Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 77 The Tower is Closed
After the second elimination recording, the number of people was getting smaller and smaller.

The third performance of "Idol Producer" was also divided into only 5 groups, each with 7 people.

In fact, the production team originally planned to divide the groups before the second elimination, and each group of 11 trainees would rehearse for three days. After the elimination, the larger group would go to the smaller group to fill in.

This means that the eliminated trainees must also train together for three days and can only go home after the second elimination recording is completed.

As for the contestants who are still in the program, the groups with more members will have to vote to kick out a few people no matter what.

The talent show always forms a group of 100 people who are selected from 9 trainees, and everyone has his or her own selfish desires.

In a peaceful atmosphere, competition is everywhere.

Whether it is the trainees who are voted out or the trainees who participate in the voting, they will become the nutrients that nourish the program.

The program team squeezed out all the surplus value of the trainees just to add to the popularity.

Let’s torture the fans of each trainee to better encourage them to vote and spend money.

Huace realized that Gu Jingyi might cause controversy because of the third public song selection voting session, and directly put pressure on the program team.

"Idol Producer" was forced to change the competition system midway and record the second round of eliminations on the first day the trainees returned to the factory.

In this way, the eliminated contestants will not be like puppets that are discarded after being used.

It was clearly a dance choreographed by eleven people, in a formation of eleven people.

In the end, there were only seven people on stage, and the eliminated contestants had no chance to perform.

For the remaining contestants, the previously arranged formations and parts must be reallocated.

If the remaining group is overcrowded, members of the group will vote for each other. The voted-out person will leave the group and go to another group.

Abandon all progress and start from scratch.

Trainees who cast their votes will also be cyberbullied.

The program crew didn't need to do anything, just secretly manipulate that invisible big hand to achieve all their goals.

In a talent show, all trainees and fans will become pawns in the capital game.

This is too cruel. The talent show should return to its original intention.

When Gu Jingyi gained popularity and became the third top star in the domestic entertainment industry.

The program crew was also a little cautious, fearing that Huace would be dissatisfied with the arrangement and would really let Gu Jingyi withdraw from the competition if they had a disagreement.

In desperation, they compromised and agreed to change the competition system.

Only then did Huace allow Gu Jingyi to return to the program crew to continue the recording of the third public performance.

Gu Jingyi practiced with the "Dream" group, and the practice atmosphere was very relaxed.

When I saw him push open the door and walk in, the C position automatically fell to him.

Justin, Fan Chengcheng, Zhu Zhengting and Ding Zeren all admire Gu Jingyi, and Zhu Xingjie and Qian Zhenghao have no intention of competing with him.

These two were even less likely to act up, and they all cooperated well under Gu Jingyi's guidance, familiarizing themselves with the movements and positioning. In repeated training, their tacit understanding was also cultivated in repeated joint training.

"'Follow my feeling.' You need to be more agile in reaching out. Use your fingertips to exert force. I'm just pausing here to make sure they're on the same level."

Gu Jingyi took down the tablet that was fixed on the tripod for reviewing the action, paused the picture, and then stretched out two fingers to scan across the faces.

"'Don't give up easily.' When you strike down, keep your eyes straight ahead and don't move."

"'Choose the happy moments, and be alone with the bad ones.' Starting from this chorus, everyone, use your peripheral vision to check the positions of those around you. Pay attention to the rhythm of your in-ear monitors. I'm quite strict. During the chorus, it has to be very consistent. Do you know the group dance? The requirement is that when they dance, no matter how I take the screenshot, they have to stay on the same horizontal line. It has to be in sync."

"...Justin, be quick and don't drag your feet when you're done. Fan Chengcheng, pay attention to the intensity of your movements."

"Zhenghao, move faster. Only when you move to the center can the other two sides be aligned."

"..."

After Gu Jingyi took over the blue-blooded luxury brand, the trainees did not dare to show any intention of competing with the captain and C position of "Dream".

Even though Gu Jingyi asked several times, is there anyone else who wants to try for the C position?

The other six people shook their heads, the Center and Captain logos were attached to him.

Gu Jingyi took on the role that Lin Chaoze once played in the first public performance and said, "Try again, try again."

Gu Jingyi pointed out the problems of each member several times during the rehearsal. Every time he was pointed out, he would sing and dance again the part of the trainee whose name he had cueed.

When it was time for the break, all the trainees breathed a sigh of relief. Justin came over and asked Xin Gu Jingyi, who was drinking water, "Brother Jingyi, are you tired?"

Gu Jingyi looked at him: "Why do you ask?"

As soon as he said it, his voice became a little hoarse.

During every rehearsal, every time Gu Jingyi pointed out a problem, they would sing it again. In order to lead the team to achieve better stage effects, Gu Jingyi knew all the members' movements and individual parts by heart.

When it was his turn to sing his part, there was a very high note, and he took it seriously, even in rehearsal. He always sang it with all his heart, and although it sounded really nice, it was very hard on his throat.

The third public performance and the collaboration stage with the mentors are coming one after another, and the trainees have to complete the rehearsal of the two stages in 10 days.

During the third performance recording, San Gong collaborated with the instructor to record together.

It's very hard both in terms of time and intensity.

Gu Jingyi is like a machine, tireless.

He leaned against the wall, his pen continuing to write down the key points in his sketchbook.

Behind the scenes of the show, the huge screen is divided into several areas.

The images of each group appeared on the big screen, and the program team selected materials from the surveillance and edited them into the final program.

The moment the assistant director, who had been squatting beside the "Dream" crew, saw Gu Jingyi pick up the pen, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Quick, zoom out. Cut to a close-up, so I can see what he's looking at."

"it is good"

The staff manipulated it a bit and the words on the notebook became clearly visible.

Dream: Leaving a Deep Impression on Audiences

The song title appeared on the first line of the notebook. Gu Jingyi drew a huge circle around it, then started a new line and continued writing.

[1. Sword dance, must be done]

[Implementation details]: How to improve coordination and increase uniformity.

[Difficulty]: The time is too short and the strength of the members varies.

[Solution]: Pay attention to details, train repeatedly, and form muscle memory.

2. The heart-stirring Killing Part.

[Implementation details]: Creative stage design and difficult movements.

[Requirement]: The performance should be impressive and even keep people’s hearts beating after it is over.

【3. Design signature moves for the chorus to create a memorable experience.】

It would be best if fans would remember this song as soon as they see it and leave a deep impression on them.

4. Impressive

Whether it's the dance moves, the body language, or even the atmosphere, it's so hard to make the audience scream. Everyone needs to have enough aura!

The assistant director grew increasingly excited as he watched. He slapped his thigh and said, "Edit this in! It'll be the highlight of the next three public performances at the end of the next episode."

He knew that this shot would become a masterpiece again.

Gu Jingyi, who was sitting across the screen, had no idea what kind of discussion his actions had caused. He was just playing the role of the backbone of the team.

The next day, we had our first practice results acceptance inspection.

"let's start"

Zhou Jieqiong worked hard this time and secured the opportunity to inspect the progress of the "Dream" team.

Gu Jingyi nodded and danced with the other members.

Apart from Qian Zhenghao, almost no one in this group lagged behind in dancing. The overall progress was fast and the completion was high.

Gu Jingyi danced and sang with a confident and enjoyable smile on his face.

But the corners of Zhou Jieqiong's mouth, which had been smiling, suddenly turned cold. She looked at Qian Zhenghao who was in a panic, as if thinking about something.

After the stage performance, Zhou Jieqiong bluntly stated, "This group is actually the strongest on paper, with top-tier vocalists, rappers, and dancers all included. But the problem is obvious: the center position is too prominent. The other members can't keep up with it, and some of the choreography is off-tempo."

The other trainees all lowered their heads and remained silent.

Gu Jingyi didn't know what to say because he was the one being praised.

"Qian Zhenghao, I don't think this dance song with its intense movements is actually suitable for you. But since it was chosen by the fans, you must train hard. Your dance foundation is the weakest among them, so you need to put in more effort."

Zhou Jieqiong quickly got into work mode and pointed out Qian Zhenghao's problem on the spot.

"Thank you, Teacher Jieqiong. I will work hard."

Qian Zhenghao stammered and nodded.

"Gu Jingyi and I are coming out for a while. There are still many details about the stage that need to be discussed."

"it is good"

After Zhou Jieqiong finished her comments, this part of the session also ended.

The photographer who was following the filming retreated first, and Gu Jingyi and Zhou Jieqiong walked out one after another.

Walking from the corridor to the personal lounge with the name tag [Zhou Jieqiong], the moment the door was closed with a "click".

Zhou Jieqiong's always impeccable expression also showed a flaw. Today she was wearing a sweater and a skirt.

Gu Jingyi was clearly only sitting on the far right side of the sofa, and there was still a galaxy between him and her.

Zhou Jieqiong insisted on sitting next to him and stretched lazily. The button on her chest, which had been fastened a little loosely, finally broke free, revealing her beautiful figure.

This set of movements seemed to have been carefully designed by her, yet she performed them seemingly casually.

Gu Jingyi remained motionless, his eyes full of mockery.

He felt strange when Zhou Jieqiong called him out.

When did Zhou Jieqiong give such in-depth instructions? It turned out that she was targeting his gee.

"Jingyi, can you help me get it~"

Zhou Jieqiong loosened her scarf again and prepared to start her bitch act.

"No, let's talk about dancing."

Gu Jingyi was not fooled. Zhou Jieqiong's sudden initiative was probably due to her "top star" status, not him.

"Gu Jingyi, are you really not interested, or are you afraid of falling in love with me?"

Zhou Jieqiong's pair of white and straight calves were flawless under her skirt. She looked at Gu Jingyi with a reproachful look in her eyes, but there was also a hint of charm in her eyes.

"You're feeling too good about yourself. Do you think Cheng Xiao is worse than you? Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I'm leaving."

When Gu Jingyi saw her 456, he just wanted to evacuate.

He hates trouble and he hates fools who don't know their limits.

When my hand reached for the door handle, a pleasant voice sounded in my ears:

"Brother~, do you dare to look back at me~"

The man's competitive spirit suddenly took over.

Gu Jingyi looked back and saw Zhou Jieqiong standing behind him.

Compared with just now, her white and tender legs were wearing a pair of thin black stockings, which made her look even more charming.

They are already wearing armor and ready for battle.

"I was wrong. I shouldn't have provoked you with those words~"

Zhou Jieqiong spoke in a clipped voice, looking at him timidly. Without waiting for Gu Jingyi's reason to take over, she simply threw herself into his arms, hooked her arms around his neck, and leaned forward to press her face against his.

With a blush on her pretty face, she leaned close to his ear and said coquettishly, "You don't know, I helped you and Cheng Xiao guard the stairs for more than an hour that day. My legs were numb, and Justin asked me what was wrong. I said I twisted my leg while dancing and had a cramp."

"Well, so what? Who told you to eavesdrop? You deserve it."

Gu Jingyi still spoke with a cold face. This kind of half-saying and half-hiding intentionally makes people guess is a common tactic used by green tea characters.

With so much experience, he can naturally see through it at a glance.

In his previous life, he had already been through a lot. Even if the second-tier artists in the circle were doing poorly, they were not short of money, and he had no shortage of women.

I have long been tired of this kind of physical collision, and what I pursue is the resonance of the soul and the body rising into the sky together.

"Do you want to know what I did after the show aired~"

Zhou Jieqiong hugged Gu Jingyi.

"I'm watching your straight shot~"

A flash of astonishment flashed across Gu Jingyi's eyes. He really didn't expect that Zhou Jieqiong would do such a thing behind her back.

"Okay, stop talking. Since you have nothing to do with me, I'm leaving."

The cell phone buzzed, and Gu Jingyi woke up instantly when he saw it was Cheng Xiao.

Just hold the door handle with one hand and prepare to go out.

"Why, am I so lame?"

Zhou Jieqiong broke down her defense and hugged Gu Jingyi's arm.

"What's wrong with me that makes you despise me so much?"

"What's the difference?" Gu Jingyi raised his eyebrows slightly.

He glanced at Zhou Jieqiong and suddenly smiled.

"Based on what you just said and your actions, Cheng Xiao would never do that. This is why you will never be able to compare to her."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou. I won't talk to you anymore. I have to go out and answer the phone."

With a bang, the door closed.

Gu Jingyi left the room and answered the phone at the same time.

"Gu Jingyi, why were you so slow in answering the phone just now?"

The voice was sweet and innocent, with a hint of coquettishness.

"I didn't check my phone just now, how did you know I got it?"

"Hehe, of course I know."

Cheng Xiao's tone lightened up a bit. "There are only 35 trainees left in the show now, and the popularity structure has already been established. Getting the phone won't change the outcome, so of course the production team will turn a blind eye to it."

The two of them were too familiar with each other, and Gu Jingyi could guess her expression through the screen.

After confirming that Cheng Xiao was in the office, Gu Jingyi arrived quickly.

After flirting for a while, just when Cheng Xiao was about to open the bag.

Gu Jingyi stopped him directly, "No, there's no need to do this today."

"why?"

“Because I feel a little dirty today”

He felt a little uncomfortable when he thought of Zhou Jieqiong reaching out and touching him.

"Okay, if you don't tell me, I won't ask anymore~"

Cheng Xiao nodded cutely, and the two hugged and kissed each other.

The atmosphere in the room also became charming, and the two young bodies approached each other and entangled with each other.

(End of this chapter)