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

Chapter 212 More profitable strategies

With the atmosphere already set, Yu Wei naturally had no reason to refuse.

Putting aside the direct benefits, performing on such a large stage once more is highly beneficial in itself, as it not only allows one to showcase oneself but also elevates one's status.

If you manage to take over the situation, it will be a great achievement for your superiors and a wonderful story for your subordinates.

Yu Wei is just a lazy bum, not someone who doesn't know what's good for him. There's no need to miss this opportunity. The better he performs, the thicker his health bar will be in the future.

Xu Xinian is a perfect example. His downfall was entirely his own fault, but the organizers immediately distanced themselves from him after the incident. Besides the so-called issue of saving face, there was another reason: he was not irreplaceable.

In other words, he was not eligible for protection.

As far as concerts are concerned, he is just a harmless 6 out of 10 singer, good for nothing but consistency, and there would be some trouble if he were replaced, but not much.

If it were a truly important person, to be honest, even if the scandal broke, the trending topics would be suppressed instantly.

For celebrities, fame is just reputation, while importance is what truly matters.

Yu Wei didn't think he would fall from grace, but in the current environment, even if you acted uprightly, you couldn't withstand others' slander, and even if you sat upright, you couldn't escape all kinds of scheming. It's always right to arm yourself in advance.

Who would complain about having too much health?
Not to mention the double performance fee and direct entry to the Spring Festival Gala, what else is there to say? I'll just sing!

Seeing that Yu Wei had agreed, Wang Qi and the music supervisor visibly breathed a sigh of relief, but their relief didn't last long, and they quickly returned to a state of high alert.

Agreeing to save the day is only the first step; the next crucial question is: what will he sing?
Xu Xinian's original song definitely can't be sung anymore. At this point, it's necessary to cut ties completely and minimize his presence.

Changing the song would involve rehearsal time. It's just past eight in the morning, less than 11 hours before the performance starts, and the band might not be able to manage.

With the performance just around the corner, we also need to practice other programs; we can't just keep revolving around this one song, can we?

The best solution right now is to find an existing song that meets the requirements and have Yu Wei cover it. This way, the band will be familiar with the melody and it will be easy for them to learn.

"I'm not used to singing other people's songs."

Actually, Yu Wei can sing other songs now, but the effect of singing them with her true ability is definitely average. They won't sound bad, but they're not good enough for a national stage like this for now.

To salvage the situation, you'll definitely need to deliver a flawless performance.

"Oh, that's how it is."

Wang Qi was not surprised by Yu Wei's reply. There are musicians in the entertainment industry who only sing their own songs. Since Yu Wei became famous, it seems that he has never sung anyone else's songs.

Although they couldn't follow the optimal plan, they had nothing to say. They were just looking for someone to save the day, so they couldn't very well ask for help and then criticize them, could they?
Furthermore, practicing other people's songs takes time, so it's better for Yu Wei to sing songs he's familiar with.

Fortunately, they had this in mind, knowing that Yu Wei might not accept the reassignment, so they prepared a backup plan in advance.

"Then you pick one of your own songs to sing, and we'll adjust your performance order."

Yu Wei's works currently do not have a theme of reunion, so if she were to choose one to sing, it would definitely be placed in one of the other categories.

Although this change will affect the overall program arrangement, it is indeed the most suitable approach. Yu Wei is certainly very familiar with his own songs, and the band has basically heard all of his songs.

It may not look aesthetically pleasing, but it's the quickest to implement, acceptable to the organizers, and considered the safest solution...

It's a pity that Yu Wei didn't have any songs with a reunion theme before, otherwise it would be perfect to sing them again now.

Yu Wei fell silent. This was indeed the safest option. The program could be made up, and he could perform perfectly, but the rehearsed program flow would be disrupted.

However, besides that, the show's entertainment value will also be somewhat diminished, since many people have already heard the other songs.

If he sings two songs in the same performance, the audience is already prone to aesthetic fatigue. If he sings a song he has already sung before, the audience will inevitably feel bored.

The songs "Blue Lotus" and "Hill," which haven't been sung yet, don't quite fit the overall atmosphere of the concert.

If singing other people's reunion songs is high-risk and low-reward, then singing your own non-reunion songs is medium-risk and medium-reward.

The question is, is there a more profitable strategy?
If you're just singing old songs, then you're merely fulfilling a rescue mission. If you want to go further and exceed expectations, there's only one way.

It's simple, I'll just become a Supreme Being...

What do you guys think about singing a new song?

Upon hearing this, Wang Qi frowned slightly. How could he dare to perform a new song in just over ten hours?

“I know you have a lot of songs in the pipeline, but concerts are very important. If you don’t prepare enough new songs, it’s better to use old songs.”

Wang Qi didn't seem to think much of the suggestion, and his opinion was quite reasonable.

A new song that doesn't fit the overall tone of the concert, even if it's novel to the audience, doesn't have a strong connection to the event itself.

This concert also carries a certain mission; it's not just a pure musical exchange. There's no best, only the most suitable.

"It's actually a song about family reunion..."

Since we're using a new song, it definitely needs to fit the theme in terms of format. We don't even need to mess up the program; we can just change it.

Wang Qi's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and she then exchanged a meaningful glance with the music director.

They knew this kid had something in reserve, something perfectly suited for the concert. If they hadn't looked for him today, would he still be hiding it?
It wasn't shock or surprise, but rather a tacit understanding.

In fact, Yu Wei's suggestion was within their expectations.

The organizers held a special meeting to discuss the matter; they wouldn't come to discuss cooperation without any prior knowledge. Life isn't a novel, and the officials aren't idiots.

They knew exactly what they were doing.

Yu Wei has acquired so many new songs before, and even brought out "The Person Who Requests Songs" during the concert rehearsal. They don't believe he doesn't have any in stock.

Their real optimal solution was to gamble that one of Yu Wei's existing songs would perfectly match the tone of the gala.

Just as they approached Yu Wei for, what they wanted was not stability, but to turn the rotten into the miraculous.

If you want to find someone who sings old songs and classics, they have many choices. Yu Wei can sing old songs that others can't.
They chose Yu Wei initially because of his new song about reunion. They'd already lost face, and only a complete overhaul could resolve the situation. But they didn't know if Yu Wei had any similar songs in his repertoire, which led to their earlier exchange.

If there isn't a suitable song, then choosing a safe approach is not a bad idea; if there is, then it means they made the right bet.

Disrupting the program schedule can be a big or small matter, but it's best to avoid it if possible. Yu Wei's new song is definitely of guaranteed quality.

Yu Wei immediately noticed their expressions of delight rather than surprise. Sigh, they're all old foxes.

He had a feeling that the organizers had chosen him because they valued his irreplaceable nature, his optimal and most stable solution, and that he wasn't the only one they could do it for.

They probably came with the new song in mind from the very beginning, but they didn't know if they had it, so they proposed a minimum guarantee plan first.

In the end, it was he who broke the ice, which was actually a result that both sides wanted, albeit with some resistance.

Yu Wei wanted to complete the task well, and his superiors also needed him to complete the task well, so they hit it off and reached a consensus.

"Then let's rehearse without delay."

Although time is tight, given Yu Weihe's professional level and that of the national team, there is still time for them to train together.

"The song is almost finished."

Wang Qi had anticipated Yu Wei's words, but he hadn't expected this one: what did he mean by "not finished writing yet"?

Just that one sentence sent chills down his spine. He thought he had it all under control, but before he could finish writing those three words, it was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head, chilling him to the bone.

"How much is left?"

The music director's voice trembled slightly. If there were no new songs at all, they would certainly accept adopting a safer approach.

But knowing that I can't sing this song is too torturous; it feels like ants are crawling all over my body.

There's no going back...

"About two hours."

It goes without saying what Yu Wei planned to do with those two hours: write the song into the novel and exchange it for the reward.

He even made up an excuse for himself, saying that he wrote the song because he heard inside information that the theme was reunion, but the song was not finished when he submitted it for the program, so it was not used. Now it is missing a few details.

It just goes to show that novelists have a talent for making up stories; that reason makes sense.

Wang Qi and the music director breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Two hours was still acceptable; they could simply skip their lunch break and work overtime to make up for it.

"Teacher Yu, we can't delay any longer, let's go write the song."

What was once a sure thing now faces new risks. The timing of creative work is unpredictable; this is a high-stakes gamble.

However, the organizers also understood the principle of "don't use someone you doubt, and don't doubt someone you use." Since they chose to pass the ball to Yu Wei, they believed he could do it.

If he still hasn't finished writing by then, it's not too late to switch to a safer approach.

Yu Wei didn't dare to delay. As soon as he left the house, he hurriedly sent a message to Qi Luoan: "Write a song for me, quickly."

Yes, he didn't intend to include this song in his book.

The reason is simple: he doesn't want to gamble.

The last time the song was changed, the popularity value was just enough. The protagonist's popularity value hasn't increased much in recent times. What if he's unlucky this time and happens to get the popularity value?
With ten hours of practice time and rehearsal time, there's no time to grind for data. At this critical juncture, there's no need for him to gamble.

In contrast, Qi Luoan's book only required a fraction of the exchange data; after posting a chapter, it could be accumulated in just a few minutes, making it incredibly efficient.

In urgent situations, speed is of the essence.

Moreover, everyone already knows his tricks, so if he writes a new song in the novel at this point, readers will immediately be able to guess the concert part.

Few people doubted Qi Luo'an's book; this move was completely unexpected.

Of course, there's one more thing I have to admit: she types faster than me...

"Now?"

Qi Luoan had just gotten up and hadn't washed up yet. She had nothing else to do and was just waiting to watch the live stream tonight. She really didn't expect to receive a task at the last minute.

Upon hearing that it was about Yu Wei, she didn't even bother to wash up. She wiped her eyes and sat down at the computer to start typing on the dormant keyboard.

She didn't ask why, only what song and style it was. Asking questions at this time is pointless; the solution should come first.

After quickly explaining the specific details of the song, Yu Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Listening to the rapid typing on the keyboard on the other end of the phone, a sense of reassurance welled up within him.

It seems like having an assistant is not bad...

Although the song was entrusted to Qi Luoan, Yu Wei was not idle either. He had to rehearse during his lunch break and there was a concert in the evening. He didn't have time to write today, so this was a good opportunity.

The news that Yu Weizheng was writing a new song on short notice spread to every corner of the concert hall in an instant.

The matter was of great importance, so they dared not disturb him, and they had no idea what kind of work Yu Wei would produce in this critical situation.

His creative ability is beyond doubt. He must be immersed in music now, making the final touches on the birth of art.

While everyone was rehearsing and speculating about Yu Wei's progress, the person in question leisurely strolled to the audience seats, holding his phone in both hands and typing away happily.

Yu Wei found a comfortable corner to sit down. He had developed a habit of writing every day in the audience these past two days, and he just couldn't get anything out of the writing room.

This is just right.

"Why are you looking at me? Keep practicing."

　The big boss should be close to 10,000 subscriptions. I wonder if my humble contribution can help him on his path to godhood.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)