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

Nine out of ten are wrong.

Although Xu Zhen is not in the music field, he has organized many galas over the years, including New Year's Eve galas, Spring Festival galas, Lantern Festival galas, and Mid-Autumn Festival galas.

He knew very well what such an extremely catchy song meant; in the face of widespread popularity, all the emotional impact and program atmosphere were meaningless.

The song "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style" took the route of being powerful and popular overnight, and who cared about anything else?
There were many musical releases tonight, but this song is definitely no less catchy.

By the time Xu Zhen sensed the impending crisis, it was too late. Yu Wei and Qi Luoan on stage were getting into their stride, and the second part of the song officially began.

The lyrics and melody were the same as before, but with Yu Wei's addition, the effect was completely different. The male and female voices formed a wonderful harmony at this moment, as tacitly as a combination.

Then, the melody and rhythm begin to intertwine, making the whole song even more catchy.

Qi Luoan sang a soaring intro, and Yu Wei immediately responded with a low murmur. The melody became clear, with a distinct upward slope, and the rhythmic drumbeats were faintly tangible.

The two's performance became a true reflection of "If we're going to sing, we'll sing it the most enjoyably." The audience was completely swept up by the song, and they didn't care about the lyrics or the melody; they just wanted to get hyped!
Singing the most dazzling ethnic style in a leisurely manner

Let love sweep away all the dust.

The young people in front of the TV sat up straight; even they couldn't resist such an exciting song.

On stage, the tension between the two intensified.

The chorus continued, the sound waves rising higher and higher, the rhythmic beats deeply ingrained in the eardrums of every listener, lingering thereafter.

The rhythm is simple, brisk, and even a bit rustic, but this rusticity is precisely what the Spring Festival Gala lacks most these days.

It is the drum of Yangko dance, the gong of harvest, the rhythm stomped out and sweated out on the land for thousands of years.

The song is called "Ethnic Style," but it should actually be called "National Style." Regardless of age, gender, or region, listeners will be moved by this song.

Chen Jinyi in the lounge was completely absorbed in the rhythm. Just as she guessed, Yu Wei wanted to be a singer for the people more than an artist.

The question of why Yu Wei wanted to hold a novel-themed Spring Festival Gala has now been answered clearly: he just wanted to make something that would make everyone happy.

"The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend" is such a work. It does not need to be analyzed from an artistic or musical perspective. It is not a limited-edition song for the Chinese New Year, nor does it need to rely on emotional resonance to deeply touch people's hearts.

There's no need for interpretation or analysis; the purpose of this song is simply to make the audience happy.

By the time the final chorus began, viewers at home were already somewhat captivated.

They no longer thought the song was "uncool," but instead began to appreciate the pure, unadulterated joy it conveyed.

The children are gently swaying on the sofa, while the elders are tapping their fingers on their knees to the beat. This song can appeal to three generations at the same time.

That night, countless people in front of their televisions in every household got to know this song and also rediscovered the meaning of the term "brainwashing hit".

It is no longer a derogatory term, but has become a synonym for a cultural phenomenon.

Truly good music should be like this: simple enough for everyone to sing along to, rich enough to stand the test of time; so rustic that it becomes trendy, so commonplace that it naturally transforms into art.

The performance on screen also reached its climax.

Yu Wei and Qi Luoan stood back to back, singing in different directions, yet their voices blended harmoniously into one.

When they sang the words "the most dazzling ethnic style," they turned around at the same time, faced each other, and stretched out their arms, their palms almost touching but not actually making contact.

This gesture is full of symbolism, as if it were a connection between two musical worlds, a dialogue between tradition and modernity.

The last phrase, "Stay," was repeated with their voices gradually increasing and decreasing in volume, rising and falling like the tide.

The stage lights also changed brightness and darkness. When the ground light and shadows shone for the last time, the music stopped abruptly, and the lights instantly turned off, leaving only two spotlights shining on the two singers respectively.

Fine beads of sweat glistened on their foreheads, and their faces radiated a mixture of satisfaction and exhaustion after the performance.

Yu Wei and Qi Luoan seemed to hear applause from television viewers across the country. They smiled at each other and then bowed to the audience.

It wasn't until the song ended that Xu Zhen came to his senses. To be honest, he knew something was wrong when he unconsciously started nodding along with the rhythm.

His wife would definitely like this song, and so would his sister-in-law... While listening to the song, he could even imagine his relatives and friends enjoying it.

Realizing this, Xu Zhen fell silent.

There is no such thing as winning or losing among excellent works, but there is a difference between programs. He watched as the ratings of the gala continued to decline, and his feelings were extremely complicated.

While the novel "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style" sparked a craze during the Spring Festival Gala, their popularity hit a new low. Audiences have limited energy, and they will choose better and more authentic content.

At this point, there was no need for him to be stubborn. Yu Wei's party was more down-to-earth and more exciting than his.

The programs over there are all top-notch, while their Spring Festival Gala is a mixed bag, with many programs being flashy but impractical. He didn't even want to perform those comedy sketches.

After accepting this, Xu Zhen felt somewhat relieved.

The moment I admit defeat, I suddenly feel the vastness of the world...

Xu Zhen has accepted this reality, but he won't sit idly by. His previous aggressive preparations were for the sake of saving face and avoiding blame, but now it's out of a sense of responsibility. As the chief director, he must stand firm in his post and fight Yu Wei to the very end!

He stood behind the control room, with more than twenty monitor screens in front of him, like a constantly jumping jigsaw puzzle.

The real-time viewership curve on the left was somewhat unbearable to look at, while on screen number 4 on the right, a dancer's headset slipped off.

He didn't get distracted and reached his hand to the side and behind him. Feng Qi immediately slapped another walkie-talkie into his palm: "Costume team, actor number 7 in section 3 has a headset malfunction. Fix it within 10 seconds."

The situation is somewhat serious. Yu Wei's program has almost finished airing, and there will be a one-hour gap between 10:30 and 11:30.

During this period, we can only hope that other programs will hold us up.

"The stalemate is over."

Yu Wei received the data sent by Sister Liu and quickly understood the current situation.

The Spring Festival Gala for Novels, which had previously been in a weak position, has now officially earned the right to compete with CCTV, thanks to its slow development over a few hours and the influence of "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend".

Previously, Yu Wei updated the novel to guide the audience and maximize its popularity in order to cater to both programs.

But now, CCTV has very few programs left, and the remaining slots are at the very end, so there's no need for him to do anything more.

He couldn't be too harsh on his own people, and since the rest of the shows were just for show, there was no need to hide anything anymore.

Yu Wei's extra chapters will end here. He will no longer interfere with the game and let the audience make their own choices based on their own feelings, so as to avoid one-sided guidance and avoid giving others grounds for criticism.

Turn-based combat is over, children; what follows is a massacre…

Knowing the program list in advance, Yu Wei made targeted arrangements for the Spring Festival Gala. The remaining programs highly overlapped between the two sides, and the two branches would directly intersect, resulting in real competition.

After the dance performance, the crosstalk performance of the Spring Festival Gala is about to begin, and the classic skit "Selling Crutches" will follow the novel Spring Festival Gala performance "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style".

This is a classic sketch that cannot be ignored in the Spring Festival Gala, and it is also one of Zhao Benshan's representative works. In order to play it safe, Yu Wei put it first.

Its rival is called "New Crosstalk in the Intelligent Era," which closely follows current events and features AI as the straight man.

AI-generated content is actually quite interesting, and it would definitely be considered innovative if it were performed on the Spring Festival Gala stage. However, the problem is that their innovation is not thorough.

Because it was a large stage, they didn't dare use real AI, so they adopted the format of crosstalk actors pretending to be AI and speaking.

The straight man is still the same straight man, so after all the performances, it's essentially the same thing in a different guise. And because the real person is forcibly acting stupid, it looks particularly awkward.

The essence of AI jokes is AI; without AI, they're just classic stand-up comedy routines that capitalize on technological advancements.

The idea was good, but the execution was terrible...

This is something the audience feels particularly strongly about. If a real AI were to be the straight man, people would find it amusing, but when a comedian talks about how great AI is, it sounds like a blatant advertisement.

Well, they've come here with a mission: to boast about technological advancements.

Viewers who felt bored did not hesitate to change the channel and watch the novel-themed Spring Festival Gala from afar.

Although Yu Wei did not offer any advice, after experiencing it firsthand over the past few hours, they had gained a general understanding of the parties on both sides.

This time, they chose to trust their own judgment.

As netizens predicted, Yu Wei's side immediately presented the main course: the skit "Selling Crutches," starring Meng Han, Su Xinnan, and Lin Puyan—a truly luxurious cast.

Yu Wei's py deal was quite successful, and Nan Jie's arrival was just in time. At that time, he decided to have the three of them replicate the Iron Triangle.

Lin Puyan is funny-looking and cunning. Yu Wei cast him as a conman, while Teacher Meng, being more honest, suffered because of his big head...

Thankfully, he didn't lose his head when he headbanged while singing rock.

The stage lights came on, and Lin Puyan was wearing an old cotton-padded coat that was neither too long nor too short, a wrinkled hat, and his mouth was drooping, but his eyes held a sly and mischievous glint.

Su Xinnan deliberately put on a simple and rustic makeup, and followed beside him with a look of "I believe your nonsense" and helplessness.

The moment the two of them stood there, before they even spoke, their earthy, street-street vibe emanated from them, a stark contrast to their usual gleaming stage personas.

That's the good thing about veterans; they're easy to train and don't have any inhibitions when it comes to making fun of themselves or others.

Listening to the interaction between the two, the audience quickly realized that they were trying to scam someone.

A skit told from the perspective of a conman hasn't been on the Spring Festival Gala stage for a long time. The Spring Festival Gala can only have misunderstandings, not real bad guys.

There aren't as many concerns about novels on the Spring Festival Gala. In this day and age, with the severe information explosion, everyone still has a sense of right and wrong and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. As long as it's funny, that's fine.

When the two decided to sell the child, the victim, played by Meng Han, made his official entrance on a bicycle.

To get closer to the character, he specially changed into an honest and simple outfit. When the audience saw this, they couldn't help but laugh. Were they bullying an honest person?
When others write a script like this, people will ask about the source of their inspiration, but if it's Yu Wei, the inspiration is immediately apparent.

This kid is inherently wicked, which fits his character perfectly. (End of Chapter)