Xu Chacha has encountered this kind of death problem many times since she was a child.
When she was little, Xu Yanshu would argue with her parents in front of her, asking "Do you like Dad or Mom more?" In public, she would also argue, "Do you like your older sister more or your aunt more?" She would even ask her uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives.
Therefore, she was already able to answer these kinds of questions fluently.
"Everyone is doing well, but their styles are different, so it's not easy to compare them."
"Teacher Xu is too official-like. She doesn't treat us like family," Hua Jing chimed in, joining in the fun.
After Wen Mubai declined to be a permanent judge, he recommended her to come.
"Editor-in-Chief Hua, don't joke with me." Xu Chacha turned her back and made a crying face at her.
"When she was little, she used to call me 'Aunt Jingjing' sweetly, but now she's so distant."
"It seems that even Teacher Hua can't get Teacher Xu to talk." Zhang Dingding joined her in her evil deeds.
"Please stop teasing her, seniors. This question is clearly a death trap. She wouldn't dare answer it. If you really want to know, ask her privately."
"Teacher Wen is always very protective of her students," Hua Jing said, giving her a thumbs up.
Zhang Dingding also knew when to stop and moved on to comment on the next contestant.
Perhaps Wu Yao set a good example, raising the mentors' expectations, as subsequent contestants received more criticism than praise.
Zhang Dingding even joked, "I don't know if inviting Teacher Xu was a good thing or a bad thing. This episode is practically a personal photo shoot of you."
Xu Chacha quickly waved her hand, "Senior, please don't tease me. I still have a lot to learn from everyone."
When it was Cai Yuan's turn, the mentors had high hopes because she was also a top performer.
"Let's see if we can get another photo that scores 8 points or higher."
The large screen displayed the images, but Yang Zhou, who was selecting photos, didn't even turn his head to look at them, instead focusing on organizing the blueprints in front of him.
The mentors' expressions were somewhat solemn, and Cai Yuan, standing on the stage, felt as if her heart was pounding.
“Cai Yuan, this is what I was saying. Sooner or later, you will suffer the consequences of your impatient nature.” Zhang Dingding’s expression was much more serious than before, and his voice sounded deeper.
Xu Chacha observed Cai Yuan's expression and saw that her face darkened instantly, she gritted her teeth and looked somewhat unconvinced, as if she was about to retort at any moment.
She secretly shook her head. With such an inability to hide her thoughts, it's no wonder the production team used her as a source of material, magnifying her small expressions and editing them in to increase conflict.
“That’s what I wanted to say too,” Yang Zhou said. “Group photos are supposed to be about cooperation, but you seem to be treating Teacher Xu like an enemy, baring your teeth and claws like a ridiculous octopus.”
“I agree with what Teacher Yang Zhou said.” Hua Jing nodded. “This is a group photo, and you have to consider the harmony of the picture. This is not something a professional model with so many years of experience could do.”
"But I think this is a competition, and I should try to show more of myself," Cai Yuan said, blushing.
Wen Mubai was far less polite. She chuckled and said calmly, "But what's ridiculous is that even so, the first person I saw was Teacher Xu, whom you had blocked behind you. You lost your so-called 'competition' and ruined the integrity of the photo. Is this the performance you wanted?"
In the photo, Xu Chacha, who is hidden behind Cai Yuan, only shows half of her face and a shoulder, but she blends in harmoniously with the background wall behind her. Cai Yuan in front of her, on the other hand, looks like a rude and unruly thug who suddenly barged in, and is rude and unattractive.
Cai Yuan gritted his teeth, "I'm not convinced."
Zhang Dingding: "What are you unhappy about?"
"It's only because she's sitting on the judging panel that you don't dare point out her flaws. If we were all contestants, would you still only have praise for her? I don't think I'm any worse than her in any way. I've walked the four major fashion weeks, shot the cover of Y Country's EV magazine, and received the favor of masters..."
This wasn't the first time Cai Yuan had used this set of rhetoric. She had also used these words to refute the judges' criticisms in the first episode. Zhang Dingding was surprised that she hadn't learned her lesson from last time and still dared to speak rudely.
Wen Mubai turned to look at Xu Chacha's expression, worried that she was unhappy. Unexpectedly, Xu Chacha took the initiative to look over and smiled reassuringly at her, then turned to the people on the stage and said.
“Cai Yuan, have you ever heard the saying, ‘A hero doesn’t dwell on past glories’? You keep emphasizing your past achievements to show your excellence, but frankly, that’s a sign of insecurity. We need to stick to the facts.” Xu Chacha smiled, but her words were like sharp knives. She pointed to the photo on the screen, “The teachers are judges, and they have the right to point out its shortcomings. You may think I’m not qualified, but even as an audience member, I have to express my opinion, and I’ll be even harsher and more direct than the teachers.”
She stared at Cai Yuan, her smile undiminished and her aura even stronger, "This photo is garbage. If it's to be considered part of my career, I will remember it as a disgrace."
Xu Chacha's voice wasn't loud, but everyone present could hear it clearly. No one could have imagined that this seemingly soft, delicate, and mild-mannered girl could say such things.
The atmosphere became somewhat tense, and Zhang Dingding, as the host, was supposed to act as a peacemaker, but she couldn't think of anything to say.
Is it fair to say that the Xu family's daughter is too headstrong, leaving no room for retreat in her words?
"It's okay to make mistakes at work and not do it perfectly, but you must have the right attitude. Judging from your expression, you should have heard me quite clearly." After saying those words, Xu Chacha was still smiling. "Sorry, honest advice is hard to hear, and I may have been a bit harsh, but it's all from the heart. Please don't take offense."
"I didn't expect Teacher Xu to be so straightforward, hahaha." Zhang Dingding gave up on managing her expression and could only lower her head and fiddle with the documents to cover it up. "Then let's start grading."
...
This episode of "Super Rookie" was broadcast on the platform soon, and the appearance of Xu Chacha was unexpected by many people.
The audience of this show mostly has some understanding of the entertainment industry and can distinguish the quality of the guests. So at the beginning, many people questioned Xu Chacha, saying that the production team invited a wild model who was always on the trending topics list for the sake of popularity, which was too tasteless.
But as the second half began and the photo shoot started, the sarcastic remarks gradually decreased, and some even turned into groundhog comments.
[Ahhh! This is so sexy!]
[So beautiful! So beautiful! I beg Teacher Xu to make this cheongsam look permanent!]
[Is Cha Bao giving up his billions to work for someone else?! My eyes are going to get a treat!]
After the camera finished recording the entire filming process, it followed Yang Zhou as she went to talk to Xu Chacha.
"Teacher Xu, I wonder if your work schedule is tight?"
Xu Chacha had already removed her makeup, but she still looked pretty and fresh on camera. "I'm fine. Is there anything I can help you with? Please let me know."
Yang Zhou clapped his hands and laughed, "It's like this, a few years ago my friend and I teamed up to create a magazine, and we'd like to commission you to shoot the cover for the next issue. If you're willing, the payment and timing are negotiable."
Chapter 59 Getting Angry
Yang Zhou runs a magazine about traditional Chinese culture, introducing a different city in each issue. It covers not only clothing but also food, architecture, and customs. It's clear she puts a lot of effort into the magazine, which was recently praised by official media. Since then, its popularity has gradually surpassed that of mainstream magazines.
Xu Chacha wasn't that ungrateful. "I'd love to work with you again, Teacher Yang. Talking about compensation is just hurting my feelings."
Yang Zhou's face lit up with joy, "So you agree!"
Xu Chacha nodded, "May I make a small suggestion...?"
"you say."
Xu Chacha started to make her own plans, "Can I bring my own styling team?"
"This..." Yang Zhou seemed a little troubled.
“I know you’re in a difficult position, I’m just mentioning it, you can take a look.” Xu Chacha took out her phone, as if she had suddenly transformed into a salesperson, “You know this person, she’s Teacher Wen from her studio, these are some of her previous Chinese style series works…”
Xu Chacha flipped through portfolios and showed her the staff list, giving her a frantic sales pitch. Yang Zhou was completely overwhelmed, but she still managed to glean some important information. "Teacher Wen, this is easy. I'll discuss it with her directly, but whether it works or not isn't up to me."
[Hilarious, they've brought product placement right to Yang Zhou's doorstep!]
[Go, Xu Chacha, the queen of live-streaming e-commerce!]
[Want to know how much advertising fee Teacher Wen paid? My company, UglyShop, will pay double.]
The camera then shifts back to the interior.
The contestants returned to the villa to remove their makeup. The TV in the villa's living room displayed the challenge scores from the previous round. Wu Yao came in first place and qualified for exemption from elimination, while Cai Yuan was second to last and faced the risk of being eliminated.
Her expression was one of utter frustration; she threw down her bag and went upstairs alone.
[Can't Cai Yuan change his temper? He doesn't even put on a show in front of the camera.]
[The photos I just saw weren't very good either; she'll definitely be at the bottom again this time.]
[It would be best to really eliminate her; she has absolutely no respect for people.]
Perhaps it was intentional foreshadowing, but Cai Yuan had quite a lot of screen time in this episode. Someone followed her into her room and was yelled at and kicked out.
"Get out! Who let you in!" After saying that, she slammed the door shut, leaving the videographer standing outside staring blankly at the door.
Cai Yuan's outburst may have been directed at the staff, but being recorded on camera could give viewers the illusion that they were being verbally abused.
[Damn, why are you swearing at me?]
[She thinks she's a big shot just because she has a little experience. If she were really doing well, would she need to participate in a competition?]
If Cai and Yuan aren't eliminated soon, I'm quitting and will just watch the finale.
When it came to the elimination round, the comments were almost entirely about Cai Yuan, with most people waiting to see her eliminated, and only a small number of fans still arguing their point.
[Cai Yuan suffers from depression, so it's normal for her to have emotional outbursts under pressure. Please try to understand.]
[What's wrong? So she's the only one with depression? I don't think she's ever had a normal mood.]
The chaotic barrage of comments only returned to normal after the official comments began, as people still cared about the results.
Wu Yao is still first in the order.
[Ahhh! This is so sexy! Wiping nosebleed]
[It already looks amazing in person, and with Yang Zhou's touch, this piece is high enough to be on the cover of a top-tier magazine.]
[This guest is better than I expected; their eyes are quite expressive.]
[Yes, Wu Yao's strength lies in still photography; to outshine her requires some real skill.]
[The fact that Yang Zhou praised it like this speaks volumes!]
Yang Zhou has served as a mentor and judge many times, and her sharp tongue and high standards have offended many people. However, she is very protective of those she approves of and cannot tolerate anyone saying anything bad about them.
Therefore, her evaluation may not be entirely objective, but it is definitely not exaggerated or influenced by third-party factors.
Wu Yao's photo received a very high score. Out of a possible 10, the highest score of 10 and the lowest score of 8.5 were removed, and the average score was 9.2, setting a new record.
It's important to know that this group of people is always very strict with their scoring, and scores above eight are rare. The average score is between six and seven points, and the highest score they ever got was eight points, which was also Wu Yao's own score.
Zhang Dingding said with a smile, "You really have to thank Teacher Xu. Without her photo, you wouldn't have gotten such a high score."
Wu Yao quickly bowed, "Of course! Thank you, Teacher Xu!"
Some people are so outstanding yet so humble, while others keep making mistakes yet remain arrogant and disrespectful to their seniors.
[Hilarious, you might as well just say the person's name.]
[Hurry up and get to Cai Yuan, I'm waiting to see her make a fool of herself.]
Speak of the devil, and he appears. I don't know if the production team edited it deliberately to create conflict, but Wu Yao was followed immediately by Cai Yuan.
As soon as her photo was released, the live chat exploded before the judges could even speak.
[It's okay, ladies! She's finally leaving!]
[Cheers in advance!]