The recording of the second episode of the show began. The second episode featured the first collaborative stage. The mentors were in charge of guidance, and the high - ranking trainees got to choose the lower - ranking ones.
Xiang Yutang and Zhuo Ziyu were both in Group A. Naturally, they chose each other first. As for the others, Zhuo Ziyu would make the selections. She picked girls who were not extremely talented but very honest, to avoid any conflicts with Xiang Yutang.
After forming the team, it was time to choose songs. There were high - energy dance songs and gentle, delicate ancient - style songs. Zhuo Ziyu discussed with the team members, "Shall we choose an ancient - style song?" If they went for an ancient - style song, Xiang Yutang could play the flute in ensemble later, which would shut her up.
The other members had no objections, but Xiang Yutang raised one, "But I want to choose a dance song. It looks so exciting!"
Zhuo Ziyu didn't want her to be too wild, "Be good, Tangtang. Ancient - style songs are great. Maybe you can even play the suona. That's your specialty."
"But I want to sing!" Xiang Yutang blinked her eyes expectantly, as if she had already seen herself on the stage, holding a microphone and ruling the show.
Zhuo Ziyu tried to soothe her with a headache, "We'll talk about this later. Let's consider the feelings of the other team members. Everyone wants an ancient - style song. Be obedient."
"Okay." Xiang Yutang had no choice but to comply.
The song - choosing process involved a game to liven up the atmosphere and create hot topics. Each team sent one member. They would have an elastic cord tied to their bodies. When the whistle blew, they would run forward. The first one to break through the resistance and reach the finish line could choose a song, and so on. Naturally, the representative from Xiang Yutang's team was herself.
Zhuo Ziyu told her to tie her shoelaces tightly, "Be careful when you run later. Don't rush. Don't fall."
"Don't worry. I'll definitely be the first one there." These delicate little girls were no match for her.
After Xiang Yutang tied her shoelaces, she went to tie the rope around her waist. She felt someone bump into her shoulder. Looking up, it was Xia Helan.
Xiang Yutang said with a big smile, "Helan, your photo is super useful for warding off evil. Since I hung it up, I've had good dreams every night. In my dreams, you're always stuck in Class B!"
Xia Helan was also smiling but didn't respond. She gave a signal to the girl beside her.
"Is everyone ready? If so, stand apart from each other. Be careful when you run. Friendship comes first, competition second!" The female mentor, Kou Yueyi, gently reminded the trainees.
At the first whistle, everyone got into a running position. At the second whistle, Xiang Yutang dashed out quickly. However, the elastic cord around her waist was quite a nuisance, and she ran with some difficulty. Just as she was exerting herself, someone beside her bumped into her. Xiang Yutang didn't even need to think to know who it was. She pushed the person away and continued running. For the sake of her precious Ziyu being able to choose the song she wanted, she had to come in first!
Xiang Yutang ran forward with all her might. Somehow, the shoelaces that she had tied tightly just now suddenly came loose. Xiang Yutang didn't want to bother with the shoelaces and just wanted to rush forward. But the next second, she stepped on her shoelace and fell forward. She felt a lightness on her foot, and her shoe flew away somewhere.
There were exclamations from around. Xiang Yutang was secretly delighted. Did the shoe fly onto Xia Helan's face? That would be wonderful.
Then she heard someone say,
"Teacher Zhu, are you okay?"
"Oops, he's got a nosebleed. Quick, call the medical staff!"
Xiang Yutang: ???
Why was Zhu Zhengchu here?
Zhu Zhengchu was really unlucky. He had come to check on the trainees. As soon as he entered the door, a shoe flew straight at his handsome face. Fortunately, his nose was natural; otherwise, the prosthetic would have flown out.
"It's okay, it's okay." Zhu Zhengchu wiped off a bit of the nosebleed. "What are you guys doing?"
"We were just playing a game. We didn't notice for a moment. Are you really okay, Teacher Zhu? Do you want to go and get checked?"
"I'm really fine." Zhu Zhengchu wasn't a delicate person.
By the time the other members reacted, Xiang Yutang had already reached the finish line first. She proudly gave Zhuo Ziyu a thumbs - up. Zhuo Ziyu looked at her worriedly. Everyone was concerned about Zhu Zhengchu, but Xiang Yutang had also fallen just now. She didn't know if she was okay.
Kou Yueyi smiled, "So Yutang is the first one to reach the finish line. Her team can choose a song first. The others will run again." Kou Yueyi was also an artist under Zhu Zhengchu's company. Knowing that Xiang Yutang was their person, she was a bit partial to Xiang Yutang at this moment.
Xia Helan said unhappily, "Just now, Teacher Zhu got injured, and everyone was concerned about him. Only she was running. She must have come in first! And it was her shoe that flew out, which made Teacher Zhu get a nosebleed. She didn't even apologize to Teacher Zhu."
Just as Xiang Yutang was about to retort, Zhuo Ziyu pinched her palm, signaling her not to say anything. Kou Yueyi came out to smooth things over. Zhuo Ziyu pulled Xiang Yutang to a corner and sat her down. "Are you injured? Let me take a look."
She gently rolled up Xiang Yutang's trouser leg, and there was a bruise on her left knee.
"It's okay. This little injury is nothing. Go and see what song we'll choose later."
Zhu Zhengchu walked over. "Why are you so serious about a game? You've fallen like this."
"Teacher Zhu is here. I'm sorry just now. Are you okay? Otherwise, I'll sing a few songs for you to soothe your nose." Xiang Yutang looked at him with eager eyes.
Zhu Zhengchu: ... Help, I want to escape.
"I still have something to do. I'll leave first. Zhuo Ziyu, take her to the school infirmary to get it treated. The official practice will start this afternoon. It's not good to have an injury on your foot." After Zhu Zhengchu said that, he left. Zhuo Ziyu helped Xiang Yutang up.
"Come on. I'll take you to get it treated first."
"If you go, who will choose the song later? I'll go by myself. You choose here. I'm really okay."
"Then be careful by yourself."
"Sure thing."
After Xiang Yutang went out, she ran into Zhu Zhengchu at the door. Zhu Zhengchu instinctively wanted to run, but was stopped by Xiang Yutang.
Xiang Yutang looked very guilty. "Teacher Zhu, I'm sorry."
"Hmm?"
"I hit you just now. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Don't think too much." This little girl could actually apologize so seriously.
Xiang Yutang said guiltily, "Come with me to the infirmary. I'll be at ease only when I'm sure you're okay. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep all night."
Unexpectedly, although this little girl usually seemed carefree, she could be like this sometimes.
"Okay."
"Are you okay later? It didn't affect you just now, did it?"
"I'm fine."
Seeing that he agreed to go together, Xiang Yutang immediately changed her expression. "Great! Let's go together! I'll just sing for you!"
Zhu Zhengchu: " ... I just remembered that I still have something to do."
"You've already said you're okay! Don't try to escape!" A smug smile appeared on Xiang Yutang's face.
Zhu Zhengchu: Oh no, I've been trapped!