Taking Hold of Time

I still remember the feeling of standing onstage, my blood pounding through my veins. Leaving was supposed to be for a better future, but I only left because I was too cowardly to face things. If I could choose what my heart wanted, would I have gone further? In her first year of high school, Shen Xiaolin performed underground for two years under the name Lin. Because of her mother's wishes, she had to give up her dream and choose the path her mother thought was right. But for her, studying was only a way to meet her mother's expectations. A lyric notebook rekindled her desire to become a rapper. Most of the rappers she'd performed with back then had gone on to become mainstream artists. A thoughtless gesture by her best friend led her to decide to audition for Show Me the Money. One of the producers was a friend she'd performed underground with back then, but her changed style and appearance kept her old friend from recognizing her. Out of mischief, Shen Xiaolin didn't reveal who she was. After four years away, Shen Xiaolin had nothing but confidence, and no idea how far she could go.