Esports world champion, debuted as the center of a talent show

It was exactly 2 PM.

Sweat streamed down Jiang Zhiyu's back. Wearing headphones, he repeatedly practiced the movement he couldn't quite get right in front of the mirror, tirelessly working on it.

The trainees in Class A were scattered in different corners. Some were practicing the choreography for the theme song in front of a mirror, while others were memorizing lyrics and melody. They did not interfere with or disturb each other.

The sounds of breathing and the soft clapping of the music created a tense atmosphere.

The practice room door was gently pushed open, and Yu Qizhen walked in carrying a tablet. She was wearing a simple black tracksuit, her hair was tied in a neat high ponytail, and her face was expressionless, but she had an aura that made people dare not relax.

As a national first-class dancer invited by the program team, she is known in the industry for her professionalism and strictness.

The trainees in Class A stopped their movements almost simultaneously and instinctively straightened their bodies.

"gather."

Yu Qizhen's voice is clear and bright, not loud but very penetrating.

As soon as he finished speaking, the nine trainees quickly gathered together and stood in a neat row.

She glanced at the people in front of her, tapped the tablet with her finger, and got straight to the point: "Everyone, tell me, what's the current progress?"

Upon hearing this, some people's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

Although only six hours have passed since the theme song was released, progress is uneven, with some people still stuck.

The trainees reported their progress one after another. Yu Qizhen listened with a frown, clearly not satisfied with what she heard.

She interrupted the report, her sharp gaze sweeping over everyone present: "You're from Class A, the nine who performed best on the initial stage, why are you so relaxed? Some of you aren't even progressing as fast as other classes? Is that acceptable?"

The practice room was completely silent. Yu Qizhen exuded a powerful aura, creating an extremely oppressive atmosphere.

Her gaze locked precisely on Lin Sen, who was hiding in the crowd: "Lin Sen, what's the progress?"

Lin Sen, who was called out, looked somewhat bitter: "I've already gone through the dance moves once, but I'm not very familiar with them. I need to improve my proficiency and fluency."

Yu Qizhen nodded and asked, "What about the vocal part?"

"It hasn't started yet..."

"Speed ​​up." Yu Qizhen pointed at Lin Sen with her index finger.

Lin Sen shrank his neck and nodded vigorously.

Most people don't know that Yu Qizhen and Lin Sen actually studied under the same dance teacher and are actually senior and junior siblings.

As a child, Lin Sen was always overshadowed by his senior sister, a genius girl, and could not lift his head. Even as an adult, he was still afraid of Yu Qizhen, who was very strict with him, his only junior brother.

Not long ago, Jiang Zhiyu discovered his roommate Lin Sen's outstanding ability in dance. He was recalling the techniques Lin Sen used when performing dance moves when he was suddenly called out.

"Jiang Zhiyu".

He looked up and met Yu Qizhen's gaze without flinching.

"How about you? How are you?"

He paused, his voice low and clear: "The lyrics and melody are fine, and I can remember most of the movements, but I haven't found the right point of exertion yet."

- [I can testify that what Jiang Zhiyu said is true. I followed him closely the whole time, and his progress was incredibly fast.]

- [His stamina is amazing! Except for a 20-minute break, he trained at high intensity for six hours straight. I was exhausted just watching him, but he could still keep jumping around!]

Jiang Zhiyu is probably the fastest progressing student in Class A, even faster than those two "recycled" contestants from previous drafts.

The term "recycled pork" refers to contestants who have previously participated in other talent shows. While this may be a source of ridicule, it's undeniable that experienced contestants tend to be more seasoned and mature when participating in talent shows again.

In Class A, Su Xiao and Bai Haonan are both veterans who participated in talent shows but didn't debut. In terms of experience, they are more experienced than anyone else, but at this moment, their progress has been left behind by Jiang Zhiyu.

Yu Qizhen tapped a few times on the tablet: "Not bad, I just saw your movements, the strength was quite good."

Su Xiao and Bai Haonan exchanged a glance, a hint of bitterness flashing in their eyes.

After everyone had reported their progress, she placed the tablet on the speaker next to her and walked to the center of the training room: "Okay, I roughly understand. Next, I will dance the original choreography of the theme song in its entirety. Watch carefully, focusing on the power, rhythm, and body extension. Don't just watch for the spectacle."

The music started playing, and Yu Qizhen stood in front of the mirror with an upright posture. Every movement was precise to the extreme. Raising her hand, turning around, jumping, and landing, she controlled her strength with ease. Her softness and strength were perfectly balanced. Although it was the same dance, she performed it with a textbook-like quality.

Jiang Zhiyu stared intently, paying special attention to the dance steps he hadn't mastered, and quickly reviewed them in his mind.

After finishing the dance, Yu Qizhen took a slight breath and looked at everyone: "Did you all see it clearly? Next, you will all dance in front of the mirror for me to see. Don't worry about not being able to dance or making mistakes. I want to see your performance."

This unexpected mini-test made many people tense instantly, and they looked at each other and quietly adjusted their positions.

Jiang Zhiyu looked relaxed and didn't seem to be under any pressure.

As soon as the music started, he instantly entered performance mode.

As the rhythm changed, his hand movements were fluid and controlled, his footwork was clean and crisp, and when he turned his body, his waist and abdomen exerted force steadily and accurately. The hem of his pink training uniform fluttered in a beautiful arc with his movements, occasionally revealing a section of his fair and slender waist.

As he jumped, he quickly reviewed Yu Qizhen's demonstration in his mind, immediately adjusting his previously awkward point of exertion so that the force landed precisely on the heavy beat.

Although his overall movements were somewhat clumsy and the second half of the theme song was not very well executed, his eyes remained focused and sharp, exuding a strong stage presence.

Yu Qizhen looked at it, a hint of approval unconsciously flashing in her eyes.

The music stopped.

She slowly walked around in front of everyone, and her face suddenly darkened.

"Milan's movements are standard, but she is too deliberate in pursuing perfection, which makes her lack a bit of naturalness and she is too restrained."

"Wang Yan, if you're too hesitant to dance and afraid of making mistakes, you'll only make more mistakes. Be bold and correct your mistakes; it's better than not daring to move at all."

"Bai Haonan, your pace is always half a beat ahead. You're too eager to perform, you can't stay calm, and all the details are messed up."

"Su Xiao, your body is too stiff. You dance like a puppet. Your core strength is not keeping up."

"Lin Sen, where's your facial expression control?"

"Jiang Zhiyu, your performance was good, but the second half was a bit disjointed."

……

She spoke to each person individually, without favoritism or ambiguity, laying out everyone's shortcomings clearly and not overlooking even the smallest flaws.

After commenting on everyone's questions, Yu Qizhen looked around and softened her tone, but it was full of meaning: "You are all from Class A, and your strength is outstanding among all the trainees. Everyone has their own pride, and you all want to compete for the center position and stand out. That's not wrong. Talent shows are competitions."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the group of people who were clearly distant from each other, her words carrying a deeper meaning: "But you must remember, a talent show is not a stage for solo battles. The first, second, third, and final nights... there will always be a day when you have to work together. Sometimes, cooperation is more important than individual competition. Only by helping each other can we improve together. Don't just see the people around you as opponents, but also as partners."