Please, come home and practice the piano

Chapter 1277, Section 497: The List of Advancers, Meeting the Group.

Amidst the applause, Xiao Guan bowed.

"Thank you everyone, thank you to all the judges."

As if he had accomplished something remarkable, Xiao Guan looked proud as he stepped off the stage.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the courage to overcome it and move forward.

Today, she not only conquered the stage, but also herself.

She was certainly happy to be able to join the choir with everyone, but even if she couldn't, it would be truly speechless if, as a member of this strange group, she didn't even have the courage to go on stage alone and sing a cappella.

Unable to accept her own absurdity, Xiao Guan resolutely took this step.

In addition, she also hoped that her involvement would alleviate some of the criticism directed at Arlene.

Back in the seating area, Xiao Guan was greeted by two thumbs-up emojis.

Zhang: "Handsome."

Ah-Hsien: "Cool."

Xiao Guan: "Of course."
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"Ma Haocheng, Class 5, Grade 8".

In the blink of an eye, the selection process for the second team is nearing its final stage.

As the last student bowed and left the stage, Teacher Wu announced the end of today's selection event.

"Please leave the auditorium in an orderly manner. The assessment results will be announced during tomorrow's break."

The results were originally scheduled to be announced on-site, but due to time constraints, the students had to be dismissed from school first.

Some students who hadn't received their results were naturally anxious, but on the other hand, they could still have one more night of hope for the final outcome.

Principal Min: "Teacher Li, I'll be leaving now. The rest is up to you."

Ten minutes later, only the judges, Xiao Che, and Tang Xiaoxing remained in the auditorium.

Two ranking tables were laid out in front of everyone, which were the lists of members from the two teams that advanced, selected by the statistics teacher based on all the score sheets.

He Jiaqi, the last student on the team to advance, had an average score of 8.45.

Chen Qian, who ranked first on the second team's qualifying list, had an average score of 9.5.

The difference was nearly eleven points.

This outcome was expected by everyone; now it's up to the choir leader to make arrangements.

Teacher Wu: "Teacher Fang, do you think we should make some adjustments to the members of the two teams?"

Fang Zheng: "After the formal rehearsal, we will implement a rotation system based on the actual situation. Students who perform well in the second team will be promoted to the first team, and students who cannot adapt to the training rhythm of the first team will be placed in the second team first."

Everyone nodded; Fang Zheng's words reflected what they all thought.

In addition, Teacher Wu has another problem that he finds difficult to solve: "Several students who were not selected for the first team are actually quite good, and their level and ability are enough to enter the second team."

At this point, Mr. Wu's meaning is quite clear: not only him, but other music teachers are also having a bit of a headache about this.

What should be done with the students who didn't make it into the first team? They can't be denied even the qualification to join the second team.

However, the number of spots in the second team is also limited. The students in the second team also earned their spots through their stage performances. We can't just forcibly erase the spots that belong to the students in the second team just to accommodate those who were not selected from the first team.

Zhang Miao: "I was just about to address this issue. Teacher Fang and I have already discussed it and decided that all the students who did not advance will be assigned to Team Three."

Teacher Wu: "Oh, I understand, I understand, this is a good idea."

Zhang Miao: "A total of 92 students signed up for the selection. Although we are doing this for the competition, we also have to consider the children's enthusiasm. The basic framework of the team has been established. Teacher Fang can also design the next training plan based on this framework. So the purpose of the selection has been achieved. Therefore, opening another team will not affect anything. In addition, this is to give all the children another chance."

Teacher Wu: "Thank you both so much. To be honest, we didn't want to see any children not selected either. Now it's great that all the students who signed up still have the opportunity to participate in the choir activity. Thank you so much."

Zhang Miao: "Teacher Wu, you're too kind. It's our duty. If all the teachers have no further questions, then let's call it a day. I will post the specific rehearsal plan and repertoire in the group. For now, let the children focus on preparing for their final exams."

Teacher Wu: "Okay, okay, thank you both for your hard work. Shall we call it a day for now?"

Fang Zheng: "Wait a moment."

Everyone looked over upon hearing the sound.

Teacher Wu: "Teacher Fang, please speak."

Fang Zheng picked up the score sheet for Team Two. "Based on the current situation, Guan Yutong will be assigned to Team Three."

Upon hearing Fang Zheng specifically mention Guan Yutong's name, everyone present began to have their own doubts.

Zhang Miao also showed a look of surprise.

moment.

Fang Zheng: "I want to give her a chance and let her join the second team first."

Teacher Wu quickly added, "Teacher Fang, you can arrange it."

Everyone present was part of the same group, so Teacher Wu didn't feel there was anything wrong with saying it. Since Teacher Fangzheng had spoken up, they would do as Teacher Fangzheng suggested.

Moreover, Guan Yutong is Che Lin's good friend.

Zhang Miao hesitated, wanting to speak several times but ultimately remaining silent.

Because he understood Fang Zheng's thoughts; Fang Zheng was definitely not doing this for personal gain, but rather to give the girl some encouragement.

indeed.

Not all teenagers have the courage to step onto the stage knowing they can't sing.

That courage alone deserves recognition.

However, this would inevitably squeeze out another child who had already qualified for the next round.

Did Fangzheng consider the student who would be squeezed out?
After all, it had already been announced that the second team also had thirty players advancing.

If an extra spot is added for Guan Yutong to advance to the second team, it would be unfair to the other children who did not advance.

It wasn't just Guan Yutong who had the courage; most of the students who didn't even make it into the second team didn't sing very well.

Who can step onto this stage without courage?

But Zhang Miao ultimately chose to remain silent, because his boss had assigned him to assist Fangzheng in his work.

However, just when the matter was about to be finalized, a slightly hoarse voice rang out.

"Teacher Fang, this is not fair."

As soon as Xiao Che finished speaking, all sorts of eyes turned to him.

Tang Xiaoxing: !

Teacher Wu and a group of music teachers:
A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhang Miao's face. No wonder she's Xiao Linzi, who dares to talk back to everyone.

"Forehead."

Fang Zheng scratched his head, showing no sign of dissatisfaction: "Alright, I'll listen to you then."

Everyone:.
The art style changed again and again, and no one expected that in just a few seconds the plot would take two twists and turns and end with Fang Zheng withdrawing his proposal.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Fang," Xiao Che said, her voice trembling with emotion, "I didn't think too much about it. I didn't mean to." She realized her rashness after she finished speaking.

Fang Zheng chuckled and interrupted Xiao Che: "I understand what you mean. Actually, I think the same way as you. I just hope to give Guan a little something, well, how should I put it, I want her to know that you have done something really remarkable."

Xiao Che: "Thank you, Teacher Fang. Xiao Guan will be very happy with your affirmation. I will definitely pass on your message to her."

Fang Zheng: "Okay, then it's settled. As for the other song, you and Xiao Xing should think about it in the next couple of days. I already have a few songs in mind. Let's meet up after I've considered them further."

Xiao Che: "Okay, Teacher Fang."

Tang Xiaoxing: "Okay, Teacher Fang, do you think it's appropriate to adapt popular songs for this competition?"

Fang Zheng: "I am not clear about the requirements of this competition, but there is absolutely no problem with what you have raised."

Tang Xiaoxing: "Thank you, Teacher Fang. I understand."
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Five minutes later, at the school gate, Li An and his two students waved goodbye to Fang Zheng and Zhang Miao.

After watching the two get into the car, Li An turned around and said, "Let's go too."

The three of them, teacher and student, walked towards home.

Tang Xiaoxing: "Teacher, when did you arrive?"

Ang Lee: "I arrived a long time ago."

Xiao Che: "They arrived after the game had already started!"

Ang Lee: "Haha, it's not important. So, how do you two feel about being judges?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "Fun!"

The car: "This is so hard!"

The two children had differing opinions.

Tang Xiaoxing: "Huh?"

Xiao Che asked directly, "Xiao Xing, what score did you give Su Zhihan?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "8.6".

Ang Lee suddenly interrupted: "Wait, is it the girl who sang 'The Story of Minglan'?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "Yes, teacher."

Li Anxin said that the score was too low: "How many points did you give Qin Yuwei?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "9.1".

Ang Lee: "I see. You may continue."

Then there's no problem; the overall score control is just a bit low.

Xiao Che: "So, what score did you give Zhou Jingyu?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "8.8".

Xiao Che: "Okay, I hesitated for a long time before finally giving them both a 9.4."

Tang Xiaoxing: "I prefer Su's voice."

Xiao Che sighed, "I feel the same way as you, but I also think their abilities are equal." Tang Xiaoxing replied, "In my opinion, music is ultimately subjective."

Car: "Agreed."

Upon hearing this, Ang Lee understood where the two children's difficulties and fun came from.

Tang Xiaoxing's appreciation for music isn't based on a playful attitude, but rather on daring to affirm music that she personally enjoys listening to.

This is the joy of appreciation.

Xiao Che found it very difficult, which surprised Ang Lee. He thought Xiao Che was the decisive one who dared to affirm or deny.

Looking at it now, when Xiaoche plays the role of a judge, he psychologically binds this identity with the actual situation.

This is why a situation arises where subjective feelings contradict objective reality.

How can the judges not find it difficult to do this?
However, it's reasonable to say that being a music judge is inherently difficult.

He reserved his opinion for now and decided to observe further.

In any case, the initial goal of having the two children as judges has been achieved.

Both children gained genuine feelings from this.

Sudden.

Tang Xiaoxing: "Teacher, how did you score them?"

Car: "Same question!"

Ang Lee: "I'm not a judge, I only care about what I'm having for dinner tonight."

Car: "Tch."

Tang Xiaoxing: "Same here!"

Ang Lee: "Hahaha, aren't you two hungry?"

Car: "Hungry!"

Tang Xiaoxing: "Hungry!"

Ang Lee: "So, what should we eat? You two should decide quickly, before I decide to treat you."

Car: "Er Mao Spicy Hot Pot?"

Tang Xiaoxing: "I was just about to say that!"

While the two children laughed heartily in unison, our teacher, Ms. Li, couldn't quite manage a smile.

Why didn't he just suggest going for beef or noodles, or even just a decent bowl of porridge?

It's mala tang again. What else is there to eat? Okay, okay.

"Let's go, let's go to Er Mao Spicy Hot Pot, let's take a taxi there."

Xiao Che: "Different teachers, a new one opened near the back gate of the school!"

Tang Xiaoxing: "I want to eat houttuynia cordata!"

Little car: "I want to eat spinach!"

Tang Xiaoxing: "Teacher, what's your favorite food besides tofu?"

Ang Lee: "That sounds so awkward."

Car: "Hahaha!"

Ang Lee: "I like to eat meat!"

Tang Xiaoxing: "I also like to eat meat."

Car: "So let's hurry up!"

Tang Xiaoxing followed quickly, and Li An followed closely behind, quickening his pace. "Hey, you two, slow down!"
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The teacher and the three students each ordered one serving.

To vent his frustration, Ang Lee took a picture of Teacher Xiaomi.

moment.

Teacher Xiaomi sent a long string of "Ahhhhhhh!"

Li An was now satisfied.

start.

Actually, this stuff isn't bad to eat.

Moreover, Ang Lee had to say that the staff at this franchise store had good taste, and the songs they played suited his taste perfectly.

While eating, the little car looked up and asked, "Teacher, what's the name of this song?"

Ang Lee swallowed the tofu in his mouth: "Encounter, this song was very popular when I was a child."

The little car put down its chopsticks: "That sounds nice."

Ang Lee: "Of course, our generation grew up eating coarse grains. Why wouldn't we eat them now? Hurry up and eat them!"

It would have been better if Ang Lee hadn't said anything, because Tang Xiaoxing also put down her chopsticks.

The two girls looked at each other and smiled simultaneously.

Seeing this, Ang Lee smiled and said, "I must say, this song is quite suitable for a duet."

"Who will I meet and what kind of conversation will we have?"

How far in the future is the person I'm waiting for?

I hear the wind coming from the subway and the sea of ​​people.

"I lined up, holding my practice number."

"Ha ha ha ha--"

"Teacher, please change the lyrics!"

On the way home, the setting sun cast long shadows of the three teachers and students.
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While the two children were practicing the piano that evening, Li An received a message from Zhang Miao.

Zhang Miao: Boss, Linlin is really great.

This seemingly random statement left Ang Lee somewhat bewildered.

Ang Lee: What happened to her?
Zhang Miao: Is it convenient to call?
Ang Lee: Just a moment

He went down to the small garden with a cigarette in his hand and called Zhang Miao.

After the afternoon selection ended and Principal Min left, Li An did not leave his seat in the last row. While Fang Zheng and the others were working on the results, he was looking at nearby restaurant deals on his phone.
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The next day, as soon as the morning exercise session ended, a group of students from Class 8 rushed to the notice board in the teaching building.

The notice board was already crowded with students who participated in the selection yesterday.

"what?"

"There are still three teams!"

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Guan immediately squeezed into the crowd.

"This is bad. It means that the people who made it into the first team might still be sent back to the second team!"

"Haha, I still have a chance to make it into the first team!"

"I have a chance too!"

"Then you'll have to work harder. You need to start from the third team, then move up to the second team, and only then will you have a chance to make it to the first team!"

"Excuse me, excuse me!"

Xiao Guan squeezed his way to the front of the notice board in one breath.

The three lists of those who advanced were posted in the most conspicuous place.

Her gaze was immediately fixed on the list of the three teams that advanced.

I scanned the names one by one from top to bottom, afraid of missing anything.

Finally, she saw her name in the 24th place.

Guan Yutong: 7.65 points

Xiao Guan found it hilarious that she wasn't in last place.

As she laughed, she felt like crying. It wasn't sadness that made her want to cry; it was excitement.

She no longer cares about her ranking; now she can continue to fight alongside her friends.

When Xiao Guan saw that Arlene only gave herself a score of 7, he was completely relieved.

"Thank you, Arlene."

Another reason she participated in the selection was to show everyone that Arlene was absolutely fair.

Even though Guan Yutong is Che Lin's good friend, she won't receive any special treatment!
Arlene is the most upright person in the world! No one will be allowed to slander her!

Xiao Che: "You're welcome. Get ready for some grueling training after the final exams."

Xiao Zhang: "I want to participate too!"

Ah Qian: "I want to participate too!"

Tang Xiaoxing: "I want to participate too!"

Xiao Zhang: "Xing, you have to help me!"

Ah Qian: "Me too! As the number one in the second team, I'm under so much pressure right now!"

Ha ha ha ha--

Ha ha ha ha--

Amidst the laughter emanating from a corner of the hallway, the strange quartet seemed to have officially upgraded to a strange quintet.

And so, the height of summer arrived quietly, accompanied by the ringing of the final exam bell.