Chapter 7: Why do you give us zero points? You are clearly seeking revenge 4
There was a tense atmosphere in the dressing room, and we all realized that today's final was not that simple.
"Contestant No. 21 has finished his performance. Now please give your scores, judges!" the host's voice came from the radio.
Oh no! It's my turn and Yi Youxi's turn next! I stared at Yi Youxi with my eyes wide open. "Cough cough cough... cough... cough cough..." The itchy and painful feeling ravaged my throat from time to time, and I coughed so hard that I couldn't catch my breath. "How can I perform this... cough cough cough... I'm coughing so hard... cough cough cough... I can't play the harmonica..."
"Wait for me!" Yi Youxi said and ran out of the dressing room like a gust of wind, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Cough cough cough... cough... cough cough..." I sat in front of the dressing table, coughing non-stop, and felt my throat was a little swollen from coughing so hard. What did Yi Youxi just run out for? It's our turn soon...
Playing the harmonica requires air, and I'm sure the sound will break if I'm in this condition. I looked at the empty passage, feeling uneasy.
"How are you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Song Xiwei sat beside me and reached out to help me brush away the hair that blocked my view. She was very careful, as if she was afraid of hurting me. She was beautiful and gentle like an angel.
"Ahem..." I shook my head, unable to utter a word for a long time. I was so careless that I didn't even notice that my kettle had been moved. I don't know who did it, but if I catch that despicable villain, I will tear him into pieces!
After a while, Yi Youxi, who had just run out, rushed into the dressing room again. He was holding two bottles of mineral water in his hands. His cheeks were red from running, and his bangs were wet with sweat, sticking together in clumps. "Here! I can't find milk, drink some water." He unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and handed it to me.
It turned out that he went out to find water for me...
The bottle of mineral water had been chilled, with cold air still coming out of the bottle and crystal clear water droplets sliding down the bottle.
Looking at the blue bottle of mineral water, my heart was warm. "Yeah." I took the mineral water from him, tilted my head back and drank half of it. The cold water flowed down my throat, and the burning sensation was instantly calmed.
"Where are the contestants from Group 26? It's your turn! Why are you still in the dressing room? Get out quickly! It's too late. This is a live broadcast!" The staff rushed into the dressing room and saw that we were still sitting on the chairs hesitatingly. They immediately became anxious like ants on a hot pan.
"Okay, we'll go out right away!" I put down the mineral water and stood up.
"Are you okay?" Yi Youxi and Song Xiwei looked at me worriedly.
"I'm fine... cough... cough cough cough..." But before I could finish my words, the painful and itchy feeling in my throat spread again, like thousands of ants crawling in my throat, and I suddenly coughed so hard that I couldn't stand up.
"How can she play the harmonica like this?" Song Xiwei supported me as I was staggering, looking worried.
"There's no time! There's no time anymore! I beg you, please get out! This is a live broadcast - the audience all over Yadunisi Island are waiting for you!" The staff clasped their hands together and begged non-stop, wishing they could kneel down in front of us.
"Cough cough... cough cough cough..." But I kept coughing. Damn it! Am I going to miss the chance to win? If I don't win, I won't be able to leave this island for the time being... Mom and Dad, I really want to be reunited with you, and my little prince... My nose was sore, and I felt so helpless all of a sudden.
At this moment, a big, thick hand landed on my shoulder, with a burning temperature that penetrated my clothes and reached my heart. I looked up in astonishment and saw Yi Youxi looking at me. His blue-purple eyes exuded a firm light, like the light of the rising sun, which shocked me.
"The performance only lasts 5 minutes, you must persevere to the end!" His face was grim, and every word he said was filled with infinite power.
5 minutes... maybe I can make it! "Yes! I will definitely hold on to the end!" I nodded vigorously, and the light of hope burst out in my eyes again.
"Okay! Okay! Stop talking and get out!" The staff coaxed us out of the dressing room.
We left the dressing room and came to the backstage. Standing backstage, we heard the shouting and noise coming from outside. There was only a velvet curtain separating us from the stage. Behind the curtain, there were tens of thousands of audiences waiting for us!
Little Prince! Please - give me strength!
I kept stroking the protruding "Y" on the harmonica, as if I could get strength from it.
"Please welcome the last group of contestants, Group 26 - Qin Xiaoya and His Highness Yi Youxi!" The host's powerful voice penetrated the curtain and reached the backstage.
Be sure to persevere to the end!
Yi Youxi and I looked at each other, then pulled back the curtain and walked out. Countless lights fell on us, and screams rose and fell in our ears.
"Your Highness Yi Youxi! I love you——"
"Your Highness Yi Youxi! Come on! Come on!"
"Qin Xiaoya! Come on - I will always support you!"
There were actually people cheering for me! I opened my eyes wide and looked at the crowded audience, feeling very surprised.
The stage was lit with soft sea-blue lights, as if it was the light swaying gently in the depths of the sea. A dark piano was placed in the center of the stage, and the shiny piano surface was covered with bright lights, which was magnificent and amazing. Snowflake-shaped ice sculptures were placed around the piano, and under the sea-blue lights, they flowed with a lively luster.
Yi Youxi walked gracefully to the piano and sat down, then gave me an encouraging look. You must persevere to the end! I looked at him firmly and nodded at him. He received the signal and turned his , placed his hands on the keys, took a deep breath, and put them down. The ethereal piano sound instantly penetrated the entire arena, like the sound of a piano in a dream, with a vague echo.
The audience seemed to be hypnotized and fell silent.
I raised the silver harmonica, took a deep breath, and played. White artificial snowflakes fell all around me, like stars, dancing in the air. Under the blue light, they glowed. The whole stage seemed like a country covered in heavy snow, romantic and unreal.
Qin Xiaoya! Come on, come on! You must persevere to the end!
I played as hard as I could, trying hard to suppress the pain and itchiness in my throat.
"puff--"
I couldn't help coughing into the harmonica. Suddenly, a piercing sound cut through the entire stadium, and even the falling snowflakes seemed to be frightened and trembled in the air.
Oops!
I was so depressed that my whole face wrinkled up. I couldn't help myself just now and made such an obvious mistake!
I glanced cautiously at the audience and saw the audience and judges frowning. Hang Weicheng rested his chin on his hand and looked at me thoughtfully, his deep pupils now carrying a hint of inquiry.
What should I do... I gritted my teeth and continued to play. Yi Youxi looked at me and encouraged me with his eyes. Although I made such an obvious mistake, he was not affected by me and continued to play smoothly. His slender white fingers played flexibly on the piano, like elves.
The noble black piano shone gorgeously under the light, making Yi Youxi, who was wearing a white dress, look even more elegant and luxurious. The audience and judges soon relaxed their brows at his beautiful piano music.
Inspired by him, I regained my composure and played the instrument with peace of mind.
At this moment, an itchy feeling spread from my throat again, as if there were thousands of ants crawling inside it.
No! Qin Xiaoya, you must persist! Persevere! Persevere to the end——
I tried to hold it in, my face flushed red, sweat dripping down my forehead. The notes were forced out, stiff and intermittent. The audience in the audience became agitated, gathering together to discuss.
Hang Weicheng, who sat on the far right of the judges' seat, held his elbow with one hand and his chin with the other, staring straight at me. His sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through every clue. It made me feel like there was nowhere to hide.
"puff--"
I couldn't hold it in any longer and coughed into the harmonica. A sharp, broken sound once again pierced the entire stadium. A large piece of snow in front of me was blown away by my cough, and I suddenly looked very embarrassed.
I made the same mistake over and over again, and by the end I had almost forgotten the melody. I followed Yi Youxi's piano playing, piecing together the awkward and unpleasant notes.
Hang Weicheng in the audience stared at me intently, his midnight-like eyes slightly narrowed. Even from such a distance I could feel his sharpness.
I don't know how I managed to blow it to the end. Those blue lights were like thousands of thorns, piercing my whole body. Those temperatureless artificial snowflakes fell on me, but they were colder than real snowflakes. The glass stage under my feet was like a black hole, sucking me into a hell of no return, bit by bit.
