CHAPTER 214: CHAPTER 213: EVALUATION FROM FANS AND MENTORS

Chapter 213: Evaluation From Fans And Mentors

As soon as Qin An’s group finished their performance, the audience didn’t waste time and as loud as they could, they cheered loudly and stood up to clap their hands vigorously to their group.

Everyone had their eyes red and some even couldn’t help but really shed tears as they felt an overwhelming emotion brushing inside them. What they experienced and realized for just a few minutes had brought them such emotions that they will not forget for the rest of their lives.

Soldiers are someone who has a very special spot in everyone’s heart. Because they are the heroes that never stopped from fighting for them. They acknowledge what they’ve done for them and thus they also wanted to do something for them.

Actually in this era due to the mental pollution this became something that everyone hated yet also the main reason why they are connected. Every one of them is suffering with this and thus they are willing to do anything— even with such simple things especially to the frontliners. Because there is no medicine, aside from inhibitors, what anyone can do is to bring good mood to them to lift up their spirits. That’s why the entertainment industry has been doing every means to bring this energy for everyone.

They hope that even just looking at them, it can bring them good spirits to continue moving forward even with the aching pollution inside them. This was like He Yan’s way to serve the country like his family.

Now hearing the song made by someone whom they also admire made them feel like there’s fireworks bursting inside their minds. It felt extremely happy and proud.

"Damn! Fortunately I came here today! Or else I definitely miss the most precious performance in my life!" While cheering, some audience members couldn’t help but speak their thoughts about what happened.

"The three groups performed such an amazing presentation and I couldn’t pick myself!"

"That’s true. However I personally like Gu Yijin’s group. It was such a performance that really changed my perspective. I used to be like them, like a hunter who only lives in darkness, now seeing their courage in light totally made me want to step out and live like them."

"For me I like Han Baiwei’s. Their group is super amazing and a bit emotional. I love how they displayed both emotions that showed how they struggled and fought for it. It made me realize that even if I am not a king in the eyes of many, I am the king for myself."

"What made me love Qin An’s group is not only how they succeed in letting us resonate with soldiers but also how they worked hard to let those heroes stay brave. I watched some behind the scenes and I knew that they supposedly want to showcase something for soldiers to hear their inner thoughts as a human. It was good but I think He Yan’s decision to change it made a perfect turning point. It shows that they changed it not because they don’t want everyone to forget about the soldiers’ fear but because they wanted to remind us how brave they were to stand firm even when facing death. It was a masterpiece that I won’t ever forget."

"Who do you think will win?"

"I didn’t know. I don’t even want any group to fail."

"They’re not going to fail just because their group didn’t win. I think each group deserves to win not because they did better than others but because they managed to showcase such amazing delivery."

"I agreed. Then what about the MVP’s? Who will you choose?"

"Speaking off. After watching all of this, how can we even pick?!"

"They did too well today!"

Countless praises from everyone rings around the stadium and the heat wouldn’t go down even after minutes. It’s because they didn’t know any way to express their admiration that they can only offer them their fiercest support.

"WOOOHHHH!!!!"

This was probably the loudest cheers that they heard off. No one expresses disapproval for their performance and all they can see was the admiration and sincerity in their eyes making them know that they succeed.

"Qin An! Qin An! Qin An!"

Qin An, who was in Nan Moyi’s arms, came back to his senses when he heard a loud cheer calling his name. He distanced himself from Nan Moyi and only saw this overwhelming sight in front of him.

They were shouting other names too but at this moment, he felt that all he could hear was his name they’re shouting.

Looking at their bright eyes staring at him with such an unconcealed admiration, the young man fell in silence. This is the first time that he saw such fiery emotions directed to him.

It’s clearly different from He Yan and others because their gaze contains tenderness because he is their friend, what he’s seeing in front of him is something that’s more hot that it makes the beat of his heart act loudly.

Qin An didn’t know what to say to this feeling. This is actually quite the same from the gazes that he got from his past on his colleagues and also to the people who knew his identity. It was such an admiration that he knew but he couldn’t understand why these people looked like that to him right now.

Was what he only did was to perform? He didn’t save their life nor did anything but they are looking at him like this.

It was surprising but somehow he didn’t reject this feeling at all.

It was too warm... and he likes it.

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"Now, let’s begin to hear the evaluation from the mentors about the group performances. Mentors, please begin with Gu Yijin’s group."

After settling the audience, the shooting continued and the other two groups also appeared again on stage to hear the mentor’s evaluation.

"What to say for such an amazing performance?" Lin Yu didn’t hesitate to praise the first team. The smile on his face looked very sincere as he looked at everyone proudly.

"Classmate Gu, I’m glad that you were able to stand as a leader of the group. I know it was hard for you but you are willing to change yourself and listen to them too. Not only you helped them but also took responsibility for all the members. I think this is the greatest improvement that you did. And I’m glad that finally, you are showing the qualities on how to be a member of an idol group."

Jiang Su seconded. "I agree." As a host, he was able to watch every change from each trainee. He had seen how close they were in the first times until they were willing to open themselves for everyone. He’s glad that it’s not just Gi Yijin who became willing but also others... especially Qin An.

To be part of an idol group, one must really know how to be a member.

"As for your performance, I am also very impressed. I wasn’t expecting that your group would give this kind of message to perform. However this was a great opportunity to let everyone notice your growth on the stage. Each of you became like real hunters but more braver to live in light. Please always remember how you want to shine on stage so wherever you will be, you will be like who you are now." Lin Yu added again.

"Thank you, mentors!" Gu Yijin’s group bowed and the audience also clapped to acknowledge them.

"Before we proceed to the next group, the audience will have a chance to vote for their favorite trainee who shines bright on stage tonight. Please vote within 10 seconds for the MVP, thank you." The white bracelets that were given as lights changed into color blue and a small hologram floated revealing fifteen faces of trainees from Gu Yijin’s group. All they have to do is to click the trainee they chose within the given time.

The audience didn’t hesitate to cast their votes and nervously hoped that whoever they picked won because they believe that trainees deserve it.

"Next, please evaluate Han Baiwei’s group."

"It was also surprising." Jiang Su began his talk. "Knowing the personalities, your group was actually the most unexpected to do an emotional performance." He commented and looked at the members who are known to have strong personalities like Chen Wei.

"But just like what Mentor Lin said, what you did was perfect to let us see your growth. Please also remember the lessons that you’ve learned on this journey. Not only the skills but the perspective you’ve had in mind today. Remember that being an idol isn’t just about how you execute on stage but also your heart and mind. Who you are is how you are also on stage. This is the reflection of the real you and don’t be afraid of expressing that."

"Thank you, Mentor!"

Han Baiwei deeply bowed to express his gratitude and sincerity. Just as they thought that it was over, Xu Xinyi speaks.

"As for Classmate Chen," Xu Xinyi’s face was sharp as usual so when she spoke, the trainees quickly straightened themselves even more and felt nervous especially Chen Wei who was named again.

Anxiety flashed in his mind and he couldn’t help but feel agitated. Why did Xu Xinyi call his name again? Would she humiliate him again?!

Chen Wei’s jaw tightened as he waited to hear the devil woman’s criticism again in front of many people.

"You did a good job."

"!!!" Not only Chen Wei was petrified but everyone from what they heard.

She did just what?!

Compliment me?! Is the sun coming out from the west?! Chen Wei was too astonished and so were others. They stared stiffly at the devil woman who always breathed fire and shot them without mercy.

Yet now she actually complimented Chen Wei whom she always despises so much?!

"Your brain finally functioned normally in this round." But in the next second, she fired her usual persona to Chen Wei.

"!!!" This made Chen Wei come back to his senses and look angrily at the woman.

Look! She really hasn’t changed! Tch! It must be a hallucination! Chen Wei was convinced that maybe he was just out of his mind when he heard her praise earlier.

He shook his head that he didn’t notice a smile flashed on Xu Xinyi’s face before it disappeared like nothing happened.

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