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Chapter 195 The Strongest Singer Without a Doubt

Yu Wei's second day as a teacher was also his last day as a teacher. In a sense, this Chinese language class was his last class.

Logically, he should have done something to bring this experience to a perfect close, or said something to plant a seed in the children's hearts...

But when he stood on the podium, he felt he had nothing to say.

Yu Wei used to fantasize about being a teacher, imagining himself using his self-righteous experience to leave his students with words that would enlighten them for a lifetime.

In reality, it's all nonsense. When they try to teach young people how to do things based on their own understanding, they're no different from the elders in our memories.

Each generation has its own way of living; let them be.

Yu Wei didn't say anything, but simply pushed forward the course progress according to the lesson prepared by Tian Jun. However, before the bell rang, he read out the names one by one and distributed the composition books, just like yesterday.

He didn't ask to leave a lasting mark on their lives; he just wanted someone to remember that he had been there years later.

After receiving the composition books, the students of Class 3, Grade 5 were surprised to find that Yu Wei had not only left annotations and comments, but also carefully left his signature in the lower right corner.

Of course, Yu Wei wasn't narcissistic; he was just thinking that when his children grow up and want to brag online, at least they'll have some proof...

If all else fails, when a teacher scolds them for "being taught Chinese by the same teacher who taught PE," they can argue that Yu Wei taught them Chinese.

He'll take the blame!
Although their course has ended, filming for the show continues, and Yu Wei and Chi Leying are still working on their tasks in the office.

Well, let's just do our best until the very end.

Since receiving the adapted version of "The Youth", Chi Leying has become even more radiant. Even when she is deep in thought, she can't help but smile.

This word is so red it's practically glowing!
The new version has a grand scope, but it lacks an opportunity, which she happens to have. The concert a few days later gives her that opportunity to showcase her talents.

There's no need to analyze this from a utilitarian perspective; it's simply an honor for her.

I have everything I need...

Yu Wei's special help in revising the document at this critical juncture was clearly intentional, and this act of kindness deserves to be called a great favor.

Perhaps because she was too self-serving, Chi Leying's first reaction was to ask what Yu Wei wanted. She firmly believed that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

After all, adapting lyrics always takes effort, especially new lyrics that are clearly the result of careful research. Giving them away so easily inevitably raises suspicion.

From a purely financial perspective, she was essentially dispensable to Yu Wei. She wasn't particularly special on a personal level; she was somewhat attractive, but probably wouldn't catch his eye.

So what does he want?

If it were just a film collaboration, the original version of "The Youth" would be enough. She would be willing to help even without any adaptation. But to make a special adaptation makes her feel like she owes her too much...

Unless he came up with the new lyrics on the spot without putting in any effort and just acted on impulse, which is obviously impossible, and adapting them would take some time.

Chi Leying, who is very calculating, is most afraid of owing favors, especially those she can't figure out. She feels uneasy if she owes too many favors.

While she was brainstorming at her desk, Yu Wei had already started typing for a while, standing guard until the very end, typing while standing.

After announcing the results of the match between Tong Yulu and the AI ​​native, Yu Wei started writing the storyline for a new song, a classic native versus native match. The song hasn't been released yet, just to leave people wanting more.

There are so many songs suitable for elementary school students. Besides classic children's songs, there are also some catchy tunes for elementary school students, but the latter are obviously just jokes and shouldn't be taken seriously.

Although these songs are widely sung among primary school students, they are actually not suitable for children and represent a somewhat stereotypical view.

Giving "The Lone Warrior" and "The Counterattack" to children is too incongruous. Neither the core message nor the form matches. The songs are good, but they are not suitable.

As a teacher, Yu Weishi cannot make arbitrary choices when selecting songs; she still needs to select some truly meaningful and good works.

Besides the old songs in textbooks and popular online songs, there is another type of song that can represent elementary school students, and that is the ringtone.

As the intro begins, memories unfold.

Yu Wei still remembers the school bell, the eye exercises and radio calisthenics, and the song "Tomorrow Will Be Better" played on the way home from school.

"Gently awaken the sleeping soul..."

This song is still the school bell in many schools, used for dismissal, lunch break, choir singing, and even graduation ceremonies.

As the day's studies come to an end, the melody of this song gently begins to play. We don't know if tomorrow will be better, but we've endured today's hardships.

Even if this song didn't exist in the world, it would still be a hopeful, simple, and warm work with a positive message, suitable for being performed on a grand occasion.

Yu Wei remembered seeing that foreigners also had their childhood memories evoked when they first heard this song. Whether this was true or not, it depended on the person.

However, "Tomorrow Will Be Better" is definitely a good work, and good works have the ability to transcend cultures.

This song is a classic with many versions. Yu Wei is familiar with four versions. The original version had some depressing lyrics and was scrapped.

The official version features a chorus of big names, making it a true masterpiece and a landmark work that cannot be ignored in the Chinese music scene.

Both the female and children's versions have been used as ringtones, but Yu Wei still prefers the children's version.

The children's voices imbued the lyrics with a sense of innocence, and the wish for a better tomorrow became a pure and beautiful prayer.

Yu Wei didn't dawdle. After coming up with the plot, he immediately started typing. Writing slowly would be disrespectful to the song.

The stage lights slowly focused, and a tall, slender figure appeared in the hazy glow.

Before the music even started, he had already closed his eyes and gently brought the microphone to his lips.

When the first a cappella note began, the sound was like a clear mountain spring, quietly flowing into the hearts of every listener.

Gently knock on the sleeping soul
Slowly open your eyes.

Without the accompaniment, his voice sounded even purer and more moving, each word carrying a warm quality that echoed in the quiet performance venue.

As the performance ended, applause surged and lingered for a long time. The stars bowed in gratitude, their faces beaming with gentle smiles. Yu Wei, of course, knew that "stars" referred to a music project involving three or more artists; songs bearing that title were generally either masterpieces or great works.

However, the indigenous character in his novel is named Stars...

After all, the original work boasted a star-studded cast, so in a sense it can be considered a faithful recreation of the classic, and incidentally it might garner some comments.

Five minutes after he updated the chapter, he opened the chapter comments and found that some readers had indeed provided explanations in the comments section of the corresponding paragraphs.

"How did one figure become a constellation of stars?"

"666, so the stars are one person."

“If this were any other entertainment writer, I would block them, since it’s a matter of common sense. But this is Yu Wei, and I think this kid did it on purpose.”

Unfortunately, Yu Wei deceived readers too many times, and it eventually turned into a "boy who cried wolf" story, and his idea was instantly exposed.

Readers are probably wondering about this too. Who is this "Qunxing" (群星)? So all this time, this person is called "Qunxing"?

"I say that Qunxing is the strongest singer in the Chinese music scene. Who agrees and who disagrees?"

"That's true, the sheer number of works is ridiculous."

Netizens are really good at creating funny content. Many masterpieces on the market are sung by a group of stars. If this is not the strongest, then who is?
"I, Chen Ping, refuse to accept this."

"Fun fact: Chen Ping could also be one of the stars."

Not to mention Elder Chen, even Yu Wei himself can become part of the constellation; this is a true conceptual god.

Yu Wei just wrote it casually, but he didn't expect netizens to actually start doing abstract things.

"This singer called 'Stars' is amazing, just as talented as the author called 'Anonymous'."

"There are only two true gods, and their works are countless."

The string doesn't look right.

The amazing thing is that some naive netizens actually believed it and started talking about how they had listened to many songs by various artists, and how each time the voice was different, which was quite impressive.

It would be strange if they were the same...

So, if that's the case, Old Wang next door is amazing too, owning so many properties, his assets are terrifying, and even his neighbors are able to find partners.

"You really know how to have fun."

Seeing that the netizens were chatting happily, Chi Leying decided to take a look at the new chapter as well. She wasn't interested in the memes, but rather in the song itself.

The song title "Tomorrow Will Be Better" is quite remarkable; it has a grand scope yet is easy to understand, exuding a strong aura.

Combined with Yu Wei's strength in the "positive energy" field, Chi Leying already had certain expectations for this song.

However, she doesn't quite understand these two lines of lyrics. Why does gently knocking on a sleeping soul give the feeling of disturbing one's peaceful dreams?
"time to go."

Yu Wei glanced at the time. Although it wasn't time for school to end yet, he decided to leave a little earlier today.

It wasn't that he was late or left early; it was just that, given the way the school leaders were, I had a feeling they would arrange a farewell ceremony before he left.

It's not just the entertainment industry that likes to ride the wave of popularity; people from all walks of life do it. They rarely come here, and with filming for the show about to end, they'll definitely try to squeeze out as much attention as possible.

Besides riding the wave of popularity, it also serves to curry favor and showcase the school's hospitality. This school is too good at formalism, so we have to be wary.

Yu Wei glanced at the accompanying photographer. The production team definitely wanted to film this farewell segment, and they probably knew it too.

Upon hearing this, the staff member scratched his head awkwardly, "I just wanted to let the children of Class 3 say goodbye properly and bid you farewell."

Was that a farewell, or just a way to exploit nostalgia for a show?

Then they'd say something sentimental and valuable, making the kids cry their eyes out. Yu Wei, who also went to school, has vivid memories of these "gratitude education activities."

The farewell might not be that outrageous, but it's still a form of coercion for the children. The form outweighs the substance; it's unnecessary and meaningless.

His farewell ended the moment he said "Goodbye, teacher" after class...

Yu Wei was powerless to change everything, and at least he didn't want to become an accomplice to formalism.

You can't blame the production team, after all, this kind of segment does create a lot of entertainment value and can increase the show's overall appeal.

After saying goodbye to the production crew, he quickly packed his things and prepared to leave. Chi Leying quietly followed him without saying anything.

To be honest, she wanted to stay because the forced elevation of a segment in a variety show can easily go viral.

The moment a child shows a little reluctance to part, a short clip can go viral, and even casual viewers are easily won over. A celebrity so popular with kids must be great; I'm following them…

Staying would have been advantageous for her, but Chi Leying still chose to go with Yu Wei, as gaining Yu Wei's approval was more beneficial in comparison.

She was still selfish, and the show was only popular for a short time, but becoming Yu Wei's ally changed things.

She had calculated everything perfectly, but as she stepped out of the school gate, Chi Leying still felt a strange sense of relief.

Perhaps this was a choice she made from the bottom of her heart...

There was no forced, uplifting ending; only the song and smiles remained.

"What are you thinking about now?"

Chi Leying was very curious about what Yu Wei was thinking at this moment, after all, this was the most serious Yu Wei had ever been since she met him.

"Um, probably... May this journey eventually reach the stars."

Forget it, let's pretend she didn't say anything. Why are you still using this meme? Do you also want to become the strongest singer?
(End of this chapter)