CHAPTER 596: 231 GENE LOTTERY_2

In the Galaxy World behind him, a meteor suddenly smashed down, and the audience inhaled sharply in unison.

Even though they knew it was fake, every heart in the audience seemed to be suspended high, unable to help but break out in a nervous sweat.

As the meteor hurtled toward the astronaut, a dazzling white light flashed, and the astronaut suddenly transformed, shedding his bulky spacesuit to become a beautiful young man.

The special effects were so realistic that this scene left the audience utterly stunned.

The young man was dressed in silver, glossy attire, his figure tall and slender. On the giant LED screen beside the stage, the live broadcast mirrored the scene, zooming in on the young man’s breathtakingly handsome features. His pitch-black eyes resembled the vast and infinite cosmos behind him, filled with countless stars.

The young man’s appearance and his mesmerizing dance brought immense surprise to the audience. Applause rippled like waves, and the shouts grew louder and more frenzied, one wave overtaking the next.

Qi Baotan, seated closest to the stage, could see the young man’s face clearly while the rest of the audience saw only a silhouette or the image broadcast on the screen. Unable to contain her excitement, she grabbed Shen You’an’s arm and exclaimed, "Ahhhh, he’s so handsome!"

She couldn’t help but scream along with the fans, her expression brimming with admiration like that of a starstruck fangirl.

Shen You’an seemed relatively calm but couldn’t suppress a slight curve at the corner of his lips. Watching the young man singing and dancing fervently on stage, Shen thought he was the brightest star among billions in the galaxy.

He was born to stand on the stage, shining brilliantly.

Shen You’an picked up his phone and snapped a photo of the young man on stage.

When the performance ended, the audience went wild.

"Rong Xianning..."

"Rong Xianning!"

The audience shouted his name in unison, their voices filled with passion and fervor, like waves engulfing the entire studio.

The deafening chants echoed continuously, as the now-silent young man shed the exuberant vitality of the stage and displayed a bit of aloof, cold detachment.

He was the focal point of the entire hall, while those standing onstage alongside him had all become mere nameless background figures. The lights shone upon their heavily made-up faces, exposing a variety of expressions.

Even though this outcome was expected, experiencing it in person—the sight of the entire audience shouting a single name while others were utterly ignored—was an unpleasant feeling for those sharing the stage.

As the young men exited the stage, Ding Meng smiled and asked, "Mr. Geller, were you satisfied with Xiao Rong’s performance?"

Geller’s eyes sparkled with interest. "He’s a natural-born Superstar."

A future global superstar.

Geller was the investment department head under the internationally renowned media company Nawin. His judgment was flawless, not only in selecting talent in the entertainment industry but also in consistently making successful stock investments. His nickname was "Golden Vision."

Receiving such high praise from him was proof of Rong Xianning’s excellence, indicating a bright future ahead. If this opportunity could lead to international breakout success, it would be a great asset for the company.

Ding Meng felt entirely confident about collaboration matters.

Her admiration for Rong Xianning grew, and she decided to keep him on good terms no matter what. After all, this promising moneymaker must stay with the company.

Rong Xianning returned backstage and immediately grabbed his phone.

The rules for the team debut night were based on rankings from three previous rounds to determine the pairings for PK matches. Ten contestants had made it to the grand finale, with PK results comprising 60% of the final score and the previous three-round rankings accounting for 40%. The winners of the PK matches would make the debut roster, with the C-position determined by the highest online votes.

Rong Xianning’s popularity was overwhelming; the remaining nine contestants combined didn’t even reach half his fanbase. The outcome was long foreseen.

The other nine contestants vied for the remaining four spots on the debut roster. Watching Rong Xianning’s calm and carefree demeanor, envy simmered in their hearts.

The audience and fans were biased toward him, and the production team shared the favoritism, giving all the early-stage highlights to Rong Xianning. The show spared no expense on his dazzling opening performance, including the transformative astronaut suit that cost upwards of seven figures. The effects were extraordinary, and everyone else served merely as his backdrop.

Eagerly, Rong Xianning unlocked his phone, finding a WeChat message from Shen You’an as expected.

It was a photo.

A photo of his recent stage performance.

Judging by the angle, the sender was sitting in the front-row VIP seats.

Beneath the photo was a thumbs-up emoji.

Rong Xianning stared unblinkingly at the emoji.

At that moment, a staff member reminded everyone to prepare for the upcoming draw.

Rong Xianning put his phone away.

His appearance onstage once again sparked cheers throughout the venue.

Rong Xianning was already accustomed to the stage, though his prior performances had been in smaller studios with audiences of no more than a few hundred.