mynovelonline Recording of Chapter 198 has begun!
Recording of Chapter 198 has begun!
Inside the studio, spotlights pierced the darkness like sharp swords, converging on the center of the stage.
Accompanied by the iconic, rousing background music.
Renowned commentator Hua Shao once again transformed into a human Gatling gun, standing at the very front of the stage.
He took a deep breath, his chest bulging.
That mouth that could talk the dead back to life once again entered high-speed, frenzied mode:
"The real voice, the real brutality! Welcome to 'The Voice of China,' exclusively sponsored by BaWang Shampoo, which claims to 'make your hair thinner and your hairline recede, but instead of preventing hair loss, it makes your hair shine!'"
"This program is sponsored by Jia Shaobao, who says, 'Drink this bottle, forget him, and from now on, cut off all love and only want to make money!'"
"Thanks to the 'Social Anxiety Blessing, even your own mother wouldn't recognize you wearing it, and might even want to call the police' full-face mask for providing psychological support to our participants!"
"......"
This hilariously rapid-fire monologue had the audience doubled over with laughter, instantly heating up the atmosphere.
Immediately afterwards, Hua Shao changed the subject, his expression becoming serious and imposing:
"Dear audience and mentors!"
"Tonight, we will witness the most brutal and bloodiest battle of the season—the mentor team intra-team battle royale!"
"The rules are simple!"
"The 16 members of Na Ying's team will be divided into 4 groups of 4 to compete against each other!"
Only the best-performing team will have two spots advancing!
"Of the remaining three groups, only one person from each group will survive!"
"That means—out of 16 people who enter, only 5 will remain on stage!"
"Wow--"
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
Although viewers are already used to the cruelty of talent shows, such a high elimination rate of 70% is still suffocating.
Hua Shao turns to the mentor's seat:
"Nayoung, are you ready?"
"Please tell us, who are the four warriors who will be fighting in the first group?!"
The camera zooms in, giving Na-young a close-up.
Although Nayoung showed a hint of surprise on her face to suit the show, her eyes remained steady.
Even before the recording began, the production team had already informed her about the "16 to 5" competition format, so she was well aware of it.
She held a list in her hand, having already made her plans in her mind.
"I know exactly who the cannon fodder and who the ace are in my team."
"I had already decided on the five qualifying spots. Today's competition was just a formality, a show for the audience."
Thinking of this, Na-young's gaze unconsciously swept towards the latter half of the list.
There was a name written there—Jiang Baizhi.
.......
[Twenty minutes ago]
"What? The rules have changed? Four people per group?"
"Okay, but..."
Nayoung slammed her hand on the table, looking utterly bewildered:
"Old Wang, do you even know anything about military strategy?"
"Who is Jiang Baizhi? She's my trump card! My nuclear weapon!"
"This kind of killer weapon should definitely be saved for the last group to make its grand entrance!"
"Let her come out last, blow the audience away, and then finish the show perfectly—how impressive would that be?"
Standing before her was Wang Dazhong, the chief director, holding a thermos in his hands, a mysterious smile on his face, who shook his head.
"Sister Na, no, no."
"Take my advice."
"Put Angelica dahurica in the third group."
Why?
Na-young stared wide-eyed:
"The third group is neither good nor bad; the audience is getting tired of it, isn't it a waste to just leave it there?"
Wang Dazhong leaned closer, lowered his voice, and gave him an expression that said, "I'm doing this for your own good."
"Sister Na, this shows you don't understand the psychology of variety shows."
"Think about it, people have just started watching the first group, and the novelty is still there."
"The second group is starting to get into the zone."
"By the third group, which was in the middle to later stages, the audience was starting to get a little tired, and then suddenly they threw out a trump card!"
"Wouldn't that be even more effective? It would wake up the sleeping person right away!"
"and......."
Wang Dazhong paused, his eyes flickering.
Most importantly...
After the first round of recording is finished, and after Li Ronghao's group finishes recording, it will be the second round of mentor battles.
If Jiang Baizhi were to sing last.
I just finished singing and then I have to practice the second round of songs. I don't even have time to drink water. Isn't that like working my money tree to death?
Placing her in the third group gives her plenty of rest time!
Of course, this cannot be said to Na Young-min.
So Wang Dazhong convincingly said:
"Besides, the pressure of being the final act is too great. What if the young woman has a mental breakdown?"
"Placing it in the third group is both eye-catching and a safe bet!"
Trust my professional judgment!
Although Na-young felt something was off, seeing Wang Da-zhong's confident expression, she still pursed her lips and gave in.
"Fine, fine, you're the director, you call the shots."
"Then let's go with the third group!"
.......
The studio.
Nayoung snapped out of her thoughts, looked at the list in her hand, and picked up the microphone.
Although she is straightforward, she is also very protective of her own.
Since Jiang Baizhi needs to be protected in the third group, then someone in the first two groups will have to take the fall.
"The first group of students to compete are..."
Na-young read out the four names in a loud voice.
With the release of the four names.
The four trainees in the backstage dressing room stood up looking bewildered. Although they were surprised that the rules had changed, they had at least prepared their songs.
The problem is... the competition has become much tougher!
The group exchanged bewildered glances and left the lounge as if facing a formidable enemy.
After the four people left, the lounge erupted in chaos.
"A choice of four?!"
"Wasn't this supposed to be a two-on-one battle? How did it turn into a free-for-all?"
"This elimination rate... 75%?! Are you kidding me?!"
The trainees, who were completely unaware of the situation, were currently in a state of confusion and panic.
After I calmed down...
Those whose names weren't called were all praying frantically for one thing—
"I, the devout woman/man, am willing to be a vegetarian for life. Please, please, don't let me be assigned to the same group as Jiang Baizhi!"
Everyone's gaze involuntarily drifted to the quiet and beautiful figure sitting in the center.
His eyes were filled with awe.
This is a real "demon king"!
Four-time Grand Slam!
The new song "Love You" is still on the charts!
That's someone who can overpower a whole host of veteran singers!
Are you in the same group as her?
That's not a competition, that's being a "runner-up," a "backup dancer," or "bringing shame upon oneself"!
"That's too powerful..."
"Being in her group is like being in a death group; whoever goes there is doomed!"