Entertainment: If you asked him to be a star, he'd just want to quit.

The outer area is the entrance for spectators, while the inner area is where the contestants sign in and prepare.

Li Mingxuan found the check-in area marked with a sign for the players, where a long queue had already formed.

Following behind was a young girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with two small pigtails. She looked quite cute in the June weather.

As the weather gets hotter in June, many girls are going out wearing skirts and shorts, carrying parasols. They are all promising young people striving for their dreams.

"It's truly a man's favorite season!"

Li Mingxuan secretly admired it; after all, all he could see were pairs of long, white legs, how could anyone not be in a good mood?

This is all brimming with youthful energy!

As he was sighing, Li Mingxuan suddenly felt someone pat his shoulder. He turned around and saw a kind-looking young man standing behind him.

"Hey bro, is this where the players check in?" the honest-looking man asked.

“Yes.” Li Mingxuan nodded, pointing to a sign not far away, and said, “There’s a sign there.”

"Oh, thank you." The honest-looking man chuckled. "My name is Li Daniu, from Sichuan. Where are you from, brother?"

"Li Mingxuan, from the neighboring city of Linjiang."

"Hey! We're even from the same clan!"

"Hehe, isn't that right? Quite a coincidence."

Li Mingxuan smiled faintly and responded, then turned around without saying anything more.

More than 400 people participated in this competition. Half of them were eliminated in the preliminary round, and half of them were eliminated again in the second round. In the end, fewer than 100 people could enter the official competition.

One moment they might be having a great conversation with you, and the next they've been eliminated. You probably won't have the chance to meet them again, and you might not even recognize them if you do.

It's too early to start chiming in now.

Perhaps Li Daniu sensed that Li Mingxuan didn't really want to talk, and feeling that he was making a fool of himself, he didn't say anything more.

Li Mingxuan waited patiently, glancing at the people coming and going around him when he was bored, and checking his phone.

After a long time, it was finally his turn.

Following the staff's instructions, Li Mingxuan filled out the sign-in form, received his own number tag, and entered through the contestant entrance. Staff members guided him along the way to the waiting area to wait for his turn.

As time went on, more and more people entered the waiting area, which was a large, open space where they chatted in small groups.

Li Mingxuan found a secluded corner with few people and sat on the ground listlessly. This scene reminded him of the trainees he used to see on TV waiting for rehearsals.

nine in the morning.

The preliminary selection began with groups of ten people entering in sequence according to their assigned numbers.

Li Mingxuan's number is 288, and he is the eighth member of the 29th group to appear. This number is considered auspicious.

However, it will take a long time to arrive.

If the progress is a little slow, he might have to wait until tomorrow to play.

The competition venue is an open space of about ten square meters, reserved for the contestants to perform, because some of them can dance, which is what is known as a singing and dancing contestant.

Three meters away from the stage, there were five judges' seats, with five judges, one male and one female.

Behind the judges were five thousand audience members.

Some seats in the audience were empty!

After all, this is just the preliminary round, and the contestants are of varying quality. Very few people can watch it from beginning to end.

Even the judges might get up and take a break, because you wouldn't want to sit still all day.

……

The host was a smartly dressed man, full of energy. He walked to the front of the stage with a microphone in hand, facing the judges and the audience, and began to host the performance.

"Distinguished judges, dear audience members: Hello everyone! Today, we gather together to witness a musical feast – the 'Rising Star' singing competition."

"Music is the language of the soul and the resonance of emotions. This singing competition will provide a stage for countless young people with musical dreams to shine. They tell stories with their songs and convey emotions with melodies. Every note carries their aspirations and desires for the future."

"Clap clap clap..."

A round of applause erupted from the audience, and the host continued.

"Thanks to the sponsors of this competition, Niu Meng Milk Powder, the best choice for children's growth, and Dean Entertainment and Kaihuang Entertainment for their support. We believe that the 'Rising Star' singing competition will become an important platform for discovering musical talent and promoting the development of music culture. Here, every contestant is a shining star of tomorrow, and their talent and hard work deserve our support and encouragement."

"I hope that every contestant can perform at their best and showcase their unique charm in the 'Rising Star' singing competition. Let's cheer them on together and witness the birth of a rising star!"

"Clap clap clap!" A round of applause erupted from the audience!

"Now, let's welcome our first rising star to the stage!"

As a short piece of music played, contestant number one entered the arena. She was a young woman with an ordinary appearance, giving off a common vibe.

The girl's nervousness was palpable, and her timid entrance didn't leave a good impression on the judges.

"Contestant number one, please introduce yourself," the host prompted.

Upon hearing this, the girl gripped the microphone, nervously looking at the sea of ​​people in front of her, her voice trembling.

"Hello everyone, my name is An Jing, I am from Huijing, and I am a student."

A female judge in the audience noticed that the girl was particularly nervous, so she smiled and spoke to her: "Your name is An Jing, right?"

"Yes, yes, teacher," the girl replied hesitantly.

"You don't need to be too nervous. We are just a group of ordinary people. Just think of us as a slightly older elder."

The girl hummed in agreement; it was clear she was still very nervous.

"What kind of performance are you bringing us today?" another middle-aged man asked, interrupting their conversation.

There were still hundreds of contestants waiting behind her, and there wasn't much time for her to calm down.

"The song I brought is called Rainy Day," the girl replied. Perhaps sensing the judges' impatience, her face turned even redder; she was really too nervous.

"Okay, let's listen to your voice. Dream for 90 seconds, begin!"

As the judge finished speaking, a yellow number lit up behind the girl and began to count down.

These are the rules of the game.

Each contestant has 90 seconds to perform. If they are not approved by the judges by the time they have time, or if they are interrupted by the judges, they will be eliminated!