novelraw Chapter 60 Challenge
Chapter 60 Challenge
Zhou Zihan's performance ended, and applause rang out from the audience.
The mentors on stage exchanged glances.
Wang Weizhou picked up the microphone, a playful smile on his face:
"Zhou Zihan, do you know why we've made you stand here waiting for so long?"
Zhou Zihan paused for a moment, then shook her head.
"Because we're discussing," Wang Weizhou paused, "what rating you should get."
The audience fell silent.
All eyes were on the handsome young man on the stage.
Wang Weizhou continued:
"From a technical point of view, your performance today is probably between A and A+. There is room for improvement in breath control, the handling of high notes can be more delicate, and the emotional expression sometimes becomes superficial."
Everything he said was the truth.
Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.
"However," Wang Weizhou changed the subject, "the rating isn't just about technical skills."
He put down the microphone, and Li Jinghua, who was standing next to him, took it from him:
"Your voice is very special, it has a very rare quality, and this kind of voice is memorable in the pop music scene."
Zhou Guoping nodded in agreement:
"Furthermore, your appearance is a plus. This isn't to say we judge by looks, but as a professional singer, overall qualities are very important."
Zhao Yazhi added with a smile:
"Most importantly, although you are from a different field, we can see that you have been preparing for this performance for a long time and it is not just a hobby."
The mentors took turns explaining Zhou Zihan's strengths and weaknesses in detail.
Finally, Xu Huaimin picked up the microphone and summarized: "So our final decision is..."
Five flags were raised at the same time.
S-class.
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
"Holy crap?!"
"An actor can get an S-level rating?!"
"That's not fair!!"
Doubts arose.
But the mentors on stage remained calm.
Wang Weizhou raised his hand in a gesture of restraint, and only after the murmurs subsided slightly did he begin to explain:
"I know everyone has questions, but the rating is not just about technical skills. We also look at potential, market share, and overall performance. Zhou Zihan's voice and image are very rare resources in the pop music scene, and his potential is very high."
"Although his skills haven't reached S yet, his foundation is very good. With professional training, he can definitely reach the top level. This S-level is an acknowledgment of his potential. And if people don't agree, they can choose to challenge him directly later! Defeat him to prove us wrong! After all, this S-level rating is not permanent."
Next, Lin Yuxin will appear.
The trainees who made it to the finals of last year's girl group audition are excellent singers and dancers, and have great looks.
Her performance was solid, but it didn't offer many surprises.
I finally got an A grade.
Sun Hong makes his appearance.
He chose a rock song and sang it with great effort, but he overdid it and ended up losing control.
It was ultimately graded A.
But when he stepped off the stage, there was no sign of frustration on his face.
Instead, it exudes a kind of spirited confidence?
Fu Yun muttered under her breath, "I thought he was going to get an S-rank? How come he only got an A-rank? How did he even make it into the top three of the newcomer rankings? And given his resume, shouldn't he be upset about not getting an S-rank? What's with this smug attitude?"
Xia Die smiled and said, "Don't underestimate him; he might have a backup plan."
Sun Hong returned to his seat, put his hands behind his back, and wore a mysterious smile.
Hehe, just Grade A.
He brought songs written by top-notch songwriters!
Let's keep a low profile for now and lower others' guard.
He would bring out that song again at the crucial moment.
At that time, not only Shen Yuewan, but even Chen Ming will tremble in fear!
What's this called?
This is called "Watch me pretend to be Tang, and I'll outsmart him!"
His uncle taught him.
It is said that Song He, the general manager of Brilliant Galaxy, has made a name for himself in the industry by relying on this skill.
Show weakness first, then counterattack, catching your opponent off guard!
Sun Hong felt increasingly pleased with himself and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The people around him looked at him with bewildered expressions.
Why is this person happier than the players who got an S rating?
The day's ratings are finally coming to an end.
The final results were tallied and quietly circulated among the contestants:
Popular track: Three S-level players, Chen Ming, Shen Yuewan, and Zhou Zihan.
Bel Canto Track: One S-level, Su Qian.
Ethnic track: one S-class track, Muze.
There are five S-class in total.
Three of the popular tracks are occupied by the group.
Although the quality of competitors on popular tracks varies greatly, with a lot of D and C level competitors, the top ones are truly strong.
Looking at the results, Fu Yun couldn't help but sigh, "The popular music scene is really polarized."
Xia Die nodded: "They need either D-grade or S-grade; there aren't many in between."
.......
After all the contestants were rated, Wang Weizhou suddenly smiled mysteriously.
"Now is not the time for you to relax, there are still others coming to challenge you!"
After Wang Weizhou finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for a second.
Then, discussions arose.
"Challenge them?"
"What kind of challenge?"
"What, is this even happening?"
The contestants looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion and unease.
Wang Weizhou stood on the stage, looking at the young faces below:
"What? You think everything's fine once the rating is over?"
His tone carried a hint of mischief:
"Today is just an appetizer. At this time tomorrow, a group of people will come to challenge you. This is your first challenge after your ranking."
To challenge them.
These two words are like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Who is it?
"Holy crap?! There's another expert?!"
"Could it be?!"
Chen Ming leaned back in his chair, his expression indifferent.
really.
He asked where the individual contestants were, and it turned out they had been hidden by the production team, who were waiting to release them at this moment to cause trouble.
"So that's where it was hidden," he said softly.
Fu Yun, who was standing nearby, leaned closer, looking curious:
"Brother, do you know who's next?"
Chen Ming smiled:
"Have you forgotten? During the auditions, there was a special channel for individual contestants, but they haven't even appeared yet."
Fu Yun and Xia Die exchanged a glance and suddenly realized.
"Holy crap, so those guys coming tomorrow are the solo players who haven't shown up yet?"
"They must be holding back a big surprise!"
Wang Weizhou raised his hand in a gesture of restraint, and after the murmurs subsided slightly, he continued:
"I know you have a lot of questions, so now I'll explain the rules clearly."
He cleared his throat, his voice clear and strong:
"Tomorrow, twelve individual contestants will take the stage. They will first perform a rating-based show, and after receiving a rating, they can challenge contestants of the corresponding rating."
The challenge rules are as follows!
The audience fell silent instantly, everyone holding their breath and listening intently.
"Contestants rated D and C will be eliminated if they are successfully challenged."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the D-level and C-level contestants instantly turned pale.
Direct elimination?
This...this is too ruthless!
Wang Weizhou continued:
"If an A or B level player is successfully challenged, they will enter the revival round and have another chance to come back."
The A and B level contestants breathed a sigh of relief.
But the next sentence made their hearts leap again:
"If an S-rank player is successfully challenged, they will be demoted to A-rank."