Running Over The Head Of My Ex [Rebirth]

Chapter 9

Upon hearing this, He Qingqi’s heart skipped a beat, and an unusual light burst from her eyes. She stood up, exchanged a glance with Zhuo Zhiwei, then turned her head resolutely, like a general about to lead her troops into battle, and said to her teammates, “Let’s go!”

Her friend of one week had already won a round, so she naturally couldn’t fall behind.

In this life, He Qingqi no longer wanted to get involved in the He family’s power struggles or Fang Xuan’s revenge. She just wanted to live her life wholeheartedly.

Her heart told her that at this moment, she wanted to perform this song well, to lead her trusting teammates and avoid elimination, and to earn the thunderous applause and cheers of thousands of spectators. A week’s effort all came down to today.

On the way back to the restroom, Tao Jinghan bumped into He Qingqi. They bumped fists and shoulders and, without saying a word, headed off in different directions.

After a few steps, Tao Jinghan couldn’t help but look back, dazed.

“This girl…”

Six girls in black jackets followed He Qingqi. It seemed like He Qingqi was still in junior high, leading her gang into a brawl.

In short, it was bold and passionate.

Tao Jinghan suddenly felt that this song was incredibly suitable for He Qingqi.

He shook his head and laughed. “Her state of mind is really good.”

…

In the mentor’s restroom.

Chen Xiangyun: “This song is a bit difficult.”

“Yes, especially the dance part. The dance part is really hard.”

“But if they can pull it off, it’ll be really exciting.”

“It felt good during the rehearsal. Let’s see how they are doing in a short while. Honestly, I didn’t expect He Qingqi to be quite a suitable team leader.”

…

Today, He Qingqi dyed her hair purple-red and permed it into big waves. A strand of long hair hung in front of her face, giving her a wild and fiery beauty. She didn’t look as young as before, appearing more mature.

She wore a long black coat with a black T-shirt featuring a skull underneath, and her pants had long, dangling silver chains. Her expressionless face could indeed intimidate many.

When He Qingqi took the stage, her popularity was evident. The overwhelming cheers rivaled those of Tao Jinghan, hitting her eardrums like a tidal wave.

“He Qingqi! He Qingqi!”

“Ahhhh, I’m dying! Purple hair and black eyes are too cool!”

“Qingqi, look here!”

He Qingqi’s heart pounded wildly, almost jumping out of her throat, not from nerves but excitement. She loved the feeling of others screaming madly for her.

Zhang Xiaoyu chuckled softly. “How does it feel, Your Highness, hearing the calls from your subjects?”

He Qingqi looked at her, lifted her head with pride, and gave a slight nod. “I feel it.”

Zhang Xiaoyu laughed and hissed, “You’re not polite.”

“Why be polite? You dare to speak; why shouldn’t I dare to respond?”

After their quiet banter, Yan Huan announced the start of the performance.

In the few seconds of buffer time, the stage lights dimmed. The seven girls seemed to vanish from the stage, and the fans stopped screaming, falling silent to avoid disturbing their idols’ performances.

“Thump thump…”

As soon as the prelude began, a beam of golden light descended on the purple-haired girl in the center, who was crouching on the ground. As soon as the music played, she suddenly started moving.

At this moment, the screams surged like a tidal wave. He Qingqi’s entrance was so stunning that the fans went nearly crazy, shattering the previous silence. Luckily, this wasn’t a ballad; a more intense atmosphere could better ignite the contestants’ adrenaline.

Hearing such enthusiastic cheers for the first time in their debut performance, the seven girls were naturally thrilled, eager to make their shining entrance. The lighting technician seemed to hear their wish, instantly casting six beams of golden light on the other six girls.

“Ah…”

“We come from the land of ice and snow.”

He Qingqi maintained a rapid tempo, expertly controlling her body. She had practiced this dance countless times, embedding it deeply in her memory, down to the precision of her hair movements. She exuded her unique charm with arrogance, filled with a violent beauty. Even those who didn’t like her couldn’t find fault with her performance on stage.

On stage, she was like a powerful king, her domineering nature reflected in her stage presence, like an unstoppable tornado drawing all attention to her and her team.

After a brief pause in the music, the seven girls started moving in unison. Their coordinated movements, expressions, and emotions were spot-on, with precise positioning and powerful actions that resonated with the strong rhythm and stunned the entire audience.

The contestants in the preparation room couldn’t help but marvel, “Wow, they’re really in sync. Just as good as Jinghan’s team.”

“He Qingqi’s leadership is impressive. Even Liang Chuang and Liu Ningzhao are dancing so well.”

Having just finished her performance, Tao Jinghan was in high spirits, enthusiastically cheering them on, shouting names, and singing along. Joining her was Wang Qiyu.

Zhuo Zhiwei’s support was relatively subdued, with a slight smile in the corner of her mouth, staring intently at the big screen. When He Qingqi took the stage, she whispered, “Go, Qingqi.” Given her personality, this was already quite supportive.

In the final part of the song, He Qingqi had a sudden idea and took off her coat, tossing it into the audience. A girl behind He Qingqi’s grandmother finally seized the coat, igniting the crowd’s enthusiasm.

“Ah!!!!”

“Mommy loves you!”

……

“Huff, huff…” As the music ended, the seven girls panted heavily, struggling to catch their breath, and spontaneously lined up.

Their performance today was excellent, especially by He Qingqi. After such intense movements, she still looked energetic, as if she could take off at any moment.

“Thank you, Team A, for your performance.” Yan Huan stepped onto the stage, quickly walking to He Qingqi’s side, and said with a smile, “Qingqi, please introduce yourself.”

He Qingqi smiled lightly, picked up the microphone, and raised a slender arm, showing off her beautiful muscle lines. The black T-shirt tucked neatly into her waistband made her proportions look even more impressive.

She took a deep breath, her voice steady. “Hello, everyone! We are…”

“Even if we want to forget our lines, we can’t forget our team!”

As soon as she spoke, the audience erupted into laughter, vividly recalling the disaster during the theme song performance, thanks to He Qingqi’s reminder.

“I am the team leader, He Qingqi. I hope everyone can vote for us!”

…

After a brief self-introduction, it was Team B’s turn to take the stage.

Soon, Team B finished their performance as well. They did a good job, but following such a stellar act, they weren’t as dazzling.

The girls held their teammates’ hands, nervously and expectantly watching the big screen.

“Ding.”

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They had 43 more votes than Tao Jinghan’s performance! The disappointment on Team B’s leader’s face was evident.

“Congratulations, Team A!”

“Now, I will announce the results of the four mentors’ evaluations of the fourteen contestants in the restroom earlier!”

“First, for Team A, the F grades are… nothing.”

He Qingqi saw Liang Chuang and Liu Ningzhao visibly relax.

“The D grades are also none; the C grades are Liang Chuang, Liu Ningzhao, and Li Siwan!”

Although Li Siwan’s grade matched her previous class, she still jumped up in excitement because she had previously been in D and only moved up to C with an additional boost. This meant she improved by 0.4 times compared to last time!

“The B grades are Gu Mingying and…” Yan Huan glanced between Qiu Ming and Zhang Xiaoyu, smirking mischievously, “The A grades are He Qingqi, Zhang Xiaoyu, and Qiu Ming!”

“Congratulations again, Team A!”

Qiu Ming and Zhang Xiaoyu’s eyes lit up with excitement. They each grabbed one of He Qingqi’s arms, jumping and spinning in circles. “Qingqi! We did it!”

Despite their ample skill, popularity held both of them back. Now, half of the A-class competitors would have a 0.2 or even 0.4 lower multiplier than them, giving them a chance to compete for the top fourteen spots!

Their team’s overall multiplier increased, and He Qingqi couldn’t help but feel a bit joyful.

Next, the third group’s contestants took the stage to compete.

Zhuo Zhiwei’s group performed last, and as they took the stage, the crowd erupted in screams. The familiar prelude blasted, and her supremely restrained yet incredibly sexy voice and movements drew excited howls from the contestants in the restroom. The audience’s response was overwhelming, drowning out any other names.

The girl holding He Qingqi’s jacket screamed, clutching it, “Ah! I’m going to switch allegiances for a bit! Zhuo Zhiwei is just too outstanding!”

Judging by the audience’s reaction, it was clear that Zhuo Zhiwei easily defeated her opponents, even though the other team also had a highly popular member.

He Qingqi watched from below, feeling her emotions surge. Despite not being much of a screamer, she grabbed Tao Jinghan and shouted crazily with a light board she somehow found.

“Unparalleled, Zhuo Zhiwei!”

“Zhuo Zhiwei!”

Seeing He Qingqi go crazy like that, Zhang Xiaoyu rolled her eyes and pulled Qiu Ming aside, complaining, “Luckily, our opponent isn’t Zhuo Zhiwei. Otherwise, look at our captain—she’d lead a mutiny.”

She patted her chest, feeling a lingering fear. “Thank goodness it’s a team battle, and every team has a strong member. Otherwise, facing these A-class contestants with audience voting, we’d lose so badly we’d want to cry.”

Qiu Ming comforted her softly. “This just shows the importance of team alignment. If we were in Team B, we’d be the ones feeling frustrated now.”

Team B’s leader wasn’t weak either. Zhang Qizhi finished ninth and was even slightly better than He Qingqi in singing. But who could compete with He Qingqi, who was second in popularity as of yesterday?

Among He Qingqi’s acquaintances, only Wang Qiyu lost her PK round to the fourth-ranked Cheng Yi, which wasn’t surprising.

But He Qingqi and Zhang Xiaoyu shivered at her resentful look as if a heartless lover had abandoned her.

He Qingqi poked Zhang Xiaoyu, saying, “Xiaoyu, why don’t you partner with Qiyu next time? Look how angry she is.”

Zhang Xiaoyu was about to agree seriously when Wang Qiyu gave He Qingqi a dissatisfied glare and said, “No, no, no, Qingqi, what are you saying? Next time, Xiaoyu will make it into the top fourteen!”

He Qingqi swiftly recognized her error and hurriedly apologized, “Yes, indeed, I was mistaken. I wasn’t thinking. Xiaoyu will make it into the top fourteen next time!”