The rehearsal continued, and soon, it was Shen Xinyi’s turn to go on stage to sing.
This ti, she also gave an exceptionally powerful performance, and this song "Before It’s Too Late," she had practiced very hard. After she finished, many of the trainees applauded for her.
Turning and descending the stage, Shen Xinyi returned to her peacock-like deanor.
Luo Xiaoqian walked onto the stage, bowed to the audience, then sat down at the piano and began her performance, still playing that sa "White Moonlight."
Except that this ti, it was the official dress rehearsal, and the band was already in place.
The whole song transitioned from its initial ethereal beginning to the mont the band joined in, instantly becoming grandiose. Even amidst such a grandeur, Luo Xiaoqian’s voice was not drowned out.
Her voice was like the full moon in the sky, unable to be concealed by the thickest of night.
Not just others, even Shen Xinyi felt an involuntary chill.
The applause began, stinging Shen Xinyi’s ears like needles.
Xu Xia sat in a chair, clapping vigorously, "Well, what do you think? Are you convinced now?"
"Hmph!" Shen Xinyi snorted softly, "Who will be the ultimate winner remains to be seen at the real competition!"
Xu Xia stood up, snickering, "I look forward to seeing you cry then!"
"Xinyi, she really did perform well today. It looks like you’ll have to push harder tomorrow night!" the lackey sitting next to Shen Xinyi quietly reminded her.
"I won’t let her win!" Shen Xinyi glared at the figure under the spotlight, grinding her teeth as she spoke.
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Rogers Western Restaurant.
Shen Xinyi angrily cut her steak, pressing so hard that her knife screeched against the plate, drawing glances from nearby diners.
"Please, can you be more ladylike? A true lady should never lose her grace at any ti—grace! Do you understand?!" Lin Luoshi, sitting across from her, picked up a stemd glass, "What’s the use of cutting so hard? It’s a steak, not Luo Xiaoqian!"
"Cousin, what should I do?" Shen Xinyi put down her knife and fork in frustration, "You didn’t see Luo Xiaoqian’s performance today. She was like she was on steroids. If she’s like that in the competition tomorrow, I’m really afraid I’ll lose!"
Lin Luoshi sipped her wine, "Her ’White Moonlight’ is clearly revised by a master. Now Ailin has switched your order, putting her after you, which indeed puts you at a disadvantage."
"So what should I do?" Shen Xinyi asked with a frown.
"How should I know!" Lin Luoshi rolled her eyes at her, "For you, I’ve given up my job. Do you know how high the compensation at Emperor View is? It’s even more than what I make in the United States, and now my great career prospects are ruined because of you!"
"What about when I bought you Hers, you didn’t say I ruined your career. Could you not be so ungrateful?"
"Please, you bought that for voluntarily, didn’t you?" Lin Luoshi’s expression darkened, and she tossed her bag at her, "Fine, here, I’m giving it back to you. It’s just an Hers bag, I can afford it!"
As Lin Luoshi stood up to leave, Shen Xinyi quickly put on a smiling face and stopped her, pressing her back into the chair, "Dear cousin, don’t be mad. How about this, if you help find a way to beat her, you can pick anything from Hers, deal?"
Lin Luoshi’s eyes flickered with a hint of brightness, but after a mont, she sighed helplessly, "I really can’t help you with that!"
Of course, she wanted a designer bag, but where did she have the ans now?
Shen Xinyi grasped her arm, shaking it, "Cousin, dear cousin, you can’t just watch drown. I was just angry earlier, don’t take it to heart..."
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