Chapter 055 Second Performance 19.0

The rehearsal had a perfect start, and Lu Wei and his teammates were more confident and in a more stable state.

Some minor issues regarding the spacing between standing positions can be quickly adjusted without the stage director even having to say much. Just by watching the recorded video twice, they can be corrected.

The entire process was completed in less than half the time of other groups. Even the team members themselves were amazed at the efficiency.

That doesn't make sense...

Because this group has three contestants who ranked high in the first public performance, the other members are not too worried about the results of the second public performance, so there is no need to cause any trouble.

Therefore, everyone is equally concerned about Groups A and B, and there is no obvious bias towards one side or diverting all attention.

But... the gap between the two groups is visibly large. Their performance in Group B is obvious to all. Their personal emotional state has improved by more than one level. These cannot be faked.

It can't be that there is no chemistry between me and my former teammates, right?

That's so sad.

If you are eliminated, you will still have to return to your original team and face the same group of people.

If I could learn how to improve my condition, would the future be easier?

The difference between them and the higher-ranked contestants, and the reason why they are not favored by the audience, may be their lack of emotional mobilization.

An Zhuxuan's brain was spinning wildly, and her eyes kept scanning Lu Wei and Jin Youli. If she had a chance to stay, she would have to cling to the thighs of these two people.

Being a foil is fine, being a follower is fine, it is better than scheming and planning hard but getting nothing in the end. The stage is the foundation of her existence.

Cao Youmei noticed An Zhuxuan's wandering eyes and knew that this person was up to no good and must have the same idea as her.

If given the chance, who wouldn't want to take advantage of the popularity and suck some blood? The key lies in whether the blood donor is willing, what she can contribute for it, and what role she plays in the relationship between the two.

If someone is unwilling to pay anything and just wants to get something for free, Cao Yumei can't imagine what kind of beating he will get in the end.

Forget it...

She couldn't handle Jin Youli, and she was at her wit's end. This was good enough for now, maintaining good team camaraderie would likely warm up to her, more or less, to their supporters.

After thinking it through, the team members retracted their gazes, pretended nothing had happened, and stood still.

Lu Wei and Jin Youli looked at each other, their brain waves connected smoothly, and after quickly understanding each other's views on the matter, they turned their heads away at the same time to put an end to it.

As long as the team isn't experiencing any major issues, disputes, or unexpected events, there's no need to delve into what others are thinking. Living a life of nagging frustration is also tiring.

"Okay, everyone, go change your clothes first, and then go have lunch. If we have enough time, we can work out the details." Jin Youli called out and prepared to take the team members away. The rehearsal location was crowded with people, and they would hinder the staff.

"Yeah, let's go." An Zhuxuan responded actively, determined to show her unity and friendship in front of the camera.

"Let's go, it will be bad if it affects other people." Cao Yumei agreed with understanding.

Hearing the team members singing in unison, Jin Youli's eyes flickered with satisfaction. The team was well led, the members got along well, and there were no incidents during the rehearsal. What did this mean?

This shows that she was a very capable captain and played a decisive role.

Tsk...

Lu Wei smacked her lips. She'd been eating the same melons so many times that she was actually getting a bit bored. A mother's love can sour, and so can flower studies. Well, there wasn't anything new to watch now.

Li Enxing first glanced at Jin Youli, then glanced at Lu Wei. For the first time, he felt a desire to explore them in depth. These two people seemed to have their own set of standards for doing things, and lived their lives to the best of their ability within the scope permitted by the rules.

There is no internal friction and no entanglement.

How is this done?

I can’t learn it and I can’t figure it out.

Lu Wei blinked calmly. Li Enxing's curiosity was too strong, which was very different from her usual style.

Maybe he has come to terms with it?

Maybe you want to eat more melon?

Anyway...it looks weird.

The group, who were highly active mentally, did not chat too much in reality. They quietly followed the staff back to the dressing room to change out of their performance costumes.

After finishing their lunch, which was the same old thing in a new bottle, Lu Wei and his teammates discussed again the problems that had been written down in the error correction book during this period, contributing to their small goal of achieving a flawless performance in the official performance.

Unfortunately... there are only 24 hours and 1440 minutes in a day. Not long after, the staff came to the rest room and tore the members of Group B into pieces.

Lu Wei also returned to his original team according to the arrangement.

Seeing Lu Wei appear, Han Xuanzhen and others felt very complicated. Everyone knew she would take off, but they didn't expect her to fly so fast and so high.

With the blessing of popularity, even if they don't fit in and don't interact with their teammates, what's the big deal? Others will probably blame them, saying they are ostracizing Lu Wei.

No one wants to deny anything. They did lose control of their emotions and behaved in some unfriendly ways because of the huge gap between them.

But this does not mean that Lu Wei was completely right. She never stood on the same front with her teammates from the beginning to the end, and did not make even the slightest change for the team.

Are you saying that she can't accommodate or cater to you?

How is that possible? Even a fool would know that it's fake.

At this point, no one in this team is innocent.

Fortunately... everything is not that bad, at least the team still maintains superficial harmony.

Lu Wei saw the complicated expressions on her teammates' faces. Before the second public performance was broadcast, no one knew how the production team would edit it, and whether they would push her towards the villain role.

There was no point in saying anything now; she had never intended to oppose any of the contestants from the beginning. Being manipulated by the rules and making things difficult for each other was the most boring thing.

Therefore, she restrained her facial expressions, not letting the camera capture any emotions, and stood quietly at the corner of the team.

"How was the rehearsal this morning?" Jin Nayan asked with concern. She had watched the main episode that aired last night and read some of the negative reviews. She was torn between the personal and team aspects.

"It's fine, no problem." Lu Wei answered simply, not intending to ask a few more questions to continue the topic.

"That's good." Jin Nayan smoothed her lips, not knowing what to say. The distance between the two of them was growing, and the gap between them was growing.

After the words were spoken, no one spoke. Everyone stood there in silence, letting the awkwardness spread.

There seemed to be a huge gap between them and the other teams. While others were chatting and laughing in groups of three or four, cheering each other up, they looked at each other in silence and didn't care about each other.

"[MIDI] Group A can start makeup!" The staff shouted loudly, pulling them out of the silence.

Arriving at the dressing room and getting her new performance clothes, Lu Wei suddenly realized something: she seemed to have a small problem.

She'd been constantly self-suggesting, and even before the show even started, she'd naturally become emotionally aroused whenever she saw a change in the contestants. Lu Wei figured she didn't harbor any deep hatred for her former teammates, so there was no need to sink into despair every time she saw someone from Group A and become more active when she saw someone from Group B.

OMG, if she hadn't realized this, she would have driven herself to schizophrenia.

No, no, she needed to adjust. Performances were performances, practice was practice, and life was life. Her teammates' boredom was their own business. She needed to embrace a happy attitude every day and look at the world.

Lu Wei shook his head and shifted his attention to the performance costume in his hand.

Red and black color scheme, hollow design, perfect for going out on the streets.

It's okay, nothing major wrong with it. Stage costumes are basically the same, as long as they're not too outrageous, she can accept it.

After the clothes were changed, the staff member who modified the makeup was still the sister who was in charge in the morning.

The overall makeup style was readjusted with the song. The high ponytail was let down, and eyeliner, eye shadow, and contouring were superimposed crazily, and the impact continued to increase.

From a campus youth to a cool street girl.

"OK, remember don't run around after you get off the stage tomorrow. Change into your performance clothes and come to the dressing room quickly." The makeup artist gave careful instructions. She was responsible for a total of 5 contestants, so she didn't want to be too late.

"Okay, I understand, thank you, teacher." Lu Wei nodded and responded obediently.

After completing their makeup, the group returned to the rehearsal site and repeated the same process.

Standing on the stage, even before the music started, Lu Wei knew where the problem would lie. She couldn't see her teammates' excitement, couldn't sense their outward emotions.

The stage director touched her chin. She was quite impressed by this group of contestants. The two completely different rehearsals in the first public performance were unforgettable. She hoped that a similar incident would not happen this time.

A melody rang out through the in-ear monitor. Not wanting to be affected, Lu Wei manually activated the depression blocker. He detached himself and stared resolutely ahead, his eyes serving no other purpose than conveying his emotions on the square screen.

The stage director looked alternately at Lu Wei and the other members. Sometimes, it's not good to make a single member stand out too much; the camera shots are too fragmented. It doesn't feel like a group, more like a random street dance challenge. The dance was in perfect unison, but the pitch was just so-so, with the high notes dropping two notches.

After watching for a day, it was not just Lu Wei. Many players who performed well in Group B became flops once they returned to their original teams.

It’s not so much a chemical reaction as it is letting go of restraints and releasing the chains that have locked you down.