Chapter 9: Highly Commended

In the backstage area, the assistant director turned his head to look at Ning Dan.

Having received affirmation earlier, the assistant director felt a bit puffed up and began to probe: "Sister Ning, this original song by Luo Mo seems very excellent, but he is a last-minute addition after all, so he might not have had time to prepare."

"How about we give him some time, and then record a supplement later to get a complete version?"

Supplementary recording is actually very common in variety shows.

The assistant director felt that this song had only made it to the stage because he had nodded his approval.

The credit is mine!

If it's only half a song, how could that do!

It's best if it's the whole thing.

Ning Dan crossed her arms, then turned her head and glanced at him.

"Xiao Liu, you are still lacking the seasoning to be a general director and run a show yourself," Ning Dan said ruthlessly.

The smile on the assistant director's face gradually stiffened, and he shut his mouth obediently.

Ning Dan watched the footage of Luo Mo on the screen, feeling more and more satisfied.

"This kid fits my previous ideas perfectly!" Ning Dan was actually a bit excited inside.

No one else knew what Medicine she was selling in her Gourd.

However, Luo Mo had stumbled right into the bottom of her heart by accident.

The young man has a future; Auntie is pleased and won't treat you poorly.

If Ning Dan had only initially had the idea of creating buzz for the show, then now, after watching Luo Mo's performance, her plan was gradually becoming complete.

If the effect could truly reach her expectations, she firmly believed that this time, it wouldn't just be teaching her industry peers a lesson.

This Godmother of Talent Shows was about to trigger a storm!

……..

……..

Inside the hall, there was silence.

The trainees offstage were completely stunned.

There's... there's even this kind of operation?

Who wouldn't want to present a complete initial stage performance?

But this guy here just brought a half-finished product.

Yet, this half of "Gentle" seemed to have hooked the appetite of Music Mentor Wei Ran.

Brother Wei?

No, it's Wei Ge!

The crowd of trainees all cast envious gazes at Luo Mo on the stage.

Meng Yangguang, who had previously had a small friction with Luo Mo, rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

At the mentor's table, it was time for the five celebrity mentors to give their critiques, and they would have to give Luo Mo his final grade in a moment.

Wei Ran revealed an extremely regretful expression and said: "Although I don't know the reason, I personally feel it is a great pity that this song is not complete."

He did not elevate the issue to a higher level to accuse Luo Mo of disrespecting the stage.

A trainee, logically speaking, should cherish every stage, so how could someone come up here carrying only half a bucket of water?

And this actually showed his fondness for Luo Mo from the side.

Li Ge was a good friend of Wei Ran; he had been amazed by the lyrics earlier, and since he was the Rap Mentor, he didn't offer too many opinions, just gave a few words of encouragement and expressed his anticipation.

Clearly, they did not yet know that Luo Mo had been pulled in by the production team to make up the numbers; he was just here to do a job.

Big stars are all very busy; how would they have the time to communicate and understand the production team's affairs in such detail?

If a mistake happens, wouldn't it be fine to just let the editor cut it out?

Next, it was the turn of the two girl group idols to give their critiques.

There was light in Shen Yinuo's eyes.

She never knew how to hide herself.

What's more, she had her own little schemes regarding Luo Mo.

"This person doesn't have a company!" She felt that as long as she played her cards right, her dad would definitely praise her to death!

This young lady of a company who wanted to get her hands on Luo Mo already viewed him as half one of her own.

Then, I must use my rights in time!

—Promote him!

And asking herself honestly, although this song was only half, it really struck a chord with her.

She personally liked it very much.

Therefore, holding the microphone, she did not spare her praise at all, and in the end, she even boldly stated: "Although this song is only half, my personal grade for you will be A!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar below.

Because since the show started recording, the first A had not yet appeared!

There were only nine spots in A Class in total, and the significance of the first A would be even more distinct.

This represented the five mentors' definition of A, representing the standard in their hearts.

Shen Yinuo turned her head to look at Jiang Ningxi, winked at her good friend, and said: "Jiang Jiang, what do you think?"

The eye signal had been delivered—you know what I mean, right?

Jiang Ningxi only then woke up as if from a dream, her whole person revealing a subtle sense of panic.

She was still immersed in the song.

Or rather, she was still brainstorming.

"Is it written for me? Is this song written for me?" This voice kept echoing in the mind of the top student, Jiang.

Well, she is a top student, so she must be very good at reading comprehension questions.

Don't forget, she is Luo Mo's first love, his ex-girlfriend.

She didn't actually think that Luo Mo couldn't let her go and therefore deliberately wrote such a song to express his love.

"Pretentious, cliché, and unrealistic," Jiang Ningxi thought to herself.

It's not like some melodramatic Idol drama.

Love songs, well, the tropes are just like that; lyrics are definitely written this way.

If you listen to a song and feel a strong sense of immersion, then that's your own fault.

However, she firmly believed that the last line of this half-song was written for her!

——【Not disturbing you is my Gentle】!

She is a member of a girl group, and he is a contestant.

If their past emotional history were to be dug up, it would have a huge impact on her.

Idols are not allowed to date; this is an iron rule in the entertainment industry.

For idols who announce their relationships, their careers mostly plummet.

It is generally accepted in the industry that there is only one path to take, and that is—the person you date is your teammate!

With the current bizarre trend, if one were to do this, who knows, their career might even reach a new level...

As for their romantic history, that is also a secret!

At this very moment, Jiang Ningxi received the "Kindness" conveyed by Luo Mo.

At least for now, this was to her liking.

Let the underground romance from their student days be buried forever.

You don't disturb me, and I won't disturb you.

Very good, isn't it?

She felt she had to give something back.

Holding the microphone, she looked at Luo Mo and said, "I will also give an A Ji. I really like the expression of this song. Thank you."

Her beautiful eyes met Luo Mo's for a moment; she felt that Luo Mo could understand her meaning, reaching a tacit understanding between the two.

Luo Mo looked at her, and only one thought was in his mind—she is pretty!

But despite all the things Jiang Ningxi had imagined in her head, Luo Mo certainly did not have that kind of tacit understanding.

At this moment, two mentors had already indicated they would give an A Ji, and Wei Ran also had a playful look in his eyes, having previously expressed his undisguised appreciation.

Everyone's attention naturally turned to Xu Chujing, who had the highest status.

Xu Chujing looked at Luo Mo and said, "The lyrics and composition of this half-song, as it stands, are at least of a first-class standard."

Given her status, once this sentence was spoken, it was equivalent to defining the quality of this half-song.

"Little Wei's previous commentary on the lyrics was very spot-on. The technique used in the Lyricist work of this song is indeed very special and very interesting."

"Little Wei said that this song contains fulfillment, an inability to let go, and all kinds of complex emotions toward an ex."

"I, however, think that perhaps there is another type of person who will also find this song heart-wrenching."

Upon hearing this, Wei Ran immediately became interested and, like a straight man setting up a joke, let out a: "Oh—?"

Xu Chujing smiled faintly and said, "People with unrequited love."

People with unrequited love!?

"【Not disturbing you is my Gentle】"

Yes, unrequited love is a form of politeness, building a castle in secret.

This is Gentle, this is a castle, this is trapping oneself in a self-made prison.

——I am not worthy of disturbing you.

In an instant, some of the more innocent and cute trainees on the scene were already gasping.

It was just like a poor student suddenly realizing the brilliance of a top student, with two words revealed in their eyes—"Amazing!"

On stage, Luo Mo smiled slightly, noncommittal.

Commentary is the job of the mentors; they take money from the production team, so they have to do this work.

As for Luo Mo himself, he was like the author of summer vacation homework, where the answer key often just says—【Omitted】.

Too lazy to speak, interpret it however you like.

Wei Ran laughed and said, "I am becoming more and more expectant of the full version of this song."

He continued, "Gentle is a very good quality, but I didn't expect you to write this kind of 'Gentle'."

"I once really liked a sentence: I will always surrender to Gentle."

This sentence is easy to understand; it means one will always be moved by gentle people and will be defeated in the face of gentleness.

Wei Ran looked at Luo Mo and said, "I will also give you an A Ji!"

"And I believe that if the chorus level of the full version of this song doesn't drop, a new heart-wrenching phrase will appear on the internet in the future."

"I will always surrender to 'Gentle'!"

PS: Asking for votes for the new book~

(End of this chapter)