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

Chapter 24 Short Stories After the Rain

God: I can grant you five wishes.

Me: I want to be Yu Wei.

God: You have already made five wishes.

I:?

God: Good looks, high intelligence, stamina, high emotional intelligence, and charisma.

Although the review of Xiao Heizi's new chapter is late, it's finally here. Yu Wei doesn't know where she copied the joke from, but although it looks like a template, it's still quite pleasant to listen to.

He even wanted to show those two what he had said; that would be real flattery, at least enough to make them laugh instead of feel awkward.

Of course, it's also possible that Yu Weitai is applying double standards, genuinely treating his readers as one of his own...

"When will the new song be released? I'm looking forward to it."

When Qi Luoan saw the new chapter, he understood that Yu Wei had already written the song and just casually copied a couple of lines into the novel.

She still quite enjoys listening to Yu Weige. Although ordinary people don't have much artistic talent, they can still tell whether a song is good or not, or whether it's catchy or not.

She could listen to "Heart Wall" on repeat for hours without getting tired of it, but she couldn't even listen to Qi Yuan's songs once...

Of course, it's also possible that Qi Luoan is too hypocritical and genuinely considers Yu Wei as one of his own.

"You should be able to hear it after the show airs, in about a month?"

The production team specially arranged a bonfire party for Yu Wei before he left, and he planned to sing this new song at that time.

Although readers in the comments section said that the previous song's popularity hadn't died down yet, it's estimated that more than a month will have passed by the time the show officially airs.

Variety shows are usually recorded four or five episodes in advance. The staff aren't made of iron either. Editing, post-production, special effects, trailers, and promotions all take time.
The idea that a novel is recorded on the same day and broadcast two days later is simply treating the post-production team like the Japanese. With so much material, let alone editing, just making selections and arrangements would take more than three days.

Anyone who pays a little attention will know that while you are watching the first episode of the show, the production team has already been filming the fifth episode, and the filming locations for the sixth episode have already been chosen.

Live-streamed variety shows are even more obvious. Competitive variety shows like "Singer" can be live-streamed because the competition process is shorter and more competitive.

However, reality TV shows have too much wasted time. Take the present for example, are they going to do a live broadcast and let the audience watch celebrities cook for an hour?

In today's fast-paced world, there aren't many viewers who would spend a long time watching live streams, and even those with free time don't have the patience.

The entertainment industry cannot go against the times; there are definitely more people watching videos than watching live streams.

Frankly speaking, live-streaming reality shows only exists in entertainment novels. Not only is it difficult to do in practice, but the risks and rewards are also completely disproportionate, making it a thankless task.

But as an author, Yu Wei also knows why he wrote it this way. First, it makes it easier to create conflict. When viewers in the live stream question him, the protagonist can act big.

Secondly, writing about live streams is such a convenient way to pad out the word count; you can easily make up a few lines of dialogue from viewers and fill a page. How could an author not write about it?

Are you filming a variety show?

Qi Luoan keenly noticed this detail; she was quite curious about what variety show recording was all about, but she had never asked her brother.

If you don't know how to solve a problem, would you ask the most pretentious and arrogant top student in your class? Qi Yuan is that kind of person.

"Yes, episode 7 of 'HELLO Roommate'."

It can only be said that everyone has a desire to share. Some people like to post on their WeChat Moments, but Yu Wei often shares her complaints with netizens.

Because they have no interaction with each other in life, they can share their lives without restraint.

He quite liked the show. At first, he found it a bit boring, but after getting used to it, he found the feeling of living under the same roof with his friends to be quite interesting.

This reminded Yu Wei of the core selling point of "iPartment": having your best friends by your side and your loved one across from you.

In essence, these variety shows are all similar: they involve being busy yet able to get together and chat.

He subconsciously wanted to share some interesting stories from the show, but his unexpected remarks were quite surprising, as he actually knew several of the guests.

"I know Sister Leying, Sister Xiaolu, and Meng Lei, but I'm not very familiar with the others." Qi Luoan doesn't follow celebrities and even has an inexplicable aversion to the entertainment industry, but she has been forced to come into contact with a lot of topics related to it.

She even reads entertainment novels because they challenge her preconceived notions about the entertainment industry. To put it simply, novels are much more interesting than the entertainment industry itself.

Yu Wei felt somewhat relieved upon seeing the message. No wonder he was able to get her contact information; his tone sounded like that of a prince of the entertainment industry.

He wanted to chat a little longer, but then he heard a commotion downstairs. When he looked up, he saw that there were several wet streaks on the window.

Before I knew it, the wet patches had spread out, and the fine sound of rain gradually filled my ears, gently drowning out the monotonous and noisy conversation.

It's raining?
Yu Wei followed the sound downstairs and only then noticed the source of the noise. The heavy rain came unexpectedly, and the crew members also retreated to the small house to take shelter from the rain.

People are fine, but the machines can't get wet in the rain...

He had just come downstairs when Fei Hong rushed out with two umbrellas. The other guests were still there, but Zhou Mumu had gone out to walk her dog and hadn't returned home yet.

This guy is really kind-hearted. While others were still trying to read the room, he had already rushed out. He's a genuine person.

"Fei Hong, go and look for it in the nearby Chunting Park."

Yu Wei remembered that Zhou Mumu had told him a few days ago when they were walking the dog together that she especially liked to go for walks there.

Coconut Milk also really likes the big banyan tree in the park. Last time, it broke free from its chain and ran around the tree more than ten times. The photographer can attest to that...

"understood."

Fei Hong moved swiftly, and it was clear to anyone with eyes that this was not a show; he was obviously in a real hurry.

Looking at the rain curtain in the distance, Yu Wei couldn't help but think of someone.

Has Jam Hsiao called?
"Unfortunately, your farewell party will probably have to be canceled."

Chi Leying also seemed to have gotten caught in the rain; the mud spots on her pear-colored yellow dress were particularly noticeable, and her bangs were also wet, sticking messily to her face.

Compared to her meticulous preparations at all times, Chi Leying at this moment seemed more genuine, natural, and vivid.

Perhaps knowing that Yu Wei was leaving tomorrow, she no longer cautiously probed, but instead felt a genuine sense of sadness before parting.

"It's alright, I have to leave even if you don't see me off."

Yu Wei didn't mind at all. He really couldn't get used to bonfire parties and the like, so things were fine as they were.

Singing doesn't require a grand stage; even in a room, sitting around a sofa, the singing can still resonate in the small space.

Besides, rainy days are actually more suitable for this song...

As they were talking, two familiar figures appeared not far away. Yu Wei looked up and found the scene rather romantic.

In the rain, a tall boy hugs a puppy and smiles with his head down, while a petite girl stands on tiptoe to hold an umbrella for him. The two of them, with two umbrellas, walk side by side in the misty rain.

Because of their height difference, both of them were basically soaked. The only one who didn't get wet was probably the bewildered Samoyed in their arms.

At first glance, they look like a family of three.

In the drizzling rain, the sound of my heartbeat outweighed everything else.

Yu Wei watched Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu approach, their figures drawing closer, yet he felt as if he had witnessed something extraordinary...

He had initially thought Fei Hong was simply kind-hearted, but was there a possibility that the guy was just anxious?

Both of them were child stars, so they might have known each other before.

Anyone with eyes could see that something was definitely going on between these two; there must have been some strange little incident after the rain.

That's interesting. I'll write it down as material for a novel.

(End of this chapter)