AFVSIBS Chapter 43 Are You Sure This is a Trainee?

The show had just begun, but there were already various discussions online about Zhou Chen's upcoming performance of an original song.


Zhou Chen's fans naturally supported him, but most netizens remained skeptical.


After all, Zhou Chen was still an undebuted trainee. Although his performance of "The Moon Represents My Heart" yesterday was stunning, many understood that it could have been just a fleeting inspiration. Whether he could produce another outstanding original song was uncertain.


Zhou Chen couldn't be bothered to pay attention to the online discussions. If he hadn't remembered that he hadn't posted on Weibo today, he wouldn't have even bothered to open the app.


"Thank you all for your support and concern. I will be singing my own original song 'Childhood' in tonight's show. Please look forward to it."


After posting on Weibo, Zhou Chen considered his daily Weibo task complete and simply put his phone back in his bag without opening it again.


However, his Weibo post immediately sparked significant attention online.


"'Childhood'? Isn't that a children's song?"


"A children's song? Is Zhou Chen crazy? Singing children's songs at a nursing home event? Does he think this is kindergarten?"


"I've been saying it all along, Zhou Chen has lost it. He thinks he's a superstar now and does all sorts of random things. I bet his song 'Childhood' is going to be rubbish."


"Damn, I've been waiting for this? He only just posted on Weibo that he's going to sing a children's song? What a waste of my anticipation."


"It's only because of brainless fans like you that he has any expectations. I've never had any expectations for him. Look at his carefree and irresponsible attitude. It's lucky he even had 'The Moon Represents My Heart.' He thinks he can produce another outstanding original song? Absolutely not."


...


Due to the song's title, "Childhood," netizens interpreted it as a children's song.


Even the anti-fans were feeling smug, mocking Zhou Chen for singing children's songs at a nursing home.


Li Yuan saw this information before going on stage.


He was very happy about it, secretly pleased that Zhou Chen was going to sing a children's song, feeling like it was a favor to him.


So, before going on stage, he deliberately passed by Zhou Chen and sneered, "Zhou Chen, I never thought you, a grown man, would still enjoy singing children's songs. Congratulations. You'll forever be a child who never grows up."


With that, he walked away without looking back, then sang his best song, "Tonight is Not Lonely."


In the end, he received a score of 95 points from the nursing home talent partner.


This was the highest score among the trainees who performed, with the next highest being Su Qingge's dance performance with 92 points.


Seeing his score, Li Yuan became even more arrogant.


In his view, tonight he was number one in popularity and number one in scores, without a doubt.


He didn't have this confidence originally, but because Zhou Chen announced that he would sing "Childhood," Li Yuan was confident that Zhou Chen couldn't surpass his 95 points with a children's song.


"Alright, esteemed grandpas and grandmas, as well as friends in front of the TV and in the live broadcast room, let's give a warm round of applause as we invite the last trainee of tonight, Zhou Chen, to the stage to perform his original song 'Childhood.' Let's welcome him with applause."


With the host's announcement, the venue erupted into thunderous applause.


Amidst the applause, Zhou Chen slowly walked onto the stage.


"I've been waiting for you, glad I didn't give up. Brother Chen, come on, we'll always support you."


"Brother Chen, you've finally appeared. Although they say you're going to sing a children's song tonight, I believe you won't disappoint us. Come on."

"At this point, there are still brainless fans supporting Zhou Chen. It's really pitiful. Soon you'll realize how disappointing your favorite person is."


"Exactly, trying to surpass our Li Yuan with a children's song? No way! I think you should all start liking our Li Yuan instead. He's the future top-quality idol."


"Why are Li Yuan's fans so disgusting? Even your Li Yuan didn't get a perfect score. What's with the superiority complex here?"


"Sure, our Yuan Yuan didn't get a perfect score, but he's currently the highest-scoring one. Do you really think your favorite Zhou Chen can surpass him with a children's song?"


...


Zhou Chen's appearance undoubtedly ignited the atmosphere in the entire live broadcast room, especially the quarrels between Zhou Chen's fans and Li Yuan's fans, which further increased the heat.


But this was exactly what the program team, led by Zhao An, wanted to see. For them, only controversial programs could generate heat, attention, and viewership.


Sure enough, Zhou Chen's appearance kept increasing tonight's attention and viewership.


"Thank you for the applause. Next, I will sing my own original song 'Childhood,' which was chosen through discussions with my talent partner Chen Bo. I would also like to thank my talent partner Chen Bo."


After speaking, Zhou Chen bowed to Chen Bo sitting in the audience, thanking him.


This gesture warmed Chen Bo's heart. After all, among so many trainees performing, not a single one thought to thank their talent partner. Only Zhou Chen remembered to do so.


With Zhou Chen's thanks to Chen Bo, the melody began, and Zhou Chen followed along, singing:


On the banyan tree by the pond,

Cicadas are chirping, signaling summer.

On the swing by the playground,

Only butterflies rest on it.

The teacher's chalk on the blackboard

Continuously writes and talks,

Waiting for the end of class, waiting to go home,

Waiting for the childhood games...


When the song reached the first half, everyone wore expressions of disbelief.


They never expected "Childhood" to be more than just a simple children's song, but rather a nostalgic reflection on childhood.


The way Zhou Chen sang, his emotional expression, his skill—it was as if the song effortlessly flowed from his mouth, capturing the essence with ease.


Are you sure this is really just an undebuted trainee?


NEXT

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