everyone sat down in their seats, Professor George announced what he called an important matter.

  "What? A screenplay creation competition?" The crowd shouted in unison.

  The professor nodded, "Correct."

  Everyone applauded with excitement, and this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for them to show themselves.

  "I plan to hold a playwriting competition, and the winner can go to New York for further study in drama...". The professor was so excited that he even sang out the last part.

  Everyone listened and showed their admiration and longing for New York, the whole scene was boiling, "New York ~ New York ~ New York ~"

  The professor raised his hands, signaling everyone to be quiet. "Listen up, you'll have two and a half months of vacation, during which time, focus on writing your scripts. I will select two from among them, and one of them will receive a scholarship to study in New York."

  The crowd cheered again, as if they were already on their way to New York at this moment.

  Chen Ziye and Huamu Qing exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with confidence, this award, they had it in the bag.

  "Professor, I think this competition is no longer necessary. Everyone knows that the winner will definitely be me." Liu Yutong stood up and proudly declared to Professor George.

  Chen Zi Ye burst out laughing exaggeratedly, as if mocking his overconfidence.

  Huā Mù Qíng then stood up and said something that was equivalent to shattering his beautiful dream, "Keep dreaming!"

  Han Yixia laughed heartily and cooperated very well.

  Turning around, Huamu Qing said to the professor, "Professor, I am confident. This prize, I will definitely get it."

  Everyone nodded in agreement, "Exactly, exactly."

  "You're just dreaming," Liu Yutong said angrily, "A rich young lady like you who spends her days in a daze, with clothes to wear and food to eat, following a routine every day, will absolutely not be able to write a screenplay that can shock people's hearts."