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

Chapter 300: The Most Hopeful Episode

"Who on earth has so much free time to keep criticizing our movies?"

You won't believe it until you look. Under the topic of "Goodbye Mr. Loser", most of the posts are from XX News and XX Gossip, which are obviously marketing accounts.

Yu Wei couldn't understand why these people would bother smearing a movie that hadn't even been released yet. Marketing accounts don't work without profit; their diligence clearly indicates they're being paid.

Old Qi is cautious about small matters but clear-headed about important ones. Although he makes many bad movies, he never offends anyone. It's a mystery which deity holds such a grudge against them.

These smear campaigns are usually done by rivals, but their movie has only just started filming and the release date hasn't been set yet, so there's no competition to speak of. Where would they get rivals from?
If it's not malicious competition, then it can only be a personal grudge. Old Qi hasn't offended anyone much, so the problem might really lie with Yu Wei.

"Could it be that I led the enemy here?"

Yu Wei never caused trouble, but he inevitably offended some people along the way. Among them, Qi Yuan's fans have already dispersed, and Qi Xi and Xia Zan, among other idols, have not achieved much and can be ignored.

There are three enemies that can be brought to the forefront. The first is Zhou Mumu, with whom they have only recently fallen out. Yu Wei has arranged several forced pairings, which has angered Mumu's fans and her agency to the point of wanting to curse.

He and Fei Hong both participated in this film, and it cannot be ruled out that the other party wanted to continuously smear them and take them all down.

The second group is the actors' social circle led by Xu Xinian and Song Shu, which could be described as a criminal organization in the film and television industry.

They tried to befriend Yu Wei, but he ignored them. After Xu Xinian's downfall, Yu Wei became famous overnight by taking advantage of the concert slots he had vacated, which shows that he had offended Xu Xinian badly.

The last one was also offended at the concert. Gu Ningyue was a true veteran in the film and television industry, far superior to people like Xu Xinian.

As fellow actresses born in the 85s, she harbored an unusually strong hatred for Su Xinnan. Yu Wei didn't have a major feud with her, but she still managed to embarrass her.

He embarrassed someone at the concert, so it's normal for them to want to get revenge in the film and television industry. The attack was a pretense, and the real intention was to demonstrate their power.

These three groups of people have one thing in common: they are all actors by training, deeply rooted in the film and television industry, and naturally have far more methods than Yu Wei, who crossed over from another field.

"Actually, I also brought a group of people with me."

Seeing Yu Wei begin to analyze the public opinion surrounding the film, Qi Yuan, not to be outdone, retorted, "As expected, I'm the only one following in your footsteps!"

Yu Wei drew three waves of hatred. As his right-hand man, it's reasonable for him to draw one wave as well. That's the power of example. Can others do that?

"Are you still proud?"

Instead of learning the good things, you're learning how to attract hatred, right? Three groups of people are already troublesome enough, who can stand offending another one?
Qi Yuan offended none other than the very company he had wanted to collaborate with on the theme song for, "Three Lives, Three Worlds".

He had already agreed to the collaboration, and it was practically at the company's doorstep when he suddenly withdrew his offer and directly gave the song to Shen Yutong. No wonder the film and television company wasn't going to let it go.

This doesn't really count as a breach of contract, since he went there to sign the contract, but from a professional ethics standpoint, it's certainly not very ethical.

However, Qi Yuan did not regret it. Every choice has its trade-offs. Although he was resented, he did not tarnish his reputation by working on a bad drama, so overall he still came out ahead.

"That show..."

Yu Wei was also involved in the theme song project. Looking at it this way, it's clear that he was the one who drew the hatred of this group of people in, and he has done a lot of evil.

There are four groups of people in total. Even if they fabricate stories out of thin air, it would be enough to give them a hard time. It would indeed be disadvantageous for them to sit idly by.

"We need to promote the movie properly."

Yu Wei didn't plan to retaliate. Their film was already an easy target, and starting a media war would only damage the film's reputation.

At times like these, it's most important to boost the film's popularity and raise public expectations. Prepare yourself well, and no matter how much others try to exaggerate, it won't make a difference.

The movie "Goodbye Mr. Loser" features 21 classic songs. He plays them one by one, let's see who can outlast whom!
"Go ask An An for 'A Spray of Plum Blossoms' and start practicing the song in advance. Then we can make a promotional video."

Not only does Yu Wei not understand the film and television industry, but he also doesn't understand music. He can still get away with his "powerful brick-throwing" tactics by smearing others.

"Got it!"

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and her smile stretched from ear to ear. Once Yu Weijin spoke, how could her little sister possibly renege on her promise?

With "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" in hand, he will not only be able to return to the public eye, but also have a representative work that he can be proud of.

He will also have a new song to participate in Yu Wei's competition. After being silent for so long, he is ready to fight with his last hope.

Entertainment industry, welcome your king!
Seeing Qi Yuan run off excitedly, Yu Wei felt that one song was not enough. Shen Yutong could not continue to be in seclusion. The music department also had to catch up. This was a long-term battle.

The works featured in the movie can be used directly by Yu Wei, without needing to write them out specifically for redemption; the preparation is not complicated.

After filming his scenes for the day, he took a break to update the new chapter of the competition, and the new song by native Liu Ying was officially released.

The song "Accomplishment" required 100,000 monthly votes to redeem, but fortunately it was the end of the month and he had enough votes, so he redeemed it directly.

Since becoming a national-level singer, Yu Wei has not had to worry about exchanging works for a long time. Even the most lackluster lead roles have caught up in popularity and have not dragged down the team.

However, with the numerical expansion, it's only a matter of time before the data exceeds the limit. At that point, all we can do is finish the story, celebrate, and start another one.

Netizens could roughly guess the content just by looking at the song title: "Sacrifice oneself to fulfill others," which is just the kind of painful literature about letting go of great love.

Songs based on tragic literature tend to be pretty much the same, even Yu Wei is no exception...

"I feel like this is the best chance we have, since the local singers don't have any really good songs."

"The opportunity for victory lies in human determination, and it's today!"

"Simple song titles are the hardest to type. Have you guys forgotten about 'Later' from last time?"

"The most promising episode, restoring the glory of singers, Tong Yu, Lu Chi, and Le Ying have an unshirkable responsibility!"

In the novel's plot, the song "Later" was sung by Liu Ying. This kind of native was someone you had to be wary of.

Furthermore, the weakness of the local contestants does not mean that the contestants are strong. Neither Chi Leying nor Tong Yulu are professional musicians, so it is difficult to place high hopes on them.

If we had called Shen Yutong and Xiang Huaixue from the previous group, we might have actually won this competition. This song isn't as well-known as the works from the previous groups, but it's suitable and fits the theme of trauma literature.

Liu Ying has some well-known songs, but to be honest, many of her songs, like "Later," are rewritten lyrics using the melodies of Japanese songs.

There's a proper order to everything, and Yu Wei felt it was a bit unfair to skip the original and just use a copy, so she compromised and chose a more suitable one.

This song is not bad either; it should be more than enough to beat Tong Yulu and Chi Leying.

Although the song is called "Accomplishment", it would be a big mistake to think that this song is only about pain and sacrifice. This artist's songs are never lacking in the word "growth".

After changing the song, Yu Wei was about to go to record when he received a phone call from Ye Shengyu.

"broken."

Seeing the phone call, Yu Wei suddenly remembered that he hadn't delivered the copy of "Green Flower in the Army" that he had promised to give to someone...

He's been so busy lately that he didn't even think about this matter with Old Ye.

It wasn't that he didn't value it, but subconsciously, Yu Wei was indeed a little hesitant about whether to give it to him. He didn't want to die with Lao Deng.

Singing this song in the military is just outrageous.

"You little brat, you dare stand me up?"

Ye Shengyu wasn't angry. He had lived most of his life and there was really no one else who would completely ignore him except this kid.

Don't be fooled by his daily insults towards Chen Ping and Chen Gou. Chen Gou used to be incredibly obedient to his brother-in-law, but Yu Wei just ignores him completely.

"Senior, you really can't just mess around with this song."

Others may feel homesick, but not in a place like the military. (Hot fact: "Green Flowers in the Army" is banned in the military.)

"Is it really that outrageous?"

Seeing Yu Wei's persistence, Ye Shengyu, even with his stubborn temper flaring up, chose to wait and see. He was not unaware of the principle that listening to advice leads to a full stomach.

"Okay, I'll send it to you to listen to later."

Yu Wei was going to record a song anyway, so he decided to record a demo of this song as well. Although he had never redeemed it before, he still knew the song.

He didn't dare delay and rushed to the recording studio to record the two songs. After that, "Accomplishment" was sent to the technical department, and the military song was sent to Ye Shengyu.

"Good lad, you've kept me waiting."

Ye Shengyu was lying on a grand chair at home, with the desolate winter scenery of the northern country visible through the window.

He specifically asked for this song, not just to satisfy his curiosity. The New Year's Day cultural performance was approaching, and he wanted to put on a song that would impress the audience.

This song has no accompaniment or elaborate setup; Yu Wei sings it directly, and it's not exactly melodious, but this simple and unadorned singing style best suits the tone of the entire song.

"The cold wind blows and leaves fall"

The army is a green flower

My dear comrade, don't miss home.
Don't think about your mother.

Ye Shengyu sat up abruptly, completely unaware that the long ash from his cigarette had fallen onto his trousers.

This song really shouldn't be played carelessly. After listening to the first line, he realized that Yu Wei's worries were justified. With this melody and these lyrics, it's hard not to feel homesick.

His discerning ear, accustomed to analyzing melodic trends and harmonic configurations, seemed to fail him at this moment.

The lyrics are too simple, almost to the point of being straightforward, and the melody is also too simple, with nothing particularly remarkable about it within the twelve-tone equal temperament.

But these simple things, when combined, become the most precise key, enough to unlock the lock of the heart.

They say tough guys have soft hearts, but which greenhorn can handle this?

The most powerful and moving force of music never comes from its elaborate complexity, but rather from its sharp and incisive simplicity.

At this point, a dilemma arose. He knew the song was inappropriate, but it was indeed of a high standard. If he didn't showcase it openly, wouldn't he be burying a good work?

He slowly stubbed out his cigarette, which had long since gone out, walked to the window, and sighed. No, this song must be heard, but it has to be in a different form.

"You're right, performing at the arts festival is indeed inappropriate."

Yu Wei breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the news. He thought to himself, "I knew it. A large-scale cultural performance like that would surely cause a lot of sadness."
"I think this song could be performed directly on the Spring Festival Gala."

"?"

So he thinks the stage for the arts performance is too small and wants to change to a bigger one?

The music association also has a quota for the Spring Festival Gala. Currently, Ye Shengyu and his group have only booked one song, which is Yu Wei's "Tomorrow Will Be Better".

But now it seems that this song is also acceptable.

Singing this song on a small scale is not ideal, but on the biggest stage in China, it is the work that best conveys the warmth of soldiers and has the potential to become a spiritual symbol.

True tenderness is hidden in the most ordinary barracks, the most mundane longings, and the most straightforward songs.

"Wait a minute..."

Yu Wei was concerned about something else entirely: the music association was going to submit two of his songs to the Spring Festival Gala, and he himself would have to perform as well.

In this way, it's equivalent to him single-handedly handling three programs. Anyone who sees this would say he's a nepotism hire.

(End of this chapter)