[BL] Debut in Interstellar After Retiring as Grim Reaper-Chapter 82: Seven

Chapter 82: Seven

Loud cheers immediately engulf the whole place and everyone claps their hands vigorously.

"Cao Ming’s vote is 3,000 votes behind Sheng Yan with a total of 75,694. Before we welcome our first place, please take a step forward Cao Ming to speak in front."

Cao Ming went in front of the microphone and smiled. His expression is happy with a smile yet with his somewhat pale appearance, he looks quite pitiful as a young man being happy with his teammate even though he loses.

Different from every trainee around here, Cao Ming is the only one who has this physique. It’s understandable because he only has C physical attributes and B+ mental power. He also came from a wealthy family but it wasn’t as outstanding as the Han’s and others.

In terms of appearance, he’s actually good-looking. Having a delicate and innocent face, coupled with his sickly temperament. He was like a flower blooming amidst all obstacles. One that needs protection and will always arouse sympathy from everyone.

Furthermore, Cao Ming is very keen on using his advantage to have whatever he wants. Having been used to manipulate everyone he wants and giving illusions as if anyone who sees him will automatically protect him.

Cao Ming definitely knew his real nature.

A hypocrite and a white lotus.

But he didn’t care.

For him, this is his way of surviving. Even if it means harming anyone, even if it means anyone sacrificing for him, he can do it. Whatever at all cost.

Does he ever feel guilty? In the past, yes, just how many nightmares he had suffered every night when he remembers how he would manipulate his words and tell ties just for his benefits.

Yet gradually, it turned his heart cold.

Even if he was from a wealthy family, he did not live well. Unlike Han Baiwei, he was not treated right even if he was a legitimate child. Instead, the illegitimate one had the upper hand inside their family. To make it worse, that bitch was introduced as his twin brother so no one can criticize him.

Cao Ming hates him so much. He was clearly legitimate, yet why was his own family treating him as if he was the outsider? Why was he not treated like Han Baiwei?

Why is everything unfair when it comes to him?!

All he wanted back then was to take him away from his family, but what can he do? His own family was blind and didn’t appreciate everything he did.

So from a very young age, he forced himself to do everything to protect himself.

He didn’t care anymore if someone would be harmed.

In this world, there was no one who could help him other than himself.

Standing in front of everyone and feeling the eyes, Cao Ming reveals a soft, weak smile.

He thought. This is the first step to make that bitch pay for what he did. For taking everything he should have had.

On this stage, he will use it to take him out.

Cao Ling, just wait until that day comes and I will use everyone to drive you away. It should have been me in your place.

"Thank you very much for voting for me. To the fans, I’m very grateful for your support. Even though I didn’t rank first, I know you did your best and I’m very happy with it." Cao Ming’s words in the first were very pleasant because it shows his gratitude.

But when he started mentioning the third sentence, although he said about his comfort towards his fans, does it really matter mentioning he didn’t rank first? Besides, even if he looks happy, what’s with his weak smile? Is he not happy?

Some trainees who are keen stop clapping and look sideways. Why... Why are they feeling wrong when his overall statement is actually okay?

"Classmate Sheng Yan is really strong. I’m happy to be right behind him through your efforts. I’ll continue to do my best." Just as they thought he’d finally stop there, he turned his back towards Han Baiwei... and Han Suwen.

"I want to take this opportunity to thank my best friend Weiwei. I know it’s also because he’s supporting me even though he wasn’t chosen. And to Brother Wen who became my inspiration to do best when I saw his performances! We will do our best to move forward. Thank you!"

Someone’s eyes twitch. Mentioning both Han’s. One was the legitimate spoiled brat who helped him while the other was the illegitimate hardworking one whom his best friend hated.

Is it really necessary to mention the two at the same time?!

Cao Ming gave everyone his smile and went back to his position as if his words contained nothing.

Drawing discord has been his expertise. Now that he mentioned those two, the audience outside will always remember Han Suwen as a child of a prostitute which he can never erase from his life.

His eyes flash. Han Suwen didn’t do anything but unfortunately, someone like him who’s an illegitimate child is not sitting right on him.

Illegitimate should never shine. They are thieves who must be in our shadow forever.

Jiang Su coughed slightly and signaled the camera to focus on Sheng Yan. A burst of paper strips suddenly fell with some light dust particles and smoke appeared as they watched Sheng Yan walk in front.

The smile on the young man’s face quickly dilutes the atmosphere from Cao Ming and the air around lighten.

Sheng Yan looks very happy. The soothing aura around him seems to brighten more especially when he smiles energetically.

"I-I..." His voice lightly cracks but he composes himself quickly. "Thank you, everyone! I actually didn’t expect to stand here as the rank 1. I’m very surprised and very thankful for everyone who chose to believe me and will still support me everyday. To those who believe in me, I won’t disappoint you. I’ll always do my best to be your idol. Thank you for staying with me. Thank you for being my light." He bowed deeply as everyone clapped their hands again, giving him an enthusiastic hope and affirmation about his efforts.

When Sheng Yan went back to his position, the atmosphere regained its solemnity. Their faces went nervous again as they knew what would happen next.

It’s time for their Class.

And this time, if they failed to move forward and enter the safe zone, it automatically failed.

Behind the mentors, 5 rounds of long benches appear and on top, 7 single chairs rise. The seven chairs are inlaid with a small crown on top, exuding majesty, elegance and power. The crowns are golden with a five leaf clover inlaid in the middle, signifying the five representations; hope, faith, love, luck and wealth.

It’s the top seat for the 7 winners in the future.

The trainees’ eyes shone in delight. Their eyes were filled with anticipation and hope for the future that they want to achieve.

Right now, they are still far from achieving their dreams. There will be many challenges and battles that they have to take.

But they will never yield.

For their dreams, for the longing of what their hearts truly belong to.

They’ll debut!

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