Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 8 Do you have freestyle?

Following the melody flowing in his mind and counting the beats silently in his heart for a while, Shen Juan began to sing.

“I’m so priceless,

They can't price me,

Those brokers or companies,

They can't price me,

Those shows or variety shows,
They can't price me,

Look at those traffic data,
You know they can't price me."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Shen Juan's voice, or his tone which was quite high-end and unique among the many rappers at the scene, made Wu Jiaheng's eyes light up.

Frankly speaking, he didn't have much expectation for the idol rapper's performance. After all, he himself was a member of a popular boy band, so he naturally knew the level of the idol boy band's rapper.

Maybe you can shine on the stage.

But if you take it out alone, it's really not up to standard.

For example, the original video of the famous domestic comedian Wuli Taotao's line "I won't die easily" at the Tea Egg Concert was so embarrassing that it made people dig their toes to the ground.

Therefore, Wu Jiaheng really didn't expect that Shen Juan, who has a standard idol appearance, would be so attractive and impactful as soon as he opened his mouth. If there was a light-up button in this segment, he should have pressed it by now.

Whether it's the choice of rhyme, flow or tone, or even the stage presence and emotion, this contestant who was originally an idol has reached excellent standards.

It seems that I can't keep the chain in my hand.

For some reason, he felt a little regretful.

Shen Juan's singing continues.

"Look at the sweat all over my body, it's like a humidifier is on.

I want to become a legend and cross the centuries.

Looking at the plastic rappers, they all look like they are made of acrylic.

I raised my hand and pinched him, and he fell to the ground, frightened and autistic.
I don't need you to remember my value.
The song in your mouth seems to me to be killing art,
Showing off my amazing driving skills on the edge of the cliff,
You can't take a piece of paper to record the arc I drew.
This is rap, I record it with my mouth, tongue and teeth.

There is no need to download a map in your mind to achieve success.
I will always be the first team and you will all be the substitutes."

After the singing ended, Shen Juan looked straight in front of him at Wu Jiaheng, who was about the same height as him, and waited for the result.

In competition shows, song selection is a science.

The ultimate trick that is kept in the bottom of the box cannot be used too early.

If you participate in the competition with ordinary flat A, you may be eliminated.

As for how awesome and popular GALI's song "Priceless" is, it's definitely not the first time to talk about it.

But the lyrics definitely fit Shen Juan's current situation.

Those brokers or companies,

Those shows or variety shows,
Those traffic data
Nothing can put a price on Shen Juan.

After this episode is aired, the company can market his tragic experience of being treated like a slave and being cheated by his former employer under the child labor contract when he participated in Star Asia. Probably, this "heartfelt" lyrics will bring tears to many girls and win their love.

After a while of silence, Wu Jiaheng finally smiled from his always pretentious and cold face.

"You sang very well. I like your rhyme arrangement. The tone is also very high-level. It sounds very good."

"Thank you." Shen Juan thanked him neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"OK, do you have freestyle?"

On the surface, Wu Jiaheng wanted to get a more comprehensive understanding of Shen Juan's abilities, but what he was really thinking in his heart, whether he wanted to embarrass Shen Juan, was unknown.

"Of course." Shen Juan was secretly proud.

He guessed correctly, the most classic freestyle segment came late but it finally arrived, and no one could escape this.

Fortunately, he had already prepared for this, otherwise he would have really made a fool of himself this time, leaving behind a black history like the Big Bowl of Wide Noodles, which was mocked and turned into a ghost video by netizens.

"So what are you waiting for? Let's get started."

So Shen Juan took out the song "Kevin Debut" which he had specially prepared for this segment.

"A small whisper filled their mouths,
Being in the absolute realm, I don’t need anyone to respond to me.

I'm the king, with a crown inlaid with crystals,
Their cheers and jealousy will surround me like a shadow wow. "

It still has that extraordinary, ear-catching top-notch accent and Dove-like silky flow.

Even the lyrics fit Shen Juan's current situation of being ostracized and despised by underground rappers. Wu Jiaheng was completely helpless with him, so he had to pretend to appreciate him and handed over the gold necklace.

"I look forward to your next performance."

“Looking forward to your next review.”

Under the gazes of a group of rappers who were either envious or jealous but not dissatisfied, Shen Juan returned to his original seat with his trophy.

It turns out that respect has to be earned by oneself, and only with absolute strength can one crush the doubts and criticisms of others.

Sitting in his seat, Shen Juan casually browsed his Moments and Weibo for a while, then opened WeChat and sent his agent a message saying "successfully promoted", and asked her not to pick him up, as he wanted to go for a walk alone in the evening to relax.

During the past few days since I traveled through time, I have been doing some unfamiliar work. I feel more or less stressed, and occasionally feel lonely and without a sense of belonging.

But a sense of belonging is not something that can be found in a day or two. It can only be achieved over time, through experiencing one thing after another, and getting to know one person after another, so that you can slowly adapt to and get used to the current pace of life and the world around you.

In the following time, group after group of contestants were called by their numbers on the radio and went on stage to take the test. The test lasted until six o'clock in the evening, when the auditions were declared over.

Just when Shen Juan was about to leave the venue and find a restaurant nearby to fill his stomach, a young lady with a work badge on her chest suddenly blocked his way.

"Hello, Mr. Shen Juan. We still need you to complete some preparation work. Please follow me."

"Prepare for procurement? Does everyone have to do it?"

"Only contestants who the director thinks are worth talking about will receive interview invitations." This girl is very honest.

"Okay, let's go."

Came to the interview room temporarily set up by the program team.

“Which celebrity producer do you like the most?”

"Pan Shuai, I listened to his songs when I was a kid."

"What do you think of Wu Jiaheng?"

"He is very popular and handsome now, and he is going further and further on the path of music that he loves."

"We noticed that there were several underground rappers at the recording site who seemed to be unfriendly to you idol rappers. What do you think of this phenomenon?"

"It is inevitable that contestants from two completely different cultural circles will have friction and clashes when they meet in a competition program like this. I don't think this is strange, but some contestants may have a distorted understanding of themselves. It seems that they don't know whether they have the qualifications and ability to evaluate others."

Without naming any names, just directly attacking the target.

Shen Juan directly told the production team what they wanted.

There is nothing I dare not say.

Talented rappers are afraid of offending people.

Idols without talent are afraid of being slapped in the face.

Only Shen Juan is not afraid of anything.

After answering a few more pointed questions, today's audition recording was finally over.

When he arrived outside the gymnasium, the sun had already set below the horizon. It was the rush hour. Shen Juan walked aimlessly on the street, scrolling through his phone. A group of tired-looking office workers surrounded him like grains of sand in the sea.

Beijing is a city full of dreams.

There are too many young people who have come from all over the country, enduring the loneliness and hardship accumulated over time and persisting here, fantasizing that one day they will be able to step into a future full of bright lights and feasting, and give an explanation to themselves and their families.

Wasn't he the same in the past?

But it's different now.

Coming to a new world, with a new identity.

He also has new goals and new pursuits.

The phone in my pocket suddenly vibrated.

Shen Juan lowered his head and fixed his eyes on the screen of his mobile phone. Someone sent him a WeChat message.

Zu Goose: [Juanjuan, why didn't you tell me that you were coming back to China? Are you free tonight? Can we get together? ]

If I remember correctly, this sister seems to be a friend of the same age that I met when I made a guest appearance in the TV series "Our Times" in Changsha during the National Day last year.

The relationship seems to be pretty good.

Therefore, if Shen Juan wanted to continue to maintain his existing interpersonal relationships, he obviously needed to get together with her.

So, do you need to go meet this old friend?

Shen Juan fell into deep thought, hesitant.

(End of this chapter)