America: Child stars start with The Shining

Suddenly, the stage at the very front of the club went dark for a moment.

The next second, several dazzling spotlights suddenly lit up, and the curtains backstage were suddenly ripped open.

Five Black children, dressed in sparkly costumes, walked out to the rhythm.

They sported the most popular afro hairstyles, along with fashionable bell-bottoms and dance shoes. As soon as they stood still, the shortest boy in the middle took the first step forward.

Snapped!

He nimbly turned around, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and then raised his hand to clap a rhythm.

Hey! Come on!

Michael Jackson's dance moves seemed to carry an electric rhythm, his whole body bouncing with the beat, his face radiating the excitement of enjoying the stage.

Immediately afterwards, a clear and loud shout suddenly burst out from the microphone, instantly igniting the atmosphere at the scene!

Almost simultaneously, everyone's eyes focused on the center of the stage, and a deafening roar of screams erupted:

"Yeah!!! The Jackson 5!"

"Michael Jackson!!!"

"MJ!!!"

Charles felt the crowd around him instantly erupt into a frenzy, with screams rising in waves, and some people even jumping onto the bar table, waving their hands frantically.

Everyone was frantically pushing and shoving towards the stage, vying for the space in front.

"My baby is always dancing, And it wouldn't be a bad thing..."

MJ stood at the front of the stage, microphone in hand, his body swaying naturally to the rhythm, and the crowd swayed along with him.

Charles's gaze remained fixed on the other person.

Even though MJ was only the lead singer of the Jackson 5 at the time and had not yet released his groundbreaking album "Thriller", his highly recognizable voice still allowed Charles to recognize him immediately.

It's as if this guy was born to be the king of the stage.

Of course, besides that...

And that dazzling piece of equipment.

【Title: The Pop King's Microphone (Epic)】

[Original owner: Michael Jackson]

[Attributes: Infectiousness +80%, Expressiveness +50%, Charisma +50%, Temperament +30%]

[Entry: Spotlight Moment (Passive)]

[Effect Description: When you stand on the stage, you are the absolute king. Your presence significantly surpasses that of others, enhancing your stage influence and reach. No one can steal the audience's attention from you.]

[Requirement: Gain Michael Jackson's genuine approval.]

Another piece of equipment that only makes Shargan envious...

Just then, Jack suddenly moved closer to him and shouted:

"Hey kid, wanna come up and have some fun with me? We can't let these black guys steal the spotlight!"

Charles glanced at the radiant MJ on stage, then at Jack's thinning hair, paused for a moment, and asked:

"What? Are you kidding me?"

"Fuck, Charles, have some confidence! We're way more handsome than those black guys on stage!"

Jack laughed heartily and patted him on the back, accidentally spilling a little wine from the glass he was holding.

Charles was just about to take a sip of water when he heard this and almost choked to death.

If Jack's words were heard by MJ fans in later generations, they would be drowned by each of their spittle. Ciel would never dare to utter such arrogant words.

Just then, a childish yet sharp voice suddenly came from the side:

"You? Don't be ridiculous, how can you compare to MJ!"

The voice carried a clear sense of defiance, and Charles turned his head away.

Drew had somehow appeared beside them, arms crossed, with a look of disdain and contempt on his face, sporting a classic smug expression, seemingly looking down on Ciel.

This little girl really doesn't hold back when she speaks...

Charles hadn't intended to pay any attention to the other man, but Jack, clearly intoxicated, rushed between them, raised his glass, and shouted:

"Hey little guy, don't underestimate us!"

Drew rolled his eyes:

"Uncle, I suggest you go back and look in the mirror, okay? At your age, you shouldn't be joining in the fun at a place full of kids!"

Charles turned his head away, trying hard to suppress his laughter; Drew's words were really too harsh.

"Fuck, I'm still young... Look at this guy next to me! Charles, a rising child star in Hollywood! I bet you he'll be more famous than MJ someday!"

Drew sneered and said:

"Wow, wow, of course I know! That damn guy stole my audition role!"

After saying this, Drew glared at the two of them with annoyance.

She clearly remembered that Ciel appeared at the audition for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and she later learned that he had successfully landed the role of the male lead.

It's outrageous! Why did this nobody succeed while she was eliminated?

Charles paused, looking bewildered, not understanding what those words meant.

How could a man like him possibly steal the lead role from Drew?

That's such a blatant injustice!

However, he was walking with Jennifer at the time, so it's no wonder Drew harbored resentment towards him...

Drew continued his provocation:

"Big star, I bet you're too scared to go on stage, right?"

Ciel frowned, while Jack, standing beside him, immediately gave him the middle finger and cursed:

"Fuck you, little brat, just wait and see how we behave!"

After saying that, he grabbed Charles and led him to the side of the stage. After a brief conversation with the staff, the two of them stepped onto the stairs.

Jack is a regular here and a big Hollywood celebrity. He doesn't mind going on stage and interacting with the audience; in fact, they welcome him very much.

As Jack pushed Ciel uphill, he shouted:

"Hey, Ciel, don't fucking let that little girl look down on us!"

Charles smirked. This was blatant coercion, leaving him no room for negotiation.

But now that things had come to this, he certainly wasn't willing to let Drew mock him for nothing; it was time to teach that guy a lesson.

Wasn't she resentful?

Fuck, great, then let her know who the most dazzling child star in Hollywood is!

Just then, the clock quietly struck twelve, and it was already past midnight. The effects of the active keywords had been refreshed...

[Equipped: Ray-Ban Sunglasses Lost by Child Star (Epic)]

[Entry: Superstar Aura (Active) has been activated!]

"Hey, let's have MJ perform his latest album single, 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough'!"

Where is the applause? Where are the screams?!

"DJ, drop the beat!"

Charles brushed past the four Jackson brothers as they walked off the stage, leaving only the one who had been the center of attention... on the stage.

Michael Jackson!