FINALS

Chen Lihua waved her raised hand at the back of the music hall with a huge smile plastered across her face.  Her eyes sparkled as her almond pair reached the flock of birds seated with Wei Rin at the farther end of the auditorium.

Three out of the four boys waved back at her with equally happy and excited faces.  The one boy who did not share the enthusiasm was, of course, Big Bird who sat slouching at his chair with such a grumpy attitude.

That morning, just like during their tutorial sessions, the huge van that was owned by the Chen's drove into the flock of birds' neighborhood with only one purpose – to pick up the boys who promised to watch and support Chen Lingtian on the final stretch of his competition.

Originally, Dan Shaoqing, also known as Big Bird, had not planned to join but his ever-loyal and influential friends and best buddies, Hawk and Eagle barged into his room and dragged him out, each boy clutching his left and right arms.