Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 81 Drunk On The Beauty's Lap, Awaken To Hold The World

Both Nydia and Hazel had high hopes for Violeta.

When a member of the dance club in the front row overheard Hazel's words, they scoffed and said, "If you can't appreciate it, then don't watch it. Do you really think the tennis club's performance is good? Well, you might be disappointed. Whether the tennis club can compete today is another matter!"

Hazel squeezed her hand, causing coffee to spurt out of the straw.

"What did you say? Why would we be disappointed?"

"Because their props were destroyed, it's uncertain whether they can perform now."

Hazel and Nydia exclaimed in unison, "What did you say?"

Meanwhile, backstage.

With everyone's frantic efforts, the props were finally rearranged.

Kaylee stretched her waist and said, "Mission accomplished!"

"When will they finish their dance? Are they going to go on stage?"

Someone ran out to take a look and coincidentally saw the members of the dance club finishing their performance.

The members of the External Affairs Department came in to ask about their preparations. Seeing that they were ready, they quickly made hand gestures for them to move onto the stage. The host at the front reserved about five minutes for them to prepare.

Before leaving, Kaylee encouraged Violeta and said, "Vio, good luck!"

"Okay."

They moved the props, and Violeta was also getting ready to go on stage.

Zoren and the other three also cheered for Violeta. They left the backstage area to go to the front to watch her performance.

Lucy, at the front desk, came down from the stage with the members and happened to pass by Violeta.

The members of the dance club didn't expect her to catch up in time. They stopped on the stairs and watched Violeta go on stage. In the contrast of light and shadow, one went up and one went down. It seemed that the outcome of this competition was already predetermined.

"They actually caught up. Haha, they're lucky."

Casey and Zelena exchanged glances, and then Casey said, "It doesn't matter even if they catch up. Our performance must be more exciting than theirs. Just wait and see!"

Lucy pursed her lips and remained silent.

For some reason, she had a feeling that they would lose this time.

Having studied dance for nearly fifteen years, it was the first time Lucy had such a feeling.

Moreover, if she hadn't seen it wrong just now, the dress Violeta was wearing seemed to be the costume of Irene Persley, the female lead in "The Prosperous Dynasty." She was also known as a renowned actress in the drama industry and a treasure of the theatre world.

Lucy's gaze froze, and she turned to look at Violeta's back.

The elegant skirt could only be achieved with real silk, as well as the gemstone embellishments on the shoulders and waist.

"President, what's wrong?"

"The dress Violeta is wearing..."

"Isn't it just the same style as the one from the affordable version of 'The Prosperous Dynasty' for nine dollars?"

Lucy was confused.

If it was an imitation, how could it have such a high level of exquisite craftsmanship and authenticity?

Suddenly, she thought of a possibility. Could it be that Violeta is the daughter of the White family who has just returned?

Lucy's heart trembled, but she hadn't had time to think about it in detail yet.

Beside her, Casey said, "Violeta is Lena's sister, although not by blood. The costumes in the drama 'The Prosperous Dynasty' are of collector's level. How could she possibly wear the authentic ones?" "I heard that even museums were rejected when they wanted to collect the real ones!"

"It's impossible for ordinary people to even catch a glimpse. There's no way Violeta could be wearing them. They must be replicas."

Hearing their words, Lucy felt a sense of relief.

Furthermore, even if Violeta was wearing authentic costumes, she doubted that her ballet performance could be of such exceptional quality!

...

At the front desk.

Clap, clap, clap!

Applause resounded as the curtain rose, and the classical music filled the ears of the audience.

Once the curtain was fully raised, a lotus-shaped, classic auspicious pattern appeared on the large screen. In the center of the pattern stood Violeta, holding a delicate lute.

The mesmerizing stage design alone left the audience breathless.

On the spacious stage, she danced alone, and with each spin, the exquisite jewelry on her costume shimmered and sparkled in the refracted light.

The mesmerized audience below couldn't take their eyes off her.

Every movement she made, captured by the cameras, was as exquisite as a work of art.

She was living up to the saying, "One ballet spin, one turn through a thousand years."

Hayden and the other three sat in the middle of the front row. Zoren led the applause. Clap, clap, clap!

"Beautiful!"

Inspired by his lead, the audience below also began to applaud.

Hayden's gaze never wavered from her. His fair and slender hands clapped along.

Violeta's dance transported everyone into the poem "Drunk on the beauty's lap, awaken to hold the world!" Her ballet performance exuded an exotic charm. Who could resist witnessing such a beauty dancing before them in ancient times?

The performance lasted only three and a half minutes. Just as everyone was left wanting more, Violeta finished her final bow.

Nydia and Hazel were extremely excited as they watched from the audience.

"So beautiful! Gorgeous!"

"Oh my god! She's so beautiful! Who said she couldn't perform?"

Hazel got so excited that she accidentally squeezed her coffee cup, causing the coffee to spill over the heads of the dance club members in the front row. Whether intentional or not, it was hard to say. "Hey, are you crazy?"

Hazel rolled her eyes and casually wiped her hands. She took out the banner she had prepared from her bag, holding one side of it with Nydia.

"Violeta, I love you to the moon and back!"

"Violeta, I love you!"

Not only did they shout, but Hazel also encouraged other students from the sports school to join in. The voices grew louder and louder. Those who didn't know would think they were cheering for a celebrity! Sitting next to them, Archer was at a loss for what to do with their commotion. He raised his hand to cover his face, embarrassed to be associated with them.

The commotion from the back row caught the attention of Zoren and his group in the front row. They turned their heads and saw this group of students from the sports school.

They were stunned to see their reactions.

"Huh? It's you guys!"

Violeta, who was just about to take a bow on stage, also heard the commotion from the audience below. With a glance, she spotted Nydia and Hazel holding up banners. Oh my goodness!

She hadn't expected them to actually come and hold up banners!

Violeta was slightly taken aback and blushed a little. Then she quickly stepped off the stage.

Immediately, the host went up on stage and asked everyone to start voting for the best performance of the Moon Festival today.

The audience below was all reluctant to leave.

"This closing dance is amazing. It makes me feel like this small stage is not enough for her to showcase her talent."

"Yes, it's incredible. After watching her dance, I almost forgot what the previous performance was. Do you remember?"

"It was a popping dance, right?"

A few members of the dance club standing in the backstage corner also watched her performance in awe.

Except for Lucy, almost no one among them could comprehend Violeta's true level. They simply felt that her dancing was incredibly beautiful!

Only Lucy knew that Violeta's ballet performance had far exceeded her expectations! It could almost be compared to that of a professional ballerina! This was not at an amateur level. They were all stunned.

Zelena was the first to react.

"What's so great about this? Our popping dance is even more challenging!"