novelraw Chapter 256 - 249: Pick 3 out of 7
Chapter 256 - 249: Pick 3 out of 7
"Hello everyone, I am the number 3 auditor Chen Yanran." Wearing a white dress, the girl with long hair draped over her shoulders bowed to the audience.
"I am very grateful to Teacher Zhang and Teacher Tian for bringing me out of my most fearful zone, allowing me to complete today’s stage."
"No matter the result, I don’t have many regrets, after all, I’ve done it."
The most attention she received in this show was when she went off-key on the initial stage.
At that time, she was ridiculed by many people, and the mockery continues to this day.
This put a lot of psychological pressure on her personally.
She knew she couldn’t continue, so today counts as completing a stage where she can prove herself.
Lu Peiqin, Liu Niannian, and Luo Fengwu each spoke in turn.
"Hello everyone, I am Wang Na!"
At this moment, Wang Na looked vibrant and knew she would stay.
"Some people say, how can someone like me become a girl group member."
This statement drew laughter from the audience, but Li Ke frowned.
Because during an early interview, the show asked Lv Fangxin, "Do you think Wang Na can make it into the group?"
Lv Fangxin said no because Wang Na doesn’t look young enough.
Actually, the statement was candid, unless Penguin wants to create an unconventional girl group.
The trainees in the waiting room also laughed; they knew Wang Na was dissing Lv Fangxin again. Wang Na must be in some kind of frenzy, targeting her.
Lv Fangxin’s expression didn’t change, as if she didn’t hear it.
Ye Yuwei showed a thoughtful look, thinking that Wang Na’s words were not simply out of dislike for Lv Fangxin, unless she had some motive.
On stage, Wang Na continued, "I want to ask, what exactly is a girl group? For me, standards and burdens have vanished."
"Ladies and gentlemen, the standards for defining the first girl group in Huaxia are in your hands." Wang Na’s words were very provocative, enough to confuse many people.
Her words immediately received applause from a particular group.
Chen Yinghan sneered internally, thinking Wang Na was hyping the "feminism" persona.
But what is a girl group, essentially, if not to please the audience?
This inherently contradicts "feminism."
"So, I hope that among the three in seven that you choose, I am included."
Wang Na confidently spoke, gaining cheers from the audience.
The speeches of the other six seemed naive, like children’s prattle, in comparison.
The others hoped to earn a founder’s vote through hard work, effort, or appearing pitiful, but in this world, who cares about the weak?
Your efforts and sweat are worthless in the eyes of the fans here. Everyone here is trying hard!
They only vote for those they admire and will not vote out of sympathy.
Tian Jiaxuan spoke, "Please take out the like devices and give a like to the seven auditors on stage, but this time you can like only once for one person."
Tian Jiaxuan’s words instantly made all the trainees nervous; they originally thought the votes during the performance were the final numbers. Unexpectedly, there was another round.
Soon, the 30-second countdown ended.
"Now I will announce the list of auditors who remain."
"Jiang Meixing, Liu Niannian, Wang Na"
This time, Tian Jiaxuan did not get overly emotional.
The girls in the waiting room who were close with these three jumped up in joy.
Lv Fangxin felt both joy and sorrow, sad that Yang Han left, happy that Liu Niannian stayed.
"Congratulations to the three of you for remaining on the stage through your hard work and will have your like channels reopened." Tian Jiaxuan congratulated them.
While the failures could not hide their disappointment, Yang Han hugged Liu Niannian, and both cried uncontrollably.
Luo Fengwu felt a sense of complete relief as if she was finally free from the exhausting time.
Lu Peiqin stood there dumbfounded, her eyes empty and bewildered, not even seeing the comforting glance from her teammate Jiang Meixing.
Chen Yanran sighed with relief; she also felt a sense of liberation.
"Thank you, everyone. Today’s performance ends here."
"Also, a good piece of news, the group with the most likes in this performance will be invited to the ’Strawberry Music Festival.’
Tian Jiaxuan also felt she was relieved; this performance recording took almost 16 hours.
The audience downstage also sighed in relief.
Once back, there will still be a grand celebration banquet.
However, Lv Fangxin was not happy because this meant many people would leave, including her good friend Yang Han.
"Hanhan, this is for you." Lv Fangxin handed over a pair of colorful gloves.
"Thank you, everyone!" Holding a bunch of gifts, Yang Han couldn’t stop crying.
She didn’t want to cry, but she couldn’t control her emotions.
"Wait for me; I might be back in the next round." Liu Niannian smiled.
"Don’t jinx it; you will go to the end." Yang Han immediately stopped her.
Chen Yinghan’s face was also filled with sadness; she never thought she would become this sentimental.
In another dormitory, Lai Ruoxuan and Jiang Meixing were bidding farewell to Lu Peiqin.
Perhaps anticipating this result, the usually sensitive Lai Ruoxuan didn’t cry but forced a smile, holding Lu Peiqin’s hand, "Take care and like us when you’re out there."
"Don’t worry! I definitely will." Lu Peiqin also held back her sadness.
"Peiqin, our group’s new song is about to be released; maybe we’ll hit big again this time."
Lu Peiqin spoke with reluctance and tears, "You two aren’t going back; I’ll be the center position, but don’t come back; make it to the end."
Ye Yuwei sat in the dormitory with a cup of rose tea.
Her mind kept replaying today’s performances.
"It seems Wang Na must have an agreement with the show, or she wouldn’t have said that on stage. Does Penguin really want to create an unconventional girl group?"
Ye Yuwei felt a bit anxious because if Penguin has someone to support, they might abandon her side.
"Yuwei, why aren’t you resting yet?" returned from the gathering, Wu Zixuan asked with a smile.
"I can’t sleep." Ye Yuwei smiled and put her cup down.
"Really tired, we can rest a bit these days." Wu Zixuan rubbed her shoulders.
"Yes, the review period for the program is our happiest time." Ye Yuwei also smiled.
"Yuwei, let’s go to the practice room together tomorrow!"
"What, you’re not going with Meixuan?"
"Meixuan is going to that music festival, leaving tomorrow."
Ye Yuwei’s thoughts raced; last time, Yang Ni was terribly hurt by these sisters.
"Alright, let’s go together." In the end, Ye Yuwei didn’t refuse because the tactic used against Yang Ni last time can only be used once.
Otherwise, if there are constant rumors of harassment on this show, it would be a huge blow to the program’s reputation.
Lu Bingbing lay on the bed, her mind filled with thoughts. She felt she barely had any presence here.
Whether in variety or performance, she had nothing outstanding.
Even though the company had already conveyed its intention to fully support her debut.
But she didn’t have much confidence in this promise.
To debut, one needs a certain persona, and better if there’s a storyline.
But she had nothing, although she felt comforted that Ye Yuwei also had fewer screen appearances.
"Ye Yuwei, why is it you and me on this show?"
Lu Bingbing’s heart felt as if it were being gnawed by a venomous snake.