Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral

Liang Wanning paused for a moment.

Isn't it all over the internet that Gu Zhi is actually Gu Wenlin's real sister?

That so-called Gu Yiyi, who came to assist in their performance last week and stole their spotlight, turns out to be a fake heiress.

No wonder she likes to hog the limelight so much.

Liang Wanning's expression shifted slightly. She sneaked a glance at Gu Zhi, but Gu Zhi seemed as if she hadn't heard a word. After reviewing the dance they just performed, she picked up her phone.

Liang Wanning frowned slightly, feeling inexplicably guilty. She wanted to say something to Gu Zhi but couldn't find the words.

She wasn't good at comforting people.

[Damn, Gu Wenlin is really heartless. Even if he doesn't acknowledge this sister, there's no need to say it to her face. Enemies aren't even this cruel.]

[Why bash our Linlin? He only spoke the truth.]

[Feeling so bad for Gu Zhi. She has to pretend she didn't hear it. Who knows how sad she actually is inside.]

[Some people clearly heard that, don't try to leech off my brother. He doesn't even acknowledge you/smile.]

[Enough already, Gu Zhi is great on her own. Others should stay away.]

Gu Zhi indeed acted as if she hadn't heard anything, as if the words weren't aimed at her. After confirming there were no issues, she let them take a break.

The afternoon was reserved for makeup, costume changes, rehearsals, and the formal recording. S Class wrapped up their training early and went to pick their outfits.

A Class was still practicing, drenched in sweat and utterly exhausted. But with little time left, the closer it got to the public performance, the more anxious they became.

By the time they finished their practice, it was already afternoon.

Upon exiting, they immediately saw Gu Zhi sitting in the lounge.

The girls who used to be part of A Class were delighted to see her and hurried over:

"Teacher Zhi Zhi, you're here! We heard you arrived early in the morning, but we couldn't welcome you then."

"So envious of Chen Yumo and the others who can still train with you, boohoo."

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhi put her phone down and looked at them with a gentle smile: "How's the practice going?"

"It's okay... but I feel like our upcoming performance is going to flop. This song isn't our forte."

After their performance last week, the new songs were chosen by those former S Class girls.

They were stronger and ranked higher, so they made all the critical decisions.

Even if they couldn't dance as well, they had no choice but to accept it.

Gu Zhi comforted them: "That's how group dances are. There's never a perfect fit; it's all about gradually blending together."

The girls listened intently as if receiving a lesson, then quickly changed the topic: "By the way, Teacher Zhi Zhi, are you going to perform on stage this time? Can we still see you dance?"

"Teacher Zhi Zhi, how's the S Class doing? They finished pretty early; are they really strong?"

"..."

Not far off, the few girls who were demoted from S Class to A Class also saw Gu Zhi, and their faces turned noticeably sour.

They couldn't forget how they were kicked out of S Class in the last round, all because of Gu Zhi!

It was Gu Zhi who transformed those so-called weaklings in A Class, replacing them!

None of them were happy about it. One of them glanced at Gu Zhi and asked in a low voice, "Why did S Class finish so early? Did they finish their practice ahead of time again?"

"I don't know. The speakers in S Class's training room stopped working in the morning, but I heard Liang Wanning and Gu Zhi argued several times. Maybe Wanning got upset and stopped practicing? With her temperament..."

"Hah, it's really enviable how Liang Wanning's family money keeps her in S Class indefinitely."

Hearing this, the other girls flashed complex expressions.

Indeed, Liang Wanning was the only one who remained in S Class since the initial selection.

While the ones knocked out were the small fries with no background.

One girl couldn't help but snicker: "Heh, they'd better worry about what kind of mess Gu Zhi will turn S Class into. I don't get what the producers are thinking, making someone with less stage experience than us an assistant mentor."

The group got even more agitated upon hearing this.

Suddenly, a chilly voice came from behind: "Why can't she?"

The girls were startled and quickly turned to see Liang Wanning standing behind them.

The girl who had just spoken, stunned by Liang Wanning's words, found it hard to believe, "Liang Wanning, have you gone crazy? You're willing to be her trainee? You were the most resistant when we found out Gu Zhi was a talentless singer and dancer during the audition!"

"I've changed my mind; can't I?" Liang Wanning lowered her gaze and swept a look at them, "Instead of badmouthing others behind their back, why not spend more time practicing the dance?"

"You..." The girls were infuriated, their camaraderie from before utterly gone as they shot back, "Liang Wanning, isn't it hard to lead the A Class? Don't let those girls hold you back and mess up the performance. It'll be a total waste then."

Liang Wanning paused, looking slightly displeased.

The girls promoted from A Class indeed had limited talent and a weak foundation, but they worked hard and listened well.

She smirked and replied, "They're still better than you all."

The group was even more enraged upon hearing this.

They threw a displeased glance at Gu Zhi, eyes full of resentment.

They'd like to see what kind of students Gu Zhi could produce in just one day.

This time, they were determined to defeat Gu Zhi and reclaim their spot in S Class!

The makeover and costume change weren't live-streamed. Not until 5 PM did the show continue live streaming again.

As soon as the live streaming started, the comments relentlessly searched for Gu Zhi:

[Where's Zhi Zhi, where's Zhi Zhi? I'm tuning in just to see Gu Zhi!]

[So, what time does the afternoon performance start? Does anyone know if Zhi Zhi will be dancing with S Class today? I really want to see it!]

[No way, this time Zhi Zhi is an assistant mentor, not a performer. Didn't see her dance during rehearsals either.]

[Ahhh, I'd love to see Gu Zhi and Liang Wanning collaborate, or even a solo stage by Gu Zhi! @NewStarGirl crew, haven't you considered having the mentors perform too?]

[I second that!!]

Following this comment, the live chat brimmed with requests for the crew to arrange performances for the mentors.

The production crew felt helpless; of course, they wanted to, but how easy was that? A famous idol's stage couldn't be arranged on a whim, right?

And Gu Zhi, she's probably even harder to arrange!

As the trainees entered one after another in front of the camera, the audience watched.

On the grand dazzling dark performance stage, colorful lights flashed, and the sound system resonated rhythmically.

The trainees, meticulously dressed and groomed, took their seats in succession.

Gu Zhi also made her way to the front row of the audience, a spotlight shining bright on her.

[Ahhhh, my wife! I see my wife in the front row!!]