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

The overtones of the prelude, transmitted through a top-notch sound system, penetrated the hustle and bustle of countless homes, and the melody of "Free and Easy" slowly unfolded.

The singer surnamed Chen's voice soared to its peak amidst the accompaniment, then abruptly stopped. The song evoked the beautiful, poetic scenery of a free and unfettered land.

A singer surnamed Chen? Who is that?
Readers familiar with Yu Wei will immediately recognize that this character in the new chapter is no ordinary person. Extras don't deserve names, while those with names and surnames are usually the ones with important roles.

This is the first time in Yu Wei's novels that only the surname is given and not the given name. Of course, it's also possible that the kid deliberately wrote only four characters to pad the word count...

Readers, their curiosity piqued, immediately returned to CCTV's live broadcast room. Anything recommended by Yu Wei must be a good work, so giving it a listen was definitely worthwhile.

It's clear that the audience's focus on the two Spring Festival Galas has shifted. If it weren't for Yu Wei's new chapter, many people probably wouldn't bother going back to watch it.

They clicked on it out of boredom and found that CCTV's Spring Festival Gala was broadcasting a short film about going home, with the background music being "Free and Easy," which was mentioned in the novel.

It's Chen Ping's song, I wondered who it was...

Wait a minute!

They were all a little confused for a moment. Everyone should have heard Chen Ping's songs, so where did this song come from?
CCTV has dared to credit him, so the author of this song is definitely real. In other words, this person has released another posthumous work.

This should have been explosive news, but at this moment, the audience just wanted to say "Oh," as if it wasn't that shocking.
Chen Ping's influence remains strong; this song, if played under normal circumstances, would definitely cause a sensation, but tonight...

It can only be said that the audience's energy is limited. After being bombarded with high-quality programs from both Spring Festival Galas, their energy has been completely exhausted.

This song is certainly a feast, even a state banquet, but they've already been fed a full Manchu Han Imperial Feast, they're stuffed to the brim.

The beginning was fine, but Yu Weigang's "Yun Gong Xun Yin" had a really strong aftereffect. Sometimes the power of instrumental music is much greater than that of songs. Once you get into it, you can't get out of it for a while.

"The Sound of Cloud Palace" is not simply pleasant to listen to, but a more complex and all-encompassing impact, serving as both a cultural resonance and a spiritual totem.

This performance was more moving than any other program tonight, and many viewers, regardless of age or status, are still watching it on repeat.

The audience even felt that their aesthetic perception had been refreshed. They realized that the piano could be played in this way, not only with Beethoven's passion or Chopin's poetry, but also to tell a story with an artistic Eastern flavor.

"Yun Gong Xun Yin"—looking back now, this name is truly a perfect match.

They "heard" the gathering and dispersing of clouds and mist, the appearance and disappearance of palaces, and heard a kind of swift and solemn "celestial sound".

After listening to this piece, the audience felt that all the subsequent performances paled in comparison; no one could compare, not even Chen Ping.

This is a strange sensory delay and aesthetic elevation.

The experience threshold was raised too high, so high that even the most enjoyable programs that followed inevitably appeared overshadowed by a dull filter.

It's not that the later programs were bad, but rather that everyone's artistic senses seemed to be still intoxicated by that high-proof wine called "Cloud Palace Melody," and they couldn't taste the flavors of other drinks for the time being.

In short, they've been spoiled by this piece; none of the other works tonight have had such a wide-ranging impact.

Before this piece of music, who dares to claim invincibility, who dares to say they are undefeated?

Although the Spring Festival Gala may not seem to be over yet, the most stunning program has already been identified: it is the ethereal music rooted in everyone's hearts.

Without a doubt, Yu Wei is the absolute GOAT tonight. Even if Chen Ping is the undisputed number one, he can only be the number one for 364 days from now on.

On New Year's Eve, everyone had someone else in mind to name the first person.

Thus, Yu Wei's novel-driven approach failed for the first time; the audience watched the short film with little interest, while their minds were still replaying the previous song.

Yu Wei, backstage at the Spring Festival Gala, was completely unaware that he had achieved a "cultural upgrade," and he was dealing with the mess he had caused.

To be precise, it should be called a "battleground"?

Shi Chonglin believes he should delve deeper into the field of piano, incorporating Eastern charm into his piano compositions, and that going international is not a dream.

Li Bingwen believes that "The Sound of Cloud Palace" is more suitable as background music, as it needs visuals, a story, and space to unfold its narrative.

From this perspective, the elder Li was undoubtedly right. This piece of music was originally the background music for "Journey to the West". When paired with the visuals, the audiovisual experience would definitely be elevated to another level.

However, he could understand Shi Chonglin's idea; cultural export should be a common goal for all artists.

"Both of you!"

Xu Zhen first glanced at Yu Wei with a resentful look before stepping forward to interrupt Shi Chonglin and Li Bingwen's debate.

How's the art exchange going?

He directly characterized the matter as an art exchange to prevent people from making unfounded claims. What's wrong with artists exchanging their thoughts after watching a show?

From Yu Wei's perspective, Director Xu's words were neither humble nor arrogant. He neither directly stopped them nor made any polite requests. He started with a question and let them figure it out themselves.

"almost."

Shi Chonglin coughed lightly. He didn't think there was anything wrong with his behavior; he was just a little tired.

He returned the phone to Yu Wei and then formally invited him, saying that if Yu Wei wanted, he could take him to shine on the international stage.

Let's participate in an international music festival first, and then I played this piece, "The Melodious Sounds of the Cloud Palace," and the foreigners were completely dumbfounded...

As soon as Yu Wei took the phone, he heard Li Bingwen's objection on the other end: "Why are you always going abroad? If you work with him on soundtracks, you'll definitely leave behind more timeless masterpieces."

The choice was given to Yu Wei, and even Xu Zhen was a little curious about what he would choose.

Of his many roles, author and screenwriter work behind the scenes, singer and actor perform in front of the camera, and now he simply has two more options. "I'll think about it."

Both paths offered Yu Wei the opportunity to advance further, but he wasn't that driven by ambition and wasn't in a hurry to make a decision.

Aside from being hard on the hands, piano performances have no downsides. Wearing a tuxedo and a little bow tie, you're simply elegant, absolutely elegant.

They're good at composing soundtracks too. Works like "The Little Knife Society Overture" and "Never Forget" are classics, and it would be a shame not to use them.

If someone else said this, everyone would think it was pretentious—two big shots sincerely inviting him and he's even considering it. But this is Yu Wei, and he certainly has the right to consider it.

Even if he takes several years to consider it, these two are probably willing to wait. After all, he really has something to offer. He single-handedly stirred up the whole situation like this, and you really have to admire him.

Shi Chonglin and Li Bingwen readily accepted this. Such matters need to be considered. The more cautious Yu Weiyue was, the more he valued this matter, which was a good thing.

Seeing this, the two stopped arguing. One hung up the phone, and the other packed up their things and prepared to leave.

They have already made their own advantages very clear; it's just a matter of how Yu Wei chooses.

"Good good."

Ye Shengyu stepped forward and patted Yu Wei on the shoulder. He was the first person to be so openly attacked by these two without regard for their status.

Although Ye Shengyu was the real instigator of this whole thing, he was the one who invited Xiao Shi and recommended Lao Li...

"Teacher Yu, please continue writing."

Xu Zhen suddenly snorted a couple of times, his dissatisfaction evident in his words. This was the first time he had faced Yu Wei face-to-face since the start of the Spring Festival Gala, so it was no wonder he felt uncomfortable.

Yu Wei, you've caused me so much suffering!
If he didn't have to continue working behind the scenes for the Spring Festival Gala, he would definitely have chatted with Yu Wei about life.

It seems that Director Xu already knows about his novel writing and his attempts to guide readers. Yu Wei, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have any reaction, since writing novels isn't illegal.

This tactic may be underhanded, but it's easy to use; nobody's stopping them if they want to write it...

Xu Zhen knew this principle, so he could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger. This was what people did, and writing novels was wrong.

Who would have thought that Yu Wei would ultimately outmaneuver him using the most unremarkable skill of writing novels?

Although his Spring Festival Gala performance was of such high quality that he could have become popular even without the novel as a draw, the buzz would likely spread slowly.

With novels as the anchor point, viewers will only access the work faster; this is an open strategy, and they really can't stop it.

How much discussion is there about "Ziroom"?

Back at the control room, Xu Zhen immediately asked about the song's impact, since short videos like this definitely don't get good ratings.

He has a clear vision for this song: Chen Ping's "return to the Spring Festival Gala" is the real highlight. It has sentimental value and commemorative significance, and has a good chance of becoming the center of attention.

He's the first person in the history of the entertainment industry, he can't possibly have no influence at all...

The staff member hesitated, but Xu Zhen instantly understood his expression. Now even their last lifeline was gone.

On social media, Chen Ping's song is quite popular, but it hasn't yet broken into the top 20, so its popularity can't be considered explosive.

Chen Ping's influence has always been there, but Yu Wei delivered a stellar performance tonight, showcasing a plethora of high-quality programs.

Let alone Chen Ping's song, even if Chen Ping were still alive, he would have a hard time competing with Yu Wei tonight. Tonight, he is undoubtedly the number one.

Xu Zhen was a bit skeptical, so he clicked on the relevant topic and immediately saw someone cursing him.

"Is the Spring Festival Gala director an idiot? Why didn't he bring out such a heavyweight program earlier? Everyone would be exhausted by now."

Xu Zhen felt like a million horses were galloping through his mind. Damn it, did he not want to put this program at the beginning?
He wanted to put it at the front, but Yu Wei pushed it down, so he could only put it in the short film. Even for this, he was still being criticized. Who could he complain to?

He endured being humiliated by the novel on the Spring Festival Gala, and he also endured being framed by Yu Wei in his novel, but this time he was truly on the verge of tears.

Organizing a Spring Festival Gala is no easy task for me...

Just as Xu Zhen was about to break down, he noticed the gradually rising viewership ratings, which had not only returned to normal but were even higher than usual.

what happened?

They didn't do anything, so it can only mean that the opponent made a move. Xu Zhen subconsciously clicked on Yu Wei's novel and found that in the new chapter, he recommended two Spring Festival Gala programs in a row.

"Ziru" came first, followed by Lin Yuting's "Sunshine Always Comes After the Storm".

Taking this opportunity, Yu Wei called all the audience members to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

Before the countdown to the Spring Festival Gala, the two groups met again. Due to the high-quality program of Yu Wei, the combined audience of both sides was even higher than the average rating of previous years.

Isn't this another example of 1+1>2?

As the ratings hit new highs, Xu Zhen finally couldn't hold back her tears.

"It's a good thing you still have some conscience."

Actually, Yu Wei just wanted to piggyback on the countdown; their makeshift team couldn't put on a countdown with any real ceremony...

Everyone dispersed after the New Year's Eve countdown; I didn't linger to go inside. (End of Chapter)