“You need to know how to sing, you need to know how to rap, and you need to know how to dance.”
“Singing is a basic requirement for singers in an idol group, don’t you think?”
Faced with Zhang Yi Xing’s question, how dare these trainees say no?
They all nodded in agreement, acknowledging Zhang Yi Xing’s statement.
“But here you are, telling us you want to be a rap singer.”
“Hey, if you want to be a rap singer, there's another show, you can go to another show.”
Looking at Zhang Yi Xing’s outburst, the entire venue fell silent.
Zhang Yi Xing was genuinely anxious. After all, it was such a great show, yet everyone didn't know how to cherish it.
“Alright, next trainee.” Di Li Re Ba called out, asking the next trainee to come up and perform.
At this moment, Cao Gong, holding the microphone, took to the stage.
As Cao Gong came on stage, he became the center of attention, and even Di Li Re Ba watched the handsome young man with interest.
Why was Cao Gong receiving so much attention from her?
It was because, out of the 101 trainees present tonight, Cao Gong was the only one who possessed a masculine aura, radiating his male hormones.
To be honest, most of the trainees present were too effeminate.
Someone like Cao Gong, with his masculine and handsome appearance, radiating masculine charm, was truly one of a kind.
Because of Cao Gong’s unique, charismatic aura of a man of vigor, Di Li Re Ba was drawn to him.
In this era, there were fewer fresh-faced idols with a masculine aura, so when one suddenly appeared, he was naturally a rare commodity in the market. It was only natural that Di Li Re Ba would be attracted to him.
“Hello teachers, I’m Cao Zei, an individual trainee.”
“Hehe~” As soon as Cao Gong introduced himself, the mentors started laughing.
The tense atmosphere, which had been created by Zhang Yi Xing’s outburst earlier, was now relaxed.
Di Li Re Ba picked up the microphone and asked him with a smile, “I’m curious, Cao Zei, what’s the story behind your name? Is it your real name?”
“No! Cao Zei is my stage name.” Cao Gong replied truthfully.
“Ah~ Then what’s your real name?” Even Cheng Xiao was particularly curious about his real name.
“Cao Gong, the ‘Gong’ in ‘Congratulations and prosperity’.”
“Can I ask, why did you choose such a stage name?” Di Li Re Ba was particularly interested in the young man on stage, so she wanted to understand.
Standing on the stage, Cao Gong smiled at Di Li Re Ba, “Do you really want to know?”
“Of course, tell me.” Di Li Re Ba said with a smile.
“Because…” Cao Gong scratched his head, looking at Di Li Re Ba, “Because I am…”
“A heartbreaker, love you!” Cao Zei on stage made a cheesy heart gesture.
“…” Cao Gong’s heart gesture, and his explanation, caused the scene to fall silent.
“Hahahaha~” Di Li Re Ba and Cheng Xiao, who had finally understood, couldn't help but laugh out loud.
“Haha~” Zhang Yi Xing and Wang Jia Er were also rarely amused.
“Heartbreaker!” The audience watching the show were all amused by Cao Zei’s explanation.
“I give this explanation full marks, haha~”
“Heartbreaker, Cao Zei! Haha~”
Many viewers were frantically spamming the comments, all amused by Cao Zei’s performance.
But on stage, Cao Gong felt embarrassed and said, “Okay, okay, no more jokes, seriously.”
“Actually, choosing this stage name is a reminder to myself.”
“Because I’ve really been a thief. Of course, not just a heartbreaker, I’ve actually stolen things myself.”
“When I was a kid, I’d steal fruits from my neighbor’s house to eat.”
“I’ve also stolen vegetables from my neighbor’s garden.”
“Then I went to school, and I’ve even stolen lollipops and stuff from convenience stores.”
“So, I chose this name for myself. Let everyone laugh at me. Through everyone’s ridicule, remind myself of the wrong things I’ve done. If I don’t want to be laughed at again, then I have to be wary and not do anything sneaky anymore.”
The entire audience understood after listening to Cao Gong’s explanation.
But everyone also admired Cao Gong, who actually dared to admit to stealing things in the past.
You know, if they came to participate in this talent show, they would definitely be seen.
He dared to say that he had stolen things before. It was really asking for trouble.
In Cao Gong’s view, he did this in order to put his dark history out in the open.
Let everyone know that he had a dark history. Those who could accept him were the ones who forgave him.
If those who couldn't forgive him, then they shouldn’t be his fans. That way, Cao Gong wouldn’t be deceiving everyone. He understood that nowadays, fans who followed stars in the entertainment industry most needed to see sincerity from the star. You can have a dark history, but you have to be sincere.
If you have a dark history, but you’re still trying to create a persona.
When your dark history is exposed, you’ll collapse.
Cao Gong understood this, so he put his dark history out in the open.
“He’s still a little sincere, he knows how to use this to remind himself.”
“For this wave of sincerity, I have to give you a vote.”
“You’ve stolen things, you’re a thief! Since you’re a thief, just put it out in the open and remind yourself, a very good decision, I support you for this one.”
The viewers watching the show all gave Cao Gong a thumbs up.
However, at the recording site, Di Li Re Ba asked him, “Why did you come to participate in our show?”
“You said earlier that you rushed here after finishing the college entrance exams.”
Faced with Di Li Re Ba’s question as the producer for the whole nation, Cao Gong replied truthfully, “That’s right, after finishing the college entrance exam, I didn't even attend the high school graduation party. I left the examination hall after finishing the Comprehensive Exam and took a flight right away.”
“Because the exam started at 3 pm today, I finished writing the exam at 3:30 pm, handed in my paper immediately and left the examination hall to catch the 5 pm flight. After arriving in the capital, I immediately hailed a taxi to come here.”
“I just made it in time for the first stage assessment.” Cao Gong replied honestly.
“Ah~” Di Li Re Ba understood and showed a look of realization.
“But why did you come to participate in our show?”
“Because I’m handsome.” Cao Gong’s answer made Di Li Re Ba’s eyes widen in disbelief.
“Puff!” Di Li Re Ba covered her mouth and burst out laughing, then bowed her head, “Hahaha~”
“It’s true, you are quite handsome, but you’re too narcissistic, it’s always on your lips.”
Ou Yang Jin couldn’t help but laugh and tease Cao Gong.
Cao Gong, who was being teased, also knew that it wasn’t good to have it constantly on his lips.
But he had his reasons, so he needed to explain to everyone.