40 Chapter 40
◎Robbing people◎
After Zhang Li said "You have a greater advantage", many people who mocked her thought, "Let's see what she can say."
But when Zhang Li opened his mouth and directly said that he was deliberately adding pressure to Deng Xu, some people felt that something was wrong.
Sure enough, Zhang Li explained with reason and evidence how he could tell that the other person had a superb sense of pitch, and also explained the importance of pitch to a singer.
As soon as these words were spoken, some people in the barrage immediately began to reflect.
[I'm sorry, I didn't realize Zhang Li was so thoughtful. Now that I think about it, everything Zhang Li said was true. This singer's talent really lies in his musical sense.]
[Me too. I used to say bad things about Zhang Li. I really didn't expect her to be so well-intentioned. She's a good mentor. It's a pity that the live comment can't be deleted now.]
[I was wrong too! Zhang Li, I’m sorry, sorry, sorry!]
[Don’t delete the comments! If you did, who would have known that Zhang Li was once criticized so badly for a single action?]
[It's a good thing I was stunned by her beauty from the beginning, so I didn't have the heart to scold her. Otherwise, I would have a criminal record.]
No wonder she said 'I know' to Chen Xiaodong. Oh my god, with so many singers present, she was the only one who noticed it!
[I originally thought Chen Xiaodong brought her along just to make up the numbers, but after a while, it turns out she's the real master.]
[Am I the only one who noticed this? Jia Jia mentioned 'this singer' in her comments earlier, and Pei Yuanzhi didn't even mention a prefix. Only Zhang Li was the first to call out the singer's name before commenting...]
This detail caught the eyes of many viewers along with the barrage, and caused them to think deeply.
[Really?! The first four words Zhang Li said were 'Contestant Deng Xu.' Deng Xu only looked up when he heard her call.]
[She's such a detail-oriented person, but it also indirectly proves Zhang Li's respect for the contestants. She's really nice, I'm almost a fan of her...]
And Zhang Li's words continued in the live broadcast room.
Her words were not mixed with too much emotion and sounded very rational. Those who were convinced by her naturally felt that her words made sense.
Many Pei fans did not dare to jump out to refute, but when Zhang Li said, "The previous group of mentors commented that your pronunciation was unclear and your vocal range was not outstanding...", Pei fans exploded again.
What did the previous group of instructors say about my unclear pronunciation and lack of vocal range? What is this alluding to?!
[This is hilarious. You're just awesome, right? You're such a master at being sarcastic and putting others down to elevate yourself.]
[Right, right, right. The first two groups of instructors didn't even realize it, but you knew it. You're so awesome!]
This is why I don't like her. It's fine if she just says what she wants to say, but she has to use other people to drag them down. Isn't that disgusting?
[Isn't she supposed to be throwing herself at Pei Yuanzhi? Now that she finally has the chance, of course she has to show off her presence...]
The originally harmonious comments became chaotic again after they disturbed the situation.
But other spectators and passers-by didn't tolerate them.
[You're crazy! Just looking at the barrage, I know some fans haven't left cleanly. You're branding rational comments as having ulterior motives. Do you really think your own fans are so noble?]
[He's really been chasing after a star and his brain has gone crazy. Zhang Li was just giving his opinion on what the first two groups of mentors said. This is a perfectly normal variety show rhetoric. Why do you have to say that he's hinting at something?]
[Eccentric, Zhang Li is truly unlucky to have met you.]
What's the point of Zhang Li's words? Here's her advice to the singer! Some fans don't seem to understand.
[Just a casual observer, let's be honest. Even if Zhang Li really meant something, how could the others have the nerve to object? All three singers are superficial, not even as good as an amateur like Zhang Li. Pei Yuanzhi is even worse. You'd think an award-winning actor would be capable on a singing variety show, but Zhang Li makes him look like nothing.]
[That's right, don't say Zhang Li's words don't have that meaning. Even if they did, look at what the people in front of him dared to say? ...]
Passersby were already feeling guilty for their previous misunderstanding of Zhang Li, and since they could tell a person's character from details, they had already formed an image of Zhang Li in their minds as a magnanimous, intelligent, and rational person. When they saw Pei fans distorting the facts, they naturally couldn't stand it and began to criticize him.
Pei fans, however, just thought Zhang Li was disgusting and started arguing in the barrage, unwilling to be outdone.
Whatever Zhang Li says is what it is? Her unclear pronunciation is an advantage, right? Our Zhi Ge, what did he say wrong? He sings so badly that no one can understand him. How can he stand on this stage?
[He even turned his disadvantages into a unique style. Do you really think you are some kind of peerless talent scout?]
[A singer who is so good at music is given a B rating. Isn't it just to show off that he is different from others? Is this suitable for a singer who is good at music? Is Zhang Li suitable for this?]
[This is hilarious. They're taking a path like that. It's not just B-rank. With those conditions, they'd fall straight down if they took one step...]
Seeing Pei fans getting stuck in various extremes, normal audiences can understand that it is impossible to explain to such a group of people.
So they just left some comments like "S that B", "Playing the lute to a cow", and "What kind of people attract what kind of fans" in the barrage, and then ignored these people.
Later, Yuan Minshan deliberately interacted with the host to praise Zhang Li, which further proved that among the entire mentor stage, only Zhang Li saw the essence of Deng Xu's superb vocal sense through the details.
Zhang Li's reputation in front of ordinary audiences has been completely reversed, from being known by many as "a pushover for Lingman", "a vase-like figure", and "someone who will do anything to become famous", to being known as "the sweeping monk on the judges' desk", "someone who can't sing but can listen", and "a very serious and respectful mentor to the contestants".
As Zhang Li's reputation improved, countless viewers realized that Pei Yuanzhi was the real outsider. If they were not afraid of being associated with his group of crazy fans, many people would definitely laugh at him.
However, Pei's fans, who caused disgust among many viewers, were unaware of this and at the end they were still holding on to Yuan Minshan's words "We also have different opinions" to prove that Zhang Li was talking nonsense before.
However, ordinary audiences did not ignore the context of Yuan Minshan's words. It was obvious that she was not sure whether what Zhang Li said would come true, so she could only score according to her previous conservative ideas.
In fact, according to Yuan Minshan's previous conversation praising Zhang Li, it is not difficult to see that she has already admitted that Zhang Li's appreciation level is higher than all the mentors present.
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While the barrage of comments was making a lot of noise, at the "Sing Loud" recording venue, the second singer had already finished his performance.
Unlike Deng Xu, the second female singer who appeared had obviously already debuted and had her own stage style. She sang a pop song and almost turned the stage into her own "concert".
The excellence of this singer is unquestionable. Her singing skills are basically flawless and she can switch between vocals smoothly. However, based on the style of the songs she chose, people guessed that her vocal range might not be particularly wide.
The four groups of mentors gave their own scores.
As a "nice guy," Jia Jia didn't really notice Deng Xu's vocals earlier, and he still regrets it. So this time, he gave him an "A" rating: "Your singing skills are very mature, and most importantly, your stage presence is very stable."
In the second group, perhaps because he noticed that Zhang Li had suddenly become the center of attention, Pei Yuanzhi seemed even more aloof and silent. Yun Shang had no choice but to take over the review, and gave the female singer a 'B' rating, and also borrowed Jia Jia's words from the first show.
"There's no problem with your singing skills, but because I have high standards and I'm not sure if the contestants behind you are any better, I'll give you a 'B' for now."
The female singer didn't know what happened in the first round. When it was the third group of mentors' turn, she immediately cast her expectant eyes towards Chen Xiaodong, hoping to get his guidance.
But what disappointed her was that the person who gave the score was Zhang Li next to her.
"Contestant Jin Quan, your singing skills are very skilled and you must be working very hard privately. Your talent may not be at the level of a top singer, but if you are lucky enough to come across a song that suits you, I think reaching the top should be no problem. So we give you an 'A' grade."
The female singer also had a good understanding of herself. She knew that Zhang Li was telling the truth, and Zhang Li's last words gave her a great surprise and encouragement. Her disappointment was swept away, and she thanked him sincerely: "Thank you, teacher."
When it came to the last group with Yuan Minshan, the female singer knew that she had always been sharp-tongued, so she was ready to accept criticism.
As expected, Yuan Minshan spoke without mercy.
"Jin Quan, you sang this song really well, and the mentors before you were very respectful of you. However, it was this effortless performance that made me realize you still have room to improve. You should have known this, but you chose to evade it, using this perfection to cover up your cowardice. If I were you, I would perform a song that reveals some flaws and let the mentors present point out your shortcomings so that we can learn from them."
Just when Jin Quan thought he might not get a high score from her, he didn't expect Yuan Minshan to give him a 'B'.
Jin Quan was overjoyed, thanked him and promised: "Thank you, Teacher Yuan, I will challenge myself next time!"
Yuan Minshan showed an expression that said 'this child is teachable'.
Zhang Li, who was standing by, looked at the two of them with a smile on her face, and confirmed that Jin Quan's expression was sincere. She then knew that in the upcoming team selection, Jin Quan might be selected under Yuan Minshan's name.
Finally, the host announced Jin Quan's average score: "Congratulations, Jin Quan, for completing the preliminary assessment. Your average score is 'B++'."
"Please go backstage to rest and prepare for team selection."
Jin Quan leaves the stage.
Because this game was so calm and smooth, the audience in the live broadcast room did not feel too many emotional ups and downs.
Instead, it was Pei fans' tireless efforts to find fault with Zhang Li that left them speechless.
[I thought you were so awesome, but now you're only able to say polite words?]
[Isn't that amazing? Even Yuan Minshan could tell that the singer wasn't giving it his all. Can't you see that? ...]
[MD nerves, it feels like Zhang Li stepped into a cesspool]
[Since you have so much free time, why not try to persuade your master to learn some knowledge? Otherwise, if you don't have the skills, don't take on this porcelain job...]
Pei's fans were hit in the sore spot and finally calmed down a bit.
In the next few rounds, the contestants' abilities varied, but only one of the five was an amateur singer. Although this amateur singer sang better than Deng Xu now, Zhang Li found that he had some traces of imitating the stage style of another singer in the domestic entertainment industry, and his voice was also ordinary.
Zhang Li is somewhat wary of imitation. After all, although she can make people famous, a style that is everywhere is boring. She wants to find artists who have the potential to cultivate uniqueness.
Just when she thought that Deng Xu was the only contestant that caught her eye in the first episode of the show, she was surprised to find that the last contestant to appear was also an amateur female singer.
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When the last female singer came out, her figure came into everyone's sight, which instantly made some of the audience feel a little disappointed.
After all, among the first seven singers, except for Deng Xu and two other male singers who look a little ordinary, the other three female singers and one male singer are all handsome, and this female singer, to put it bluntly, can be considered ugly.
Her facial features are a bit flat, her eyes are a bit small and have single eyelids, but her lips are very thick.
Although singers are more valued for their abilities, if they are not good-looking, they are likely to be attacked by members of the appearance association, not to mention that this is still an Internet age.
Although the people on the mentor stage didn't pay much attention to appearance, when they saw the other person and Deng Xu appearing with their shoulders hunched, they knew that this singer was not a very confident person either.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, everyone was stunned.
"Hello everyone, my name is Feng Ruo."
Her voice is very bright, like a spring flowing through the mountains, with a hint of sweetness and coolness.
After analyzing her vocal advantages, all the mentors except Pei Yuanzhi's eyes lit up.
Especially Zhang Li, who thought he could only get Deng Xu this time.
Although this voice was different from the familiar female singers in her previous life, she was able to analyze that the other party was very malleable.
If there are no other problems, she can guarantee that as long as the other party is willing to join Lingman, she will definitely make him famous!
But this time, Feng Ruo was not like Deng Xu, who was overlooked because other mentors also paid great attention to her.
Chen Xiaodong next to him seemed to feel Zhang Li's desire. He understood that Zhang Li must have the same idea as Deng Xu, and had signed Feng Ruo to Lingman.
Feng Ruo, who felt everyone's gaze on the stage, had no idea that she had become a hot commodity in everyone's eyes. At the host's invitation, she began her singing stiffly.
"How deeply did you love me? How much did you love me? Your love will last till dawn..."
Unlike Deng Xu, Feng Ruo chose a love song that was relatively less popular.
The singer who originally sang this song retired a long time ago due to frustration. In addition, the song is not catchy and does not have a unique voice, so few people can sing it.
But the same lyrics and melody, when sung by Feng Ruo, have a unique flavor.
Those audience members in the audience who didn't like Feng Ruo's appearance were so fascinated by her performance that they ignored Feng Ruo's appearance.
Not to mention the people on the mentor stage, even Pei Yuanzhi could feel that although this female singer was ugly, her singing voice was like the sound of nature.
An idea flashed through his mind, but when he looked at Feng Ruo's face, he hesitated.
Yun Shang carefully observed his expression and guessed what he was thinking.
"Are you hesitating whether to sign her?"
Without waiting for Pei Yuanzhi to speak, Yun Shang analyzed the pros and cons for him.
"This female singer's voice is indeed very good, not inferior to Li Xiaoman from your Tianqi. However, if you want to make her famous, you need to give her some improvement after signing her."
"You mean to give her plastic surgery?"
"The technology in South Korea is pretty good..."
After hearing Yun Shang's words, Pei Yuanzhi's hesitant heart settled.
Zhang Li didn't know yet that Pei Yuanzhi also had such an idea.
She originally simply thought it would be a pity not to sign the girl, but gradually, she inexplicably felt that the name Feng Ruo seemed a little familiar.
Zhang Li's sixth sense was very accurate. As long as she had such a feeling, it meant that she must have seen or heard this name before.
She didn't remember having any interaction with this girl after coming to this world, so there was only one possibility: Feng Ruo had appeared in the original novel.
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Zhang Li no longer had the heart to listen to the song, and his mind began to recall things quickly.
Just when Feng Ruo finished singing the whole song, Zhang Li finally remembered something in her mind, and then she was stunned.
Just when she was in a trance, the host had already started to let the mentors exchange opinions. Chen Xiaodong turned his head and spoke, which brought her back to her senses.
"I think this girl is pretty good. A Li, do you also want to sign her into the company?"
Zhang Li did not answer, but shifted his gaze from Chen Xiaodong to Yun Shang and Pei Yuanzhi on the other side of him.
Pei Yuanzhi was also talking to Yun Shang. Feeling Zhang Li's gaze, he turned his eyes to Zhang Li for the first time.
The two looked at each other, and Pei Yuanzhi turned away in disgust.
Zhang Li sneered in his heart, but because the camera was facing them, he turned around with a cold expression.
"Of course I have to sign it, but I'm afraid there are others who have the same idea."
Chen Xiaodong immediately understood, "Are you talking about Pei Yuanzhi?"
"We can't let them succeed." Zhang Li had learned about Feng Ruo's miserable end in the original novel through her memories. She would never let a girl be ruined by a group of unscrupulous people.
Chen Xiaodong thought she was afraid that Feng Ruo would fall into the hands of Pei Yuanzhi and the others and become a tool to deal with Ling Man, so he nodded and said, "Of course."
The two had just finished speaking when the host on stage started asking Jia Jia's group to give their scores.
As musicians, Jia Jia and the others are still simple in a sense.
"Although there are some minor issues with her singing, the good outweighs the bad. Her timbre and range are perfect. A-grade! Without a doubt, A-grade!"
Even people who didn't know him well could see how satisfied he was with Feng Ruo.
"Okay, our teacher Jia Jia has already given an A grade. So, what about Teacher Yun and Teacher Pei?"
Yun Shang and Pei Yuanzhi looked at each other. Pei Yuanzhi, who had not expressed any opinion since Deng Xu, slowly smiled and looked at Feng Ruo on the stage with great sincerity.
"You're the best singer among the eight contestants I've heard this round, so I give you the only A grade."
Feng Ruo was first surprised by Pei Yuanzhi's handsome appearance, and when she heard him say that he gave her the only A-level, she immediately looked flattered.
When Zhang Li saw that he was willing to use such a trick to win Feng Ruo's favor, a sneer flashed in his eyes.
The host on stage looked expectant. "Our contestant Feng Ruo has already received two A grades, making her the only one currently with a chance of receiving all A's! Now, please invite Teacher Chen and Teacher Zhang Li to give the evaluations."
The audience below the stage also began to look forward to it.
Zhang Li adjusted his expression, stepped forward, grabbed the microphone, and gave Feng Ruo a sincere smile.
Compared with Pei Yuanzhi's handsomeness, Zhang Li's appearance is not inferior, and even more eye-catching.
When Feng Ruo saw Zhang Li looking at her with an expression as if he had devoted all his attention to her, she couldn't help showing a hint of shyness even though she was a girl.
When Pei Yuanzhi saw this situation, he understood what Zhang Li was planning.
Seeing that Feng Ruo was not shy in front of him, but almost blushed under Zhang Li's gaze, Pei Yuanzhi's feelings were simply indescribable.
And Zhang Li soon made him feel what a dimensionality reduction attack meant.
She looked at Feng Ruo with a smile on her face and said, "Can I call you Xiao Ruo?"
Feng Ruo's face really blushed this time, and then she nodded embarrassedly.
"Okay, Xiao Ruo, what level do you want me to give you?"
As soon as the words fell, the audience reacted and started to boo: "Oh oh oh..."
Feng Ruo's face instantly turned red, revealing a youthful and cute attitude, "I... I don't know."
Zhang Li continued, "I wanted to give you an S-rank, but the highest rank the program team can give you is A."
The audience stands became even more excited.
Feng Ruo pursed her lips shyly.
The host spoke up at the right time, "So what grade is Teacher Zhang Li going to give?"
"Need I tell you more?" Zhang Li raised his eyebrows in confusion.
The audience shouted in unison: "A-level!"
"Okay! Three Aces!"
The host finally looked at the group of Yuan Minshan and Hu Minzhi.
"So what are Mr. Yuan and Mr. Hu's ratings?"
Yuan Minshan spread her hands helplessly and grabbed the microphone and said, "If I don't give an A, doesn't it mean that there is something wrong with my aesthetic ability?"
The audience burst into laughter.
Although the host had already expected Feng Ruo to get all A's, he couldn't help but get excited when the final answer came out: "Okay everyone, our eighth and final contestant finally got all A's! Congratulations Feng Ruo!!"
The whole audience burst into applause.
The show went smoothly, and it was already past one in the afternoon, and everyone needed to eat.
According to the program team's schedule, team selection is scheduled for the afternoon.
The host naturally began his halftime speech.
"Dear audience friends, the ratings for the first episode of the second season of 'Sing Out Loud' have concluded here. We will take a break first. See you in an hour!"
At the director's signal, the camera turned to the tutor's desk again, and the tutors made a waving gesture.
Everyone relaxed once the camera indicator light went out.
Feng Ruo on the stage had not received any instructions and did not know what to do. Now the camera has been turned off and the audience below the stage are being evacuated and rested by the staff.
Fortunately, the host noticed that she had not left and quickly waved to her to follow him off the stage.
Zhang Li and Pei Yuanzhi both noticed this scene. They stood up at the same time and then noticed each other's movements.
Immediately afterwards, the two of them left the tutor's desk without saying a word and planned to look for Feng Ruo.
It’s just that Zhang Li and his team are closer to the edge, so they naturally go ahead.
Seeing Zhang Li got ahead, Pei Yuanzhi wanted to go forward and catch up, but Chen Xiaodong just happened to stand up and block Pei Yuanzhi's way.
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