Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Chapter 105: A New Level of Torture for Readers
Any unexpected gains?

Shen Yutong keenly noticed her friend's state. Although she had little experience with love and romance, Qi Luoan's situation was clearly problematic...

Actually, she had vaguely sensed something just now, which is why she deliberately said it was for Yu Weicai's sake to go on the show. Look how anxious the child is.

She was just going through a rough patch and wanted to change her environment to study. If she was really interested in Yu Wei, she would have asked him that day in the studio. Why wait until now?

Yu Wei isn't the male lead in a novel. Does that mean the whole world will revolve around him? If she were to flock to any woman who has a bit of ability, she'd be acting like a complete NPC.

In the past, Shen Yutong's clumsy lie wouldn't have fooled Qi Luoan, but now... well, that makes people blind.

"Read fewer novels, no one's going to take them from you."

"Then you underestimate me."

Qi Luo'an understood the other party's implication, but she wasn't just jealous and came over; she wasn't that petty.

Even if there are some, they are few, mainly due to other reasons.

“You often say you hope I’ll go back… I’m afraid that after watching the first episode, you’ll think Yu Wei can pull me back.”

"I have thought about it."

No one wants Qi Luoan to continue shining on this path more than Shen Yutong...

After watching the two perform their amazing stage performance of "Under the Flying Clouds," she did have this thought and asked Yu Wei to persuade her if there was any hope.

"Don't even think about it, they won't come back."

Compared to trivial matters like her best friend getting close to Yu Wei, Qi Luo'an was more worried that her best friend might do something strange for her sake.

She did arrive in a great hurry, but not because of jealousy or paranoia. She simply hoped that things would develop naturally between her and Yu Wei, without any prompting or manipulation.

It just so happened that she hadn't seen her good friend in a long time, and since Yu Wei was also there, she decided to come in person.

She wasn't worried about Shen Yutong; she trusted Shen Yutong too much and was afraid that his favoritism would backfire.

She was tricked a little, but she was still clear-headed. This brat is getting better and better at lying.

"Really not going back?"

Shen Yutong felt somewhat helpless. In fact, she knew that An'an would answer like that, which was why she didn't abruptly go to Yu Weiwen.

"No." When this was mentioned, Qi Luo'an's expression remained as firm as ever. "I can help if someone needs it, but a comeback is out of the question."

Both of them knew perfectly well who the person she was referring to was. Shen Yutong smiled slightly, never expecting that Yu Wei held such a heavy place in her heart.

They must have already understood their feelings and reached the point of taking action...

Need me to give you a little push?

"That's why I came."

Qi Luoan tugged at her palace maid's clothes, "Please don't make a fuss about me, just treat him normally."

Any attempt to help could turn into trouble; Qi Luoan only wanted a stable and happy life.

"If we get along normally, should I learn more from him?"

Shen Yutong glanced at her teasingly, "You're unhappy even when we're just getting along normally."

"Then it's better to say goodbye."

Qi Luoan admitted that she was still a little worried, otherwise she wouldn't have specially changed into the clothes she wore when they first met.

It just goes to show how complicated people are.

……

Qi Luoan left in a hurry, at least that's how Yu Wei saw it. No one knew what she did after she left, but she came back and said she was leaving.

"Are you in a hurry to get home for dinner?"

She couldn't have made a round trip in one day just because she liked the scenery along the way, so she came all this way just to get a towel?
"You think I want to work 8 AM tomorrow?!"

Hey, why is she swearing...?

Yu Wei didn't say much, just wished her a safe journey. Actually, it had been quite a while since they last met, and seeing each other in another city made him feel inexplicably warm inside.

The first day's tour guide experience left Yu Wei exhausted, but after returning to the hotel arranged by the production team, he immediately updated his novel.

I really miss the days when I was a struggling writer, I could stop updating whenever I wanted, it was so cool...

Now that he has so many readers, he feels embarrassed to be lazy. One cannot, and should not, let everyone down.

After all, there are quite a few people who are paying attention to his novel, and there are even people in higher positions watching him. Making a hasty judgment would be more likely to cause misunderstandings.

"It's time for the exciting song selection segment again."

The song written for tour guides actually has two entry points: one is the tour guide's job itself, and the other is the scenery.

The former is too niche, and even if there are suitable works, it is difficult to resonate with the public.

Yu Wei originally wanted to choose a scenic theme; otherwise, he wouldn't have thought of introducing the song in the novel by advertising the scenic area.

But a novel is a novel. If the scenic spot paid the protagonist in the novel, where did the advertising fee go? Yu Wei didn't want to advertise for others for free.

Moreover, to be honest, partnering with scenic spots is quite risky. These days, scenic spots are frequently exposed for overcharging tourists, making false claims, and having poor service. It's hard to say whether they will backfire.

It's one thing to charge for advertising, but to advertise for free while also taking on risks is a losing proposition...

Therefore, Yu Wei plans to write with a broader perspective. Although it's about scenery, it won't be confined to one place, but will focus on the magnificent landscape. By taking everyone to appreciate the beauty of the country, it elevates the role of a tour guide to a higher level and avoids advertising for tourist attractions.

The next day, while touring the Qin Palace, he took some time to find Fang Ze, intending to learn about his musical abilities and willingness to sing.

"Would you like to sing a duet or a solo?"

"We must sing together."

Fang Ze still wanted to sing on stage with celebrities. More importantly, Yu Wei's songs were too intense; once he sang one, everyone was completely silent.

Needless to say, the first episode of "Under the Flying Clouds" was pure skill-showing. Apart from Qi Luoan, who has a foundation, other amateurs probably couldn't handle it.

The following song, "Invisible Wings," is simple yet profound; everyone can sing it, but not everyone can perform it on stage.

Although the third episode hasn't aired yet, Fang Ze watched the live text broadcast on the book club's online forum, and the song's high notes were so high that the singer cracked.

He was afraid; he was afraid that Yu Wei would torment the readers…

"Do you have any other ideas? Feel free to speak up."

While Yu Wei might not be able to create a custom design, he could certainly choose one that basically met the requirements.

If a suitable one really can't be found, then the readers will have to suffer.

"I mean, is there any song with few lyrics that's easy to get by with?"

Yu Wei looked at him with a slight surprise. While not all the people on the show were amateur masters, most of them were music lovers.

If he just wants to get by and has no desire to perform, then why did he sign up for this show?
"Brother, to tell you the truth, I didn't want to sign up, but my girlfriend insisted on dragging me along, so I had no choice..."

Isn't it funny? Yu Wei only saw a desperate boyfriend; he's truly risking his life for his friend.

No wonder they were a couple on the show together; now I understand why. He treats his girlfriend so well; no wonder he has a girlfriend.

Not long after the tour began, Yu Wei spotted Fang Ze's girlfriend, who was smiling broadly beside Shen Yutong, seemingly chatting about something happy.

Some are happy, some are sad.

Shen Yutong remained quiet and attentive, treating the non-celebrity participants with gentleness, occasionally smiling and nodding in agreement, but rarely offering her own opinions.

Upon noticing Yu Wei, before she could make any move, Fang Ze's girlfriend had already run over to greet her enthusiastically, so she had no choice but to follow.

"We're having singing practice tomorrow. Have you decided what to sing yet?"

Fang Ze's girlfriend, like a leaping flame, ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and started to act coquettishly, her eyes curving into two sweet crescent moons.

It's clear that their relationship is still fine. Fang Ze might have been a bit accommodating to her when it came to appearing on the show, but it's not a big problem.

Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to see new scenery. If the person involved has no objection, then he naturally has no objection either.

"Not ready yet."

Fang Ze scratched his head and subconsciously glanced at Yu Wei. What he sang was up to Yu Wei, and according to usual practice, it was probably going to be another original song.

He just hoped Yu Wei could arrange a song for him with shorter lyrics...

"Does it have to be original again?"

Shen Yutong respected Qi Luoan's opinion and did not mention her before Yu Wei at all. She simply asked a couple of questions about things that interested her.

It must be admitted that she was curious about Yu Wei's creative abilities, and that was indeed a factor in her going on the show.

However, it wasn't out of admiration, but rather a thirst for knowledge. An ordinary, awesome person like her could be ignored, but someone this awesome really deserved a visit.

Looking back, watching the show was the right decision. I learned a lot of new things and even got to know my best friend's gossip. It was worth it...

"Yeah, that's all I know how to do."

So all you can say is that you only create original content, huh? What Versailles?

If possible, Shen Yutong would also like to create an original song for this episode, but unfortunately, the conditions don't allow it. Her creative process is the kind that takes time and meticulous work, and it's impossible for her to write a new song in just a few days.

That's why she was curious about Yu Wei's creative ability. How did he manage to be so efficient while maintaining the quality of his songs?
That evening, Yu Wei updated the song's storyline and successfully wrote the lyrics the next day.

The song was a duet, with one person having more lyrics and the other less. Unsurprisingly, Fang Ze chose the one with fewer lyrics, since he wanted to get by.

However, as the arrangement progressed, he gradually began to sweat profusely. There weren't many lyrics, so why were they so difficult to sing?

But if Fang Ze were to switch, he really wouldn't want to, because Yu Wei was in charge of rap, which he was even less skilled at.

It turns out that what the book club said about Yu Wei's songs tormenting readers is true; his throat was already burning just looking at these few lines.

"Ideally, it should have a high-pitched and melodious feel, like a clear spring on the grassland..."

Before the singing practice began, Yu Wei's words completely shattered Fang Ze's mentality. Singing high notes was one thing, but he also had to sing with the feeling of the grassland.
They're treating the readers like Japanese people!
Yu Wei had no choice but to accept that the song was Phoenix Legend's "Landscape Painting," with Zeng Yi contributing the most lyrics, but Linghua only had harmonies and a few lines.

Describing magnificent landscapes is no problem, singing choral songs is no problem either, and even having few lyrics perfectly meets his requirements.

"Not buddy?"

After trying to sing it a few times, Fang Ze gave up. He should have just asked for a song with normal lyrics; he had been punished for trying to cheat.

After thinking it over, he went to the book club and posted a message:

Yu Wei has taken tormenting fans to a new level, demanding not only high pitch but also a certain degree of intensity.

(End of this chapter)