"Ahem, those two kids are indeed very handsome!" The ever-kind Ai Yi stepped in to mediate again, saying, "Let's discuss the rating."

The initial performance is evaluated by the mentors. Each mentor writes down their desired rating on a piece of paper, and it's generally a matter of majority rule. If the differences are too large, then a discussion is held.

There was almost no disagreement in this group; everyone gave it a D grade. Only Zheng Feicai gave it an F because the two sang off-key.

Shen Hanquan: "Please welcome the next group of trainees to the stage."

The subsequent performances were unremarkable, with few noteworthy stages.

Watching their performance, Shi Xi felt more confident in herself.

Half an hour ago: Waaaaah, how am I qualified to be a mentor!

Half an hour later: Forgive my bluntness, but everyone here is trash.

However, Shi Xi didn't get many opportunities to comment; most of the time, it was Shen Hanquan and the others who were giving their critiques.

Shi Xi was too lazy to say more.

The script didn't give her much room to maneuver; it clearly stated who would be given the extra test and what questions they would be asked.

The five mentors on stage are all just tools.

Shi Xi was happy to just go through the motions; she wanted more of these kinds of gigs where she could earn money without saying a word!

After some mediocre low-star trainees took the stage, finally some five-star trainees did.

Shi Xi lazily raised her eyes, wanting to see who this trainee was who could earn the show's five-star treatment.

The stage lights up, and a group of five walks in, each with a confident smile on their face.

This group's performance was indeed excellent. Although it was far from being as good as the mentors' performance, it was still a high-scoring stage performance among the trainees.

Among them, Bai Cangyang was the center who was asked questions and given additional tests.

He was handsome and dashing, his dance was fluid, and his vocals were passable. He even did an extra original rap performance, which ignited the audience.

No wonder he was given a five-star rating; his strength is indeed outstanding.

After a discussion among the five mentors, Bai Cangyang from this group received an A grade.

Shen Hanquan: "Congratulations to Bai Cangyang, A-level."

The stage lights flashed, and the background music exclusive to A-level students began to play.

The first A in the entire game!

Bai Cangyang's face was full of excitement and disbelief as he kept thanking him.

Shi Xi twirled the pen, guessing that he probably didn't even know he had been marked with five stars.

Otherwise, with his acting skills, he wouldn't need to be a trainee; he could become an actor directly.

Shen Hanquan: "Please welcome the next group of trainees to the stage."

Shi Xi turned to the next page of the resume, her eyes lighting up.

Finally, it's Pei Kai's turn.

The group that came on stage this time consisted of three people. They were originally an eight-person group, but this time only three of them came.

Pei Kai is the team leader, but there are no notes after his name. On the contrary, his teammate Li Jinfan has four stars after his name, with the note "cue extra singing audition".

Shi Xi's lips curled slightly as she glanced at Pei Kai, her expression a mixture of schadenfreude and pity.

You practiced tirelessly in the dance studio, but unfortunately the production team didn't promote you.

She had no intention of deliberately making things difficult for Pei Kai.

Pei Kai is handsome and aloof, and even his smile is cold and indifferent.

But Li Jinfan, who was in the same group, was different. When he smiled, his big eyes almost squinted, his smile was bright and sunny, and his voice revealed a lively and outgoing personality, like a cute little puppy next door.

The group's performance began.

Shi Xi could tell that the group's dance performance was simpler than what Pei Kai had practiced on his own, which better highlighted his teammates' singing skills. Especially Li Jinfan's high notes; despite his seemingly soft voice, his high notes were incredibly steady, stunning the entire audience.

After the performance, the audience erupted in applause.

Zheng Feicai was pleasantly surprised and asked Li Jinfan to do an additional singing test.