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

Chapter 196 The Real Masked Singer

Good news, the recording of the show has ended;

The bad news is that the real ordeal has only just begun.

It wasn't until the third day, when they started practicing singing, that Yu Wei realized Tian Jun had come with a mission; he couldn't sing at all...

I underestimated the extent of this school's publicity stunts. When they were enrolling students, they weren't considering music lovers, but rather advanced workers.

Several outstanding teachers were specially selected to appear on the program, just like an awards ceremony.

What's the point of singing and music for schools?
What they need is to showcase the campus and the school's style, and to reflect the school's spirit through various channels. That's called appearing on a program, that's called being a representative!
When schools choose a representative, they'll definitely choose someone who's good at teaching. What's the point of choosing someone who's good at singing?

Tian Jun couldn't do anything about it; he was just a worker, and whether or not he went to work wasn't up to him. Besides, obeying did indeed benefit him...

If he doesn't seize this opportunity, plenty of others will.

It's not fair to say that the school disrespected the program. The concept of "Music Blind Box" is "to hear every voice." Does not being able to sing mean you're not human?
All we can say is that they maximized their "face-saving" KPIs within the limits of the rules; this is what we call squeezing in every opportunity.

Moreover, they didn't go too far. After all, the "music teacher" that Chi Leying drew was actually a good singer, so they took it seriously.

This aligns with the selection strategy of many schools: they need to include those who truly deserve their place, but they also have to include those with connections...

Tian Jun isn't exactly a nepotism case, but he's definitely not a good fit for music variety shows. He's tone-deaf, has an unpleasant voice, and even lacks rhythm; he'd be at the bottom of the class among ordinary people.

Partnering with him is definitely hellish.

Yu Wei is good at playing support, but it depends on the player. If the player is not very good, he can still carry the team. If the player is not good at the game, he can still give it a try. But if the player is a complete novice, there is really no way to help him.

Tian Jun couldn't read music, so he could only learn from Yu Wei line by line, but after practicing for a long time, he still couldn't get a single word in tune.

The sheet music could no longer contain him...

This level of writing is far superior to any reader found in the book review section.

"Teacher Yu, I'm so sorry."

"It's out of the way."

Yu Weizhen didn't blame Tian Jun at all. After all, he had no choice. If he could, who would want to be a brick in someone else's hand?
It's okay if you don't sing well. This show isn't a competition, and Yu Weisheng isn't particularly competitive, so just treat it as an entertainment competition.

On the bright side, although his singing practice wasn't very effective, his novel's stats weren't great either.

The data requirement for exchanging "Tomorrow Will Be Better" this time is still the protagonist's popularity value, and 15 popularity points are just enough.

Character popularity is definitely the data that Yu Wei needs most at this stage. With more readers, subscriptions and interactions will increase, and there will be no shortage of monthly tickets.

The only thing that's really slow is the popularity rating; nobody really pays to check it, so progress is quite slow.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. There are many ways to cheat this thing if you're really willing to. If all else fails, he can start a new book and change the songs from scratch. Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Can a living person be killed by holding in their pee?

"Since things have come to this, let's get to writing."

Yesterday's battle between natives was actually well-received. Ever since Yu Wei incorporated AI into the competition, readers now find the original characters quite appealing.

After all, according to the competition process, each of these indigenous characters has the opportunity to appear in the future and be seen and heard by everyone.

This kind of experience is different from other novels. The characters can come out of the book and sing, and even kill real celebrities, making the sense of immersion unparalleled.

Although the song by "All Stars" has not yet been revealed, readers have already spontaneously regarded him as a top-tier fighter and a strong favorite to win the competition.

It's like having a group called "Main Characters"—you know they're not easy to deal with just from the name.

In front of a constellation of stars, all stars are equal. It's no surprise that he won the championship. If he had lost, netizens would have accused him of cheating.

How could a god of this concept possibly lose, unless there's a plot twist...?

Cyber ​​cricket fighting will never go out of style. Although netizens are discussing it enthusiastically, Yu Wei can't keep writing about indigenous people forever. It's time to arrange a new competition.

Why is Zhou Mumu's guest performer wearing a mask?

The stage lights shone softly, and the audience was naturally familiar with Zhou Mumu, but who was the person wearing the bronze mask next to her?

The appearance of the mysterious guest performer immediately caused a stir among the judging panel and audience members, with many whispering and guessing who he was.

Why are the guest performers hiding their identities?

Before they could think it over, the tranquil piano prelude of "The Answer" flowed out slowly, and Zhou Mumu, as a contestant, took the lead, her sweet voice quickly dispelling the audience's concerns.

Never mind, let's listen to the song first.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of the mysterious male singer came in steadily. His tone was warm and inclusive, and he immediately attracted everyone's attention.

With effortless control, she is clearly a singer of considerable skill. The audience listened intently, trying to catch any familiar vibrato.

Who is this?

Finally, we arrived at Yu Wei's favorite segment, "The Masked Singer," a must-have for entertainment novels. A mask completely conceals one's movements and prevents detection; this is the ultimate treasure of the Heavenly Dao.

As we all know, "The Masked Singer" is an acting variety show.

The audience might not be able to guess, but it's unlikely that they wouldn't guess. In reality, it's pure nonsense; everyone's not blind. But in a novel, there's no problem.

Yu Wei wasn't actually organizing a competition; he was writing a novel. Doesn't that make perfect sense?
Although Blue Star doesn't have a show like "The Masked Singer," it does have similar programs, which doesn't prevent readers from understanding this storyline.

The program formats are just a few repetitive sets, so it's perfectly normal for similar ones to appear.

Within minutes of the new chapter being released, the comment section became a chaotic mess. Not only were netizens confused, but Zhou Mumu's fans, who came to calm things down, were also bewildered.

What kind of development is this, Yu Wei?

The storyline of giving Zhou Mumu a song was just a few days ago. Everyone had been waiting for the song to be released, but who would have thought that a guest singer would suddenly appear.

It's one thing to be a guest performer, but to not reveal your identity afterwards and just let them guess?
If there weren't specific reasons, Yu Wei wouldn't have gone to such lengths. It seems Zhou Mumu really did invite a guest performer, and doesn't plan to show up...

"Hurry up and release the song, how are we supposed to guess if you don't?"

"So this is a duet, I'm really looking forward to it. I'm just a listener, I don't care who it is." "Haha, actually it's me. I'm not performing anymore, it's me and Mumu singing together. I didn't expect Yu Wei to find out."

"I guess it's Yu Wei himself. The organizers were too embarrassed to participate, so he wore a mask and didn't show his face."

There's too little information available about the novel's plot, and words can be deceiving; we'll have to listen to the song to find out who the mysterious masked man really is.

Life isn't a novel. As long as he appears in a video, even if he's wearing a mask or his face is blurred, people can still dig out details. Netizens are capable of anything when they're bored.

How did they know Fei Hong wasn't even on camera...?

Yu Wei was wary of this tactic from netizens, so he only heard their voices but never saw them. This was a fake competition, and he didn't need any celebrities on stage, so he could film the videos however he wanted.

The fact that no one shows up is what makes a true masked singer.

Although we don't know who the guest performer is, they seem to be quite talented in the novel's plot.

With Zhou Mumu as a guest performer, the song will only be stronger, and with Yu Wei's work, it's a complete game-changer.

Even before its release, "The Answer" has already whetted the appetites of netizens. For the past few weeks, they have been listening to either AI or discarded manuscripts, and then being tortured by "giegie". Everyone is eagerly waiting for it.

They need music, real music.

The new song became a hit before its release, and Zhou Mumu's fans were definitely the happiest, but Qi Luoan and Shen Yutong were the first to be alarmed.

What?! Is "Peach Blossom Promise" in danger yet again?

With Yu Wei's new song, Zhou Mumu's performance, and a mysterious guest singer, this competition is bound to be a sure win.

This is the third time. Another obstacle has appeared on their way to get the song. If they hadn't been fooled the previous two times, they would have actually believed it.

Yu Wei must have been absolutely certain that Zhou Mumu wouldn't choose "Peach Blossom Promise," right? They were all too familiar with this tactic—deliberately building suspense...

"I do not know."

Yu Weizhen was unaware that Tong Yulu's situation stemmed from the disbandment issue, but Zhou Mumu didn't have any special circumstances.

Objectively speaking, Zhou Mumu would most likely choose this option if given the chance, as she is an actress herself and her voice is a perfect match for the theme song of the TV series.

Singing theme songs can attract fans, and those fans are all fans of the drama, who are on the same page as her, thus expanding her base.

The fact that a bad movie produced a hit song might affect a singer's reputation, but it's okay for her since she doesn't make a living by singing.

With the greatest benefit and the least impact, she is definitely the most suitable candidate to collaborate with on "Peach Blossom Promise" compared to other contestants.

"really do not know?"

Shen Yutong panicked a little because Yu Wei didn't seem to be lying; he genuinely didn't know if Zhou Mumu would choose this song.

She could also guess the pros and cons; there was a high probability that Zhou Mumu would choose this song...

Oh no, this is really dangerous!

Qi Luoan, however, thought of another aspect.

She had heard that Zhou Mumu's company was very strict with her, and even if she didn't want to choose, her company would definitely not let go of this excellent opportunity.

With this configuration, winning against AI is inevitable. With company intervention, Zhou Mumu's choice of "Peach Blossom Promise" is basically a done deal.

Shen Yutong's heart sank. Was this what they meant by "if it's not meant to be, you can't force it"?

After so many ups and downs, she was tired. Although she liked the song, things had already come to this point, so what was the use of thinking about it anymore?

"Tell Zhou Mumu to treat it well..."

Qi Luoan didn't know how to comfort her. Was she truly heartbroken and had she already entered the "the greatest love is letting go" phase?
"Don't worry, 'Peach Blossom Promise' won't be selected."

Yu Wei's reply surprised the two who were feeling somewhat dejected. Didn't he say that Zhou Mumu would most likely choose this song? Why did he say that it wouldn't be chosen?

So, it's like the left and right hemispheres fighting each other, right?
"If Mumu is eligible to choose, she will most likely choose, but I didn't say she had a chance."

As for whether he would choose, Yu Wei really didn't know. He wasn't a mind reader. If given the chance, Zhou Mumu probably wouldn't let it go.

The problem is that Yu Wei doesn't intend to let her choose.

You can only choose if you beat the AI. Who said Zhou Mumu's opponent in this round was AI?

"Top Idol" isn't just about native characters; Zhou Mumu's storyline with Yu Wei was originally intended to be a real-life PK.

Her opponent was Huang Chuyang, who was forced to advance at the time, the same guy who had voluntarily defected and become her mole...

His wish was to be eliminated in a glorious way. Losing to AI would be too shameful, but losing to a strong opponent would be more dignified. This match was glorious enough.

Losing to Zhou Mumu and Fei Hong, and having your own new song, is really nothing to be ashamed of.

"You little brat, you're messing with us, aren't you?"

"You didn't ask..."

What made them have the illusion that winning would allow them to choose the song?

Yu Wei had another reason for making this arrangement: he had already given Zhou Mumu a song called "The Answer," which was enough as a representative work.

If she wins against the AI ​​with the song she gave, and then chooses another song, it would be too biased, and the other contestants would feel resentful even if they didn't say anything.

She gets one song and then wants another; she takes advantage of everything.

So, you're the customized winner?

Letting her advance with her own song without any reward is acceptable to everyone; in a sense, it's like receiving the reward in advance.

Others win competitions and get songs, but she wins competitions and gets songs—she gets nothing else.

"I organize competitions for only three things: fairness, fairness, and fucking fairness."

(End of this chapter)