Chapter 69: A Performance That Sends Shivers Down the Spine! (Please Add to Your Favorites)

"Pfft, a dictation test of the Thousand Character Classic? What kind of move is that?"

"Haha, this is killing me. Other teams are honing their professional skills, while Su Yunjin's group has basically reverted to elementary school students."

"I can already see how Su Yunjin's group will perform on stage. Isn't this just a waste of time? They'll be dead last in no time."

"Just look at the trainees in Su Yunjin's group—they're truly suffering."

"Exactly."

Online, after Su Yunjin's group's vlog was released, netizens burst into laughter.

Other mentors were busy correcting their trainees' flaws, with everyone spending countless hours learning how to command the stage.

But what about Su Yunjin's group?

Forget about learning stage presence—there was barely any training time at all. The trainees, desperate to cope with the upcoming exam, had to eat faster than everyone else, sleep later, and make do with just a midday nap.

After a few days, netizens truly couldn't see what kind of competitive edge Su Yunjin's group might have.

They simply couldn’t understand.

Likewise, many in the industry were baffled.

What was Su Yunjin hoping to achieve with such teaching methods?

Or did she believe that memorizing the Thousand Character Classic would make them better performers?

In the world of capital as well, there was no shortage of skepticism. Some investors even openly shook their heads at Su Yunjin's approach.

Nevertheless, regardless of public opinion, the C-Position Girl Group show kicked off as scheduled.

The opening dance this time featured all the trainees and mentors together.

Within a limited timeframe, everyone could choose to warm up the stage with street dance or rap.

Luo Zizhen, Shao Xinghui, Wang Tao, and Liang Feiyue’s four groups quickly completed their performances—street dance, rap, synchronized choreography—each form earning waves of applause and praise.

Then came Su Yunjin’s turn—the sound of young women reciting in unison echoed out:

"Heaven and earth, dark and bright, the universe vast and wild, the sun and moon waxing and waning, the stars arrayed in their places..."

After the first three groups, the girls dressed in white and green hanfu slowly emerged from backstage.

They were serene, elegant, and each stood tall and graceful.

In that moment, the eyes of the audience and netizens were transfixed.

Under the spotlight, every trainee from Su Yunjin's group looked as if they had stepped straight out of a painting.

They weren’t just beautiful; more importantly, their aura had undergone a dramatic transformation.

At that moment, they resembled the noble daughters of ancient texts—unaffected, not relying on coquettishness to win favor.

Their makeup was so light it was almost invisible, so subtle it looked like their natural faces.

And yet, even in such understated simplicity, they utterly dazzled every eye.

No matter how hard the trainees from Luo Zizhen, Shao Xinghui, Wang Tao, or Liang Feiyue worked, in that instant, all four groups paled in comparison.

The girls simply stood there, gliding forward—one, two, three, five...

Finally, fifteen of them formed two lines, and as the chanting continued, Su Yunjin made her entrance.

Today, she wore the same pale green Zen attire, her long, inky hair tied in a floral knot behind her head, and in her hand—a long sword.

Drawing the sword, she moved with the swiftness of a startled rabbit, her body swirling like a dragon. The sword whistled through the air, and the other trainees drew their own swords from behind them.

"A brilliant phoenix among bamboo, a white colt grazing in the field, transforming and nurturing all plants, benefiting countless people..."

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"Admit your faults and make amends, never forget virtue and ability, do not gossip about others' faults, nor boast of your own strengths..."

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"Echoes in the empty valley, listening in a tranquil hall, disaster stems from accumulated evil, blessings arise from good deeds, a jade disc is not a treasure, but every moment is golden..."

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"Tread the abyss with caution, rise early in peace and warmth, fragrant as orchids, vigorous as pine, rivers flow endlessly, the clear abyss reflects all, poised in bearing, composed in speech!"

The crisp, harmonious voices of the girls rang out, and as they recited, their sword movements shifted in sync.

Rhythmic and measured, the glint of swords intertwined. On stage, the solemn beat of drums thundered like a thousand armies trampling across the earth.

The audience fell silent.

Netizens fell silent.

Backstage staff were silent as well.

Every gaze was fixed on the stage—on those girls in traditional dress, brandishing swords.

Strength and grace, movement and stillness—each gesture struck a chord in the viewers' hearts, stirring a profound resonance and bringing tears to their eyes.

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"I never would have guessed, but Yunjin’s opening is just as explosive as ever."

"Look at this—do they look like the same students we all trained together?"

"If I’d known, I’d have had my trainees memorize the Thousand Character Classic too."

At the mentors’ table, Wang Tao, Shao Xinghui, Liang Feiyue, and Luo Zizhen were already seated.

After her own group's performance, Liang Feiyue looked at Su Yunjin’s team on stage, her eyes filled with envy. She put down the microphone and began chatting with Wang Tao and Shao Xinghui.

Wang Tao said, "That was absolutely stunning. I got goosebumps all over."

Liang Feiyue replied, "Me too, I’m all fired up. Teacher Shao, why are you so quiet?"

Both looked at Shao Xinghui, who managed a wry smile. "I don’t even know what to say. I’ll have my trainees recite the Thousand Character Classic next time too."

A complicated emotion flickered in Shao Xinghui’s eyes.

But it wasn’t that he regretted not making better use of the Thousand Character Classic after having his trainees memorize it.

Rather, he felt like a lesser man standing before Su Yunjin.

He had initially required his team to memorize the Thousand Character Classic and even planned a test, simply to shield Su Yunjin from criticism.

If two mentors adopted the same approach, the skeptics would be distracted, and he could share some of the burden with her.

He never expected that the stage presentation would turn out so magnificent and overwhelming.

Perhaps Su Yunjin had planned it all from the start, or maybe there was another reason.

Either way, he realized now just how vast the gap was between himself and Su Yunjin. He seemed to know nothing about the depth of that woman’s talent!

Seeing Shao Xinghui’s complex expression, Wang Tao assumed he was just frustrated for not making better use of the classic.

He clapped Shao Xinghui heartily on the shoulder. "It’s fine, Teacher Shao. With this experience, we’ll push the envelope together next time. This traditional culture really is incredible."

"You two might break through, but next time, Yunjin will probably come up with something even more brilliant. That’s what real knowledge means—power!" Liang Feiyue teased Wang Tao with a playful smile.

Wang Tao laughed it off, and Shao Xinghui managed a faint smile.

But what set Shao Xinghui apart was the unmistakable bitterness behind his smile.

The stage performance ended. As Su Yunjin’s group struck their final pose, the audience below rose to their feet in spontaneous cheers.

As the camera panned across the crowd, excitement was written on every face—even in the dark, their eyes shone.

It was the same online. In the livestream, former doubters instantly changed their tune, expressing astonishment.

"I knew it—we should have trusted Su Yunjin."

"This is insane! Where are all the mockers now?"

"My Yunjin is the best—eternal goddess! She always stirs my heart!"

The comment feed exploded. Without anyone noticing, Su Yunjin’s fan base grew rapidly, and more and more people began cheering for her.

Thanks to the viral spread, it wasn’t long before a Su Yunjin fan club account popped up on Weibo.

At the same time, countless smaller fan groups appeared—chat groups, forums, communities.

The name Su Yunjin shot up everywhere online, springing forth like bamboo after the rain!