39 Chapter 39
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Just when Pei’s fans were about to explode with anger, the first singer was performing in the recording venue.
Seeing him standing on the stage, holding the microphone with both hands, shoulders slightly hunched, and introducing himself stiffly, all the mentors and assistants could tell that this amateur singer had probably rarely or never participated in singing programs, and had not even asked anyone for training in his manners.
When the music started and the rhythm progressed, after he opened his mouth, everyone in the audience began to focus their attention.
"Blue sky, colorful lines, white doves flying across the gray screen..."
After the first sentence, Yuan Minshan and Jiajia frowned slightly.
The song the other party chose was a famous song called "Subtle Love" by a domestic singer. It was not particularly difficult to sing, but because it was so popular, it could easily liven up the atmosphere if sung well. But obviously, from the very beginning, they heard a fatal flaw in it.
Even many students from art schools in the audience felt something, so there were only some ordinary people in the audience who had heard the song and were moving along with the music.
Although Yun Shang and Chen Xiaodong didn't say anything, people who knew them could tell from their expressions that they were not very satisfied.
Pei Yuanzhi had never heard of this song and didn't know how it was sung.
The other two deputies didn't know what to say with their expressions and pursed their lips at the same time.
But no one noticed that the moment this amateur singer opened his mouth, Zhang Li's eyes lit up.
This voice, this accent, is just like a superstar from a previous life! And he's an amateur!
In an instant, an idea came into her mind.
It’s just that others didn’t have her foresight. When they heard the singer’s voice breaking in the third sentence, even Pei Yuanzhi and the ordinary audience in the audience noticed it.
The singer obviously realized his mistake and tried to calm down, but at the end of a verse, he again broke his voice slightly.
When he pursed his lips after singing the main song, the four mentors, including Chen Xiaodong, subconsciously excluded him from the contestants they wanted to choose.
At this moment, Zhang Li made a move that surprised others. She moved closer to the table, grabbed the microphone and said, "Don't be nervous."
Except for Pei Yuanzhi, everyone else at the tutor's desk subconsciously cast surprised glances at her.
Chen Xiaodong thought she didn't understand the rules, so he quickly leaned over to her and whispered, "Ali, it's a big taboo to interrupt newbies mid-game."
While everyone knew she meant well, mentioning it like this clearly made the contestant aware that the mentors had noticed their mistakes, which would put a greater psychological burden on them. Generally, only mentors with less than favorable reputations would use this method to assert their authority or increase their screen time.
But Zhang Li’s words made Chen Xiaodong a little confused.
She nodded. "I know."
After saying this, she did not explain why she did this, but looked at the stage intently again.
Because of this unexpected incident, the interlude of the song was almost over.
The singer was also startled by Zhang Li's reminder and held the microphone even tighter.
Most importantly, after this incident, Zhang Li's gaze made him even more nervous. He lowered his eyes to avoid it, and could only subconsciously speak again when the time came: "Blue sky..."
The others naturally turned their attention back to him, but seeing how nervous he was, they felt even more disappointed.
But unlike others, a hint of satisfaction appeared in Zhang Li's eyes after hearing him speak.
During the rest of the performance, Zhang Li did not speak again. After the extreme tension, the amateur singer gradually found his form, but it was nearing the end.
When the finale ended, he took a deep breath on the stage.
Everyone at the tutor's desk also relaxed.
The camera zoomed in on the host's desk, and the host's voice rang out: "Okay, our first singer has finished her performance, and now it's time for the evaluation. Mentors, please share your opinions with your partners and then give your ratings."
After that, the four pairs of partners on the mentor stage began to communicate.
Because they were not in front of the microphone, no one knew what they were saying.
Zhang Li naturally also wanted to communicate with Chen Xiaodong.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, Chen Xiaodong was extremely surprised.
"I'd give him a 'B'."
"Ah?" Chen Xiaodong almost thought he had heard 'D' as 'B', or that Zhang Li was joking.
According to the level of this amateur singer, he can't even reach the 'B' level.
Zhang Li knew that if she didn't explain, Chen Xiaodong would definitely think she was making random comments, so she covered her mouth with her hand, leaned close to Chen Xiaodong's ear, and started saying something.
The other three pairs obviously didn't need much time to make up their minds.
"Okay, time's up." The host's voice drew everyone's attention back, and naturally no one noticed that after listening to Zhang Li's explanation, Chen Xiaodong was surprised for a moment.
"Let's go in order. Teacher Jiajia and Teacher Cui will start first."
The two looked at each other and Jia Jia spoke first.
He held up the thin microphone boom. "Well, although this may be a bit discouraging to the singer, our standards are quite high, so we can only give you a 'D' grade."
"Although you didn't sing out of tune or anything, your pronunciation wasn't very clear for a singer, which is a big problem. Also, you broke your voice three times along the way. You should be aware of that, right?"
Although the amateur singer knew that his rating might not be that high, he obviously did not expect to receive the lowest score of 'D'.
Hearing Jia Jia's comments, he felt mixed emotions, but still nodded, "Yeah, I know."
Jia Jia: "So I think your singing skills may not have received professional guidance. You have some shortcomings in this area and need more training. I wish you will get better and better in the future!"
"Thank you!" the amateur singer bowed modestly.
The host felt a little sorry for him, but had to continue, "Well, next is your group, Teacher Yun and Teacher Pei. Please give your comments."
Yun Shang and Pei Yuanzhi looked at each other, and Pei Yuanzhi turned the microphone towards himself.
His expression remained extremely cold. "I can't give you a higher score than the last group. From a professional perspective, Teacher Yun Shang has already analyzed that your vocal range isn't particularly outstanding, so your song selection isn't very good. From an unprofessional perspective, if you haven't heard the original version of this song, I don't think anyone would understand the lyrics, let alone the cracking. You haven't even learned the transitions yet, so it's probably too early for you to be on this stage."
This evaluation was already a bit serious, but Pei Yuanzhi didn't say anything more, just turned his gaze to the host: "We gave him a 'D' grade."
Before the amateur singer had time to thank him or bow, Pei Yuanzhi withdrew his attention and leaned back on the chair.
This action made the amateur singer's "thank you" stuck in his throat, and in the end he could not say it, but just bowed.
After the sharp comments from two pairs of mentors, he had reached a level of being very unconfident in his own abilities. If the evaluation had not ended and he could not leave the stage immediately, he probably would not have been able to stay.
It’s just that when people are in the most difficult times, they often encounter a turning point.
Just when he thought that the two pairs of mentors below would not give very good scores, the following scene gave him a big surprise.
"Teacher Chen and Teacher Zhang Li, please give your ratings."
Chen Xiaodong nodded at Zhang Li.
So Zhang Li walked closer to the microphone and looked at the amateur singer who was almost autistic.
"Contestant Deng Xu, I think, after comparing your strengths and weaknesses in all aspects, we can currently give you a 'B' grade."
The host was also surprised. He had no doubt about his hearing and raised an eyebrow. "Did Teacher Zhang Li say - 'B' grade?"
"That's right." Zhang Li nodded, but was once again met with surprised looks from everyone on the tutor's stage except Pei Yuanzhi.
Especially Yuan Minshan, who was sitting on the other side of her, subconsciously thought that Zhang Li gave a high rating because he had accidentally put pressure on the singer just now.
Deng Xu also looked up when she read out his name, and when he heard her score, he opened his mouth in surprise.
But what Zhang Li said next not only surprised the whole audience, but even the amateur singers were more surprised.
"In fact, your disadvantages in singing are undeniable, but apart from these disadvantages that can be changed, your advantages are actually greater."
"I don't know if you noticed, but just now, after you finished your first verse and I deliberately reminded you not to be nervous, you sang completely on instinct for quite a while. Yet, despite facing such immense pressure, your rhythm didn't slip at all. I think your sense of pitch far surpasses that of an average person. The importance of pitch to a singer goes without saying."
"Also, although the previous group of mentors commented that your pronunciation was unclear, your vocal range wasn't outstanding, and your song selection wasn't very selective, I don't think this is an absolute disadvantage. On the contrary, I think if you truly put your heart into it, you might be able to transform this disadvantage into your own unique style, and then go even higher and further."
"So, contestant Deng Xu, considering your current strength and potential, we give you a 'B' grade. Of course, if you can forge a path like I've described, you'll definitely be more than just a 'B' grade!"
This was the longest and only positive comment from the instructor so far. It was Zhang Li's comment that completely restored Deng Xu's confidence.
The ordinary audience in the audience didn’t actually pay attention to the details that Zhang Li mentioned, nor did they understand them, but they still felt it was impressive.
Only those students from art schools always felt that what Zhang Li said was different from what they had learned. Their teachers had indeed told them about the importance of pitch for a singer, and this amateur singer's vocal range might not have been fully developed, but wasn't the unclear enunciation a definite flaw?!
The same words also came to the minds of other singers on the mentor stage.
Yuan Minshan watched Zhang Li say these solemn words and couldn't help but start to recall.
She had a good memory and quickly recalled that it seemed that Zhang Li was right about the question of musical sense!
Combined with her previous chat with Zhang Li, she was not a person who spoke without purpose.
After thinking about it, she decided to modify the rating she gave to the singer.
Yuan Minshan and Hu Minzhi looked at each other, and Hu Minzhi understood her idea and nodded in support.
Deng Xu on the stage was so moved that he was almost in tears because he received such affirmation for the first time. He quickly bowed deeply in the direction of Zhang Li.
“Thank you, Teacher Zhang Li, for your evaluation and guidance!”
Zhang Li smiled, let go of the microphone and continued to sit upright.
Unknown to the crowd, every detail of what was happening in the venue was seen by the director and others in front of the monitor.
"This Zhang Li is good!"
If they had not invited another veteran artist for an interview and gotten his evaluation of Deng Xu's musical sense, they would probably have ignored his musical sense and focused all their attention on his pronunciation and vocal range.
"Although it didn't go the way we thought, things seem to be getting more interesting."
The director signaled to the other crew members through the headset: "Give Zhang Li more shots from now on."
The host also heard this and smiled at Zhang Li without any surprise.
"Our contestants have received two 'D' grades and one 'B' grade. So, what grades did Teacher Yuan and Teacher Hu give them?"
Yuan Minshan leaned closer to the microphone and smiled, "We originally wanted to give it a 'D' grade."
"Originally?" The host gave a knowing smile. "Does this mean the two teachers have changed their minds?"
"Yes!" Yuan Minshan glanced at Zhang Li and showed her admiration without any concealment.
"If it weren't for Teacher Zhang Li's 'reminder', I would have fallen into the program team's trap."
"A trap?..." The host raised his eyebrows.
"Isn't that exactly what you were planning when you arranged for Deng Xu to be the first contestant? If we all fall for it, and Deng Xu shows off his high-pitched voice, you can label us mentors as 'failing to recognize a talented player,' right?"
"No way?" The host made an expression that said 'even if you know it, don't tell it', and it was clear at a glance that this was what the production team really intended.
"It's a pity that we met our teacher Zhang Li." Yuan Minshan looked at Zhang Li again before actually giving her own score.
She straightened her face. "We absolutely agree with what Professor Zhang Li said about contestant Deng Xu's musicality, but we also have a different opinion. Since no singer has yet been able to break free from the shackles of articulation, we still believe that articulation is a flaw, so we give it a grade of 'C'."
This idea is actually very reasonable. If the director team had followed their idea, even if a mentor noticed Deng Xu's musical sense, the score he would have given would not have been higher than 'C'.
"Okay, now that each group of instructors has given their own ratings, we will calculate the average score based on the four ratings. One 'B', one 'C', and two 'D's. The average score is... 'C-'."
"Congratulations to our contestant Deng Xu for completing his preliminary assessment. Please return backstage to rest and prepare for the upcoming team selection."
"Thank you, host." Deng Xu bowed again, and then before leaving the stage, he exchanged glances with Zhang Li, his eyes still filled with deep gratitude.
Zhang Li smiled at him.
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Just when the host announced the entry of the second contestant, the delayed live broadcast had already moved on to Deng Xu's singing segment.
Without the quarrels between extreme Pei fans, the barrage would have been much more harmonious, but what everyone didn't know was that more Pei fans were on the way.
At present, the audience's attention is focused on Deng Xu.
Is it my imagination? Even with the subtitles, I can't quite hear what this singer is singing...
[It's not an illusion. Singing is also my hobby. I can clearly say that this singer has problems with his pronunciation.]
[Ouch, why is my voice breaking? How did you get through the audition even if you had to sing loudly?]
Why give such a crucial first position to a singer like this? I don't understand.
I always feel like the first one is just like that, not up to the standard of Sing Out Loud. Is Sing Out Loud going to follow the same path as other shows where productions get worse and worse?
[Don't worry, maybe the experts are staying behind...]
However, when Deng Xu finished singing the first verse, the camera suddenly switched to Zhang Li, who said to the singer "Don't be nervous", the audience always felt strange.
Why didn't Zhang Li wait for the other person to finish singing? What's weird about that?
[I always feel like she's very scheming. Is she deliberately trying to steal the spotlight?]
[Oh my god! I didn't hear what Chen Xiaodong said, but Zhang Li's mouth shape was 'I know', right?! She definitely did that on purpose!]
[Oh my god! I used to feel pity for Pei Yuanzhi when she saw her fans chasing and biting her like mad dogs, but now I don't feel that way anymore...]
[I have a relative who is a music instructor. She once told me that instructors generally don't interrupt a singer's performance. Furthermore, this singer was obviously an amateur and was already very nervous early on. Zhang Li's words really made him even more nervous...]
Just at this time, some of Pei Yuanzhi's fans also entered the live broadcast room.
After seeing Zhang Li actually do this, they couldn't help but sigh, "God helps me."
With the precedent of many Pei fans being deleted and blocked, they have learned their lesson. Instead of actively claiming to be Pei fans, they pretend to be passers-by and start to secretly guide them.
[Among the mentors, she has the lowest status. If she doesn't do this, how can she steal the spotlight from others?]
[Tsk, her methods are really low-level. Only she could do such a thing, right?]
The singer was already very nervous, but she added fuel to the fire. She's really going to do anything to become famous.
[Speechless, the means are low-class, and the people are also despicable...]
Although the camera in the live broadcast room had already turned to Deng Xu, the barrage of comments was still full of insults against Zhang Li.
Things got a little better only after Deng Xu finished singing and the host started asking the mentors from each group to give their ratings.
Although Jia Jia gave a 'D' grade, what he said was reasonable and his tone sounded very caring for the contestants, so the audience followed the rhythm.
[It can be seen that this mentor has taken good care of the contestants, and his tone is also gentle. I love it~]
[Our Jia Jia is indeed very honest and can't bear to see others sad. In fact, it's not that Jia Jia has high requirements, it's simply that the singer's singing is not good.]
[After the review, I still want to comfort you. Thank you for your hard work, Jiajia.]
[Well, although it's not out of tune, the pronunciation is unclear and the voice is broken. Such a serious flaw, I really can't go against my conscience and give it more than a D.]
[Huh? So this singer's singing is so bad? I thought it was just okay, and it sounded quite emotional...]
Although the last comment passed by, no one agreed with it. Now everyone's attention was focused on the instructor's evaluation.
Although some people sympathized with the singer for only receiving a D rating, no one blamed him because of Jia Jia's words.
However, when it came to the second group of mentors' comments, the tone was somewhat different when Pei Yuanzhi said such blunt words.
[Oh my god, there's no need to be so harsh, right? 'It's probably too early for you to come on this stage now'? They can come if they want to, and it's your right to rate them. There's no need to attack them, right?!]
I originally thought that Yuan Minshan would be the first to make a caustic comment, but Pei Yuanzhi is no worse than her.
[Just comment, why are you saying this about others?! So annoying]
[Look at the singer's face, he's already on the ground with self-abasement, and Pei Yuanzhi still looks arrogant, leaning back in his chair without waiting for the singer to finish speaking. How uncultured.]
[Oh my god, how pitiful]
[Pei Yuanzhi really has no empathy at all...]
Seeing that the barrage was full of comments about their idol, Pei fans naturally couldn't sit still.
[Is this funny? Isn't Mr. Pei telling the truth? Forget about your food, but if you can't handle criticism, don't go on stage!]
[You can't sing well, so why do you need to be praised against your conscience? Have you quit breastfeeding?]
[I give up. I get annoyed seeing people like this. They're just telling the truth. Who are they showing off to?]
[I think giving D a lot of respect is already a big deal. If it were me, I'd just give him a negative point, okay, Tea Master...]
On one side, people sympathized with Deng Xu, while on the other side, people defended Pei Yuanzhi. The barrage of comments suddenly became a mess, and from time to time, passers-by would join in when they felt that there was reason.
Before the quarrel even started, the camera had already turned to Zhang Li.
Seeing Zhang Li appear, Pei fans came up with a good idea and brought up the topic from a few minutes ago.
[Hey, the scene-stealer who deliberately creates pressure on others has appeared. How can she have the nerve to judge others?]
If Zhang Li hadn't interrupted, she would have sung better later on, tsk.
I guess she'll say a lot of nonsense to leave a good impression on the audience, add more scenes, and then give it a higher rating than a D...
As soon as this commentary passed, Zhang Li's voice rang out, "Contestant Deng Xu, after comparing your strengths and weaknesses in all aspects, I think we can currently give you a 'B' grade."
【Hahahaha oh my god! Perfect guess!】
[Ah, cow, cow]
[What a lunatic! How can you give a B rating for singing like this? Are you making fun of us?]
[I'm really impressed. To attract the audience's attention, they even lost their dignity? ...]
Pei's fans felt that they had finally gotten their reward after all the hard work, and they could curse Zhang Li without any pretense.
But within a few seconds, as soon as Zhang Li's next long comment came out, the direction of the barrage ratings changed instantly.
"In fact, your disadvantages in singing are undeniable, but apart from these disadvantages that can be changed, your advantages are actually greater..."
Before everyone could recover from this sentence, Zhang Li had already made the following comments one by one.
Not only was the scene completely silent, but even the barrage of comments suddenly became quiet.
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