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

Chapter 157 I'm Saving You
As Yu Weiss's slender fingers danced across the piano keys, the live stream chat seemed to be paused.

The previously rapidly scrolling comments such as "Looking forward to it," "Watching," and "Go for it!" suddenly decreased, replaced by a silent resignation.

Many people previously said that Yu Wei's original composition on an entertainment music variety show was a bit too much, but now it seems he's toned it down. This kid even composes his own piano pieces...

The creation of piano pieces demands a high level of musical theory knowledge and compositional skills from the composer, making it difficult for popular music to match in terms of compositional difficulty.

If writing a pop song is considered ruthless, then what about writing an entire piano piece? Is that considered a brutal attack?

Looking at it this way, Yu Wei has been holding back quite a bit in China. Each time he writes a fresh pop song, he competes with the other guests on equal footing, and in the end, he wins by a small margin.

Those who don't know him might think he's constantly improving, but in reality, he's controlling his score, rising higher against strong opponents; his true ability is unknown...

This time, once they were on someone else's territory, they stopped pretending and went all out to kill.

He only touches his own people lightly, but he strikes hard against foreigners. Seriously, I'm devastated.

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Yu Wei had already won by this point, but his performance continued.

In fact, the climax of "Castle in the Sky" is yet to come.

As the melody reached its climax, Yu Wei slightly increased the intensity, gradually creating a dreamlike and grand atmosphere, but he maintained elegance and control throughout.

It was as if he was looking down at the earth from high above, feeling relieved and at ease.

The contrasting dynamics of the melody create a rich sense of layering, successfully propelling the piece to another emotional peak.

The melody, which had been tinged with sadness, gradually rose in intensity, blending dreaminess and lightness, like a glimmer of light in the darkness.

In the eyes of many musicians, this is what makes Yu Wei's music so precious.

Even in sections with descending melodies or strong minor key characteristics, this piece does not overemphasize sadness, but rather maintains a restrained sorrow.

This reflects the composer's philosophy: even if dreams are not real and fantasies are unattainable, this piece still leads to warmth and relief.

It is evident that Yu Wei is a kind, peaceful, and romantic person at heart; a restless, pragmatic, and utilitarian person could not have composed such a beautiful piece of music...

To the soothing melody, everyone seemed to see themselves traversing a thorny jungle, finally catching sight of the distant Sky City.

Of course, they didn't know that the so-called Sky City was just an unattainable dream, and also a self-acceptance after experiencing countless trials.

As the music ended, the lingering notes of the piano faded away like smoke, leaving the audience speechless for a long time. The atmosphere was silent, but the emotions in their hearts remained unsettled.

In the end, it was Hamilton, as the "opponent," who took the lead in applauding, pulling everyone back from their adventure in the clouds.

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted like a volcanic eruption, continuing unabated for a long time.

Yu Wei, dressed in a traditional Chinese suit, nodded again. Under the spotlight, he appeared slightly thin, but his gaze was calm and serene.

He nodded in acknowledgment, but in everyone's eyes, he was no longer a student in a music lesson, but a true master...

In the world of piano, there is no such thing as seniority. If you can conquer everyone with your piano performance, and add a high-quality original piece, Yu Wei can at least be called a master today.

Yu Wei's nonchalant attitude was, of course, an act; his hands were in excruciating pain and he just wanted to get off the stage and stretch them.

My fingertips and knuckles were burning with a stinging pain, and my fingers even trembled slightly uncontrollably.

While having cheat codes might grant one mastery of skills, physical abilities don't lie; he ultimately lacked genuine, rigorous training.

Even for a true pianist, that kind of explosive performance is exhausting, let alone for him.

It hurts, but we must be serious on the international stage. We cannot show weakness in this situation, and at the very least, we should not let our country be tarnished because of us.

Even after Yu Wei stepped off the stage, the applause continued. The applause that had been for Yu Wei was now being given to "The Tuner".

There is an eternal truth: what the strong say is always right. After realizing that Yu Wei was indeed capable, their goodwill towards this short film also increased.

This is why celebrities need a signature work; a good work can truly make people view them favorably.

Both the piano piece and the short film were created by Yu Wei. Given the quality of the piano piece, there must be a reason why the short film won an award...

Amidst the gazes directed at Yu Wei from all directions, Qi Luo'an discerned many things, some puzzling, some doubtful, and many others wholeheartedly convinced.

Even in the most artistically vibrant place, Yu Wei still managed to win them over with his art, even if only once.

"Give me your hand."

Yu Wei could hide it from others, but not from her; her hands were shaking so badly.

Those who question him have mixed feelings, those who believe in him are overjoyed, those who follow him feel proud, and those who hate him run away. Probably very few people will care about him after he steps down...

Luckily, I know how.

There was no surprise in Qi Luo'an's eyes, only complete understanding and a hint of barely perceptible heartache.

She carefully lifted Yu Wei's slightly trembling right hand as if it were a precious jewel; it had been the key contributor to the performance just now.

"Isn't this bad?"

Yu Wei hadn't expected her to be so direct in public, especially since he had just stepped down from the stage and everyone's attention was still on him.

"You don't understand, I'm saving you."

Qi Luoan smiled mischievously and gestured with her eyes. Yu Wei followed her gaze and quickly noticed Hamilton, who was casting an admiring glance from not far away.

The thought of the deep, soulful gaze he shared with Costa after their duet sent chills down Yu Wei's spine; that look was terrifying...

Qi Luoan's fingertips were slightly cool, and he gently covered Yu Wei's tense hand, easing his taut nerve endings.

Then, she began to use the pressure of her fingertips to patiently massage the spasming muscles on his palm in slow, circular motions. "I'm really trying to save you."

The words had a double meaning; Qi Luoan was both massaging him and subtly indicating Yu Wei's normal sexual orientation through intimate interaction. Male ketosis, please do not disturb.

Feeling his right hand gradually relax under the gentle pressure, Yu Wei couldn't say he wasn't moved. Was this guy concerned about his health while also covering for him and avoiding strange trouble?

Qi Luoan's movements were slow and focused, with just the right amount of force, which both penetrated deep into the muscles to relieve the tension without aggravating his pain.

"I've only ever given massages to Grandma before, because her hands get stiff from age. I never thought you'd get to enjoy it today..."

She lowered her head and murmured softly, as if complaining, but her hands remained gentle as she began to stroke each of his fingers one by one.

Gently stretch and knead from the base of the fingers to the fingertips to help them gradually regain their elasticity from the intense exercise that had almost caused them to spasm.

In this state, it's hard to think about anything else. Yu Wei stretched out his hand and sat obediently. He didn't feel any ambiguity; instead, he felt a genuine sense of happiness.

Time flowed slowly in silence, and Yu Wei's initial sharp pain dissipated most of its intensity under her patient and continuous comforting.

Before Qi Luoan could even ask, Yu Wei skillfully switched hands and offered his left hand.

"Xiao Zuo said it wants to too..."

Qi Luoan squinted at him without saying anything, but simply held Yu Wei's hand and began to repeat the previous actions.

It seems there's no need to say many things anymore.

The noise on the stage gradually faded away, and the cultural performance also came to an end while Yu Wei was immersed in tranquility. This year's Louvre International Film Festival has now come to a close.

But for Yu Wei, tonight's farce had only just begun. Almost the instant the show ended, he was surrounded by the media's long lenses and microphones.

The artistry of this piano piece, "Castle in the Sky," is undeniable. Once this piece becomes widely known, Yu Wei will surely leave a significant mark on the piano world.

He may be a novice in the field of piano, but this stepping stone has still caused quite a stir.

This kind of music, which doesn't rely on flashy techniques but rather on creating atmosphere, is likely to become popular and even a household name worldwide.

Therefore, at the premiere of "Castle in the Sky," it was necessary for them to conduct a detailed interview, especially since Yu Wei was returning to China the next day.

"Your performance just now was truly breathtaking. What inspired you to compose this piece?"

Why are there "amazing" guys everywhere...?

These questions are definitely not difficult for Yu Wei. Not to mention that he has perfectly mastered the song, even if he didn't and was just making things up, they have no way to verify it.

He briefly talked about his sources of inspiration and creative process, but Yu Wei did not say that he had only recently started writing it, but rather traced the idea back to a long time ago.

At times like this, you absolutely have to portray the piece as the culmination of ten years of hard work, otherwise other piano students would probably be cursing you out.

"I knew Yu Wei was hiding his true abilities. How many more surprises does he have up his sleeve that we don't know about?"

"So, what we're hearing now was all created by Yu Wei beforehand? Doesn't that mean he's already researching his future opponents?"

"Who knows how much he's been hiding for four years?"

"What happened? This music was too gentle and soothing, and I fell asleep. I just woke up."

Even at the very last moment of the "Lu Wen Award Journey" live stream, the viewers in the live stream room were still joking around, preparing to give Yu Wei more encouragement after he returned to China.

I used to think this kid was growing, but now I realize he's actually hiding his true abilities. The requirements for a newcomer who's just starting out and a seasoned veteran who's been hiding his talent are definitely different.

He can forget about getting away with this anymore; we have to keep a close eye on him.

"Finally, I'd like to ask one more question. You have so many identities, and now you've added pianist to your list. Which one do you like the most?"

"author."

There's no doubt that for the author, being a celebrity is just for fun; writing novels is his daily routine, and the "golden finger" (a special ability or advantage) just happens to suit his hobby.

The group of people behind them, including Lü Zhou, looked at each other in bewilderment. Although they found it hard to understand, they were not surprised by the answer.

Everyone in China knows that Yu Wei truly loves writing novels... and it seems that people abroad are finding out about it now too.

"An unexpected answer. May I ask what works you have written that we might have the honor of seeing?"

The female reporter never expected that Yu Wei's favorite thing was writing novels. She had never read Chinese novels and didn't know what kind of novels they were.

"This book, which I'm currently updating daily, will have a chance."

That's good; I still have a chance to advertise my book.

The reporters were stunned when they heard this. He was actually updating his novel daily, and had been doing so for several months without interruption.

This kind of thing is very common in the domestic online literature industry. For foreigners, the concept of daily novel updates is obviously quite unbelievable.

This section mainly features traditional literature that takes time and meticulous work. There are also online serialized works, but updates are rather sporadic; daily updates seem a bit excessive...

Some of them understood the environment surrounding Chinese online novels, but they never expected that Yu Wei in front of them would be one of them.

So this pianist who made a stunning debut, the screenwriter with a captivating script, and the famous singer whose acting skills impressed many judges, actually spends several hours every day updating his novel?
How is this done?
Seeing the reporters' exaggerated expressions, Qi Luoan and the others suddenly felt a sense of balance. Yes, they had been like that before.

The reporters exchanged bewildered glances. Although they still didn't understand, they clearly grasped one thing...

I have to read Yu Wei's novel myself to understand.

(End of this chapter)