CHAPTER 112: TALK TO TEACHER XI AFTER THE SECOND PERFORMANCE

As soon as this statement was released, the internet was in an uproar. The discussions were intense, and the forums filled up quickly.

[To be honest, I don’t think this is serious enough to warrant a withdrawal from the contest.]

[Usually when contestants withdraw from variety shows, it’s because they can’t continue due to health reasons. This kind of spat normally just blows over. Why quit the contest over this?]

[I’ve never seen someone so openly humiliated and still stay in the contest. What are they waiting for, New Year’s?]

Anyway, the voices online were a mixed bag, with everyone arguing their own point of view.

After much discussion, someone claiming to be a staff member of the show leaked: [Actually, the withdrawal was because GXX had a run-in with the deputy director of the show. To avoid bad press, the production team covered it up, but that person had to quit, along with the deputy director who got kicked out as well.]

This post caused a bit of a stir and became a talking point among some netizens during their down time. However, since there was no evidence, no one was sure about the true story, and it eventually faded from public attention.

Mia Sutton’s group from "Cocoon" gained a few followers because of this situation, with Vivian Summers experiencing the most growth in fans.

She even gained a small group of die-hard fans, and a few reputable talent agencies started to reach out to her.

She couldn’t make up her mind, so she went to ask Mia Sutton for advice.

Vivian Summers sat next to Mia Sutton and explained about the talent agencies contacting her, then asked gently, "Mia, do you think... I should sign with one? If so, which one should I choose?"

Mia Sutton carefully reviewed them all, thought for a moment, and said, "I suggest, if you’re not in a hurry, you might hold off on signing. As the show continues, more offers will likely come your way. What do you think?"

Vivian Summers thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "Yeah, true, so should I turn these down then?"

She pointed at the chat windows on her phone. Mia looked at her and shook her head, "Just say you’re still considering. Don’t close any doors."

After all, in whatever you do, you should always leave yourself a way out.

Having resolved Vivian Summers’ issue, Mia Sutton glanced at her phone. It was already afternoon, and the second public performance was approaching. This period has been hectic, and she hadn’t been in touch with Jensen much since the last time.

Forget it, I’ll wait until after the second public performance, she thought as she lightly licked her lips and set her phone down again.

The second public performance came quickly. The show’s popularity had already been established with the first performance, so the second was also a hit, with viewership numbers continuously climbing.

What surprised everyone the most was Mia Sutton. For the second stage, she chose a vocal group and performed a very sweet song. After the performance, she captured the attention of many, and while it wasn’t as influential as "Cocoon," the song became a huge hit on short video platforms during that period.

You could find it everywhere, and Mia Sutton’s fan base grew rapidly, exceeding the five million mark.

After the second performance’s voting ended, she was far ahead with over five million votes.

The production team never expected Mia Sutton to come in first, but the numbers were undeniable, and with Jensen Sterling right behind, they dared not make any sneaky moves.