How to become an ACE of a top boy group

Luo Xi thought she had taken over the single karaoke room, but when she practiced until late at night and was about to go back to sleep, she found that Ming Ning had returned at some point and was quietly leaning against the sofa without saying a word.

Too preoccupied with worries.

Luo Xi asked him if he wasn't going back to the dorm, and Ming Ning only said that he didn't get along with his roommates.

Luo Xi had time to ask him about his secrets, but she couldn't care less about that now. She was focused on practicing, with only points on her mind.

Besides practicing, all he did every day was change his dressings. Seeing Lee Yong-hyun lying lazily in the same spot in various positions every time, Luo Xi could understand why the doctor was used to it.

On the fourth day after changing the dressing, Luo Xi finally received the good news that the wound had healed and that she was able to move her wrist.

"Is this all? Do I need to remove the stitches? Will it leave a scar?"

Luo Xi rested his elbows on the table, looking at the wound with faint purplish-red linear marks, the black lines hidden beneath the skin.

"This is a cosmetic suture, which is absorbable and doesn't need to be removed. A deep cut will definitely leave a scar, but fortunately the incision is very smooth, so the scar won't be very noticeable."

"If you mind, you can have scar revision done at our hospital. This is my business card. If you have time in the future and need it, you can contact me."

Luo Xi took the business card, which read Li Yuming, Haicheng International Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, and included a phone number. She asked, "How much would that repair cost approximately?"

"The estimated cost should be 55."

"Huh?" Luo Xi pretended not to hear, but inwardly he was screaming, "Young Master? 55? What kind of price is that?"

The average price level is basically the same as in your previous world. This is a first-tier economic city, so the cost of living is high. Later, once we accumulate enough points, we can exchange them for cash in this world!

"Our hospital has extensive experience and expertise in cosmetic procedures. Our prices are high, but the quality of our technology is undoubtedly the best in China. I'm just giving you a suggestion: the location and the scar itself are not noticeable. If you don't care, you can leave it alone."

The main issue is that she didn't care about her financial situation.

Luo Xi decisively put the minor injury behind her and began her long-awaited dance practice. First, she would restore the level of forgetting her familiar choreography, and then continue studying her list of choreography routines that had been interrupted by her wrist injury.

I practiced from early morning until 3 a.m., working until I gained a little more dance attribute and 300 points, before slowly and exhaustedly returning to my dorm.

Anyway, it's Thursday again. Half of the practice time has already passed before the qualification assessment next Thursday.

Rosie's current attribute points are as follows:

【Rosie】

Dance 24/100

Singing ability 16/100

rap ability 5/100

Charm 3/100

Her current score is 4368. Last week, she earned a total of 2300 points, 3 points in dance attribute, and 4 points in singing attribute.

"Great job, Rosie!" Rosie praised herself enthusiastically.

【Rosie did a fantastic job!】041 wholeheartedly agreed.

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"So let's start the new week with this rap lesson."

Thursday's vocal lesson is a rap class, taught by rap instructor Jor, who serves as a judge in the qualification selection process. Luo Xi will definitely be there.

Luo Xi got up early and practiced choreography for an hour and a half in the large classroom before heading to class.

Due to the popularity of hip-hop music, rap has become a popular culture. Incorporating rap as a performance style into shows can make song performances more complete and richer, and also more popular and easier to sing along to.

Therefore, in the idol industry standards, rapping ability has risen to a status as important as singing and dancing. Many idol groups have a rap role, that is, a rapper responsible for the rapping part of the song.

Luo Xi was positioned as the lead vocalist in her group before her death, and the group's style concept was that of a pure and energetic girl. Luo Xi did not have many opportunities to rap, and her learning in this area was only superficial, although she was still quite interested.

The rap class was held in the same classroom as the vocal class. Luo Xi found a seat and found that there weren't many people in class today, only about a dozen.

"Hey kids, how was your week?"

Teacher Jor walked into the classroom while greeting everyone. Her outfit was just as hip as her movements: a green short sports bra, loose wide-leg sports pants, a stone necklace, honey-colored skin, black lipstick, and a powerful aura.

"Wow, what a cool girl!"

Jor is one of the earliest female rappers in China, known as a rap queen for her fluent vocals, powerful breath control, and strong stage presence. She currently works for MoRi and is a senior rapper.

041 thoughtfully sent the jor information to Rosie.

"Today I'll teach you something interesting and explain the flow of IMO's new single. You've all heard 'Updown,' right? Raise your hand if you have! You've all heard it!"

Almost everyone in the room raised their hands, and Luo Xi followed suit.

"I've heard it!" "It's a huge hit!" "The intro alone is enough to make you rock!"

Jor's classes are like chatting with friends, the classroom atmosphere is very relaxed, and the trainees respond equally positively.

"This song swept the charts as soon as it came out, becoming the hottest summer hip-hop single. You could see it everywhere on video feeds." The teacher said, playing the music as he spoke. "So why is it so popular? Why is it so catchy? Is it just that catchy pop songs become popular because they're so addictive? Definitely not, otherwise I could write dozens of catchy songs and dominate the charts every day, right? Okay, back to this song, first of all, its beat is very well designed..."

Jor first explained the arrangement of the song, highlighting the catchy bass, the retro feel created by the synthesizer keyboard, and the hip-hop style drum beats, all of which contribute to the song's unique and refreshing atmosphere.

Then he taught the flow of the whole song in detail, that is, the use of rhythm in the singing section, the position of the beat, the reverse beat and the triplets.

Considering that the students weren't professional rappers, Jor meticulously explained the singing style, accents, and rhythms of each phrase in simple and straightforward language. Luo Xi practiced with Jor line by line and gradually started to get a feel for it.

“Okay, anyone want to give it a try?” Jor explained the whole song and started encouraging them to come up and practice. “Just use this beat and the flow of this song. You can use your own feerstlay or the lyrics I’ve prepared.”

"Where are our top rappers? Let them warm up the crowd!"

Luo Xi was the first to raise his hand, eager to try.

"A new face, that's you, kid in black!"

Encouraged by Jor, Rosie deftly stood on the podium, picked up the microphone,

“Do it baby…you know I can work it…as I wish/take off from the spot/money in/What’s it say…I…am willing to change my appearance for you…to distinguish right from wrong…'Cause you can make it/baby drive me crazy…”

Luo Xi sang haltingly, and although she tried her best, she still looked at her teacher with some hesitation after she finished singing.

Teacher Jor smiled and clapped: "Great courage! No matter what, standing here with confidence is the best thing! You have to be confident when you perform! And another thing, keep going!"

Jor glanced at the people raising their hands below the podium: "Why are there so few people today? Where are those few people? Did they skip class?"

Someone whispered loudly from below, "They've slipped out to check out Nine Mile."

"Nine Miles?" Rosie felt the name sounded familiar for some reason.

Nine Miles is a grassroots rap competition in Haicheng, where rap battles are held and the winner receives a prize. It's where many underground rappers begin their rise to fame.

“You can’t skip class to watch other people’s matches,” Jor said jokingly. “We have a match next week too, so take this opportunity to show your face, kids. Maybe I’ll remember you and give you a high score next week.”

These were exactly what Luo Xi was thinking.

When the lesson ended, she squeezed into the crowd surrounding the teacher performing his rap. Once most of the people had dispersed, Luo Xi handed him paper and a pen.

"Could I get your autograph, Jor teacher? Listening to your class today, I truly felt the charm of rap!"

"Oh, you didn't come to class before?" Jor asked with a smile as he took the pen and paper from Rosie and signed it.

"I chose the dance track because I always thought I couldn't learn rap, but today, you changed my mind! Oh, teacher, my name is Luo Enxi, and I really hope to pass the qualifying round and continue taking your classes!"

"Great! Keep it up. I really hope to continue teaching you." Jor looks assertive, but when you get close to him, he's very approachable and down-to-earth.

"May I ask you how you write rap lyrics? How can I write those cool and fluent lyrics?" Luo Xi accepted the autograph with both hands and humbly asked for advice.

"It's very simple. Just write down your feelings and then rhyme. Once you find the feeling, you'll know what to do. The more you practice, the better your skills will become."

"Give it a try, this is the rap assignment I'm giving you."