"Top 32? Wasn't it about the top ten?" Chen Jin was startled. Although he had guessed some of it, the rules posted outside clearly didn't include this clause, so he pretended to be dumb and asked.
The leader smiled, "The top ten competition is only for our regional battles, and what you have entered is the final top 32 semifinals held at the Qing Shui Bay base, understand?" Seeing the deliberately confused look in Chen Jin's eyes, he explained again, "As long as the five of us judges unanimously agree, it's enough. You indeed possess that kind of qualification."
Chen Jin immediately showed an overjoyed expression, and of course, he was truly happy in his heart. Although the outside rules didn't write this clause, there was one that said - the final interpretation rights belong to the broadcaster, with this clause, everything is not a problem, and this clause itself is meant for flexible adjustment.
He bowed slightly to the five judges, flashed a bright, sunny smile with his shining white teeth, dazzling the female judge's eyes again, "Thank you to all five judges for your affirmation!"
Pleased with Chen Jin's simplicity and humility, the leader waved him over and then took out a golden card from the folder beside him and handed it to him, "This is your top 32 contestant card, and also a pass into Qing Shui Bay TV City."
Another judge added, "This is a very special contestant card. Many famous people like Lu Fang and Wen Zhao Lun have received this card before. Perhaps this time in the sixteen regions, only you have received this one. You should work hard when you go back, and don't let down our affirmation of you."
Chen Jin nodded sincerely and thanked the five judges. At that moment, the female judge, being quite gossipy, asked, "Chen Jin, you said you are a fisherman, but your skin is too good for that, isn't it?" Chen Jin's face had no blemishes, smooth like jade, and with a captivating luster, indeed not like the rough, red faces of fishermen, making even women envious.
Chen Jin chuckled, "You're not the first to say that. Many people say I must like to be lazy, but luckily, my boss knows I'm the hardest working one."
The five judges looked at each other speechlessly. Some things are really destined. Even if one is lazy and spends a fortune on skincare, there are still plenty of people with poor skin. The leader waved his hand, "Alright, that's it. Remember to report to Qing Shui Bay TV City next Saturday. Once there, someone will naturally tell you where to go and what to do."
The female judge seemed worried and reminded again, "Don't think about fishing anymore. Go back and practice guitar and singing. Who knows, you might become a big star like your fellow townsman, Brother Fa."
Chen Jin earnestly promised and thanked the five judges again. He turned and left the curtain. The leader, seeing him go, during the gap of announcing the next contestant, turned to the other four judges and sighed, "How about it? A handsome appearance, tall stature, calm and composed performance, familiar stage presence, excellent guitar skills, a sexy voice, and masterful singing techniques. Thinking about it now, it's unbelievable."
The female judge looked dreamy, "Exactly, such outstanding men only come from Nanyao Island… once they appear, they are of this incredible quality…"
Another judge teased, "So, you're easily smitten, huh?" The female judge scoffed, "When you men see a stunning beauty, you also show your true colors immediately. Can't we women do the same? Besides, didn't you see with your own eyes - that flawless, handsome face, those bright, black gem-like eyes, always exuding a charm that tugs at a woman's heartstrings… Alright, I admit, he's the most charismatic man I've ever seen."
At that moment, the leader excitedly clenched his fist and swung it, "This time, we really found a treasure. It looks like our chance of getting a bonus this year is very promising."
Chen Jin's senses were very sharp. After he left, he listened to the noise inside the curtain. Hearing the leader's evaluation of him, he grinned and no longer listened, quickening his steps towards Zhang Weixiong.
Zhang Weixiong saw Chen Jin coming out with a thoughtful expression, and his heart tightened. Only when he saw Chen Jin's grin did he relax. Before Chen Jin reached him, he shouted, "How was it, how was it?"
Chen Jin pretended to be mysterious, "Guess?" Zhang Weixiong slapped him annoyedly, "Seeing you laugh so slyly, it must be no problem."
Chen Jin smiled faintly, "I'm not talking about that. I'm asking you to guess what kind of qualification I got, and I assure you, you will never guess."
Zhang Weixiong didn't care, as long as Chen Jin had obtained a qualification, he casually answered, "Either direct qualification or one of those ten competition qualifications."
Chen Jin turned around indignantly, "Forget it, I don't want to talk to you, it's too unfulfilling."
"Wow, you haven't become a star yet, and you're already acting like one!" Zhang Weixiong finally sensed something and quickly grabbed Chen Jin, teasing, "Seeing you so full of yourself, it's not those two qualifications. Did the female judge inside take a fancy to you and decide to sign you directly?"
Chen Jin gave him a noogie, "Go away, am I someone who relies on looks to make a living?" But as soon as he said this, everyone around him showed a sympathetic look, leaving him speechless.
Originally wanting to keep them guessing, he now had to take out the golden card, raise his eyebrows, and glance at Zhang Weixiong, "Kid, have you ever seen this thing? Do you know what treasure it is?"
Zhang Weixiong was first stunned, then shouted, "Wow, isn't this the legendary supreme invincible lifeguard card?" This kid really knew his stuff, even knowing about this thing, but Chen Jin didn't know much about it.
Li Guoxian was also surprised, looking at the gold card with a red ribbon in Chen Jin's hand, and took out his white card. Without any words, just by looking at the items, the difference between them was obvious.
Zhang Weixiong grabbed the card from Chen Jin's hand, proudly showing it off to the contestants around, "Everyone, this is the legendary supreme invincible lifeguard card from our newcomer singing competition, which has only appeared three times. It's also known as the super invincible pass for direct advancement to the top 32."
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, "Today is your lucky day, even if you don't advance later, seeing this thing means your trip wasn't in vain; and let me tell you a secret, people who get this card usually become the final champion, so our Mr. Jin is definitely going to be a big star. So, everyone, think about it, you are the people who participated in the newcomer singing competition with Mr. Jin. In the future, you can lament: that year, it was just because I met Mr. Jin, otherwise I would have broken through the encirclement, others were simply no match, what a pity!"
This kid's mouth was indeed impressive, everyone laughed as they listened, only Li Guoxian seemed to envy and hate him, stabbing him with a remark, "It's not necessarily true, didn't Wen Zhao Lun and Zhou Hui Min also not win the championship, not even the top three?"
"But they are big stars now, aren't they?" Zhang Weixiong patted his shoulder, empathetically, "Old friend, I know you're envious and jealous, tormented emotionally, but we have to accept our fate, didn't you see I didn't even participate this year?"
Li Guoxian was indeed emotionally impulsive at that moment, and he chuckled sheepishly, regaining his composure, "Go away, I'm not like you, anyway, I also got direct qualification, who knows who will be better in the end."