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Chapter 59 Preparation before the game
The flight was at 8pm and landed in Shanghai at 11pm.
Several team leaders, including Teacher Huang, took Yi Jie and the other two contestants to the hotel booked by the Jianan Youth English Association, and all the stylists were in place at the same time.
"Tomorrow we are going to learn some knowledge about speech etiquette and formalities. It won't take too long. You should go to bed early and meet in the lobby downstairs at 10 o'clock on time." Teacher Huang handed the room card to Yi Jie and the other two and said at the same time.
Yi Jie opened the door, threw her backpack on the sofa, stood in front of the French window, and looked down at the bustling night Shanghai from a high floor. The association was willing to spend money to book a hotel in Lujiazui, where one could see the Oriental Pearl Tower, which stood on top of the city and shone brightly.
In her previous life, she had been to Shanghai to seek wealth and fill the hole of debt, which exhausted her both physically and mentally. But now, only a few years have passed, and everything in the past seems like a lifetime ago, and her state of mind is completely different. This time, she came to represent the entire Jianan Province to win the glorious trophy. Although she had to repay the debt to the system, Yi Jie's chest was still full of pride, she was fighting for honor!
After enjoying the beautiful night view, Zhang Peiyao called her mother to inform her that she had arrived in Shanghai safely and reported the hotel location so that she could pick her up after the competition. Zhang Peiyao planned to take her family on a trip to Shanghai after the competition.
After taking a shower, Yi Jie lay on the soft big bed and fell into a deep sleep with light music.
The next day, before the alarm clock rang, Yi Jie was already dressed neatly and walking on the streets of Shanghai's morning market, buying the delicacies she remembered.
With her left hand holding a half-eaten rice ball, she would occasionally pick up a pan-fried dumpling from the lunch box on the table and stuff it into her mouth with her right hand. The first thing Xuzhou and Yao Zhiwei saw when they went downstairs was Yi Jie eating her delicious breakfast.
"Damn, you are so disloyal. You enjoyed your life without even inviting us." Xuzhou accused Yi Jie angrily.
"Remember you guys, Nuo, everything over there is bought for you. The hotel's breakfast is not as delicious as the authentic breakfast stalls." Yi Jie glanced at the pile of packaging boxes on the table.
"The goddess is beautiful and kind-hearted. Xuzhou would like to thank you." Xuzhou bowed comically, ran to sit next to Yi Jie, opened the box in a hurry and started to enjoy the delicious food.
Yao Zhiwei was amused by him and laughed foolishly twice. After thanking Yi Jie, he sat next to Yi Jie and started to eat breakfast.
Teacher Huang and other team leaders did not expect to have breakfast as soon as they came downstairs. It was bought for them by the champion seed players. They were so moved that they ate the hot breakfast and said in their hearts that this was the most worry-free class they had ever taught.
After eating and drinking, Yi Jie and her friends were taken to an etiquette and culture training center, where an elite teacher with extraordinary conversation gave the three of them a crash course in etiquette.
Xuzhou had a hunchback and was hit on the back by the teacher countless times, which made him grimace in pain and scream. The whole class was lively because of this funny guy, and Yi Jie was very happy as a person who likes to have fun. When I first met him, I thought he was a cocky boy, but after getting to know him for a long time, I found that Xuzhou had a funny heart.
At the end of the three-hour class, Xuzhou's face wrinkled like a bitter gourd: "My back is definitely bruised. I practiced for several hours without rest. I can eat a cow now."
"The teacher only beat you because you were not honest. It was very easy for Yi Jie and I." Yao Zhiwei laughed at him with curved eyes.
"I'm hungry too. I've already digested my breakfast." Yi Jie rubbed her empty stomach. Since her physical strength increased, her appetite has also increased.
"Are you all starving? Let me take you to a feast!" Teacher Huang appeared from behind the three of them at some point.
"Long live Teacher Huang!" Xuzhou shouted happily.
After having a big meal at a restaurant with a high average consumption per person, the three of them were taken back to the hotel by Teacher Huang, and they didn’t even have time to walk a few more steps on the streets of Shanghai.
"In the afternoon, several teachers and I will give you special pre-match training and psychological counseling. When we are not here, you should practice well in your room. Tomorrow is the competition, so don't slack off." Teacher Huang warned the three.
The three of them promptly put away their relaxed attitudes and went back to their rooms to practice their speeches.
During the competition, Yi Jie received a call from her mother, telling her that the main group had arrived in Shanghai and that she should not worry and should concentrate on preparing for the competition.
A few minutes after hanging up the phone, Teacher Huang and several other teachers entered the room, and the room was crowded.
"Begin your speech, classmate Yi Jie."
Yi Jie took a deep breath and began her speech in a sonorous and powerful voice, with ups and downs in her voice and eloquent speech throughout. Even after the end of the speech, the teachers were still in a daze, and after a few breaths, their palms were clapped until they turned red.
"Great, the content and the speech are absolutely brilliant and impeccable. There is nothing to change in your manuscript, just keep up your normal level tomorrow." Teacher Huang was too excited, as if the championship was within his grasp, and he spoke incoherently.
Teacher Yang, who was traveling with them, wanted to give Yi Jie psychological counseling, but found that Yi Jie's mentality was much better than their teachers, and there was nothing to say. They really found a great treasure in Jianan Province. Teacher Huang said a lot of encouraging words to Yi Jie with a burning gaze, told her to gather at 8 o'clock tomorrow, and then took the teachers out.
Yi Jie couldn't sleep so early. Thinking of Chen Ruoyao who was participating in the competition, she expected that this competition would not be peaceful. She had to be mentally prepared to prevent any trouble. She searched the Shenzhen Elite Cup audition list on her mobile phone and found Chen Ruoyao's name on the list. It was amazing. They blatantly tampered with the data. Did the other contestants have no objection? She remembered that the audition could be watched on the public screen.
It’s clear that there’s nothing to be found by searching online, so I’ll just have to wait and see tomorrow.
"Knock knock," there was a knock on the door. Yi Jie wondered if Teacher Huang and the others had returned?
"Yi Jie, it's me, Yao Zhiwei."
Yi Jie opened the door and saw Yao Zhiwei hesitantly saying, "Teacher Huang said that the tone of my speech was too weak and not powerful enough to resonate with everyone. He said that you did a great job in this regard. I want to... I want to ask you for advice, is that okay?"
"Of course, come in." Yi Jie couldn't sleep.
After listening to Yao Zhiwei's speech, Yi Jie analyzed the problem from Yao Zhiwei's perspective, and then put herself in her shoes and told her some tips on speaking, including how to mobilize emotions appropriately, which parts should be powerful, and which parts should be gentle.
Although both are teaching methods, Yi Jie’s teaching is more understandable than Mr. Huang’s, and she has also trained with Yao Zhiwei several times. Yao Zhiwei feels that she has improved a lot.
"Thank you, Yi Jie. I will go back and practice by myself. You should go to bed early." Yao Zhiwei thanked gratefully at the door.
"It's okay, it's just a small matter!" Yi Jie said carelessly.
After closing the door, Yi Jie was startled by the system notifying her that the task was completed.
It turned out that she had completed the task of being a good teacher! This was a sudden surprise. She had not paid attention to the dynamics of this task for a long time. She didn't expect that she would complete it with only one class left.
"Host, the special item you're rewarded with is called the Truth Button. It can be attached to someone invisibly, and you can use your mind to control them to tell the truth. It lasts for three minutes and can only be used once."
What is this? Just when you are sleepy, you are given a pillow. I originally thought that I would put a lot of effort to deal with Chen Ruoyao, but now I have this, what am I afraid of? Chen Ruoyao just needs to not cause trouble for me, otherwise I'd better be careful about how I respond to her.
Yi Jie had a good sleep and felt very comfortable. She was in a particularly good mood when she woke up in the morning. As expected, people are in high spirits when they are happy. Thinking about Chen Ruoyao's possible failure and Zhang Huimin's family's frustrated look, she couldn't help but feel happy.
After a hearty breakfast, Mr. Huang took a few people to the studio for styling.
The theme of all the clothes was formal. Yi Jie looked at a row of skirts and resolutely picked out a cool women's suit.
This is an old studio in Shanghai. The stylists here are all very skilled and it is absolutely impossible for them to create exaggerated stage makeup.
"Oh, little sister, you are so beautiful. Your skin is better than many celebrities whose skin I have put makeup on." The delicate and elegant makeup artist started chatting with Yi Jie in a familiar manner.
"Hahaha, no no, you're welcome." Yi Jie responded politely.
"Really, just call me Kenny, don't be so distant. I don't know why, but you look so familiar to me." Kenny looked left and right, and the more he looked at Yi Jie, the more he felt that he had seen her somewhere before.
It seems that the vest will be removed. There are more senior Internet users in big cities. Just as Yi Jie thought of this, she heard Kenny shout: "I remember it!"
Everyone around looked at them curiously.
Yi Jie held his hand and motioned him to speak in a lower voice. Kenny understood and lowered his voice.
"Are you Yi Jie, who did the Tibetan princess makeup for Wen Xinya? I've imitated it before, and it's definitely not wrong." He said excitedly.
Yi Jie nodded helplessly, and Kenny became even more excited. What could be more challenging than doing makeup for a professional? He put all his energy into painting on Yi Jie's face.
The clothes Yi Jie chose gave her a noble and generous makeup. Although she looked a little more mature, her aura was greatly enhanced. With the help of the high eyeliner, Yi Jie's eyes were full of domineering.
"How is it, how is it!" Kenny looked like he was begging for praise. Yi Jie nodded with satisfaction: "It's much better than mine. You are really a professional. I am just an amateur."
Kenny waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't say that, I have only studied systematically, but your creativity is unique."
Yi Jie was ashamed, she was just taking advantage of the benefits of being a beauty guru in later generations.
"Let's add each other on WeChat. Come and play with me when you have time." Kenny raised his index finger and blinked at Yi Jie.
"Ah, I don't have WeChat, I'm still using QQ. I'm still a student. I'm from Jianan Province, and I came to Shanghai to participate in a speech contest." Yi Jie said embarrassedly. It seems that WeChat has begun to be widely used, and she has to register one too.
"Oh, I know you're a student and are participating in the competition. That means you're a top student. I love playing with smart people the most!" Kenny said happily, putting his hand on Yi Jie's shoulder.
Teacher Huang, who came over to check on Yi Jie's makeup progress, saw this scene and quickly pulled Yi Jie away to protect her behind him, fearing that Yi Jie would be taken advantage of by the male makeup artist.
Seeing how Teacher Huang was protecting his child, Yi Jie laughed. She really wanted to tell Teacher Huang, "Look, does the other guy look like he would like girls?"
Kenny also realized that he was a little too enthusiastic, which made Yi Jie's teacher dislike him. He stuck out his tongue, made a cheering gesture to Yi Jie, and went to do other things.
Teacher Huang then took a closer look at Yi Jie's look and was completely amazed. The well-tailored suit made Yi Jie look even taller and slimmer. Her fluffy black hair was tied up, revealing her full forehead and superior neckline. The appropriate and bright makeup made her look noble and impressive, and her casual eyes revealed the perverseness of a young person.
"Very good, very good." Looking at Yi Jie, who had such an excellent image, Teacher Huang felt that she was not much worse than a star.
The three of them finished their styling together and gathered together. Yi Jie received praise from Xuzhou and Yao Zhiwei.
"I and Xuzhou are instantly compared to ugly ducklings." Yao Zhiwei looked at Yi Jie with starry eyes. She really thought Yi Jie was very beautiful.
"Then we will be the most handsome one among the ugly ducklings. There are only a few people like Yi Jie. I think I am quite handsome and I will definitely kill all the men present here in seconds, except Yi Jie, who is popular with both men and women." Xuzhou said proudly, lifting his hair.
"That's right, Young Master Xu is the best in Shanghai today!" Yi Jie said.
The three of them praised each other's looks, and after Teacher Huang settled the bill, he took them downstairs. Kenny was arranged by the boss to accompany them to prevent any problems with the contestants' makeup before going on stage, and to touch up their makeup at any time, making Teacher Huang's nose not a nose and eyes not eyes.
"Your teacher is so weird. He keeps staring at me." Kenny whispered to Yi Jie. Yi Jie smiled brightly. "Don't you know why?"
"Hahaha, I know. I just want to piss him off. How do you know I am...?" Kenny didn't ask the whole question. Yi Jie knew what he was going to say.
Yes, in 2013 the acceptance of this aspect was far less than in later generations, and not many people understood it.
"I know, I know. You've made it obvious enough."
"Won't you be disgusted?" Although Kenny was mostly involved in the entertainment industry and this kind of thing was common, Yi Jie was a student and she might not be able to accept it in her heart. He really wanted to be friends with her.
"Why should you be disgusted? It's your freedom. You haven't hurt anyone else. Just be yourself and don't care about what others think." Yi Jie looked directly into Kenny's clear eyes and said word by word.
"Okay! I'll download QQ now and let's add each other as friends. By the way, I'm not much older than you. In fact, I'm only 20 years old this year." Kenny whispered into Yi Jie's ear.
"Okay, I understand," Yi Jie smiled.
Passersby on the street stopped to watch Yi Jie, thinking she was a celebrity. When the black business car rented by the team drove over and Yi Jie and others got in, some passersby took out their phones to take photos and prepare to post them online to ask which celebrity was having an event.
The car drove all the way to the competition venue, Kenny quickly became friends with Yi Jie and the other two, chatting animatedly. Teacher Huang was sitting in the front seat, puffing his beard and glaring, and Yi Jie became more and more amused the more she watched.
The Shanghai Workers' Stadium was bustling with people.
Yi Jie and her friends entered the venue through the staff passage and saw a large group of spectators queuing at the main entrance. I wonder where my mother and the others are in the queue? Yi Jie was looking out when an inopportune voice came.
"Xiao Jie? Is that you? You actually made it to the finals. I didn't expect the county would support you so much. I'm so happy for you."
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