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Shen Tang suppressed a laugh, and her first words were delivered in fluent British English:

"I'm Shen Tang. I live for myself. You—lost yourself for love. Was it worth it?"

Yang Xinyue stared at her in shock. Shen Tang's pronunciation was almost identical to the tape she had been listening to.

"Xinyue, what is she babbling about? Is she talking nonsense?" Sun Qian asked anxiously from the side.

Yang Xinyue looked at Shen Tang and clenched her fists.

She only understood the first sentence; she didn't understand the rest at all.

Shen Tang tilted her head to look at Yang Xinyue, who opened her mouth but couldn't say anything for a long time.

"Witch doctor, come quick!" Liu Jinhua suddenly shouted to her neighbors.

"I told you she was possessed by an evil spirit from the river! Now she's going crazy and talking nonsense. We need to exorcise her!"

Upon hearing this, the "shaman" immediately rushed out from the crowd and threw a handful of glutinous rice at Shen Tang.

The handful of glutinous rice was heading straight for Shen Tang's face. Just as Shen Tang was about to turn her head to dodge it, Huo Xiuyuan's tall figure blocked her completely.

"The state strictly prohibits feudal superstition; what you are doing is illegal!" Huo Xiuyuan said coldly.

The "shaman" was startled by Huo Xiuyuan, and the copper bell she was shaking fell to the ground.

She glanced at Liu Jinhua, picked up the copper bell and was about to run away, but Liu Jinhua grabbed her.

"Why are you running away? Quickly exorcise the evil spirit for her! I'll give you extra money."

At this point, Liu Jinhua truly believed that Shen Tang was possessed, otherwise why would he be saying such nonsensical things?

"Let's see who dares to do this! What do you think this place is?" Huo Xiuyuan shouted.

Liu Jinhua looked at Huo Xiuyuan and said urgently, "Commander Huo, don't let her bewitch you. She's possessed by the evil spirit of someone who died unjustly in the river. Getting close to her will shorten your lifespan."

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll call the police," Huo Xiuyuan warned.

Upon hearing this, the "shaman" broke free from Liu Jinhua and ran away.

The villagers who had come with Liu Jinhua were afraid of being dragged into it, so they all left quickly.

Huo Xiuyuan looked at everyone and said, "What Shen Tang just said was fluent English, not that she was possessed."

He looked at Liu Jinhua and said coldly, "This is a place where the military trains talent. If you cause trouble again, I will definitely report you to the police and have you arrested."

Liu Jinhua swallowed hard, gave Shen Tang a resentful and fierce look, and then turned and left.

"Shen Tang, you're amazing! You're truly our role model!"

"Shen Tang, can you teach me a few English phrases?"

"Shen Tang, I also want to learn English songs."

Shen Tang was surrounded by everyone, and Yang Xinyue was pushed by someone and almost fell into the flower bushes.

She bit her lip. How could Shen Tang be so difficult to deal with?

Ge Aihua let out a deep sigh of relief.

Shen Tang is a rare talent, and fortunately her identity is not problematic.

At the same time, she felt sorry for Shen Tang. If she had joined the performing arts troupe a few years earlier, she would definitely be a pillar of the troupe now. However, it's not too late now.

She will become the brightest star on the stage sooner or later.

As everyone gathered around Shen Tang and dispersed, Huo Xiuyuan's eyes grew increasingly dark.

Although Shen Tang is indeed Shen Tang, something is definitely wrong with her.

She was too perfect, so perfect that it seemed unreal.

Shen Tang glanced back at Huo Xiuyuan. Although he had driven Liu Jinhua away, she could tell that he was suspicious of her.

It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to talk to him.

After dinner, Shen Tang knocked on Huo Xiuyuan's courtyard gate, but did not go in.

Huo Xiuyuan walked slowly to the door and looked down at her:

"What's up?"

Shen Tang met Huo Xiuyuan's dark eyes: "Don't you think I'm acting a little strange?"

Huo Xiuyuan didn't speak, his dark eyes meeting her beautiful eyes.

Shen Tang's eyes were filled with composure.

She said, "I died once. The day I woke up, I decided that I would never be the same Shen Tang again."

"For three years, I lived under constant insults and suppression, which eroded all my pride. I even felt like a piece of trash."

Shen Tang's tone was indifferent, as if she were just telling someone else's story, but it was precisely this indifferent tone that made people feel the deepest pain hidden in her voice.

Huo Xiuyuan's gaze towards her changed, softening and losing its sharpness.

Shen Tang sniffed, raised her watery eyes, and smiled.

"I am indeed not Shen Tang. The original Shen Tang is dead. The current me is a completely new Shen Tang."

Huo Xiuyuan looked at her, his voice low and deep:

"Being in charge of your own life."

"Of course," Shen Tang said with a smile.

Shen Tang turned and took two steps, then turned back to Huo Xiuyuan and whispered:

"Your voice is absolutely stunning."

Huo Xiuyuan looked at her, his dark eyes darkening.

"act recklessly."

Huo Xiuyuan watched Shen Tang's retreating figure, his eyes growing even more intense.

This woman is truly unfathomable.

Before they knew it, it was time for the two teams to play their match at the Cultural Palace.

Teams one and two, dressed neatly, waited below the stage.

The team's costumes were exquisite, all matching light green tulle skirts, giving them an ethereal feel. Yang Xinyue's white tulle skirt, in particular, was dazzling and gorgeous.

Sun Qian looked at the second team and sneered, "What kind of shabby clothes are they wearing? How pathetic."

Yang Xinyue also looked towards the second team. Shen Tang was dressed no differently from the other team members.

She couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This Shen Tang was really stupid; as the team leader, he didn't even stand out.

"Are the clothes they're wearing... made from scraps of cloth?" Yang Xinyue asked in a low voice.

"Hahaha... It really is! How poor must they be?" The group burst into laughter.

Shen Tang truly felt sorry for them.

Just because they put on a performance costume made by a clothing factory, they've forgotten their roots?

They're so easily swayed.

The audience was packed, and everyone started chattering amongst themselves—

"Judging from this situation, Shen Tang's team is bound to lose."

"Exactly, there's no comparison. Look how nice Yang Xinyue's team's clothes are."

Lu Jingshen stood at the back of the crowd, his gaze fixed on Shen Tang.

A few days ago, Liu Jinhua was instigated by Yang Xinyue to cause a scene at the training compound of the cultural troupe, which resulted in her losing a lot of face.

He developed some resentment towards Yang Xinyue because of this. Yang Xinyue called the clothing factory several times looking for him, but he didn't answer.

Yang Xinyue looked at Lu Jingshen, her hands clenched tightly.

Lu Jingshen, today I'll show you who's better, me or Shen Tang!

Shen Tang also saw Lu Jingshen, and she rolled her eyes in disgust.

Huo Xiuyuan followed her gaze and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Go, New Moon!"

"Go, sis!"

Yang Aimin, Wu Meijuan, and Yang Chaoyang all came.

Yang Xinyue smiled at them, then looked at Lu Jingshen.

Yang Aimin followed Yang Xinyue's gaze.

His face darkened, and his fist hardened again.