I desperately want to win on the peninsula

Lin Qianqiao, who had just come out of the Sangam-dong TV station, was greatly shocked, followed by Zhou Xian, who had the same complicated expression.

Today's semi-finals were truly a battle of the gods. No wonder they say that there are no legendary matches in the finals. The semi-finals were a fierce battle right from the start.

The "gods" referred to here are not the contestants... but rather the duel between Zhou Xian and Song Minhao from another group. These two groups of "gods" went all out on stage.

Of course, Lin Qianqiao and her dad aren't a bad pair, but the problem is that there will be comparisons.

The other group's situation was too complicated to describe in words.

Even more astonishingly, the champion kids all used their family members as a bonus. Lin Qianqiao saw Song Minhao's father multiple times in the waiting room, and the most important scene was when he suddenly hugged his father affectionately.

Lin Qianqiao was stunned when she saw it. She thought, "If the show doesn't charge you money for playing like this, the production team is really losing money."

Basick is actually not bad either, and his wife frequently appears on camera offstage... If I'm not mistaken, there will be a family edit video later, because every contestant has this show, just in different ways.

There will most likely be some kind of announcement before the match, encouragement from family, relatives and friends, and heartwarming scenes of the father, father and son loving each other.

It could be said that Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xianquan faced off against the Family Warriors, making the whole match a bit strange.

The results of the competition were somewhat disappointing, relatively speaking.

They saw off the guests who came to support them, as well as Zhou Xian's parents and younger brother who were invited. The guests were picked up and dropped off in a private car.

In addition, the company provides a car to pick up and drop off Zhou Xian's family, so there is no need to worry about that. They will not be sent back so late at night, but a hotel has been booked for them nearby, and they will go home tomorrow morning.

Lin Qianqiao waved goodbye to Zhou Xian and his family. She had met Zhou Xian's family before at his debut showcase, and this was their second meeting.

To be honest, although Zhou Xian is a rapper, his family members are intellectuals; his parents both have good education and jobs.

The younger brother is an excellent student, ranking at the top of his class. He even said he wants to study at the University of Tokyo in the future. He seems like a very smart kid, a stark contrast to his older brother's schedule.

By this point, Lin Qianqiao was exhausted and just wanted to go back to her dormitory to sleep, as she would have to continue working on the team's itinerary the next day.

Moreover, participating in that Idol Star Athletics Championships yesterday was really exhausting. Even if I didn't participate in any sports, it would still be tough. I mainly found an empty spot to rest and slack off, but I never expected that I would be found by them.

This also forced Lin Qianqiao to become Wang Xiaoming, frantically accepting cards, but unfortunately, they couldn't be used to transform.

Zhou Xian was still standing there in a daze when Lin Qianqiao glanced at him and turned to look at the parking spot, where she spotted another group of people.

They were chatting and laughing as they headed towards the parking spot. As Song Minhao in the group turned his gaze, he also noticed Lin Qianqiao looking over.

Thinking back to the audition, the two of them had a rather interesting time meeting, and Lin Qianqiao smiled just like before.

Seeing this, Song Minho smiled as well and gave a thumbs up, finding it quite amusing.

Unfortunately, the fans couldn't see this scene, otherwise the two sides wouldn't have argued so fiercely.

To be honest, it's quite a coincidence that the two of them have come this far; even in the world of anime, it would be considered a bond.

In addition, Zico, who was standing next to him, seemed to have a lot of opinions about Lin Qianqiao. From the moment Song Minhao stopped, Zico noticed Lin Qianqiao standing opposite him. His expression was quite gloomy, and his three-white eyes stared at her resentfully for a while, as if the two had a blood feud. If Song Minhao hadn't pulled him away, he seemed to want to come over and have a chat.

Feeling quite confused, Lin Qianqiao raised an eyebrow. Zico's gaze was provocative and rather unpleasant. This had been evident since the recording of the program today, and he had been even more unrestrained in the parking lot just now.

If he reacted like this after killing just one of his dogs, it's hard to imagine what he would do if something else went wrong... He's a really speechless person.

Lin Qianqiao suddenly remembered that she had run into Zico yesterday and had a private conversation with him. Could it be for this ridiculous reason? But she had already done it, and she was afraid of being found out. She really dared to do it but didn't dare to admit it.

What's most frustrating is that they just stare at you without saying a word. There's a saying that a dog that bites doesn't bark, but I was thinking, "Why don't you just bite me already and be done with it?" I just wanted to get straight to the point.

After they had walked away, Zhou Xian finally came to his senses and sighed.

He slowly turned around to look at the parking spot and found Lin Qianqiao standing not far away, scrolling through her phone, probably waiting for him.

"Let's go back, I'm exhausted," he whispered.

"Okay." Lin Qianqiao, who was scrolling through her phone, heard the call, looked up at Zhou Xian who was walking in, and nodded.

The two walked to the van, opened the door, and got in. As expected, Lee Yong-jin and an assistant were in the driver's seat. After asking Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian a couple of questions, they drove back to their dormitory.

Lee Yong-jin could see the two men through the rearview mirror. Lim Gan-chiao was as calm as ever, wearing headphones and listening to music while scrolling through her phone. Joo Hyun had lost the energy he had at the beginning of the competition and had fallen silent, slumped in his seat with his eyes closed, perhaps because he was tired from the competition.

Of course, this was not unexpected. Lee Young-jin just felt it was a pity that they all had a chance, but the production team must have been conservative.

Otherwise, there would be a real chance to witness a memorable scene, and Starship would make a fortune, a win-win situation.

After that, we didn't talk much on the way back, and when we got back to the dormitory, we just washed up and went to sleep.

The next morning, all the members of MONSTAX started working early, as the day of their comeback gradually drew closer, yet also seemed a little further away.

As predicted by manager Lee Young-jin, MONSTAX's comeback date was indeed changed after consideration by the company. It was moved from the end of August to September 7th, completely avoiding Girls' Generation's comeback schedule in the first three weeks.

Perhaps this is the intimidating power of Conqueror's Haki... No one would choose to overestimate their abilities.

Of course, there are other uncontrollable factors as well.

……

As time went by, on August 14th, the eighth episode of SMTM aired as scheduled.

In a small rented room, the living room was simply furnished, with a few women's items scattered on the table. The television opposite flickered and played a program, which, judging from the sound, seemed to be still in the GG stage.

"Tsk~ How long will this damn GG take?" Lee Min-young, having finished washing up in the bathroom, patted her face mask as she walked out. Seeing that the program hadn't even started its main content yet, she complained with considerable disdain.

You should know that she turned down those guys' club invitations and waited specifically for the show to air tonight.

Thinking of this, Lee Min-young walked to the sofa and plopped down, picking up her phone to scroll through Instagram. When she saw the photos of the party, she was somewhat tempted.

Just as Lee Min-young was about to make a move, the program switched to the main content, and she looked up and spotted the person she wanted to see.

Then let's wait... Originally, she didn't know Lin Qianqiao, nor did she watch any variety shows or follow celebrities. She had only heard about him by chance at a party.

That night, the club DJ remixed his rap song. Although Lee Min-young didn't understand hip-hop, she could tell that the beat and flow were very cool and catchy.

At the same time, Lee Min-young's friends obviously knew each other and were enthusiastically recommending Lim Gan-chiao's performance in "SMTM".

Originally, she had no interest whatsoever and was even somewhat perfunctory about it.

But unable to resist his friends' enthusiasm, he didn't care much beyond offering a few words of agreement.

When her friend started showing her photos, Lee Min-young felt a connection. She was a fan of both voice and looks, and with both being excellent, she instantly fell for him and developed a strong interest in him.

The program was in progress, but the lengthy backstory was rather uninspiring.

Fortunately, the scene switched to the YG team, and the selection process in the dressing room began to be shown on the screen. With the unanimous approval of the three mentors, Lin Qianqiao became the team's top without any controversy, and went directly to the performance without any competition.

This scene roused the drowsy Lee Min-young, who also greatly approved of the mentors' approach.

The scene then cuts back to the recording studio, where soft lighting illuminates Lin Qianqiao's bright face. He wears a simple white short-sleeved shirt with a shirt jacket, and a necklace around his neck. His exposed fair skin is free of tattoos, creating a stark contrast to the stereotypical image of a rapper. He looks remarkably clean and comfortable.

The recording studio was completely silent; all that could be seen was Lin Qianqiao calmly holding the microphone and singing something, while the other panel of mentors listened with delighted expressions.

With the groundwork laid, the top players from both teams are finally about to engage in a fierce showdown.

As the camera panned to the audience, cheers erupted, instantly immersing the audience in the atmosphere of the competition. Then, after the host, Kim Jin-pyo, finished reading his prepared remarks, the stage officially opened.

The first to perform was Basick from Brand New, who sang "GXNZI".

He stood on the platform, microphone in hand, and as the intro began, he began to control the thunder with his Folw. Every detail of the rhymes was so perfect that there was no flaw in his performance.

The entire performance was essentially a solo stage for Basick, and the audience was quite active, nodding and waving their hands and cheering to the rhythm, creating a lively scene.

The music didn't stop, but the scene shifted to the backstage area, where a contestant stood alone under dim lighting, his head bowed and eyes downcast, making it impossible to see his face or any emotional expression.

But everyone watching the show knew that he was Lim Gan-chiao, including Lee Min-young who was watching the show. When she saw this scene, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Even if she didn't understand rap, she knew from the reactions of the audience, the mentors and contestants backstage that Basick's performance was quite perfect.

The pressure naturally fell on Lin Qianqiao, who seemed isolated and helpless. Li Minying, who was fully immersed in the role, had a complex expression, both worried about whether he would lose and hoping that his turn to perform would provide a perfect stage.

Just then, Lin Qianqiao looked up.

His face was devoid of emotion, but his gaze was deep and pure, merely conveying a sense of readiness to act.

Seeing this, Lee Min-young, sitting on the sofa, swallowed hard, and her long, fair legs, exposed beneath her slightly oversized clothes, instinctively tensed up.

"..." As Basick's performance ended, he bowed and thanked everyone before slowly walking off the stage.

Just a few minutes later, another highly anticipated contestant will take the stage.

The build-up just now was like the dark clouds before a storm, already making the audience vaguely feel that something big was about to happen.

Sure enough, the stage lighting suddenly dimmed, and a tall, slender figure stood not far from the entrance, appearing faintly in the dim light and surrounded by mist, making him even more mysterious.

A faint, murmuring accompaniment began, the hazy, dreamlike melody making one feel as if they were in a dream, but the figure remained blurry, the entire face hidden in the shadow of the hood.

Just then, the intense drumbeats of Boombap suddenly blared, the stage lights instantly blazed red, and without waiting for any reaction, he abruptly raised the microphone:

"History books that started in the 90s, with an innate style that sets them apart, who the f**k is me. I'm on an upward trajectory every day, always gentle, with free time to play every day, but I'm tapping my feet in the studio, with Madison Square Garden welcoming my entrance."

The entire beat has a strong, hardcore style. The choice of powerful beats and rhymes is top-notch and impeccable, paired with excellent vocal melodies and flow.

As if possessing a magical power, he infected the emotions and senses of the audience below the stage, who reached out and kept clapping their hands to keep the beat, and cheered one after another, instantly bringing the stage into the swing rhythm of his entire song.

Lee Min-young, who was watching the show, had already taken off her face mask. Her face was flushed, and she was immersed in the rhythm, swaying her body as if she were in a club, just missing a bottle of wine to liven things up.

Just as she was thinking of doing that, as the TV screen zoomed in, Lin Qianqiao on the stage pulled down her hood as if by telepathy. Her impeccable face instantly dominated the screen. Her eyes, hidden beneath her black, tousled hair, were cold and sharp. Her eyes were fixed on the camera, as if she could see through the screen and watch her every move.

At this moment, Lee Min-young was already imitating a slime. As if she had been given a paralysis debuff, her whole body slumped on the sofa and she couldn't move, watching his stage performance in a daze.

"Come on, let's make a bet! All in on me!"

Give me all the money, and let's move towards my future.

The rest is just leftovers; hurry up and check on those talkative people—they're clearly on the decline.

Please shut up, shut up, shut up...

As the variation at the end of the song played, the entire stage resembled a large-scale initiation ceremony.

Even after the performance ended, the audience was still cheering loudly, seemingly wanting an encore.

Lin Qianqiao paused for a moment amidst the applause of the audience, then smiled.

He bowed slightly in thanks, then stepped off the stage.

The program did not announce the results immediately, but instead switched to the prospects of another matchup.

Li Minying, who had no interest in the other contestants, was still somewhat unsatisfied. Her forehead was slightly damp with sweat, and her bangs were wet and matted.

She suddenly became interested in the DJ's skills, picked up her phone from under her buttocks, found a few pictures, and then suddenly stood up, staggering back to her room with her legs clamped together.

……