Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 10 The Program Crew Causing Trouble
When Gu Jingyi finished and walked backstage.

I got my own grade nameplate in the backstage passage, a big nameplate with an A on it.

"Thank you!"

Gu Jingyi took it with a smile and directly covered the new nameplate on the nameplate of the previous self-selected grade assessment.

In order not to disturb the next group of contestants who were currently performing on the stage, Gu Jingyi was led by the staff to the blind spot on the side of the stage.

I don’t know if this was taken into consideration when the recording venue was built, but there is a small backstage interview room on the side of the stage.

Gu Jingyi opened the door and walked in.

The space is not big, but there is a sofa for the interviewer to rest.

Gu Jingyi sat down and adjusted his posture. He gestured "OK" to the photographer who was holding a camera and preparing to shoot, and the interview officially began.

"How do you feel about getting an A in the junior high school?" Gu Jingyi read out the question asked by the election officer holding a card behind the camera.

"I was in a great mood. In fact, my heart was still beating wildly as I walked backstage. My mind was still reminiscing about standing in the center of the stage, being watched by countless cameras and hundreds of people. Ever since I left the stage a few months ago, I have been waiting for this moment every moment."

Gu Jingyi's expression was sincere, and this was the first time he spoke about his feelings in public after withdrawing from "Produce 202".

Although this time, he only mentioned it from a side angle.

But it cheered up the election officer behind the photographer.

Very good, this part must be edited into the warm-up before the broadcast of "Idol Producer".

The biggest gimmick has already been achieved.

The rest of the visit was also simple, just a very simple question.

Asked Gu Jingyi if he knew Wang Jiaer, Zhou Jieqiong and Cheng Xiao before participating in the show.

"Of course I know them. They are all my friends."

The program crew received satisfactory responses from Gu Jingyi for several programs in a row, and the screenwriter sister who came in with them also looked at Gu Jingyi and smiled gently.

The pen in her hand was also taking notes on the thick notebook.

What the screenwriter has written is the contestants' story lines.

Appearance, makeup, camera, script, capital, and personality have paved the way for the trainees.

A talent show is like a 70% completed movie. Trainees with no background and no talent are all fighting for a future for that slim chance.

But this time, Gu Jingyi was not worried.

In the fiercely competitive overseas auditions, despite all the unfavorable starts and without the blessing of plot lines, friendship lines, or growth lines, he was able to turn the tide in the performances with his superb stage skills.

There's no reason to worry about this in your own base camp.

Especially since he joined the program team with high popularity this time, even if he is a "blood bag", it is impossible for him to have no shots.

Gu Jingyi's mind was clear. After the interview, he stood up and said goodbye to the staff politely.

When he returned to his seat, the trainees were all a little excited.

In the draft, "first A" means more.

It not only represents the instructors’ definition of “A”, but also represents the standard of A in their minds.

It also means "leader of Class A".

Gu Jingyi sat down again, his mind was calm from then on. He watched the rest of the stage like an audience member.

There are a total of 100 contestants in the initial evaluation of "Idol Producer", and not counting the additional stage tests, there are nearly 50 stages.

Even if the stage time is limited to three minutes, it will take a long time to complete the entire performance.

In addition to the contestant introductions before and after the performance and the instructors' evaluations, the entire recording of a stage takes about 15 minutes.

I don’t know if it was because Gu Jingyi’s “first A” put unprecedented pressure on the trainees, but the trainees who came on stage next were all in a state of tension.

Gu Jingyi's performance directly elevated the initial stage of "Idol Producer" to a level that did not belong to the trainees. The initial stages of the following contestants appeared to be full of flaws under his support.

It's like opening an iced cola. Even though the taste remains the same, the carbonation has been lost, and the excitement is gone.

Although the strength remains the same, the rating results are different.

It wasn't until Cai Xukun appeared on stage that the stage quality improved slightly.

Cai Xukun also brought an original song, "I wanna get love", which he wrote and composed alone.

Cai Xukun, wearing heavy makeup, a blue velvet jacket and a black inner layer, was dancing on the stage.

Gu Jingyi looked over and seemed to be hallucinating as if he were an old friend.

Even the makeup and dance moves overlap with a song by a Korean group.

Zhang Yixing frowned slightly, and also noticed the clue.

After Cai Xukun finished his performance, the applause from the trainees in the audience was delayed by several beats.

Just like the giant salamander in "Reply 1988" who participated in a music program, his singing skills are actually already amazing.

However, because the previous contestant sang too well, he was interrupted by the judges just as the song started, and was forced to quit on the spot after the first sentence.

This is fate.

Small fame depends on praise, big fame depends on luck.

Although Cai Xukun did not have to face such an embarrassing situation, he had Gu Jingyi's high-quality original work.

He also sang an original song later, and everyone was quietly comparing the pros and cons in their hearts.

Even though the director team had instructed the mentors to chat more with the popular contestant, the mentors, who had already been recording for a whole morning, were a little tired of the performance and were not very interested in commenting.

It's not completely without merit, but there is the example of Gu Jingyi.

When they reviewed Cai Xukun's debut performance, their opinions suddenly became higher. They all thought the English lyrics were average and the rap performance lacked any particularly strong points.

The dance melody is also average, especially the middle part of the lyrics which is followed by a dance segment.

It was a bit like a deliberate show of dancing for the sake of showing off, which went against the original purpose of the performance. In addition, Cai Xukun's outfit was completely similar to that of a main dancer of a popular Korean group, which was a major deduction.

Compared with Gu Jingyi, it seems a bit greasy...

When it came time for the instructors to give their comments, they all felt a little forced to do so.

After looking at each other in confusion, Rap instructor Ouyang Jing was the first to comment.

He is just a rapper, not a fan of the entertainment industry. He is also not like other returning traffic mentors who need to consider many things and dare not offend anyone.

"Your stage is relatively complete, but there are flaws in the transitions. It feels like a hodgepodge, with no clear focus."

Ouyang Jing, who comes from a rapper background, is very real. These are actually the most euphemistic words he has found in his comments.

The subtext is, a jack of all trades, master of none.

Cai Xukun's face looked a little ugly, but he still forced himself to bow and say thank you: "Thank you, mentor."

Zhang Yixing also began to take control of the situation. He first politely praised Cai Xukun for his relatively balanced strength.

Then Zhou Jieqiong and Cheng Xiao each said a few words, and they were both quite polite.

I don’t know if it was intentional, but no one cue the small-eyed mentor Li Ronghao to comment on this first stage.

Finally, Zhang Yixing regained control of the situation. He smiled politely and admitted frankly:

"Our comments may still be a bit subjective, perhaps because they are all original songs. It's natural to compare them with Gu Jingyi's debut performance, and the expectations for you are a bit high."

"As for the original repertoire, considering your age, Mr. Li Ronghao and I will not comment on it for now."

Original works are an advantage, but they also become a disadvantage in the previous comparison.

But considering his stage performance, facial expression management and comprehensive factors, Cai Xukun has demonstrated the ability to form a group.

After discussing with other mentors, Zhang Yixing gave Cai Xukun an "A" rating.

However, the cheers from this "A" were obviously much less than those from Gu Jingyi.

Wang Linjie, who also has his own hip-hop popularity, was captured by the camera with a somewhat disdainful pout.

After Cai Xukun is Chen Linong from Legend Star Entertainment, and the training period is half a year.

The song he performed was "Girl". The style was lively and combined with his facial expression management, it was considered a good performance among the trainees.

When it came to the additional test, the program team played "Rumors" instead of the accompaniment for Chen Linong's dance performance.

This is a free-pop song that is both fresh and playful. It has been released for more than two years and still has a good reputation.

Coincidentally, in his previous life, Gu Jingyi chose this song for his first stage performance in "Produce 202".

The 18-year-old Gu Jingyi perfectly presented his singing, dancing and rapping skills on this stage. As a foreigner, he won the first A in an overseas talent show.

Although when the show was broadcast, his first stage was edited to only more than ten seconds.

When Gu Jingyi later won first place with his performance, fans directly scolded the production team and released the complete performance on the official account.

This song "Rumors" has also become one of the classic stages of the talent show, and is praised by fans of the show as "the sweet summer of oranges."

Gu Jingyi looked up at Chen Linong. The big boy in a pink shirt and rabbit tie was indeed quite cute.

The operating company of Idol Producer after its formation has a deep connection with the Taiwan Capital behind Chen Linong. Is it time to make arrangements in advance to build momentum for Chen Linong?
There was a hint of coldness in Gu Jingyi's eyes. If he wanted to commit fraud and tie someone up, he had to see who the real culprit was.

If Chen Linong wants to step on him to get to the top, he must be prepared to be accused of "moon landing and fraud".

Cheng Xiao, who was sitting in the tutor's seat, looked at Gu Jingyi with some concern, and she did not express any opinion during the comments on the additional test.

Instead, he looked at Zhou Jieqiong with a worthless smile on her face and pretending to be shy in front of Chen Linong.

This is Cheng Xiao's character. A 19-year-old girl has her own principles and pride.

She would never wag her tail for a little bit of meat.

This is also what Gu Jingyi admires most about her.

In the end, Chen Linong's grade was "A" and he left the stage with a smile.

At the same time, the Seven Sons of Yuehua, who had been waiting in the wings, also appeared.

The seven people were wearing the same suit uniforms, and this appearance alone was eye-catching.

After the stage performance, Zhang Yixing cue each of them to give themselves the initial rating of "B".

Then came the individual supplementary test, and Fan Chengcheng made many low-level mistakes due to nervousness.

He forgot the lyrics during the rap and made even bigger mistakes even after the instructor prompted him.

With a grade of D, I shed tears backstage.

The ability to show is the real strength. He already has more opportunities than ordinary trainees.

If you don't seize the opportunity when it comes, it will become the first material for malicious editing of "Idol Producer".

Gu Jingyi had already guessed that this mistake would be repeatedly inserted into the show later. It might even become a trending topic, appearing on multiple searches in a row.

Justin, Zhu Zhengting, who have a good relationship with Gu Jingyi, and Ding Zeren, who only met him once, all got A's.

The seven students from Yuehua won "3A", which is a very good result.

Lin Chaoze from Banana Entertainment got an A, but as the show progressed, there were fewer and fewer seats in Class A.

Maybe it’s the butterfly effect, this time the number of people in Class A of “Idol Producer” is larger than in the previous life.

Until the last contestant finished his performance and Wang Ziyi got an "A".

All nine seats in Class A were filled, ushering in the most exciting "Battle" session.

　Thanks to Penguin Fan for the 4000-word reward yesterday. Today, I specially added 2000 words to the original words in the new book period.

　　As of today, I still owe two leaders 20 more chapters.

　　
　
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