Chapter 110 The Finals (Part 3)

As the song ended, the grand finale officially began, and the trainees went backstage on the rising platform to prepare for their performances.

The live stream chat was constantly refreshing.

[Aaaaaaah, Vansi!! This song isn't complete without him in the last line!!]

[It's already ignited, I'm so nervous!]

[Hurry and vote for Eternal to six stars, everyone! The voting link is here...]

[Sobbing, I've already cried, I'm so reluctant to let go]

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The screams at the scene never stopped, and everyone was frantically shouting their own names.

Pang Bo exclaimed, "Every participating team has felt your enthusiasm! Please be patient, the real show is just beginning!"

From the moment the show started, the number of votes in the backstage area skyrocketed. Even the vote counters and supervisors invited by the production team, who had participated in many talent shows, had never seen anything like it.

This night was destined to make Star TV and its sponsors a fortune.

Qi Anni reiterated the voting rules for the show. After a series of controversies, the production team reduced the weight of the invited judges. In the final individual ranking vote, there are 100 invited judges, each with one vote, who can only support one contestant, accounting for 30% of the final result.

Online voting outside the program accounted for 70%.

The host would repeat the voting rules every now and then, reminding viewers who hadn't voted yet to do so as soon as possible. No one knew the current status of the vote pool, so no one dared to relax.

Qi Anni: "Next, let's welcome the solo performances from the Vocal, Dance, and Rap positions."

The first performance was a rap show.

Each contestant's performance is preceded by a video clip that briefly reviews their journey to the top, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Among the trainees who appeared in the Rap group, some had superb skills and a great sense of rhythm, while others played the emotional card, singing about their own experiences in a narrative style. Overall, the quality was very high.

Unfortunately, Xu You didn't choose to rap this time, which made this group particularly popular, so this part went very quickly, and the audience's enthusiasm seemed to have decreased a bit compared to before.

Next up is the Vocal Show, which is where the most trainees chose to perform, and the production team spent the most effort on it. Just arranging everyone's appearance order according to the principle of reasonable, smooth, and layered climaxes took a long time.

Five out of the six Eternal Stars chose Vocal, attracting the most attention.

In the large dressing room backstage, Meng Fanxi tilted her head back and cooperated with the makeup artist to apply the complicated makeup required for her personal show, while also cheering on her teammates.

Judging from the two vocal performances that have already taken the stage, the live broadcast stage is very good at amplifying the flaws in the sound. The sound on the broadcast screen sounds a bit dry, and the slight trembling in the voice affects the listening experience and makes people feel that the live performance is unstable.

Online listeners are the main force in voting, and they must take into account any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the online broadcast.

Lin Ruo and the others sat in front of Meng Fanxi. Their makeup and styling were simple. They warmed up their throats before going on stage, and their faces showed a rare nervousness.

Meng Fanxi encouraged them, saying, "Just play to your usual standard. The live stream is the perfect opportunity to showcase your abilities."

The order in which the five of them went on stage was staggered. When it was almost Lin Ruohe's turn, he walked to Meng Fanxi's side, extended his hand, and Meng Fanxi understood and also extended his hand to cover him. The other teammates all came over and did the same in turn.

This was their unspoken understanding; the six of them united as one, pressing their palms down repeatedly, chanting, "Debut! Debut! Debut!"

The highly anticipated vocal performance faltered considerably on the live finale stage, rendering all the trending topics the show had bought, such as "#TheGroupIsGood," useless, as they couldn't risk being ridiculed for it.

The general public found it amusing, and the online trolls of the rival show were also making real-time comments on the top trending topic #TheFinalsOfTheTeam

"As expected, the finals of all talent shows are the most interesting; everyone's true colors are revealed, haha."

"So many of them sing off-key, how dare they call themselves lead singers?"

"Looking forward to seeing what this group does; with all the hype, will their live stream just collapse?"

"We can't take any more praise. The rap group just managed to save face, but the vocal group has already used it all up, lol."

The fans watching the live stream had no time to appreciate the performance; they were busy campaigning and voting, while also worrying about whether their idol would embarrass themselves and be ridiculed.

New fans of the Eternal Six Stars were also a little uneasy, and whispered their concerns in the forum chat: "Praying for the five members of the Vocal group, please let the show broadcast them well."

A long-time fan in the thread replied: "Don't worry, you don't have to believe these guys, but you have to trust Will's judgment. Will used live microphones for all his monthly exams, and the equipment was only slightly better than those plastic microphones. He never failed to get a high grade (not a flag)."

Lin Ruohe, the first of the five members who chose to sing, appeared on stage. The production team designed a segment where he had to sing while walking forward along the long T-shaped runway that extended from the front of the stage to interact closely with the audience.

Not only do they have to sing, but they also have to sing while walking.

Meng Fanxi kept his eyes fixed on the broadcast television. Based on his usual strength, he was sure he could do it. Although Lin Ruohe's vocal strength was still a bit weaker than Zhang Yang and Xu You's, he was still someone who could put a gap between himself and the others.

The only thing that Lin Ruo was nervous about was any unexpected situations that might occur on stage.

Lin Ruohe's first line was very steady. He sang a ballad, and he cleverly chose the theme song from the popular national drama he starred in. The theme song itself was written for the character he played and his family, so his performance at this moment can be considered as fulfilling the wishes of some drama fans.

In the office building of the Weir Company, a large number of people had not yet left work. The computers and televisions in the offices were on, all focused on "Taking the Regiment as the Camp".

Regardless of the outcome of the match, the six boys will remain affiliated with the Will Company the moment the match ends, and they must be prepared for any consequences that may arise after the match.

Many of the agents' offices on the middle floors were empty. They had nothing to do with this trainee talent show extravaganza; they were all out there following the already debuted artists, running their schedules and coordinating their work.

An office in a corner was open, dimly lit, with only the computer screen reflecting the complex expression on the room's occupant's face.

Cui Du doesn't watch every episode. He usually just glances at Lin Ruohe's scenes. Since Lin Ruohe expressed her desire to debut as a group, he has taken on several new talents. He can only watch the entire live broadcast during the finals.

He was stunned when the song title came out.

Lin Ruohe actually chose this song...

Only Cui Du knew that Lin Ruohe was an ambitious person. After becoming an actor, he did not want to be typecast. So even though that national drama was very popular, Lin Ruohe did not over-exploit the role and hoped that everyone would downplay their impression of that character.

The fact that he chose to sing this song now makes no doubt that he wants to use the popularity of this role to ensure his debut—no, to debut alongside these guys.

Cui Du sighed deeply. Lin Ruo was even more immersed in this group than he had imagined.

The air conditioner in the room was turned on, emitting bursts of cool air.

He knew that although Wei Ye had promised that his individual contract would still belong to him after the group was formed, everything would eventually change.

Lin Ruohe's singing was very complete and stable, especially compared to the trainees in front of her, it was a perfect performance. Fans happily let go of their tension and praised her in various ways on the barrage and other platforms.

Our captain is so reliable and reassuring.

[Fans of the drama and fans of both Yong-rok are now satisfied.]

[Just kidding, this is real skill. Even trainees need to be this good to brag about this.]

I'm really looking forward to the next few members!

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Before the fans could even enjoy their joy, they were already starting to worry about their next favorite member appearing on the show.

In between, An Yi and Wu Jianian came on stage and sang very steadily, their level seemed to have stabilized. Many people were surprised that Wu Jianian actually had some skill on stage, which was quite unexpected.

Many of Wu Jianian's fans expressed their gratitude to Meng Fanxi, saying that it was thanks to spending time with Meng Fanxi during the second performance that they saw him going to see a vocal coach every day to practice his voice and build a foundation. They also saw Meng Fanxi leading him in exercise and singing to improve his lung capacity, which is why he made such significant progress.

Meng Fanxi was also happy for Wu Jianian's performance, and he estimated that the members of the "Wings" group in the second performance would be in a similar situation.

He suddenly thought of Zhong Chu. Zhong Chu had chosen dance this time and put his heart and soul into it. At the beginning, the two of them exchanged experiences, but in the last few days, they were so busy that they couldn't even see each other.

Even the theme song was only briefly mentioned before they were assigned to different styling rooms, and we'll only see them on stage.

Gu Huailang and Ren Yuchen appeared one after the other. The former chose an upbeat song that contrasted sharply with his usual style, while the latter chose an English song. Both of them performed exceptionally well, completely stunning the audience who already had high expectations for them.

How can we compare them? This Eternal Six-Star rating is quite something.

They're totally competitive! I feel like the auto-tuning on their regular shows is something only haters would do. The live broadcast is way more impressive than the pre-recorded version.

[Zhang Yang and Xu You haven't appeared yet. If Meng Fanxi comes on stage, his vocals will be absolutely amazing.]

[It's so good, so incredibly good! I'm just an ordinary person, I just love listening to good songs.]

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The vocal group became more and more like a battle of gods as the competition progressed, completely sweeping away the gloom from before. The show's purchased trending topics for good songs also rose accordingly, and were clicked by casual viewers and pushed to the top of the list.

Xu You and Zhang Yang appeared one after the other. Gao Xinyi, who was sandwiched between them, suddenly said that she had a stomachache and looked like she was sweating from the pain. The production team had to adjust the order of appearance at the last minute.

The on-site doctor examined Gao Xinyi and said he might have eaten something wrong, so he received emergency treatment. The contestants had developed feelings for each other after spending so many days together, and seeing Gao Xinyi in such pain, they all suggested that he be the last to perform.

This little incident was broadcast live via text, and everyone wished Gao Xinyi a speedy recovery.

Xu You and Zhang Yang usually like to make sophisticated and experimental music, but they also know that the finals are not a time to take risks, especially since they are both eager to debut as a group.

They both chose the song that would score the most points.

Xu You chose an upbeat song, while Zhang Yang chose a majestic track. The two songs had different styles, but both featured fancy high notes, presenting the audience with an auditory feast.

All the clips of the five members singing in Eternal Six Stars were screen-recorded and posted on social media platforms and video websites. The number of views for each member kept rising, and some editing masters quickly cut the clips of the five members together and even unethically added comparisons with other members.

The popularity is ridiculously high, with the top comments in the video's comment section exceeding 10,000 likes.

"The six eternal stars are on another layer."

"I suddenly understand Will Company. It's not just that these five are strong enough. Don't forget, Meng Fanxi, who went solo in Dance, hasn't even appeared yet. Putting six such strong people in one group is great for the audience, but Will Company feels like they're losing out big time! The Paradox group next door only has An Yi who is barely strong enough to match these guys, but if they hype up the other members of the CP group, they can get more attention. So it's understandable that Will Company thinks it's a waste."

"I don't think it's a waste. Wouldn't it be too boring if all the groups followed that formula these days? I just like the Eternal Six Stars. I've never been a fan of any stars before, and this is the first time I've ever been a fan and I've gotten such a good one."

Some sarcastic and cynical comments also appeared in the comments section.

"Don't exaggerate so much. These five have proven their strength, but there's another one who hasn't even appeared yet, and you're already hyping them up to the skies?"

"I want to see how Meng Fanxi performs; the competition in the dance group is fierce too."

"Is Meng Fanxi choreographing? If he were to compete with those dance masters in terms of technique, would he be able to win?"

After all the vocal group performances were completed, Gao Xinyi was the last to perform. She finished her performance smoothly and seemed to have improved a lot.

The individual performances by the dance group have begun.

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A note from the author:

The last part will cover all kinds of movies, TV shows, and variety shows, but it won't be as detailed as "Group Camp." I won't spoil too much, thank you for your support!