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

Chapter 129 Don't Underestimate a Young Person's Potential (Third Update)
[Redemption Requirements: Chapter 8 must have more than 100 readers.]

Looking at the long-awaited redemption data for the new book period, Yu Wei shed tears of relief. It was so much better when he first started out.

The exchange rates these days are easily in the tens of thousands; it's inhuman...

It can only be said that every period has its own Long March, and for a new book, getting a hundred readers is really not easy.

Many struggling authors manage to write their books from launch to completion with only a handful of readers, making the creative process comparable to playing a single-player game.

However, entertainment novels are different. Entertainment novels have their own built-in audience; no matter how historical they are, people will still click to read them...

It seems that Qi Luoan has already written "Malice" into the storyline, which is why the exchange panel appeared.

That's the advantage of copying novels; the work can be published anytime without waiting, unlike copying movies or songs, which requires writing two or three chapters for each performance.

I just don't know when she'll reach 100 followers. If it's a natural increase, that would be great. But if she really fails, then I'll have to post a chapter to try and save her.

"Let's write today's plot first."

He has to go record a show later, so he has to work as fast as he can while he writes. Otherwise, if he dawdles in the studio, he'll be late getting home in the evening.

Yu Wei plans to launch the first strike against idol groups today, sending Jiang Siheng, who has fallen on hard times and is now a music teacher, to fight against a small boy band idol group.

Why do I say "young"? Because he is the third generation of his family and has only recently come of age. He came to participate in the competition solely for the sake of singing.

It's just that he's impatient. There are many actors in their thirties and forties in the entertainment industry who are still in their thirties and forties and have zero works to their name. What's there for him, a teenager, to be in such a hurry about?

Perfect timing! Let's have a professional music teacher give this young person a lesson today...

Jiang Siheng's singing video is truly outrageous. At dusk, only a slanting ray of sunlight remained in the huge music classroom, and he was the only protagonist in the empty classroom.

Although it was a simple guitar performance, it created a great atmosphere. He started humming, his voice hoarse and soft, and his singing echoed in the quiet classroom.

When he plays with great passion, his body leans slightly forward, as if he is confiding his innermost thoughts to the guitar that no one is listening to.

As the music ended, he placed his hands heavily back on his knees, the lingering sound quickly dissipating in the empty space, leaving behind an even deeper silence than before.

This is art...

In contrast, the videos of the young idols, singing in a strained voice, sounded awkward no matter how you listened to them, and they even cracked and lost their voices when they sang high notes.

Not only was it unpleasant to listen to, but he also had to make exaggerated movements on camera, sometimes appearing immersed and sometimes intoxicated, and then giving the camera a deep, affectionate look, which was a bit creepy.

His fans probably love this kind of thing; they'd probably be completely smitten.

However, Yu Wei will not be treated differently in the novel; the two have roughly the same amount of screen time, and their performances are both quite good.

As for who is good and who is bad, let the readers and netizens decide.

As soon as the new chapter and video were released, readers quickly flocked to it, as they seemed to be unfamiliar with the two contestants in this competition.

"Who is this Jiang Siheng? I've never heard of him."

"Young people, those born in the 90s should all know this person. His book 'Solo Travel' was very popular back then, but I don't know why he hasn't appeared since."

"And who is this Chen Zichen?"

"I really don't recognize this one."

"Holy crap, Yu Wei is so capable, he even managed to get Brother Jiang to come. I'm so moved, it's like my youth."

It's clear that netizens are very excited about the return of veteran singers, after all, they are truly talented and carry the memories of a portion of the audience.

In the early days, without the internet, it was easy to bury a singer. If they were lucky, they could make a comeback, but if they were unlucky, they could only face reality.

Idols and fandoms may have their reasons for existing, but truly talented musicians undoubtedly deserve to be loved by the public.

Sometimes Yu Wei himself wanted to vote, but the author's likes would be displayed, which was somewhat unfair, so he never had the chance.

Fortunately, the public has discerning eyes, and Jiang Siheng's likes skyrocketed, with netizens mostly praising him.

The only negative review was that he hadn't come back to visit after all these years, and that he was inhuman... But in the end, he still said that it would be good if he came back.

Early fans of music and movies may not have been as fanatical as today's idol groups, but they were genuinely emotional and will still remember you ten or eight years later.

This episode of "Top Idol" is also known as the most humane one, as it features no fan-driven rankings or abstract entertainment, but rather the return of veteran musicians.

The new generation of musicians still needs time to mature...

The idol already had quite a few fans and even female admirers, but he wanted to lose anyway, so he didn't let his fans vote for him.

In terms of actual strength, he would definitely be utterly defeated.

Seeing that it was almost time, Yu Wei packed up his things and went to the recording studio. He really had to thank Teacher Meng Han properly this time.

It's worth mentioning that he also included Teacher Meng Han in the new chapter, but as the same mentor as the protagonist Wei Yu.

With his reputation and stature, it's not an exaggeration for him to be a mentor.

When Yu Wei arrived at the studio, the production team, unsurprisingly, stopped him. What happened to the plan to avoid updating the program during its broadcast?
This week, their show's live viewership dropped by a full 13% compared to last week. Although it wasn't entirely due to Yu Wei's novel, the impact was certainly significant.

"I never expected that Qi Xi's matter would cause such a big argument."

In the entertainment industry, it's normal for everyone to kick someone when they're down. Plus, Qi Xi's fans have offended quite a few people, so any trouble they cause is bound to be blown out of proportion.

"It's okay, let's go in."

Cheng Xu sighed but didn't say anything. Ultimately, it was because their show wasn't good enough. What's theirs can't be taken away by others, and what's not theirs is useless to guard against.

It seems the show needs a quick revamp, or its later years will definitely be bleak...

When Yu Wei entered the studio, Meng Han and Su Xinnan were chatting. Shen Yutong had already left after appearing for two episodes, and there should be a new replacement guest for this episode.

"Thank you, Teacher Meng. Otherwise, I would never have had the chance to meet so many talented musicians."

Since arriving here, he has spent most of his time interacting with the younger generation, which can be described as the end of the Dharma era. One or two of them are pursuing the path of idolization, and there are not many with real strength.

It wasn't until yesterday, when he received several applications, that Yu Wei realized the power of information silos. This green field has never lacked talent; he just hadn't discovered it. What he saw was only a corner of the entertainment industry…

“I’m talking to Teacher Su about this right now. I have to thank you on behalf of Xiao Jiang and the others, otherwise, with their personalities, they would have given up on music sooner or later.”

These are Meng Han's honest thoughts. Over the years, watching his friends who were in the same industry with him change careers and leave the industry one by one has left him feeling quite bitter.

He really wanted to lend a hand and encourage everyone to persevere, but as the saying goes, "One should not advise others to be kind if one has not experienced their suffering." Others' paths were not as smooth as his, so what right did he have to offer advice?

But Yu Wei is different. He can do many things that others cannot, such as using fake matches to bring the people around him into his rhythm one by one.

Yu Wei's actions are groundbreaking and of great significance to both the entertainment and music industries.

"That's right, I also know a few talented singers. I'll introduce you to them another day."

Yu Wei believed Su Xinnan's words because when Shen Yutong first arrived, she was the only one who seemed very familiar with Shen Yutong. Perhaps, compared to the aloof musicians, this social butterfly had a wider network of connections.

"grateful."

Yu Wei returned to his seat in the guest section. He felt more and more that his fake competition was getting better and better. Not only were there talented contestants, but now there were even real mentors.

If things continue like this, could he start a fake company, gather all these people together, and build a force that cannot be ignored?

As Yu Wei was lost in thought, Meng Han suddenly handed him a business card with the contact information of a psychologist on it.

"When you have free time... or when you're under a lot of pressure, you can go and take a look."

What does this mean?
"Teacher Meng is unfair; she has resources but didn't recommend them to me."

Quite a few celebrities see psychologists, after all, the industry is quite stressful, and those with fragile hearts are easily overwhelmed.

However, there are also those who pretend to be sick, and it can only be said that the bad reputation of depression online is inseparable from these people who are faking their illness.

Meng Han was momentarily at a loss. He had introduced the idea to Yu Wei to help with her psychological problems, but why was Yu Wei getting involved and causing trouble?

He prepared this especially for Yu Wei; naturally, there was nothing more.

"Thank you."

Yu Wei was confident that he didn't have any psychological problems, was in great physical condition and had a good appetite, but he still accepted the business card.

I'll use this excuse when I don't feel like writing and need to take a break...

Just as they were talking, the guest star of this episode arrived late and walked into the studio to Yu Wei's surprise.

"Long time no see, Yu Wei."

Qi Yuan smoothly walked to the guest seats and sat down. It seemed that he had rehearsed it many times before. From going on stage to sitting down, he did it in one go, which made the staff a little stunned.

He had been looking forward to this day of reunion for a long time...

"you are?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan's pupils dilated sharply, and his previous nonchalant demeanor vanished instantly.

"Just kidding, you don't know this meme?"

Generally speaking, it's not as good as Qiluo eucalyptus.

Qi Yuan calmly shook his head, finally regaining his composure. Zhang Lingye once commented that he was a man without a sense of humor, but the things he did were all humorous.

He didn't deny the first part of the statement, but he admitted to having hit Zhang Lingye before, though he hadn't actually succeeded...

"I'm here for revenge."

To be honest, Yu Wei couldn't quite hold back. Although he knew what Qi Yuan meant by those words, it was still too childish to say them so openly.

"But it's not you who's seeking revenge, it's fate."

"..."

Are they putting on a performance of "Thunderstorm" here?

Qi Yuan's expression was serious, and he didn't seem to be joking. After his grandmother's special training, he was no longer the same as before. Even if he was still no match for Yu Wei, he would at least make him suffer a bit.

"You must be underestimating me, right? No need to explain, I know. Just a defeated opponent, that's what you're thinking."

"?"

Yu Wei swore he didn't think that way. Everyone else relied on their real skills, so why should he, who had cheated, look down on others?

"This time you'll be amazed."

Qi Yuan frowned, seemingly wanting to add something, but after a long pause, he couldn't utter a word...

"You're not trying to say, 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential,' are you?"

"this is not bad."

Qi Yuan wasn't so dramatic as to repeat himself; as long as the meaning was conveyed, that was enough. They thought that defeating me was the end, but I would return and rewrite it.

"Also, stay away from Qi Luo'an, that kind of person..."

"It's rotten and oozing pus!"

Qi Yuan spoke slowly and deliberately, his words laced with venom. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was mentioning the name of a mortal enemy.

Yu Wei was too embarrassed to tell him that they had actually watched TV together last night.

Except for Qi Yuan, all members of the Qi family were present.

Anyone who didn't know better would think they were a family of four.

　Day 5 of daily check-in.

　　
　　
　
(End of this chapter)