Peninsula: Who taught him to make that connection?!

Chapter 16 They can see me!

Park Jung-woo's face looked very grim.

He and Jiang Tang were in the same trial training group, and he had heard the teachers mention Jiang Tang quite often in the past two weeks.

Good-looking, photogenic, and quick learner.

Hearing these words once is fine, but hearing them too often will inevitably make you feel uncomfortable.

Especially after Group A finished their jump, he seemed quite panicked, and Jiang Tang's words at that moment were like a slap in the face, bringing out the embarrassment he felt.

"You make it sound so easy."

Park Jung-woo looked at Kang Tang with a cold smile.

Do you think we can compare to Group A?

No one in the trial training group spoke.

Group A's performance of "The Way U Are" just now completely dampened their spirits.

Jiang Tang looked at Park Jung-woo with a calm expression.

"It can't compare."

This answer surprised Park Jung-woo.

Even the other trainees nearby were surprised that Jiang Tang would say that.

Jiang Tang glanced at the trainees in Group A.

"Their training lasts as long as ours. The resources the company provides them far surpass those of the trial group."

He spoke very frankly.

This composure actually calmed the trial group down.

Jiang Tang withdrew his gaze and continued, "If the company just wanted to prove that Group A was better than the trial group, there was no need to call Director Li, PD Yu, and so many teachers here."

On the judges' panel, Yu Yongzhen smiled slightly.

Park Jung-woo frowned: "Then what did you just say, 'Aren't you scared?'"

Jiang Tang looked at him.

"Because today isn't the day for us to beat Group A."

The practice room quieted down a bit.

Jiang Tang took half a step forward, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the trial training group members.

"What the teacher wants to see is whether we can remember what we've learned in the past month when we stand behind them."

"The standards for the trial group are not perfect."

As he said this, his eyes sharpened.

"It's about value."

As he uttered those two words, Han Zhengxun glanced at him.

Jiang Tang continued:

"Learning ability, resilience, stage presence, and whether they can be developed—these are the things we need to look at today."

"Group A jumped well just now, that's their skill. If you're scared now, Group A won't jump badly because of it. If you keep your heads down now, the teacher will only think that he misjudged you."

Park Jung-woo's expression changed.

"The company asked us to be evaluated together with Group A. Maybe it's to test our psychological qualities, or maybe it's to see if any of us can move up."

Jiang Tang has said enough.

The people in the trial training group slowly raised their heads.

The fear of being overwhelmed by Group A has not completely disappeared.

But at least they remembered that they hadn't even taken their turn yet.

Kim Heechul stood on Group A's side, arms crossed, watching Jiang Tang.

Eunhyuk leaned closer to Kim Heechul and whispered, "Heechul hyung, Kang Tang is quite the smooth talker."

Kim Heechul raised the corner of his mouth slightly.

"That sounds quite plausible."

Kim Tae-yeon stood outside the door, her eyes fixed on Kang Tang.

He has always been this kind of person.

It doesn't downplay difficulties, but it helps you keep moving forward even when you're afraid.

Han Zhengxun closed the folder.

"Trial team, prepare."

The trial training group proceeded to the evaluation area.

They are going to perform TVXQ's "Hug".

This song is much simpler than "The Way U Are," making it very suitable for the trial group.

But precisely because of their refreshing style, it's hard to hide the nervousness of the trainees.

Jiang Tang stood in the middle, slightly in front.

This position isn't the most eye-catching center, but it allows you to see the dance routes of the trainees on both sides very clearly.

Park Jung-woo glanced at him, but this time he didn't question Jiang Tang.

The music is ringing.

At the start, the trial group was not in good form.

After watching Group A's performance, their overall momentum was noticeably weaker.

But Jiang Tang stood in the middle, as if he had stabilized the entire team's center of gravity.

The melody of "Hug" carries a clean, youthful spirit. Jiang Tang is like a pillar of strength, refreshing where he should be and holding his head high when he should be. He appears exceptionally stable within the group.

This stability began to slowly influence the people around me.

The trainee on the left, glancing at Jiang Tang's state out of the corner of his eye, gradually relaxed the tension on his face.

The people on the right gradually caught up with the overall rhythm.

By the chorus, the trial group finally started to look promising.

Everyone's dance steps moved forward to the same drumbeat, the formation unfolded from the middle, and then quickly closed again on the next beat, like a youthful breeze blowing through the practice room.

Raising a hand, shifting positions, turning to the side, looking back—every movement unfolds in accordance with the bright melody of "Hug," refreshing and clean.

The light shone on their young faces, sweat trickled down their foreheads, but their eyes grew brighter and brighter.

The temporary passes on their chests swayed with their dance steps, as if their desperate desire to stay was also swaying into the music.

Moving to the back, there was a touch of awkwardness and sincerity that Group A lacked.

Outside the door, Choi Soo-young said softly, "She looks much better now."

Lin Yoona looked at Jiang Tang's location, her eyes slightly brightening.

"Taeyeon unnie's friends are really good at this."

"Hey, it's Im Yoona!"

Kim Tae-yeon breathed a sigh of relief.

In the small practice room, she had been led around by Jiang Tang countless times.

So she knew better than anyone that it wasn't a coincidence.

The music ended.

Led by Jiang Tang, the trial training group bowed in unison.

"Please give your evaluation, teacher."

The large practice room was silent for a few seconds.

The dance teacher glanced down at the evaluation form, her brows furrowing slightly, but her tone remained serious.

"There were many problems with the formation changes, and the routes for several position changes were not clean enough. There were two connection points in the second half that were noticeably slow."

The trial group's eyes, which had just begun to light up with anticipation, tightened instantly.

Some people subconsciously pursed their lips, while others lowered their gaze, as if afraid of hearing even harsher words next.

But after a moment's pause, the dance teacher looked up at them.

"but--"

When this turning point came, the trial training group almost simultaneously held their breath.

The dance teacher's gaze swept over them one by one, her tone softening slightly.

"The second half was better than the beginning."

"At least you haven't forgotten everything you've learned."

Upon hearing this, the trial training group finally relaxed a little.

For them, this is already a very rare compliment.

Han Zhengxun glanced at Jiang Tang, then at the trainees in the back row of the trial group who had been brought up, his expression momentarily complicated.

Lee Soo-man's gaze passed over the others and landed on Kang Tang.

"Jiang Tang".

Jiang Tang raised his head slightly.

"Inside."

"Did you choose your own position just now?"

"Yes."

Lee Soo-man looked at him for a few seconds.

The practice room also quieted down.

Kim Heechul's smile faded slightly, as if he finally realized that this boy who always made Kim Taeyeon blush might be more than just funny.

Outside the door, Kim Tae-yeon unconsciously became nervous.

Both Yoona and Jessica Jung were wondering how Kang Tang would respond.

Lee Soo-man asked calmly, "Why are you standing there?"

Jiang Tang glanced at the trial training group behind him, then looked at the judges' panel.

"Because they can see me."

This sentence is very simple.

This caused the judges to fall silent for a moment.

Yu Yongzhen heard this and smiled with satisfaction.

Sometimes, showing your talent appropriately is far more useful than being humble.

Lee Soo-man looked at Kang Tang and narrowed his eyes slightly.

For the first time, he saw something in this boy beyond his sense of the camera.