My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 223: On What Grounds?

Chapter 223: Chapter 223: On What Grounds?

"If Qiao Nan thinks she can take advantage of me so easily, then she’s utterly delusional."

Qiao Xi would definitely not give her that chance.

With a microphone in front of her, Qiao Xi picked it up and held it in her hand, smiling, "May I say a few words?"

Host: "Please do."

"Qiao Nan," Qiao Xi called out Qiao Nan’s name with a chilled voice, "are you going to claim the number one spot?"

"Of course," Qiao Nan replied confidently, flattering Qiao Xi in front of everyone, "With you being so amazing, sister, I naturally can’t fall behind." After speaking, she stuck out her tongue, showcasing a shy side.

Just you wait, Qiao Xi!

I’m signed with your former agency. If you can become popular, so can I!

It’s just a matter of time.

"Qiao Nan really is brave."

"If I had a guest sister, I wouldn’t be afraid either."

"I feel like Qiao Nan’s spot is fixed already."

"Do we even need a competition? Just pick someone to form the group."

Qiao Xi’s gaze swept across the seats of the trainees, noting expressions of envy appearing on the faces of the remaining 99 contestants.

Are they envious of Qiao Nan?

With a sneer, Qiao Xi, like a blue rose, displayed her precious and chilling beauty.

Qiao Xi asked, "So, do you think you have what it takes?"

"Of course!"

Qiao Nan blurted out.

She held her chin high, full of arrogance, but she completely forgot that she had nothing truly impressive to show.

Where does this confidence come from?

Is it all just hot air?

Some people really aim too high and forget that their actual abilities can’t support their ambitions.

Aiming too high is nothing but courting one’s own downfall.

"Is that so?" Qiao Xi tilted her head slightly, her smile radiant and graceful, with an undertone of allure amid the purity.

Her blended aura shone brighter than the stage lights.

All eyes converged on her.

Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, Qiao Xi locked eyes with Qiao Nan, her tone cool as she articulated clearly in Mandarin, "I believe everyone who came here as a trainee has put in effort. But tell me, Qiao Nan, have you?"

Qiao Nan’s mouth hung open.

Qiao Xi didn’t give her the chance to speak.

"When we were younger, we took dance lessons together. You gave up halfway because it was too hard. Piano lessons, violin lessons, and other talent classes—you made excuses not to learn, and over the years, you haven’t touched dance or the piano again. With such a background, are you truly prepared to step onto this stage?"

Qiao Xi’s smile was tinged with helplessness, "I won’t deny your desire to debut through a talent show, but you, someone who hasn’t even made the effort—how will you fight for a spot against the remaining 99 trainees? And what makes you think you deserve to sit in that coveted number one spot representing talent?"

She earnestly asked, "On what grounds?"

If Qiao Nan really thought she could stand out and debut by being controversial, she was sorely mistaken.

In this circle, people with no real talent will just fade into oblivion.

Qiao Xi’s cold voice filled the venue, creating silence that lasted for two seconds after she finished speaking.

It seemed no one expected that on the first day of filming, Qiao Xi would draw such a clear line between herself and Qiao Nan.

Everyone wasn’t a fool; they understood the subtext in Qiao Xi’s words.

Qiao Nan, don’t even think about using Qiao Xi for publicity stunts on the show.

Qiao Xi’s blunt remarks had stripped Qiao Nan of her façade and asserted her own stance.

At this moment, Qiao Nan, still on the stage, looked extremely embarrassed.

Qiao Nan’s eyes reddened. She was sincerely aggrieved, and didn’t need to feign it for a performance.

"Sister, I will work hard. You’re denying me on this stage before I even got the chance to try?"

Qiao Nan, in her heart, detested Qiao Xi. How dare she sabotage her? Didn’t she know how important this audition show was to her?

Qiao Xi had driven her to this point!

"This is a competition, a contest. It’s not enough to just try, who hasn’t tried? Could you deny the efforts of others? Qiao Nan, I believe it’s important to be aware of your own abilities. Otherwise, you’re just reaching too high."

Qiao Xi spoke deliberately, unruffled, "Also, there are no sisters here, just trainees and guests."

You, Qiao Nan, have nothing to do with me, Qiao Xi.

Whether you do well or poorly is on you. Don’t think about dragging me down with you.

She would not allow it!

In this tense atmosphere, Qiao Xi allowed herself a faint smile and continued:

"Whether this gets aired or not, as a guest, I can say to the other 99 trainees here: I make no exceptions, everyone competes on even ground. The four judges will also make fair decisions."

"Of course."

"There are no superstars’ sisters here."

"And regarding whether participants advance or not, the decision rests with us judges and the audience. We assure you, this program is fair and just."

"Exactly. So please, trainees, show your true skills and compete earnestly. Your glory depends on your ability!"

The judges took turns speaking into the microphone.

Here, ability meant everything!

The host glanced towards the director discreetly, seeing that the director didn’t signal otherwise, seemingly allowing Qiao Xi to speak out, so he steadied himself to continue, "So now, Qiao Nan, please take your place at the number one spot."

Qiao Nan, now truly unworthy of her position, had been exposed by Qiao Xi, without a shred of dignity left.

Qiao Nan felt the path from here to the number one spot was bristling with thorns, but at this point, she couldn’t back down.

Qiao Nan bit her lip, her expression uncontrollable, as she weakly walked over and sat down in the number one spot.

Qiao Nan glanced upwards slightly towards Qiao Xi, her resentment towards her growing by the day.

Just wait!

Given the chance, she’d certainly trample Qiao Xi underfoot and spit on her, that despicable Qiao Xi!

Such development left all the trainees dumbfounded.

A barrage of whispers erupted in the trainees’ area.

"Turns out the sisters aren’t on good terms."

"Hilarious, Qiao Nan thought having her sister around meant smooth sailing."

"It’s even more laughable that she doesn’t have the skills and still took the number one spot. She just got exposed by her own sister."

"If I knew this, I would’ve gone up myself. I dance better than Qiao Nan."

If Qiao Nan fantasized about becoming famous or debuting on this show through her sister, that’s now impossible.

The rest of the trainees were somewhat relieved.

After this small interlude, the ever-steady host hurried the remaining trainees to quickly choose their seats.

Then they proceeded with the allocation of mentors, competing members, and competing teams.

The trainees’ day-to-day practice had nothing to do with Qiao Xi. She only had to show up at the live competition venue.

The first episode of "Dream Chasing Camp" ended after more than four hours.

Qiao Xi headed towards the restroom, and Qiao Nan, who had been watching her like a hawk from early on, followed her.

"Qiao Xi!"

Qiao Nan fiercely pulled Qiao Xi into a passageway, "Why the hell did you say that on stage?"

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