649: 638 649: 638 Li Yueyue naturally smiled proudly, “We are dressed so beautifully, of course, we have to be on camera.”
“Haha, well, actually, if you guys want to participate in this audition, just let me know, and I can arrange for you to re-record the program later,” Shen Yan said with a smile.
“No need, I’m really afraid of the unspoken rules,” Li Yueyue shook her head.
“I don’t like to stand out,” Li Shishi also shook her head.
“I’m just here to fill the numbers,” Xiao Qing also shook her head.
“With Song Yun here, who would dare talk to you about the unspoken rules?
Haha, just sit here, then.
Song Yun and I need to head to the judges’ table now.” After saying that, Shen Yan pulled Song Yun up to the judges’ table.
The quality of this second round of elimination was much higher than the first.
Although bizarre characters could indeed boost the hype, didn’t the audience experience aesthetic fatigue?
That’s why, in this second round, many of the performances were legitimate singing and dancing, though there were a few odd characters.
Even though they were eccentric, they all had some talent.
With so many women watching him from behind, it was impossible for Song Yun to engage in any under-the-table dealings like Shen Yan.
He had no choice but to listen attentively on stage.
Shen Yan, after a night of thrill from the day before, seemed temporarily uninterested in the proceedings, yet he watched the stage closely.
After a few contestants had performed, Song Yun followed Shen Yan’s lead; whenever Shen Yan hit the red button, he would soon press his red button as well.
It’s not about being indecisive; although Song Yun sang well, when it came to professional knowledge, he was practically blind.
Not long after, a familiar figure holding a guitar appeared on stage.
The girl, Xiao Hua, wore the same outfit as last time and her face bore no makeup.
More confident than before, she bowed to the audience and sat with her guitar, saying, “Next, I’ll sing a song I wrote myself, ‘Sunshine’.”
That voice, enchanting as heavenly music, resounded through the studio.
Xiao Hua’s lyrics and tune passionately rendered, her fingers plucking the guitar strings as the notes seemed to come alive, leaping out.
Song Yun was again stunned by her performance, Shen Yan was utterly captivated, and Chen Mengjie’s eyes sparkled as she watched Xiao Hua.
After the song, Song Yun was the first to stand, energetically clapping his hands.
Chen Mengjie and Shen Yan also stood up, and the audience erupted in applause.
Xiao Hua looked at the crowd, continuously bowing in thanks.
“Even if you don’t win the final champion, I will cover any expenses your mother needs for her treatment,” Chen Mengjie said, moved.
Xiao Hua hesitated for a moment, then nodded vigorously, “Thank you, sister.
Really, thank you.”
“Too slow,” Shen Yan remarked indifferently.
“It’s all the same,” Song Yun shook his head, “Between the three of us, none of us lack that bit of money.”
Xiao Hua’s performance propelled the atmosphere to a climax.
Although there were other notable performances afterward, none could overshadow Xiao Hua.
After leaving the stage, Xiao Hua didn’t head backstage but instead sat down in the audience area, intently watching the onstage performances.
“Sister, I’ve really never heard such an ethereal voice!” Li Yueyue looked at Xiao Hua and told the Li Shishi beside her.
“Me neither!
Such a voice, truly celestial.
If she releases an album, I’d definitely buy it,” Li Shishi nodded and praised.
The second round of eliminations finished in about half a day due to fewer participants than the first round.
When the host announced the end of the recording, Song Yun stood up, said goodbye to Chen Mengjie beside him, and walked towards the stage exit.
Chen Mengjie looked at the six stylistically diverse beauties in the audience, taken aback by the number of women in this man’s life.
“How do you feel about your first live recording experience?” Song Yun asked with a smile.
“Oh, it’s not as interesting as it looks on TV.
So boring,” Qingluan yawned.
“Right, right, nothing fun at all,” Liu Ran echoed.
“Yeah, what you see on TV is edited.
Watching it live is indeed quite boring,” Shen Yan added.
“Let’s go, it’s noon.
Let’s all go have lunch together.” Song Yun called out to Shen Yan, patted the sleepy Song Yuxue, and was about to leave the studio.
Coincidentally, Xiao Hua was also about to leave when she encountered Song Yun.
She smiled and greeted him.
Song Yun casually asked, “Haven’t eaten yet?
Come join us.”
Xiao Hua hesitated, glanced at the surrounded Song Yun, and recalled what many classmates had said about the dark side of the entertainment circle and its unspoken rules.
Then, with a look of suspicion, she shook her head, “No, thank you.”
“If that’s the case,” Song Yun saw the wariness in Xiao Hua’s eyes, shook his head, and thought: Indeed, it’s hard to win trust these days.
Soon, the extras dispersed as well.
Xiao Hua headed backstage to practice the song she was slated to sing in the afternoon.
“Are you Xiao Hua?” the woman who accompanied Shen Yan on the first day, named Guo Meimei, approached Xiao Hua with a smile.
“Yes, and you are?” Xiao Hua looked at her, feeling somewhat familiar, as if she was a fellow contestant.
“I’m also a contestant.
Do you know Mr.
Song Yun?” Guo Meimei inquired.
“I don’t.
What’s up?” Xiao Hua asked curiously.
“Nothing much.
Where are you from, Xiao Hua?” Guo Meimei asked with a smile.
“I’m a local here in Sunan.
What about you?”
“I am too.
This time in Super Woman, you’re quite favored!
There are already people at the station saying you’re a candidate for the championship,” Guo Meimei’s face was friendly, like a big sister.
“I’ll just do my best,” Xiao Hua said, shyly lowering her head.
“Well, I came here today mainly to tell you, give up in this afternoon’s third round of eliminations, the top 20 contest,” Guo Meimei said lightly.
Her voice was very gentle, as though she was casually discussing what to eat for dinner with a friend.
However, to Xiao Hua, it sounded like thunder.
“What did you say?” she looked at the other in disbelief.
“I said, give up,” Guo Meimei repeated calmly, “I’ve looked at your background.
You’re from a single-parent family, right?
Your mother is seriously ill and lives in a shanty area on the outskirts.
Though you sing well, the entertainment circle requires more than just singing.
You’re still lacking, so for your sake, it’s better to give up.”