Chapter 140 The Fourth Performance 13.0

The practice room version of the performance was recorded in the morning. Adhering to the principle of making the best use of resources and saving wherever possible, the program team scheduled the second ranking announcement in the afternoon, so that the contestants would not have to do makeup twice.

Lu Wei wasn't dumbfounded when she heard this arrangement. Ever since she started competing, she'd rarely gotten off work at a normal time. Even if she'd ostensibly finished filming, she'd still be dragged by the staff to "prepare for interviews, prepare for interviews, prepare for interviews."

For variety show recordings, forget about reversing day and night. It is normal to have no distinction between day and night. She has long been accustomed to the program crew's non-stop fancy operations.

But... just because she'd gotten used to it and successfully explained it to herself, that didn't mean all the other contestants weren't affected. Lu Wei could clearly sense a heavy atmosphere emanating from everyone's heads after the staff's announcement.

She didn't need to elaborate on the significance of the words "elimination" and "ranking" in competitive programming. This matter lodged in her throat like a fishbone, its presence impossible to ignore.

Everyone's spirits were visibly declining, and Lu Wei inevitably exuded a sense of frustration and repression. In her opinion, no one was wrong; the fault lay with the production team. They were truly awful, and they were too good at making things up.

In any case, I hope everyone can adjust their emotions before recording, fully display their results, and achieve what they want in Ershun.

Thinking of this, Lu Wei stood by the dressing table, took a long breath, drank a big sip of iced American coffee to reduce the swelling, and suppressed his complicated thoughts.

Seeing the previous contestant leave, the makeup artist was ready. She leaned over slightly and greeted, "Thank you for your help."

"It's my duty." The makeup artist pointed at the chair and motioned Lu Wei to sit down first.

Unlike the heavy and colorful stage makeup, this time the makeup is only for the practice room and the recording room. Without the assistance of lighting, the appearance of large sequins, glitter, contouring and highlights will be very abrupt, so the contestants' makeup is relatively casual.

Due to time restrictions, there are only two hairstyles: ponytail and loose hair.

The clothes are training suits of uniform color.

Compared with the official stage, it is definitely simple, but compared with the practice room versions recorded by popular groups, it is actually not much different. After all, it has everything it should have.

"Is it okay? Is there anything that needs to be modified?" The makeup artist put down the setting spray, removed the baffle on Lu Wei's face and asked.

Although everything is kept simple, the necessary inquiry process still needs to be followed.

"No, it's very good, thank you teacher." Lu Wei shook his head. His whole face had a matte texture, with almost no net feeling, and his neck and face were the same color.

The eyeliner is slightly raised, not too pale or yellow, and the more you look at it, the more you want to take out your phone and snap a picture. The makeup artist hired by the program team is trustworthy.

"Okay, good luck!" The makeup artist nodded and gave his blessings after finishing the contestant's makeup.

"Thank you." Lu Wei smiled and waved, then left the makeup room and walked to the door of the practice room where the equipment was set up.

Through the open door, she saw the team members, already in full makeup, adjusting their training uniforms in front of the mirror, rolling and unrolling the hems. If these weren't the uniforms from the production team, Lu Wei suspected they would have used props to make significant changes.

Because she had done the same thing in junior high school, using scissors to cut a few holes in the raw edges of jeans that she seldom wore, and turning a T-shirt that she seldom wore into the shape of a vest.

As time goes by, the feeling of tossing and turning has faded a lot.

Seeing Lu Wei standing at the door and not coming in, An Zhuxuan quickly waved to her.

"Xiao Wei, I have some extra rubber bands here. Do you want me to help you tie up the back of your dress?"

"Thank you. Can I take a look first to see if it's suitable?" Lu Wei did not directly refuse or accept.

"OK."

Hearing the reply, Lu Wei lifted the hem of her dress a little, pinched it with her hands, revealing a little of her waistline, turned around in front of the mirror, and when she felt okay, she let it down again.

An Zhuxuan stood aside and watched quietly, without making any suggestions. The main reason was that she realized that Lu Wei didn't need to shorten the hem of her clothes to visually lengthen her legs and shorten her upper body.

What else is there to say? Everyone is wearing the same clothes anyway, and no matter how others change it, it won’t make much difference.

Lu Wei tried it out and said to An Zhuxuan, "Sorry, thank you, Captain."

She felt that she was not suitable for showing her waistline, and it would feel loose if she let it down.

"It's okay, it's okay." An Zhuxuan waved her hand nonchalantly. If she even cared about this, her heart must be as small as a needle hole.

[night] As the team gradually gathered, while the staff were debugging the equipment, Lu Wei took the initiative to bring up the topic and asked his teammates, "Are you all nervous?"

From the moment she entered the practice room, she observed her teammates, sensing any anxiety or apprehension, and only then raised questions at crucial moments. She hoped to strike while the iron was hot, raising everyone's morale and allowing them to focus on the performance itself.

An Zhuxuan understood what Lu Wei meant and quickly replied in a funny way: "I didn't, but my little heart is beating so fast, it may have its own ideas."

Kong Yufei glanced at Lu Wei, thought for a moment, and said something half-heartedly: "I'm a little nervous. I don't know if there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. I hope we can leave no regrets this time."

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the contestants in both groups A and B turned to her. Everyone had watched last night's show, and Kong Yufei's image of being easily provoked was deeply rooted in everyone's minds. The sun hadn't risen in the west yet, yet she was actually considering her teammates' feelings.

It's incredible.

Han Shuying pursed her lips and showed a sarcastic look. It seemed that it was directed at her, damn Kong Yufei.

Fortunately, I didn't go head-on into it this time, otherwise there would be no chance to save my reputation.

Jiang Yilin noticed the look Kong Yufei gave Lu Wei. It turned out that what the netizens said was right. As long as the variables were controlled, Kong Yufei would restrain her arrogance.

Isn't this actively creating a persona for Lu Wei and raising her status? Why can't she meet such a teammate? At most, she meets Han Shuying, who looks reformed but actually hasn't changed much.

Tsk...I'm really impressed.

Lu Wei noticed the strange looks from those around her, but she chose not to pay attention. Instead, she actively accepted the friendly signals and said with a smile, "As long as we all keep moving towards the same goal and the same direction, I believe that sooner or later we will meet at the end."

"Yeah." Kong Yufei raised the corners of her mouth, and there was a smile in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Seeing that the remaining two teammates were still silent, Lu Wei cast his gaze on them. He had brought up this topic specifically for them. If it ended here, it would be a bit regrettable.

"I'm fine. I have everyone here with me, so there's nothing to worry about." Su Zhenrun sensed Lu Wei's concern, and a warm feeling crossed her heart. She did have an obsession with her ranking, but now that it was a foregone conclusion, she could only look forward.

Maybe I can catch up through the fourth public performance.

"I'm fine, I just hope I can present this song completely." Min Cairong shook her head, and the uneasiness in her heart was relieved a lot as she spoke.

According to the ranking order, she is at great risk of being eliminated. This practice room recording, which is not a stage, may be her last performance.

Therefore, don't leave any regrets for yourself.

After hearing the two people's answers, Lu Wei didn't think about the twists and turns of 12345 in his mind, but turned his gaze to An Zhuxuan.

Let their captain put an end to this matter.

An Zhuxuan really likes Lu Wei, a teammate who doesn't fight for the spotlight or the right to speak. She will write a short essay to praise him when she has time. But for now, she still has to fulfill her duties. She smiled and said in a raised voice, "In that case, let's all cheer for him!"

After saying that, An Zhuxuan used the simplest method to stretch out her palm, with the back of her hand facing the ceiling and the palm facing the ground, and placed it in the air.

Lu Wei, Kong Yufei, Su Zhenrun, and Min Cairong approached one after another, feeling each other's warmth. Then they looked at each other and said firmly to their teammates beside them: "Keep going!"

Jiang Yilin, who was watching from the sidelines, quickly followed the movements with her group. The two groups formed two small circles, neither intermingling nor having much in common.

Everything was ready, and the staff said, "We can start now. Group A, please go first."

"Okay," Jiang Yilin agreed on behalf of the team, raising no objections. It couldn't be helped; the production team always paid meticulous attention to details like this. Teams of six were Group A, and teams of five were Group B.

The team that has an innate advantage will naturally start recording first.

Seeing this, Lu Wei and her teammates retreated outside. As they left, she nodded slightly to Song Yuji. It wasn't that they couldn't stand behind the camera, but they were afraid of affecting others, so they left the filming area quickly and efficiently.

Song Yuji smiled broadly in response. In this group, Lu Wei was more like her teammate than the others.

Half a minute later, the sound of music filtered through the glass door. Lu Wei followed the rhythm, gesturing slightly. An Zhuxuan and the others saw this and quickly followed suit. To avoid making any noise, they didn't move, simply immersing themselves in the melody.

The music in the room played three times, and they danced three times until Han Shuying and others pushed open the door and walked out of the room, then they moved.

As they passed by, Song Yuji whispered to Lu Wei, "Come on."

"Thank you, I will." Lu Wei replied seriously. If the situation just now had not allowed it, she would have given Song Yujie encouragement.