The group set up their equipment in the pavilion, adjusted the parameters, and Yang Lin put on her Bluetooth headset, testing it to ensure everything was working.

Chu Tian pulled Yang Lin aside and said, "In a bit, you two go over there. See that group of people? The ones doing the square dance. See the plump auntie leading them? Go interview her."

"Huh? Ah? We're going now? But what should I ask?"

Yang Lin looked at Chu Tian with a bewildered expression. What was this all about? Who was that auntie? And why was this happening?

"Don't worry, just head over there. I'll tell you what to do through the headset later. Oh, and take this. It's a USB drive with a song on it. Follow my instructions."

Yang Lin, utterly perplexed, was pushed out by Chu Tian just like that.

Chen Feng seemed like a mere spectator, standing off to the side, completely at ease.

"Hey, don't you have anything to do?" Yang Lin asked, irritated by how relaxed he looked.

"Huh? Me? I don't have anything to do. No one told me what I'm supposed to do, and I don't have a headset. I guess I'm supposed to follow your lead."

Follow *my* lead? Yang Lin had a sinking feeling this wasn't going to be good.

Despite her hesitation, she still obediently made her way over.

Meanwhile, Chu Tian sat in the pavilion, smiling as he watched their progress and gave directions remotely.

"They're almost there. Tell the cameraman to start recording."

"Smile, look happier! You're there to do an interview, not announce a death. Why so serious?"

"Right, just like that. You're almost there. Go find that plump auntie and ask her what I tell you."

"Auntie, hello. May we interview you?"

Listening to the instructions in her headset, Yang Lin methodically did as Chu Tian directed.

She walked up to an auntie at the front who was adjusting the sound system and asked with a smile, "Auntie, enjoying your dance? Could we interview you?"

The plump auntie glanced at her, and seeing she was a young girl, burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Are you filming a video? Or are you reporters? What do you want to interview us about? We know everything that goes on around here, clear as day!"

As she spoke, several other aunties gathered around.

The nearby cameraman faithfully recorded everything.

Seeing so many people, Yang Lin's smile became a little awkward. She instinctively looked for support, meaning Chen Feng.

But Chen Feng had already been squeezed out by the aunties and was currently trying to force his way back in through a gap in the crowd.

Yang Lin's mouth twitched involuntarily, but she still struggled to maintain her expression.

Just then, new instructions came from Chu Tian. After listening, Yang Lin nodded instinctively, then, realizing, quickly began to repeat what he said.

"Um, Auntie, I just saw you dancing. What song were you using? Could you play it again? I'd love to see how you dance to it."

"Of course! Why not? Does the young lady want to learn too? We're just about to start the next section. Watch carefully, and if you get the hang of it, you can join in at the back later."

The auntie, unsuspecting, cheerfully agreed and then called her "sisters" to prepare for the dance.

Yang Lin didn't really want to watch, but at this point, she could only force a smile and stand by the sound system, pretending to watch cheerfully like a fool.

She had thought that would be it. Just come over for an interview, record a bit of their dancing, and that would be enough, right?

But the aunties hadn't been dancing for long before Chu Tian instructed her to turn off the sound system.

"Huh?"

Yang Lin froze. This...

They were right in the middle of enjoying their dance. Turning off the sound system now... wouldn't that be awful?

But Chu Tian's instructions were stern. She could only brace herself, extend a finger, and with a CLICK, turn off the sound system.

"Huh? Hey! Why did the music stop?"

"Is the battery dead?"

"No way, I fully charged it last night. How could it be dead?"

"Young lady, did you turn off the sound system?"

Yang Lin instinctively wanted to deny it. Her hand was already raised, just short of waving frantically to say no.

Then, Chu Tian's devilish voice sounded in her headset again.

"Don't move. Look at those aunties and tell them, 'Aunties, I turned it off. I was listening, and your music isn't very good!'"

After hearing Chu Tian's instructions, Yang Lin was completely stunned.

Seriously? Could she actually say something like that? There were at least twenty or thirty aunties here. If she said that, would she make it out alive?

The aunties had been so nice and cooperative before. And now, not only had she turned off their music, but she was also supposed to mock it for being bad.

This... wasn't this just too despicable?

"Don't hesitate! Do as I say! Quickly!"

But Chu Tian was urging her on, his tone urgent and serious. Yang Lin was on the verge of tears, her heart pounding with panic.

If she actually said that, wouldn't the aunties surround her and beat her to death?

Should she say it or not?

"What are you thinking? Do you still want to debut or not? If you do, then do as I say!"

Huh? What kind of debut was this? Was debuting this hard? And life-threatening too?

Yang Lin wanted to refuse, but she couldn't bear to give up the chance. Seeing Chen Feng, who had appeared beside her at some point, she finally let out a small sigh of relief and slowly mustered a little courage.

"Young lady, you didn't accidentally hit the switch, did you? Why did the music stop?"

Just then, a group of aunties walked over, intending to examine the sound system.

Yang Lin, her face stiff, looked at the approaching aunties and said with uncharacteristic seriousness, "Yes! Uh... Auntie, I was the one who turned off the sound system!"

"Hey, young lady, why did you turn it off? We were still dancing. If you don't like it, you can just leave."

Seeing the expressions of several aunties turn from sunny to overcast, Yang Lin trembled inwardly, but she gritted her teeth and repeated the words Chu Tian had taught her.

"It's nothing. I just think your music isn't very good."

The moment she said this, it was like she had poked a hornet's nest.

"Huh? Young lady, what did you just say?"

"I get it now! You're one of those internet troublemakers, aren't you? Sent here to say we're disturbing people just to get some attention, right?"

"They call that 'chasing clout' and say we're disturbing the public!"

"Yes, yes, yes! That 'clout' thing, and 'disturbing the public'! We've come all the way to the park, and it's a kilometer from any residential buildings. How are we disturbing anyone?"

"Let me tell you, young lady! Why learn such nonsense instead of something good? Trying to use us to get famous, are you? In your dreams, kiddo!"

Seeing a group of aunties closing in, looking like they were about to get physical, Yang Lin broke out in a cold sweat.

Meanwhile, Chen Feng, who was standing nearby, hadn't realized what was happening at first. When he heard Yang Lin's words, he was dumbfounded.

He stared at Yang Lin with wide eyes, as if looking at an alien.

Seriously, lady? Are you that gutsy? Are you trying to pick a fight? Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?

Yang Lin had no idea what Chen Feng was thinking. She desperately tried to signal him with her eyes.

Bro, snap out of it! Didn't you see the aunties' hands? They're going to hit me! Aren't you going to stop them?

Chen Feng was also speechless.

Lady, what are you waiting for? Run! Are you waiting for me to stop them? Look at my scrawny frame! I don't even weigh half as much as one of these aunties. How could I possibly stop them?

Watching this scene from a distance, Chu Tian was bursting with laughter. However, he also knew the timing was about right. If he waited any longer, those two would probably get beaten up, so he quickly began to direct the next step.

"Yang Lin, don't just stand there! Tell the aunties you have a great song, much more exciting than theirs. Ask them to give it a listen and try it out."

At this moment, Chu Tian's voice sounded like a heavenly melody, like that of a savior. Hearing it, Yang Lin felt like she had finally grasped a lifeline and cried out.

"Ah! Everyone, please listen to me!"

Startled by her sudden outburst, the aunties all turned to look at her.

"Hehe, um, actually, I happen to have a song with me. It's definitely much more exciting than yours. How about you give it a listen?"

"Hah! I was wondering what you were up to. You're here to sell something, aren't you?"

"No, no, no! I'm not here to sell anything. I was just passing by, and I happen to have a song that I think would go really well with your dance."

In her desperation, Yang Lin's mind suddenly cleared, and the fabricated excuses came pouring out.

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