Chapter 144 The second ranking announcement ends

With Li Enxing's fall, the players in the middle tier increasingly looked toward the top. Rankings aren't static, and positions aren't fixed forever; they all have the opportunity to climb higher.

Sensing this distinct aura, Lu Wei's gaze passed through the filming equipment and rested on the crew. This wasn't just a hint, it was almost an explicit statement. Competition was the main theme of their variety show.

That’s good, at least it’s out in the open, at least everyone can touch the fruit.

As their rankings get closer to the top, contestants like Jiang Yilin and Han Shuying, who did not perform well on the third public performance, are becoming increasingly anxious.

It’s definitely not the case that you will be eliminated, but I’m afraid that you will fall too hard and won’t be able to get up or go back up.

Lee Jae-hyun glanced at the information on his cue card and continued to address the contestant booth, "The 15 contestants have left a very reliable impression on the star promoters from their first performance to their third."

As soon as the words fell and the key words were uttered, the contestants' gazes swept across the captains' faces. Kim Yu-ri and Kang Ye-lin had to be eliminated first; they couldn't have fallen so hard. So, wouldn't the remaining ones still be... the lingering puberty group B?

Thinking of this, the resentments in everyone's heads emerged one after another. It really is true that one trick can make you successful in everything.

Lu Wei was once again being stared at and photographed face-first, but she didn't care at all, her expression remaining as natural as if nothing had happened. She had grasped the key to facial expression management: if her heart remained calm, her face would remain free of any strange distortions.

The hint was very general, and she could only roughly identify a few people. It would be better to wait patiently for a moment and listen to the final result.

An Ju-hyun both wants to be herself and doesn't want to be herself. It would be nice to have things settled, but it would be even better to continue to climb.

"Congratulations to An Zhuxuan for getting a good result of 15th place!" Li Zaixian said and clapped his hands softly.

The contestants followed suit, raising their hands. There was no surprise in their eyes, only understanding. They guessed correctly, but unfortunately, there was no prize. In competitive variety shows, seizing the initiative is truly crucial.

Lu Wei curled her lips slightly, happy for her teammate from the second and fourth public performances. Thinking back, the prompts prepared by the production team were indeed very appropriate. The word "reliable" was absolutely perfect for describing An Ju-hyun.

An Zhuxuan high-fived and hugged the players around her with ease. Although she still encountered Li Enxing's fall, she was less panicked than Yishun.

When giving her speech, she did not consider too much the thoughts of her predecessors, but expressed her gratitude more, thanking the fans who have always supported her and thanking her teammates in the third public performance.

The climbers have grown a trunk that can support the branches, no longer restricted by other factors. An Ju-hyun and Cho Yu-mi have shown everyone a new way to play variety shows and have seen their growth.

Lu Wei's eyes held a smile, and her aura softened involuntarily. Even though they were competitors, she was always happy for the contestants who were gradually improving and shining their own light.

She also learned a lot from them.

The ranking announcement continued, and the identity cards of the spectators in the upper circle were completely removed. They all stood up with their ears erect and looked forward seriously.

Lee Jae-hyun: "14th place - Jeon Soo-hye, congratulations."

Lee Jae-hyun: "13th place - Huang Shengyu, congratulations."

Lee Jae-hyun: "12th place - Liu Shanmei, congratulations."

When someone falls, someone else naturally rises.

To be honest, Lu Wei had never met these three contestants. He only knew their names and faces, and had seen their performances and all the weird gossip about them.

Her social circle is still too narrow.

If there is an opportunity, you can expand outward.

The 19-10 rankings were about to be announced, and everyone's thoughts were flying.

If nothing unexpected happens, all members of the Galaxy Battleship "Shock Wave" will advance, as will "Self-Enjoyment," which ranked first in the third public performance. In Group B of Adolescence, only Ji In-young, who is in the middle circle, was not called.

Each of these three teams had two individuals they couldn't overcome, and being Jin Youli and Lu Wei made them feel too secure. Of course, this didn't include their former teammates. Lu Wei's original teammates were nearly wiped out, and only a few of Jin Youli's original teammates remained.

The original team with more members who actually advanced is actually unknown in the show, which is very telling.

Lee Jae-hyun: "12th place - Sun Cong-ri, congratulations."

“!!!!!!”

The contestants were a little surprised to hear that Sun Congli, the only comedian in the upper circle, dropped from 8th to 12th. What surprised them was not that she dropped too much, but that she maintained her position, maintained her approximate ranking, and was not eliminated in this round.

After all, in variety shows, contestants who use their quirky personalities as a selling point will mostly fall sharply in the second round due to problems with the voting mechanism.

Sure enough, the stage is the most important.

Lu Wei raised her hands and clapped with a smile. Her teammates' successful track change deserved congratulations. She was a bit busy during the third public performance, but she could also see the efforts Sun Congli and Quan Shalang made to stay.

Knowing that you can't stick to one path forever, you should find a way to change your route in time. This kind of determination and execution is worth learning.

The stone hanging in Sun Congli's heart fell to the ground. She covered her mouth and blinked hard to suppress her excitement.

Her efforts were not in vain. She knew very well that compared with the contestants in the upper circle who had special skills, she lacked core competitiveness. Only if she let the audience and the program team see her other shining points could she stay.

Stepping onto the podium, Sun Congli looked at the contestant seats and said earnestly, "I'm very grateful to my teammates at [Self-Delight] for being willing to tolerate me. I'm grateful to fate for allowing us to meet and have the opportunity to work together. I'm grateful to the star promoters for allowing me to keep moving forward. Thank you all."

Oh my god!!!!!!!

Lu Wei's eyes widened slightly at the out-of-order thank yous. It put teammates first, supporters last. It was so heartfelt, she couldn't stand it.

The contestants present, both those who had advanced and those who hadn't, couldn't believe their ears. Sun Congli must have been ecstatic, otherwise why would she be so aligned? Even An Juhyun and Cho Yumi didn't dare to say so.

The camera quickly turned to the members of the [Enjoy Yourself] team, and Lu Wei raised his palms and slapped them.

Unless you slow down the video, you can only see the afterimage of her dancing.

One force can break all laws.

The director behind the monitor was almost amused by her. This is better than an electric mosquito swatter. It saves electricity and is environmentally friendly.

Qiu Haiyun and Song Yuji bit their lower lips and applauded. They really admired Lu Wei, who always destroyed all the hidden plots unexpectedly and seriously. The audience who wanted to appreciate it carefully could only appreciate her funny traits.

It’s all in vain.

Seeing this, Sun Congli was completely relieved. She grinned, bowed deeply towards the camera, and turned to walk towards the pyramid.

Since she's already risking everything, she might as well go all in. This shows that she's more than just a comedian; she deeply loves the stage, and her gratitude to her teammates comes from the heart.

Lu Wei's actions made the atmosphere at the scene become much more relaxed, and everyone's minds turned slightly to things other than the rankings.

It turns out that the character setting is not restricted and can also show a pleasing effect.

Li Zaixian looked at Lu Wei with amusement. Her cleverness was obvious to all. Now the director team was in for another headache. The team camaraderie they had hoped to create was completely ruined.

Tsk...there is no true affection or true love in the world.

Lu Wei looked calm and composed, but secretly gave herself a thumbs up. Who was she? She was Lu*Bingjing Liuli*Mengdieya*Wei, the gatekeeper of the Mary Sue world.

In the future, Mary Sue's throne will still be inherited by her.

If it weren't for the difficulty of pouting in front of the camera, her upper lip would have been lifted up to the sky.

Lee Jae-hyun waited two minutes, letting the tense atmosphere in the venue dissipate. After receiving instructions from the chief director, he continued, "No. 11—Han Seo-young, congratulations."

Karma???

Lu Wei's mind returned to the ranking announcement.

Is the impact of the chaos so horrific? Not only did Lee Eun-byeol drop to 16th, but Han Seo-young also dropped to 11th. What about Kong Yu-bi, who was ranked 3rd?

Oh my god, whoever dares to make trouble now will have to keep his tail between his legs and be extremely careful. He dare not bring trivial matters to light. Once the truth is revealed, he will suffer a Waterloo on the stage and it will be all over.

Han Shuying's eyes went dark as she felt the gazes coming from all directions. She wished she could fight Kong Yufei to the death in the ring.

This crappy show is so unkind to the highly-regarded contestants. They're not allowed to make any mistakes, and they're not allowed to make any excuses. Conversely, the contestants in the middle and lower ranks live freely and unrestrainedly.

She thought she would fall, but she didn't expect to fall outside the top 10.

If her performance in the fourth public performance didn't meet expectations, she would be used as a sacrifice by the production team, just like Lee Eun-byul. Those of them who already had some fame before the competition started were never favored by MNTB and were not as easy to portray as blank slates.

Jin Youli's heart skipped a beat, and she pinched her palms in fear. Fortunately, she didn't go down this black and red route.

No matter how much they quarrel or how much they quarrel, the bottom line of "for the stage" cannot be violated. This is where the problem lies with Han Shuying and the other two. They all seem to be doing nothing wrong, but in fact they are all wrong.

In other talent shows, the loss might not be so great, but this is a variety show where obscure groups and obscure fans gather. If everyone treats this as a joke, as a toy to be manipulated at will, the contestants and the show will be liquidated sooner or later.

At this moment, Jin Youli suddenly realized the real reason why Lu Wei was able to rise to prominence. She accidentally came across the program that suited her best and got the king bomb combination in the early stage.

Things like luck are really hard to predict.

Han Shuying took a deep breath, walked to the podium, and spoke sincerely to the camera, "I'm very grateful to the star promoters who supported me. Thank you for allowing me to stand here and give this speech. I'm very sorry to disappoint you. I'm sorry. When I first started participating in the recording of the program, I was eager to seize the hard-won opportunity and wanted everyone to see me. Gradually, I fell into a cycle of making more mistakes, and then making more mistakes. Here, I want to apologize to my teammates. I'm sorry. Whether there are opportunities for future cooperation or not, I wish you all a bright future in your career."

Lu Wei didn't expect Han Shuying to reveal his dark side and admit what he had done before. This was undoubtedly cutting off the rotten flesh. Either he would be reborn or he would quickly perish. There was no middle option for transition.

She pursed her lips slightly, her head feeling a little dizzy. She didn't want to analyze it from the worst angle or make any guesses.

[Xiu Ren's words are sincere only when the rankings are released. ]

A sentence that he had seen when he was watching a show before suddenly appeared in Lu Wei's eyes. So be it, let's stop here.

Everything is left to the outside world to judge.

The ranking release did not stop because of the frozen air and is still moving forward.

Lee Jae-hyun: "10th place - Choi Ji-ha, congratulations."

A lead singer whose ranking has risen rapidly, the captain of the third public performance [Spring Afternoon], has improved by 5 places from 15-10.

Many people cast curious glances at her. This person had no connection to either Lu Wei or Jin Youli, yet she had made it into the upper echelons of power on her own. No matter how you looked at it, she had something special.

Cui Zhihe gave a bitter laugh. It wasn't that she didn't want to be involved, it was just bad luck. She didn't run into anyone at all. She knew her place. If Han Shuying, Li Enxing, and Kong Yufei hadn't stepped on a big landmine this time, she wouldn't have been able to squeeze in.

In the fourth public performance, the team was voted into the lyrical song [Seeing the Moon]. It is estimated that more than half of the team will be eliminated this time. Not to mention the win or loss, whether they can find suitable personnel to fill the gap is a big problem.

In addition, she has no attention in the team, and her popularity may plummet. Just thinking about it gives her a headache. Cui Zhihe herself is very willing to enter the Shura field to fight.

Oh, it’s redundant to think about all this now.

Cui Zhihe finished her script in front of the camera, then sat down in her seat with a look of despair. This disappointed the middle-ranked players who were watching her closely, hoping to learn from her.

Group B in adolescence is still the best, they always come up with something big.

With the exception of the final 30, all the top ten rankings have been announced. The contestants have a rough idea of whether they will be eliminated or advance.

Lee Jae-hyun: "9th place - Zhao Minxi, congratulations."

Seeing their teammates' rankings remain stable, with no gains or losses, Jiang Yilin, Shen Baola, and the others from Shockwave all breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they only lost to Self-Delight, not to any of the other teams.

Lu Wei clapped his hands as usual. Although both were towing planes, there was a difference between Jin Youli and Li Enxing. The former at least had someone in the team who could hold up the team, while the latter was simply being sucked dry.

These crappy companies in the entertainment industry are really deceptive.

Zhao Minxi hugged her former teammates gently, walked up to the podium, took the microphone, and said in a very conventional way: "Thank you to the star promoters who support me... Thank you to my teammates..."

Lu Wei finally understood why such a shining dancer was stuck in 9th place and why Jin Youli was still dragging the plane when there were such strong teammates on the team. Zhao Minxi looked a little depressed, the kind of person who was inconsistent on the surface.

You should feel comfortable being with her.

Yishun might be nervous and didn't know what to say, but Ershun was probably just expressing his true personality. Seeing this, everyone's eyes flicked to Kim Yoo-ri. One person on the team was smart, and the other was dull. It shouldn't be right.

Jin Youli didn't want to talk. She was just the captain, not the nanny, and she didn't have to take care of everything.

OK...

The contestant who understood the body language quickly shifted his gaze.

Lee Jae-hyun: "8th place - Qiu Haiyun, congratulations."

Hearing the name of the captain of the three public performances, Lu Weiyi clapped her hands and turned towards Qiu Haiyun. She had learned a lot about vocal music from Qiu Haiyun, and she was only happy to see her ranking rise.

Qiu Haiyun was nearly in tears, her excitement evident in her words. She had actually managed to squeeze into the upper circle, going from 10-8, crossing that crucial watershed.

Recalling the events of the San Gong performance, she sincerely thanked Lu Wei and Song Yuji. It was their tacit cooperation that made the team better. Otherwise, they would be another version of the Han, Li, and Kong trio.

Looking at the figures across two rows, Qiu Haiyun simply hugged his former teammates, ran around the camera lens, and stretched out his hand towards Lu Wei.

She was afraid that the hug would be too abrupt and too intimate, so she only dared to high-five.

"Come on~~~" Lu Wei raised his head slightly and smiled, holding Qiu Haiyun's hand with his left hand, and the warmth of his palm was transmitted along his skin.

Thinking that he couldn't steal the limelight from the host, nor could he be impolite to sit on the chair, he quickly stood up, gently hugged Qiu Haiyun, then quickly released his hand and sat back.

With the sound of "Zi————", an electric current passed through. The corners of Qiu Haiyun's mouth curved upwards, and fireworks were set off in his brain. Not only did his ranking rise today, but he also got a hug from Lu Wei. It was really a double happiness.

"Yeah, Xiao Wei too."

After saying that, he walked towards Song Yuji, and the two of them did a normal combo, successfully ending this part. This made Sun Congli, who had already stepped onto the stage, regret it. If she had known earlier, she would have taken that step bravely.

The other contestants didn't expect Lu Wei to give them so much face. It seems that they have to try more new things in the future and become the first one in history.

Lee Jae-hyun: "7th place - SPDE Shim Bo-ra, congratulations."

Lee Jae-hyun: "6th place - SPDE Song Yuji, congratulations."

The rankings one after the other made the contestants' eyes widen. SPDE is the real hidden dragon and crouching tiger. In the first public performance, they achieved a good result of second place in the team performance. Now both members are in the upper circle.

I dare not imagine how this group could become so unpopular.

Lu Wei smacked his lips. Qiao Zhizhi was also in this group, which showed that this company was still very good at selecting people, but it just couldn't operate it well and couldn't push it in front of the public.

In this Internet age, marketing is an indispensable part. Even good wine needs no bush. If a company has no strength, it is really difficult to rely on artists to carry the banner.

Song Yujie did not stroll over to Lu Wei. What just happened was enough to happen once. The two of them were not only teammates in the third public performance, but also in the fourth public performance. There was no need to make it seem like they were parting forever.

It is indeed worth being happy to overtake the former teammate on the curve.

The relationship between the members of their team is neither that good nor that bad. It's just that everyone keeps in mind the principle of "prosperity and adversity together" and avoids any trouble.

The two are currently ranked very close, so it would be best to let the outside world forget about it, to avoid the risk of fan groups pulling each other down and fighting.

As a result, Shen Baola and Song Yuji both used the word "avoid suspicion" to describe themselves, and their speeches only mentioned their teammates from the third public performance, but not their original teammates.

Qiao Zhizhi, whose ranking had dropped, felt like crying. The further the competition progressed, the less she could rely on her former teammates. Forget it, she decided to just look around Lu Wei.

Now that half of the top 10 have been revealed, everyone knows who the remaining five are. They are likely the same ones that have been ranked consistently. It's just the order that might change.

Li Zaixian didn't keep anyone in suspense and suddenly dropped the bombshell: "5th place - Kong Yufei, congratulations."

Ah...this...

Although the contestants were mentally prepared, they were still shocked.

The Jifeigoudou group entertained the audience but ended up ruining themselves. Each one fell worse than the other, and the three of them together were extremely unlucky.

Lu Wei was silent. She had nothing to say.

Different contestants naturally have different standards for judging. The first contestant to slam a door on "Starry Night" wasn't eating crabs, but poisonous mushrooms.

Kong Yufei did not become hysterical or shocked. She walked up to the podium calmly and picked up the microphone calmly.

She didn't think she was wrong to confront Han Shuying, but she knew that there was something wrong with her attitude towards the stage. She admitted this mistake, but not the others.

That's all.

After thanking his fans, Bking did not try to whitewash himself. Instead, he walked up to the pyramid and sat down, which made everyone feel helpless.

This is two extremes compared to Han Shuying. One apologizes frantically, and the other doesn't care at all. Their zodiac signs don't match up like this. It's really unique.

The four gentlemen can behave themselves, thanks to that mysterious man.

Without waiting for anyone to think about it, Lee Jae-hyun continued the process: "Next, let's announce the four alternate contestants."

As soon as he finished speaking, the big screen split into four parts, projecting the faces of Jin Youli, Gao Wenyan, Jiang Yilin, and Lu Wei on it in real time.

"Congratulations, we all know that this is the first time that Ko Moon-yeon has been selected as a reserve. What kind of results do you think you will achieve this time?" Li Jae-hyun asked while looking at the cue card.

"Sorry, I'm not sure. No matter what position I get, I will be very grateful." Gao Wenyan didn't dare to respond at all. She took the path of keeping herself out of trouble. Self-preservation was the bottom line.

"Okay, is contestant Kim Yoo-ri confident that she can maintain her first place?" Lee Jae-hyun asked a similar question. She had almost memorized all the terms.

"I hope I can maintain it." Jin Youli confided her true feelings. She was actually not very confident, and she didn't dare to practice Tai Chi for too long.

Li Jae-hyun: "Contestant Lu Wei, do you think you can go one step further?"

"Maybe, maybe not." Lu Wei gave an answer of maybe or not. Until the last moment, she still had no idea about her ranking.

Faced with the same problem, Jiang Yilin played Tai Chi like the previous person. She couldn't speak carelessly at this time. If she said something too harsh, others would say she was arrogant. If she said something too mild, others would say she was inferior.

Neither inside nor outside is a good person.

Li Zaixian smiled and announced directly: "4th place - Jiang Yilin, congratulations."

Jiang Yilin was a little disappointed. She thought that after Kong Yufei went down, she would be able to take advantage of the opportunity, but unexpectedly, Gao Wenyan took advantage of it.

Therefore, she thanked her fans profusely during her speech and expressed her guilt for the Galaxy Battleship incident during the third public performance, hoping that the outside world would see her dignity. Just don't criticize her randomly.

Lee Jae-hyun: "Third place - Ko Moon-yeon, congratulations."

The moment the voice came out, the contestants were surprised but not surprised. This person was just too lucky. In the second public performance, he got the script of a comeback and was pushed up. In the third public performance, there was chaos and fighting, and the top circle was vacant.

I don't know if it can be maintained. After all, Kong Yufei, Jiang Yilin and others all entered the Shura field in the fourth public performance, while Gao Wenyan joined a mediocre team, and her subsequent efforts will be lacking.

Gao Wenyan was well aware of the principle of keeping a low profile. She did not brag or point to anyone arrogantly. She simply said thank you and walked towards the pyramid to take a seat.

Jin Youli felt something was wrong. She and Lu Wei were fighting with each other. If she ended up being taken advantage of by the royal family, it would be a huge joke.

I'll have to pay more attention to this person from now on.

The screen split in half, enveloping the last two people. Everyone in the recording room focused their attention on them.

Some people want to see a new king ascend the throne, while others want to see the throne be re-established.

Lu Wei pinched her palms and focused on the figure in front of her who was making the announcement. If she could make further progress, that would be great, but if she couldn't, that didn't matter either. She would work harder next time to perform well on stage.

Every character on the ticket was hard-earned. She would not ask for anything because she knew it was difficult.

Lee Jae-hyun didn't have the habit of panting, so he chose to speak slowly and said, "Congratulations to second place winner Kim Yoo-ri!"

"Congratulations to Lu Wei, the first place winner!"

Two congratulations were heard, and Lu Wei and Jin Youli looked at each other across the crowd, and nodded at the same time with the corners of their mouths raised.

Kim Yoo-ri stood up and walked towards the podium.

Regret? Disappointment? More or less. She had no intention of exonerating herself. Losing is losing. A third-place vote was two, a second-place vote was one.

Jin Youli doesn’t know whether she can catch up with Lu Wei in the future, but she will not stop moving forward, never.

Lu Wei sincerely applauded his opponent, feeling an indescribable emotion in his heart. This was what it felt like to take first place. Surrounded by such a huge surprise, it felt a bit surreal.

She is getting closer and closer to the stage, closer and closer to the idol profession. It would be a lie to say she is not happy after winning the first place. She is really very happy.

The thought of freezing time even came to her mind, but she denied it within a second.

If it were to be frozen, it should be on the stage, in the scene of meeting her friends who support her, not here.

Still a long way off, isn't it?

Seeing that Jin Youli was already seated, Lu Wei stood up and walked to the podium. After standing firmly, he bowed deeply towards the camera in front.

“Hello everyone, I’m Lu Wei, an ordinary person before participating in the competition.

Thank you all very much for your support. It is you who made me begin to believe that dreams can come true and the future is at my feet.

I don’t know how long I can walk on this road, nor how far I can go, but as long as someone needs me, I will keep going.

It would be my honor if I could bring happiness and joy to everyone.

I am very happy to meet you all this autumn.

I will always remember this time you and I spent together."

After Lu Wei finished speaking, he smiled towards the camera, with tears flashing in his eyes, which looked like stars under the spotlight.

The contestants directly opposite couldn't help but gasp. They would probably remember this scene for a long time.

An Zhuxuan, Kong Yufei, Song Yuji, and the others clapped their hands vigorously. The phrase "unworthy of one's position" wouldn't apply to Lu Wei when they were present. Only those who had been teammates with her knew how much energy she possessed.

Jiang Yilin and Han Seoyoung sighed inwardly, but honestly raised their hands. They didn't know if this person was a natural idol, they just knew they wanted to work with her, in the fourth public performance, and in the future. They hoped this light would shine on them a little longer, making their light even brighter.

Kim Na-yeon and Park Yun-ji pursed their lips slightly, their hearts filled with nothing but a sense of loss. The further Lu Wei went, the more invisible pressure it felt for them now. Perhaps this pressure would ease with time. But what was lost could never be regained.

Watching Lu Wei reach the top, everyone was in a different position and had different thoughts in their minds. The only thing they had in common was "admiration and envy". There might be jealousy, but it was very rare.

After Lu Wei took the top spot, Li Jae-hyun announced the last contestant: "30th place - Yi Shuwen, congratulations."

At this point, the second ranking release officially ended.