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

Chapter 206 It's so dark, so incredibly dark.
"They're all cunning old foxes."

Yu Wei clearly felt that older, more experienced people were harder to deal with.

It's not just a matter of how much thought goes into it; these people have been in the entertainment industry for decades, and they've experienced far more hardship than he has.

This difference in experience can easily lead to a subconscious sense of superiority.

Just like the senior colleagues in the company, no matter how capable or educated you are, you are still a newbie in their eyes.

Yu Wei is currently a newcomer in the entertainment industry. While the industry recognizes his talent, they also secretly think that he "still needs to practice."

This kind of thinking has nothing to do with status or position; it's just the sense of superiority that comes with being older.

I have to admit, it's much easier to interact with people my own age...

You'll understand when you get to my age.

Yu Wei casually made a comment, then started typing on his phone. Today he had to write a proper match storyline, featuring Jiang Siheng, a music teacher who had faded from the scene, against Lu Renjia, a native character.

The first fusion extra has finally arrived at its final battle.

This teacher Jiang is incredibly talented and has top-notch singing skills. He only left the music scene because the pursuit of popularity clashes with his musical philosophy.

If it weren't for Meng Han's personal invitation and Yu Wei's lack of interest in the competition, he would probably still be teaching musical instruments.

I heard it was about attacking AI. This person went really hard, seemingly treating it as a heretic who desecrates music. He sent a top-notch performance video while carrying a guitar.

The truly top-tier musicians are far superior to AI, so his victory in this competition was practically inevitable.

It doesn't need the tricks of Chi Leying and Tong Yulu, nor does it rely on Yu Wei's songs like Zhou Mumu; it defeats them head-on with its strength.

Yu Wei was planning to write a spectacular human-machine battle when the door to the lounge rang again, interrupting his train of thought. He had no choice but to get up and open the door.

Damn interpersonal relationships...

However, this time it was a young face, Xu Xinian, a popular TV drama actor. He is really handsome and his acting skills are decent, so it's not surprising that he became popular.

"So Teacher Yu has her own rest room. That explains why I didn't see you in the common rest room."

His tone was very cheerful, without any sense of disparity arising from the difference in treatment, which made Yu Wei feel quite comfortable.

In a fictional novel, at this point, a minor villain might suddenly appear and start bothering you with phrases like "You think you're worthy?" and "I don't even have that."

There are still many discerning people in the entertainment industry.

"It was a free gift with a VIP membership."

Xu Xinian was taken aback by what he heard, but then smiled, which was a polite response to Yu Wei's joke.

"Everyone wants to get to know you, would you like to go over and take a look?"

It turned out they were there to invite him to participate in a social event. Although Yu Wei is currently popular, he has never appeared in a star-studded event before, so other artists couldn't help but be curious about him.

Xu Xinian was just a persuader; there was a large group of people waiting to befriend him.

Yu Wei hesitated for a moment and then nodded. He certainly didn't like meaningless social interactions, but if he didn't go, there would inevitably be a second or third person trying to persuade him.

Socializing in these kinds of situations is unavoidable, so it's better to take it easy once and for all and then focus on writing when you get back.

As Yu Wei went out, he glanced at the private lounge next door. Besides Gu Ningyue's nameplate on the opposite side, he also noticed Meng Han.

As for Aunt Chen, she works for the organizers and has access to a staff lounge...

The common lounge is not a sign of perfunctory service; in fact, it is much more spacious and well-equipped than the private lounge.

The private lounge is mainly for those with a certain status, and there aren't many special treatments offered.

"A lot of people."

The dozens of people in the lounge all turned to look at him instantly. Looking around, he saw nothing but handsome men and beautiful women. This was the first time Yu Wei had ever seen such a scene.

The most eye-catching person was Chi Leying, who was sitting in the middle of the sofa. Several people were sitting very close to her, and they seemed to be the center of attention.

She has a strong social sense, and with her current popularity, she is very adept at handling these kinds of situations.

Shen Yutong, who was also an acquaintance, stood quietly to the side chatting with a female artist, and they seemed to be old friends.

"A rare guest indeed."

The short-haired female artist who was closer to the passage was the first to come up to greet him. Yu Wei could clearly feel that she was the kind of person who was very lively and had no sense of boundaries, because she tried to put her arm around him as soon as she came up.

There are too many overly friendly female celebrities in the entertainment industry, and some even like to touch male stars inappropriately. Yu Wei chooses to avoid them.

"you are?"

Yu Wei took a step back, directly creating distance. He'd heard plenty of gossip in the entertainment industry; these kinds of people were either shady characters or pimps...

"This is Xiao Song, Song Shu, who acted in 'The Ballad of Longing'."

Xu Xinian took the initiative to defuse the situation. In the entertainment industry, the phrase "Who are you?" is still very damaging. If someone doesn't recognize you, it means you're not famous, and it can really hurt.

Yu Weigang was about to say that he had long admired Song Shu's reputation, but Song Shu's expression changed upon hearing this.

"The Tale of Longing!!"

The scene became somewhat awkward, and Yu Wei couldn't hold back for a moment, thinking, "So you didn't know either, buddy?"

Xu Xinian had no choice. There were so many ancient costume dramas, each with a pretentious and artsy title, and none of them had anything to do with the plot. It was normal that he couldn't remember them.

"Ignore him, Teacher Yu, let's add each other as friends."

Song Shu gritted her teeth and ignored it, then put on a smiling face and showed her phone.

Before Yu Wei could react, a gentle female voice cut in from the side; it was Chi Leying. "Didn't we bump into each other at the airport yesterday?"

Although it was meant to be a casual reminiscing session, the intention to interrupt the conversation was obvious. Yu Wei readily replied with an "um," thus bringing up the matter of adding each other as friends.

Chi Leying simply stood up and stepped forward to introduce the other people present to Yu Wei. In fact, she was meeting many of them for the first time, but she had already made acquaintances with them.

People with high emotional intelligence can get along well in any situation, and Yu Wei has witnessed this firsthand.

In contrast, Chi Leying's introduction is much clearer, with her name, representative works, and everything listed, just like reciting a menu.

However, after the thirty-odd people finished introducing themselves, Song Shu came over again to add them as friends, showing an unusual persistence in doing so.

Normally, Yu Wei would never refuse a friend request from a colleague, but Chi Leying's behavior just now was clearly a deliberate interruption. Someone as quick-witted as her wouldn't do something so unnecessary.

It seems this person is definitely not someone you should add as a friend...

Just as Yu Wei was about to make up an excuse to go back to the lounge, Shen Yutong, who had been silent for a long time, came up to him and asked if he had seen his aunt.

"I saw him, but I didn't say anything."

The encrypted call between the two left other people completely confused. One of them, an older woman, said, "I've never heard of Yu Wei having any connections."

Shen Yutong was talking so much that Song Shu couldn't get a word in edgewise, but she was very patient and waited by with her phone in hand.

However, this stalemate did not last long. Soon, Liu Ning arrived and called Yu Wei back under the pretext of work.

Seeing that he went back with his agent, Song Shu had no choice but to give up in frustration.

"You can't add her as a friend; if you do, you can just block her."

Liu Ning was very clear about these things in the industry. The entertainment industry is not just about capital and talent, but also about the underworld and the legitimate world.

Some things can't be said openly, but Song Shu is a shrewd person. She's just a small fry, but she's indispensable as a middleman.

"She likes to organize gatherings, calling them friend get-togethers, but they're really just for introducing people to each other. She's involved in a lot of business in the entertainment industry."

Yu Wei remained noncommittal upon hearing this, but he had guessed it; perhaps this woman really was a brothel madam…

There's nothing to say about this kind of thing, as long as both parties are willing to give and take, but he doesn't need it.

It’s dark. Too dark.

“Zhang Lingye has a friend of hers. She called him eight times in a row in Beijing. No matter how he refused, she kept pestering him. In the end, he had no choice but to block her.”

Liu Ning simply started gossiping, and this matter was only known within the company; it would be easy to offend people if it were told outside.

"So cruel?"

To refuse seven times and still have the audacity to ask again, that's even more shameless than Meng Huo...

I never expected Lao Zhang to have such amusing stories, and he never told me about them. Does he treat his brother like an outsider?

It seems that Yueying and Yutong are intentionally helping him avoid trouble.

He could understand Shen Yutong, but Chi Leying, being such a selfish person, was willing to offend others to get involved, which clearly showed that she truly considered him a friend.

"Forget it, I'll just stick to writing."

The entertainment industry in real life still has some dark sides, but the entertainment industry in literary novels is so much better. As long as the protagonist makes a slight move, all kinds of villains have nowhere to hide.

In fact, even the villains in fictional novels know that strength is paramount and they won't do anything shady...

After finishing the last chapter, it was time to announce the song titles and rehearse. The songs for the concert were not sung randomly, but were divided into several acts according to the theme.

The gala was divided into four main parts: nostalgia, inspiration, patriotism, and family reunion, which corresponded to several popular song selection styles.

The program schedule is arranged according to the program flow. Yu Wei's "Red Sun" is a motivational song with a distinct style, so it will be scheduled for the second stage.

The rehearsal was conducted strictly according to the official procedure. The host first walked around the stage to confirm the entrance position and lighting coordination.

Then came the formal singing segment, where the director instructed the artists on how to enter and exit the stage, as well as the performance details. The lighting technician programmed the movements, and the sound engineer adjusted the microphone sound effects.

The process is the same for everyone else, but Yu Wei's is a little different. His rehearsals are more complicated because he is singing a new song and needs to rehearse with the band in advance.

For large events like this, other artists usually choose to sing old songs, not because they can't sing new songs, but because new songs are not a safe bet.

Old songs have been tested by the market, so singing them directly will definitely produce good results, and rehearsals are quick and won't waste time.

It's hard to say whether they'll sing new songs; whether the audience will accept them is an unknown, and the band will need to start from scratch to coordinate.

Furthermore, since everyone doesn't have that many new works, these kinds of events are basically just cover song battles. Meng Han's plan to reconstruct classics shows sincerity.

If a new song is to be performed on stage, the organizers will review it beforehand, and songs that are of poor quality will be rejected outright to avoid delaying rehearsals.

This year's concert will feature two and a half new songs: Yu Wei's "Red Sun" and Shen Yutong's "Willow Catkins," while Chi Leying's "Youth" will be counted as half a song.

The tenth episode of "Music Blind Box" has only just finished filming and hasn't aired yet. In the eyes of the audience, this song doesn't have an official version yet, so it's considered half a song.

"Teacher Yu, please sing a short piece; we need to confirm the reverb effect."

The sound director communicated through the internal intercom system, and Yu Wei nodded in understanding before walking onto the stage to prepare for rehearsal.

Just as he was about to start singing, the artists and singers who had been lounging in the dressing room suddenly gathered downstairs, looking like they were ready to watch.

They usually sing old songs during rehearsals, which everyone has heard before and is too lazy to join in, but they were very curious about Yu Wei's song "Red Sun".

Yu Wei dared to sing his new song in this kind of setting, which shows he's very confident in it. They should definitely listen to it.

I've only heard about this "new generation of leading force" through the screen before, and I'll have to see for myself to know how capable they really are.

(End of this chapter)