When She Stops Being Dramatic novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291: Chapter 113: The ’60s Cultural Troupe Top Star (Finale)

Jie Xiaoqin’s face flushed. "But miss, didn’t someone just book three tables here? Why could they do it and we can’t? We only want one."

The server finally gave her an odd look, sizing her up. "They had a letter of introduction from their work unit. It’s an internal benefit, a privilege reserved for those who’ve made contributions to the organization. What contributions have *you* made?"

Jie Xiaoqin froze. She pressed her lips together tightly, clenching the money and coupons in her hand. After forcing out a "Sorry to have bothered you," she trudged back with heavy steps.

’She’d let Xia Zhaoyun get to her again, completely losing her head. How did she end up saddled with a task like this?’

If she pulled it off, it wasn’t like the girls from Group One would have anything nice to say. But since she failed, she would likely have to bear the brunt of all their resentment—resentment they couldn’t take out on Xia Zhaoyun.

Group One’s performance was scheduled for the second slot in the afternoon, so Jie Xiaoqin had the entire morning free.

Just to vent her own frustration, she was determined to go to the state-run restaurant, wait in line at the perfect time, and order her food.

By the time Jie Xiaoqin returned to her group, her composure had been fully restored.

Each act in the audition had something unique that made it stand out, and the technical difficulty of the dances was quite high.

After watching a few of the other performances, the girls from Group One felt much more confident. They were even a little gleeful. While their group leader was handing over their cassette tape, they sidled up to the girls from Group Three to whisper some discouraging remarks.

"You know, when it comes to this national group dance showcase, aside from the artistic concept and overall effect, the most important thing is still the technical skill."

"The leaders attend countless cultural showcases every year. Their eye for talent is as sharp as any professional instructor’s. Your group’s routine is all flash and no substance. There’s no difficulty to it at all. You could grab a random person off the street, give them a few days, put them in a costume, and they’d be able to perform it just as well..."

"Besides, the political climate is so tense right now, and you actually dare to mess with ’feudal’ themes. Tsk, tsk. I don’t know if I should call you brave or just say you’re looking for trouble because your lives are too peaceful."

The girls from Group Three stared back at them as if they were a bunch of idiots. "Are you nuts? We’re about to go on. If you mess with our performance, can you handle Vice Factory Director Zhao’s wrath?"

The Group One girls glared. "And you think you haven’t affected us?"

The girls from Group Three scoffed. "Heh, our performance is just so stunning that it’s putting pressure on you. Sorry, but there’s nothing we can do about that."

"Or are you just still salty about lunch?"

The Group One girls were left speechless, puffing up their cheeks in anger like bullfrogs.

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