Because of the central performer’s stunning dance, the movements of those around her became blurred. As long as their movements were synchronized and looked good, no one would pay much attention.
Xu Wei couldn’t help but start clapping.
With this first applause, others quickly followed, and thunderous applause filled the massive studio.
In the backstage, hearing the commotion, Wei Qinghuan hugged Lin Xiaoman: “We did it, Xiaoman!”
“I told you it would be fine,” Lin Xiaoman laughed, patting her head, then embraced her teammates, “Thanks to everyone.”
At this moment, the camera was on the group of girls hugging, and the previously quiet comment section exploded:
— What touching sisterhood, I want to cry too!
— This is a real girl group! Crying uncontrollably…
— Cheering for Xiaoman, we’re all perfect fans tonight!
— Go, Xiaoman, turning the tide tonight!
— Beautiful team spirit, hope these five can go all the way!
…
With the crazy comments, Xiaoman’s votes, originally in eleventh place, surged instantly to third place, just tens of thousands of votes from second place.
The backstage data showed Lin Xiaoman’s votes were rising at an almost explosive rate. The staff monitoring this section almost suspected they were hallucinating.
On the other side, as Lin Xiaoman and others went on stage for evaluation, Wei Qinghuan, though in the center during the performance, pulled Lin Xiaoman to the middle, holding her hand with a teammate on each side, secretly supporting her.
The three judges gave high praise, awarding them the highest score of 93 out of 100, placing them first. They then praised Wei Qinghuan’s performance.
When the host handed the microphone to team leader Wei Qinghuan for comments, she spoke about Lin Xiaoman.
As she spoke, her voice choked up, and she covered her eyes with her hand, “How embarrassing, I didn’t want to cry, I’ll stop talking. Lastly, please support Xiao Man.”
After finishing, she bowed deeply to the audience below.
The live-streaming audience was once again moved by their friendship, and comments flooded the screen:
Mom asked me why I’m crying while watching someone sing.
Didn’t expect a talent show to make me cry, it’s truly beautiful…
Sister, did you forget that the person you want us to support is your competitor?
Is this me sabotaging myself? Haha, I’m dying of laughter…
