The audience gasped in surprise!

Shang Jingchen’s face changed instantly. Even though he despised Ye Lu, he couldn’t help standing up abruptly when he saw her fall, revealing his concern.

Only Yuan Jiayin sneered, hoping that Ye Lu would embarrass herself and bleed through her fall.

"Hold her up!" Suddenly, a commanding, baritone voice rang out from the host’s earpiece. It wasn’t the director’s voice, but it was unquestionable, leading the hosts to instinctively follow the command, swiftly reaching out to catch Ye Lu.

That’s how Ye Lu was spared from making a fool of herself under all those watching eyes.

Relieved, the audience exhaled, while Yuan Jiayin seethed, glaring angrily at the two meddling hosts.

Shang Jingchen sank back into his seat, irritated at himself for instinctively worrying about this woman. How ironic.

Ye Lu, being supported by the two hosts, made for an awkward scene. It couldn’t continue like this, but they couldn’t just let her go, either. The atmosphere on stage was weird! 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Ye Lu too, noticed how awkward the atmosphere was. Unable to manage herself, she would only make the situation more awkward, bringing her score down. She took a deep breath.

"Thank you, both of you, for stepping in to help." She smiled sweetly, making a joke of herself. "Blame my overeating, even these poor high heels can’t hold my weight anymore, they want to go on strike!"

The hosts sighed in relief and smiled. This was a clever girl.

The audience, hearing her quick-witted response, burst into laughter and were left with a great impression of this straightforward and adorable girl.

"Actually, I can walk there myself!" Ye Lu laughed, holding the broken high heel in her hand.

One foot still in a high heel and the other foot tip-toeing as if it was also in one, she gritted her teeth, mustered all her strength, took small, cat-like steps, and continued to the center of the stage.

Her display of resilience immediately met with a warm round of applause from the audience!

"I’m glad I came tonight," said Yangxiu, an expression of excitement on his face. "I have to say I’m impressed by her. Such a clever girl. Her entry is memorable and stunning! She looks so graceful in her qipao, like a classic beauty stepping out of a traditional painting."

Shang Jingchen was somewhat taken aback too. The qipao really suited her, accentuating her oriental elegance perfectly.

Despite so many beauties present, she stood out as the most eye-catching and unforgettable.

Seeing the dazed look on his face as he watched Ye Lu, Yuan Jiayin felt a surge of jealousy. Had he also fallen under her charm?

Men! Always chasing after the new and exciting! But Ye Lu shouldn’t think she’d get through so easily. More pitfalls were waiting for her.

For instance, the hosts would surely ask her why she wore a qipao when every other contestant wore a bikini.

Seeing her surprised expression earlier, it was clear she hadn’t expected it. If she couldn’t respond well to this question, she would stand out so much that she’d become a target! Trying to be unique, only to end up being laughed at.

After Ye Lu’s introduction, the hosts indeed asked her the question, curious.

Ye Lu felt embarrassed. How could she know why she was wearing a qipao? It was a last-minute decision by the director, not her choice!

But she couldn’t tell the hosts: "I don’t know, go ask the director!"

At that moment, the audience eyed her curiously, while the contestants’ eyes gleamed with glee, looking forward to the drama. She was frantic, knowing she couldn’t mess up! Sucking it up, she was prepared to bluff her way out.