Starry Sky Kindergarten's online viewership initially soared at 300,000.
Gradually it fell to around 50,000 - 60,000, with viewers dipping in and out of various live streaming rooms.
Some preferred to remain in a single room while others merely stayed for a while, eager to watch the highlights later.
But those who stayed on the scene were always left in disbelief.
What kind of exceptional kindergarten is Starry Sky? It seems every contestant here has a remarkably impressive background.
Just now, there came a participant who was the world champion in the children's Latin dance competition.
The little angel with her hair shining, danced with an explosive power and a fascinating texture.
She looked like a baby, but danced like a charging leopard, creating an incredibly strong impact.
Unlike most children who would introduce themselves first and then perform, this girl's strategy was to stun everyone with her dance and keep her title until the very end to avoid any bias.
Even those who knew nothing about dancing were shocked by the girl’s explosive energy.
Only when she revealed her achievement as a world champion at the end of her introduction, everyone gasped.
The live barrage comments were full of exclamations: "How can anyone else win when the world champion is here?" As expected, all the judges gave her a pass.
Both the classical dance and street dance teachers exchanged glances, their eyes glimmering.
Even Shen Wei contemplated hiring another Latin dance teacher.
It's surprising how such a young girl could dance with such gusto, making her stand out from the crowd.
Then came along a blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreign child.
He amazingly performed the Chinese art of crosstalk, clear in pronunciation, and bright in expression.
After his performance, Shen Wei curiously asked him, "Are you of Chinese descent?"
"No, I'm pure foreigner. I learned Chinese after moving here with my parents when I was three."
His performance was outstanding. Combined with his foreign appearance, it created a significant impact.
With flawless spoken English too, he received unanimous approval.
There were many applicants with the judges only breaking for 10 minutes. Lunch was Starry Sky's special boxed lunch.
During the lunch break, Qi Zhong received a phone call.
It turned out to be a call to join the 3rd round from the vice president of the Art Association.
When Qi Zhong arrived, the Vice President excitedly said, "Do you know who's here? The grandson of Master Shi."
He had come to specifically observe the gifted children in art.
A minute of drawing, the requirements for sketching are incredibly high.
However, this child managed to sketch a realistic image within a minute.
When the Vice President inquired, and found out the child's last name was Shi, he almost gasped.
This child was the grandson of Master Shi, a giant in the realm of painting.
It was said that his grandson had inherited his talents.
Previously, it was only hearsay but seeing is believing and he was genuinely excited.
He immediately called Qi Zhong when the interview was over.
Qi Zhong was also shocked, he lost his appetite for lunch and immediately rushed over.
But by the time he arrived, the next group of children were already performing.
However, the Vice President of the Art Association showed the previous artwork to Qi Zhong.
Creating such a perfect drawing in one minute. Indeed, like father, like son.
Qi Zhong praised it endlessly.
This time, the Vice President determinedly said, "Mu Zhixing and Yu Fei are already here, this one must be mine."
He came to Starry Sky Kindergarten in hopes of finding some children with the talent for drawing.
Unexpectedly. The grandchild of one of the most respected figures in the art world actually came here, and he's certainly not going to pass up this opportunity.
Qi Zhong saw his grin spreading up to his ears, saying, "Let's see who the child chooses."
"The child will of course choose me." He didn't even think about his reply. Afterwards he said, "You can't possibly take care of so many children, right?"
He came here full of expectation about the education of the children.
Having the grandchild of a respected art figure come here made him feel that the trip to Starry Sky Kindergarten was totally worth it.
If he hadn't come here, he wouldn't have had this encounter.
The vice president of the art association let out a longing breath, and confidently returned to the judge's bench.
Although the viewers in the live streaming room did not know what they were talking about, they could vaguely guess from the praises of the vice president earlier that this must be another small genius.
The users online were unbearably curious and wanted to know the identities of these people.
This episode is too wonderful.
Another contestant who left a deep impression on everyone was a little girl who performs acrobatics.
She performed a uni-cycle while balancing dishes
Her act made all the viewers worry. She's just a seven-year-old girl, but she stacked dishes so high.
"I'm really worried she'll fall." Everyone was on tenterhooks.
Even the netizens started to criticize, "Are there really adults willing to let their children learn these dangerous skills?"
"I remember a star now who used to study acrobatics. It's the hardest and most painful of all the arts. It's also very dangerous."
"Most families only have one child now, how could they bear to see their child suffer so much."
When they saw the little girl performing, some sensitive viewers started to cry.
After her one-minute performance, the little girl came down steadily.
All the dishes were also brought down.
Shen Wei asked, "How long have you been learning, sweetie?"
"Two years."
She is 7 years old this year. She started learning since she was 5.
Seeing how steady this little girl was, they could only imagine how much she had suffered.
Then her family came up, appearing to be honest and simple farmers.
They were quiet and reserved, not sure what to say, after a moment, they asked, "Can school fees be waived if the child comes here to study?"
This child's family was not well-to-do and her parents were all sick and unable to take care of her.
She had no option but to live with her uncle in the city.
Luckily, her uncle was part of an acrobatic troupe, and he discovered that she was very gifted.
So, she studied for two years for free.
However, the current domestic acrobatic environment was not good.
Their troupe was also facing dissolution.
They were unsure how to settle themselves as adults, let alone the children.
Adding to that, she was still very young. They heard then about the Starry Sky Kindergarten was recruiting students for a monthly fee of 1600.
For ordinary people, that was like charity.
However, for this simple farmer, it was still quite a struggle.
Shen Wei said, "If the family is in a difficult situation, we will make appropriate adjustments. We won't let the admitted children lack schooling."
Shen Wei herself is not lacking in money, and she has a soft spot for children.
Netizens praised Shen Wei relentlessly.
Even many netizens began to introspect, "I really shouldn’t be so affluent. After spending so long online, I feel like a million is nothing. But in reality, many people can't even afford a few thousand."
"A single penny can stump a hero."
"Looking at the flustered expression of the child's father asking for a reduction in tuition fee, I inexplicably wanted to cry."
"Fortunately, they came to Starry Sky Kindergarten, and fortunately, Sister Shen Wei really isn't short on money."
"Can we open a donation channel? I want to sponsor this little girl."
“No need, after all, Shen Wei is famously rich.”
"Regardless of anything else, thumbs up for Shen Wei."
