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Chapter 284 Songs aren't selling well, please help us.

Art originates from life. The sweetness of "Seven Mile Fragrance" can be understood as Yu Wei writing it after falling in love. So how should "Nemesis" be explained?
Although it's only the first few lines, the song's theme is quite clear: using "arch-enemies" as a metaphor, it explores the tragedy of lovers turning against each other due to conflicting fates.

Do I have any acquaintances like this?
Everyone's gaze instinctively fell on Chi Leying and Tong Yulu, making the two of them feel uneasy.

Dude, those two have absolutely nothing to do with the phrase "lovers." What are they doing? It's disgusting...

A sworn enemy is a sworn enemy; don't spread it to other places. How could Yu Wei have such a perverse sense of humor?
Yu Wei actually has such a wicked sense of humor, but this song is actually about the fate of Qiao Feng and A Zhu in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", the tragedy of Qiao Feng accidentally killing A Zhu.

The phrase "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" in the song title is not just for show; it has many corresponding references. You couldn't write these lyrics without having read the original novel several times.

However, the lyrics of this song "Nemesis" do not adhere to specific plots, but rather extract the core theme of "fate and love-hate".

That's why, even if you listen to this song on its own, it's perfectly fine and doesn't require much understanding.

Just listen to it as if you were a pair of star-crossed lovers...

The melody flows exceptionally smoothly, with the guzheng, pipa, dizi, and xiao blending perfectly with modern electronic sound effects. The texture is rich yet not cluttered, consistently highlighting the unique human voice.

Yu Wei didn't expect Hong Hui and his team to put so much effort into the arrangement. He only asked for these elements, and the competition piece was fine as long as it was similar. He would refine the official version later. He didn't expect them to work so hard to produce it.

It's clear they truly want to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and make their mark on music history.

Who still has dreams?
"Spring flowers gradually awaken in March"
Who grows old in the long years?
Whether it's a calamity or a blessing, it's up to my heart.

Except for you, who are invincible.

The performance at this moment demonstrates an amazing level of control, rarely resorting to abrupt virtuosity; all the emotional fluctuations are hidden in those subtle breaths, vocal transitions, and dynamic variations.

This vibrato is undoubtedly the most unique aspect of Xu Gao's singing style. If they sang it like this, it would probably sound extremely awkward, but this song uses it exceptionally well.

The emotions reached their first climax in the chorus.

"How can I take sides when the grudges and favors are split in half?"
Seeing the lanterns stained crimson with blood, it's too late to seek revenge.

Under the moonlight, the doorman sighed, reminiscing about the peaceful Chang'an of last night.

The melody suddenly rises, and the singing is infused with a stronger power, but it is not an explosion, but a struggle.

A lament of someone struggling to break free from the snare of fate, yet powerless to change their destiny.

Before this line, netizens hadn't really appreciated the song's essence. They weren't musicians and didn't understand the arrangement or singing style; they only focused on the song itself.

The vast majority of those who rushed to listen to the songs were fans of martial arts songs. With "martial arts" as the theme of the competition and Yu Wei's new song as the main attraction, the anticipation was naturally high.

But after listening to the first part, they felt it wasn't quite right.

This song is so unlike any martial arts song. The atmosphere of the song is not the intended joy and revenge, but rather a kind of... immense sorrow.

Is this a martial arts story?

They listened with doubt until they heard the last line, and then they realized the essence of "Nemesis"—yes, it was a martial arts song.

It wasn't a fierce battle brimming with heroic spirit, nor a duel of swift revenge, but rather a figure standing on the ancient road in the setting sun, casting a long, lonely shadow.

We know not where we came from, nor where we are going.

It transforms the most extreme emotions in the martial arts world—hatred for one's country, sorrow for one's own fate, and the dilemma of love and hate—into a long sigh.

The most brilliant line is "The doorman sighed under the moon, last night Chang'an was peaceful." It is a seemingly unrelated observer's perspective, but with extreme stillness, it highlights the extreme turmoil and sorrow of the characters in the martial arts story.

This is no longer a bystander's narrative, but rather a direct in-depth exploration of the hearts of those chivalrous heroes, dissecting their conflicted, painful, and helpless souls.

More than the handsome man in a straw hat or the strong man with unparalleled skills, it is this inner struggle and the choices made in the torrent of fate that truly define martial arts.

Whether others recognize this song or not, they don't know, but martial arts enthusiasts do. Compared to sword fights, "Nemesis" analyzes the inner world of chivalrous heroes, which makes them particularly moved.

This is a long-lost listening experience; it's not just pleasant to listen to, it's like being struck by a thunderbolt.

"When the Milky Way turns, my fate is already set."
The ink on the final stroke of the brush has dried, and the nemesis has already attacked.

I've borrowed your loneliness, and I fear I'll never be able to repay it in this lifetime.

Everyone held their breath, their chests feeling as if something was blocking them, and their thoughts drifted to that magnificent world of martial arts.

They seemed to see Qiao Feng drinking resolutely at Juxian Manor, Xu Zhu helplessly in the ice cellar, and Duan Yu gazing longingly at the jade statue under the moonlight...

Every lyric and every note of this song closely aligns with the core message of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils": "No one is without grievances, and all affection is a curse."

The prefix of the song is not only the source of inspiration, but also connects with and reflects the work. Yu Wei is still too detail-oriented.

"I thought Yu Wei was just trying to get comments, but I didn't expect him to actually know what he was talking about."

"It seems that Yu Wei's creative ability is superior to mine."

"Tell me something you don't know."

"The creative work is truly impressive. Nobody thinks this voice is particularly outstanding. It carries a sense of melancholy, as if one has seen through the illusions of the world, and there is a faint sadness in it."

When the music ended, all was quiet.

At this moment, the fans had only one thought in their minds: they would not compromise.

This song is best listened to repeatedly in quiet moments to savor its beauty. Watching the video over and over again is too tedious and disrupts the mood.

They didn't want to settle; they wanted the official version.

Yu Weifa's song is unpredictable, and waiting for its release would take forever; they want to hear it now!

After some discussion, netizens quickly came up with a solution: to collaborate with a game company on this song, just like "Swordsman's Dream," and then an official version would be available soon.
There's no need to limit ourselves to games; after all, there are only a few martial arts games. Movies and TV series are fine too. As long as we can secure Yu Wei's song, they'll be our most loyal fans. Shortly after "Nemesis" was released, a massive wave of "promotion" swept the internet.

Under the official accounts of various martial arts games, a group of fans immediately appeared online to solicit entertainment, and even secondary games and card games were not spared.

Who cares what kind of game it is, as long as you can hear music, it's a good game.

"Please take a look at 'Nemesis,' the song isn't selling well, please help us!"

"Yu Weixin's new work comes with its own built-in audience; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"Let Yu Wei make money, let manufacturers attract traffic, and let us listen to music—a win-win-win situation!"

Netizens were just messing around, but some manufacturers actually replied using their official accounts. They're not stupid; they naturally know this song is special.

The previous collaboration between "Swordsman's Dream" and Lingxu Studio was quite successful; one promotional video generated more buzz than countless of their PVs, which everyone has witnessed.

This new martial arts song presents a huge business opportunity for game developers, and they won't miss it even if netizens don't promote it.

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, even manufacturers who were unsure of themselves were inspired to fight to the end. Instead of spending money on marketing, they decided to take a gamble and cooperate with Yu Wei.

Lingxu Studio was the first to respond to netizens' requests. They had a precedent of working with Yu Wei, so they were familiar with each other for this collaboration.

However, their reply consisted of only three words: "We're out of money."

They're just a small workshop. They were already squeezed dry when they competed with big studios to win the rights to "Swordsman's Dream," and now they're willing but unable to continue.

Yu Wei's songs are like succubi; they just can't stand them.

As the whale fell, countless things came to life. With the client, who had the best chance, withdrawing from the bidding, other manufacturers quickly followed suit and presented their respective prices.

Some of them are even ancient costume dramas. Although they claim to be martial arts dramas, they are actually mythological stories with flying characters and slow-motion action scenes that are unique in their own way.

However, netizens only want to listen to the songs and don't care about the dramas.

Yu Wei was stunned when he received a call from the studio on set. Who said I was going to sell the song? This song isn't for sale; they're going to use it to make an album.

"You're forcing me to buy or sell, aren't you?"

Netizens remained silent, only pushing the show, while the production company and distributors were eager for the viewership, which led to the studio receiving a bunch of collaboration calls.

If fans knew about this, they definitely wouldn't go to such lengths to advertise it. Why would they collaborate on an album?

"I won't sell, I'd rather die than sell."

Qi Yuan and the others felt it was like science fiction. They wanted to experience this kind of trouble too, and any hesitation would be disrespectful to money.

"They are very interested in cooperating, how should I decline?"

Liu Ning never expected that their small studio would one day be bombarded with calls about collaborations. Even if they wanted to refuse, they would have to come up with an excuse.

Yu Wei originally wanted to talk about the album directly, but then she thought that if she said that, some companies would still be unwilling to give up, and the songs included in the album could still be collaborated on.

He didn't want any strange conflicts of interest, so he needed to come up with a different excuse.

"Just tell him that the song is by Xu Gao, and that you should contact him, not me."

Everyone on set was stunned. The reason given was that it was a person, not Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun). They were arresting Lu Xun, not Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun's real name). Even if they wanted to contact Xu Gao, they couldn't.

Liu Ning was stunned for a long time without saying anything, but in the end she had no choice but to do as she was told. In fact, this was a very tactful way of refusing, and it was not a bad idea.

"You're so smart."

They're really using fictional characters as singers? If that's the case, their studio must be full of talented people, all of them top-notch music masters.

When the music charts appear to feature a group of people, they'll actually all be him...

"It needs to be kept secret."

If the album announcement gets out, it won't be a surprise anymore. What if netizens stop paying attention to the competition and just wait for the ready-made album?
Upon hearing the album title, Qi Luoan nodded hesitantly. She was genuinely curious whether Yu Wei's song selections were based on novel themes.

"The second group's competition has already started, the theme for the third group is decided, the fourth group should be settled by now, and there must be a plan for the fifth group, right? Can you elaborate?"

Upon hearing this, the others instinctively gathered around, forgetting about the public display of affection; they genuinely wanted to know the cause and effect behind it!

"Stop messing around, the second round hasn't even started yet."

Yu Wei glanced at the real-time vote count. "Nemesis" remained high, followed closely by Chen Chen, while Lin Yuting lagged behind.

Chen Chen is an established internet celebrity, and her fan base is definitely larger than Lin Yuting's, so her chances of advancing are not optimistic.

Moreover, judging solely from the quality of the songs in the videos, Chen Chen sang better; Lin Yuting's voice was too soft, and she didn't capture the feeling of the chosen songs.

"I'm campaigning for Lin Yuting, can I get some tips on the exam questions?"

Tong Yulu keenly seized the business opportunity. She knew she had to promote her own artist, Yu Wei, but he couldn't easily intervene, so she took on the dirty work!
"I can help too."

Fei Hong chimed in, explaining that he simply wanted to help his friend, and of course, exchanging some information wouldn't be a bad deal.

Meng Lei: +1.

Chi Leying didn't speak, but nodded upon hearing this. This guy's brain is sometimes quite sharp; she hadn't even thought of this trick.

Pre-match anxiety, please help us.

Even if Chen Chen is very knowledgeable about the internet, with a group of celebrities joining forces, how could she possibly turn the world upside down?
(End of this chapter)