Chapter 67 Part 2
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Chapter 67: Mentor Evaluation, External Feedback, the Dark Side of the World (2)
Chu Yuanqing is an exception.
Even for her, this is also an exception.
Chen Baijiu calmed down at this thought, cleared his throat, caught the attention of the other mentors, and broke the ice by saying:
"Chu Yuanqing isn’t a very outstanding player when it comes to basic skills."
"Some players score 8 in dancing, 8 in singing, but only get 6 when they sing and dance together, sometimes even lower."
"Chu Yuanqing’s dancing skills are average, her singing ability is inexperienced, at best a 6, but when combined, they still only score a 6, yet it manages to surpass others, placing her in the middle among 168 players."
"Even if we overlook this player’s exceptional ability to handle pressure, the progress efficiency in this aspect alone is a rare idol talent."
Chen Baijiu is not lying.
Excluding the small shock from Charlotte, this alone would’ve amazed him enough.
It’s widely known that the biggest difference between girl group idols and regular singers is that they use a singing and dancing combination for the best stage effect.
Singing and dancing is challenging for most people, it not only requires strong physical fitness but also excellent control of breath.
The trainee skills of "Dazzling Stage" are generally good, but it’s important to note that many idol girl groups in the entertainment industry often use a backing track for live performances for the best presentation, which is a half-open mic setup.
It’s easy to imagine how difficult it is.
Chen Baijiu has seen many beginners singing and dancing for the first time.
– Off-key singing, out of tune, breathlessness, unbalanced movements, rhythmic mistakes, forgetting lyrics, forgetting movements…
Even with good basic skills, if the ability to handle pressure is slightly weak and there are some mistakes, it’s easy for the whole performance to collapse.
But Chu Yuanqing is very special.
She had just mastered the dance moves and theme song lyrics yesterday. However, the next day when she officially performed, she miraculously completed the theme song with no forgotten words, no missed movements, steady breath, and stable rhythm.
It can be said that she almost fully grasped the balance in singing and dancing, seamlessly combining both sides, achieving a normal 1+1 effect.
Despite everything else, achieving such a level of performance in the high-pressure stage test of the theme song deserves an excellent Grade B evaluation from the Tutor Group.
Chen Baijiu didn’t pause, he knew what the audience wanted to hear at that moment.
And the most important thing is…
The super AI, as the head mentor, immediately demanded to classify this matter under the earpiece.
Due to the contract, Chen Baijiu had no room for criticism, and could only continue to praise:
"Of course, we all know that Chu Yuanqing, on the stage just now, has proven herself to have the talent to become a top idol. Even in those few minutes of inspiration, her performance was comparable to world-class."
"In fact, Tutor Group is also very surprised by this."
Chen Baijiu made a joke:
"If Kirimi’s performance on stage gave us enough surprises, then Chu Yuanqing’s performance can be described as a shock."
"I believe everyone is confused. Both are performances of ‘Candy’, with the same choreography and music arrangements, yet Chu Yuanqing manages to give a unique experience, even different from the theme song’s style."
"This is because…"
After Chen Baijiu brought up the topic, he started explaining common knowledge about idols to the public, using vague terms like "Heart Flow," "stage soul," and "personal aura" related to mysticism, and attributing this performance to "coincidence," "accident," and "miracle."
Luo Siling cleverly added some praise.
Even though Jiang Chi usually has trouble expressing himself, he tried his best to speak confidently without much education to justify his pay. He talked about dreams, passion, and bravery, and also shared some motivational stories from his rap career to make up for his inability to praise others.
Zhao Dapan couldn’t help but smirk a few times upon seeing this situation. He controlled his expression, took over the conversation smoothly, and shifted the focus to himself.
This experienced uncle who has been in the entertainment industry for many years has high emotional intelligence and quickly set the tone with witty remarks, smoothly ending the critique of Chu Yuanqing.
As for the final evaluation…
Well, Charlotte’s clever move caused Chu Yuanqing, who was originally expected to receive at most a Grade C, to effortlessly achieve the highest Grade A amidst an expected and peculiar atmosphere, receiving well-deserved praise.
Public opinion outside is still escalating.
Kirimi Miyuki’s extraordinary performance has given the "Dazzling Stage" in Sea City a huge surprise. Coupled with Chu Yuanqing’s unexpected success as a rising star, the overwhelming attention has led to the clear separation of two levels in the Daxia Country’s two "Dazzling Stage" shows for the first time.
This is not an exaggeration.
After Chu Yuanqing’s stage performance, Sea City’s "Dazzling Stage" live streaming room had nearly 20 million more online viewers in just a short half hour.
These 20 million online viewers did not just appear out of nowhere, but came because Sea City directly attracted traffic from Kyoto’s "Dazzling Stage" after showing their superiority on stage.
— The stage determines the victory.
This statement is not just about the contestants, but also includes the show "Dazzling Stage" itself as a target.
And this is precisely the extreme aspect of "Dazzling Stage," where not only does it use various rules to control the contestants on the show, but also forces its own sub-plans and other sub-plans to compete due to regional nodes and advancement channels and other settings!
Let’s do a simple calculation.
Daxia is the top country in the Donghong Federation, with two top-tier cities as the incubation hubs for the sub-plans of "Dazzling Stage."
Most other countries only have one hub, such as Tokyo in the island country and Seoul in the country of the morning.
Because some regions are a bit behind since they are based on countries, without international metropolises, they will also launch a sub-plan of "Dazzling Stage" with the support of the world government, which is like a safety net.
So when we further calculate, just the main axis Donghong Federation and Sacred United Country can come up with close to four-digit sub-plans, when added together, the number is countless, like stars in the sky.
Which sub-plan can advance to a broader stage through the competition system, depends on the popularity gained during the talent show, and eventually the idol group selected through the process, truly making it a competitive game.
This royal road of advancement determines that the competition field has extremely high purity.
The current plight of "Dazzling Stage" in Kyoto vividly proves the fate of the losers. They can only endure the pain of losing popularity and audience to NTR, and have to wait until the next stage to try to win it back.
Correspondingly, the success or failure of the show and contestants are interdependent.
Chu Yuanqing added weight to Sea City’s "Dazzling Stage," and the increased popularity will directly benefit her. This positive impact will snowball, leading to more success and creating a strong foundation for competing for a debut spot.
Other contestants, upon knowing the benefits, will be even more determined to win back on the next stage.
Because winning once on stage, with the current popularity of "Dazzling Stage," is enough to turn a mediocre amateur into a rising star, with the potential to compete at the top level.
At the same time, in Sea City, there is an apartment.
Xu Ling rolled around on the bed like a happy cat that had won a battle.
The college girl stared foolishly at someone’s Weibo account, smiling happily as she watched the number of fans increasing rapidly, feeling as if she was drinking ice-cold cola in the hot summer heat, feeling joyful and extra happy.
"Hehehe, Miyuki is doing great, and surprisingly, Honey Qing is also very competitive!"
"This amazing performance is like cheating, completely outshining the current top stars in the entertainment industry, right?"
Even though she didn’t know how to praise Chu Yuanqing’s performance, she felt very regretful after watching it, even regretting why she wasn’t there in person.
You see, Xu Ling has been in the fan circle for many years, where there are plenty of shallow idols like Shallow D. Even with her fan filter, not many performances she missed could make her feel such intense regret.
This shows just how breathtaking Chu Yuanqing’s performance was.
Moreover, unlike some top performances based on stage effects, song and dance quality, lighting design, and high-level camera shots, on that lesser-rated stage, Chu Yuanqing herself was the only and eternal highlight.
Her waist.
Her smile.
Her beauty.
Her eyes.
Xu Ling kept thinking about and almost got lost in the excitement of that memorable performance. She touched her warm cheeks, blinked her eyes, shook her head suddenly, and murmured in disbelief:
"Honey Qing, things are really getting more and more interesting."
"If this continues, even I, as a devoted fan, will be corrupted."
Xu Ling, the co-creator of Little Sakura X Honey Qing CP, almost felt like she was being transformed into a toxic fan in that moment.
The young girl silently reminded herself several times to support "Sheng Qing Tongyin" and stay true to "Meet You in the Mist," managing to refocus her mind by changing the subject and muttering to herself anxiously.
"Now Honey Qing and Miyuki might become the hottest A-level duo, nobody will accuse them of copying each other, right?"
Xu Ling muttered to herself as she placed the notebook on the sofa. She skillfully added ice and espresso to her cup, while using a pink cat-shaped headband to tame her messy hair. She then focused on editing the video, with a serious expression, whispering:
"Time is like war, popularity and views are fleeting."
"The girls’ battle has ended, now it’s our turn!"
The phone kept buzzing with similar comments in the group chat and fan discussions.
Xu Ling glanced briefly and felt overwhelmed, filled with pressure.
Oh no, why are they all stressing out like this?
No way, I can’t lose to those other girls!
The annoyed girl sipped her iced coffee and picked up the keyboard, feeling determined to achieve success silently.
Decided!
She not only wanted to quickly capture the stages of Miyuki and Honey Qing before the livestream ended, but also to create high-quality videos of the two of them together, to impress younger dancers Yuanxiao and Chundi just a little bit with the seniors’ skills!
While many fans were captivated by Chu Yuanqing’s performance, causing a rising tide of public opinion, the secondary stage in the live broadcast room continued to unfold at its own pace.
At the same time,
The dark side of the world also cast a wary eye on Charlotte’s "divine descent."
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Updated: 2024/12/03
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