Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 26 Theme Song Assessment (Part )

"Jingyi, I'll go first."

I noticed that the situation was somewhat stalemate, even though the camera was filming from the side.

Cai Xukun still said this somewhat nervously, going on stage first is an advantage.

The first stage recording made Cai Xukun deeply realize how strong Gu Jingyi's ability is, and also realized how clear the gap between the two is.

Gu Jingyi proved it with his actions. Before the first stage, when he was preparing for the interview, he said, "I just want to get an A." There was no water in his words, and he was even a little modest.

He is recognized as the strongest contestant since the recording of "Idol Producer" and is also the opponent that all trainees least want to meet.

Performing after Gu Jingyi is very troublesome. Not only do you have to face the more stringent requirements of the mentors, but you will also be embarrassed by the reactions of the trainees. In the end, it is more likely to be criticized by the picky audience when it is finally broadcast.

Gu Jingyi nodded. He could actually appear at any time.

Cai Xukun walked into the venue after the contestants from five classes were ready.

The director outside the camera also quietly played the theme song accompaniment, and the assessment of the five contestants began.

Class B is indeed the class closest to Class A in strength, and Zheng Ruibin's performance this time is also remarkable.

Cai Xukun's expression management and movements are all good, and overall the stage performance is relatively complete.

The situation was different for Class F. Dong Yanlei, who had very little practice time, could barely keep up in the first part.

But in the middle part, he directly changed "lucky perspective, let hesitation go" to "lucky tentacles, I forgot everything".

All the previous fancy tricks were exposed at once.

The trainees who were watching nearby all burst into laughter.

This was really tough for the other trainees who were taking the test on the same stage with Dong Yanlei. Cai Xukun's face froze for a moment.

I don't know why, but every time I meet Gu Jingyi, no matter how hard I try, the results are unsatisfactory.

Cai Xukun had a feeling that when this clip of Dong Yanlei was broadcast, all the discussion among the audience would focus on this "lucky touch", and his straight shots would probably only be of interest to his fans...

Cai Xukun's performance in the second half was affected by his flurry of thoughts. Although he didn't make any major mistakes, he lacked a certain energy.

Dong Yanlei was not a good dancer to begin with, and he didn't expect to make any big breakthrough in this re-evaluation.

So before his performance began, Dong Yanlei said firmly, "My predicted ranking is in Class F. I'm going to hold my ground!"

After all, he has the shortest practice time among all the contestants, and he participated in "Idol Producer" more with a learning mentality.

Zheng Ruibin was alright; like Gu Jingyi, he's a student at the Central Conservatory of Music. Although he initially forgot the lyrics, he recovered and bounced back. His singing and dancing were both impressive, especially in the theme song's most treble-filled section, where Zheng Ruibin showcased his vocal prowess.

However, Zhang Yixing's expression was a little serious. After the performance, he did not ask the trainees to leave the stage. Instead, he said a few words:
"Dong Yanlei, what's wrong with you? Oh my god. Why can't you even remember a single lyric after three days?"

"It's okay if you can't remember it, but you could at least stop and sing along with Class A and Class B. Why were you so playful on stage? I've forgotten everything about singing 'Lucky Tentacles'. Is the stage something you can joke about? I hope you can correct your attitude and participate in the recording of the show more seriously."

"The re-evaluation level represents the theme song's standing position, camera and part. The theme song MVs of all 100 trainees will be edited and reviewed by the national producers. Class F can only stand on the stage and cannot dance."

Zhang Yixing kept sighing, and everyone could hear the harshness and disappointment in his words.

These words were not only spoken to Dong Yanlei, but also to all the trainees in the venue.

All the trainees in the venue had thoughtful expressions on their faces, and the atmosphere was a little solemn.

Gu Jingyi took the stage in this atmosphere. As soon as he stood there, the contestants from other classes who had just been vying for an early start suddenly became timid. They pushed and shoved each other, not daring to stand next to Gu Jingyi.

After a while, two warriors, determined to sacrifice themselves, stepped out of the waiting area and stood tremblingly in a row with Gu Jingyi.

"Emperor Jing, we are here to serve as your control group."

"Just jump as much as you want, don't worry about our lives!"

These words made Gu Jingyi feel a little bit embarrassed, "Thank you"

However, fellow co-stars Bu Fan and Wang Ziyi weren't so flattering. They were still quietly preparing, hoping to see them through to the end with Gu Jingyi in the same frame. After the show aired, they would have their company release a press release tied to Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi didn't hold back with them. After a brief conversation, his mind was completely focused on the stage. The photographers also set up their cameras opposite the contestants to shoot the theme song.

When the staff pressed the accompaniment, there was a slight error in the sound transmitted to the trainees' ears.

The trainees cannot feel these errors, only the mentors who are monitoring with in-ear monitors can notice them.

When Gu Jingyi made the first move, Zhang Yixing and Li Ronghao looked at each other in shock.

Gu Jingyi, who did not wear an in-ear monitor, accurately followed the original beat of the accompaniment and cut in the movements!

Even in South Korea, where the idol industry is relatively well developed, idols perform to live accompaniment without wearing in-ear monitors.

Not to mention Cai Xukun, Gu Jingyi's meticulous control of the beat alone is enough to make even Zhang Yixing, a member of EXO, admit to being inferior to him.

Gu Jingyi's timing of entry was the most precise among all the trainees.

His sudden movement startled the other trainees in the same group. They raised their arms in panic and began to dance.

Because they were slow at the beginning, they couldn't help but copy Gu Jingyi's homework out of nervousness. They couldn't keep up with Gu Jingyi's pace, and the field was in chaos.

Only Gu Jingyi, who was wearing the Class A uniform, was not affected at all. Both the rhythm and connection of his movements were pleasing to the eye.

He performed a series of jumping movements smoothly.

And when he sang the chorus of "EiEi", "Let music going round~" this is the part that countless trainees sang with split notes during the assessment.

Gu Jingyi sang the melody effortlessly, his voice rising even higher. Without any preparation or preparation, he sang the high notes.

Compared with the original version of "EiEi" in the demo released, Gu Jingyi sang the key of the female voice with a male voice.

Li Ronghao narrowed his eyes with excitement and gave Gu Jingyi a thumbs up.

Such vocal skills are worthy of being a professional!
The steady mentors are all like this, not to mention the trainees present.

The trainees who had already been assessed looked at Gu Jingyi with inexplicable admiration, while the contestants who had not been assessed yet all looked pale.

Emperor Jing, give me a way to live!
As soon as Gu Jingyi came on stage, he raised the standard of the theme song to a level that did not belong to it.

The trainees who appear after him will automatically become cannon fodder.

The mentors were like those who had just enjoyed delicacies from land and sea and now had to eat only leftovers.

"Emperor Jing is too strong. The upcoming theme song assessment has lost its meaning."

"I feel so sorry for Bu Fan and Wang Ziyi. I don't know whether to say they are brave and skilled or ignorant and fearless."

Listening to the words of these trainees, Cai Xukun, who was sitting in the Class A area waiting, suddenly felt a little relieved.

[Although it's a bit unkind, I'm still glad I got on stage first.]
Cai Xukun looked at Bu Fan and Wang Ziyi who were in a panic on the field, feeling a little sympathetic and a little relieved.

Gu Jingyi didn't have so many thoughts in mind. Instead of using tricks, he preferred to regain his face on the stage.

He smoothly sang the high note in the chorus that was criticized for being "poorly designed," without any breaths or slow beats. Then he entered the part that the trainees complained was "not something an idol could perform."

After everything is completed brilliantly, the final action is frozen on the stage.

Gu Jingyi made an aiming gesture with his left hand and gently hooked his collar with his right hand.

He held his head high and gave the camera a slight scornful glance. Then, with a haughty expression, he faced the camera and fired a precise shot.

The photographer behind the direct camera position felt the power of this scene most directly, and she couldn't help but cover her chest.

Shit, I got hit!

(End of this chapter)