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Chapter 36: 35 to 20 Elimination Round

When the voting results for the three-player team competition were displayed on the big screen, the entire No. 6 booth erupted in cheers.

"Listen to What I Have to Say" unsurprisingly came in first place overall.

Xiao He, Cai Kunkun, Xiao Gui, Bu Fan, Xu Shengen, Zheng Ruibin, and Qin Fen, seven people who crawled out of the ruins, wiped out the strongest lineup sent by the production team.

The team that wins the most group tickets will receive an additional 50 support votes from each member.

Xiao He received the most individual votes in the group and an additional 20 votes.

The remaining six people each received an additional 5 votes.

Upon hearing the number, Xu Shengen, who was standing to the side, opened his mouth in astonishment, while Bu Fan, speaking in a deep voice from backstage, uttered a curse.

Cai Kunkun received an additional 15 special reward votes because he ranked second in the on-site voting.

Xiao He stood on the stage, with Xiao Gui and Bu Fan, who were still panting heavily, beside him.

He glanced down at the audience; the stage set up by capital had been dismantled by his own hands.

When they were voted out of the original team, no one thought they could win.

The applause at this moment tells everyone: If someone doesn't want you to stand on the stage, just shout it out. After you've shouted, continue standing.

Cai Kunkun stood next to him, sweat trickling down his jawline as his black hair swayed.

The two looked at each other from a few steps away, but said nothing.

These two were allies in the ruins, fellow travelers in the fight against capital.

But at the same time, it is also the only rival.

Next up is the final, where the final nine-member group will be revealed.

Xiao He and Cai Kunkun are vying for the same position, the center position.

The third ranking announcement followed immediately, with the round of 35 to 20 elimination matches.

The lights dimmed slightly, and Zhang Yixing stood in the center of the stage, holding the script in his hand, reading out names one by one.

Cai Kunkun took first place by a huge margin, surpassing second-place Chen Linong.

Ding Zeren was unfortunately eliminated in a certain ranking. The kung fu kid who blew everyone away with his back handspring and splits in the position evaluation ultimately failed to reach the finals.

Li Quanzhe, Huang Xinchun, Zhou Rui... more than a dozen people had their names crossed out amidst cheers and tears.

Some people leave, some people stay.

Twenty people stood in two rows, with lights shining down from directly above.

Only one step remains until the final.

The fourth public performance is a stage for mentors to collaborate.

This is the last performance before the finals, and it will not affect the elimination process. It is a pure stage for mentors and trainees to make a mutual selection.

Each of the five mentors leads a group of trainees, who then draw lots to determine their destination.

When the lottery results were announced, Cai Kunkun drew Zhang Yixing's "Mask".

He stood up, walked past Xiao He, and paused for a moment.

The two looked at each other but neither spoke.

The two people who stood side by side in the practice room of "Listen to What I Have to Say" and said "team up" officially parted ways from that moment on.

It's not that we don't want to continue standing side by side, but there can only be one person in the center position.

Xiao He drew MC Jin's "Zero".

The team roster has been revealed: Lin Yanjun, Li Rang, Qian Zhenghao, Huang Xinchun, Xiao Gui, Zhou Rui, and Bu Fan.

Of the seven people, four are rappers, and Xiao Gui and Bu Fan are his old comrades from "Listen to What I Have to Say". The rest are all new faces.

Xiao He looked at the list and his lips twitched slightly. It was all rappers; this group was going to be a disaster.

A few days later, the fourth public recording was completed.

The production team dared not pressure this pair of kings any longer.

In the battle of the third round, the capital played Yuehua Seven as its trump card, but what was the result?

They were completely wiped out by "Listen to What I Have to Say".

Viewers had already sensed something was wrong from the comments: "Why is Xiao He getting so little screen time?"

"Why are the group assignments always targeted at individual trainees?"

"Capital manipulation of votes is confirmed."

If they press them any further, the production team won't be able to handle it.

Li Ronghao's group's performance of "Quit Smoking" was the quietest performance of the entire show.

Chen Linong's voice was so clean it looked like it had been washed with water; the entire audience held their breath when he uttered the first sentence.

Yu Changjing's high notes struck straight to the heart, while Ling Chao's harmonies provided a steady and resonant support.

When the chorus came on, some people in the audience started wiping away tears.

Li Ronghao, rarely seen on the mentor panel, showed a satisfied expression. After a moment of silence, he simply said four words: "They sang them all correctly."

Cheng Xiao's group's performance of "24K" was youthful and energetic. Justin, wearing a sequined jacket, impressed Cheng Xiao with his self-control as a fifteen-year-old from Wenzhou, who nodded repeatedly behind the monitor.

In Zhou Jieqiong's group's "Agent J" duet, Fan Chenchen and Bi Wenjun had excellent chemistry, and Yue Yue's bass voice was incredibly stable in the background.

Zhang Yixing's group's "Mask" was the final performance.

When the music started, the lights shone on Zhang Yixing, who stood in the center position, with seven trainees lined up on either side, and spotlights pouring down from directly above.

Cai Kunkun was on Zhang Yixing's right, and his movements were as precise as ever.

Zhang Yixing leaned back in his chair, looking at the young man dancing with him on stage. His lips twitched, but he didn't say anything.

He knew that some things were not appropriate to say at this time.

MC Jin's group performed "Zero" second to last.

Xiao He stood next to MC Jin, and the two exchanged a glance. One was a legend in the Chinese rap scene, and the other was a troublemaker who had been repeatedly suppressed by capital but had always managed to turn the tables.

The lyrics of this song were written by the trainees themselves, expressing their hard work, perseverance, and indomitable spirit on their musical journey.

The music exploded. Seven rappers on stage, and every single one of them was top-notch.

Xiao Gui's dreadlocks swung in an arc under the spotlight, Bu Fan's deep voice boomed from under the floor, Lin Yanjun's flow was incredibly steady, and Qian Zhenghao's vocals switched effortlessly between rap and vocals.

When Xiao He opened his mouth, the whole place fell silent. It wasn't the rough, relaxed feel of "Wild Wolf Disco" with its 90s dance hall vibe; it was sharper, more direct, like a knife cleaving out of the darkness.

He wrote the lyrics himself, describing his journey from being voted out of his original team to forming a team and turning the tide, and now standing on this stage. No one believed in him, but he won every time.

Ouyang Jing watched from the side stage, his eyes shining brightly beneath the brim of his hat.

He recalled something Xiao He had said during rehearsals.

"Brother Jing, there aren't any variety shows about rap in China, so not many people listen to or like it. But I know it will become popular sooner or later."

Ouyang Jing asked him why he was so sure.

Xiao He didn't answer, he just continued practicing his verse.

At this moment on stage, the answer is no longer needed.

In the era of social media, young people like "attitude".

As the last drumbeat landed, the movements of all seven people froze simultaneously.

MC Jin walked from the side stage to the center of the stage, put his hands on Xiao He and Xiao Gui's shoulders, and said something to the audience.

"The lyrics they wrote are the best I've ever seen."

Li Ronghao remained silent for a few seconds on the mentor's panel: "This group turned rap into a story."

Zhang Yixing added, "Professor Ouyang Jing, your team is very complete."

After the recording ended, twenty trainees walked out of Studio Six in a sparse manner.

In the corridor, Cai Kunkun walked next to Xiao He.

"See you in the finals," Cai Kunkun said first.