0713: You who shine in the parallel world

In fact, when all the stage scores were announced, many people were secretly observing Yu Yu's expression.

The stage of "Suspended" is as everyone has seen. They are all seasoned veterans who have been in the entertainment industry for several years. Many of them have experienced various unknown dark secrets, unspoken rules, and other annoying unfair treatments, so they all understand what this is all about.

After all, "Brother Pi" is a reality TV show. When they signed the contract, they knew there were many behind-the-scenes stories involved. Some people had also heard some gossip about "Come to Our Concert," which claimed that Yu Yu was a smiling tiger with a knife hidden in her smile. On the surface, she was gentle, elegant, and polite, seemingly unassuming and not competitive, but deep down she was very proud and couldn't stand being taken advantage of...

But now it seems there's nothing unusual, right?

Hu Yanbin's expression was somewhat subtle when he saw the result. He knew what the production team was up to, but he didn't expect that they would start protecting his position after only one performance. This was too exaggerated, as if they didn't trust his abilities.

As a singer-songwriter, it's impossible for him not to care. He is also aware of the gap between his stage performance and "Suspended". What's embarrassing is that the production team can use the guise of doing it for his own good to prevent him from saying anything bad about them.

All parties are well aware of the outcome. Of course, in the subsequent interviews, if they were to discuss their evaluation of the stage, they would know what they could and could not say. Even if some stubborn individuals are straightforward, what they say would not be included in the program's editing.

But they'll say that in their eyes, domestic fish are the best, and you can edit the video but you can't cut their mouths.

The announcement of the stage scores was just a minor incident. The production team revealed the scores merely as a superficial gesture to ensure fairness, impartiality, and transparency. The real focus of the program was what followed – elimination.

Apart from the two TOP 1 stages in the first and second halves, the other six stages are theoretically all in danger. Among all the remaining people, the two with the lowest personal popularity ranking will be eliminated on the spot.

To check on the whereabouts of the remaining team members, you can choose to go to the secret room with your group or go alone.

Actually, after the first round of performances, it was already quite clear whether anyone would stay or leave.

Guan Zhibin and He Zhancheng didn't get much popularity on the initial stage, but Yu Yu single-handedly brought them and the previously half-dead "Suspended" to the top of the popularity list, so Yu Yu didn't have to worry about their group's safety at all.

Furthermore, the production team has already unfairly suppressed "Suspended" a bit. If they eliminate the members of "Suspended" as well, it won't be a problem that can be made up for in post-production editing.

Yu Yu and her two teammates checked on the safety of the team members, and without a doubt, they were all safe.

The three then returned to the practice room to await the final results.

Kevin Cheng and Ambrose Hui were eliminated. The two members of the "Sparrow" group were eliminated directly, and they didn't even have a chance to say goodbye to the others before they had to pack their bags and leave by car.

The remaining 31 people returned to the hall, where the production team prepared a barbecue for dinner and a late-night snack.

Some were celebrating, while others who were close to the two who left were feeling sad. But after eating and drinking their fill, they all had to adjust their mindset to face the group challenges of the second round.

That's how tight the filming schedule is for Pierre and his team; they don't have time to relax at all.

Qi Sijun, who had been waiting until now, came to the stage and began to announce the grouping rules for the second public performance.

First, the two MVP members from the first performance, Chen Chusheng and Ma Boqian, will automatically become candidates for captain in the second performance.

Secondly, everyone will vote to select three candidates.

Secondly, among all the remaining people, the top three in terms of personal preference will become candidates.

Finally, these eight candidates will go through a team competition to select four captains to form four teams.

At this point, Guan Zhibin finally understood the rules, and after Yu Yu translated, He Zhancheng also understood the rules.

They both looked at Yu Yu at the same time.

The four guys next door were also looking at him with wicked grins.

Yu Yu: The voting window is closed. My heart is sealed and my love is locked away. Please do not disturb.

Seeing that Yu Yu was looking up at the sky and down and not at them, Wang Yuexin at the next table immediately complained to Yu Haoming next to her: "Look at Yu Yu, he wishes he could find a hole to crawl into, hahaha, he doesn't even dare to make eye contact with us, is he afraid that we will vote for him?"

"His performance leading the team in the first public performance was incredibly convincing," Yu Haoming said, adding with a slightly deliberate rhetorical question, "But he doesn't seem to want to be the captain. Should we really vote for him?"

"Do you think he can just say he won't do it? If he really becomes the captain, he'll be more responsible than anyone else. Isn't 'Suspended' a perfect example?" Zhang Yuan shook his finger, looking smug like, "Hao Ming, you don't understand Yu Yu."

“That's only if he actually becomes the captain. The candidates we've voted for are just that—candidates. Just you wait and see. As long as the final result isn't decided, he has plenty of ways to back down.” Wang Yuexin looked at Zhang Yuan with an expression that said, “I know more than you do,” and then asked Chen Chusheng, “Brother Sheng, who are you voting for later?”

Chen Chusheng thought for a moment: "Vote for the team leader... that's not a good idea. Maybe it'll be Yan Bin."

Zhang Yuan exclaimed in disbelief, "Huh? Chen Chusheng, you've changed your mind? You're not going to throw fish at me?!"

"Does he even need my vote?" Chen Chusheng chuckled, his tone sounding a mix of pride, helplessness, and mockery. "Given his performance, even if we don't vote for him, many others will. And if Yu really doesn't want to be captain, he'll just slack off during the candidate election."

Chen Chusheng still understands Yu Yu.

Yu Yu was indeed voted out as a candidate for team leader, and her vote count was even tied for first place with Wang Yaoqing. The third candidate was Hu Yanbin.

Next, based on personal preference, Lin Zhiying, Xin, and Zhang Yuan also became candidates.

Zhang Yuan probably never expected that just a second ago he was watching the drama unfold and mocking Yu Yu for getting close to the Fish Team title, but the next second he was about to become Team Zhang himself.

Eight team leader candidates took to the stage to deliver their team leader declarations, which served as a campaign rally. Interestingly, out of the five members of 0705, three were selected as team leader candidates this time.

Compared to Chen Chusheng and Zhang Yuan, their team-building strategies are mainly based on their future stage directions. Chen Chusheng hopes that future stages will be more musical and professional, while Zhang Yuan is more interested in singing and dancing. Yu Yu is different. Putting aside his lack of interest in the title of team leader, he is not a problem with any stage, including rap.

"I don't stick to a specific stage. It mainly depends on what style of music our team members are more suited to and what kind of songs we can get. We usually eat and drink as usual, but we are absolutely strict during training. In my team, we are definitely not the most hardworking, but we are definitely the most fulfilled."

Although he had already decided to give up, Yu Yu still spoke the truth in this segment. His two former teammates in the audience couldn't help but nod in agreement. Yu Yu was usually quite amiable and easy to talk to, but when it came to serious matters in the professional field, he was definitely the Piranha Captain who could make people practice ten or twenty more times with a smile until they completely mastered the skills.

However, the Fish Team's casual statement that they could handle any stage seems to have unwittingly put on a big show.

Some people might think that he got carried away by "Suspended" and doesn't care about other types of stages, but those who know the inside story know that Yu Yu is telling the truth, and he is even being modest.

After the eight candidates delivered their declarations, Xiao Qi announced the official start of the first stage of the second round of team formation. The eight candidates would select two members from the top 13 in popularity to form a team. The first candidate to form a three-person team would advance, while those who failed to form a team would stay until the end to re-select a team with the remaining member who had not formed a team.

Perhaps Yu Yu was too serious when he was giving his captain's declaration, so Wang Yuexin hesitated for a second. If Sheng Ge and Yu Yu were to pursue him (as a teammate) at the same time, what should he choose?

Zhang Yuan: Ber, what about me? If I pursue you, won't you hesitate to make things difficult for me?

Cai Guoqin saw him chuckling and asked him what was wrong. Yu Haoming knew without a doubt what the boy was laughing about: "Don't worry, Teacher Cai, he's fine. It's just that he tends to have dreams late at night."

"What nonsense are you talking about? What kind of dream am I having?" Wang Yuexin glared at Yu Haoming.

Wang Yuexin knew that compared to Chen Chusheng and Yu Yu vying for him, it was more reliable for Chen Chusheng and Zhang Yuan to work together, but after thinking about it for a moment, she realized it wouldn't break the law.

Upon hearing the rules for team leader advancement, Yu Yu knew she was doomed to be eliminated. Compared to the others who rushed to their preferred candidates as soon as the selection began, Yu Yu, who was a few steps behind, strolled off the stage with a leisurely air.

Although Cai Guoqin was quite popular, he was currently alone. When he saw Yu Yu strolling down the street, he was both amused and annoyed. He said, "Hey kid, the other team members have almost finished choosing, and you're still here taking your time."

"No rush, Teacher Cai, you're still sitting here, how could I possibly be in the group first? I'll come and keep you company later, I'll just say a few words to Kenny and John first." Yu Yu said with a playful and unserious smile.

“I told you, Teacher Cai, he was just waiting for the group to be formed,” Wang Yuexin said to Cai Guoqin.

At this moment, Chen Chusheng came to their table with his team badge. Before handing over the badge, he looked at Yu Yu with a questioning gaze: "Fish?"

Yu Yu gave an OK sign: "Brother Sheng, Cai Cai, please help me out."

Chen Chusheng was amused by Yu Yu. He patted him on the back helplessly, then walked towards Wang Yuexin, Yu Haoming, and Cai Guoqin. Teacher Cai didn't want to put Chen Chusheng in a difficult position, so he directly gestured for him to hand over the team badge to his two brothers and form a group first.

On the other side, seeing that He Zhancheng was surrounded by people, Yu Yu went to Guan Zhibin, who was temporarily alone. Because of the exceptional performance of "Suspended," both he and He Zhancheng had now entered the top thirteen in terms of popularity.

"You're probably not planning to give me the team badge, are you?" Guan Zhibin knew that Yu Yu wouldn't continue as captain if given the chance, since Yu Yu hadn't given a direct answer about the team's formation. But seeing Yu Yu nod now, he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

However, he quickly composed himself and decided to listen to Yu Yu's advice on choosing a team. This was simple, since Guan Zhibin's skills were already quite strong. Yu Yu suggested that if he wanted to go further and think about his future after leaving Pi Ge, it would be better to choose a team with a strong musical focus.

Strong musicality? Isn't that Yu Yu's team? Guan Zhibin blinked. Besides Yu Yu, Chen Chusheng and Hu Yanbin also seemed to fit the criteria. But if he could join Chen Chusheng's team, wouldn't that mean he could be on the same team as Yu Yu again?

Guan Zhibin hurriedly searched for Chen Chusheng, but unfortunately he had already temporarily teamed up with Wang Yuexin and Yu Haoming, while Hu Yanbin had also chosen Boyuan and Lu Yi.

At this moment, He Zhancheng had three team badges in his hand: one of Zhang Yuan, one of Xin, and one of Wang Yaoqing. He looked up at Guan Zhibin and happened to see Yu Yu waving at him. He thought for a moment, told the three captain candidates beside him to wait a moment, and then went to Yu Yu and Guan Zhibin.

"What are your plans now?" He Zhancheng asked.

"I have a general idea of ​​what's going on, and I'm ready to wait for the next round," Guan Zhibin said.

“I’ll wait until the end.” Yu Yu shrugged and teased, “Which team are you planning to join? John, you’re really popular. Three people crowded around you as soon as the selection started.”

“If you were a free agent from the beginning, you would be in the same situation,” He Zhancheng laughed. “If you don’t plan to continue leading the team, Cyrus, then I have no other concerns. I should have a choice now, you know that.”

He Zhancheng looked at the team badge that belonged to Wang Yaoqing in his hand.

Yu Yu understood, and Guan Zhibin, after a slight pause, also understood.

"It's okay, keep up the good work." Yu Yu patted his shoulder.

He Zhancheng is an outsider with little connection to China, so it's understandable that the program team arranged for him to be included.