When will I be the queen

Chapter 474 Rescue
There were three cameras filming Cai Cai, one of which was live-streaming. All five of them were on camera the entire time, their eyes and expressions clearly captured. Regardless of their intentions, this whole charade was clearly malicious.

Mei Zhang felt like tearing those five people's necks to pieces. This was rare; someone had openly displayed such malice towards Cai Cai. Without any attempt to hide it. And it was even meticulously planned and executed.
Fang Qiao subtly nudged Mei Zhang; she was already paying attention to the online trends. The audience had sharp eyes and had already noticed.

Actually, many people around at the scene, including the artists and staff, witnessed it. While some were shocked, others were gloating. Some were waiting to see the drama unfold, while others were worried, both about Cai Cai and the group.

This is how the entertainment industry's conflicts are. In front of the camera, a glance, a smile, a silhouette, a footprint, even a finger can be endlessly interpreted. Let alone intentional acts. Because traffic, popularity, profit, public opinion, and fans are all forms of power. Celebrities seem born with these rights and eager to amplify and exploit them. And once they stand in front of the camera, no one is innocent; if they're not innocent, there's no question of being unrelated or unconnected.

After using these rights, celebrities always hope to project an image of being unassuming, serene, and pure. But even blind fans readily believe these things, let alone others.

For example, even though everyone can see that the idol group is deliberately stirring up trouble, Cai Cai is at the center of the controversy. Because she's popular.

Even ordinary people are drawn in by sensational headlines when reading the news, let alone the conflicts between celebrities. The focus of attention will always be on the more famous one.

Cai Cai didn't realize her embarrassment was deliberately created, but she keenly sensed the unusual attention her colleagues were giving her. Cai Cai didn't understand, but she wasn't nervous or scared; she figured she could ask Xiao Mei later. She was only thinking about whether something had happened during the live stream.

Just as Cai Cai walked past the closest point to the stage, another girl group member from another idol group who had been singing and dancing energetically on stage suddenly jumped down and leaped right in front of Cai Cai.

Cai Cai instinctively stepped back, then reached out to help the female idol. Good grief, wasn't she afraid of squatting? But she missed.

Even faster than Cai Cai, her two bodyguards reached the female idol. A man and a woman, they looked like ordinary assistants or makeup artists in the industry, carrying large black bags and completely covered by hats and masks. But their skills were clearly extraordinary. Although one was clearly behind Cai Cai, in just a few seconds, they had her completely protected, and both had even grabbed the female idol. They were much faster than Cai Cai.

Mei Zhang clutched his chest, genuinely thinking these idols were all crazy! They were practically courting death! Fine, he'd grant their wish, one by one! Don't rush things!
The female idol saw Cai Cai's movements, but before she could react, her hands were grabbed and her feet were blocked, completely immobilizing her. She was dumbfounded. What was going on?

After confirming that the female idol had no intention of attacking, the two bodyguards released her and stepped back. Cai Cai was stunned for a moment. How could she continue? They must have been filmed! Not wanting to be criticized herself, nor the female idol, Cai Cai could only force a smile and reach out to hold the female idol's hand again.

Let's dance.

Because of the skirt, Cai Cai still danced the waltz. She held the female idol's hand and raised it high, letting her dance in the male position while she danced in the female position. The male position in the waltz is also the leading position, making it easier to stand out. Having danced it before, Zhou Qing mentioned that many artists in the industry have studied ballet. Cai Cai initially thought it was mostly ballet, but was later informed that ballet is the most common, followed by street dance, with ballet being the least common.

The female idol, Jin Fu, reacted quickly, jumping up and down in sync with Cai Cai, spinning her around several times. Cai Cai's skirt billowed, sweeping over her long, slender legs in shorts, creating a striking visual impact. On the large screens in the venue, aside from one still filming the stage, the rest were showing footage of the two gracefully dancing girls from different angles.

The live stream comments section, which was initially filled with arguments, gradually quieted down.

Beautiful images do indeed have the power to soothe the soul.

Finally, the music on stage stopped, and Cai Cai stopped as well. She curtsied to the Jin family, and the Jin family, their faces flushed, returned the curtsy.

Jin Fu's face was getting redder and redder; you could tell she was wearing very thin foundation.

Jin Fu's makeup has never been heavy, but I always thought she had striking features, since she's considered the most beautiful member of the group. But compared to Cai Cai...

Why compare? It's much prettier when girls look beautiful together.

[It's not a comparison, it's a contrast. Kim Jong-un is definitely the most popular Chinese working in H, a true visual icon, but when he's face-to-face with Tsai Tsai, it's so heartbreaking.]

They're all beautiful, but Cai Cai is just too beautiful.

[Yes, it's not that the Jin family mansion isn't beautiful, it's that Cai Cai is too beautiful.]

Stop talking, the more you talk about it, the more distressed I feel for the Jin family.

So those girls with the jewel-like beauty were so insecure after witnessing Cai Cai's stunning beauty that they pretended not to greet her and walked away?

[I already said it was a misunderstanding, and I didn't even greet Cai Cai.]

[The Gem Woman's Suspicious Intentions Are a Fact]

Stop arguing, Cai Cai is just attracting a lot of attention and controversy.

[Shameless! They deliberately embarrassed Cai Cai to create buzz and used her for publicity.]

[We can't let a bunch of Koreans bully us on our own turf!!]

[Don't start a fight and bring trouble to Cai Cai. There are our own people in the Gemstone Team too.]

[The Truth Group is really good; the Jin family just jumped in to help Cai Cai out of this predicament.]

[The Truth Group is the one really using Tsai Ing-wen for publicity, okay? It's disgusting.]

[Where did this come from to help out? Cai Cai was clearly frightened!]

[They must have scared Cai Cai, otherwise her assistants wouldn't have stopped the Jin family.]

[She doesn't look like an assistant.]

I also don't think she's an assistant.

Was it Cai Cai who came to the Jin family's rescue?

[The stage was so high, and you were quite a distance away, to jump off like that would scare anyone. It's only because Cai Cai is kind-hearted.]

[Cai Cai still wants to support the Jin family.] [The Jin family truly likes Cai Cai; she has said so.]

[It's so annoying how these idols try to create hype by sticking their noses up at each other; they really go all out.]

Jin Fu quietly thanked Cai Cai. She was one of the people Hua Mei had arranged to interact with Cai Cai. But it wasn't this kind of interaction; it was the kind of interaction where you meet your idol offstage. Jin Fu did like Cai Cai, but for the sake of the filming, she had practiced how to act, how to smile, and how to behave when she saw Cai Cai. As a result, just now on stage, the view was too good, and she immediately saw what the Gem Girls were doing. But she didn't intend to do anything. After all, in many people's eyes, they were all the same, all idol girl groups from H country. Even though she was Chinese, she couldn't be too obvious in undermining each other or causing discord.

Disputes between idols, whether good or bad, only have a negative impact on the group. It's fair to say that idol groups are among the most delicate entertainment industries, which is why they are particularly prone to scandals and controversies.
But then she heard her manager's voice through her earpiece, telling her to jump down and talk to Cai Cai. She didn't move at first, because jumping down was genuinely dangerous. Her manager, sensing her resistance, probably went to give instructions to someone else. Noticing that her teammates were about to take action, Jin Fu acted without hesitation.
The result was excellent.

She wasn't injured, and more importantly, she danced with Cai Cai. A perfect interaction. These few minutes of stunning footage will become one of the most memorable moments of her life. That's wonderful.

Thank you, Cai Cai, for making this possible.

The Jin family knew that she had truly frightened Cai Cai. However, Cai Cai didn't become angry or treat her coldly or indifferently; instead, out of consideration for her, she granted her request.

Cai Cai is kinder and more beautiful than the legends say, and even more beautiful than she appears. Up close, her beauty is breathtaking. It's almost hard to look directly at her. But your body and eyes are not free to look; you dare not look, yet your eyes are glued to her, and your body sways with her movements, completely controlled by her. She is truly beautiful; there is not a single flaw in her.
Even without watching the live stream, Jin Fu knew there would be comparisons of their looks, and comments about how Cai Cai's appearance outshone hers. However, she didn't care at all. Everyone in the industry knew Cai Cai's beauty was on a completely different level; comparing herself to her was, frankly, humiliating. There was absolutely no need to compare herself to Cai Cai.

Cai Cai is beautiful, but that doesn't detract from her overall attractiveness, nor does it diminish it. It's perfectly normal not to be as beautiful as Cai Cai; you're still beautiful. Female celebrities in the industry generally possess this kind of confidence. Few stars are insecure, but it's true that they sometimes avoid being photographed together.

Jin Fu knew that when she hesitated earlier, her teammates hesitated too. They simply didn't want to be in the same frame as Cai Cai. But once they got over that mental hurdle, the benefits of being in the same frame as Cai Cai would be enormous. The Gemstone Group was still young, all trying to break into the fashion world and follow the pretty girl route, so their reluctance to be in the same frame as Cai Cai was genuine. Therefore, they had no choice but to take the plunge and find another way.
Many celebrities in the industry are currently using the topic of having a feud with Cai Cai to generate hype, and it's quite effective. If their transition is successful, it's a good strategy. However, as long as Cai Cai remains popular, these people will never reach the top. Some celebrities are content to just stay in the industry, not ambitious, and aim for financial freedom, so having a feud with Cai Cai doesn't bother them. But Gem Girls' plans definitely involve transitioning from top girl group members to actresses.
Jin Fu was curious about their plans, but not particularly concerned. While the overall appearance of the Truth Group wasn't outstanding, their strength lay in the high quality of their members. They had two creative members, one of whom was a relative of a high-ranking official. Therefore, their group would focus on stage performances for the next ten years, temporarily setting aside other aspects like fashion shows and hosting.

With many things on her mind, Jin bowed to Cai Cai to say goodbye. She was going backstage because her group had a collaboration stage with another boy group later.

Cai Cai glanced at Jin Fu's feet, confirming that her gait was normal, so she was truly unharmed after the fall, and only then did she breathe a sigh of relief. Wow, Hua Mei's arrangements really know how to utilize artists!
Later, Cai Cai would only participate in the Huamei Awards every three to five years or when she had promotional tasks, and this was also for this reason. She felt that an organizer should have a certain degree of respect for guests who have been paid to be invited. Just because someone has paid money and become the client doesn't mean they can do whatever they want.

Of course, Jinfu's operation was entirely its own arrangement, completely different from Huamei's. But Huamei wasn't entirely innocent, because as the organizer, their attitude towards the artists was that they weren't creating enough excitement; as long as safety was guaranteed, they let the artists cause trouble as they pleased, and if anything went wrong, a disclaimer would wipe them clean. This permissive attitude was clearly displayed to Cai Cai. This is also a kind of workplace philosophy, which Cai Cai strongly dislikes.

When the immortal lord found out, he didn't say anything. Hua Mei asked him for a favor, and he went along with Cai Cai's wishes.

A spirit of entertainment does not equate to entertainment to the death.

Xianjun firmly believes that many projects in the entertainment industry, like glamorous shows, such as variety programs, live streams, and talent shows, must always be prepared to brake at any time and in any place. They can't just focus on ratings and profits, or on the enthusiasm and support of the audience, and then keep pushing forward, pretending to be oblivious, and adding fuel to the fire. So many people have died because of the spirit of entertainment, or rather, because they lost their minds due to the immediate gains, without considering the consequences. They may know they should stop, but surrounded by cheers, no one tells them to stop.
Cai Cai's ability to call a halt amidst the fervor of the event, for her own sake and for the sake of others, is something the Immortal Lord greatly admires. It's like trying to catch a torrent of gold falling like water in a sack—few people have the willpower to stop it. But Cai Cai did.

Mei Zhang warned the staff leading the way that no one was allowed to stop Cai Cai again, or they would have to leave immediately. The staff reported and made arrangements simultaneously, not daring to disobey Mei Zhang's orders.

Just then, the host, Zhou Haoran, came over with the live broadcast camera.

Mei Zhang glanced at the staff member who had silently shrunk down, knowing that this was not arranged, and that it was Zhou Haoran who was behind it, so he could only stop with Cai Cai.

"Cai Cai, wait a moment, wait a moment," Zhou Haoran called out to Cai Cai only after she stopped.

Cai Cai had already spotted Zhou Haoran; he was walking briskly from backstage, his target her. She tilted her head and smiled; this was perfectly normal.
"I came right over to find you after your live stream ended." Zhou Haoran stood next to Cai Cai, while Mei Zhang had already stepped back. As Zhou Haoran moved, several cameras panned over in addition to the live stream camera, and then several more artists appeared behind Zhou Haoran and Cai Cai. Together with the artists who were already sitting there, they smiled at all the cameras, or looked at Cai Cai and Zhou Haoran and smiled.

Mei Zhang watched coldly. This must be what Huamei had arranged. Looking around, all the newcomers were unfamiliar faces. There must be artists that other companies wanted to promote among them.

If viewers knew that every shot on camera was meticulously planned, wouldn't they be impressed by the professionalism?

Teacher Zhou, Cai Cai, also greeted the camera.

Zhou Haoran wasn't surprised that Cai Cai had changed her address; calling him "Brother Ran" would have felt awkward. It must have been the Immortal Lord's guidance. "I just saw you dancing with Jin Fu; it was so beautiful. Jin Fu told me before that she's a fan of yours and really wanted to meet you. Now that she's finally met you, I saw her jump off the stage like that—she really gave it her all! She must have been so excited."

Cai Cai listened with a smile, nodding along. Although Zhou Haoran spoke up for Jin Fu, proving that this girl named Jin Fu must be quite nice, Cai Cai really disapproved of her action of jumping off the stage, so she didn't want to agree. So, she just smiled.

Zhou Haoran does have some connections with the Jin family, but he said that because his company and the Jin family's company in China are parent and subsidiary companies. It was also to appease Cai Cai, since it was obvious that Cai Cai was frightened by the Jin family and disliked their act of jumping off the stage. Her willingness to cooperate and dance was purely out of kindness; she didn't want to embarrass the Jin family. Otherwise, it would have been perfectly normal for Cai Cai to simply walk away.

"However, jumping off the stage like that was really inappropriate. I think she must have already received the fine by now." Just a minute ago, under the manager's manipulation, Jin Fu's account posted an apology and a photo of the fine notice.

Cai Cai was a little surprised that there was a fine. Oh, that's only right. Jumping off the stage like that should result in a fine.

Zhou Haoran looked at Cai Cai's face, which was full of "you absolutely deserve it," and sighed inwardly with amusement. The fine was imposed precisely because of Cai Cai's disapproving expression; they were using Cai Cai to whitewash their image and exploit her. And she actually thought it was justified!
"I know Cai Cai, you've always been very busy. You've managed to squeeze out time to come to the event, and this is your first time here. How did you perform? Did you see a lot of people from movies and TV shows?"

Cai Cai laughed, "Yes, yes, yes."

"happy?"

"happy."

Zhou Haoran continued, "I know you watch a lot of movies and TV shows to study, but do you listen to music?"

Cai Cai thought for a moment, "Actually, I don't listen to them much, I just listen to the songs in movies and TV shows."

"I think so too. I don't listen to music much, and I dance even less. I only got to know a lot of singers because of work. But you know, stage makeup is used to create a better stage effect, so many singers are made to remove their makeup after going offstage, and then I can't recognize them. Several times I didn't even dare to call them by name. For example, the previous stage, it was a pretty famous girl group, but I couldn't remember their name. It was only after Jin Fu introduced them to me that I remembered, 'Oh, it's that group that said they like to eat Chinese jianbing guozi (Chinese savory crepes).'"

The live stream comment section was instantly ignited.

After a period of silence, Zhou Haoran's words caused a sudden surge of excitement in the air.

Cai Cai once again sensed the change in the atmosphere around her.

With so many people, the atmosphere becomes chaotic and murky. But when something happens, people's emotions resonate at a certain point, forming a massive, seemingly tangible, unified emotion. Humans are perceptive; even those who are slow to notice will sense changes in those around them. This further amplifies the shared emotion, spreading it outwards and making the unified emotion ever larger.