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

"It's finally getting better."

Xu Zhen was overjoyed as he looked at the show's popularity across the internet. With two shows generating such high levels of discussion, their popularity could finally rival that of the Spring Festival Gala.

Putting these two shows together was undoubtedly a wise move; if they were separated, the relevance of their discussions would be significantly weakened.

It is precisely because the two love songs, featuring two couples, are performed together, with the former echoing the latter, that they have generated such a strong response.

Unexpectedly, Yu Wei's novel on the Spring Festival Gala became a contest he could only win by strategizing and maneuvering...

However, a win is a win. Xu Zhen glanced at the top ten trending topics and saw five or six entries related to the Spring Festival Gala. It seemed that their popularity was still superior.

This is how the Spring Festival Gala should be. It's unreasonable for amateurs to steal the spotlight from the official event, and this can be seen as setting things right.

The power of hype lies in first impressions. They've already gained the upper hand. He wants to see if Yu Wei can turn the tide under these circumstances.
Just as he was basking in his success and watching from the sidelines, the Spring Festival Gala's real-time viewership began to decline again, and Yu Wei's new chapter was released.

Seeing that the next song was going to be performed on the Spring Festival Gala, the audience ran away without hesitation. After all, the next segment of the Spring Festival Gala was going to be a skit, and it would be easy to get hurt if they didn't run away.

According to the usual practice of the Spring Festival Gala, it should be time for a skit on the theme of "filial piety"... I can only say that this kind of preaching is not as effective as Yu Wei's public service advertisement.

Qi Yunming and Ye Ranzhi, unaware of the novel, still spontaneously chose to switch to the novel's Spring Festival Gala.

They changed the script to watch two familiar programs. Now that the familiar faces are gone, it's time to go back and watch Yu Wei again.

Ye Ranzhi was still immersed in the bizarre move of Yu Wei defeating Zhong Qing, which forced her to change her song for the Spring Festival Gala.

Especially when she heard that Yu Wei had gone to compete with Ziru in order to find a husband, Ye Ranzhi was visibly stunned for a moment.

She only knew the result of the competition and thought that Yu Wei wanted to win, so he took the initiative to challenge this song. She didn't expect it to be for such a strange reason.

This guy isn't a competitive person; it seems she clearly misunderstood Yu Wei...

It's understandable that Ye Ranzhi overthinks things, since her limited understanding of Yu Wei comes from what Qi Yuan introduced to her when he was in seclusion learning martial arts here.

What good things could Qi Yuan possibly say?

Just as she finally became curious about this person and decided to get to know him, the latest TV program started.

The new chapter is titled "A Testament to Friendship." You just finished your love trilogy and now you're writing about friendship, huh...?

Netizens are quite curious about what kind of friendship Yu Wei will write; he can't just write something about "friends" and "brothers" going together, can he?

The song is called "Pinky Promise," which sounds quite artistic. Yu Wei specifically wrote in his novel that this was a powerful collaboration, making everyone quite eager to try it out.

What kind of combination can be called a powerful alliance?

The stage for the Spring Festival Gala remained simple, but the air seemed to quiet down the moment the two singers appeared.

Chi Leying wore a silver-white long dress, while Tong Yulu wore a light pink outfit. The two stood in the center of the stage, maintaining a polite and deliberate distance.

Why are there just the two of them?

Even if many viewers don't know the two of them, they can still vaguely sense the subtle relationship between them. Can this be a song about friendship?
Many older parents noticed it immediately and were asking why the two girls were acting like they owed each other money…

For viewers familiar with the two actresses, the shock of this scene was indescribable. It was an open secret that the two rising stars had a long-standing feud.

Since they debuted at the same time three years ago, the rivalry between the two has never stopped.

Their respective fan groups on social media are fiercely opposed, and whenever the other side has new updates, a war of words is inevitable.

In this situation, Yu Weijing arranged for them to sing "Pinky Promise," which seemed to be a song about promises, sweetness, and bonds.

Yu Wei has gone too far with his nonsense!
In a sense, this is indeed a powerful alliance.

In the previous fake competition, he arranged for these two to be in the same group of best friends, and tonight he didn't even bother to pretend.

While netizens were completely bewildered, the people who enjoyed the show were already cheering for Yu Wei. Yes, yes, this is exactly what they wanted to see.

The prelude begins with a wonderful fusion of upbeat electronic notes and traditional folk instruments.

Chi Leying spoke first; her voice was clear as water, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible tension.

Rather than saying she was nervous, she was completely stunned when she received the lyrics and heard that she would be singing a duet with Tong Yulu.

"You are the beginning of the letter, the content of the poem, and the ending of the fairy tale."
You are a miracle for sure

You are as beautiful as the moonlight.

There's an uncomfortable feeling, like the sweet vs. savory faction is trying each other's rice dumplings and tofu pudding...

The audience in front of the screen were dumbfounded after hearing the first sentence. Is this friendship?

The poem begins and the letter ends with "The moonlight is so beautiful." Even an old married couple would find it difficult to utter such words, yet they sang them so easily.

It wasn't easy. Chi Leying had practiced so many times before that she was numb to it and was just singing instinctively.

You are a gift from Santa Claus to my good child.

You are in three thousand beautiful worlds

My little drop of water.

Tong Yulu took over the singing, her voice full of energy, but she was clearly controlling the harmony distance with the other person, which was creepy just to think about.

This lyric is even more exaggerated; first a gift, then water—these two are really playing hard to get…

Netizens thought Yu Wei's arrangement for the two to sing a duet was already purely malicious, but they didn't expect Yu Wei to be even more wicked than they imagined; the lyrics were excessively sweet.

However, no matter how sweet the song was, it was still annoying when Tong Yulu and Chi Leying sang it; they even felt awkward when they looked at each other.

When they sang the chorus, according to the choreography, the two should have smiled at each other and gently hooked their fingers together.

However, during the actual performance, Chi Leying's outstretched hand seemed slightly hesitant, while Tong Yulu's response was too quick; their fingers only briefly touched before immediately separating, as if struck by static electricity. Making money, after all, is nothing to be ashamed of…

This detail was perfectly captured by the high-definition camera, and the comments section erupted in laughter.

"Hahahaha, this embarrassment is overflowing!"

"When their fingers touched, I swear I saw sparks (not the romantic kind)."

"Is Yu Wei a devil? He wrote this song for them to sing?"

"A Testimony of Friendship".

"Am I the only one who thinks this kind of awkwardness is actually quite endearing?"

"Hey, you're not alone! This is way more heartwarming than those deliberately marketed sisterhood stories!"

The rivalry between arch-rivals is more exciting than anything else, and even casual observers who are completely indifferent to it can derive the purest form of enjoyment from it.

Hate lasts longer than love, because when you hate someone, you think about them constantly, and therefore understand them better than anyone else.

Nemesis, nemesis, an enemy for life. A lover may change their mind, but a nemesis won't. Nemesis can be entangled forever...

On stage, the song entered its second verse.

The characteristics of "Pinky Promise" that distinguish it from traditional pop songs begin to emerge. Traditional love songs often use a linear narrative, with the verses laying the groundwork, the chorus elevating the song, the plot twists, and finally the chorus repeating to conclude.

The song's structure is more fragmented, like a series of flashbacks. The lyrics do not have a strict temporal logic, but are connected by emotions.

This kind of illogical but mindlessly sweet song is simply the perfect choice for shipping couples. Who cares why, just ship them!
So let me get a little closer
Because you are so warm
I will become a little stronger.
Because you are too soft.

The lyrics were so saccharine that the audience immediately started having inappropriate thoughts. Coupled with the two's expressionless faces, netizens who enjoy this kind of thing immediately imagined countless scenes.

Don't be fooled by their awkwardness on stage; who knows what they're like in private... They're natural rivals; when they kiss, all they can think about is how to bite each other hard.

"A golden contract for exchanging ring fingers"

Give each other years

We promised to hold hands from now on.

Because it's a long way to go.

The most outrageous line is that they directly exchanged rings on their ring fingers, which means they're getting married! What kind of feelings did Yu Wei have when she wrote this song?
Putting aside the grudges between the singers, this song is actually very sweet and catchy, but the problem now is that we can't let go of it.

After hearing this and looking at the two people on stage, netizens couldn't stop smiling.

The two's already furious fans were stunned when they heard this. From now on, they'll be holding hands? How are they supposed to live?
When Tong Yulu sang this line, she unconsciously glanced at Chi Leying with a complicated expression. Chi Leying turned slightly to the side, avoiding eye contact.

These subtle body language gestures seem particularly abrupt, yet also particularly interesting, in the context of an intimate duet.

After editing the novel's Spring Festival Gala footage, Cheng Xu subtly pointed out the problems with the program, worried that such awkwardness would affect the performance.

But Yu Wei wanted this awkwardness; if the two of them actually sang "Pinky Promise" in a pretentious manner, it would be boring.

These days, netizens love to see the bizarre, the dramatic, the romantic, the things that leave room for endless imagination... The more awkward it is, the more enthusiastically netizens chat about it.

As Yu Wei had predicted, as the song progressed, the viewership ratings rose instead of falling during this period, and discussions about the performance on social media grew exponentially.

Talking about artistic romances may not appeal to everyone, but abstract pairings can be quite entertaining, and everyone can find something of interest in them.

"Pinky Promise" is unconventional in itself; it does not have a clear gender focus, and its emotional expression is more ambiguous and diverse.

Having these two "rivals" sing actually resonated with the song's core message of de-labeling.

Yu Wei's actions, though seemingly malicious, are indeed malicious, but associating this song with a CP (couple pairing) can maximize its influence.

On stage, the song entered its final verse.

As originally planned, there was a small hugging gesture here. Chi Leying and Tong Yulu clearly remembered this choreography, but their body language showed obvious resistance.

Ultimately, they came up with a compromise: they leaned slightly forward, touched shoulders lightly, and then quickly separated.

This reluctant hug is already destined to be the hottest meme material tonight...

The popularity of the "Xiao Yu Yingying" CP expanded rapidly, easily surpassing the previous ones, leaving Qi Yunming stunned.

What's the fun in shipping a serious couple with someone else compared to shipping an abstract one?
"Lady White Snake, Xiaoqing?"

Qi Yunming couldn't help but recall the example he had given. Yu Wei's mind was a bit too clever; he had actually come up with this trick.

Seeing the two's popularity soaring, he once again felt the "madness" of the new era. How come the fans aren't angry about the rivals doing this?
How could they not be angry? Tong Yulu and Chi Leying's fans had already exploded on the spot. They opened the novel to support their idols, only to be hit with a barrage of criticism.

They're creating on-screen couples with celebrities I've always hated; I might as well kill them...

Although the fans on both sides were furious, they did not show it. If they had anger, they would vent it on Yu Wei.
Tonight's reaction from Zhou Mumu's fans is a clear example of how Yu Wei made an example of someone to warn others. Offending him comes at a much higher price, and they dare not do it.

Neither side had a reason to start a war with Yu Wei. They would need his support in the future, and causing trouble would only dig a hole for themselves.
It can only be said that Chi fans and Lu fans are too shrewd; they know very well who they should and shouldn't mess with.

Someone like Yu Wei, with his eccentric personality, formidable strength, and vengeful nature, is clearly a bully in the entertainment industry; it's best to avoid him.

At least this bizarre couple did give them a boost in popularity, and fans, even if they had to hold their noses and avoid them, could at least pretend they didn't see it...

As discussions about "Pinky Promise" and the bickering couple intensified, director Xu Zhen finally couldn't sit still any longer.

The initiative they had worked so hard to gain was just snatched back like that?

Xu Zhen could never have imagined such a method, relying on "enemies singing in duet" to achieve a high level of discussion, which is definitely a heretical cultivation tactic.

"He...he...he cheated!" (End of Chapter)