Chapter 9 Re-rating
Early the next morning, before the broadcast started, the contestants in the dormitory had already gotten up and packed up.
The theme song re-rating will begin at nine o'clock, and everyone obviously wants to use these last few hours to do the final sprint practice.
Xie Qingyu changed into his training clothes and was about to wake Leo up as usual, but when he reached the door, he found Leo was already waiting for him outside.
"Brother, good morning!" Leo looked at Xie Qingyu with a smile, his eyes sparkling, like a puppy waiting for his owner's praise.
Xie Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then asked softly, "Why are you up so early? Can't you sleep a little longer?"
Leo is the youngest contestant on the show. He is currently sleeping a lot. If he doesn't get enough sleep, he will feel lethargic all day.
He scratched his head, shook it a little embarrassedly and said, "My roommates have already gone to the training room, and I feel embarrassed to sleep anymore.
Besides, today is the day for the re-evaluation, and I don’t want to embarrass myself on stage!"
Xie Qingyu smiled and said in a gentle tone: “Leo has worked very hard, everyone will like your performance.
Let's go to the cafeteria and eat something first, otherwise we won't have enough energy for the evaluation later."
Leo nodded and followed Xie Qingyu quietly. The dormitory corridor was filled with players coming and going, some of them even skipping breakfast before heading straight to the training room.
Xie Qingyu looked at their hurried backs and sincerely hoped that everyone could achieve good results.
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When they arrived at the cafeteria, Xie Qingyu and Leo had a simple meal.
Leo munched on a steamed bun while mumbling, "Brother, do you think we can still stay in Class A after the evaluation?"
Xie Qingyu glanced at him, his tone encouraging: "As long as you do your best, the results will be good. Don't think too much, just concentrate on practicing."
Leo nodded, swallowed the steamed bun in his mouth, and said with a smile: "I'm not afraid as long as my brother is with me!"
Xie Qingyu smiled and said nothing more.
Although Leo is young and seems heartless, he has high demands on himself and has a strong desire to win.
Today's rating is also an important test for him.
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After breakfast, the two rushed to the training room without stopping.
Less than half an hour before the evaluation began, the contestants in Class A stopped practicing and took a short break to adjust.
Xie Qingyu did not continue practicing, he knew that he had already done his best in his current condition.
If you keep training until you reach the rating level, your body will become too tense and you will be more likely to have problems.
He was about to go to the bathroom to freshen up a bit, but when he saw Leo still practicing hard, he walked over and whispered, "Leo, take a break. We'll be going to the auditorium soon."
Leo raised his head, beads of sweat still on his forehead, and said with a smile: "Brother, I'll practice for a while, I'll be ready soon!"
Xie Qingyu had no choice but to remind the stubborn child: "Don't practice for too long. Your condition will be the most important thing during the evaluation later."
Leo nodded, but still didn't stop. Xie Qingyu knew his character, so she didn't try to persuade him anymore. She just said hello and left the practice room alone.
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After cleaning up the bathroom, Xie Qingyu was about to go back, but saw Wei Ran walking out of the bathroom with a pale face.
Class F's training room was on the first floor, so why did Wei Ran come to the second floor? Xie Qingyu was a little confused.
"Weiran?" Xie Qingyu called his name softly.
Wei Ran was obviously startled, but quickly regained his composure and managed a forced smile: "Qingyu, good morning."
Xie Qingyu nodded, a hint of concern in her eyes: "Why are you on the second floor? Isn't the training room for Class F on the first floor?"
Wei Ran lowered his head, his voice a little hoarse: "I... I just want to find a quiet place to be alone for a while."
Xie Qingyu frowned, Wei Ran's condition was obviously not right.
He took a step closer and smelled a faint scent of cigarette smoke on Wei Ran.
The program team has clearly stipulated that cigarettes, like mobile phones and snacks, are prohibited items and are not allowed to be brought into the dormitory.
Xie Qingyu did not ask any further questions. This was personal privacy and it was still being recorded. There were many cameras around.
It's not a big deal, but it's not a small matter. After all, it didn't affect anyone else. I could only gently remind him, "If you're feeling down, go to the terrace and get some fresh air before returning to the training room."
Wei Ran was silent for a moment, then nodded, her voice so low it was almost inaudible: "Thank you... I'll pay attention."
After saying that, he hurried downstairs, his back looking a little lonely.
Xie Qingyu looked at his back and felt a little uneasy, but she didn't have time to think about it, so she quickly returned to the practice room.
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After returning to the practice room, Xie Qingyu found that everyone had packed up and was ready to go to the auditorium.
There is some distance from the training building to the auditorium, and no one wants to be late at the critical moment of re-evaluation.
In the auditorium, the contestants were almost all there. A countdown was displayed on the big screen on the stage: five minutes left.
The contestants around were a little agitated, and some were frantically imitating the dance moves of the theme song.
“5——”
“4——”
“3——”
“2——”
“1——!”
The countdown ended, and the edge of the stage began to steam, instantly igniting the atmosphere.
Initiator Qu Qinghuan took the stage first and smiled as she interacted with the contestants. "Good morning, everyone! Today's theme song re-evaluation is about to begin. Are you ready?"
The contestants in the audience responded: "Ready!"
Qu Qinghuan stood in the center of the stage, holding the script in her hand, looking at the contestants below with a smile.
His eyes swept over every nervous and expectant face, then he gently raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Next, let's welcome our five mentors with warm applause!"
Qu Qinghuan's voice was clear and powerful, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the whole audience
The first person to appear was vocal instructor Li Zhiqiu.
She walked onto the stage in a simple white dress, smiled, waved, and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Li Zhiqiu."
The contestants in the audience immediately burst into warm applause and cheers.
“Today’s theme song re-evaluation is an important challenge for you, but it is also an opportunity to show yourselves.
No matter what the outcome, please remember that the stage belongs to you.
As long as you give your all, you will have no regrets."
"Okay, Teacher Li."
The next contestant boldly took over.
The camera on the scene turned to him.
The contestant's ears turned red, but he still insisted on waving vigorously at Li Zhiqiu on the stage.
Li Zhiqiu smiled and nodded in his direction.
The second person to appear was dance instructor Su Jin.
She was wearing a black training suit, with a gentle smile on her face.
"Good morning, everyone! I'm Su Jin. Dance isn't just about movement; it's about conveying emotion. On today's stage, I hope to see you express your inner passion and dreams with your bodies. Go for it! I believe you can do it!"
"Teacher Su, we will."
“Of course I can!”
"Come on, come on!"
With the first person taking the plunge, the other contestants followed suit and started shouting, but all they could hear was the sound of them, and it was impossible to tell who was saying what.
The scene was a bit noisy, and Qu Qinghuan put his index finger to his lips to signal everyone to be quiet.
The third person to appear was creative mentor Lu Chuan.
Lu Chuan casually walked onto the stage with his hands in his pockets, his voice lazily swaying as he briefly and directly went through the "encouragement" process arranged by the planning team:
"Hello everyone, I'm Lu Chuan. Don't think too much. There will be a bigger stage waiting for you in the future. Relax a little and enjoy the stage."
"Teacher Lu, can you give me a discount if I ask you to write a song for me?" A contestant shouted excitedly from the audience, obviously liking Lu Chuan very much.
Lu Chuan raised his eyebrows, picked up the microphone and said, "I'll give you a 22% discount."
The contestant was so excited that he almost fainted. The people next to him quickly hugged him and pretended to pinch his Ren Zhong point.
Xie Qingyu also looked at the contestant with a smile. Leo was laughing exaggeratedly beside him, and the atmosphere on the scene was obviously not so tense anymore.
The fourth person to appear is the all-round mentor Wei Qianze.
He was wearing a simple casual suit. Standing on the stage, he glanced at the audience below. He saw that several contestants had serious expressions, and he had an idea in his mind.
"Good morning everyone, I'm Wei Qianze. Today's re-evaluation is not only a test of your abilities, but also a test of your mindset. Remember, every moment on stage is an opportunity for growth.
No matter what the outcome is, please keep calm and keep moving forward."
"Teacher Wei, are there any tickets left for the Eclipse concert? My sister didn't get any. She's a big fan of yours. Before we came to the show, she said she'd kill me if I didn't get any."
One contestant stood up with his hands raised high in the air.
Wei Qianze smiled helplessly and said, "I'll leave two for you."
The other contestants began to scream.
"Teacher Wei, I want one too!!!"
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Teacher Wei, please look at the child."
The last person to take the stage was rap instructor MC Ray. With a frank and outspoken smile, he immediately rapped for everyone:
"Yo, listen up, I'm MC Ray,
Today's stage is your show time, don't worry about those rules and regulations,
Let your passion burn, let go, enjoy yourself,
Feel the beat, let it flow, the stage belongs to you,
No limits, no fears, don’t let anyone define your limits! ”
All the contestants in the audience stood up, raised their hands, and beat the rhythm for MCray. The atmosphere was very hot.
After the five mentors appeared one by one, Qu Qinghuan smiled and gestured for them to take a seat.
The mentors walked to the side of the stage and sat in the seats arranged in advance by the program team. The contestants' information was placed on the table of each mentor's position.
Qu Qinghuan picked up the microphone and began to announce the rules for the theme song re-evaluation: "Today's re-evaluation will be conducted by each of the five mentors, who will select one contestant to come on stage, and each group of five will perform the theme song.
The mentors will score based on your performance, and the scoring criteria include singing, dancing, stage presence, and performance completeness.
After all contestants have performed, we will announce the final rating results."
She paused and continued, “Remember, today’s rating is not only about your class adjustment, but also about your future development in the program.
So, please give your all and show your best selves!"
The contestants in the audience nodded one after another, their eyes full of fighting spirit.
Xie Qingyu sat in the audience, looking at the stage with a clear and gentle gaze, and twirling her fingertips slightly.
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At the beginning of the first round of evaluation, the mentors seemed to have agreed not to choose the contestants from Class A to go on stage.
In addition to Class A, two people from Class B were selected, one person each from Class C and Class D, and Wei Ran from Class F was selected by Li Zhiqiu.
Wei Ran was the first contestant to appear on the first stage, and she performed Li Zhiqiu's famous song. Although her performance was not good, she still left an impression on Li Zhiqiu.
If he can seize the opportunity in this evaluation, he may be able to turn the tide.
However, when Xie Qingyu saw Wei Ran's condition when he went on stage, he was very worried about him.
Weiran's hands and feet were shaking, his face was pale, and he was obviously very nervous.
When the theme song accompaniment sounded, Wei Ran was half a beat late when he just started to sing. Although he adjusted himself quickly, he didn't dare to look at the instructor during the performance and was avoiding the camera.
Although his moves are the most standard among the five, the final rating may not be too high.
In the next few rounds of evaluation, the contestants from Class A were called one after another.
Sun Lele, Gu Yan, Bai Lang and Leo took the stage one by one, and their performances were all outstanding, especially Leo.
His happy puppy style matched the theme song perfectly, and his smile was so bright that the mentors couldn't help but smile at him.
Finally, it was Xie Qingyu's turn.
When the creative mentor Lu Chuan called his name, the rap mentor MC Ray stomped his feet in anger.
He complained that he originally wanted to order Xie Qingyu, but Lu Chuan got there first.
Lu Chuan smiled and ignored him.
Xie Qingyu stood up and walked towards the stage. Leo turned around and hugged him to cheer him up.
Gu Yan and other contestants around him also gave him words of encouragement, and even Bai Lang turned around and said to him, "Come on."
Xie Qingyu smiled and nodded, then put on the microphone and stood on the stage.
As the theme song played, Xie Qingyu treated this assessment as a formal concert, and the mentors and contestants in the audience were all his audience.
Every movement is done with precision and the expression management is impeccable.
His breath control is superb, every note is held firmly, long and continuous, without the slightest tremor or breath instability.
When it came to the chorus part, Xie Qingyu smiled at the camera and blinked.
The contestants in the audience gasped and then burst into exaggerated screams.
After the evaluation, Xie Qingyu stepped down and returned to his seat, where Leo warmly welcomed him.
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After all the contestants were evaluated, the staff sorted out the mentors' scores, put them in an envelope and handed it to Qu Qinghuan.
She walked onto the stage, ready to announce the re-rating results.
The contestants in the audience looked at her nervously, and the air was filled with tension.
Qu Qinghuan opened the envelope and announced the results starting with Class A.
"The first contestant to enter Class A is..." She paused, glanced at the contestants in the audience, and then read out Xie Qingyu's name.
Xie Qingyu stood up with a smile on her face. Qu Qinghuan asked, "Do you think you can still get into Class A after the re-evaluation this time?"
"Teacher Qu, do you think I can still get into Class A?"
This type of question is the easiest to set up traps. There is no optimal standard answer, so throwing the question back is the best option.
Qu Qinghuan smiled and stopped teasing him. He officially announced: "The first contestant to enter Class A is - Xie Qingyu!"
Afterwards, she announced the other contestants who entered Class A: Gu Yan, Bai Lang, Leo and Sun Lele all retained their level in Class A, while Wen Yan and Qian Song dropped out of Class A.
Xie Qingyu guessed that it might be a small mistake during the evaluation. Although it was quickly adjusted, it was still noticed by the instructors.
But... he glanced at Qian Song briefly, and Qian Song smiled back, shook his head, and indicated that it was okay.
When someone falls out of Class A, someone else will enter. The other contestants all perked up and looked at Qu Qinghuan.
Next, Qu Qinghuan also announced two new contestants entering Class A: You Jinzhao from Class B and Huang Ke from Class C, neither of whom Xie Qingyu was familiar with.
You Jinchao jumped up from his seat excitedly. Huang Ke was a little bit unbelievable when he heard his name, but their performance on the stage was indeed very good without any mistakes.
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Finally, Qu Qinghuan announced the re-evaluation results of classes BCD, but did not read out the names of the contestants from class F, indicating that the remaining ones were from class F.
Among the contestants Xie Qingyu knew, except Liu Xiu who dropped from Class B to Class C, the others either maintained their original level or were promoted.
Wei Ran was also promoted from Class F to Class D. Although his performance was not perfect, Xie Qingyu looked relieved from his expression, as if he was very satisfied with the result.
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After the re-evaluation of the theme song was completed, Qu Qinghuan announced the voting results for the C position of the theme song.
Xie Qingyu won the C position with a huge lead of 46 votes and became the center of the theme song.
At this point, the re-rating of the theme song of "Road to Star Dreams" has been completed.
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