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

Chapter 135 Ordinary Chess Game (Third Update)

Busy, everyone's busy.

Being busy is good...

Since returning to the company, Zhang Lingye has been incredibly bored. He wanted to invite Yu Wei and Qi Yuan out for a couple of meals, but they were both too busy to even think about it.

Both of them were busy practicing singing to prepare for the upcoming performance, but Yu Wei was also updating his novel every day while practicing singing, which was really impressive.

He had even heard that Yu Wei was writing two books at the same time, but that was obviously impossible; Yu Wei didn't have the time.

Fortunately, Zhang Lingye's boredom didn't last long, because he managed to get tickets to the offline performance of the sixth episode of "Music Blind Box" through someone.

Although it cost him three thousand dollars, he felt it was worth it because he knew the performance would be spectacular.

With the release of Mr. Chen Ping's posthumous work and Yu Wei's full-throttle performance, this episode will undoubtedly become an indelible monument in the Chinese music scene.

Therefore, he had to watch this groundbreaking performance live and appreciate this battle of the century from every angle.

However, Zhang Lingye didn't want to attract too much attention, since he didn't want to affect his two good brothers' performance. He could just watch secretly from the audience.

He was wearing a black hood and a mask, making him stand out in the crowd. No one knew he was a celebrity; they just thought of him as a conspicuous figure.

To put it simply, when he was queuing to have his ticket checked, everyone had to leave him a body length. It felt like he was the kind of person who would suddenly strike a pose in the rain without an umbrella while walking and talking to himself...

Zhang Lingye didn't care at all, after all, he was really famous now, and it would be easy for him to be recognized if he showed his face.

Thanks to Yu Wei, he's no longer a corpse in the Chinese server, but a corpse in the international server.

Because "Andhadhun" was nominated for the Loo Wen Awards, the short film once again sparked a craze, and many people who hadn't seen it before watched it.

In addition, there are many close-up shots of his face in the movie, so it's hard not to be recognized when he goes out now. I bet kids would shout "Mom, he's alive!" when they see him.

Zhang Lingye thought he was the only one who was different, but as his gaze swept across the queue, he immediately noticed two equally furtive girls at the end of the line.

One was poised and elegant, the other wore a denim jacket with a horse-face skirt; the two seemed to be from completely different dimensions, yet they appeared to have a very harmonious relationship.

I've never seen anything like it before. Do people still dress like this these days?

Before Zhang Lingye could react, the bespectacled girl in line behind him suddenly let out a resentful "tsk tsk," realizing that he had unknowingly reached the front of the line.

"Excuse me."

He quickly stepped forward to have his ticket checked, soon forgetting what he had just witnessed.

The one with the strangest outfit at the end of the team was naturally Qi Luoan. Since Yu Wei and her older brother were going to have a match, she definitely had to come and take a look. As for Shen Yutong, she was dragged here by Qi Luoan.

Will there really be a battle of gods?

Shen Yutong usually keeps to herself and rarely appears in such occasions; this time, it was Qi Luo'an who tricked her into coming.

She heard there was a battle of the titans in the music world, so she had to come no matter how much she didn't want to. Seeing such divine intervention was a real treat.

Actually, it can't be called a lie. Although Yu Wei didn't say it explicitly, Qi Luoan keenly sensed that this matter was probably related to Chen Laodeng.

Coupled with Qi Yuan's so-called special training, she felt that her older brother must have come prepared, and was very likely just a bully relying on his master's power...

I bother!

Even after receiving an affirmative answer, Shen Yutong was still a little skeptical, after all, she had known Qi Luoan since she was a child and rarely spoke the truth.

Although the two entered last, their seats were quite close to the front, since they got their tickets directly from the production team without spending a penny.

There are many tickets available for these kinds of shows due to personal connections and favors. The production team will definitely arrange for public figures to attend, since getting on camera can generate buzz.

Surely celebrities don't actually have to pay for tickets to watch the show, right?

Shen Yutong goes without saying; thanks to the second wave of popularity of "The Tuner," Qi Luoan is also currently very popular. Yesterday afternoon, she was almost stopped for a photo during class, but luckily she ran away beforehand...

Fortunately, she didn't enter the industry, and didn't even have her own account, so she still didn't have much fame. When passersby saw her, they would just say, "Hey, you're that one," but they just couldn't remember her name.

This is a classic case of the show being famous but the actress not being famous, since she's not even an artist.

The recording of the show had not yet started, but the four guests had already arrived. Yu Wei was chatting with Teacher Meng Han, while Su Xinnan was playing on her phone next to her.

Only Qi Yuan lay on the chair with his eyes closed, seemingly taking deep breaths.

"Looks like your brother is really nervous."

"It's too late to be nervous now. Why didn't you do this earlier?"

Shen Yutong smiled but didn't say anything. An'an has always been like this since she was little, and she doesn't really like her older brother.

But to be honest, she had met Qi Yuan a few times and felt that he was a bit strange... He seemed natural and sunny, but in reality, he was empty inside and resisted maturity.

He wasn't truly carefree; he was a fugitive. It wasn't that he lacked ability, but rather that he was unwilling to bear the consequences. This wasn't a matter of character, but rather the work of his darker side.

After hearing her explanation, Qi Luoan exclaimed that she was a miracle doctor and that people really need to read more books.

"By the way, what have you been busy with lately? We haven't been chatting much."

When Shen Yutong was busy, Qi Luoan would harass her with messages all day long. Now that she has free time, he ignores her. Sigh, their feelings have faded.

"I didn't do anything..."

If someone as cultured as Yu Tong knew that she was writing online novels, she would definitely laugh at her. Qi Luo'an decided to keep this secret to herself.

"If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine." Shen Yutong didn't ask any further questions, but she looked at the stage with a slight surprise. "It seems that Yu Wei is quite nervous too."

Qi Yuan started chatting with Teacher Meng Han at some point, while Yu Wei lay down with his eyes closed, looking very peaceful.

"It's just an adjustment, it's normal."

Shen Yutong couldn't help but laugh. It was the same action, but An'an was being too biased. Was her own brother still not as good as her lover?
Yu Wei wasn't nervous; he was simply sleepy...

He didn't sleep well on the road a few days ago, and his sleep schedule was disrupted and he hasn't been able to get it back on track yet. He gets sleepy as soon as he sits down.

If he sleeps until the end of the show, it will be a masterpiece.

"This psychologist is pretty good. You could see him sometime to relieve some stress." Meng Han expertly pulled a business card from his pocket and handed it to Qi Yuan. He could tell that while Yu Wei was questionable, this young man from the Qi family might actually have some kind of mental illness...

Ever since he arrived at the studio, he's been saying strange things. We really need to check him out, otherwise it's kind of scary.

"Teacher Su, do you want it?"

Meng Han brought an extra one this time, just in case Su Xinnan caused trouble again; he was quite embarrassed last time when he didn't give her one.

"Why would I need this? I'm perfectly fine."

"..."

Yu Wei silently got up, feeling uneasy, as if someone was spying on him, giving him a feeling of unease.

It seems there's more than one...

"I thought you had fainted from fright."

Qi Yuan chuckled and finally managed to squeeze out a more assertive remark.

Has it reached the point of making harsh statements?

It seems that this kid is indeed fearless with the inheritance in his hands. Yu Wei didn't say much, but just revealed his creative progress to him.

"Actually, I've already thought of tomorrow's plot for the novel. I'm going to write about your match with Zhang Lingye."

Qi Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this. He had previously agreed with Yu Wei that if he lost this match today, Yu Wei would arrange for him to be included in the novel.

This seemingly casual statement actually reflects Yu Wei's immense confidence. He has already planned out the subsequent events, indicating that he is absolutely certain of winning today.

Qi Yuan remained outwardly calm, but his heart was already in turmoil. He knew the song was Chen Ping's, yet he was still so confident.

Could he really come up with an even better song in such a short time...?

Yu Weike isn't that arrogant. This is what he thinks: if he wins, of course he has to write it; that was agreed upon beforehand.

But even if he loses, he still has to write it. He beat me, so what's wrong with helping him out?
In the main plot of the novel, Zhang Lingye has no other suitable opponents, and no one is more suitable for this position than Qi Yuan.

Of course, Yu Wei still had some confidence. This time, he and Qi Yuan were both on a winning streak, using other people's songs, but his strength lay in his perfect mastery of them.

No matter how hard Qi Yuan trains, there are always limits to human singing ability, but he has already stopped being human...

Just before the recording of the show started, Yu Wei subconsciously wanted to see if the audience seats were full, and immediately spotted the woman in the front row wearing a mixed-style pair of sunglasses.

Although his face was completely covered, this style definitely belongs to Qi Luoan.

"Discovered."

Qi Luoan simply nodded in acknowledgment, without making any further movements.

See? They're both guests, but this guy didn't even notice me. That's the difference between people, so you can't blame her for being biased.

Zhang Lingye, sitting in the back row, was startled by Yu Wei's glance. Luckily, he thought his buddy had spotted him.

The recording of the show officially began. This episode featured Qi Yuan as the first to be interviewed. He had actually spent two and a half days farming and finally understood what it meant to "hoe the fields under the midday sun"...

The farmers praised him highly, saying that although he was a bit clumsy, he worked very hard and was a good kid.

When it came to Yu Wei, he didn't give him any official jargon. This trip with Yu Wei taught him a lot and gave him a firsthand experience of what a truly ordinary life is all about.

That's right, he ultimately chose "The Ordinary Road" as his performance piece. This song was more suitable, and he had a deeper understanding of it.

As if they had heard the news in advance, the production team specially arranged for Qi Yuan and Yu Wei to be the last two.

As the first guest to appear, Su Xinnan surprisingly chose a sweet, youthful song. Since getting older, she has always considered herself an older sister in the entertainment industry and is known for her mature demeanor.

It was quite unbelievable that she sang this cute and sweet song; even Shen Yutong, who knew her well, had never seen her like this before.

Of course, her attempts at being cute weren't at all cheesy, and she sang quite well, seemingly letting loose completely.

This song is quite suitable for the feeling that milk tea gives people. Although Su Xinnan is not a musician, she has put her heart into every episode since she appeared on the show.

"It's my turn. It's my turn."

Before going on stage, Meng Han was even a little eager to try, but when Yu Wei looked closely, he saw that the items placed on the stage were iron buckets and stainless steel.

This time they're really planning to do some heavy metal rock...

A mechanic wearing overalls stained with engine oil raised a wrench and slammed it directly onto a metal plate. The impromptu percussion instantly ignited the entire venue, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

Teacher Meng is still the same Teacher Meng; his most terrifying aspect is his ability to adapt and innovate...

Are you planning to sing "The Hill" or "The Ordinary Road" today?

Amidst the background noise of metal booming, Qi Yuan couldn't help but ask the question. Before going on stage, he wanted to know Yu Wei's choice.

Although the novel contains more plot details about the latter, Yu Wei's behavior is too eccentric for him to draw any conclusions for the time being.

"The Ordinary Road".

Qi Yuan was about to go on stage, so Yu Wei naturally had no need to hide it from him.

"That's good." Qi Yuan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, seemingly relieved. "My song also revolves around the theme of ordinariness."

"Great, we can have another competition on the same topic."

Last time, Qi Yuan suffered a crushing defeat in the contest about the ordinary; this time, with the same theme, he will surely do better.

Begin with ordinariness, end with ordinariness.

This is the battle he has always longed for, the battle that is destined for him!
　Day 7 of daily check-in.

　　It's a bit late today, and doing 10,000 words a day is still too tiring, but I'll try my best to keep going!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)