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Chapter 232 Annual Grand Slam

Qi Yuan wasn't really enthusiastic about the music awards ceremony, since he knew these awards weren't really relevant to him.

He was also nominated, but all of them were related to his grandfather's song, so this honor doesn't really go to him.

Because there weren't many active fans left, the organizers were too lazy to give him any prizes, not even a gimmicky one.

What's the point of watching others win awards?
Human joys and sorrows are not shared, and as a complete spectator, Qi Yuan only felt that the others were making a fuss.

Until he saw Qi Luoan on stage...

Not only did the little sister appear at the scene, but she also planned to sing on stage. This sudden turn of events was completely unexpected by Qi Yuan.

He needs to sit up to see!
As soon as Shen Yutong opened her mouth, Qi Yuan recognized it as Yu Wei's new song. The song wasn't difficult to sing, but it wasn't easy to sing it well. He was prepared to see his little sister make a fool of herself, but he didn't expect her to sing it so well.

Even peeking through the crack in the door, he couldn't help but sincerely admire her talent. If it were him singing, he might have the technique, but his emotion and explosive delivery wouldn't be as good as An An's.

This was the first time Qi Yuan had ever thought that his musical talent was inferior to his younger sister's, and this sudden realization gave him a strange sense of frustration.

It's one thing to be inferior to Yu Wei, but how come I can't even compare to my little sister...?

Just as he was falling into self-doubt, the song title instantly brought him back to his senses. Rain Butterfly was not his grandmother's signature song; the two songs had the same title.
It's one thing to hurt yourself, but how could you hurt an elderly person? How could you be so mean, little sister? You could even do that to your grandma.

Although the work of the same name is old, everyone here is an industry professional and should have some recollection of it.

Especially the veteran artists in the first row, Ye Ranzhi's "Rain Butterfly" is from the same era as them, so they naturally have a fresh memory of it.

Unexpectedly, this song shares the same title as a classic. Was it an accident or intentional on Yu Wei's part?
Others may not have the right to speak, but Ye Shengyu does. The old song was sung by his sister, and he even remembers the scene when his sister sang it.

The two songs have few similarities and are not comparable. Ye Ranzhi's "Rain Butterfly" is too old-fashioned and might not be popular now.

Yu Wei's "Rain Butterfly" is decent, but the chorus melody is very catchy, so it's not difficult for it to become popular. From the perspective of the times, pop music is still more suitable for the market.

While it's considered decent compared to Yu Wei's other works, in today's music scene saturated with mass-produced songs, this song is still just mediocre.

Moreover, their performance undoubtedly elevated the song to a new level. Ye Shengyu hadn't seen such a well-coordinated trio on stage in a long time, with Yu Wei's performance being particularly outstanding in terms of overall coordination.

Objectively speaking, both the old and new songs have their merits, but if we're judging based on personal preference...

He would undoubtedly choose this song.

Chen Gou used his self-titled song to seduce his older sister back then, and he considers that song a negative. Subverting a classic? Must support!

In the live stream, Ye Shengyu clapped so enthusiastically that it looked like he wanted to clapp his hands until they were about to break.

Others might not know, but he did. The song with the same title was actually written by Chen Ping, but it was originally given to his sister to sing.

In a sense, this is like World War II, but not many people know about it, and there's no need to tell others; it's enough to keep it to yourself.

After their introductions, the three hurriedly left the stage. The effect of this joint performance far exceeded Qi Luoan and Shen Yutong's expectations, and Yu Wei's adaptability broadened their horizons.

Who in the audience would have thought this was their first time playing together?

"It should be pretty good."

Qi Luoan immediately opened her live stream after stepping off the stage. She hadn't been on stage for a long time, so she was particularly concerned about the comments from netizens.

The audience didn't dwell on the duplicate name; many people were unaware of the older work and were simply discussing the song itself.

Besides praising the songs, there were also plenty of comments about the three of them.

"Speak up! Does Shen Yutong deserve this award? Speak up!"

"Yu Wei's control is still too strong. He connects the whole song by himself. It really wouldn't work without him. This is a true three-person performance."

"That guy sang pretty well too, doesn't he really plan to go back to the entertainment industry?"

With the internet so developed these days, there's practically no background that can't be found out. After working with Yu Wei a few times, Qi Luoan's experience as a child star is no secret.

Although it's unclear why she left the entertainment industry, Qi Luoan's performance was still far superior to that of many young idols in the Chinese entertainment circle. Losing her is a loss for the entertainment industry.

“The lead singer was trying too hard.”

Yu Weizhen really had to praise Qi Luoan for her performance. To be able to perform exceptionally well under such high pressure, she is definitely a player with a strong heart.

Her singing skills have improved significantly, and she has clearly put a lot of effort into rehearsals during this period. Qi Luoan herself has earned a score of 1.2.

Yu Wei wanted to say a few more words, but the staff suddenly urged him to come in, as it was his turn to receive the award soon and it wouldn't be appropriate for him not to be there.

"I almost forgot the awards ceremony wasn't over yet."

On her way back to her seat from the aisle, Yu Wei could clearly sense the change in the other guests' gazes. Sometimes, performance is more convincing than honor.

None of the awards he just received have been as impactful as this song. The song itself isn't particularly good, but at least he showed off his talent.

"The arrangement is very creative; the same passages have completely different rhythms and styles. How did you come up with that idea?"

As soon as he sat down, Li Bingwen next to him couldn't help but want to have a chat. Yu Wei's arrangement was very inspired, and he felt that he had met a kindred spirit.

"It's just favoritism, what's there to consider?"

Hou Chuchuan on the right suddenly spoke up, "I was afraid my little girlfriend would sing it wrong, so I put in extra effort."

Before Yu Wei could even speak, Li Bingwen retorted, "Comrade Yu is very skilled in music arrangement. He must have his reasons for doing this! A great scholar will defend me. This is a true scholar. Teacher Li Bingwen is someone Yu Wei greatly admires. We could collaborate sometime."

He also knows a little about music...

"Good boy."

Yu Wei turned his head and saw that Ye Shengyu and Zhong Qing were both looking at him with smiles on their faces, as if he had done something great.

What did I do to make them so happy?

Nothing more than the revenge of a great enemy.

In Zhong Qing's eyes, this old song of the same name was the culprit behind her loss of her beloved. Yu Weineng's new work overshadowed the old song's popularity, which was equivalent to relieving her sorrow and resentment, making her feel naturally happy.

That love song deserves to be thoroughly condemned! Ugh, those two scoundrels!

Ye Shengyu's thoughts were even more complicated. Chen Ping had not only abducted his sister, but he had also died young, leaving his sister to live as a widow for so many years.

Not to mention Zhong Qing. He arrived first, but after meeting Chen Ping once, Zhong Qing was completely captivated and has been thinking of him all these years...

These two things alone are enough to make any man suffer; calling Chen a dog would be considered merciful.

But Ye Shengyu did not resent Chen Ping; in fact, he admired him from the bottom of his heart, which is why he said it was complicated.

Seeing Yu Wei narrowly defeat his opponent again, Ye Shengyu felt inexplicably pleased. What they couldn't do before, someone finally did.

This kid's good; he personally helped Chen Gou put the coffin lid on.

However, this is not enough. Chen Ping's influence on the cultural and entertainment industry is multifaceted. The revolution is not yet complete, and young comrades still need to work hard...

Congratulations, Yu Wei.

Ye Shengyu reminisced about the past, and Yu Wei won the "Best Male Singer of the Year" award again. Compared to Lu Li, who won the Best Female Singer award, he truly deserved it.

After watching the performance of "Rain Butterfly," Lu Li's expression changed noticeably. Although she remained calm and composed, she seemed forced in every way.

Whether intentional or not, Shen Yutong's duet made her feel very embarrassed.

She's never been afraid of fans arguing, but she really doesn't know how to deal with this kind of intimidation. If she takes it seriously, it's just a performance, but if she doesn't, she feels uneasy. It's really tough.

In fact, when her fans get crazy, they can still start a war even if it's a bit forceful, but Yu Wei was involved in this matter, which forced her to calm down and reconsider.

Yu Wei's seat might not be obvious to others, but it's a symbol and a signal.

The attitude of those people in the front row is clear: Yu Wei will definitely have a place in the future music scene, and it's not worth offending them over something like this.

To put it bluntly, her fans' attacks on everyone are just mudslinging and annoying, but Yu Wei's words could really put her on the sidelines. She can tell what's more important.

Lu Li glanced at Shen Yutong with a lingering look, but for Yu Wei's sake, she decided to swallow her anger today.

"Who will be the Most Influential Singer of the Year?" This award values ​​the social impact and cultural influence of a singer's music.

If the award was originally somewhat suspenseful, after the performance just now, there was no longer any controversy. In fact, the other three nominees all looked towards Yu Wei's direction.

It's hard to say about other things, but Yu Wei's influence is indeed exaggerated. They could never have imagined that he would use the tactic of writing a book to promote himself.

Congratulations, Yu Wei!

"Yu Wei's music transcends the realm of mere entertainment and has become a kind of social and cultural phenomenon."

"His works have repeatedly become the focus of discussion, and his stage performances have been widely discussed and imitated, which has had a visible impact on popular culture."

"This signifies that he is not only a successful singer, but also a cultural figure with influence on our times."

As the second major award at the music awards ceremony, the speech for the Most Influential Singer was exceptionally long. By the time Yu Wei accepted the trophy, he already had two of the three major awards in his hands.

Yu Wei is just one singer away from becoming the Singer of the Year, and then she will achieve a Grand Slam this year. Since the music awards ceremony was renamed, no singer has ever achieved a Grand Slam.

But this year, they have no choice but to give it to them.

The most prestigious award of the night, "Singer of the Year," was about to be announced. The entire venue was silent, and even the backstage staff put down their work and stared intently at the screen.

They all knew what was about to happen, so all they had to do was witness.

He achieved a grand slam that no one had ever accomplished in the years since the music awards ceremony was established, but he swept it all on this night.

The presenter opened the envelope, paused for a moment, and then announced into the microphone: "Singer of the Year – Yu Wei!"

Instantly, the entire audience stood up and applauded, the sound almost lifting the roof off the venue. Yu Wei stood up but before he could make a move, he was hugged by Ye Shengyu next to him. It was a classic award celebration, wasn't it?
"Don't leave after this is over!"

Yu Wei was stunned for a moment when he heard Ye Shengyu's words, and then walked back to the stage.

The Grand Slam achievement ensured that this grand event would be recorded in the history of Chinese music. In the audience, many veteran musicians looked serious, as they might be witnessing the beginning of a new era.

Qi Yuan's applause was exceptionally enthusiastic. "It's so obvious, and you're only just noticing?"
He knew it a long time ago!

　I'm never taking a day off again, guys. I feel terrible if I don't update for a day, I always feel like I owe you all. I wanted to take a break and have some fun, but I just don't feel like it...

　　I will try to write more words in the future.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)