How to become an ACE of a top boy group

After a short break at noon, we began filming new material.

The production team provided a new uniform: a white, tight-fitting inner sportswear set paired with a loose-fitting outer short-sleeved and shorts-style tracksuit. This set offers better mobility and facilitates practice compared to the Western-style uniform.

There was no makeup routine for the afternoon shoot; the trainees did their own makeup. Some touched up their makeup after lunch, while Luo Xi removed her morning makeup. 041 said that her charm level was too low now, and the improvement in her appearance brought by makeup was negligible. Since it was the same whether she wore makeup or not, Luo Xi simply chose the more comfortable option of going makeup-free.

Once everything was ready, everyone headed to the new recording location, a large room with gray walls.

Everyone stood in a row. Everyone had changed into their new sports uniforms. The colors of the short-sleeved shirts worn by different groups were naturally different. Group A was bright sky blue, Group B was a lighter blue, Group C was white, Group D was light gray, and Group E was completely gray, creating a clear distinction between the colors.

"Has everyone changed their clothes? They look very energetic!"

When the host, Li Lizhi, walked into the camera's view, many trainees greeted him happily.

Li Lizhi is a well-known living idol. She started her career when Mo Ri Entertainment was still a small company. She worked her way up from the bottom and had her own glorious history. Now she has achieved success and retired behind the scenes, occasionally participating in the filming of Mo Ri variety shows.

"Hello trainees! Let's also say hello to the recommenders in front of the camera!"

The trainees bowed and said, "Hello, recommenders!"

“Okay, now it’s my turn… oh, I also need to press this,” Li Lizhi pressed the button on the old-fashioned cassette player beside her, and a light and lively piece of music started playing.

"My treasure~ My pleasure~ Break the seal and curse/Step into this manor/Offer you the treasure with both hands/Cut me all over/Examine me layer by layer..."

The interplay of violin and piano vocals, accompanied by drumbeats resembling water droplets, is particularly pleasing to the ear.

"A quiz with a prize: Does anyone know why I played this song?"

"Accompaniment...?" came an uncertain voice from below. Qin Feng raised his hand among the trainees and said, "Theme song!"

"Correct answer! This is the theme song of 'My Favorite Treasure 101': Invitation Letter!"

"Now I announce that our new mission is—the theme song performance!"

"The venue for our performance will also be an extremely dreamlike stage, but before that, I'd like to present the prizes for answering the questions earlier."

"The prize is... to record an advertisement for Baozhi's sea salt soda, which sponsors the 'My Favorite Treasure 101' program." As Li Lizhi spoke, the staff brought up the sea salt soda, and Li Lizhi handed it to Qin Feng, "Congratulations on becoming the temporary spokesperson. Although there is no salary, this advertisement will be played after each program ends."

Okay~~

Qin Feng accepted the soda without any hesitation, posing her beautiful face at the best angle for the camera. Qin Feng's appearance is delicate and gentle, leaning towards a feminine look. Her makeup is clean and refreshing, with only a light pink lip gloss on her lips. The light blue clothes she is wearing at this moment also match the blue plastic bottle of soda very well.

He tilted his head back, raised his smooth jawline, took a sip of soda, licked his lips, and winked at the camera. "Sea Salt Juice, icy and refreshing!"

Many trainees covered their faces, and some even let out a small scream, saying, "Wow, he's so good!"

Luo Xi, who has a low sense of shame, gave Qin Feng a score of 70 out of 100 for his performance, which was a bit pretentious but whose gentleness and purity made up for it.

Only 041 expressed genuine regret: "What a pity, we didn't guess right."

"It must have been planned beforehand. The transitions are so smooth, and there are even lines."

[Damn it, once we're famous, we're going to shoot tons of commercials! Lots and lots of commercials!]

"Okay, okay. It will come in the future, it will all come."

Luo Xi comforted 041 and kept her expression under control.

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"Now, please follow me!"

Led by Li Lizhi, the trainees walked together into a long corridor, at the end of which was a huge stage.

This room was decorated entirely for a stage, with various lights and decorated with red petals, pearls, candle wax residue, and something that sparkled under the lights, all to make the tall, platform-like stage in the center look more beautiful and layered.

The diamond-shaped platform on the high platform slowly descended, its deep red, smooth surface focusing all the light in the room.

"The stage where we finally performed the theme song looks amazing to everyone. Let's go up there and take a look."

"Now you are divided into groups A, B, C, D, and E. Group A students go first and stand at the front, then Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E... The first place winner in the qualifying selection is our Gu Minxing, who got almost a perfect score from the teacher, so the center position is rightfully yours."

Gu Minxing stood in the very center of Group A, shining brightly under the lights.

Starting from Group A, they lined up one by one. Group E was surrounded at the back and couldn't be seen at all. They only served as decoration for Group A and looked more like backup dancers for Groups A, B, C, and D. When Luo Xi went up, she was already at the very end and at the very back.

"Performing on such a beautiful stage is so exciting, but... I'm standing at the very back! I'm sure I won't get any photos."

[Don't worry, Rosie, 041 will record the video for Rosie, and only Rosie!]

"Although, I also want to stand in the center position on such a glamorous stage."

【It will happen, it will all happen.】041 Tie Tie Luo Xi.

"Are you satisfied with your team choices? Group A should be very satisfied because the spotlight is on you, but Group BODY, are you satisfied?"

"I've already heard some people complaining, but now, I have some good news for you—this formation is temporary."

"In other words, the previous qualifying assessment was just a temporary score. You can have a new assessment and be reassigned to groups. People from Group A might go to Group E, and people from Group A might even make it to Group A through this effort!"

"Before your final performance on this stage, you will have 72 hours to practice the theme song and record your individual performance videos. After the judges score the videos and online votes, the new A, B, C, D, and E groups and the final center position will be selected!"

"You need to record your theme song performance in 72 hours. Each person only has two recording opportunities, and the judges will only score you based on your recordings."

"In addition to the judges' scores, 10% of the evaluation will be based on online voting. A new round of voting will begin after the first episode airs this Saturday. We will also open a separate webpage specifically for voting on the center position. So nothing is certain. Please work hard and do your best to achieve perfection during the 72-hour recording review!"

"Gu Minxing, you're currently in the center position. I hope you can hold onto this position, because anyone could take it away from you."

Gu Minxing nodded.

"If I were to speak frankly, this re-evaluation is a good opportunity for everyone."

"Those who score high in the qualifying evaluation can once again understand their abilities. As for those with low scores, there's no need to say anything. This time, the online vote only accounts for 10%. Trainees who are behind in terms of fans should seize the opportunity. In the future, the weight of the vote will increase, so you must seize every opportunity to showcase yourselves!"

"Go for it, trainees!"