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

Chapter 187 An Old Song
"what is that?"

"Just to tease you."

I can't even breathe properly.

As an online novelist, Yu Wei is not only familiar with internet memes, but also knows about 80% of the memes on the market and understands their general evolution.

After all, online novel authors still make a living from the internet; they can't survive if they don't understand internet memes.

A meme that stands alone can still be used, but a meme that is constantly evolving and combining obviously cannot be directly copied.

From the Emperor of the East Sea to the bizarre and hilarious, from cats to abstract origins, before we could even offer a celebratory salute for the birth of Hakigo, Round Hachi Town is next up...

The rise of this meme was entirely due to chance; netizens spontaneously joined in and propelled its development, making it unlikely to be replicated out of thin air.

Tong Yulu needs something that's easy to become popular but doesn't require much understanding; ideally, it should be something catchy and addictive.

"If you can't come up with a solution, just make a whole song. I don't mind."

"You're starting to complain now?"

Ge Yuwei doesn't plan to give it to her for the time being.

Tong Yulu is currently disbanding, and if she were to have a signature song now, it would only make her vulnerable to being taken advantage of by the company and cause disputes. It would be better to wait until the third round.

We'll have to resort to underhanded tactics this time...

"You're such a green tea b*tch, let me think of a tea snack idea for you."

"Who's being called a green tea b*tch? Who are you calling a green tea b*tch!"

Tong Yulu was furious when she heard this. All she did was be a little scheming, pretend to be innocent, have a strong sense of purpose, and be good at reading people's expressions. How could that be called a green tea?
"tell me the story."

Fine, green tea it is. If I can advance, so what if I'm green tea? As long as I can get to the next round, it's all the same path I came from.

Tong Yulu wasn't stupid. She knew there were only two ways to win: either follow the company's arrangements and be completely tied down, or listen to Yu Wei.

The former may seem reliable, but she has endless potential problems. The entertainment industry is full of pretty faces like her, who fade into obscurity once their prime is over.

Although Yu Wei doesn't follow the rules and may sound unreliable, he is indeed useful and does not harm their personal interests.

An abstract fire is always better than becoming a plaything of capital. These days, everything is fake; having the power of discourse in your own hands is what truly matters.

Yu Wei is good at judging people. When he first met Tong Yulu and Chi Leying, he felt that they were very insightful. In the entertainment industry, there is nothing wrong with being selfish and self-interested. Only such people can protect themselves.

His idea wasn't too outrageous. The joke that made Tong Yulu "feel sorry for Geigei" came from the video itself. As long as you learn the essence, it will still be popular today.

This joke isn't too bad, after all, they had a long-term relationship that lasted for several years before finally getting married, which is a way of showing concern for the older brother through their actions.

Tong Yulu was shocked after hearing it. The lines were ridiculous enough, but she was also required to speak in a high-pitched voice. Could this really become popular? It felt like it would become a black mark on her history.
"That's exactly the effect we wanted."

This famous line became popular precisely because of its affected and pretentious style; if it were said in a serious manner, its effect would be greatly diminished.

Forget about dark history, this is how she got here once she became famous. With the brainwashing power of this iconic scene, it's not impossible for her to become the queen of abstract art.

The road has been paved; now it's just a matter of whether Tong Yulu is willing to accept it.

"Will eating this really make me famous?"

Although she had made preparations, Yu Wei's move was still a bit too underhanded; she didn't want her rivals to use it as a screenshot to mock her...

"Think of it this way: at first they took screenshots and mocked you, but once your video goes viral, those who dislike you will avoid you like the plague."

It seems to make some sense. The thought that her rival's fans could see her memes and videos from time to time made Tong Yulu feel relieved.

This isn't about making herself look ugly; it's just spreading memes. People who like her won't leave, casual observers find it amusing, and those who dislike her are helpless. It's a worthwhile endeavor.

You have to admit Yu Wei is a genius. Even the thought of herself making faces and speaking in a high-pitched voice is abstract to her, but it's hard for others to forget.

"Done!"

Tong Yulu instantly understood. This kind of abstract meme doesn't have a strong ability to be translated into practical applications and isn't very valuable to the company, but its popularity and public appeal are real, which is perfect for her current situation.

However, a competition is a competition after all, and one joke is definitely not enough. She plans to put this part of the performance at the beginning, and then sing a song about her brother, which would fit the theme.

"He's self-taught; he can even compose songs."

Yu Wei increasingly doubted that his decision was right. Maybe Tong Yulu really had a talent for abstract art. Don't make your sister Lu laugh.

He specifically mentioned a few key details from the original video for reference, and Tong Yulu listened with secret amazement. The imagery was so vivid, it was as if she had actually seen the video with her own eyes...

Is this the visual presentation ability of a top-tier author?
"It's a pity you don't have a suitable song, otherwise I would just cover your work."

After listening to the explanation, Tong Yulu felt enlightened and was determined not to disgrace her mentor's name. She decided to record a video first.

Yu Wei was glad she didn't have a suitable song. With her ability to ruin songs, plus such an abstract opening, how could the song still be listenable?

Hopefully, the reader will be alright by then.

While giving Tong Yulu advice, Yu Wei had already arrived at the company. The song "The Answer" wasn't difficult, and it was recorded quite quickly, but it took some effort to distinguish between the male and female parts.

Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu are not professional singers, so it would be better to clearly label these things.

After recording the demo and composing the sheet music, it was already afternoon. He sent a copy to Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu, wanting to hear their opinions.

Zhou Mumu quickly called back, and it turned out Fei Hong was right next to her, so the two of them decided to watch it together...

If he had known the two of them were together, he wouldn't have sent two copies. So he was going to call and show off their love in broad daylight?

If they keep showing off their love, Yu Wei might report them to their fans; it's like a spy movie.

"I love it!" Zhou Mumu looked at the lyrics word by word, her eyes growing brighter and brighter. The lyrics were so accurate, so vivid and realistic.

"From the day I fell in love for the first time, it was sweet at first, and then it was followed by storms"—isn't that exactly what describes their relationship?
They thought love could overcome all difficulties when they first got together, but then a series of storms came one after another, leaving them completely unprepared.

In fact, not only their fans and management company, but also their families disagreed with them being together... Child stars naturally don't come from ordinary families.

While bystanders were simply enjoying the gossip, their comments still revealed their skepticism, suggesting that only one in ten celebrity relationships actually last.

A relationship that no one is optimistic about is destined to be difficult, but Yu Wei's song perfectly captures the hardships they faced and provides the only "answer".

There's also this saying: "People are like having a bad cold, sneezing, needing to rest when they have a fever, experiencing alternating hot and cold, feeling joy and hesitation, yet never tiring of it all."

This feeling, both painful and addictive, perfectly captures the anxiety and uncertainty of being in love...

The more they listened to the song, the more real it seemed. Yu Weizhen had never been in a relationship, so how could she write about the process of love so vividly?

Zhou Mumu couldn't help but smile knowingly; perhaps she knew a little about the answer.

In any case, Yu Wei's song seemed tailor-made for them; it was not only a suitable duet for men and women, but the lyrics were also very fitting.

"Mysterious promises, vows, even lies—you have to figure them out for yourself." How can you understand something like this without experiencing it for yourself?
Most importantly, this song is subtle enough not to create that sweet feeling of a duet, allowing fans to gradually accept it. Directly showing affection would probably get them torn to shreds.

"nice! You love it."

Their singing practice speed isn't fast, and in addition, Fei Hong's voice needs to be "masked" to some extent, so the official competition is estimated to be about a week away.

It seems we'll need to schedule two more matches in between to bridge the gap.

Tong Yulu's funny videos should be released relatively quickly. In addition, he also needs to find a contestant to battle against AI.

After the competition entered the second round, not only did the pace of his novel's plot slow down, but several contestants were also less enthusiastic than in the first round, and the videos were being posted more and more slowly.

Ultimately, it all comes down to their desire to win too much. Ever since the song reward was introduced, every contestant has wanted to try their luck.

They only had one chance, and they all wanted to give it their all and sing their best. With the added audio editing, the videos got slower and slower.

Readers complain that he updates slowly, but you can't really blame him for being lazy; the main problem is that he's not actively working on the novel's material.

Just as Yu Wei was thinking about what to write tomorrow, Chi Leying, whom he hadn't contacted in a long time, sent him a message, clearly having something to say to him.

Surely she doesn't have the same goal as Tong Yulu?

However, Yu Wei couldn't help. This quiet and gentle style isn't suitable for abstract art; Chi Leying is too serious.

"I've finished recording my song, can you give me some feedback?"

Chi Leying had something to ask him, but she wasn't asking him to help her fly. She already had her own plans and just wanted some advice.

She's definitely a doer, which is a big improvement over Tong Yulu.

"Send it to me."

Her skills are also much stronger than Tong Yulu's. Even without resorting to underhanded methods, it's not impossible for her to beat the AI, provided she chooses the right song.

Chi Leying did not hesitate and quickly sent a video file that was quite large, which had obviously been carefully edited.

Yu Wei had even heard this song before, "Little River Flowing," a 47-year-old song. This choice was somewhat unexpected for him.

The song choice was ingenious, but it's quite challenging, and it's not easy to sing it well...

"The moon comes out and shines brightly."

Chi Leying's pitch is impeccable, her breath control is excellent, and every transition is meticulously designed, yet it always feels like something is missing.

Like a mountain spring being poured into an exquisite glass bottle, it may be crystal clear, but it loses its vibrant flow.

Just as Yu Wei felt that he could still improve, a long chanting sounded from the side, as gentle as if it had been soaked in a mountain spring.

Is this a guest performer?
I almost forgot, Chi Leying has a high EQ. With her connections, it's not surprising that she could invite a guest performer to help her.

No wonder she didn't try anything underhanded; she was confident. The second round of the competition did give her, a social butterfly, a certain advantage.

Yu Wei also knows the guest performer, Ms. Zhong Qing, who was his landlord when he recorded "HELLO Roommate". She is a highly respected senior in the entertainment industry.

Both were guests on the show, but Chi Leying was able to persuade this person to come out of retirement, while Tong Yulu would definitely not be able to get him to come. This is the difference in their interpersonal skills.

Daily insults to the deer (3/1).

No wonder Chi Leying chose such an old song; it seems she wanted to give veteran artists a chance to shine.

When the song reached its climax, and the two sang "Brother, brother, brother" at the same time, Zhong Qing spontaneously added a section of ancient Yi language chanting, while Chi Leying accompanied it with modern choral techniques.

This duet was quite exquisite. After listening to it, Yu Wei felt confident that AI was no match for them. Just this collaboration alone made AI no match for them.

Teacher Zhong Qing's voice, carrying the scent of the mountains and earth, seems to have traveled through time and space. Let alone AI, even Yu Wei would probably have to go all out to handle it.

It seems the first player to defeat AI is about to emerge...

It can only be said that the veteran artist lives up to her reputation. The national team, which has been tempered by the years, still went too far. Chi Leying was able to invite her, so they deserved to win.

Thinking about it carefully, Professor Zhong Qing seems to be the first person to say that he has the "appearance of an old friend," which shows his unique insight.

However, she probably never imagined that she would later have the opportunity to defeat the person she mentioned...

I wonder what she thinks about this.

(End of this chapter)