0713: You who shine in the parallel world

During the free grouping phase, the six team captains can freely invite any of their brothers from outside the team to join, but before that, they must first determine the grouping.

There are currently 28 people. If divided into six groups, there will be four groups of five and two groups of four. Most people hope to get a group of five, since more people means more possibilities and variations. However, it's not as simple as getting a group based on how many people they want; it depends on their firepower.

Considering that Wang Yuexin, Yu Haoming, and Huang Pinguan were also sitting outside, Chen Chusheng would prefer a six-person team if possible, but they could only get a five-person team at most, which would inevitably mean giving up one teammate.

“Brother Sheng, I think you should put aside the question of choosing between two options for now,” Yu Yu said, interrupting Chen Chusheng’s thoughts.

Chen Chusheng was ranked first in personal popularity in the second round and was also the captain of the team that ranked first in the second round. According to Qi Sijun's introduction, if the team formation was selected based on the captain's personal popularity ranking, he believed that he would definitely be the first to choose, so his team would definitely be a five-person team. Therefore, he skipped the formation and started to consider who would stay and who would leave.

But Yu Yu told him not to think about these things for now.

Chen Chusheng looked at Yu Yu, who shrugged at him: "Have you forgotten that you were also the last designated team member?"

"..." He suddenly understood what he meant.

When did Philips decide the formation based on the captain's preference? Not to mention previous seasons, even in this third season, the formations for the first two performances seemed to be based on stage presence.

In addition, with the matter of assigning the order based on the firepower value of the second round still fresh in her mind, Yu Yu felt that the production team, which always liked to manipulate the rules, would not let them off so easily this time.

He directly asked Qi Sijun, seemingly jokingly, "Xiao Qi, you said the show's rules are to select teams based on the captains' preferences. Is this selection in ascending or descending order?"

Yu Yu's tone was quite natural, and his eyes were smiling, as if he was really just chatting with Xiao Qi about everyday matters. But Qi Sijun, who understood what he really meant, almost couldn't help but laugh. Fortunately, he was a professional and usually wouldn't laugh.

So, directors, when you gave him the script, did you really not care about the host's life or death?! Qi Sijun shouted inwardly. Such an obvious design, anyone with a little sense could see it, let alone Yu Yu, this overly clever and perceptive fish demon.

Of course, adhering to the corporate slave mentality that as long as he, the working class, wasn't embarrassed, it was the boss who was embarrassed, Qi Sijun smiled innocently, just like Yu Yu: "Wow, Brother Yu, you're really amazing. Is your mouth blessed? Guess what? We actually chose our formations in order of the captain's preference from lowest to highest."

These words elicited mixed reactions, with some happy and others saddened, though the majority were pleased.

Yu Yu was not surprised by Qi Sijun's words, but on the surface he sighed heavily, whether he was criticizing the program team or was really regretting it. He then said to Chen Chusheng, "Hey, Brother Sheng, you see, sometimes being too popular is not good. Or rather, our popularity should fluctuate according to the program team's rules to be the optimal solution."

He Zhancheng laughed when he heard this in the simultaneous interpretation headset. After all, he wasn't a professional host, so he could laugh.

Chen Chusheng also suppressed a laugh. Don't be fooled by Yu Yu's seemingly harmless appearance; he has a mouth just like Su Xing. And compared to Q God's sharp tongue that never uses profanity, he's probably more restrained now.

As for whether the production team would be angry upon hearing this, or whether this segment would be cut during the later editing of the program, that's not Yu Yu's concern. In any case, he's someone who takes revenge immediately and never holds back; he's already said what he needed to say.

Of course, the reason why Yu Yu is only "making empty threats" and not strongly protesting or taking any substantive measures is that, regardless of the number of people in the team, it has no real serious impact on them. All the fancy tricks are no match for solid works.

If the production team dares to eliminate someone from their team even after they've won first place in the performance, then don't blame him for standing up for himself.

Unsurprisingly, the captains ranked 3rd to 6th in popularity all chose five-person teams, leaving only two four-person teams belonging to Chen Chusheng and Lin Zhiying respectively.

For Lin Zhiying, the number of people in the team doesn't affect him much, but for Chen Chusheng, it's a change from choosing two out of three to choosing one out of three—having already chosen He Zhancheng and Yu Yu, he can only choose one more teammate.

When the free team formation began, while other teams rushed to the hall, Chen Chusheng simply got up slowly and glanced back at Yu Yu, already regarding Yu Yu as his deputy and strategist.

Yu Yu blinked and looked at He Zhancheng again.

“Those involved are often blinded by their own concerns, so John, from what perspective do you think we should consider our only candidate?”

“I think either is fine?” He Zhancheng adjusted his hat and thought about it seriously. “What I mean is, since the song selection hasn’t been finalized yet, we should consider the diversity and versatility of the team members when forming the team, but the three of us we have now are already very well-rounded.”

“Cyrus, Chusheng, you can both write and sing, and Cyrus can even dance some easy dances now. As for me, I can choreograph and dance, and with your help, I should be able to sing some songs too. So it doesn’t matter who we choose as our fourth member.”

“Yes, that’s what I think too.” Yu Yu translated for Chen Chusheng and then immediately added, as if she already had the answer in her heart. As she walked out with the two of them, she said, “Brother Sheng, don’t worry. Think about the personalities of those three. Maybe they’ve already reached a conclusion without you having to choose.”

Chen Chusheng nodded. He knew why Yu Yu had suddenly brought up He Zhancheng earlier. Yu Yu, who already had a plan in mind, didn't actually need the other party's help to clarify things. He just wanted to make him feel more involved in the team instead of treating him as an outsider.

Just as Yu Yu had guessed, when the three of them arrived at the table where Wang Yuexin, Yu Haoming, and Huang Pinguan were sitting, Wang Yuexin first put on a "melodramatic performance," dramatically wiping away tears while lamenting:

"I know you only have one spot left, it's okay. Victor Wong and Hao Ming are both very talented. If you ultimately decide to give up on me, I can accept it. Waaah, Xiao Yu, you went far away for me during the first performance, so let me sacrifice for you this time!"

Huang Pin-guan laughed at Wang Yuexin's exaggerated acting, while Yu Haoming was somewhat incredulous: "Wow, Wang Yuexin, has your acting gotten this bad? You can't even compare to Xiaoyu!"

Yu Yu: ? I have a feeling that Brother Haoming is cursing me, but I have no proof.

"The organization thanks you for your sacrifice." Yu Yu glanced at Wang Xianglin's wife Yuexin with narrowed eyes, then turned around and took the badge Chen Chusheng had given him. He skipped over Wang Yuexin and was about to hand it to Yu Haoming or Huang Pinguan, but his hand was tightly grabbed by a certain little dinosaur as soon as he reached out.

The little dinosaur, with tears streaming down its face and its voice rising several decibels, cried out, "No, no, little fish, you don't have to give it to me, you really don't have to give it to me, I'm giving it up willingly!"

"Then why don't you just give up?" Yu Yu raised an eyebrow and exerted force.

The little dinosaur gripped even tighter, like a mischievous child who, while saying "no" and desperately refusing to accept New Year's money, was weak in the hands, desperately trying to hold on and even opening the pocket himself.

"...Alright, alright, look at the three people in front of you, who's really falling for your act?" Yu Haoming said, feigning disdain, and took the badge from Yu Yu's hand, patting it on Wang Yuexin's chest. "Good luck, Third Master."

"Brother Sheng, we've already discussed it. I'm planning to try something different with other teams," Yu Haoming explained to Chen Chusheng.

Huang Pin-guan nodded: "I can also try some different things, such as rap. There are so many brothers here, and I haven't worked with many of them yet."

Chen Chusheng expressed his understanding. He went up and hugged the two who had voluntarily given up, then shook hands with Wang Yuexin and patted her on the shoulder to welcome her to the team.

On the way back to the team lobby, Wang Yuexin was still talking to Yu Yuqu about how he hadn't cooperated at all and hadn't acted with her, so love can disappear, right?

"I just don't want my IQ to disappear." Yu Yu honestly.jpg.

Chen Chusheng's tribe was the first to successfully form a team, and soon after, the other teams also returned one after another, and the grouping of the six teams in the Three Kingdoms was completely completed.

After Chen Chusheng and the other three left, Lin Zhiying and Xin invited Yu Haoming to join them. They also approached Tan Ke, but Tan Ke wanted to be with E.O. and Roger first. Lin Zhiying, who was politely declined by Tan Ke, ultimately chose Cai Guoqin.

The only suitable team for Shell, Skinny, and Roger to team up with was Ma Boqian. After failing to win over Li Jiuzhe, he still had three spots left. Ma Boqian was already somewhat interested in all three of them. When he came over and saw that the three of them wanted to pack up or prioritize Roger's destination, he simply waved his hand and said that all three of them should join his team.

Hu Yanbin and Lu Yi directly chose the original cast for the second round. Principal Hu, who had just developed a tacit understanding and did not want any major changes, brought Bo Yuan, Guan Zhibin, and Wei Xun back with him.

Huang Pin-Kuan and Su Xiao-Ding were in the same group as their uncle Li Jiu-Zhe during the second performance. Su Xiao-Ding had even been in the same team as the two since the first performance, so they joined without hesitation when their uncle came over this time.

Zhang Dongliang and Wei Zheming, who remained, continued to stay with Wang Yaoqing.

While the six teams may seem largely unchanged, each group has actually undergone minor adjustments. As for the final chemistry that will result, no one can say for sure at this point.

After everyone was seated in the team meeting hall, Qi Sijun began to announce the rules for the upcoming three-stage competition.

The three events are divided into two parts: a tribal pursuit battle and a tribal cooperation show.

The pursuit battle involves six tribes, ranked by their total popularity, each choosing one tribe to pursue and challenge, ultimately forming a closed pursuit loop. The top three tribes in total popularity are seed tribes, and the remaining three are regular tribes. If a tribe chooses to pursue a seed tribe and succeeds, it will gain 60 points on top of its original stage firepower value; pursuing a regular tribe will gain 30 points; and failing will deduct 40 or 20 points.

The Tribal Cooperation Show involves each of the six tribes sending one person to form two three-person teams to complete two cooperative stages. The three teams that win the Team Cooperation Show will also receive a firepower bonus.

but.

"Is the order of priority for pursuing targets determined by the team's overall popularity rather than the average popularity per person?" Yu Yu, with his long beak, returned with his harmless smile.

With a sly smile, Qi Sijun, who was himself a hostage, said, "Yes, Brother Yu Yu, we'll go by the total number of likes."

"Okay, it's nothing. I was just asking. Let's continue," Yu Yu said with a smile, as if she really didn't care.

Having experienced the previous two times, Yu Yu was not surprised by this arrangement at all, and he really didn't care much, because Q God's confidence made him fearless.

If we consider the average popularity per person, Chen Chusheng's team is undoubtedly number one. However, if we consider the total score, sorry, their team of only four people is slightly behind Hu Yanbin's team of five.

As a seed tribe, they were avoided by other groups because of their strength. Finally, Wang Yaoqing's group, which was chosen by Lin Zhiying's tribe as the target of pursuit, was automatically chosen to pursue Chen Chusheng's group since only Chen Chusheng's group was not chosen. Chen Chusheng's group also automatically chose to pursue Hu Yanbin's group to complete the loop.

As if an invisible hand was pushing everything toward its predetermined fate, Chen Chusheng's tribe, which had just won first place in the second round, was thus arranged by the program team...

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