Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 4:

Chapter 4

Wangcai was in the middle of watching TV when a group notification came through about an assembly.

Before heading downstairs, Chen Shu placed him in the backpack: Stay quiet.

Chen Wangcai crouched silently inside the backpack, unusually still.

He was always quiet, but this time it felt different.

Chen Shu noticed he seemed in low spirits, and there was even some milk left in his bottle.

Are you feeling unwell?

… Yan Jingchuan glanced at him, then turned and lay down in the backpack, closing his eyes.

Probably just tired.

Chen Shu patted his head. Maybe it was for the best—less chance of being discovered.

Downstairs, Chi Yu and the others were already there, along with the rest of the trainees.

They were at the hotel designated by the production crew.

At 11:30, the program’s arranged bus pulled up in front of the hotel.

By noon, after several stops, the bus arrived at the entrance of the recording venue.

Just as the doors opened, a staff member on board reminded everyone that the cameras below were already rolling.

The atmosphere instantly grew tense.

Chi Yu, who had stepped off the bus behind Chen Shu, paused and whispered, It’s not live yet, is it?

Chen Shu replied, Not yet.

Earlier, their agent had explained that Here for You wasn’t a traditional pre-recorded show but used a semi-live format. Aside from the trainees’ daily lives, key weekly events—like the initial mentor evaluations starting tonight—would be broadcast live.

After each live broadcast, an edited version including daily footage would be released every two weeks for viewers who missed the live streams.

The show’s promotion emphasized absolute authenticity and an optimal viewer experience.

With such a compelling premise, Here for You had already captured widespread attention long before its premiere.

And precisely because of that attention, the participants felt even more pressure.

Soon, staff came out, signaled for quiet, and began distributing number tags.

From 1 to 99, the numbers corresponded to the order of entry for all the trainees in this audition.

Chen Shu received number 43 and followed the group to the dormitory area.

A sign on the dormitory wall outlined the different sections.

An electronic screen above the door displayed a countdown, reminding them they had to unpack, change, and reach the studio before time ran out.

With little time to spare, everyone hurried to the living quarters.

The accommodation area included double, quadruple, and six-person rooms.

The room assignments were straightforward: trainees rated A would stay in one of the five double rooms, those rated B in one of the three quadruple rooms, and everyone else in six-person rooms.

Since evaluations hadn’t taken place yet, placements were temporary, based on their numbers.

Chen Shu wasn’t so lucky—he and Chi Yu, with numbers 41 and 42, were assigned to six-person rooms. Coincidentally, they ended up in the same two six-person rooms as Gu Wei and his group.

Chen Shu, over here! Chi Yu called from a doorway, having found their room by number.

When they entered, the four members of another team in their dorm were already mostly changed.

One trainee had even finished preparing quickly and left for the studio.

No one knew exactly when the live broadcast would start, but the earlier they arrived, the more screen time they might get.

Everyone was racing against the clock.

Chen Shu, let’s head out too! Seeing their dormmates filing out one after another, Chi Yu grew anxious. Fastening his buttons as he went, he hurried outside.

The dormitory was now empty. Chen Shu glanced toward the door, unzipped the backpack on his bed, then placed the suitcase beside it to help Wangcai climb up and down more easily. Only then did he casually pull the tie from the hanger and turn to leave.

Following the signs, they soon arrived in front of the studio hall.

Staff helped them put on their lapel microphones and reminded them while waving them through: The live broadcast will begin once everyone is present.

Chen Shu didn’t pay much attention until he entered the dimly lit entrance corridor, where he heard waves of deep breaths around him.

Even though the live broadcast hadn’t started yet, cameras were filming everywhere.

Chi Yu pressed a hand over his racing heart, maintaining his composure as team captain as he led everyone into the venue.

As more contestants entered, trainees in the audience seats turned to look.

Look! It’s Chi Yu from Xinning Entertainment. Their team looks so cool, they all seem really skilled.

They had arrived relatively late. Before long, a reminder echoed from the speakers above the stage.

All trainees are now in position. The live broadcast will commence in three seconds.

Three, two, one.

As the countdown ended, the stage suddenly blazed with light!

Countless beams poured down from above, crisscrossing as they swept sideways.

Amid the dazzling stage pyrotechnics, a figure emerged backlit from the split screen, moving to an upbeat BGM.

The slender silhouette revealed the newcomer was female.

Her voice arrived before she did.

Hello everyone, I’m Qu Jiangxue, the initiator who’s here for you.

The live chat flooded with viewers cheering alongside the trainees in the venue.

Holy crap, it’s really live! This is way too intense!

Oh my god, this batch of trainees is so high-quality! So many handsome guys, I’m in love!

Chi Yu’s group is absolutely stunning! Can any sisters introduce that short-haired hottie?!

As the cheers gradually subsided, Qu Jiangxue finished explaining the program’s basic rules and began introducing the four mentors who would appear.

Liang Han, a popular powerhouse vocalist.

Su Xian, a senior singer-songwriter.

Chu Mingyao, a renowned evergreen rapper.

Ji Xinyan, a recently solo-debuted former idol from an explosively popular boy band.

Qu Jiangxue paused for three minutes after each name announcement, allowing the mentors to perform.

The four mentors performed a medley in their respective styles.

During these twelve minutes, the venue reached fever pitch, and the live broadcast instantly trended, attracting massive attention.

Unfortunately, this electrifying atmosphere didn’t last long. When Qu Jiangxue announced the start of trainee evaluations, the first group’s performance—selected by draw—nearly extinguished everyone’s enthusiasm.

The mentors unanimously called for a stop, assigning all members to F Class.

Because it was a live broadcast, prolonged dullness would severely damage viewer retention, so the rules encouraged cutting performances short.

None of the subsequent groups managed to complete their full performances either.

Most were assigned to C Class or F Class, with only a few in B Class. No one had reached A Class yet.

During the interval as Qu Jiangxue invited the next group on stage, the audience seats fell into dead silence.

Even Chi Yu felt nervous: They’re so strict…

He wasn’t a newcomer—he’d participated in several survival shows and even won one championship. Among the trainees present, he held significant advantage, but the pressure multiplied alongside his edge. Combined with the live broadcast throughout, he felt as inexperienced as during his very first stage appearance.

Chen Shu simply said, Don’t worry, you’ll be in A Class.

Chi Yu instinctively glanced at him.

His tone carried a hint of carelessness, yet it was so matter-of-fact that it felt strangely convincing.

Thank you, you too! Chi Yu took a deep breath and reaffirmed her determination.

Gu Wei, listening nearby, inwardly scoffed at this remark.

Chi Yu was highly skilled—getting into A Class was a foregone conclusion. As for Chen Shu, he didn’t believe he would make it either.

In this team, only two people had the ability to get into A Class: himself and Chi Yu.

Soon, staff members came to notify them to prepare to go on stage.

It was almost their turn to perform.

Not long after, Qu Jiangxue picked up the microphone and invited them onto the stage.

The audience had been waiting for this group for a long time. The bullet screen comments thickened during their self-introductions, and when the performance began, they became so dense that the screen was barely visible.

A brilliant, dazzling beam of light poured down.

The high-energy melody exploded abruptly!

Emerging from the darkness, the seven of them danced powerfully to the intro, instantly igniting the entire venue!

The trainees in the audience stood up one after another.

Wow… they’re so strong!

Qu Jiangxue’s eyes lit up, and the mentors, who had been sitting idly for a long time, finally straightened up with satisfied expressions.

But when the camera suddenly cut to the mentors’ reactions, the bullet screen comments were filled with complaints. The director quickly switched back to the stage.

It wasn’t until the song ended that the camera returned to the mentors.

After a brief discussion among the five, they specifically asked Chen Shu, Chi Yu, and Gu Wei if they had prepared any additional performances.

Chen Shu took the microphone.

The mentors observed him closely and noticed that, despite standing on such a high-pressure live stage, he showed no signs of stage fright. Instead, he carried himself with natural stage presence. Even after singing an entire song, his high notes remained incredibly stable—his skills were undoubtedly up to par.

After Chi Yu performed, it was Gu Wei’s turn. He stumbled over the lyrics once in the middle, and his expression turned gloomy after finishing.

The five mentors discussed again, and Qu Jiangxue picked up the microphone.

Alright, it’s time to announce your results, she said, listing four B Class members one by one before turning to Gu Wei. Gu Wei—

Gu Wei held his breath.

B Class.

Hearing the result, Gu Wei’s mind went blank. He barely managed to remember to bow and thank them. Chen Shu was also somewhat surprised.

In the original novel, both Gu Wei and Chi Yu were A Class trainees.

Next, Chen Shu.

Gu Wei clenched his fist.

If even he was in B Class, then Chen Shu must surely—

A Class.

Gu Wei was stunned.

The audience gasped in surprise.

The first A Class!

Finally, an A Class trainee!

Oh my god, is this the level of skill required to get an A? The mentors are really strict!

Qu Jiangxue smiled and continued, Chi Yu, A Class.

As the senior mentor, Su Xian also picked up the microphone: From now on, our grading for A Class will be based on the standard for debut-ready idols. Improvisation is also part of the assessment, so everyone must seize every opportunity to showcase themselves.

Under such stringent standards, having two A Class trainees in the same group—and the first A Class trainees at that—meant the seven of them received unparalleled attention in the program for a time.

A new hashtag had already appeared on the trending list.

#FirstA#

The top post under the topic was a close-up recording of Chen Shu during the performance.

Holy crap, his visuals are so unreal I’d call them photoshopped if this weren’t a video…

He’s handsome, dances well, and sings well—I’m going crazy! This guy is flawless! Debut now!!

I’m switching favorites in one second. Does this guy have a fan club? I’m opening my computer right now to start voting!!

Right below it was the full performance recording of the seven, which was explosive from start to finish.

Seven handsome men each had their unique charm in close-ups, drawing another wave of viewers flooding into the live stream.

However, by this time, Chen Shu and the others had already completed their evaluations and left the studio.

When they returned to the dormitory, Chi Yu noticed a large screen had been set up in the lobby, synchronizing the live broadcast in real time.

Many trainees were gathered in front of the screen watching the stream.

Seeing them return, everyone teased and applauded.

The A Class bosses are back!

Gu Wei’s face turned extremely sour, and he only held back from lashing out because of the cameras.

He hadn’t made it into A Class, while Chen Shu, whom he had always looked down on, had. Those words felt like a resounding slap to him, leaving his ears ringing.

I’m going back to my room.

Chi Yu only thought he was upset about not getting a good grade and comforted him briefly before saying to Chen Shu, Let’s go back and get settled too.

Mm. Chen Shu cared even less about Gu Wei and returned to the room with Chi Yu. He first walked over to his bed.

The backpack was exactly as he had left it.

Hearing the noise, Yan Jingchuan, who had just been woken up, emerged from the backpack.

He climbed out and looked up to see Chen Shu standing in front of him, then turned back to nudge out the empty milk bottle.

Chen Shu glanced at it. Were you a starving ghost in your past life?

… To recover sooner, Yan Jingchuan endured the slander.

Chen Shu had already taken out the powdered milk from his backpack and turned to ask Chi Yu, Where can I get water?

Chi Yu was utterly stunned.

Finally snapping out of it at the question, he looked from the person to the dog, his tone bewildered. Chen Shu, why did you bring Wangcai to the show…?

Meanwhile, someone in the control room also noticed something unusual.

What’s that on Chen Shu’s bed?

Is that a dog?

It really is a dog, right?

What the hell, Chen Shu brought a dog to a talent show?