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

Chapter 211 Yu Wei, you form the head

"Another male celebrity whose career has collapsed."

Qi Luoan heard about this from her mother; after all, normal people wouldn't pay attention to what the person in question is doing recently.

Unexpectedly, this person was also an invited guest at the concert, the closest he's ever been to the big scandal.

She did look at the program schedule, but she really didn't notice this person...

"You wouldn't do that, would you, Xiaozhi?"

"Is that the kind of person you see?"

Yu Wei would never do such a thing; he has no worldly desires.

He'll never be a master of time management. It takes him most of the day to update his novel, and if he ever stops updating, his readers will immediately notice something's wrong.

"Of course not, you're different."

Qi Luoan asked casually, how could she not know Yu Wei's personality?
This is one reason why she dislikes the entertainment industry; there's not much genuine emotion, only mutual exploitation and binding interests. But Yu Wei is truly different.

Even in the harem-heavy genre of entertainment novels, he didn't write about scumbag male characters. Novels can still reflect the author's personality; he doesn't indulge in wishful thinking in his writing, let alone his behavior...

Of course, from a creative point of view, there's nothing wrong with harems, but Qi Luoan doesn't want to start a war.

"If your story collapses, it'll probably be time for a flurry of new chapters."

"That's really filthy."

Yu Wei was unhappy about this. Had being a "scumbag" become his persona?
"So, what did Auntie say about changing the performers for the concert?"

Xu Xinian's downfall is a foregone conclusion, and there's no reason why the concert in the capital wouldn't be replaced, but the specifics of how the organizers will handle it remain unknown.

I wonder if Aunt Chen, as the host, has any inside information?
"She didn't say, but I remember a similar situation, I think it was in the second year of junior high school, when Xiao Chen was hosting a New Year's Eve gala, and two artists got into a fight backstage, and they both ended up in the hospital."

"So outrageous?"

Doesn't that sound more exciting than cheating?

Both situations involve unforeseen circumstances preventing the scheduled performance from proceeding as planned, and this one is essentially a buy-one-get-one-free deal...

"So, how are similar situations handled?"

"You've come to the right person. In the end, Xiao Chen spontaneously gave the audience a few minutes of blessings, talked about the past and the future, and successfully filled the gaps in the two programs. The response was also good."

Qi Luoan complained, "She's been bragging about this to me for years, and I still remember it vividly."

That's something to brag about. His ability to produce high-density output in just a few minutes, without a script, speaks volumes about his professional skills. He was able to save the day in a crisis and deserve to be praised for a lifetime.

Yu Wei had indeed heard of this situation before. The program is dead, but the people are alive. The absence of a program can be easily resolved by dragging it out for a while.

Xu Xinian's song was still in the fourth segment. The audience was basically tired of watching the second half of the show, so skipping it wouldn't be a big deal.

"It seems we'll have to trouble Auntie again this time."

There's no way around it, the capable are always given more work.

The next day, Yu Wei arrived at the concert hall an hour early. To be honest, he was really looking forward to seeing what was going on, and he didn't know if Xu Xinian would still be there...

What should I be careful about when gossiping about a celebrity in front of them for the first time?
As a result, many people shared the same idea as him, arriving earlier and earlier each time, making it the most frequent rehearsal ever.

Gossiping is human nature, and celebrities are no exception. After all, there aren't many opportunities in the entertainment industry to gossip about things in person.

"Oh, you're here so early to gather material."

Shen Yutong made a joke, and her gaze towards Yu Wei became much more amiable.

She used to think that Yu Wei was wasting his time writing flops, but compared to these people, his hobby was really lofty.

If all the celebrities in the entertainment industry wrote novels, half of their sordid affairs would be gone.

"Have you discovered all this?"

Yu Weizhen was really just here to gather material. In entertainment novels, house collapses are just debuffs used by the protagonist at the beginning. If you ask, it's just a little bit of hardship.

Actually, once you're associated with those two words, you can't wash them off. These days, if a lie is spread too often, it becomes the truth. It really damages public image. Even top stars would suffer a major blow if they came, let alone lower-tier celebrities.

In reality, let alone a complete collapse, even a suspected collapse would be used as a pretext by trolls. You can't withstand that kind of start.

If it weren't for the fact that it might offend some people, Yu Wei would have liked to do an exclusive interview with Xu Xinian, detailing the collapse of his career and including all the ups and downs as material.

"Luckily we didn't go to the dinner party the day before yesterday."

Chi Leying, who was standing nearby, also joined the discussion. There was nothing wrong with the dinner party that night, but in the entertainment industry, people tend to group together based on their similarities, and such dinner parties are easily divided into camps by netizens.

If you're really considered part of a clique, you're bound to attract criticism, and you'll never be able to clear your name no matter what.

At the time, they really didn't know that Xu Xinian had a problem. Yu Wei went to record a song, Chi Leying went to practice "Youth", and Shen Yutong took the time to practice "Rain Butterfly" with Qi Luoan.

All I can say is that the god of music will help everyone who loves music...

"Is it possible that I saved you all because you were all practicing my song?"

Shen Yutong and Chi Leying were taken aback. Was there really such a saying? But upon closer inspection, it seemed to make sense.

After waiting for a long time, the person in question did not arrive, but Xu Xinian's agent did, and it seemed that there was still some work to be finalized.

The agent, who was radiant just two days ago, now looked ashen, and his every move clearly showed his embarrassment.

The profession of agent is basically one of shared success and failure with the artist; if something goes wrong, the agent will likely be held accountable by the agency.

It's not unfair, really. Generally, when celebrities do something unsavory, their agents are definitely aware of it. It's not wrong to not be able to stop them, but it's wrong to condone it.

"I heard that after the incident, Xu Xinian tried her best to get the organizers to issue an emergency statement and continue the performance as scheduled, but the organizers refused outright."

Chi Leying was well-informed, and Yu Wei believed her. The moment this kind of thing was exposed, the truth or falsehood was no longer important; anything that touched the dignity of the imperial family would not be tolerated.

"Don't celebrities usually keep a low profile and pretend to be dead for a while after their scandals break out? Why is he still thinking about performing? Is he that career-driven?"

Shen Yutong, being an artist, doesn't really understand these intricacies.

Generally, celebrities whose scandals have ended will choose to disappear from the public eye and avoid public appearances, waiting for the storm to pass before making money again.

Moral issues are generally not censored; as long as you're thick-skinned enough, you'll be fine once the controversy dies down.

Xu Xinian did the opposite not because he was stupid, nor because he was ambitious.

"He just wants the authorities to endorse him."

This concert was not an ordinary public appearance; he had official backing. If he could still perform normally after the news of his house collapse broke, it would lead to misjudgment by netizens.

Shen Yutong instantly understood that if he successfully performed normally, his fans would definitely defend him, saying, "The official authorities are still using him, how could his career possibly collapse?"

Even if the rumors are true, he can get through it with the support of the organizers. Once he gets past the toughest hurdle, everything will be easier. He can then use the opportunity to market his singing skills and stabilize his base.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Even though Xu Xinian tried his best to fight for this glimmer of hope, he ultimately failed and suffered a complete defeat.

Once the imperial authority is violated, there is no room for maneuver; it applies to everyone.

"So what do we do with the missing programs? Do we just skip them?"

"I can't jump."

Chi Leying explained with a serious expression: "None of the 26 programs originally planned can be omitted, because this year marks the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, which has a symbolic meaning."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wei's pupils dilated sharply. He hadn't actually counted them carefully, and if this factor was involved, then he really couldn't skip over it.

It seems that Aunt Chen has escaped unscathed and no longer needs to do so much work.

If they can't jump, then we have to find someone else. What a great opportunity! Doesn't this mean our Sister Nan has a chance?
As long as the organizer gives the order, he can call Su Xinnan over with just one phone call, and now everyone is here.

Yu Wei was just thinking wildly. It was too late to find her now. There had been several rounds of rehearsals already. Not to mention whether she could handle it, there wasn't even enough time to familiarize herself with the process.

"Then it seems we can only pick someone from among those who participated in the rehearsals."

Yu Wei just said it casually, but Shen Yutong and Chi Leying both looked at him when they heard it.

Is the strongman you're talking about yourself?

"Why are you looking at me? This kind of temporary replacement role definitely needs to have enough strength."

"And you also need to be well-liked by the public, otherwise people will definitely not accept it if someone sings two songs when others sing one."

"Furthermore, you need to be familiar enough with the band and the stage, since rehearsal time is tight."

"The most important thing is to maintain consistency, otherwise..."

?

Yu Wei felt that the more this person spoke, the more he resembled himself. It all matched up.

Shen Yutong and Chi Leying exchanged a glance; anyone who didn't know better would think he was just bragging about himself.

There are many talented singers at the concert, but he is the only one who is not only talented but also popular and stable, and even familiar with the stage.

He's been watching the rehearsals from the sidelines for the past two days; many of the staff probably don't know the stage and band as well as he does.

Needless to say, his stability is impeccable; he can even rehearse without a single mistake. For such a high-risk emergency rescue situation, you definitely need to find someone who performs extremely consistently.

"Isn't this right?"

Yu Wei met their gazes. Why was he the one doing the work?
Just as he was about to think it over again, director Wang Qi and the music supervisor arrived, and their eyes never left him.

They naturally considered all these selection factors, but the organizers also took an extra step in their consideration.

The current talk of replacing the performer is actually just cleaning up the mess left by Xu Xinian. The program schedule has already been sent out, and the lost face can't be recovered.

Therefore, what they need is not just a singer with both talent, popularity, and stability, but someone who can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This person is none other than Yu Wei!
When Yu Wei was called away for tea by the production team, the others already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on. This was a case of "raising someone for a thousand days to use them for one."

To be honest, his appointment was widely expected. He's been watching from the sidelines every day, and now it's his turn to work overtime.

"Would you be interested in singing another song?"

Wang Qi didn't mince words and directly presented the organizer's ideas.

Although the situation was urgent, they only sought Yu Wei's opinion and did not force him to make a decision.

Actually, they decided to use Yu Wei in their emergency meeting last night, but it was too late to disturb them, so they put it off until now.

It's not that they're not in a hurry, but what if Yu Wei doesn't get enough rest and the performance suffers greatly?

"Actually, I have a friend who dreams of coming to the concert..."

Wang Qi immediately understood what he meant: he didn't want to work for free and preferred to get something for free, right?

"Of course, the performance fee will be double for both songs, don't worry about that."

"In addition," Wang Qi gave him a meaningful look, "the selection of programs for the Spring Festival Gala actually begins in October every year."

"Although you should be included given your current situation, it's not impossible to confirm it now."

Yu Wei straightened his back. As expected of an official event, they spoke with such confidence.

　I can never repay the kindness of the great Zhang Tui. I have read his research and it is truly amazing.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)