Chapter 62: uncover
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The two mentors disagree on the rating of the trainees, which is quite a big point. The two cameras were aimed at Xingchen Qi and Qin Wei's faces as the smell of gunpowder increased on the mentor stage.
Seated from left to right at the mentor table are Xingchen Qi, Jiayi Chen, Ye Bai, Yuyang Zheng and Qin Wei. Xingchen Qi struggled to maintain her expressions in front of two people and the camera.
Faced with such a situation, he knew the best way to handle it was to comply with Qin Wei's opinion.
First of all, Qin Wei, as a dance instructor with more than 10 years of dance experience, is very persuasive in casting doubt on Qing Han's dancing ability.
Secondly, if he speaks out, when the show airs, it will certainly be questioned by the audience.
What is Noah Entertainment? It's Starlight Observer's own company. When Starlight Observer says a word for Noah's people, there's a chance that it's tainted with personal information.
Even though so many people were staring at him in the scene.
-- but Xingchen Qi did not want to comply with Qin Wei.
The rating just now he has a clear conscience, all from the point of view of the spectator watching the whole performance. He has even recorded the strengths and weaknesses of every trainee, and Qing Han is definitely worthy of an A or A- grade.
"I think ......" Xingchen Qi was very polite, "Is it not comprehensive to judge a contestant's dance level based on the lift alone?"
"They are a team, and the team will analyze each person's ability, and then assign roles. Since the one assigned to No. 3 is a relatively easy Part, it is enough to show that he has little advantage in dancing. And Time is looking for an all-around idol." Qin Wei is very articulate.
After the mentors turned off their hand mikes, the practitioners on stage could not hear what they were saying, but they could see that the atmosphere between the two was not very harmonious, and Qing Han was sweating.
At this point, Ye Bai interrupted: "Since there are objections, let No. 3 dance again, and choose a difficult move, okay?"
"Yes, yes, let's dance again as an extra round." Yuyang Zheng helped round up the crowd.
Xingchen Qi and Qin Wei nodded in agreement, but Xingchen Qi was not at all afraid.
He knows Qing Han's dancing strength very well, not to mention that they had a month of devil training together before coming here, and improved a lot.
As expected, Qing Han was more competitive and danced to music randomly played by the music teacher.
The actor was a little nervous to be pulled out to perform alone, but he was able to stand in the front among the trainees who had already appeared.
Noah ended up with two A's, one B, one C and one D.
The strength of the next trainees varied, and there were a few times when everyone had different opinions. For example, if a vocalist is particularly strong, but the dance strength is average, or the dance is particularly strong, but the other aspects have shortcomings, as a starlight observer, Xingchen Qi carefully gave an A, and the rest are all B grade treatment.
When the theme song has been studied, a second ranking will be conducted, at which time the ranking classes can be adjusted again based on the performance of the contestants in the theme song.
Gradually, it was getting darker and darker, and the mentors, whose spirits were always on edge, were getting more and more exhausted.
There were two times when Xingchen Qi could not sit with a sore back and secretly twisted to the right and left, and then glanced at Ye Bai who was still sitting straight and went back to the right.
The penultimate group, the two remaining "high hand" practitioners came on one after another.
The one in the penultimate group was as strong as the individual practitioner in the first A and got the A grade by himself.
But the penultimate group, Xingchen Qi, was a bit hesitant.
His name is Kevin and he is a trainee under C Entertainment's China division.
C Entertainment is based in Korea, and Kevin is a mixed Chinese and American who was selected by C Entertainment headquarters from the US. Due to his handsome looks and good strength, he has many fans before his debut and is widely sought after.
In short, Kevin grew up in America, practiced in Korea and was sent to China to compete. I guess C Entertainment saw the vacancy in China's mainland idol market and wanted to take advantage of his mixed-race status and popular base to get a piece of the action.
The other two are from China and their performance was not very impressive.
Only Kevin's dazzling Breaking, and the original American underground Rap held up the show.
Anyone with long eyes can see that he is the red flower being set off.
And what makes Xingchen Qi torn is ......
"Kevin," Xingchen Qi turned on the microphone, "can you sing another song, or show a Chinese Rap."
His teammates leaned in to whisper in Kevin's ear, and soon Kevin stumbled, "Sorry, I only know a little bit of simple Chinese."
"No Chinese song practice?" Xingchen Qi asks a follow-up question.
Even if you don't know Chinese, you can sing one or two songs with the phonetic translation.
Kevin blushed and said in English that he really didn't know any Chinese songs, and then sang an English song.
The tone and range are average, the pitch is OK, which shows that the company's positioning of him is rapper plus main dance.
Ye Bai turned off the mike and asked, "Which level do people think."
Jiayi Chen : "Great image, great presentation, I'd give him an A."
Yuyang Zheng : "Rap blast, the sense of rhythm is great, I can hear it even if I don't play rap, I also want to give A."
Qin Wei : "A, his dance can be ranked in the top five of all the practitioners."
"But the fact that he doesn't know Chinese is the big problem,"
Xingchen Qi thought about it, "Time" is looking for a trainee who will lead our idol era. If he doesn't know Chinese all the time, it's unlikely that all the song selections in the following session will be English Rap, what will happen then?"
And there's one more thing Xingchen Qi didn't say.
I knew I was coming to compete, but I didn't prepare a single Chinese song, and I couldn't even understand simple Chinese.
It is obvious that he has a casual attitude and does not take the show seriously.
"So," Xingchen Qi continued, "I'm inclined to give him a B first and wait to see how the theme song performs and adjust the grade flexibly."
Jiayi Chen and Yuyang Zheng were in a difficult mood, and Qin Wei, seeing that they were silent, retorted, "The theme song is in Chinese, and Kevin has to learn it. Since the result is the same, why wait for the next time to tune A?"
"So my condition is not harsh, as long as he can seriously finish learning the Chinese theme song, he can return to Class A." Xingchen Qi is not letting up.
The two men went toe-to-toe for the second time today, and the general director was so happy that he almost exploded.
Such good material, such a good point of view, where to find!
The studio was at a standstill for a while, except for the "buzzing" sound of the machine working, nothing could be heard.
Half a minute later, Ye Bai was the first to break the silence.
"Everyone has a point, but I want to observe Kevin's attitude again," Ye Bai said lightly, "I agree with Starlight Observer's opinion."
Jiayi Chen and Yuyang Zheng made an "OK" gesture in unison.
Qin Wei lowered his head, his face clouded with gloom.
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Ye Bai announced Kevin's grade of B.
At the moment he heard the result, Kevin was so incredulous that he forgot to bow and turned his head to go backstage!
The teammate he left behind bowed in thanks and hurried to catch up with him.
The last group of trainees did not have any problems and the mentor's part was successfully completed today. The choreographer gave the mentors a small meeting as usual, after which Ye Bai and others left.
The trainee could not go away and changed into the uniform that belonged to the color of that rank and had the first narration interview.
The content of the interview is just to confess whether they are satisfied with their own performance, whether they are satisfied with the rating of their mentors, which opponents they are more concerned about, how far they feel they can go, etc.
When interviewed about the first A, he laughed and said, "I was most surprised by Kevin's rating. A long time ago, I saw a video of him Rap on Facebook and it was really, really strong. I thought I was dead when I found out he was coming too before I entered the competition."
Assistant director: "So what do you think is the difference between him and A grade?"
First A waved his hand: "Guess not, he has no flaws."
When it was Qing Han's turn, Qing Han showed his little tiger teeth: "I think everyone is very strong, including my brothers and sisters from the same company, I just hope I can stay for a few more rounds and that's enough, nothing else is forced."
Assistant director: "I'm curious about the role distribution of your team, why are you below every lifting operation?"
Qing Han makes a Popeye face: "Because I'm strong and can lift!"
The assistant director was brought to laugh, Qing Han finished laughing and explained, "Actually, it's Xiao Wu. He recently had a throat infection and couldn't sing on the high notes, so we decided to give him the most colorful part of the dance, not to let anyone fall out."
When it came to Kevin, he seemed to be in a much calmer mood and said to the camera, "I was too impulsive today and forgot to say thank you to my mentor, Sorry."
"Yes, I believe the mentor received your apology."
The program switched to an English-speaking editor to communicate with him, "Are you comfortable with ratings now?"
"No. I think it's important to be REAL, and I don't want to be forced to say I accept it," Kevin shrugged, "My strengths fans know, and the next stage, I'm sure you can too."
Edit: "So, do you guess what about yourself made your mentor unhappy?"
Kevin: "Cultural differences, I guess. I just checked Mr. Qi's profile, and he didn't go to college, so he may not accept the most up-to-date underground culture in America."
At that time, after his performance, only Xingchen Qi picked her up and he communicated, so I can guess that Xingchen Qi gave him a demotion.
This is a very blatant statement, sarcastic about Xingchen Qi's low level of education and inability to understand English.
The editor froze after hearing this.
So bold, so real.
But the more such players, the easier it is to get attention in a bunch of people who are adhering to the concept of "Hello, I'm good, everyone is good".
And after the interview aired, Xingchen Qi then commented that Kevin must be thoughtful. Otherwise, the slightest mistake will be sprayed as taking advantage of the opportunity to retaliate.
The response was pretty great.
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The second recording will be in the practice room, not suitable to do too formal look. Stylist Jiang Jiang put Xingchen Qi head roll fluffy, changed into a black sportswear, long legs against the sky, body proportion advantage.
The other instructors were similarly attired, and when all the practitioners had arrived, the group entered the large classroom.
Facing the practice students already standing, Ye Bai took out the cue card: "Your next task is - to learn the theme song in separate classes. The time limit is three days, and we will accept your results one by one after three days."
"What, three days? Learn the whole song, the whole dance?"
"It's too short, isn't it?!"
There was a commotion among the trainees.
Knowing that the scene would be like this, Ye Bai put down the cue card and gave them a cold sweep: "Three days short?"
"...... Short." Four or five practice students replied in a whisper.
"Okay, Star, help me with my clothes."
Ye Bai took off his tracksuit jacket, threw it to Xingchen Qi and used his phone to find the accompaniment to the theme song and turned it up to play.
He then followed the accompaniment and performed the theme song in its entirety!
Lyrics, pitch, rhythm, dance steps, alignment ...... Flawless.
The classroom erupted in applause!
Ye Bai was slightly out of breath, adjusted his breathing and said, "This is the result of my three hours of practice when I came home from recording last night. You guys have extended it to three days and 72 hours, can't you finish it?"
All the practitioners could only shout stiffly, "It can be done!"
After listening to the process, the trainees returned to their practice rooms to practice according to their levels.
There are five groups A-F and five practice rooms. The program team asked each mentor to be in charge of one practice room.
Dance and vocal music have special teachers to teach, but do not need them to get started, just do it.
Ye Bai thought for a moment: "Ms. Chen to class A, Ms. Zheng to class B, the remaining three classes we three share."
Classes A and B have a high average level of students and are more relaxed, suitable for Jiayi Chen, who knows nothing, and Yuyang Zheng, who only sings.
The two of them left happily, and Ye Bai's eyes turned to Xingchen Qi.
Xingchen Qi immediately read his meaning as if the brain waves had collided.
Ye Bai is ready to let himself go to Class C!
Just now Ye Bai designated him to take the jacket, almost announcing to the players and the audience that the two of them have a good relationship. Now if Ye Bai assigns Class C to him, he will inevitably be criticized for being eccentric.
Xingchen Qi hurriedly said, "I want to go to class F!"
"......" Ye Bai frowned imperceptibly, "Are you sure?"
"OK, I'm off!"
Without giving Ye Bai a chance to backtrack, Xingchen Qi "whooshed" and ran away.
Ye Bai had to give up class C to Qin Wei and went to class D.
The dance teacher was leading the students to do the warm-up moves when they pushed open the door of the practice room of Class F. Class F was the most crowded and a wave of heat came over them.
Xingchen Qi sent a message to Ran An: [Go to ice store and pack 60 smoothies].
Ran An : [Yes!
After the warm-up, we moved on to the formal learning. Perhaps Xingchen Qi was young and gentle, so the students were not afraid of him and stood apart, talking and laughing.
The students in the front row were fine, but the students in the back row could not hear the teacher's voice. Xingchen Qi couldn't stand it and clapped her hands vigorously: "Be quiet and pay attention to the lesson!"
"...... Oh." A few sparse people replied, and the classroom slowed to silence.
Xingchen Qi could sense that there was a bit of dissatisfaction hidden in that "oh".
The cameraman points the camera at Xingchen Qi.
Two hours later, Ran An and the ice store boy came in with the smoothies. One part was distributed to the teachers and students of class F, one part to all the staff of the program, and three parts to Qin Wei, Jiayi Chen and Yuyang Zheng.
Xingchen Qi grabbed a copy and got up, ready to deliver it to Ye Bai personally.
Ye Bai came by herself without waiting to go out.
"What a coincidence that you're here, just as I have something for you." Xingchen Qi handed out the smoothie box.
Ye Bai paused and couldn't help but laugh when he took it: "I happen to have something for you too."
In the next second, Xingchen Qi had a bottle of milk in her hand.
Yesterday a bottle, today a bottle, Xingchen Qi do not understand why Ye Bai so love to milk him, tilted his head: "You think I love milk?"
"Well," Ye Bai said in a matter-of-fact tone, "that time you drank 250ml in one gulp, I was afraid you'd choke."
Xingchen Qi : "...... Okay."
Ye Bai had her own class to take care of, so after delivering the milk, she went home, finished her smoothie in class F, and studied for almost 40 minutes.
Because the whole process requires closed training, the "Times" crew will provide lunch for the mentees. The mentors can eat over here if they want to, or go out and eat if they don't, and just return to their places before the afternoon recording.
Five mentors met a discussion, all want to understand how well the trainees eat, ask for a good location to go to the restaurant.
The first foot stepped into the restaurant, the second foot was surrounded by the trainees. After a few words of miscellaneous chatter, the director, fearing that the delicate mentor was hungry, instructed the trainees to roll back and eat.
Jiayi Chen dragged everyone to the vegetable rack after the participants had left.
The cafeteria chef gave each of them a plate, so they could clip their favorite dishes in appropriate amounts. The dishes are rich in variety and nutrition is reasonable.
After the five people finished pinning their dishes, the last shelf was set up with desserts.
【Today's supply: red bean double skin milk, ginger milk】
Xingchen Qi scalp tingling ...... How is the milk again!
Jiayi Chen chose the double-skinned milk, Ye Bai does not like desserts, so he did not take it.
Yuyang Zheng beckoned his younger brothers, "Xiao Qi, Qin Wei , which one do you want?"
"I'll have the ginger battered milk."
"Stars don't eat ginger battered milk."
Qin Wei and Ye Bai's voices sounded at the same time, Xingchen Qi opened his mouth, but his words were choked back before he could get them out.
Yuyang Zheng was stunned for a few seconds and brought a portion of ginger milk to Qin Wei.
Ye Bai looked at Yuyang Zheng with curiosity written all over her face and explained, "Stars can't drink ginger juice, they will have nosebleeds."
Xingchen Qi : "......"
Xingchen Qi : Sabine on oxygen.jpg
...... Why do you keep exposing me?