Because it was only a momentary pause, and there was nothing wrong with Nan Xiao's dance movements after that, most people didn't notice it.
The teammates were all behind Nan Xiao, so they hesitated because they thought they were hindered by the robes, and didn't see Nan Xiao's expression.
Instructor Yao Chen, who has been paying attention to the details of each trainee's movements, caught it, but he did not stop the rehearsal, and only frowned slightly after the overall performance.
He was all too familiar with this feeling, because Yao Chen also had a waist injury as a dancer, and when he saw Nan Xiao's movements, he knew that the other party must have been injured.
Qin Lu, who was standing with Nan Xiao, noticed that the other party's expression was not right, raised his hand to hold the microphone and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
Nan Xiao shook his head: "It's okay."
He practiced dancing too intensely, and he has been repeating it all these years, and he has never been able to get it right. Tomorrow is the official performance. Nan Xiao doesn't want to tell his teammates about this. If he thinks about it, it may affect their own performance.
After practicing for a week, it is impossible for Nan Xiao not to choose at this time, and he has to finish it.
After listening to him, Qin Lu didn't say whether he believed it or not. He was still waiting for the teacher's comment. He said "um" and said nothing for the time being.
Instructor Yao Chen could understand what Nan Xiao was thinking at a glance. He thought about himself and probably didn't want to give up at this time. So he didn't say anything, just made a brief comment on the stage.
Not long after the trainees stepped down, a staff member called Nan Xiao away.
It was Yao Chen's mentor and the doctor who told the group about this, and asked Nan Xiao to go and see for himself. This not only takes care of his thoughts that he does not want his teammates to know, but also does not delay the relaxation of old injuries.
When Nan Xiao was called out, none of the teammates thought there was any problem, only Qin Lu was thoughtful.
So when Nan Xiao came out of the lounge, he saw Qin Lu leaning against the wall waiting for him.
For a moment, there was a sense of nervousness about being caught. Nan Xiao knew that Qin Lu had always been careful, and he might have guessed it long ago.
Because Qin Lu looked at him and said, "Have you finished the inspection?"
Nan Xiao: "…"
Nan Xiao knew that he couldn't hide it from him, so he nodded and admitted: "Yes."
In fact, Qin Lu could probably guess what the doctor said. Most of them said that under normal circumstances, he should stop strenuous exercise and rest more. It is best to do local physical therapy on a regular basis, and regular hot compresses.
Qin Lu knew Nan Xiao, and he wanted to say don't force it. If he couldn't turn over with one hand, he would cancel the action, but Nan Xiao definitely wanted to insist on presenting it completely.
So he didn't say anything in the end, just said: "Go to bed early at night, don't practice in the hotel room except for the official stage, you can make some repairs after the performance."
Nan Xiao's paralyzed face has basically recovered. He is obviously a lot older than Qin Lu, but he listened honestly like a kidnapped elementary school student, then grinned and smiled: "I promise you, but the performance is over. I may be eliminated in the future... I should be able to rest for a while."
He really thought so. Although he was eleventh in the overall ranking last time, but the ranking is dropping every time, Nan Xiao feels that he may not have the opportunity to participate in the night of the group. Even if he is promoted to the fifteenth place, what chance does he have in the end to enter the top nine and get the debut
Nan Xiao was a little lost, he didn't want to think about it, but he couldn't help but keep thinking about it. So he has been training hard, just so that even if he is eliminated, he can tell himself with a clear conscience that you have done your best.
When he made his debut, he also imagined that he would become popular overnight. He has never slackened in training in all aspects, and he can be regarded as talented.
He doesn't think he's mediocre.
But year after year, the blow of reality made him lose his initial fearlessness. Even if you know that without enthusiasm, you will not go any further, but every failure is more than a number of times, and it takes more than courage to climb down after falling down.
In fact, Nan Xiao would also feel sad.
Every time I am left behind by the people around me, I feel sad.
He looked at Qin Lu and sometimes thought, in fact, he used to be like Qin Lu. When he debuted for the first time, Nan Xiao was about the same age as Qin Lu now, but now he is standing at the same starting point again, and he will even face another setback.
Everyone's life trajectory is predetermined, and Nan Xiao didn't believe it before.
But he is really at a loss now.
Does effort really work? Why all the efforts are not a knife pointing forward for him, but a double-edged sword that has not yet been edged.
Qin Lu has been quietly watching Nan Xiao's expression change. In fact, his current problems are more serious psychologically. But Qin Lu didn't intend to comfort Nan Xiao directly. He paused before confirming: "Is the waist injury affecting normal daily activities now? Will it get worse?"
Because Nan Xiao looked normal when he stepped down, it should not be serious, but it would be affected when dancing.
Nan Xiao nodded: "Fortunately, if you pay attention, you won't."
Qin Lu said, "Have you brought your bank card?"
Nan Xiao was still immersed in his own self-denial. Hearing Qin Lu's question, he was stunned. He subconsciously began to think about it, and shook his head, "No... what's wrong?"
Qin Lu said lightly what made Nan Xiao's eyes widen: "It's okay, I'll take it. Let's sneak out of the hotel at night."
Nan Xiao's pupils trembled: "Huh?"
Since there are only four performances, the two rounds of rehearsal are not too long, and it should be over at four or five o'clock in the afternoon. But... He stuttered a little for some reason: "Uh, did the show team let us go out?"
Qin Lu said calmly, "I didn't say I couldn't go out."
Nan Xiao: "…"
Qin Lu said briskly, "I've practiced on the stage hundreds of times. Let's do something interesting and relax."
The problem with Nan Xiao now is that he is too tense.
It was better for him to relax than anything, he was too tight. What is needed is not concentration and practice, but relaxation and feeling the ease and happiness that should be at this age.
Before Nan Xiao could react, Qin Lu had already agreed with him, and began to ask him casually if there was any place he wanted to go
Nan Xiao: "…"
Actually, he does.