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

Chapter 230 Don't drag me into this bragging.
"If a chorus can win Best Female Vocalist, then I, 'Under the Flying Clouds,' will not accept that."

"It's not an exaggeration to say that 'Invisible Wings' is the best female vocal single of the year."

"These two suffered because they're not celebrities."

The netizens in the live broadcast room were discussing it enthusiastically. In short, they all felt that the award was unfair; it could be given, but it was somewhat forced.

The reason for this situation is simply that the most popular female vocal songs this year were all sung by amateurs in Yu Wei's "Music Blind Box".

These people didn't receive invitations to the event, let alone be nominated or win awards. The hit songs didn't come, and the songs that did come weren't as popular as Lu Li's songs, which is why she kept winning awards.

It's a classic case of a time when no heroes are around, allowing a nobody to rise to fame. If any amateur female singer who has ever collaborated with Yu Wei were present, the outcome of this award would be uncertain.

But netizens won't say much; they'll just complain a bit and move on, since it has nothing to do with them.

Passersby are just passersby; they're unlikely to argue their case or spontaneously take sides. Only fans would do something like that.

This was exactly what the organizers wanted. Apart from some minor complaints from the fans of Shen Yutong and the other two, there was basically no controversy surrounding the awards. No public opinion is a good thing.

Meanwhile, Lu Li's fans, affectionately known as "Lychee" fans, have already started marketing and promotion. They not only help the organizers generate data, but also inflate the prestige of the awards to promote their own artist. This is undoubtedly a win-win situation.

Yu Wei could probably understand the organizer's meaning. Sometimes, popularity is the key. Most people won't buy into choosing obscure masterpieces, while blindly choosing popular works can satisfy more people.

Lu Li's song is a hit, so regardless of whether it's a duet or not, choosing the most popular one as the hit song is perfectly reasonable.
If it's not a conspiracy, how can something that satisfies the majority be called a conspiracy...?

Not only fans and audiences, but also colleagues at the scene are certainly more accepting of this result, after all, Lu Li has done a good job in both marketing and performance.

Everyone's doing it, but some people go further and it's only natural that they win awards.

In contrast, Shen Yutong doesn't care about anything else and just focuses on making music. If everyone followed her example, they would probably starve to death long ago.

Compared to an eccentric genius, people still prefer a universally recognized academic high-achiever; this is the voice of the majority.

Although in most cases, the majority is merely represented...

Yu Wei subconsciously sat up straighter. Although the seat was hot, sometimes you had to sit down.

After so many years of the music awards ceremony, he seemed to understand why he was able to sit there. It was still a matter of seniority, but he had "inheritance" to rely on.

He had met the most respected person, so much so that he had to be taken into account when it came to seniority.

You acknowledge Senior Chen but not me? I've never lost a single game against him!
In a sense, he also managed to profit from the blood loss...

Yu Wei was standing in his seat, lost in thought, when a staff member suddenly stepped forward and cautiously patted him on the shoulder.

"Teacher Yu, something's come up here."

"I?"

Yu Wei was taken aback. What could have happened? He was just here to receive an award. He had finally gotten away with something, so why was something suddenly wrong?

Several veteran artists nearby watched him with great interest, wondering what kind of trouble this young man was planning to cause this time.

This time it really wasn't Yu Wei causing trouble; he knew nothing about it. He was just sitting inside when this happened out of nowhere.

"Yes, please come out for a moment, it's not convenient to talk here."

Hearing this, Yu Wei was even more confused. What had he done wrong? He hadn't told anyone about the old gossip he'd just heard.

This unexpected turn of events attracted the attention of many people present. Yu Wei, sitting in the first row, was too conspicuous, and it was hard not to notice any commotion.

Why was he taken away by the staff? Has Teacher Yu finally been brought to justice?
Preparing for the performance is supposed to be done on your own when the time comes, so why were you suddenly taken away?

Even if others don't know, Tong Yulu already knows. She's already asked around, and Yu Wei didn't have a performance today. There's obviously another reason why he was taken away.

After they went outside, the staff still didn't say anything, and Yu Wei could only obediently follow. Since no one was waiting outside, at least they could rule out the possibility of him committing a crime.

"Teacher Yu, there's something I need to trouble you with."

The staff led him backstage and asked somewhat awkwardly, "It's like this, Ms. Yutong is planning to sing one of your songs..."

Your own song?

Shen Yutong only has "Rain Butterfly" on her hands, and it seems she plans to sing it during her intermission performances.

"no problem."

That's fine. You can still participate in the competition after you've sung on stage. They've already provided the songs, so you can sing whenever you want.

Qi Luoan, who was in charge of the chorus, happened to be there too. She could sing anytime, but what kind of celebrity assistant goes on stage and sings with the artist?

These two are probably just as good at creating hilarious antics as he is, and even more so...

He has to avoid risks as much as possible when he's putting on a show, but these two are doing it differently, changing songs on the spot, huh? This isn't a performance for the audience, it's a performance for their peers in the audience.

Since they are all industry insiders, they inevitably listen to the songs with a critical eye. Although the scale is not as grand as a concert, the pressure is actually greater than that of a gala performance.

However, Yu Wei supported their desire to try their luck with flowers. Young people should have some drive, which is good. She just didn't know why the organizers agreed to such an outrageous request.

Life isn't a fictional novel; changing songs on the spot isn't that simple. If the organizers don't agree to take the risk, then the performance can't be held.

Although the awards ceremony was the main event, the performances were also crucial as it was being broadcast live online.

"Well... they want you to accompany them."

"?"

Yu Wei was both amused and annoyed. He thought Shen Yutong just wanted to ask for his opinion, but he didn't expect her to have this ulterior motive.

With no one causing trouble and no performances, he was just planning to enjoy a smooth awards ceremony when his teammates suddenly decided to start a fight. Who could withstand that?
Don't drag me into this show-off... But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. This song was a first release, and there was no rehearsal with the live accompaniment team. This is the price of changing the song at the last minute.

Apart from Yu Wei, there really wasn't anyone else on site who could accompany this song.

"Alright, how much longer?"

"About ten minutes..."

The staff didn't expect Yu Wei to agree so readily. He didn't hesitate at all during the ten-minute preparation time. Was he that confident?
Or had they practiced together before?

That's obviously not the case. Shen Yutong and Qi Luoan have been rehearsing for a while, but Yu Wei has never participated.

However, it's not a big problem. He has a perfect grasp of the situation. The group has already started, so he can't betray his teammates. Yu Wei hasn't tried a three-person stage yet, so he can just treat it as an experience.

When Yu Wei arrived backstage, he found that the two seemed to be cramming at the last minute. Since it was a last-minute decision, the rehearsal effect probably wasn't very good.

"Finally I'm here."

Upon seeing Yu Wei enter, Qi Luo'an almost wanted to rush into his arms and scream for help. Yu Tong has gone mad!
Qi Luoan was an outsider who just wanted to be an assistant for a day to join in the fun. Who would have thought he would get into such a big mess?
Didn't we agree that it was just a singing video to enter the competition? How did it suddenly turn into a live performance, and a live performance that was unexpected, star-studded, and broadcast live across the entire internet?

Isn't this going to kill her?

When it comes to tricking her best friend, she racked her brains but couldn't match Shen Yutong's quick thinking. This was like forcing a duck onto a shelf; she should have known better than to come.

But Yu Tong rarely dared to be bold, and as a friend, she had to help out. Although she was nervous, Yu Wei was there for her.

Boss, please guide me.

"Don't worry, you're not a celebrity, so even if you embarrass yourself, it won't affect anything."

Qi Luoan felt even worse upon hearing this. She thought Yu Wei was going to say, "Don't worry, I'm here for you," but instead, he said it didn't matter if she made a fool of herself.

Who would want to embarrass themselves for no reason?

"So daring!"

To be honest, Shen Yutong's decision surprised Yu Wei. How could someone as indifferent, calm, and even rule-abiding as her make such a hasty decision?

They had never rehearsed together before. She was just pulled in to accompany him. Wasn't she afraid that she would become rusty and play wrong notes after a long time, or that there would be some mistakes in their coordination?
He wouldn't be surprised if Qi Luoan came up with this, because Qi Luoan was rebellious enough, and it was normal for him to act impulsively without considering the consequences.

However, Shen Yutong is very tactful in her dealings with others. She is the kind of child that Chen Jinyi always talks about, well-behaved and reasonable. I never expected that she would get angry like that.

"do not know."

After calming down, Shen Yutong did realize that she had acted impulsively, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Perhaps after meeting Yu Wei, she witnessed too many unexpected and outrageous actions, and maybe she was starting to feel a little restless.

Art is about occasionally going off the rails.

Her unique song at the concert was also influenced by Yu Wei, and we should learn from her excellent experience.

"I felt really annoyed that she beat our song with just half a song."

I've heard Shen Yutong's song "Tracing the Source." It's of average quality, but it became popular because of its catchy melody.

She didn't mean to retaliate; she just wanted everyone to have something good to eat. "Rain Butterfly" isn't exactly a masterpiece, but it's still much better than today's cheesy pop songs.

"If you're unhappy, then let's fight!"

Qi Luoan seemed to be encouraging himself, "With Yu Wei around, there definitely won't be any problems."

Yu Wei suddenly understood why the organizers had agreed to their request; it was because of her.

The staff member's question wasn't about whether he would help or not, but rather about making a decision based on his answer.

If he doesn't help, the song won't even have accompaniment, and the organizers will have a clear reason to refuse.

If he helps, although there are risks, the popularity gained from Yu Wei's accompaniment and new song will completely outweigh the risks.

The organizers did not let them run wild; they still had their own judgment, but their intervention tipped the scales.

"Then come on."

It just so happens that this song has the same title as one of Grandma Qi Luoan's works, so let her great-uncle be the witness.

After the process of awarding several prizes to the audience was completed, the ceremony proceeded as usual to the interlude performance segment. The curtain was drawn back, and a piano was particularly noticeable at the edge of the stage.

Shen Yutong, dressed in a purple dress, was the first to appear, which drew cheers from the live chat. After the concert, her popularity with the audience increased significantly.

I thought this was another solo performance by her, but a gray figure walked out right behind her.

The loose-fitting charcoal gray knit sweater clashed completely with the atmosphere of the event, looking like something she'd just bought online. Anyone who didn't know better would have mistaken her for a random passerby who'd wandered into the event.

However, the brown and white houndstooth skirt on the lower half looks ingenious, injecting a touch of lively sweetness into the overall look.

It felt very out of place on stage, but this abrupt beauty is precisely what makes Qi Luoan so acclaimed; she attracted everyone's attention the moment she appeared.

And those glasses on her face... I feel like I've seen them somewhere before...

Ye Shengyu, sitting in the audience, rubbed his old eyes, thinking he hadn't woken up properly. Wasn't this his grandniece? Why was she suddenly on stage?
But that wasn't all. As soon as Qi Luoan took his place, another person walked out from behind him. The familiar face and artistic attire belonged to Yu Wei.

He sat down silently beside the piano, looking ready to start playing at any moment.

Tong Yulu, sitting in the audience, was completely bewildered. Wasn't it supposed to be a non-performance? What was going on?
Yu Wei is lying. He clearly had a performance, and it was a performance by three people.

(End of this chapter)