Chapter 121: Role Reversal

"Never have I felt my heart race like this before,
Involuntarily, a smile blooms as I think of your profile..."

On stage, despite having rehearsed many times, Liao Meiqi and the other girls felt their hearts tremble as they watched Liao Yuan in front of them. He puffed out his chest, swayed his waist, and rotated his hips, executing a series of bewitching and coquettish movements. Their gazes were completely captivated.

What the hell...
When a man gets this seductive...
It really leaves us women with nothing to do, doesn't it?

The audience, witnessing this breathtaking performance, was left stunned and wide-eyed.

"I... I think I'm turning gay!"
"This song is too good!"
"Ahhhhh, this guy is so handsome!"
"I'm completely drawn to Teacher Liao in the center!"
"Thrilling! So thrilling!"

The young boys and girls in the crowd were moved to tears of excitement. Unlike popular idols like Zhang Henge or Han Yu, Liao Yuan had taken the stage as a complete amateur, which had initially created a sense of disappointment among the audience. But once the actual performance began, the explosive stage presence combined with Liao Yuan’s complete role reversal sent the crowd's adrenaline surging. Everyone was ecstatic!

"Liao Yuan, born in 1996, well-known radio host, famous author, celebrated songwriter, acclaimed screenwriter, and noted choreographer. Author of the suspense-fantasy series *Ghost Blows Out the Light: The City of Jingjue*. Creator of songs such as *If There Is an Afterlife*, *Commemoration*, *Nobody*, and *The Rest of My Life*. The MV for *Commemoration* has been shared over 300,000 times on Weibo, and as of July 1st, the performance video for *Nobody* has surpassed one hundred million views online... Recently, reports surfaced that Liao Yuan is collaborating with Meiliyuan Film and Television to develop the magical crime drama script *Signal*..."

By now, many in the audience had pulled out their phones, looking up Liao Yuan’s profile on encyclopedia sites. The more they read, the more shocked they became!

"My eyes! I’m blinded by his brilliance. How does this guy have so many titles? Isn't he afraid of working himself to death?"
"Holy crap, so he’s the songwriter behind *Nobody*!"
"Oh my god, I remember now, he's the 'creative genius' of the music scene that everyone's been talking about lately!"
"The dance for *Nobody* is so viral that even my mom and grandma can do it! How is the view count only over a hundred million? It should be over ten billion!"
"There are too many versions of *Nobody*, the views are scattered!"
"This song *Nonono* isn't bad either! No wonder the choreography feels so familiar; it must be Teacher Liao's own work again!"

The entire venue erupted in thunderous cheers; everyone was electrified by that man's charm. Yet, alongside the praise, some angry voices rose up.

"Damn it, so he's the little punk who badmouthed our Han Yu!"
"I don't have an egg in my hand, or I'd throw it at his mother!"

"Get off! Get off! Get off!"
"Huh, this little punk actually has some talent!"
"The dancing is not bad, actually!"
"Let's just watch for now... holy crap, that's amazing! Go, Teacher Liao!"

The plot took a strange turn. Because Liao Yuan stood in the center position and was the only male on stage, all eyes were fixated on him. The cameramen seemed to have a soft spot for him, too. The lens barely left him, and on the giant screens, everyone could clearly see even the fine hairs on his skin. It could be said that Liao Yuan was under a magnifying glass, observed by everyone. Every move he made was watched by the crowd.

Even under such scrutiny, Liao Yuan didn't make a single mistake in his footwork, gestures, or expressions. His steps hit every beat perfectly, perfectly synchronized with the other members. Most importantly, his articulation was incredibly clear, and despite the continuous dancing, his breathing remained steady. Compared to the girls who had been training for over two months...

Liao Yuan looked like a veteran who had been in the business for over a decade! There was no sign of nervousness or fear. All that remained was an effortless ease and unparalleled confidence. He seemed not to care about the 20,000-person stage at all. In contrast, Liao Meiqi, Zhu Xiyu, and the others, performing on such a massive stage for the first time, were already panting and drenched in sweat from sheer nerves. Chen Duo and Fang Yiren even had momentary blackouts from the pressure, leading to small errors in their steps.

Fortunately, with Liao Yuan leading the way, Chen Duo and Fang Yiren were able to correct themselves instantly, leaving the audience almost oblivious to any flaws.

"Terrifying composure..."

Backstage, seeing Liao Yuan carry the entire team with such ease while singing and dancing, Chen Xiuyuan felt a sense of disbelief. "Is he really an amateur? Is this his first time on a stage of 20,000 people?"

"It is indeed his first," Yu Lianzhou said, nodding in appreciation as he watched Liao Yuan on the screen. "This kid is a natural for this industry!"

"His stage presence is so stable; he doesn't look like a novice. If I hadn't known beforehand, I would have thought he was a superstar from one of the big Asian markets!"

Zheng Yongxu sighed. "Teacher Yu is right. Liao Yuan is a born star. Look closely—he isn't nervous at all; he seems to be completely enjoying the stage. His footwork is fluid, and every movement feels so natural."

Yan murmured, "Although he provided the concept and I did the choreography, from my perspective, he is already a master of urban dance. Otherwise, there’s no way he could have reached this level in just two or three days! You have to realize, Ju Nianzhi and Zhu Xiyu have had solid dance foundations since childhood, but in front of Teacher Liao, there's simply no comparison."

Jiang Lingsu asked suspiciously, "Teacher Yu, what exactly is his background? Can you tell us now?"

Yu Lianzhou smiled. "Him? He's Liao Yuemin's son."

"Liao Yuemin?" The mentors were puzzled for a moment, then, one by one, they were struck dumb.

Jiang Lingsu said in disbelief, "You mean that super famous, super legendary songwriter Liao Yuemin? Dong Ling's husband?"

"What? He's Teacher Dong's son?" Chen Xiuyuan was stunned.

As the mentors backstage were busy praising him, the performance reached its finale.

"Never dared to expect, no no no,
Longing for your love, no no no,
Smiling while waving goodbye, but my heart has already hit rock bottom,
My heart is hanging on the edge, how I wish to be in love with you,
On this warm and romantic winter night—"

The cute yet slightly sexy dance style, combined with the perfectly synchronized chorus, made the chants for Liao Meiqi and the others grow louder and louder. The atmosphere was hotter and more boisterous than any of the previous stages, giving the members a surge of confidence. Yet, amidst it all, there was a different current.

"Liao Yuan!"
"Liao Yuan!"
"Liao Yuan!"

When the song ended, the whole stadium cheered. More than half the crowd stood up, screaming frantically toward the stage. They didn't understand the grand principles, but after this performance, many had become Liao Yuan's fans.

Stage charisma is something you can't see or touch, yet you can feel it with absolute certainty. When a man over 1.8 meters tall with striking features suddenly cross-dresses and performs a sexy girl-group dance, the resulting temptation and shock not only made everyone's scalp tingle, but also gave many girls nosebleeds from the sheer cuteness!

This guy!
He's so damn cute!
I love it so much! *Squeal!*