Chapter 7 Million-Dollar Anchor 4
The date of the "Millionaire Anchor" competition was very close, just three days later, and the day of the competition came in a blink of an eye. It seemed that God also knew that this was a special day. The cold weather was swept away, and the sun shone on everyone's shoulders, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles.
Guan Qiao complained that my usual dress was too plain and that it would be unfair to the audience, so she came to my house specially this morning and brought a large box of cosmetics, saying that she wanted to transform me.
"Is it done?" I was a little impatient. She had been applying the cream on my face for more than half an hour.
"Okay, okay." She put down the lipstick in her hand and looked at my face. "Well, perfect."
I stood up and looked in the mirror with some doubt. When I saw the beautiful girl in the mirror, I couldn't help but be amazed.
I didn't expect this girl to be a makeup expert! The off-white dress made my skin look extremely fair, and the pleated neckline just revealed my collarbone, making me look delicate and elegant. Guan Qiao curled my straight hair slightly, letting it hang naturally on my shoulders. Unlike Mi Lu's usual fiery red lips, Guan Qiao just applied a layer of powder on my face, and the pink eyeshadow and lip makeup made me look lively and energetic, very cute.
When I entered the studio, there were already quite a few audience members seated in the studio, cameras of all sizes were set up in all directions, and gorgeous lights were also directed towards the wide stage. Probably because of my previous bad reputation, I was arranged to sit in a corner, where I couldn't even get any light.
But it just so happened that, in this hidden corner, I secretly looked at the other contestants before the host came on stage.
They all looked like they were at a beauty pageant, wearing heavy makeup, with false eyelashes as thick as fans, long eyeliner that almost reached their temples, and low necklines, while their skirts were cut as short as possible. Mi Lu, who was standing in the center of the stage, was the most eye-catching because she was a head taller than the other girls around her.
I lowered my eyes to her legs and saw her high heels, which were at least 10 cm high. I looked down at my flat shoes and conservative long skirt and sighed.
"Is the first girl on the left Shenqiruanruan? She looks so pure, unlike those anchors who wear heavy makeup."
"Her long dress is very beautiful. Even though she is standing in the corner, people can still see her."
"Well, I still prefer this type."
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There was discussion in the audience. Oh, this is so rare. After being scolded for so long, I finally get to be praised again.
"Hello everyone, I am the host of this game, KK. Now I declare that the first game of 'Who is the Next Millionaire Streamer' has officially begun!" The host walked onto the stage amid warm applause and opened the curtain of the game. "Today's game is very interesting. All the streamers must use their affinity and eloquence to convince a little girl who has cancer but doesn't like taking medicine to listen to the doctor and take medicine."
I sat in the corner, listening carefully to every word the host said.
"Please use your intelligence and wisdom to make the little girl say 'I will take medicine obediently in the future'. Only in this way can she pass the competition. In the end, we will determine the ranking of the competition through the number of votes from the audience inside and outside the venue. The first place winner of this competition will receive an additional 5,000 yuan in anchor funds!"
After the host finished speaking, he turned and left the stage.
The contestants took turns to take the stage, some of them succeeded in the challenge, and some failed. Mi Lu was successful. She discussed the mysteries of the universe with the little girl, making the little girl curious about the world. In the end, she made up her mind to defeat the disease and explore the unknown.
Finally it was my turn. I looked up and saw a little girl with all her hair falling out on the big screen opposite. The big white mask covered most of her face, leaving only a pair of big watery eyes looking at me curiously.
The moment I saw her, I thought of Xiao Nuo, and suddenly, thousands of words came to my mind that I wanted to share with her.
"Wow, your hair is so beautiful!" I clasped my hands together and looked at her with envy.
"I have no hair." She shook her head, looking frustrated.
"You have it," I said confidently, "and it's very long, very black, and feels soft and smooth, like silk."
The little girl touched her bald head in suspicion.
"It's just that your hair is special. It's made of angel feathers." As soon as I said this, she blinked.
"Really?" The little girl's voice was full of excitement.
"Well, it's true, because I saw an angel has taken up residence in your body."
"Ah? She lives inside me?" The little girl tilted her head and looked at me in confusion.
"Yes." I nodded solemnly. "Do you often feel pain all over your body, so painful that you can't bear it?"
"Yes, yes." She nodded vigorously.
"Don't be afraid at this time. The reason you feel this way is that the angels are fighting the disease in your body!" I looked at her distressedly and tried to make my voice lively and cheerful. "In the battle between the angels and the disease, who do you hope will win?"
"Of course it's an angel!" she answered without hesitation.
"I see." I sighed in mock embarrassment, "Alas, but the angel secretly told me that she is running out of strength to fight the disease."
"Why?"
"Because you never take your medicine. Do you know that the medicine you take is the angel's food? If she is hungry, how can she have the strength to fight?"
"So that's how it is!" The little girl suddenly realized and exclaimed loudly, "Sister, please tell the angel that I will take my medicine obediently in the future and I will never let her go hungry again."
I smiled and nodded to the little girl. The image on the big screen slowly disappeared, leaving only the little girl's smiling eyes. Her eyes were so pure and unforgettable.
There was thunderous applause from the audience, and the host couldn't help but praise: "The battle between an angel and a disease, what a wonderful story!"
I watched my number of votes soar up, and my heart was filled with joy.
Soon we entered the tense process of collecting votes. Standing backstage waiting, my heart was in my throat.
Finally, the host returned to the stage and announced: "In this competition, Yuan Wan and Mi Lu's wonderful performances have won unanimous recognition from everyone. Congratulations to the two anchors for successfully advancing to the next semi-final by ranking first in the group stage!"
"Crash! "
There was another round of applause from the audience.
Did I advance? Or am I tied for first place with Milu?
"A draw? This is too boring!"
At this moment, an abrupt yet familiar voice entered my ears. I looked up and found that Lin Tong, who had been sitting in the audience, popped his head out and started to make a noise of dissatisfaction: "Can we have an extra game? There is always only one first place, what's ? What do you think?"
"Right, right, right! Don't tie for first place! Support a tiebreak!"
Another unfamiliar male audience member also stood up to express his support. More and more voices called for an extra game, and the audience seats suddenly became chaotic.
"Female anchors usually appear in front of the camera with heavy makeup. Why not keep it simple and let these two anchors remove their makeup on the spot, and then vote on the spot. Whoever gets the most votes will be the first place!"
Lin Tong's next proposal was even more agreed by the audience, and the whole place suddenly became excited. The host walked off the stage awkwardly, discussed with the judges for a while, and then returned to the stage.
"Due to the overwhelming support from everyone, we have decided to respect everyone's opinions and let Mi Lu and Yuan Wan appear without makeup in future programs."
As soon as the host finished speaking, the whole audience fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on us like searchlights.
I secretly glanced at Mi Lu and saw that she was holding the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands, and her face looked very unpleasant. Would I have to remove my makeup on the spot later? It doesn't matter to me, since I didn't put on much makeup today anyway.
Soon, we were led to the dressing table that had been prepared temporarily. I washed my face like I usually do, using a cotton pad soaked in makeup remover to randomly wipe my face for two minutes and I was done. Mi Lu, who looked reluctant, first took off her colored contact lenses and then her false eyelashes, which took her a long time.
"There's absolutely no difference between Yuan Wan before and after removing her makeup."
"Oh my god, is Milu performing a magic trick to transform a living person? I almost didn't recognize her."
"Mi Lu's eyes and nose are still very beautiful. Maybe she wears too much makeup, her face looks so dull. It seems that bare face is indeed the only criterion for testing beauty."
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In the debate with mixed reviews, I managed to win by a margin of 10 votes. Mi Lu stamped her feet angrily and ran off the stage.
