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Having just experienced a farewell, the production team still showed some humanity by not immediately announcing the specific competition format for the second round.

Instead, they gave the trainees a collective break.

However, this had nothing to do with Ling Tinglan and Jiao Wangshu, because the production team specifically notified them to film GG.

There were nine other people with them, who are the trainees who have secured debut spots.

The group was split into two groups. Their group was still the "Yan Xing Lan Yue" four-person group, but this time they finally let Bian Hewen go and rejoined Gu Shiwan and Lu Chen.

They were both Ji Yan's teammates from the same company, but Ji Yan seemed to be more familiar with Lu Chen, while he and Gu Shiwan barely interacted the entire way.

But it doesn't seem like there's any real conflict between them; it's more like their personalities just don't mesh.

The show's biggest sponsor is a domestic beverage group called Shiguangyin. However, they are also doing quite well in overseas markets, with a decent market share. The foreign contestants almost all said they had tried it, as it is a common beverage brand on supermarket shelves.

To sponsor this talent show, the group also developed a new series: the Twelve Constellations.

There are 11 debut spots in "Superstar", and each spot represents a zodiac sign.

The remaining zodiac sign is Aquarius, which is said to be the zodiac sign corresponding to the month in which the group was founded, and the group reserved it for itself.

There have always been many sponsors for various talent shows, and the categories are so diverse that there's nothing the production team can't get them to sponsor.

In the early years, before talent shows were strictly regulated, sponsors could even include microloan companies. After some crackdowns, at least now, through real-name registration, the path of minors taking out loans to vote for their favorite celebrities can be blocked.

It's utterly outrageous to solicit funds from them!

Don't underestimate the awkward performances of the little guys who suddenly appear in the main episodes; not every trainee can do that.

If you're not a popular trainee, these shrewd capitalists won't even give you a second glance.

For these trainees who dream of debuting as big stars, more exposure and opportunities to perform are clearly a reward, and they would fight for them even if it meant paying out of their own pockets.

Therefore, the guys we're filming now are naturally working for free.

The production team shamelessly retorted: "You want to get screen time and pay fees at the same time? We can't let you have it all."

Ling Tinglan, who was initially full of enthusiasm, immediately lost interest upon hearing that there was no money.

If he had just said it was all free work, he might as well have stayed in his dorm and slept in. :) That way, he wouldn't be wearing those weird clothes and being manipulated by everyone.

To be honest, Ling Tinglan's outfit today is not strange at all; in fact, it looks good.

He was dressed in a red and black outfit, with a wide and long tie at the collar that hadn't been straightened yet and hung messily in front of his chest.

The material was like cotton or silk, but not the kind of light and airy texture, which complemented the intricately patterned silver brooch next to it perfectly.

The black trousers were very loose and flowy, which, combined with the belt around his waist, made his shoulders appear even broader, his waist narrower, and his legs longer.

He was given the drink representing "Leo". It sounded so fancy, but it was actually just water in a plastic bottle with some pomegranate concentrate mixed in. He usually didn't even bother drinking this kind of artificially colored beverage.

No matter how dissatisfied they are, they still have to take pictures when they arrive.

This was Ling Tinglan's first time in such a professional photography studio. He had no experience with GG photography, so he could only pose according to the photographer's instructions.

One minute he was lying on the display stand, the next he was sitting up... I don't know how long they filmed this haphazardly, but just when Ling Tinglan thought it was finally over, the cameraman suddenly stopped, rubbing his shiny bald head and thinking for a while.

Then he suddenly pointed at Jiao Wangshu and Gu Shiwan and said, "You two come here for a moment."

Upon hearing this, Jiao Wangshu and Gu Shiwan obediently stood up.

The photographer's scrutinizing gaze made them both feel uneasy, and they even wondered if they had picked up the wrong drinks.

Jiao Wangshu looked down and realized that this was not wrong either.

This beverage comes in 12 flavors corresponding to the 12 zodiac signs, and each flavor is different.

Their packaging today is all based on the color of the drinks.

Jiao Wangshu was dressed in all white, and the sparkling glitter and decorative feathers made him feel itchy.

Moreover, this Libra-themed white drink is the most normal-colored one among all these colorful sweet drinks, and the lychee flavor isn't that bad either.

Gu Shiwan was even more unlucky. He got the Virgo flavor, which was pink and pretty, but he was allergic to peaches.

He put all his energy into figuring out how to fake eating and drinking; he was forced to study "acting skills" even before his debut.

But let's not get off topic. Right in front of them is a large black display stand with a rotating axis that allows it to turn around like a turntable.

Ling Tinglan had been wandering around up there for quite a while, and he felt like he was a dish on a grand banquet table.

The cameraman first signaled Ling Tinglan not to move, then had Jiao Wangshu and Gu Shiwan lie down on top of her, flanking her from both sides.

Jiao Wangshu originally had a white boutonniere around her neck, but it was torn off by the photographer's assistant.

He was lying on his side, and you have to admit he's a professional. Although he still didn't understand what kind of amazing shot the photographer wanted to take, this angle did indeed showcase the curves of his body exceptionally gracefully.

The cameraman adjusted the camera for a long time and was finally satisfied. Then he gestured for Gu Shiwan to raise his head slightly.

"That's right, very good, stay still."

The cameraman raised his camera and took several pictures. He stared at the photos in the camera for a long time, still feeling that it wasn't enough. Then he actually called over the other three people as well.

Of the three, Ji Yan, who was slightly taller, leaned against Ling Tinglan's back, while the small Lu Chen half-squatted to Ling Tinglan's left front side, and Su Xingran bent over and half-lay in front of him, making it look as if she was lying in his arms.

This group of people is now truly "men on top of men" and "men on both sides".

But the photographer seemed very satisfied; the man's eyes lit up.

"Excellent! Everyone, keep this pose! Don't laugh too hard, show some respect!"

The clicking of the camera and the constant flashes of the flashbulbs went on like a machine gun.

After quite a while, the cameraman finally stopped. He wiped non-existent sweat from his face, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement: "This is truly the best commercial video I've ever shot!"

really?

The six little figures, piled up in a heap, collectively wondered what was going on in their minds.