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

Chapter 181 You're just lusting after his body.

For the price of a ticket to hear one song, the audience got to hear two songs. In a sense, the audience made a huge profit.

They were wondering why the two versions sounded so different, only to find out they were actually two completely different songs...

Aside from the melody and some misheard homophones, these two songs have virtually no other similarities. The themes of the songs are different, making them a rare type of work with the same melody but different lyrics.

The genre of music with the same melody but different lyrics is not new. In the early years, there were many songs that were translated and adapted between Mandarin and Cantonese, and it was also common to introduce foreign language songs and rewrite the lyrics.

But the brilliance of these two songs lies in the fact that he handled them all by himself. This not only requires him to have a very deep understanding of the music, but also to have two completely different themes.

Two themes, two images, two lyrical structures...

Writing the first song was actually no different from regular original compositions, which is what Yu Wei was best at before.

But the second song is derived from the first, which is like dancing in shackles.

If someone else is handling the work, creating a derivative work is actually simpler than creating an original one, since some elements are already available, and you only need to use your creativity on the remaining parts.

But if the same person were to write it, resulting in two completely different sets of lyrics for the same song, the creative process would undoubtedly lead to imprisonment.

Not only is getting the question right, but a second solution is also required?

Artistic creation is not like solving a test. Human inspiration is limited, and once you have the first song, it is easy to become path-dependent in the creation process of the second song, resulting in similar or even identical songs.

It's like playing a game a second time around, but you still subconsciously follow the same patterns as the first time...

Many works with the same melody but different lyrics are like this; they have different viewpoints but similar themes, forming two songs from two different perspectives on the same issue.

But Yu Wei is different.

The songs "Later" and "To the Future" give the impression that he played the second playthrough like a completely different game, with the same materials but a completely different game type.

On a creative level, it is undoubtedly more difficult to completely overturn and reconstruct the latter.

This requires not only ample inspiration, but also a complete rejection of the past. Only through a thorough break can two completely different works be born.

Even someone like Meng Han, who prides himself on having creative abilities that are no less than others, has to admit that he cannot achieve this level.

When differentiation reaches this level, it's practically the same as being two different people. How can a person so easily sever ties with their past self?
Forgetting yesterday when the sun rises is easier said than done...

Yu Wei certainly couldn't do that either, since "Later" and "To the Future" were written by two different people, so how could the differences not be significant?

In the future, I should try to avoid taking on works with such obvious differences, otherwise those in the know might think he has a split personality.

Little did they know that Meng Han had been thinking this way for some time...

In his eyes, these two songs today were actually the beginning of Yu Wei's reconciliation with himself. After fully recognizing himself, Yu Wei will only become more terrifying in the future.

Meng Han didn't even have time to feel sentimental. He was the second one to go on stage. Yu Wei's situation was too difficult to handle, and he felt that he couldn't keep up.

I finally got to see Yu Wei start, thinking it would be easier to play with my cards face up, but who knew he would throw out two cards at once.

How do you play two cards?
When Meng Han went on stage, he suddenly realized that Yu Wei was still tailoring his approach to the contestants, specifically the amateur contestants.

Who says you can't use a reference for the opening? If you bring out two songs, there's always someone to use as a reference...

That guy is incredibly cunning. He inserts his own program when there aren't any others, never suffering any loss.

As the atmosphere on stage fell silent, Qi Yuan, sitting in the back row of the audience, slightly bent over and slid off his seat.

He'd already seen what he wanted to see, so there was no need to watch the rest of the show; he wasn't interested in the other performers.

He didn't look back at the dazzling stage, nor did he pay attention to the brief, puzzled glances from the other audience members beside him. Instead, he silently walked towards the exit.

He'd rather go back to writing a new book; Qi Luo'an's sarcasm had hit a nerve, and he vowed he wouldn't be a man if he didn't sign a contract...

Qi Yuan, who was sitting in the back, saw everything clearly. When Yu Wei was singing, the little sister's eyes were glued to him. Her intentions were obvious to everyone.

Is that what you call liking someone? You're just lusting after his body. You're despicable!

We really need to stop her. Please don't interfere with Yu Wei's career, okay?

Just as his hand touched the cold doorknob, another wave of enthusiastic applause and the host's loud shouts erupted on the stage.

The roar of Meng Han's entrance became the best cover for his departure, and also seemed like the background music for his farewell. Qi Yuan did not hesitate at all and pushed open the door to leave.

Yu Weigang returned to the guest area and saw the security door open and close slightly. What happened? Did he sing so badly that he drove people away?
That's unlikely. He had perfect control and wouldn't have underperformed. Maybe something urgent came up.

While Yu Wei was still in a daze, Meng Han's performance had already begun. He was a kindergarten teacher this time, so he wouldn't sing rock for the children. Therefore, he specially found a folk song with a very soothing style.

It is said that he originally planned to sing a children's song, but many kindergarten children cried while listening to it, so he changed it to this song.

To be honest, Teacher Meng's voice is really quite terrifying when she sings nursery rhymes. I wonder how much trauma those children will be left with...

"I thought he was going to sing a new song."

Su Xinnan, standing next to her, smiled helplessly, "It's good that you didn't sing a new song, otherwise I would have been dumbfounded by your two songs."

Teacher Meng has a new song?

If he remembers correctly, Meng Han last released a new song in the third episode of the show. For a singer-songwriter like him, it's time to release a new song to maintain his momentum.

Judging from what Sister Nan said, the new song has been written, but it hasn't been released yet. Yu Wei is quite looking forward to it. Meng Han was also a prodigy who could release two songs every three days when he was young. How could a singer who can become famous for songwriting be easy to deal with?

Although the creative speed has slowed down now, the quality and completion level are on a completely different level; it has evolved to its full potential.

"I guess rock music isn't really suitable for this theme."

Yu Wei thought Meng Han's new song was still rock music, but Su Xinnan shook her head when she heard this.

"Teacher Meng has recently become obsessed with folk music, not only listening to it a lot but also trying to write it herself."

Folk songs...

Yu Wei couldn't help but recall Meng Lei's first round competition video, where he almost got tangled in a string while singing rock music, clearly not cut out for it.

His voice is quite suitable for folk songs. Could it be that Teacher Meng is helping his son create a new song that is suitable for the competition?
His previous works were mostly rock, so his sudden attempt at a new style makes it hard not to suspect that he is paving the way for Meng Lei.

This is understandable, after all, resources are also part of Yu Wei's personal ability in the second round of the competition.

Meng Han's performance was quite excellent, but she still seemed a bit out of control. How could she possibly handle two songs so easily...?

If he couldn't do it, then Su Xinnan and Zhou Mumu, two non-professional singers, certainly couldn't either; after the two songs were finished, they were completely forgotten.

In previous episodes, their performances at least had some presence, but this time the audience was clearly not very interested.

There's nothing that can be done about it. Yu Weiyi has already satisfied everyone with two songs in a row, so unless the songs he performs later are exceptionally good, it will be difficult for him to regain his former glory.

If all else fails, let's have Yu Wei headline the next episode. After that, everyone will leave, and no one will have time to make comparisons.

The opening was too devastating, leaving them breathless for the entire episode.

Actually, they were just unlucky this time. Yu Wei just happened to pick a good song to start with. If they hadn't chosen a good song, there was a real possibility that they would have messed up.

What's more, it's two songs at once, it couldn't be more solid. No matter who came today, they wouldn't be able to handle this situation.

After the recording ended, Yu Wei didn't leave first this time, but instead asked Zhou Mumu about the previous suggestion.

He came up with an idea to have Fei Hong perform without showing up, but I don't know how their discussion went...

He said it was no problem.

Given the opportunity to prove himself, Fei Hong naturally spared no effort; he desperately wanted to be recognized by Zhou Mumu's fans.

In the entertainment industry, it is not easy to have a relationship that is recognized by both parties' fans, and this is precisely the goal of the two.

"Okay, I'll send the song to you after I finish writing it, and you can practice it first."

There's a huge range of choices for male-female duets. If they're a real couple, there's no need to shy away from it; they can basically choose any kind of love song.

"Thank you."

Zhou Mumu trusted Yu Wei quite a bit. He was not only a witness to her relationship with Fei Hong, but also the MVP who brought this relationship together.

Even if everyone else is pessimistic about them, she believes that Yu Wei will definitely wish them happiness.

"No need to thank me, it's not like I'm not paying you."

All the songs with reward categories in Yu Wei's program are part of normal collaborative relationships; the rewards are simply a means to an end, not a free gift.

He's not stupid. After all these years of freeloading, how could someone else be freeloading him?
Aside from the fake competitions in his novels, he has never written songs for anyone else on other occasions. He has been asked to write songs by others, but he has refused them all.

You want to get the song without even entering the Soul Refining Banner?
Yu Wei rarely had the chance to gossip, so she chatted with Zhou Mumu for a while. She thought that what she wrote in her novel was ambiguous enough, but in reality, it was nothing compared to her daily life with Fei Hong.

So-called romantic feelings are nothing compared to those of real couples, after all, life doesn't have a strict veil...

It was noon when the show ended. Qi Luoan stood outside the studio, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the brim of his hat.

My older brother found out I was writing a book. What am I going to do? Will he tell Mom and Dad?
What to do if your pseudonym is exposed while writing a book? This is something you have to discuss with someone experienced. Judging by the time, Yu Wei should be coming out soon.

Footsteps came from the side. Qi Luoan looked up, about to wave and greet them, but suddenly froze.

Yu Wei did indeed appear, but he was accompanied by two girls, one on his left and one on his right. The girl on his left was a familiar junior, and the girl on his right was Zhou Mumu.

Qi Luoan gritted his teeth. Female fans were one thing, but a female celebrity was another... How could there be such a terrible combination?

How about adding another female reader?
She didn't think much of it. She had never dealt with Zhou Mumu, but she had heard gossip about her before. She was already taken.

As for the junior student, she's just being cute. She can learn from her. In the field of writing, Yu Wei is her senior!

"I'm leaving now. Call me if you need anything."

Zhou Mumu immediately noticed Qi Luoan's resentful gaze. As someone who had been through it all, she understood that expression all too well.

She naturally knew this person as well. Although she wasn't a female celebrity, she had worked with Yu Wei many times and was known as Yu Wei's only leading lady.

Actually, everyone knows that these two have a very close relationship...

Before leaving, Zhou Mumu glanced at Yu Wei with a half-smile, her thoughts drifting back to that rainy night.

She learned to cherish the people in front of her from Yu Weige; the strategist taught her well.

Why won't the strategist listen to me?
(End of this chapter)