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

Chapter 221 Kill Me to Excite Everyone

"You sang quite well."

It's hard to avoid talking about Yu Wei's novels when chatting with him. Qi Yunming isn't a seasoned reader, but he'll still skim through them over time.

When he opened it just now, he was surprised to find that today's new chapter was about Qi Yuan's match. He definitely had to pay attention to his son's affairs.

Although this competition is irregular, unrigorous, or even nonexistent, it has many benefits, and it's not a bad thing to participate in it.

After listening to the two pieces of music performed in the competition, Qi Yunming commented that his son had made great progress and his performance this time was indeed commendable.

He was too lazy to interfere with Qi Yuan's career, but it was impossible for him to be completely indifferent.

A large-scale loss of fans is very damaging to any celebrity. He was quite worried about his son's condition before, but it seems that the boy is steadily accumulating strength.

Seeing the gratified look on Qi Yunming's face, Yu Wei felt that he wanted to say, "My son Qi Yuan has the potential to be an emperor..."

"How about comparing yourself to me?"

Qi Luoan, who had been quietly watching the drama unfold, suddenly spoke up. She usually didn't have many opportunities to compare herself with her older brother, but "Under the Flying Clouds" had clearly given her that chance.

She and Yu Wei are the original singers, while Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye are cover singers. What if we compare them side-by-side?
Qi Luo'an was practically asking his older brother who he would save first if they both fell into the water at the same time. Most parents would try to smooth things over with this kind of question, but Qi Yunming wouldn't.

"The original version is more complete and the voice is more suitable, but his singing skills are better than yours."

He was serious about revealing his daughter's past. The original version sounded good because Yu Wei assisted her well. With her mediocre singing skills, she would definitely have messed up her solo performance.

Qi Luoan seemed to have expected this, and upon hearing it, she just smiled and didn't take it seriously. It's not shameful for an amateur to be inferior to a professional.

"Singing isn't just about vocal technique."

Seeing Aunt Chen start serving dishes to the table, Yu Wei instinctively wanted to get up and help, but they stopped him, saying that the guests should just stay seated.

"In terms of emotion and level of commitment, An An performed much better than Yuan Yuan in this song."

Chen Jinyi wasn't being biased at all. When she heard Yu Wei and Qi Luoan sing "Under the Flying Clouds" together, she only had one feeling: An'an really liked this song.

Singers need to put in some emotion and immerse themselves in the music when they sing, and Qi Luoan is much better than Qi Yuan in this regard.

She always felt that her daughter was more talented than her son, which was a real pity...

"Thank you, Mom."

Although he could accept the critical comments, he was still quite happy to hear the praise for Qi Luoan, and then got up with a smile to help serve the dishes and rice.

It's unrealistic to expect my lazy dad to help out; we still have to rely on her to make sure we get meals on time.

While the mother and daughter were busy in the kitchen, Qi Yunming decided to talk to her about some private topics between men.

"Was that book written by An'an?"

He lowered his voice, afraid that Chen Jinyi would hear him. It was Qi Yuan who told him about An'an writing the book; his mother didn't know yet.

He only knew about the matter but not the specifics, but when he checked Weibo this morning, he saw that someone was writing something for Yu Wei, and the two things were instantly connected.

"Yes, she helped me a lot..."

Qi Yunming nodded slightly upon hearing this. Writing something was fine, and there was no need to interfere with his daughter's personal choices.

He wasn't quite sure what Chen Jinyi was thinking, since they had never been exposed to online novels before.

If An'an doesn't intend to bring this up, he will definitely keep quiet and pretend he doesn't know anything.

"I contacted Su Jian and Fei Hong about those actors you mentioned, and they both agreed to star in the show. We're still working on the others."

Yu Wei nodded. The two of them were the kind of artists who were very short of opportunities, so they certainly wouldn't hesitate to accept the company's invitation.

Although Su Jian became popular because of memes, this kind of popularity has low commercial value and little stickiness. To retain fans, she still needs to produce good works.

This kid is tone-deaf, so music won't work for him. He might be passable at acting though.

Fei Hong goes without saying; he desperately needs an opportunity to prove himself. However, the role of Da Chun is not easy to play, and it remains to be seen whether he can handle it.

Growing up ugly is definitely not a good thing, but having a more ordinary appearance can actually make one suitable for more roles. The other male artists he knows, like Sha Dachun, can't play those roles.

It's worth mentioning that Yu Wei and the others are only joining the crew; if they want to be cast, they still need to go through an audition. Everything depends on the actual results.

"By the way, why didn't you contact someone to help with Yuan Hua, this key role?"

Yu Wei had his preferred actors for all the other roles, regardless of whether they would actually be cast, but he never mentioned Yuan Hua, the key character, from beginning to end.

"Come over for dinner."

Yu Weizheng was about to begin his explanation when he noticed that all the dishes for tonight had been served, and Aunt Chen invited them over to eat.

Dawdling at this time is obviously inappropriate; we should talk about it later.

On the dining table, the Mapo Tofu was placed in front of Yu Wei, and the other dishes were also his favorites. It can only be said that his aunt was very thoughtful.

Chen Jinyi personally picked up a piece of food for him: "Try it. It's not quite authentic, but you should be able to eat it."

She's usually busy with work and doesn't have many opportunities to cook. Her cooking skills are just average, only at the level of home-style dishes. She doesn't know if Yu Wei will be used to it.

"I just love this kind of home-style food."

Yu Wei took a small bite. The taste was alright. The minced beef was crispy and delicious, but the Sichuan peppercorns had a strong aftertaste.

"Auntie's cooking is really good. This tofu is both spicy and numbing, but the bean flavor is not masked at all."

Qi Yunming silently withdrew his chopsticks mid-air. Yu Wei's high EQ response made him hesitate, fearing that he might have accidentally arranged a lethal dose again...

Qi Luo'an, on the other side, kept giving him meaningful glances, urging him to eat as much as he liked, and ideally finish it all so no one else would leave anything. Apart from the Mapo Tofu, the other dishes on the table tasted quite good; the Mapo Tofu was probably just a mistake.

What else is there to say? I'll just eat them all, won't I?

Dinner took place in a relaxed atmosphere, and Yu Wei was no longer reserved, treating it as a casual meal with friends and seniors.

Qi Yunming and Chen Jinyi didn't ask anything directly. They knew Yu Wei quite well and there was nothing they needed to find out.

Yu Wei's values ​​are still very sound, and he is clear-headed enough. Although he enjoys watching the drama unfold, he also has his own principles. There's nothing to say about his character.

He has a somewhat laid-back personality, but with Qi Yunming, the "King of Lazybones," around, he is considered quite ambitious.

Individual ability is the least important thing to observe. Both of them have shared the stage with Yu Wei before and have a clear understanding of his strength.

Of course, his shortcomings are also obvious. He has a lot of ulterior motives, is not honest and doesn't tell the truth easily, and he doesn't easily open up to others.

They were about to ask more questions when an untimely knock came from outside the door. The four of them looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

"Dad, Mom, it's me!"

Although there was a door between them, Qi Yuan's voice was crystal clear, and they certainly couldn't have misheard him.

Only Yu Wei was aware of what had happened; he had mentioned to the other person this morning that he was coming to have dinner.

Qi Yuan initially thought it was a joke, but after figuring out the truth, he fell silent.

What is a family dinner, but I'm not there?
Yu Wei didn't expect him to buy a plane ticket and rush back overnight. Wasn't that a bit too much of a drive?
Qi Yuan staggered into the house, his disheveled hair sticking to his sweaty forehead. In this state, you could easily believe he was Yu Wei who had ridden back on a bicycle...

Qi Yuan has never been so unlucky in his life. Tickets are hard to buy during holidays, there are traffic jams on the road, and when he arrived at the airport, he was recognized and surrounded by people the whole way.

There was no other reason why he rushed back; how could he not be there for such a big event?

This is his good buddy, and a rising star whom he has high hopes for. If Yu Wei comes to his house for dinner, wouldn't it be awkward for him not to be there?
Especially after hearing that Yu Wei was brought home by his younger sister, he dared not hesitate for a moment.

Although I was exhausted, I'm glad I made it in time...

Why didn't you invite me when Yu Weilai came to eat at your house?

It was Yu Wei who told him about this; if it weren't for Yu Wei, he would still be in the dark, laughing and joking.

There's no love left, really no love left.

Didn't you say you weren't going home?

Qi Yunming even asked three times, but the answer was always no. Since that was the case, he didn't press further.

Qi Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and it seemed to be true.

The main problem was that he didn't know Yu Wei was coming...

Of course, he was too embarrassed to say this. He wouldn't go home when his parents called him, but he would come home as soon as they mentioned that there were other people around, right? Wouldn't that make him even more embarrassed?

He choked on his words and couldn't complain anymore. He turned to look at Yu Wei next to him, thinking that his brother was the best friend.

My parents probably misunderstood, but my younger sister definitely didn't tell him on purpose; she's up to no good!

"Just hungry."

Qi Yuan heard the news at noon and immediately rushed back, already starving.

He walked familiarly to the dining table, staring blankly at the four sets of bowls and chopsticks, feeling that they were quite happy eating even without him...

His presence here made him seem like an outsider.

How about we kill me to liven things up?
"Your aunt and uncle just praised your singing. You've come at the perfect time. Sit down and have some more with me."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Yu Wei pulled Qi Yuan to sit down. Although he didn't expect him to come back, it was better for him to be there.

Qi Yuan is easily swayed by this kind of thing; he loves to hear others acknowledge his abilities when praised in detail.

Chen Jinyi quietly brought over another set of bowls and chopsticks, and everyone acted as if nothing had happened. It wasn't until Qi Yuan arrived that the family dinner truly began.

If Yu Wei didn't know why the brother and sister didn't get along before, this meal opened his eyes.

They both managed to pick up a piece of meat with their chopsticks, then glared at each other and simultaneously let go. As for that piece of meat, they both rejected it and never touched it again.

Yu Wei found it a bit funny, so he simply picked it up and ate it himself.

"I'm already leading by 170,000 votes, so I should be able to start preparing to choose a song now."

Qi Yuan took a bite of rice and casually brought up the situation of his match. Although it was not good to open champagne at halftime, the AI ​​would not suddenly go into overdrive, so he was sure he had it in the bag.

He was happy, but those words infuriated Qi Luo'an. It was one thing to steal a chicken, but to turn around and act so arrogantly?

"You must be starving, eat more."

She quickly scooped a large spoonful of Mapo Tofu into Qi Yuan's bowl, her expression clearly saying, "I only care about my brother."

This was a bit too harsh. The numbing sensation wasn't very noticeable when the food was still hot, but Yu Wei took another bite, and the taste is still lingering in his mouth.

Qi Yuan tentatively took a bite and then drank three mouthfuls of water. Don't ask, I was just thirsty. How could it be my mom's problem?
"By the way, would you be interested in acting in my script?"

Yu Wei's invitation was somewhat unexpected; not only was Qi Yuan completely taken aback, but Qi Yunming also didn't react for a moment.

So, the casting of Yuan Hua that he never mentioned was actually Qi Yuan?
No wonder he didn't say so beforehand; he really didn't need to go through any procedures to cast his own son in a movie.

Yu Wei is too good at getting things for free; even he, the director, tries to get something for free...

(End of this chapter)