Chapter 24: Idol Training Method of the New Century

The performance brought by Chen Yining was a very classic and well-known dance.

The melody of the song was fast-paced and passionate, the four trainees’ movements were synchronized, their dance steps and positions changes were smooth and natural, their facial expressions were silky smooth, and they provided an excellent immersive experience.

As the main character of the show, Chen Yining did not disappoint as the center of attention.

The girl’s face was bright and lovely, her eyes were confident, her smile was self-assured, her breathing was steady while singing, and her voice transitioned perfectly from round to clear, showing her outstanding resonance.

The most eye-catching aspect was the queen-like aura she exuded, almost elevating the stage atmosphere.

Even though her dancing skills were average, her performance was eye-catching and excellent thanks to her charisma and the positioning by Main C.

Moreover, with the momentum of group dancing, she successfully overshadowed the shadow brought by Kirimi Miyuki, making this stage become a source of pressure for the next group of trainees.

Chen Yining’s debut on stage can be considered successful.

The final evaluation, negotiated with the mentor, achieved a Grade A rating.

However, due to the stage design and Chen Yining’s slight superiority in personal strength, the other three teammates were not prominent, resulting in a magical pairing of ABCD in the group evaluation.

The evaluation of trainees is still ongoing, judging by the number of people on stage, it will likely continue recording until evening.

Time passed slowly, with trainees entering and exiting the stage one by one.

Two hours quickly passed, and most anticipated participants had their turn. Excluding some top contenders, Ji Shuzhu, despite the praise from the dance machine, was unquestionably rated as Grade A.

Mostly due to the elimination mechanism, contestants who dared to enter the stage had some potential. Even under the pressure of live broadcast, the quality of the evaluation stage far exceeded that of ordinary talent shows.

The livestream room remained super popular, attracting millions of viewers.

As twilight fell, the renowned Great Devil Xie Qingxuan took the stage with her high-difficulty girl group dance named "Naughty," elevating the quality of the first round of auditions and winning the Grade A crown.

Chu Yuanqing’s eyelids drooped, her curly eyelashes fluttered, showing a hint of endearing weariness on her beautifully crafted face. Despite still being live on air, she quickly pumped herself up, politely looking towards the stage.

(Translated by Gravity Tales 😃)

And then...

Hmm, she felt even sleepier.

It must be said, to be classified as a Grade A contestant on "Dazzling Stage," they were all top trainees who could easily stand out in regular talent shows.

The stages they brought, whether in terms of visual appeal or atmosphere, were in a league of their own compared to the rest.

This directly raised the audience’s expectations to such a high level that even Grade B contestants found it challenging to create excitement.

Especially Xie Qingxuan, if we roughly divide idol abilities into singing, dancing, performance, stage presence, personal charm, and various other factors, then her overall performance data undoubtedly placed her at the very top among all contestants.

After the Great Devil’s explosion on stage, the following contestants were under a lot of pressure. Just being able to perform normally was considered good, and their performance could be easily imagined.

Chu Yuanqing, as a beginner, found it boring. In the eyes of professional mentors, it was even more unbearable to watch.

Chen Baijiu’s sharp tongue attacks became even crueler, nearly making five people cry at once. The grading of Grade D and Grade F seemed like product labels, sticking wholesale on one successor after another, until finally, a Grade B emerged at the end of the evaluation.

Chu Yuanqing didn’t care about the grading; she just had a hunch like a regular worker and immediately sensed the end-of-day atmosphere. She became instantly energetic, sitting upright, eagerly waiting for the program group to quickly stop the darn live broadcast.

The audience in the live room seemed to have guessed this, and the comments flooded in:

"No shutdown! No shutdown!"

"Sigh, strongly request to disclose every detail!"

"Oh no, Dream Weaver Rabbit from Kyoto has already notified the shutdown; it looks like we’ll be next."

"There’s no way. What we’re watching now is something that not even a paid early access on iQIYI could see. ’Dazzling Stage’ will definitely stop shortly, keeping some content exclusive to the show, or else what will happen to the viewership."

"Actually, there’s nothing much to see behind. It’s already evening now. Trainees will be assigned dormitories, then have dinner. Maybe just watch some training at most?"

The audience’s excitement continued, but the live broadcast suddenly went black.

These unsatisfied individuals quickly scattered to various social platforms, video websites, fueling public opinion and causing "Dazzling Stage" to explosively sweep across all areas.

Chu Yuanqing reaped the benefits of being the first to enter and be evaluated, her previously empty Weibo account, during the recording, skyrocketed from a few to tens of thousands.

It’s not hard to imagine that with further fermentation, this number will double.

Those outstanding Grade A contestants, as their performances are worth editing and sharing, will attract just as much attention as Chu Yuanqing if not more.

However, trainees in their closed environment are oblivious to all this.

Dream Weaver Rabbit picked up the microphone and smiled, saying:

"The initial evaluation has ended."

"Your dormitories remain the same as originally assigned, and won’t change based on ratings."

"Of course, higher ratings mean more privileges and benefits, that’s for sure."

With that, it changed the subject and continued:

"I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the underground base you’re in now is different from renting a filming studio for a normal talent show."

"This is a training base created to produce world-class idols, supported by cutting-edge global technology, with many devices sponsored by leading research groups in the world."

"《Dazzling Stage》 will handle the promotion, and products featured in the show will gradually be introduced to the global market after the show airs."

"These include, but are not limited to, the virtual reality system in the practice rooms, energy-boosting nutrients, and massage pods that will be used by national athletes in the future..."

The trainees were greatly shocked and began discussing excitedly.

The Dream Weaver Rabbit exuded an extravagant and magical vibe between the lines.

Is this really idol cultivation?

This high-tech training method seems a bit too futuristic.

Not only in the entertainment industry, but even in the Donghong Federation and the whole world, there’s no example of using this kind of equipment to train idols.

Dream Weaver Rabbit floated in the air without a care, like a great speaker. It explained the functions of the devices in the base one by one, along with various rules. As it spoke, its gaze lowered and glanced at a corner below.

Hmm, it happened to catch Chu Yuanqing’s indifferent expression.