There were three girls in blue uniforms on the scene.
At this moment, their faces showed surprise and nervousness, wanting to smile but not daring to, wanting to cry but not yet the time.
The host then added, "Oh, let me clarify, when I say blue clothes, it doesn't just mean the top, but also pants and skirts!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feifei's heart sank. Her fingers instinctively tightened, pinching Fang Xiaoxia.
Fang Xiaoxia finally snapped back to reality, and hope rekindled in her heart.
It wasn't until the host announced those three words: "Fang... Xiao... Xia!"
"It's me, it's me!"
Fang Xiaoxia hadn't yet reacted with her inner surprise and excitement when someone else stood up and shouted happily, jumping.
Her joyous mood immediately became complicated. Was it really not her?
Could there really be two people named Fang Xiaoxia?
Surprise and shock came at the same time; what would you do?
Watching the million-dollar annual salary opportunity slip away, Fang Xiaoxia was also unwilling.
"I, I'm also called Fang Xiaoxia!"
Fang Xiaoxia slowly stood up, mustered her courage, and said loudly.
The bustling scene immediately became agitated.
Everyone thought the selection would end after the host read the last name, but who would have thought the grand finale was just beginning?
With two Fang Xiaoxias, how would the host handle it?
The situation on the scene gave many people a familiar sense of watching a spectacle.
The host, a person with extensive experience on stage, immediately said:
"Since both of you are named Fang Xiaoxia, please come up to the stage together. Bring your identification, we need to verify it."
As he spoke, the host winked at the director at the side of the stage.
The director conveyed the upcoming action through the intercom.
Two people performing a skit together, all about tacit understanding.
As for how to choose between the two Fang Xiaoxias, that was the boss's business.
Fang Xiaoxia turned and walked towards the center of the stage. As she rose from her seat, she briefly touched Ye Feifei's shoulder.
Ye Feifei was ultimately disappointed; she would really have to leave alone.
A bad thought suddenly crossed her mind, hoping that the "Fang Xiaoxia" the host mentioned wasn't Fang Xiaoxia.
There was a slight commotion on the scene, with many people discussing.
"It looks like this time there'll be a tie for tenth place!"
"Who said that? I heard before that when there's a tie like this, they just eliminate the one with the lower score!"
"Really? Are we still participating in scoring?"
...
Some were clueless, while others felt a sense of familiarity with this procedure.
On stage, the host was comparing the identification of Fang Xiaoxia and the other person.
Finally, seeing the other person cover their face and turn to leave the stage, Fang Xiaoxia excitedly tidied her clothes.
That's right, the "Fang Xiaoxia" the host mentioned was indeed her.
Bai Suxiang watched her with a smile, offering her the greatest support.
On this stage, Bai Suxiang was her only friend.
"Alright, I declare the selection interview concluded. All the contestants can freely enjoy your last free meal on the island, and then you will disembark."
After speaking, the host turned to the ten girls on stage and said:
"You few, please stay behind for a moment, we'll take you somewhere later!"
After saying this, he temporarily left.
The few girls stood rigidly in place, a mixture of happiness and unease washing over them.
Who knew if this was another stage of the company's selection process? If it was, it would be a shame.
Therefore, those on stage still stood in a line.
"You can relax a bit, no need to be so formal. Alright, the selection is almost over. We will notify you again for the second stage of the assessment."
No one came on stage to tell them; the information was conveyed through a loudspeaker nearby.
The voice wasn't the host's, it was likely the director behind the scenes.
Fang Xiaoxia hurried to Bai Suxiang. Only by reuniting with her could she feel a sense of security.
About half an hour later, the host walked onto the stage again.
"Come, follow me!"
The people who were gathered in small groups followed him to another location.
It was a golden house, grand in appearance, feeling like a palace, yet also a bit like a cage.
Outside, there were nine large stone pillars, each with a dragon coiled around it, its head facing downwards.
The dragons, with their fangs bared and claws extended, looked majestic.
The house's door was a vibrant red, much like the gates of ancient imperial palaces.
Two security guards in suits and ties, wearing sunglasses, stood by the door.
They looked focused and stern, like sentinels.
The host pushed the door open first, and a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties emerged, hastily opening one of the large doors to allow the arriving guests easy access.
"They're here! Come, Mr. Host, sit here!"
A voice came from inside the house.
Bai Suxiang found the voice familiar; she must have heard it somewhere before.
As she stepped through the doorway, she immediately saw the woman sitting in the center of the hall.
"It's Aunt Hong!"
Fang Xiaoxia also saw her at some point and whispered to Bai Suxiang.
They had met before, and seeing her again this time, Bai Suxiang felt a sense of familiarity.
Fang Xiaoxia had intended to greet her with some body language, but Aunt Hong seemed not to have seen her at all, showing no reaction.
Fang Xiaoxia could only stand disappointed in the seats arranged for them.
"Alright, girls, bringing you here is the end of my task. Whether you can make it into the top three now depends on your abilities and destiny! Regarding this..."
The host paused habitually, glancing at Aunt Hong.
Seeing Aunt Hong nod, he continued, "From now on, Aunt Hong will be in charge of everything. I believe everyone is familiar with Aunt Hong. She was the first person you met upon arriving on the island. She is responsible for this stage of the selection."
Aunt Hong nodded slightly but did not respond.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. I'm leaving now, bye-bye!"
He said, then walked straight towards the door.
The girls, some waved goodbye to him, others politely said "Bye-bye, see you again."
Some even smiled without saying anything.
"Starting tomorrow, you will undergo a three-day training here. Go back, pack up your belongings, and report here tomorrow!"
Aunt Hong said sternly, her face devoid of any smile. She was a completely different person from how she appeared earlier.
After speaking, Aunt Hong led everyone to see other parts of the house and arranged their respective rooms.
No one expected that a house that didn't appear to be massive from the outside would contain so many rooms within.
The house was built from top to bottom. No one knew what the boss was thinking at the time.
It descended downwards along a slope, like an underground palace.