Stunning the Audience

At 10 AM in the morning, the semi-finals of "Dancing in Chinese Style" officially began. There were 500 spectators in the audience, four judges on the stage, and a prominent figure in Chinese classical dance, Yao Ruosu.

Yao Ruosu was in her forties this year but maintained her figure exceptionally well. She exuded an air of elegance, with a few fine lines at the corners of her eyes that added to her charm.

Today, Yao Ruosu was attending the show as a judge. She sat gracefully in the judges' area, and at one glance, her long neck, graceful posture, and outstanding aura were evident.

In addition to the live recording, "Dancing in Chinese Style" was also being live streamed online. Many fans of Chinese classical dance had been waiting in the online broadcast room.

[Here we go, the semi-finals have finally started!]

[Supporting classical dance! I hope classical dance can flourish and promote traditional culture!]

[Oh my, Teacher Yao is here in person!]

[This episode is going to be exciting.]

[I remember that Shanshan was the first in the preliminaries, and she danced exceptionally well! Looking forward to her performance in the semi-finals!]

[Agreed!]

The semi-finals featured a total of twenty contestants, with a high elimination rate of 60%. The competition was fierce.

After the host's opening speech, the twenty contestants took the stage in the order determined by a draw.

Today's semi-finals had a theme: "Pure White." This meant that all contestants were required to wear white Chinese classical dance costumes.

Initially, the audience was engaged, but as the performances went on, they began to feel fatigued. Even the online viewers couldn't help but start complaining.

[What's going on? How did these performers even make it to the semi-finals?]

[I could throw some corn on the ground and let my chickens dance, and it would be better than this!]

[Don't worry, everyone. Shanshan hasn't performed yet. Don’t forget that she was the first in the preliminaries!]

[Exactly, Shanshan hasn't performed yet. Let's wait.]

According to the rules, each contestant would receive scores from the judges immediately after their performance, with a maximum of ten points. However, none of the contestants received a score higher than 8.5 after over ten performances.

Compared to the four judges, Yao Ruosu was particularly strict. Until now, the highest score she had given was only 7 points.

Then came Ye Shanshan's turn to perform, and the atmosphere in the venue suddenly changed. Even the audience members who had been dozing off came to life.

[It looks like Ye Shanshan is the one to watch!]

[Her classical dance is incredibly beautiful. She's like a fairy in that white dress!]

On the stage, Ye Shanshan wore a white traditional costume and held a peach blossom branch. She performed a graceful and romantic classical dance to soothing background music. With her natural talent and dance training, her movements and facial expressions were impeccable. Her performance received enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Even the viewers in the live chat had nothing but praise.

[This is true classical dance; it's much better than the previous performances!]

[I have to admit, Ye Shanshan looks like a fairy in that white dress. Although she's not exceptionally beautiful, her fresh and ethereal charm makes her look like a celestial maiden!]

[More importantly, her dancing is excellent. You can tell she has a solid foundation.]

[Today's semi-finals first place is undoubtedly going to Ye Shanshan again!]

Ye Shanshan stood on the stage, smiling as she faced the judges. The four judges exchanged glances, aware that Ye Shanshan was the beloved daughter of the Ye family. Moreover, they couldn't have missed the presence of the current president of Ye Group, Ye Mingzhe, in the audience. They naturally wanted to show some favoritism.

Furthermore, Ye Shanshan did perform exceptionally well.

The four judges communicated silently with their eyes and then held up their scorecards.

[9.4 points.]

[9.5 points.]

[9.5 points.]

[9.4 points.]

As the scores were revealed, the audience erupted in applause. Before Ye Shanshan's performance, none of the judges had given a score higher than 8.5. Now, they gave Ye Shanshan a 9.5, which was truly exceptional.

Ye Shanshan was overjoyed and graciously bowed, saying, "Thank you, four esteemed judges!"

The camera then shifted to Yao Ruosu. Yao Ruosu watched Ye Shanshan on the stage, and even her usually indifferent expression revealed a hint of appreciation.

She raised her scoring card.

[9 points.]

[Oh my, Teacher Yao gave Ye Shanshan 9 points!]

[Teacher Yao is known for her strictness. She only gave a maximum of 7 points before this. Giving Ye Shanshan 9 points means she really appreciates her!]

[It's a done deal; Ye Shanshan will definitely take first place in the semi-finals!]

Ye Shanshan was overjoyed and bowed deeply to Yao Ruosu, saying, "Thank you, Teacher Yao!"

Backstage, Ye Mingzhe and Ye Huaijin waited attentively.

"Shanshan, Teacher Yao really appreciates you!" Ye Huaijin was genuinely happy for Ye Shanshan. "I knew it! Teacher Yao mentioned a promising talent among the contestants, and it must be for our Shanshan!"

Ye Mingzhe smiled faintly and handed Ye Shanshan the key to a sports car. "With this performance, you're sure to take first place, and I want to congratulate you in advance."

"Thank you, elder brothers!" Ye Shanshan smiled sweetly and glanced discreetly at Ye Shengge, who was not far away. "Ye Shengge, do you really think you can compare to me?"

The audience was still discussing Yao Ruosu's score of 9 points, but even the host's announcement of the last contestant's appearance couldn't divert their attention. The venue was buzzing.

Suddenly, the stage lights dimmed. After a moment, a spotlight illuminated the center of the stage.

In the semi-darkness, a graceful figure stood tall and elegant, dressed in white like snow, with flowing garments. The previously noisy audience fell silent.

All eyes were now fixed on the stage.

A young woman, dressed in a white traditional costume, looked otherworldly. The gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and her white garments billowed around her. The pale light cast a silver aura over her, making her appear ethereal and otherworldly.

As the camera zoomed in, the girl's delicate face suddenly entered view.

Her eyebrows resembled distant mountains with a hint of ink, her eyes were like autumn water with a slight upward tilt at the corners, and her clear pupils shimmered like rippling water. Her figure and complexion were flawless, making her look like a celestial being.

The live audience couldn't help but hold their breath, seemingly afraid to disturb the person on stage. Even the online viewers' barrage of comments suddenly stopped.

Three seconds passed in complete silence.

[Wow... where did this little fairy come from?]

[I'm dead; I'm dead. Her gaze into the camera was so beautiful; I'm going to die in her eyes!]

[Three minutes. I need all the information on this woman!]

[Ye Shengge! The host just said her name is Ye Shengge!]

[Not only does Ye Shengge have a great temperament, but she's also incredibly stunning. Her beauty completely outshines Ye Shanshan! That close-up moment just now was an unexpected beauty!]

[Help, I dare not Photoshop myself to look like this, and she naturally looks like this!]

[She's called Ye Shengge, but I'm just going to call her my wife!]

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Fu Group, in the CEO's office, a man sat behind his desk. His slender, pale fingers held a pen as he signed a contract. His handsome face bore a calm expression, clearly focused on his work.

Beside him, Song Yang was staring at a smartphone screen. The screen was playing the live broadcast of the "Dancing in Chinese Style" semi-finals.

Finally, when Ye Shengge appeared on stage, Song Yang immediately exclaimed, "Mr. Fu, Miss Ye is on stage!"

The man's hand, which had been signing, suddenly stopped, and he raised his eyes to look.