Chapter 746 Take Down the Trash in the Sunlight!
Chapter 746 Take Down the Trash in the Sunlight!
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When the judges' final scores were revealed, the host stood there holding the microphone, momentarily at a loss for words.
The host, a vocal performance master's student from Brighton University's music department, clearly understood the difference between professional-level suging and amateur performances. And Brenda's performance was nothing short of world-class.
To see her receive a low score of 9.1, the lowest of the round, was baffling.
Respect among equals,
Great talent naturally recognized and admired even greater talent, and the host was no exception. She respected Brenda's skill immensely.
Suddenly, her gaze caught sight of Rhea's smug, gloating expression, and it all clicked. She immediately realized what had happened.
Rhea had resorted to underhanded tactics to sabotage her competitor-a truly despicable act.
In that moment, a wave of indignation surged within the host, and she couldn't hold back.
Without even thinking, she did something that shocked even herself.
Instead of moving on with the program, she turned to the judges and directly called them out.
"Professor Pauley, Professor Johnson... do you truly believe the scores you gave Brenda reflect your professional judgment?"
Her words left the audience and the viewers watching the live stream utterly stunned.
The question she asked was the same one on the minds of many, but as the host of the event, it was far outside her professional boundaries to openly question the judges like this. Meanwhile, the five judges were caught completely off guard.
Each of them had given Brenda a low score to avoid the appearance of favoritism, but they already felt guilty about it.
Now, being publicly challenged by the host, they were not only embarrassed but deeply uncomfortable. Melinda's face darkened as she responded coldly, "Is this really your place to question us? If you think your professional judgment is superior to ours, feel free to file a formal complaint with the event committeel
"Otherwise, I suggest you watch your words.
"Take a good look. Every single person sitting on expert from the academy.
this panel is a highly qualified and experienced music
Do you think our scoring needs to be dictated by you?"
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The host's face flushed red as she tried to explain. "Professor Pauley, Professor Johnson, I didn't mean it like that. What I was trying to say is-"
"Stop talking!" Melinda slammed her hand on the table
"If you can't handle hosting this campus concert, then get off the stage!"
Seeing that the host had angered Melinda on her behal, Brenda quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply.
"I'm so sorry, respected judges. This is all my fault. It has nothing to do with the host. Please don't be upset, and please don't blame her. I... I completely accept the scores I was given." Melinda snorted coldly. "Kids these days have no sense of decency!
Brenda turned to the host with an apologetic bow. "I'm so sorry!"
"And you think a simple 'sorry' is enough?" Rhea immediately stepped forward.
"This entire campus concert was perfectly fine until you ruined it with your drama. "Professor Pauley, I suggest that Brenda's qualification to continue competing be revoked!"
As Rhea's words landed, the entire auditorium fell silent
The host glared at Rhea angrily and was about to speak but Brenda quickly stopped her.
Brenda gave the host a calm smile, then turned to face the judges and the entire hall. She bowed deeply once again and said, "Thank you to the five judges. Thank you to all my fellow students.
"With my score as it stands, even if I'm not disqualified, I'll still be eliminated based on the rules of the competition."
The five judges exchanged glances, a flicker of guilt flashing in all their eyes.
But not one of them was willing to admit that they had given Brenda such a low score to protect their reputations. None wanted to acknowledge that they had compromised their integrity out of fear of being accused of favoritism. Faced with Brenda's calm acceptance, they had nothing to say.
The hall remained dead silent.
Every student in the room, including members of Rhea's fan group, felt a complicated mix of emotions- chief among them, regret.
This was, after all, just a small competition.
But when fairness was lost, it left a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.
Rhea suddenly laughed loudly. "Brenda, according to the rules of this competition, even if the esteemed judges had given you high scores, with your pitiful excuse for a fan group, there's no way you could've stayed on this stage! 2/4
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"Let's be real-my fan group alone, combined with the fan groups of the other contestants, could have eliminated you outright!"noveldrama
Her words were like daggers, stabbing straight into everyone's hearts,
She wasn't wrong.
In a competition like this, the judges' scores were important, but a massive and powerful fan group easily tip the scales and secure the crown.
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"So, is that right? A campus concert with professional standards' operates with rules like these?" Robin responded to Rhea's comment.
"You're saying the scores can be raised purely based on the size of a contestant's fan group?"
In an instant, every gaze in the hall turned toward Robin.
Rhea was briefly startled, then sneered. "That's how the game is played. If Brenda can't accept it, she's welcome to drop out!
"In fact, given Brenda's current situation, she's already out of the running for the next round. All your complaints and dissatisfaction are meaningless!"
Robin smiled calmly. "Not necessarily. Brenda's fan group hasn't shown its full support yet, so who says she's out?
"If it really comes down to fan power, then Brenda will be the undisputed Queen of the Stage!"
Marrisa tugged on Robin's sleeve, whispering, "Robin, it's just the four of us. How could we possibly boost Brenda's score that high? Please, don't make a scene."
Marge and Joanna looked at Robin in confusion as well. "Mr. Ramsey, let it go. It's just a campus concert competition. If she's out, she's out. There's no need to make a big fuss and cause trouble....
They all assumed Robin was about to disrupt the concert out of anger over Brenda's unfair treatment.
But Robin just chuckled. "Don't worry. Since some people decided to play dirty behind the scenes, we'll just follow the competition rules to help Brenda. We'll take down that trash right out here in the open."
"Hahaha... you're killing me!" Rhea burst out laughing, pointing at Robin and the others. "You think you're going to help Brenda pull off some miraculous comeback and win Queen of the Stage? Keep dreaming! "Alright, everyone, let's show them what real support looks like!"
In an instant, Rhea's fan group sprang into action.
Three hundred people raised their banners, waved their glow sticks, and began singing "The Joke's On Me"
in unison.
The sheer force of their display was overwhelming, a show of power meant to crush any opposition. The hall shook with the cheers of Rhea's fan group, leaving everyone in awe.
When people looked over at Brenda's fan group-just Marrisa and her small group of friends-they
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seemed hopelessly outmatched..
After a moment of this show of force, Rhea signaled for her fan group to quiet down.
She looked at Brenda smugly.
"Are you going to step down on your own, or should we let the judges announce your elimination?"
Just as Brenda was about to walk off the stage in resignation, a far more powerful scene unfolded at the main entrances of the auditorium.
Hundreds of people entered, all dressed in matching fan uniforms that cost 10,000 dollars each. Every person held up a banner carved from jade, announcing "Brenda's Fan Group, Second Wave, Entering!"
Two marching bands, moving in perfect formation, entered the hall from both sides of the stage, playing triumphant music as they made their way in!