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Chapter 186 New Song in Hand, Laughing at the Sour Dogs
"If you don't choose, there are plenty of others who can."

"Opportunity knocks but once."

"Once this opportunity is gone, it's gone forever."

"You wouldn't want to see this song sung by someone else, would you..."

After seeing that "Peach Blossom Promise" was about to become the theme song for the drama "Three Lives, Three Worlds" Qi Luoan began a new round of pressure.

If we don't work harder, this song will become someone else's plaything. If you want to win, join the Yu Wei God Cult and sing his songs together!

Upon hearing her suggestion, Shen Yutong unsurprisingly struggled with the decision, as she genuinely didn't want "Peach Blossom Promise" to become mere publicity for a bad drama.

She's a perfectionist, and the thought of her favorite songs being forced to be associated with a money-laundering historical drama sends chills down her spine.

Don’t do that kind of thing!
Now, she's the only one who can stop all of this from happening; after all, there's no reason for other singers to refuse something like this.

She was the only one who truly liked this song...

Seeing that everyone else was starting to get ready to compete, Shen Yutong naturally couldn't remain indifferent. She wanted to win and keep the song in her possession.

Then the problem arises: if they participate in the competition now, they won't be singing.

She's a bit stubborn; she doesn't write songs for others, nor does she sing other people's songs much. Her songs are only suitable for her to sing, and the technical difficulty is based on her own standards.

This resulted in Qi Luoan, who was only a novice singer, not being suitable for singing her songs, and even being somewhat unable to handle them.

Originally, she only wanted to sing a duet with her best friend and didn't think much about it, but now she not only has to sing, but she also has to win.

My own songs aren't suitable; it seems I have no choice but to rely on external help...

According to Qi Luoan, Yu Wei should write a song for the two of them. When they win against the AI, they will be able to win and keep "Peach Blossom Promise" for themselves. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

However, she still has some resistance to singing other people's songs. How should I put it? If it weren't impossible, who would take medicine?

If she uses Yu Wei's song, doesn't that mean she's not good enough?

"I'll think about it again."

"What are you still thinking about? By the time you've made up your mind, it'll be too late."

Qi Luoan has seen too many people like this. Being reserved is pointless. Many things don't wait for you to act; you have to act when the time is right.

She understands her best friend well. When she said she was considering it, she had already made a choice, but she just couldn't get over that mental hurdle.

It's like when someone asks her if she wants to try something delicious, and she says "anything is fine." She's just saying she wants to try something but is too shy. She should just be bolder.

This is the essential difference between their personalities: Qi Luoan is impatient, while Shen Yutong is more easygoing and doesn't compete with others.

It's good to be indifferent to worldly affairs, but sometimes you have to give someone a push, otherwise many opportunities will slip away unnoticed.

"Just imagine, while you're hesitating, 'Peach Blossom Promise' is snatched away by someone else, the melody you know is completely altered, and your favorite passages are crudely annotated with incongruous footnotes..."

"Stop talking!"

This thing doesn't need to be personified like that. It sounds weird, even though she was here first.

Aside from the people at the recording studio, Shen Yutong was the first to hear this song; in terms of the song, she was definitely the first to arrive.

"So you agreed to sing Yu Wei's songs?"

Qi Luoan isn't entirely driven by a morbid sense of humor; she also sticks to her own choices.

She's a retired artist, and she's not very interested in other people's works, except for Yu Wei's.

Whether it's "The Tuner," the music video, or "Under the Flying Clouds," all the works she participated in were by Yu Wei.

She's fine with singing in a chorus, but she only wants to sing what she likes.

"Let me think about it some more." Shen Yutong seemed afraid that Qi Luoan would continue nagging, so she quickly explained, "What I mean is, let's take a look at the song first, and if we're satisfied, then..."

"That's pretty much it."

Qi Luoan immediately beamed with joy. This was exactly the effect she wanted. Even though she was still resistant now, she would definitely be completely captivated by the new song after listening to it.

They said they weren't satisfied with the performance, but Yu Wei's new songs had never disappointed them, so they still trusted her to some extent.

“An’an, I found sixteen grammatical errors in your first nine chapters.”

Once the topic turned to Qi Luoan's novels, the two instantly switched sides, and Shen Yutong regained her ground.

"I'm deaf, I can't hear."

……

To be honest, Yu Wei didn't expect the "Three Lives, Three Worlds" production team to act so quickly, bypassing him and talking directly to them, which was actually more advantageous for them.

Yu Wei is so difficult to deal with. Netizens say he has a good personality, but people in the entertainment industry think he has a strange personality.

From their perspective, it's really hard to understand Yu Wei's behavior. He doesn't care about money or fame; he just loves writing novels. It's definitely not easy to collaborate with such an eccentric person.

In comparison, bypassing him and directly negotiating business with the contestants is undoubtedly simpler and more direct.

Yu Wei wasn't worried at all. If they wanted to cooperate, so be it. He had a good relationship with all the strong players who remained in the competition, so they wouldn't cause any trouble.

Yu Wei didn't care who the first person to eat the cake would be; his priority was to write out the duet piece for Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu.

Yu Wei has already laid the groundwork for the plot, so we can just get straight to the point.

The uproar over the suspension of recording for the second round of eliminations in "Top Idol" had not yet subsided when Wei Yu wandered back to the backstage corridor alone.

As he passed by rehearsal room number 3, he unexpectedly noticed a sliver of light shining through the crack in the door, accompanied by faint singing.

He pushed open the door and saw Zhou Mumu practicing a complex high-note trill repeatedly in front of the mirror, her forehead hair already soaked with sweat. "Working so hard, I'll give you an 8."

Wei Yu didn't disturb her. Instead, he quietly walked to the piano in the corner, lifted the lid, and Zhou Mumu noticed someone was there. She stopped practicing in surprise.

Wei Yu didn't speak, but began to play quietly. The notes flowed out like a stream under the moonlight. It was a demo that he had treasured for a long time but had not yet released, titled "The Answer".

As the song ended, Wei Yu looked at her, smiled, and said, "I think this song suits you very well. If you'd like, I'd like to give it to you to sing in the next competition."

Having young couples sing love-themed songs is undoubtedly the best choice; I love doing things that will leave fans speechless.

Songs that are too sweet can easily backfire, but this one is just right. It's like love is like a clear blue sky suddenly turning into a storm...

Of course, Yu Wei's choice of this song also has a touch of mischievousness. After all, the original singer of "The Answer" is a typical "Beauty and the Beast" story, and no one should notice if he makes a joke about Fei Hong.

The new chapter caused a huge uproar as soon as it was released. Why did it include a backdoor?
Why is it that other people have to fight with AI to get songs, but for Zhou Mumu, songs just fall from the sky?

They're not even going to act anymore, so what kind of chosen one is this?
But Yu Wei had actually foreshadowed this before writing it, and more importantly, it did not undermine the fairness of the competition.

As long as the organizers don't interfere with the competition, there's nothing to say. The second round of the competition is all about resources. Having a good relationship with Yu Wei is Zhou Mumu's connection, and there's nothing that can be done about it.

Others can also find people to collaborate on new songs, they just don't have the channels.

Casual readers naturally accepted this, as it's good to hear Yu Wei's new song. They're tired of listening to AI all the time, and human voices are much more exciting.

But some people will definitely get angry, such as the fans of the other contestants.

Why doesn't Yu Wei write new songs for their brother to participate in competitions? Is it because they're not familiar with each other?
Yeah, what else...?

Yu Wei is an honest man; he would never let the good stuff go to outsiders. Writing songs for outsiders? Has he lost his mind?
There's no need to pay attention to this group, because there are great scholars who will defend him. Zhou Mumu's fans are the beneficiaries this time, and they will definitely do their best to speak up for him.

With a new song in hand, I'll laugh at the sour grapes.

"Isn't it your master's own problem that Yu Wei doesn't write songs for him? You sour dog, you're hilarious."

"Why be so jealous over normal business collaborations? It's quite common for mentors to appreciate students and help them choose songs in real life, so I don't understand what's so jealous about."

"I've decided to join the authoritative organization, Dried Fish, and I'll be a double fan from now on!"

How could Zhou Mumu's fans not be happy? This is a brand new song, a true masterpiece.

There's no need to worry about Yu Wei's song quality. As long as Mu Mu seizes the opportunity to sing well, and with a little hype from the company, she'll soon be promoted to a top-tier artist.

Will Fei Hong still have the nerve to bother Mumu then? There's no one left on the roadside, so Mumu can just kick him to the curb.

Although, according to the novel's plot, Fei Hong obtained Zhou Mumu's song from Wei Yu, Zhou Mumu's fans will naturally choose to ignore this detail.

Don't say things that are detrimental to your fans.

The fans' idea was nice, but Yu Wei was mischievous. Who would have thought that this song would become their signature piece? They won't be able to shake it off now.

"Holy crap, the main character has 90,000 popularity points."

When Yu Wei changed songs, he found that the exchange requirement had increased to 90,000 popularity points. He looked at Wei Yu's 140,000 popularity points and fell into deep thought.

Today's redemption is certainly enough, but this can't go on like this. It feels like the hype from the abstract pairing of the author and the main character is almost used up...

We need to find a way to increase the protagonist's popularity. If all else fails, we could draw a cartoon image, print it on keyboards, and sell it.

Okay, let Wei Yu go out and sell himself.

On his way to the company, Yu Wei received several messages from acquaintances, ostensibly to say hello, but actually to test the waters: When will it be my turn?

Both Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu were roommates who "lived together" on the show, but they didn't even get a small piece of the song.

Why is there such a huge difference between people?
Su Jian has already been eliminated, so there's no need to mention her. Meng Lei also has his father protecting him, so he doesn't have to worry about new songs. Only Tong Yulu and Chi Leying are green with envy.

Chi Leying was patient and didn't ask too many questions, but Tong Yulu practically robbed him outright, becoming an internet beggar.

"Yu Shenge has so many songs, what's wrong with giving me one to sing? I want to be a kept man!"

So you're so self-righteous about living off women, huh? No way. Yu Wei plans to consider them again in the third round.

Judging by the timeline, both of their girl groups are about to disband, and it will be easier for them to collaborate when there are no other entanglements.

Hearing Yu Wei's meaning, Tong Yulu was both happy and worried. The good news was that as long as she advanced to the third round, she would have a chance to get Yu Wei's song.

Bad news, what about the second round?
Although she's better than a complete slacker, she's not that much better. Does she really think she can beat AI? ... What if she gets easily captured by AI and loses both her song and her dignity?

"Master Yu, give me some advice on how to advance to the next level. I'm willing to do anything!"

Tong Yulu really wanted to advance. She had thought about using the company's resources to invite a great guest performer, but the company doesn't do charity. They would have to sign a contract of servitude themselves. Is that something a human would sign?
Their girl group disbanded immediately. The company was obviously afraid of investing too much in her and then having her leave, so they wanted to keep her firmly in their fold.

“It’s simple. Just invite Chi Leying to sing with you. It’ll be a great way to make up for past grievances and generate a lot of traffic.”

"Sorry, can't do it."

She really can't do that. Putting aside whether she can bring herself to do it, wouldn't it be embarrassing if she went to ask someone with a long face and they refused her outright?

"Is there an easier way to do something funny?"

Tong Yulu was referring to Su Jian's move in the first round of the competition, where she advanced by simply saying "giao" in an abstract way. She could do that too; who isn't a funny girl at heart?

"Then I can only teach you a long-lost technique."

Yu Weizhen knew quite a lot about unorthodox methods, but whether he could advance in the next level was unknown to him; however, he was certain of his abilities.

Do you know about the Hakimi method?

(End of this chapter)