Chapter 5 Initial Rating Ended

After the recording, the contestants dragged their tired bodies and walked silently towards the bus arranged by the program team.

Without the camera following, everyone seemed exceptionally silent, and a depressing atmosphere filled the air.

The tension and excitement of the day had long been replaced by the fatigue of the late night, and everyone's face was filled with tiredness.

Xie Qingyu walked at the end of the team, with his head down, his thoughts a little vague.

The original 'Xie Qingyu''s' body was just that of a very ordinary and poorly trained high school student, unable to withstand the intensity of consecutive stage performances.

During the final test, he was already trying to finish the stage despite his body's protests.

Xie Qingyu took a deep breath, trying to sober himself up.

After walking out of the recording venue, the contestants tried to cheer up.

Outside the railing, there were a few fans waiting there, holding cheering signs in their hands, with anticipation written all over their faces.

Although it was already early morning, they still insisted on waiting just to take a look at their favorite contestants.

It was late at night, but the fans' enthusiasm remained undiminished. In the quiet night, their shouts were particularly clear.

"Bai Lang! Langbao, mommy is here to see you!" A fan of Bai Lang was so excited that his feet were jumping, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes.

Gu Qi's fans were not to be outdone. They rolled their eyes and shouted loudly:

"Xiaoxiao, you must take good care of yourself. You are not allowed to lose weight. Eat well. You are losing weight again!"

Qian Song's fans cried, choked with sobs, and vigorously waved the banners in their hands:

"Qian Song! Go, go, go! Don't be afraid, You Song is always whining."

At this time, a voice of "Come on, Bai Lang, Bai Lang, Bao" came from the crowd. As soon as the CP fan who shouted this finished speaking, the fans of Bai Lang and Gu Lang rolled their eyes at the same time, obviously not satisfied with the words of this CP fan.

"Wei Liangchen, you are so handsome!"

The fans who can still stay here at this point are undoubtedly true fans. The love of star-chasing girls for their idols is like the vast stars, endless.

Hearing the fans' shouts, although Bai Lang was not good at speaking, he still raised his hands and responded to the fans' love seriously, as if to say that he felt their love.

Gu Qie smiled gently and said softly, "Everyone should take good care of themselves."

Qian Song's eyes were red, and he bowed deeply to his fans, tears streaming down his face unconsciously.

Wei Liangchen raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a handsome smile. He nodded to the fans and waved his hand. His appearance instantly attracted another burst of screams.

The other contestants nearby looked at this scene with envy in their eyes.

One contestant whispered to the person next to him, "I wish I could have so many fans someday."

Some contestants silently clenched their fists and secretly resolved to work harder.

Seeing that it was getting late, Gu Zheng spoke again, his voice soft and with a hint of worry: "Everyone, go home quickly. It's so late, please be careful on the road."

Several other contestants nodded.

The fans heard this, shouted loudly, and watched them get on the bus and leave.

Of course, in addition to the fans, there are also several fans who come to "buy shares" in advance, which is indispensable for the draft.

They stood aside, cameras in hand, discussing the contestants' performance in low voices.

"Wei Liangchen really doesn't look photogenic. He's much more handsome in real life than he is in camera." A fan whispered with a hint of regret in her tone.

"I like Leo. I'm really attracted to his puppy-dog looks." Another fan said with a smile, pointing the camera in her hand at Leo and taking a few photos.

Just then, a fangirl named Lin Lulu noticed Xie Qingyu.

She was just casually glancing at the contestants, but Xie Qingyu's figure made her stop involuntarily.

The moonlight fell on Xie Qingyu's body, outlining his slender figure.

Her eyelashes appeared particularly long in the moonlight, and there was a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but she still exuded an indescribable cold temperament.

Lin Lulu's camera involuntarily pointed at him, and the moment she pressed the shutter, she seemed to have captured some indescribable beauty.

Xie Qingyu didn't notice the cameras of the fans, he just walked quickly towards the bus prepared by the program crew.

The movements were clean and neat, without any drag, as if out of tune with the surrounding noise.

Lin Lulu watched Xie Qingyu get on the bus before she came to her senses.

She couldn't wait to look through the photos in the camera, browsing through them one by one.

Suddenly, her finger stopped on one of the photos and her eyes lit up instantly.

"Oh my God, this is a divine picture!" Lin Lulu couldn't help but exclaimed.

In the photo, Xie Qingyu is standing in the moonlight with her head slightly lowered. Her eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her face, and the whole person seems to be shrouded in a soft halo.

His expression was calm and profound, as if he was isolated from the whole world, yet he held an irresistible attraction.

The girls around heard her exclamation and came over.

After seeing the photos, they couldn't help but sigh: "It's amazing! It's simply a fairy product. It's so amazing without any refinement. It's hard to come by, Lulu baby, ah ah ah, don't forget each other when you become rich!"

"Why didn't I notice this precious little brother? What's his name?"

"I searched it up, and it seems her name is Xie Qingyu. Who took the official photo? I can't recognize her at all."

Lin Lulu smiled and said, "It seems that this trip was not in vain. I picked this brother, and I will ensure that he will be successful."

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After Xie Qingyu got on the bus, he found a seat by the window and sat down.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and tried to relax.

Although his body was tired, his mind was still active.

The performance on the first stage, the evaluation from the mentor, the future competition... everything was swirling in his mind.

Just then, he felt someone sitting down next to him.

Xie Qingyu opened his eyes and saw Leo looking at him with shining eyes, like an excited puppy.

"Brother!" Leo lowered his voice, a hint of excitement in his tone, "Can I call you that?"

Xie Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Of course, how did you get on this car?"

Leo scratched his head and said sheepishly, "I saw you get on this car, so I followed you. You performed really well today, and I wanted to talk to you more."

Xie Qingyu looked at Leo's eyes full of expectation, and her heart couldn't help but soften.

He nodded and said softly, "Thank you. You performed very well today."

When Leo heard the compliment, a bright smile immediately appeared on his face: "Really? I was worried that my dancing wasn't good enough!"

Xie Qingyu smiled and said nothing more. He leaned against the car window and looked out.

The night is deep and the moonlight shines on the ground, as if adding a touch of tenderness to this tired night.

The bus drove slowly in the night. The cabin was completely silent, with only the low hum of the engine and the occasional whispers of the contestants.

Leo sat next to Xie Qingyu, his eyes shining, as if he had countless things to say but was afraid to disturb him.

After a while, Leo finally couldn't help it and asked in a low voice: "Brother, can I share a dormitory with you?"

Xie Qingyu opened her eyes, glanced at him sideways, and raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Of course, but the dormitory allocation should be arranged by the program team. We may not be able to choose it ourselves."

After hearing this, Leo showed a hint of disappointment on his face, but he quickly cheered up and blinked his eyes: "If you can choose, would you be willing to share a dormitory with me?"

Xie Qingyu looked at Leo's eyes full of expectation, and his heart softened. He nodded affirmatively.

When Leo heard this answer, a smile instantly appeared on his face, like a puppy who had received a reward.

He couldn't help but move closer to Xie Qingyu, his tone carrying a hint of coquettishness: "Then it's settled! If the production team lets us choose, you must choose me!"

Xie Qingyu looked at Leo's innocent look and couldn't help but reach out and touch his head, her movements as gentle as if she was comforting a small animal: "Okay, I promise you."

After Leo was patted on the head, the smile on his face became even brighter.

He leaned back in his seat contentedly and muttered quietly, "That's great! I'll definitely be happy if I share a dormitory with you."

Xie Qingyu withdrew his hand, looked out the window again, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

In the night, the moonlight shines on the treetops on the roadside, casting a soft light and shadow.

The mood was also much lighter because of Leo's constant enthusiasm.

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The bus slowly stopped in front of the dormitory building. The contestants dragged their tired bodies off the bus and lined up to collect their luggage.

The luggage was handed over to the staff in advance before the recording of the program to be taken to the dormitory. After everyone received the luggage, several staff members came over with boxes and announced a "bad news".

"Mobile phones, snacks, etc. are prohibited items and must be handed over to the production team for safekeeping. Please train diligently and focus on preparing for the upcoming competition."

Although the contestants were mentally prepared, they still couldn't help but wail when they heard the news.

After all, mobile phones are not only a communication tool for them, but also an important channel to understand the trends in the outside world.

Many people secretly hide spare phones in case of emergency.

However, Xie Qingyu does not have this "luxury" worry - he uses a sixth-hand mobile phone that has been eliminated from the market and has almost no functions except making calls.

"This is too cruel! They even take away my cell phone?" One contestant exaggeratedly covered his chest with his hands, looking heartbroken.

"My snacks! My source of happiness!" Another contestant hugged his bag of potato chips, looking reluctant.

The staff was followed by a photographer, whose camera was focused on the contestants' reactions.

Everyone knew that this was exactly the kind of "program effect" the production team wanted, so they all cooperated with the performance and exaggeratedly expressed their "pain."

After all, one more shot means one more chance of exposure.

Xie Qingyu stood aside and silently handed over his mobile phone.

His movements were crisp and decisive, without any unnecessary performance, and he just smiled faintly.

The staff looked at him, seemed a little surprised by his calmness, but didn't say much.

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After collecting their phones, the contestants finally carried their luggage into the dormitory building. The dormitory was a six-person room with the names of the players staying on the door.

Leo took the lead, rushed into the corridor and turned around, then quickly ran back with disappointment written all over his face.

"Brother, we didn't get the same dormitory..." Leo's voice was low, like a puppy drenched in the rain, with a hint of grievance in his eyes.

Xie Qingyu was amused by his tone and reached out to ruffle his hair: "It's okay, the dormitory is next door, we can meet anytime."

After hearing this, Leo's eyes brightened a little, but he was still a little unwilling: "I know where my brother's dormitory is. I'll take you there!"

Xie Qingyu nodded and followed Leo to the door of dormitory 122.

The label outside the door listed the names of the contestants staying there: Gu Qiong, Xie Qingyu, Wei Ran, Liu Xiu, Wei Liangchen, and a contestant whom Xie Qingyu had no impression of - Ding Zai.

"It seems that the program team arranged it randomly." Xie Qingyu glanced at the list and thought silently in his heart.

After Leo sent Xie Qingyu to the dormitory door, he reluctantly carried his luggage back to his dormitory 126.

As he walked, he looked back at Xie Qingyu from time to time, his eyes full of anticipation and reluctance.

Xie Qingyu smiled and watched him enter the dormitory before opening her own door.

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There were already two people packing their luggage in the dormitory, Wei Liangchen and Wei Ran.

When Wei Liangchen saw Xie Qingyu come in, he smiled and nodded as a greeting, and then continued to pack his things.

Wei Ran seemed a little shy. She wanted to say hello to Xie Qingyu, but she didn't know what to say and seemed a little embarrassed.

Xie Qingyu took the initiative to speak, his tone casual: "Hello, I am Xie Qingyu."

Wei Ran was obviously relieved when she heard Xie Qingyu's voice and quickly responded, "Hello, I'm Wei Ran. I was a little nervous just now. Sorry."

Xie Qingyu smiled and said, "It's okay. We'll be roommates from now on. Please take care of me."

Weiran nodded with a grateful smile on her face.

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Xie Qingyu put down his luggage and began to look around the dormitory.

The dormitory is not big. There are two bunk beds on the left, one on the right, and a long table in the middle.

The beds have been assigned and the contestants' names are posted next to them.

The person on the upper bed by the door on the left is Ding Zai, and the person on the lower bed is Wei Ran; the person on the upper bed by the window is Gu Qiong, and the person on the lower bed is Wei Liangchen.

There is only a bunk bed on the right, the wardrobe is near the door, the upper bed near the window is for Liu Xiu, and the lower bed is for Xie Qingyu.

Xie Qingyu didn't have much luggage, just two sets of clothes and some simple daily necessities.

As soon as he took out his things, Liu Xiu came in carrying his luggage.

When Liu Xiu saw the bed arrangement, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Xie Qingyu, um... I'm a little afraid of heights. Can we switch? I'll take the lower bunk and you the upper bunk?"

There was a hint of pleading in Liu Xiu's tone, but his eyes kept flashing.

Xie Qingyu glanced at him and understood what he meant, but he didn't point it out. He nodded and said calmly, "Okay, I have no problem."

Liu Xiu immediately smiled gratefully: "Thank you so much! You are such a kind person!"

Xie Qingyu smiled faintly and didn't say much. He didn't care whether he slept on the upper or lower bunk.

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After packing his luggage, Xie Qingyu took the basin and went out to wash up.

Hot water is available in the dormitory building 24 hours a day, which is very "humane".

Xie Qingyu currently does not have the conditions to do so and can only simply wash up.

After washing up, Xie Qingyu found that Ding Zai had fallen asleep on the upper bunk with steady breathing. It was obvious that he was the first one to finish cleaning.

Wei Liangchen and Wei Ran finished their skin care and tiptoed into bed.

After Liu Xiu came back from washing up, Gu Qicai arrived late, followed by a photographer.

As an S-level player, Gu Qiong enjoys special camera treatment.

After he entered the room and saw that everyone had rested, he nodded to Xie Qingyu and Liu Xiu as a greeting.

Then, he turned to the photographer and whispered, "You've worked hard. You should take a rest too."

Liu Xiu seemed to want to talk to Gu Yan, but when he saw that he had no intention of responding, he shut up in disappointment.

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Xie Qingyu climbed onto the upper bunk, lay down and looked at the time. It was almost 4 a.m., so he had to hurry and get some rest.

The dormitory gradually became quiet, with only the sound of light breathing and the occasional sound of turning over.

The moonlight shone through the window and kissed the corners of Xie Qingyu's eyes, adding a touch of tenderness to this tired night.

Xie Qingyu's thoughts gradually became blurred and he fell into a deep sleep.