Her initial harsh demeanor was merely a preventive measure to keep Xiao Xu from becoming overconfident. Shen Lan quickly pointed out her weakness, and seeing as she was open to criticism, Shen Lan felt reassured.
When Shen Lan turned her head, Cheng Yanqing had already left, which she hadn't noticed.
Looking up, she noticed Cheng Yanqing standing not too far away, watching her. He was too far away for her to discern his emotions from his eyes.
But Shen Lan knew that if she kept looking, her emotions would become unstable. So she quickly averted her gaze.
Once all the contestants were introduced, the host announced the list of the top ten. Since the top ten would receive prize money, they were all specially invited to come onto the stage.
Without a doubt, the first place naturally went to Shen Lan. The contestants behind her could only reach a maximum of 95 points, still a bit behind her.