"Thank you for waiting, everyone. After the recent tally, all the scores for this Century Cup final are now complete..."
"Let me announce the rankings for this year's Century Cup final. Please look at the big screen!"
"First place, contestant number 21, with a composite score of 9.5; second place, contestant number 47, with a composite score of 9.36; third place, contestant number 24, with a composite score of 9.34; fourth place, contestant number 18, with a composite score of 9.31..."
As they read down from the highest scores, the score differences became smaller and smaller. There were many large gaps initially, but very few later on.
Yu Xinxin's result was considered quite good. With a composite score of 9.1, she ranked 19th, which she was already very satisfied with.
As for contestant number 24, whom she had been following closely, she only heard the announcement when the rankings approached the thirties.
It had to be said, it made her happy for quite a while again~
However, this was only while the host was announcing the rankings. Once the host finished speaking, the commotion in the venue became quite astonishing.
Those with good results were so happy they were practically dancing. Those with poor results were lamenting to the person next to them. Those with average results were not in a very good mood...
In short, the atmosphere was quite lively!
"Xiao Xi!"
"You're first!"
"I'm really..."
"Congratulations~"
With the champion right beside her, Yu Xinxin was extremely excited! She was very satisfied with her own results, so she naturally had no regrets and kept congratulating Qiu Xi.
Because she was happy, she even felt pleased looking at contestant number 22, who had a displeased expression next to her~
"Zhenzhen, you were amazing too~"
"If it weren't for the first round, you would definitely have been first!"
Yu Xinxin, "..."
How could that person have the nerve...
Speaking of the first round, wasn't it she herself who brought shame to a group of people?
And... even without the first round, it would still be difficult for her, right?
After all, who could compare to Xiao Xi's 9.9~
Yu Xinxin, in her very happy mood, unusually did not respond, even though the other person's eyes seemed to be glued to her. She remained composed.
She was happy now, and seeing the other person like this only made her happier~
Although Yu Xinxin didn't speak, the contestant number 24 next to her glared at contestant number 22, her mood somewhat sour.
She turned and walked a little further away...
9.34, 9.36, with a difference of just 0.02, her ranking had directly dropped to third!
Although the competition might have had more than one award, the announced results were still particularly displeasing!
"Zhenzhen~"
The whiny follower behind her continued to shout, making her head feel like it was going to explode...
"Yinxin, you..."
But she still had to deal with her, which was even more torturous!
Jia Yinxin pouted, "Fine..."
You have money and power... you call the shots!
As soon as she spoke, the host on stage started speaking again.
"Good!"
"Everyone, please be quiet!"
"The competition is now officially concluded! Here, I congratulate all the contestants who achieved good results. For those who didn't, please don't be discouraged..."
"Alright, the Century Cup competition has now come to a temporary halt. We kindly ask everyone to attend tomorrow's award ceremony on time. Thank you all!"
"Clap clap clap~"
Thunderous applause filled the air, and the third and final day of the competition came to an end.
As Qiu Xi and Yu Xinxin walked down, their two teachers were furiously tapping on their phones, smiling broadly.
As they approached, they could still hear them muttering occasionally.
"Oh my!"
"Xiao Qiu has really brought us honor~ And Yu, your 19th ranking is also very good..."
"That's right!"
"Tomorrow's award ceremony, we must get some good photos. We can't be careless with this first-hand resource..."
The two of them, "..."
It seemed the teachers were even more excited and enthusiastic than they were~
"Teacher Huang, Teacher Zhang..."
"Oh my!"
"Ahem... Good! Good!" Teacher Huang, who remembered to maintain her image midway, pursed her lips tightly.
However, Teacher Zhang next to her was different, smiling extremely happily.
Pushing the two students forward, she said, "Teachers are treating today! Let's go for a good meal!"
"Okay~"
...
After enjoying a good meal, upon returning to the hotel, Teacher Zhang secretly reminded the two students to dress up nicely for tomorrow's award ceremony and not to be sloppy.
The two nodded in agreement.
They had prepared for over half a year for this moment. How could they be sloppy!
Impossible!
"Xiao Xi, what are you wearing tomorrow? Let me see~"
After washing up today, Yu Xinxin suddenly found herself quite bored, so she started worrying about tomorrow.
Worrying about herself wasn't enough; she also had to worry about Qiu Xi.
She was the first place winner, Xiao Xi had to look beautiful when she went up!
Qiu Xi was very helpless...
Even though she had considered many things before coming, she had brought very few clothes.
"Xinxin..."
"In my suitcase, there are only these two presentable outfits. Is there any need to look?"
Yu Xinxin, "..."
Indeed!
Only two...
"Mmm..."
Even though there were only two, Yu Xinxin held the clothes and stood there looking at them for a long time!
Both were dresses. One was a pink gauze dress, made by Qiu's mother herself. The other was a light green one, very fresh, fitting Qiu Xi's usual style.
Initially, Qiu Xi hadn't planned to bring them, but thinking that this was a competition, she should be more formal, so she brought them.
The light green one had been worn on the second day. For the first day's group stage, Qiu Xi wore a simple outfit with pants, so by today, the only unworn one was this pink one...
"Alright!"
"Xiao Xi, let's go with this one!"
"Pink, like a little princess~"
It was hard to tell who it belonged to, but it didn't look cheap...
Yu Xinxin felt a slight impulse to shop~
"Okay~"
Qiu Xi nodded, "I'll listen to you."
Actually, even if Yu Xinxin hadn't said anything, she would have chosen this one.
It was suitable, unworn, and it was the only one left. Moreover, it was handmade by her mother. Taking a picture to send back tomorrow would be just right~
"Nice~"
"We're ready. Let's get a good night's sleep and then get ready tomorrow morning~"
"Mmm, goodnight."
"Goodnight~"