At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

And then there was that other contestant who was just admitted—the terrifying keyboardist!

[She's also a storm-level powerhouse; according to Mommy, she's a perfect fit for this team.]

[She's the last piece of the puzzle.]

Jiang Nai seemed to be deep in thought.

As for myself, in the bass field...

By targeting the students from Tianjin Tianhai's vocational colleges as his opponents, he should be firmly ranked number one on the ladder.

after all,

My teacher's wife was also a renowned and top musician in Tianhai City in the previous generation.

The teacher's wife's surname is Zuo, and her appearance and aura when she was young were probably only comparable to Ari's.

When it is played, even a thousand flowers pale in comparison.

Even the strongest legends eventually retire, and like Miya's teacher, the teacher's wife has largely shifted her focus from performing to passing on her skills to the next generation.

The focus now is on cultivating new sparks.

Fortunately, I am the guiding light of the new generation.

In terms of skill, just one last step is needed to break through the bottleneck and complete the final transformation.

That is--

To unite with the people you want to play with.

"Only by becoming one can one ascend to heaven."

This is what Jiang Nai truly desires, and it's why she insisted on following Gu Zhi here, her eyes gleaming with longing as she looked at the person before her.

-

……

【hiss.】

Su Che had already noticed something was wrong.

I tend to get nervous when there are outsiders watching.

Moreover, while taking care of a child, being stared at and licked by Nana with a burning gaze, who could stand it?

But there was no other way; time was tight, and we couldn't stop rehearsing just because someone was watching.

It's worth mentioning that Gu Zhi's performance today was excellent; she clearly put in a lot of effort after learning about the new piece late last night.

If I'm not mistaken, she didn't sleep at all; she was practicing the piano the whole time.

[After all, they've memorized the score, which means they've played it at least a hundred times.]

I glanced at her finger out of the corner of my eye.

It is evident that a bandage was wrapped around the tip of the index finger.

【…】

Su Che liked that about her.

Suppress all the pressure in your heart, play and practice silently, until the moment you step onto the stage and shine brightly, allowing yourself to truly shine.

Such a trustworthy person is very reliable.

In a team, you need teammates with this kind of personality to go far.

"Thank you all for your hard work."

As the piece ended, the piano music ceased in the basement.

Su Che looked at Yuan Xiao, who was drenched in sweat, then at An Qing, who had burned out, then at Gu Zhi, who was wiping her hands with a wet wipe, and finally smiled as he turned his gaze to Jiang Nai, who was not far away.

"Could the only audience member in the room please give us your feedback on how well our performance was executed?"

"..."

Jiang Nai was secretly taking pictures of the group when she was suddenly called out. Startled, she immediately put down her phone, thought for a moment, and...

Then he countered with, "Is the maximum score out of 10?"

"Uh-huh."

"What criteria are used to assign scores?"

"The standard for performing on the theater stage."

"..."

Jiang Nai hesitated, then asked, "The truth?"

"truth."

"3.9 points."

"........."

Although I don't know why I was given a .9, this score is less than 6, so it's obviously a failing grade.

Is there room for improvement?

Su Che asked a question on behalf of the team.

"Yes, it needs time to settle down. Xiao Yuanxiao's performance just now was too rushed."

She said, "Although the notes sound accurate at first glance, each one is actually not at the perfect time of the rhythm... either a little faster or a little slower. It's just that the average person's ear can't tell the difference."

"..."

Su Che couldn't refute Jiang Nai's words at all.

He had already noticed that Yuan Xiao's piano playing wasn't particularly precise, but that was normal.

How long has the child been learning?

Even if you practice effectively with a metronome every day, achieving this level of precision in just one month is truly exceptional and shows incredible talent.

Jiang Nai's requirements are professional-level, even "professional-level," meaning a studio recording engineer, able to do it in one take.

These people are all monsters. Of the few people present, apart from myself after rehabilitation, probably no one else could do it.

"I...I've already tried my best..."

Sure enough, the child felt somewhat frustrated.

Su Che thought she was going to be scolded until she lost her little pearl, but to his surprise, she continued:

"But I will work even harder! I will not be defeated by my bad sister's comments!"

"Pfft... You're quite resilient."

Jiang Nai covered her mouth and chuckled at the amusing remark.

For some reason, she felt a certain fondness for this little guy with his personality.

If they can maintain this momentum, with Xiao Che's encouragement, they might just achieve great things.

She had no doubt about Su Che's judgment, just as he had once praised himself.

Those chosen by him must have exceptional abilities in some aspect.

Xiao Yuanxiao seems to be the kind of person who is innocent and adorable, and her cuteness is natural.

Having such a good child by his side will have a positive effect on his emotional state.

In the long run, it can even affect the entire team.

How enviable...

Jiang Nai thought to herself.

"What about Gu Zhi and An Qing? Give us your opinions too."

At this moment, Su Che spoke again.

He seemed to care a lot about Jiang Nai's opinion and wanted to hear more.

"As for Gu Zhi, just play steadily."

"Just like when she's practicing, her strength is stability and consistency, like a low-frequency track that never changes and is difficult to be deformed by external factors. However, this is both an advantage and a disadvantage."

Jiang Nai paused for a moment and said, "Her advantage is that she never makes a mistake, so her lower limit is very high; her disadvantage is that she can't play rhythmically well, so her upper limit is very low."

The double-edged sword-like assessment made Su Che thoughtful.

Gu Zhi frowned, clearly not wanting to hear it.

The aggressive stance suggested a renewed intention to kill Teacher Jiang.

“Zhi, calm down, what she said makes sense.”

I don't think so.

"..."

Su Che said, "Don't rush. Rhythm isn't something that can be changed overnight. Follow me, and as our integration increases, everything will fall into place naturally."

"Integration level?"

Gu Zhi looked thoughtful.

Soon, his brows relaxed and unfurrowed.

However, what she was thinking about seemed to be something different from what Su Che was thinking.

"Finally, let's talk about An Qing."

"it is good."

Jiang Nai thought about it and decided to tell the truth after all.

"The immature singing style, coupled with the sweet voice, can be said to be the finishing touch of the rookie band."

"If she is too professional, just like you, it will make the addition of other people seem out of place."

"In fact, her flaws perfectly invigorate the team, making her a good fit for you all."