Huayu: I'm surrounded by the most popular young actresses!

The loudspeaker sounded three times before everyone gradually entered the venue.

The three people on stage exchanged smiles, as if they had truly delivered a great performance.

Lin Mo only heard the three people talking when the crowd below the stage had shrunk considerably.

Giao touched his buzz cut and asked, "Does doing this really generate traffic?"

Yaoshuige smiled憨厚ly and said, "At the very least, we brought joy to the contestants here, so I feel the trip was worthwhile."

Slam Dunk Bro put his arm around the two of them on the shoulders and encouraged them, "Whether we can break out of the mainstream is uncertain, but the three of us bring our own audience, and there will definitely be a lot of buzz when we team up. You guys will come with me on tour then."

Giao wiped the sweat from his face: "We've only just begun, and you're already thinking about the tour?"

The three of them had excellent mental fortitude and didn't care too much about worldly opinions. Even though they knew Lin Mo was watching them, they ignored him.

Lin Mo followed the three of them into the arena. He heard that this competition would be different from the past, with no limit on the number of gold chains.

According to the production team, this gold chain is equivalent to a prop for advancing in the next round; possessing it proves that one has the ability to advance.

The moment I stepped into the venue, unlike the sweltering world outside, a refreshing coolness enveloped my entire body.

"No wonder rappers all wear jackets, so that's what they're doing..."

Lin Mo glanced at Giao and Yaoshui, who were wearing shorts and short sleeves. Both of them were on the heavier side, with enough fat to keep them warm.

Fortunately, Lin Mo was mixed in with the crowd, and the warmth of the crowd helped him withstand the howling wind, so he didn't catch a cold in the sweltering summer heat.

One by one, the contestants quieted down, looking both excited and uneasy.

This was a stadium temporarily converted into an audition venue. Instead of going directly into the center of the venue, everyone waited outside in a uniquely decorated area for the three mentors to explain the game rules.

There are three mentors for this audition: Wu Yifan, who came from a top Korean boy band; Zhang Liangying, a queen of the Chinese music scene; and Gai, who previously became a sensation in the rap circle.

The influence of Gai played a significant role in making Chongqing a mecca for rap.

After Wu Yifan appeared, many people paid attention to him, which shows that he has a good public image among rappers.

Wu Yifan stood in the center, explaining the rules of the competition, which were identical to the information Lin Mo had received: the gold chains were unlimited.

The contestants on site were very cooperative and cheered after he finished speaking.

After saying this, Wu Yifan, the host of "The Rap of China," pointed the microphone at the contestants.

An immediate response rang out from the crowd: "The championship is mine!"

The fireworks installed on both sides exploded, igniting the atmosphere at that moment.

Through Zhang Liangying's subsequent introduction, Lin Mo also learned the total number of contestants: 481.

Compared to the former, Gai can only be considered a junior and has no say, but his arrogant demeanor clearly shows that he is "not to be trifled with".

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After the rules were explained, everyone entered the stadium.

The 481 athletes were seated on either side of the stadium's stands, while in the center, dozens of dots were scattered, seemingly marking something.

The director called out from behind the scenes, informing them: "The first round of the 60-second assessment is officially starting. Contestants whose names are called, please proceed to the designated positions to prepare."

Item 189 (multi-category) is transferred to A01, Item 98 (Monkey) is transferred to A02...

The contestants whose names weren't called cheered, encouraging the other contestants and adding to the atmosphere of the show.

The contestants whose names were called stood on the marked dots, nervously making meaningless gestures.

The director's voice came again: "Please welcome the label manager: Wu Yifan!"

Wearing a black suit jacket, a white shirt, a middle parting, and black-rimmed glasses, Wu Yifan walked into the stage from the inner area.

He was accompanied not only by cheers from the contestants but also by background music provided by the production team, creating a powerful atmosphere.

He came to A01's front, and the rapper with strong skills first gave him a rap in English.

What followed was a rapid-fire, rhyming Chinese song lyric.

Wu Yifan's expression remained calm throughout, revealing neither good nor bad.

Lin Mo listened for a while, but couldn't understand it clearly, so he looked at the lyrics board next to him. This would help the contestant understand what the singer was trying to say.

When Lin Mo saw the full lyrics of the song, a strange thought popped into his head.

Although he knew that few rappers could write a complete and good song lyrics, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable when he saw the lyrics Zhuang Dafei wrote for him and the way these contestants wrote for the sake of rhyming.

He didn't know what the people around him were cheering for; in his mind, Dafie's lyrics completely outshone this person's lyrics.

However, Lin Mo was somewhat unsure about his confidence and singing ability.

Duo Lei easily took Wu Yifan's gold chain and hugged him.

Next up was a contestant from the Wudu Group, whose skills were equally impressive.

After he finished singing, Wu Yifan said, "That's pretty good," and handed the gold chain in his hand to the other person.

With so much rap music constantly playing in Lin Mo's ears, over time, he couldn't feel the difference in many songs anymore.

In this respect, they are not as "unrestrained" as underground rappers, who dare to say and sing anything.

Wu Yifan didn't conduct the assessment for very long. After assessing a row of contestants, he left the stadium center.

Shortly afterward, another sound effect erupted at the entrance to the inner area, and Guy walked in with a cold expression on his face.

His arrival caused panic among many people, as many had heard that he was not easy to deal with and would not be as easy to get past as Wu Yifan.

Some people resisted retreating, while others volunteered to move forward.

Lin Mo wasn't called up this time either. Now, it wouldn't be difficult for him to secure a spot in the preliminary rounds.

He approached the task with a learning attitude, watching the next contestant's rap, hoping to learn something from it. However, although the next contestant was arrogant, he didn't have much substance.

Some people who were eliminated after their performance tried to talk to Gai, hoping to get another chance.

Gai didn't give them a chance and just kept walking.

Not long after, he, like Wu Yifan, walked into the inner area.

After him came the diva Jane Zhang.

This veteran pop singer has also joined the ranks of rap mentors this time.

She was wearing a green shirt and a hat, and seemed very approachable, but she was actually the most difficult of the three mentors to talk to.

Her thoughts were similar to Lin Mo's; they both felt that once lyrics were written, they should express something, otherwise, what was the point of writing them?

The songs written by contestants may not be outstanding, but they absolutely cannot lack any expression.

Therefore, after Zhang Liangying appeared, it became even more difficult for the contestants to obtain the gold chain and gain the opportunity to advance.