[BL] Debut in Interstellar After Retiring as Grim Reaper

Chapter 08: Start

He has no mental strength and couldn't conjure anything to level up this performance. Although Qin An has almost no idea what to do to pass this audition, he has no choice but to continue in order to find at least a temporary shelter for himself.

As for what will happen to his performance, he didn't know. The only last chance that Li Bai suggested for him is to perform with only using the technology. Even if they are higher than on Earth, there's a big difference between performing with and without mental power. There's a big gap especially in driving the viewer's attention, Qin An knew it well after studying this era.

Thinking about it seems to give him the biggest disadvantage among these trainees.

Meanwhile he was still thinking, the audition continued. After a series of introductions, Jiang Su began introducing the regulation and rules for the audition.

"Everyone here had to stand on stage and present their two minute performance. After that, our mentors will give their individual evaluation to you. They will give you at least ten points each based on their criteria. However, this vote is not enough for someone to pass this competition. Rather... it may even depend on you."

"???"

"What?"

Everyone became confused about what Jiang Su said. The decision will depend on them?

"We have a total of 200 participants for today's competition. You will have an opportunity to vote for a person who will give you a point to decide whether you can join or not. Only those with at least 70 points can enter the stage to pass." Jiang Su revealed the unexpected twist of the audition with his usual smiling face.

Yet, the words that he just uttered brought a huge mess for each of them sitting in this place.

"!!!"

Everyone gasps. Was that too cunning? Letting them vote by themselves... What if there's a bribe or a threat to force someone to vote?

Just as they thought of that, a young man was heard laughing on the side. The latter has a smug look on his face as he looks at everyone with pride and arrogance.

His eyes were clearly pointing at something and seeing that familiar face, everyone knew why he had an expression as if he already knew he'd win this game.

"It's over. That's Chen Wei, right? He's the younger brother of the president of Dream Star. Who would dare not vote for him?"

"Well, if he has skills, he'll pass naturally. But... I heard he's very arrogant and a bully."

"Tch. What's the matter with him? The voting will not be seen by anyone. He will not know who will or not vote for him to pass."

"What if he'll ask? Afterall, he's still the young master, right?"

"What are you thinking? Are you taking the company's reputation for granted? They are not like that at all. Let's not be afraid."

"Well, that's true."

"Ahem." Jiang Su coughs to attract everyone's attention back to him. "Aside from this, our mentors will have 7 chances to give a gold card to a participant. This means a total pass. It doesn't matter if his total votes didn't reach 70. Meanwhile, they will also have 3 red cards for direct elimination. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

"Okay." Jiang Su smiles at them. "I hope everyone will remember that this is not just about competition; rather, it is about expressing yourself and let us reach you with a heart. I wish everyone the best. Now, let's start!"

The young man with a plate number 01 was quickly sent on the stage. Qin An's number is still 44 so he quietly waited and observed.

He wants to evaluate himself too according to the performances that he will see.

The young man is standing nervously in the middle of the stage. His appearance is actually considered as average but his eyes were bright with anticipation even with his trembling body.

"Hello, everyone." He bows. "My name is Sheng Yan. 25 years old. Uhm, I've been a trainee for almost five years... so I hope my experience and performance will satisfy you."

Everyone clapped as a response. Then, the lights went out and after some seconds, Qin And felt the fluctuation of the air change. The chirping sounds of birds as if singing and a warm breeze of air pass by. Then, below where Sheng Yan stands, plants begin to grow as he opens his lips to sing.

"It's another day for us to believe

A sunny day to welcome the sun

Feel the breeze and peace

As I lead you to inner peace..."

Every wave of his arms, his fingertips seems to have light dusk. The whole stadium suddenly fills with forest green. Birds were flying and some small animals seemed to pass by around them, making them feel as if they were in the middle of the forest— leading them to feel the warmth of what nature brought us.

Qin An looks at the small white rabbit jumping towards him. It was as if a real rabbit was in front of him. He reaches it out and using his fingertips, he lightly brushes it on its white fur where he can even feel its softness.

"!!!"

Qin An slightly pause. This is the first time he was close to such a lively one, even if it's just a power and not real. For so many years, he had always been surrounded by death. The bodies around him were full of coldness and gloominess. There's no such thing as warm and as 'alive' as what's in front of him.

The coldness between his eyebrows dissipates a little especially when the rabbit rubs its white and soft fur on his palm.

Such a feeling is only because of Sheng Yan's gentle mental power, then what if it's a real one?

The rabbit looks at him naively for a second after rubbing against him before it jumps away and disappears like a dust in the wind.

"I believe you can feel that it's not just you who wants to live..."

Sheng Yan smiles gently while singing those lyrics that match him. What he indeed wants to express is clearly not just the comfort from nature but also from the life that is given to us. In addition, he did have a good voice and a skill to dance. It sounded mellow as if nature was whispering to you.

And he succeeds in letting everyone feel what he wants to convey— to live freely and appreciate what nature lets us see its beauty.

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