CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 351 - 343: Breaking Defense Speech

Fu Xiaoyu could no longer hold back; tears streamed down without pause.

Director Jiang was deeply moved as well, sharing in the same emotional resonance.

Even though he hadn’t watched this program and didn’t know what these girls had been through,

the atmosphere of the scene allowed him to profoundly feel the bittersweetness of life transformations. It was an intense taste of human experiences.

This moment on-site was real, a raw truth that no stage could fully present.

"Hello, everyone. Thank you all for voting me into this position; I know how hard you worked."

"I haven’t let you down, and I also want to say thank you to myself."

"I didn’t give up, I kept fighting, and I want to appreciate myself for once."

Director Jiang’s gaze grew distant and contemplative; this was absolutely an incredible piece of material.

"What I want to tell everyone is: if you have dreams, go chase them. Don’t be afraid."

"We will succeed, no matter what."

Fu Xiaoyu bowed and then walked toward her flower path.

"More and more are crossing to the other side now, and the feelings of those left behind are, as expected, complicated."

"Director Jiang, please announce the ninth place."

Uncle Bao began to fulfill his duties; only four team positions remained.

But, in truth, there was only one, as the top three positions were as solid as a fortress.

"This girl, she’s cried, she’s laughed."

"She’s capable, full of energy, and has given her all with remarkable effort."

Lai Ruoxuan and the others focused their attention on Li Shihan, whose company boss also reflected hope in his gaze. The description Director Jiang gave matched Li Shihan almost perfectly.

And the most important point was that Yang Ni had successfully debuted.

Li Zimeng remained perfectly composed, like a delicate masterpiece that always carried an air of grace.

Li Shihan herself was tense to the extreme; she desperately wanted to run toward that flower path.

At this moment, Gao Ziyi’s image had completely broken down; she felt this was no longer her reality.

"Her name is Li Zimeng." Director Jiang’s words shattered the last hopes of many.

Lv Fangxin closed her eyes, a faint bitter smile curling at her lips.

She knew Chen Yinghan wouldn’t be able to debut.

Chen Yinghan also couldn’t help but lower her head with a resigned smile.

"Thank you, everyone. Thank you to this stage, for letting people come to know me."

"Because of you, I’ve become the version of myself I am today."

"I’m someone who doesn’t speak much, but I want to say so many things to you."

"Yet, I can only keep them in my heart. Thank you all."

Li Zimeng took her steps forward, heading toward the flower path she had earned.

Gao Yingxi, Qiang Yueting, and Wang Na knew too well that their chance of debuting was out of reach.

Wang Na’s face still carried a smile, though she knew she had been edged out harshly.

But she felt no regrets; at least she had gained immense exposure.

Gao Yingxi, on the other hand, hung her head low, perceiving only darkness ahead of her.

She had no idea how she would recover from such a deep regret.

Qiang Yueting felt similarly—it hurt knowing she had once been within reach of debuting but now could only envy her teammate Fu Xiaoyu.

Lu Bingbing closed her eyes, knowing there was no longer any hope for her.

She’d be forced to leave this dazzling stage and return to the small theater once again.

Left with no choice, she’d have to continue waiting for her breakthrough in what felt like a hopeless cycle.

"Thank you, Director Jiang. Next, we will announce the most glorious pyramid top three rankings."

Uncle Bao deferred to Director Jiang, following the sequence as the latter completed his task of announcing the placements.

"Tonight, our top three girls in the team will be announced by our founder, Taotao."

This special opportunity was intentionally granted to Long Zitao by the production crew since he had indeed contributed tremendously and was appreciated by everyone for his generosity and approachable personality.

Long Zitao was deeply sentimental at this moment, his voice filled with emotion:

"For over three months, recording this show, I’ve shed tears because of you and scolded you many times."

"But your tears today have especially touched me."

As he spoke, Long Zitao couldn’t help but cry.

"Just backstage earlier, I was watching all of you, and I simply couldn’t hold back my tears."

"In each of you, I see myself and my original intentions."

"I hope you treasure this honor as something truly precious."

"Ten years from now, when you open your computer and look back on this moment, your radiance will still remain."

Long Zitao’s words deeply moved every girl present; this young man had truly given them his heartfelt sincerity.

Uncle Bao began to regain control of the stage: "Now, let’s invite Taotao to announce our top three rankings."

Long Zitao held up the card:

"I will now announce the third place!"

"The competition for third place this week had already reached an intense boiling point."

"But she managed to hold on to her spot."

The crowd erupted with cheers for Lv Fangxin, her name echoing like a tidal wave of voices.

In front of their screens, even Li Ke and others shouted madly.

They fully embraced the idea of their village girl debuting in third place.

They understood her flaws but knew she deserved it.

Long Zitao’s face lit up with joy as he proclaimed: "It’s Lv Fangxin."

Lv Fangxin heard her name called and felt a calmness wash over her, her expression neutral.

She showed neither joy nor sadness, as though everything about this moment had unfolded naturally.

Chen Yinghan wept tears of joy, moved deeply for her friend.

"Three months ago, I never dared to imagine myself standing on such a stage."

"Compared to the other girls, I feel completely out of place standing here."

Lv Fangxin remained dry-eyed, but inside her, there was an increasing sense of unease and trepidation.

She feared being elevated to such heights; she was afraid of the spotlight.

Just then, a voice among the nearby fans unexpectedly called out:

"Lv Fangxin, you’re right—you don’t deserve this!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"You don’t deserve it! You don’t deserve it!"

These words shattered her defenses. Before her, every other girl—whether fan-favored or not—had received blessings of goodwill, yet she was being publicly humiliated.

Others on stage heard it too; some felt pleased while others glared furiously at the heckling fans.

Fortunately, other fans shouted back: "You’re amazing! You can do it!"

The supportive voices quickly drowned out the two hecklers.

Someone even physically pushed those two backward into the crowd.

The villagers watching from their screens were trembling with anger.

Lv Fangxin had been voted into her spot by them, and standing there was fully justified.

Lv Fangxin forced herself to remain calm, aware that countless fans were still watching her.

And she remembered the teachers and teammates who had helped her along the way.

Before going on stage, Yang Xiaoyue had told them:

A lot of people are waiting to see you fail,

so you have to be strong.

"This journey has been full of stumbling blocks, but I never gave up on myself."

"I’ve had doubts about this stage, but ultimately, I couldn’t bear to leave it."

The girls in the audience were themselves in tears.

While critics and even casual spectators might believe Lv Fangxin didn’t deserve to debut,

the women on stage thought differently.

Lv Fangxin hadn’t cheated, hadn’t relied on favoritism; she had simply been voted in by the fans.

Though her singing and dancing skills fell short, the program’s rules dictated the outcome.

As long as the competition was fair, they had no choice but to accept it.

As artists, they understood the importance of market value.

Many even saw themselves as commodities, worth as much as they could earn.

Lv Fangxin, in the eyes of investors, was clearly a high-value product.

If they were the decision-makers, they’d have made the same choice.

"I doubted it because the pressure it brought me was overwhelming."

"But every time I overcame the pressure, I found myself growing braver and tougher."

"It’s your support that made my connection to this stage deeper than ever."

"So thank you, founders. Thank you, mentors."

Lv Fangxin’s tone shifted to happiness as she spoke.

She remembered the encouragement and comfort she’d received from each mentor previously.

Their kindness had brought her warmth and beauty.

"To me, every mentor is an inspiring figure who has generously uplifted me."

"It’s the luckiest thing to ever happen in my life."

"I’ve felt your love, and now I fear nothing at all."

Lv Fangxin had a luminous look in her eyes—one filled with emotion, gratitude, and determination.

The mentors in the audience stood up to applaud her, echoing her warmth with their gazes.

This young woman was nothing short of miraculous.

As she walked toward her flower path, nearly everyone was cheering for her.

If Ye Yuwei’s speech carried elite-style motivational tones, then Lv Fangxin’s was a heartfelt tale of the common girl.

Lv Fangxin stepped closer to her spot, as Ye Yuwei’s gaze stayed fixed on her. The two hugged in congratulations atop the pyramid.