Chapter 51

The competition proceeded in a conventional manner.

Maintaining the consistent surprises of "Next Stop: Queen," however, there were no particularly shocking contestants. The audience clearly understood that the focus today would not be on the competition itself, but on the eliminations and advancements following the top 100 contest...

When the ten contestants finished their performances, Pudding stepped to the front of the stage and said with a smile, "The top 100 contest has now reached its tenth episode... We all know the rules of 'Next Stop: Queen.'"

"The more passionate the competition, the more ruthless the rules. So, what must come, will come."

Pudding loudly announced, "Let's welcome all 100 contestants to the stage!"

Clap, clap, clap, clap... The audience burst into enthusiastic applause.

"Su San... Su San!"

"Li Qin... Li Qin!"

"Li Tianyin! Li Tianyin!!"

"Chu Yue... Go, Chu Yue, go!" ...

The nearly perfect Li Qin, the mature and elegant Su San, the enchantingly beautiful Li Tianyin, and the fresh and innocent Chu Yue had the greatest impact on the audience. The other contestants were also strong, each vying for attention...

As the contestants took the stage, the audience below went wild, shouting the names of their supported contestants, waving banners and photos, turning the venue into a paradise of celebration...

"Su San, Li Qin, Li Tianyin, Chu Yue... They are the most popular and highly anticipated contestants so far," Luoyang mused.

When all 100 contestants were on stage, the audience's cheers reached a peak...

"Li Qin is so beautiful..." Wang Yu murmured, his eyes fixed on Li Qin without blinking.

"Su San is wearing a black leather jacket, her mature and elegant aura is off the charts!" Ren Changjiang was also very excited, his enthusiastic gaze was almost animalistic.

"Li Tianyin is also very beautiful, but she's too alluring... And Chu Yue... This girl is so lively, full of a kind of spirit..." Zhu Changhong was pontificating.

Luoyang, however, ruthlessly exposed him: "Pig guy, I remember you clearly said Chu Yue was a lolita. Why the change today, calling her lively? Don't joke with me."

"Cough... Cough... To me, a lolita is also lively," Zhu Changhong shamelessly replied.

Luoyang was defeated by Zhu Changhong's shameless attitude.

The two returned their attention to the competition on the screen, where the announcements of the contestants' advancements and eliminations were about to be made.

On stage, the host Pudding's voice became somewhat somber: "All 100 contestants are now here. I must regretfully announce the eliminated contestants..."

"There is no eternal feast. Ladies, please be mentally prepared... Those who are eliminated, please walk to the left elimination zone when you hear your name."

On stage, the 100 contestants displayed various expressions, roughly divided into three categories: nervous, relaxed, and desperate.

In fact, the contestants mostly knew their fate, as their scores were all there, and a quick calculation would reveal everything.

Pudding announced, "Fifty-first... Zhao Yan."

The contestant named Zhao Yan seemed to have anticipated her elimination. She managed a weak smile, trying to appear strong in front of the camera, but her eyes were red as she walked to the elimination zone. Everyone could see her strong sense of injustice.

Being eliminated could be due to lack of skill, bad luck, or a mistake... Regardless of the reason, a competition is a competition, and those eliminated cannot continue on this grand and splendid stage.

"Just a little bit more... If only she had one more point, she could have entered the top 50..." Zhu Changhong seemed to regret it for the contestant, and Ren Changjiang and the others nodded in agreement.

"Fifty-second... Guan Jing."

Hearing this name, Luoyang's heart skipped a beat. Guan Jing was one of the girls he had met in Nanling.

He looked at Li Qin on stage. Li Qin's face was expressionless, but when she heard Guan Jing's elimination, it was clear that her fists clenched slightly...

Guan Jing also walked to the elimination zone, her face still wet with tears. She had made a mistake during her performance; otherwise, with her skills, she could have entered the top 50. Unfortunately, life cannot be relived...

"Fifty-third... Sun Qi."

"Fifty-fourth... Wang Fangfang." ...

As Pudding announced the names, one by one, the eliminated contestants walked to the elimination zone. After five minutes, the announcements were complete, leaving only 50 contestants on stage.

Luoyang noticed that the results matched his predictions. Among the girls he had befriended in Nanling, only Su Yiyi and Sun Qian remained to continue the competition with Li Qin.

How was Li Qin feeling at this moment...

Through the screen, Luoyang could only see Li Qin's expressionless face, seemingly unaffected by the eliminations of Guan Jing and the others.

But Luoyang, who deeply understood Li Qin, knew that she was probably very sad, just too stubborn to show any weakness. It was harder for her to show vulnerability than to climb to the heavens.

...

"This is the fourth 'Next Stop: Queen' I have hosted. Every time we reach the elimination phase, I feel very heavy-hearted... Because we all deeply understand that on this stage, every girl is chasing her dream. They carry their precious dreams and embark on their journey..." Pudding addressed the entire audience and the nation with deep emotion: "On the path of growth, setbacks are inevitable, and setbacks will become the nourishment for your future, enabling you to grow stronger."

"Since there are dreams in the world, I know you are all the queens of the next stop!"

The audience burst into applause, and finally, some of the eliminated contestants couldn't hold back their tears. But as they cried, they also clapped, a gesture of respect for the winners and themselves, worthy of remembrance.

"Is there anything you want to say?" Pudding turned to the 50 eliminated contestants.

The microphone was passed to the first eliminated contestant, Zhao Yan.

"I hope Li Tianyin wins the championship. She is really strong, and she is a good person, always taking care of me..." Zhao Yan wiped away her tears and smiled. The camera turned to Li Tianyin, who was tightly biting her lip, her eyes also red.

"I believe Li Tianyin will remember your blessing..." Pudding continued, "Next, Guan Jing, do you have anything to say?"

Guan Jing took the microphone, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you for this stage. I have gained a lot. Although we are leaving, ... Yiyi, Qianqian, and my most trusted Qin, I wish you all the best in the finals..."

The audience smiled kindly, and even the judges clapped.

Finals? This was really just a blessing, as it was very difficult for anyone other than Li Qin, Su Yiyi, and Sun Qian to enter the finals.

"But I'm curious, Guan Jing, who is the 'Qin' you mentioned?" Pudding asked at the right moment.

Guan Jing stuck out her tongue and waved her hand, "I won't tell you that Li Qin is our 'Qin'..."

Pfft...

Many people in the audience and watching on screen laughed, and they were also curious why Li Qin was called 'Qin' by Guan Jing.

The camera turned to Li Qin at the right moment.

When she heard Guan Jing's words, the originally expressionless Li Qin also burst into laughter, but as the laughter appeared, a tear also slipped down her cheek.

Tears and laughter, a touching moment... This snapshot made Li Qin seem like a painting, etched into the hearts of countless viewers.

Li Qin's laughter mixed with tears became a classic moment, even years later, as it perfectly captured the true, emotional, and genuine Li Qin.

The farewells continued.

This episode of the competition made the stage a place of sadness.

Some cried as they stayed... Some smiled as they left.

After watching the show, Luoyang stood up directly, "I'm going to the Magic City."

(Thank you to the readers for your support, especially QK2, Bixiayoushu, and Shengsizhenjun. I will complete the update today, though it's not as smooth, so it's a bit slower...)