Oops! I Became a Fan of My Rival Idol! - Chapter 2

Although the entrance to the filming set of The Dazzling You was quiet and deserted, Qiao Huihui encountered a few staff members after dragging her suitcase for a while.

She immediately greeted them politely, and the staff smiled and nodded at her before handing her a small card, signaling her to take a look.

—To the dazzling you from all the staff of The Dazzling You: Welcome to this place today. Please unleash your charm to the fullest and let everyone see the radiant you—you are the brightest star among the constellations.

Next, there’s a small task for you to complete. Follow the map on the card and find the real location of the main recording studio. We believe in you—you can definitely do it!

“This is…?” Qiao Huihui looked up at the staff member in front of her.

However, the staff member only gave her a mysterious smile, remaining silent and not answering her question. At the same time, a man holding a camera quietly appeared behind her—it seemed they intended to film her throughout this segment.

A gentle and friendly-looking female staff member took her suitcase with a smile, indicating that they would deliver it to her dormitory so she could focus on filming first.

Now Qiao Huihui understood—this was likely a small prelude before the official start. As someone who kept up with the entertainment industry, she knew that variety shows nowadays had all sorts of bizarre segments, so nothing was too surprising. Perhaps those who performed well in this segment would be featured in the preview clips.

For any contestant, this was an important first impression, so most would seize the opportunity to showcase their brightest selves.

But as for Qiao Huihui…

For someone like her, who was just here for fun, it didn’t matter much.

Still, the thought of seeing her idol soon made her skip cheerfully down the corridor.

After walking through the long hallway, Qiao Huihui stood dumbfounded at the sight of the filming set’s interior.

This… this was enormous!

She had known that The Dazzling You was heavily promoted online and must have had a massive budget, but knowing was one thing—seeing it in person was another level of awe.

Countless buildings of various sizes stretched before her eyes. Drones buzzed through the sky, cameras lined both sides of the pathways, and staff members bustled about—it looked like a giant maze.

Qiao Huihui unfolded the card in her hand again and finally understood why finding the main recording studio was considered a challenge.

Just as she was studying the map to orient herself, a force tapped her shoulder—a pale hand lightly patted her.

Startled by the sudden contact, Qiao Huihui turned around and was met with a grinning face.

“Hi, hello there!”

“Huh? Hello.”

Caught off guard, she returned the greeting while sizing up the girl in front of her. The other girl had her long hair tied up high, with a few loose strands fluttering at her forehead—yet it didn’t look messy, instead giving off a carefree charm.

Peach-blossom eyes, a high nose bridge, and lips that naturally curved upward in a smile.

Her entire face seemed to radiate cheerfulness at first glance, the very picture of an optimist.

It was hard to dislike someone like that.

While she was observing the person across from her, little did she know the other was doing the same.

Jet-black glossy hair cascaded over her shoulders, large cat-like eyes blinking brightly, a pert nose, and peach-pink lips that curved into a faint smile. The plumpness of her fair, tender cheeks became even more pronounced with that smile, making the girl appear youthful—almost like an underage child.

Adorable!

Holy crap, what kind of little angel is this?!

This level of cuteness is downright unfair!

Xia Niao’s heart was struck by a triple critical hit!

“My name is Xia Niao. What’s yours?”

“I’m Qiao Huihui.”

The two girls had successfully completed the first step of friendship—exchanging names.

From then on, walking side by side felt like the most natural thing in the world.

“Ah—Huihui, look, we’re supposed to take the left path, right?” True to her cheerful nature, Xia Niao was also incredibly outgoing. She chattered away almost the entire journey, while Qiao Huihui nodded occasionally as the listener.

After bonding along the way, by the time they reached the entrance of the main recording hall, they had more or less become friends.

Qiao Huihui pushed open the door and was momentarily dazzled by the blinding lights inside. Squinting, she scanned the hall.

What she saw next thrilled her beyond words.

The production team of The Dazzling You had prepared a total of 202 seats for the contestants, with the highest one—the dazzling C-position throne—standing prominently in the most eye-catching spot.

Her idol—Le Xingshan—was currently seated there.

“Wow—so glamorous!”

Xia Niao’s voice snapped Qiao Huihui out of her daze. Blushing slightly in embarrassment, she couldn’t help but wonder if her starstruck expression had been noticed by her idol.

Unbeknownst to her, the cameras had captured the moment perfectly.

The two made their way to the contestant seating area, only to hesitate.

The Dazzling You followed the selection mechanism popular among recent talent shows: from 200 contestants, six would be chosen to debut as a group.

The first challenge was the very situation Qiao Huihui now faced.

Contestants had to choose their own seats.

This was often the audience’s favorite segment. The 200 seats were numbered in order, and contestants had to assess their own abilities to select the ranking they believed they deserved—neither too humble to sit at the very back nor too arrogant to claim the top spots right away.

It was a psychological battle.

By now, the hall was already quite full. Qiao Huihui glanced around and realized there weren’t many seats left.

As she and Xia Niao ascended the steps, she felt the weight of the other contestants’ gazes, sending a tingling sensation down her scalp.

“Hey, let’s sit there!” Xia Niao excitedly tugged her toward two seats, as if afraid they’d be snatched away a second later.

Those two seats—coincidentally—were right next to the C-position.

Since the seating was arranged in a large circle with the C-position at the center like the moon surrounded by stars, Qiao Huihui and Xia Niao weren’t seated too close to the front—they were in spots 55 and 56.

Logically, seats with this number are usually highly sought after, but coincidentally, Le Xingshan was sitting there. Perhaps because her skills were too formidable, with her aura radiating outward, few dared to sit nearby and risk being compared to her.

“Hello there!” Seeing them approach, Le Xingshan straightened up from her lazy slouch against the chair. She looked at Qiao Huihui’s face and greeted her warmly.

Being in close proximity to her idol and struck once again by the charm that seemed to radiate from her at all times, Qiao Huihui felt her entire body stiffen.

She gave a soft smile and greeted in a small voice, “Shan… hello.”

Hearing the sudden omission of a certain word, Le Xingshan was momentarily taken aback before a sly smile curled her striking red lips. She gave Qiao Huihui a meaningful glance.

That smile made Qiao Huihui’s head spin even more, as if fireworks were exploding in her mind. She was silently screaming inside.

After Qiao Huihui sat down, Xia Niao leaned over and whispered, “No wonder she’s the most popular Trainee right now. She’s just too sexy.”

Before Qiao Huihui could respond, Xia Niao continued, murmuring to herself, “Gorgeous but not vulgar, alluring but not overly so—big chest, slim waist, long legs. A top-tier beauty!”

After this appraisal, she turned her attention to Qiao Huihui, scrutinizing her face before adding, “But Huihui, you’re also incredibly pretty!”

“She’s a stunning, enchanting beauty, and you’re a sweet, adorable little angel!”

This completely derailed Qiao Huihui’s excitement, snapping her out of fangirl mode and back to normal.

“By convention, now’s the time for us to start exchanging compliments,” Qiao Huihui said.

She stared intently at Xia Niao for a moment, making the latter unconsciously tilt her head up expectantly, looking slightly nervous.

With a deadpan expression, Qiao Huihui said, “I think you’re also very pretty—pretty good at being a flatterer.”

Xia Niao blinked, then feigned bashfulness. “Oh, don’t say that about me~”

Qiao Huihui: “Ugh!”
Xia Niao: “Hahahahaha!”

After joking around with Xia Niao, Qiao Huihui felt much less nervous. Now she could even ignore the fact that her idol was sitting nearby and take a proper look around.

As she scanned the room, she nodded to herself. This was indeed a show two years in the making—everywhere she looked, the hall was filled with dazzling beauties.

Not just Le Xingshan, who was already famous, but even Xia Niao beside her was exceptionally good-looking.

There was also the cool beauty sitting to the front-left, the sweet and clueless girl to the right, the stylish and handsome girl straight ahead…

After all, the final group members who debuted would have to sign contracts with the show’s organizer, Bridge Splendor Entertainment.

With that, her brother’s career would undoubtedly reach new heights.

As time passed, the contestants gradually arrived, and once everyone was seated, the atmosphere grew tense.

The music reached its climax, and as the stage fog cleared, a dark silhouette emerged.

The moment the contestants saw the person’s face, they screamed.

“Hi, everyone!”

It was actually the leader of SUN Girl Group—Chu Junling!!!

SUN Girl Group had debuted a few years ago, and each member was incredibly popular, remaining a sensation even now. It could be said that SUN was every Trainee’s dream.

Qiao Huihui was also surprised. The mysterious promotional approach of The Dazzling You had kept the show’s mentors completely under wraps, leading to rampant speculation online with all sorts of wild guesses.

Now, with the first guest being of such high caliber, Qiao Huihui couldn’t help but look forward to the remaining mentors.

“Shh—” Chu Junling raised a finger to her lips.

The leader of a top-tier girl group naturally commanded such presence—her aura could stir the emotions of most in the room and, in an instant, silence them.

“Hello everyone, I’m Chu Junling. I’ll be your mentor and host moving forward. I hope to accompany you all the way to your debut day, where I can personally crown you with glory.”

“So, I ask you all—shine as dazzlingly as you can!”