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

Mutouren: [I don't think I've ever heard of this...]
What a coincidence! Everyone involved in the filming of the movie has heard this song, "Chrysanthemum Terrace," except for Zhou Mumu, who wasn't present at the time.

The song is now perfectly matched against her, which shows that the matching mechanism is perfect, filling in whatever is missing.

It's normal that they haven't heard of it. There are plenty of songs by Yu Wei that they haven't heard before. What puzzled Zhou Mumu was why no one was saying anything.

After Yu Wei posted the song title, the entire group fell silent. What's wrong with this song?

Great Ape: [Haha, participation is key.]
Qi Yuan's broken ice reply became the last straw that broke Zhou Mumu's back; he hadn't said that just now.

His initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness is laughable...

Even if she were stupid, she could tell that this song "Chrysanthemum Terrace" was probably not simple. What should she do?

Wong Fei-hung: [Just do your best.]
Fei Hong had heard this song on set, so he naturally understood that Mu Mu's chances of winning this battle were slim. At that time, Yu Wei had only sung a few lines and had already captivated everyone, let alone the full group.

The silence of everyone speaks volumes. That song even has many groundbreaking designs, which are definitely not something that Mumu can defeat at this stage.

Yu Wei is still... too reckless.

This is An Shilei: [How could they be so ruthless towards their own people?]
Readers are saying it's a sect competition, which clearly confirms the connection between the contestant and Yu Wei. What sect would kill its disciples during a trial?

If he continues like this, the Yu family will eventually have no successors.

It wasn't that Yu Wei was being ruthless towards his own people. There was a reason why he chose the song "Chrysanthemum Terrace." As a song featured in "Goodbye Mr. Loser," it was part of the film's promotional plan.

Yu Wei had already decided on a promotional strategy of "one song and one trailer". The movie had been filmed for some time, and the final film was not yet ready, but several promotional videos were already prepared.

This song was composed by Zhou Mulun, and it was perfect for the competition. It also allowed the movie to capitalize on the popularity of the fake competition and maximize profits.

Aside from Zhou Mumu suffering a slight loss, it's a perfect win-win situation. It's just that he'll have to bear the blame for the poor performance.

Honestly, even if he didn't use "Chrysanthemum Terrace," Zhou Mumu still wouldn't win; she was just unlucky to be matched with this person.

Mutouren: [Then I'd still like to give my elimination speech.]
Although Zhou Mumu had never heard the song, the serious attitude of the group members proved everything. Even Shen Yutong remained silent, indicating that she dared not even think about the song.

The others still had the energy to sympathize with her, but the three contestants who hadn't been eliminated yet were already numb. With Yu Wei being so cunning, it was bound to be bad news for them when it was their turn.

It's best to prepare in advance, lest you be caught off guard. A disciple who doesn't want to be the sect leader isn't a good disciple; it just means they all have a rebellious streak...

The next day, Yu Wei updated the relevant chapters for the first round of the sixteen to eight competition on time. In addition to the specific performance scenes, he also included the scathing comments from the group members the day before.

He had his reasons for doing this; with the novel's popularity soaring, it was a good thing to give his friends more exposure.

Even if they're eliminated, they can still act as audience NPCs. Their popularity rose after the Spring Festival Gala, and their names, which already attract attention, can help them get some comments.

Once they're inside the Soul Refining Banner, they'll be squeezed dry, and once they're eliminated, they can't escape.

"Because of love"

Not easily saddened
Therefore, everything appears to be a picture of happiness.

Fei Hong and Zhou Mumu smiled at each other, and the moment their eyes met, the scene was as beautiful as a poster for a romantic movie.

The vast majority of the audience was engrossed in the performance; however, a few contestants frowned slightly.

Zhang Lingye murmured, "Fei Hong's throaty tone is a bit too much. In order to create a sense of vicissitude, he sacrificed the openness of the first sentence."

The plan was wonderful, but reality was cruel. A reader who read this immediately commented: "You lousy top 24 guy, you're even giving reviews?"

Upon discovering this comment, Qi Luoan immediately took a screenshot and posted it in the group chat, causing the entire group to burst into laughter.

Netizens are ruthlessly attacking people's spirits, not just killing them.

The reader who made the comment didn't mean any harm; Zhang Lingye was eliminated in the third round in the novel, so the comment was just a joke.

He was only joking about a fictional character, not the real Zhang Lingye.

If Yu Wei made this up, that would be fine, but the problem is that these are Zhang Lingye's exact words in the group chat yesterday.

Yu Wei secretly wrote it into the novel, and coupled with the reader's teasing comment, it was full of laughs, and the fun directly broke through the dimensional barrier.

Chapter Three: [Holy shit!]
I got scolded for no reason. Who can I complain to? So what if I'm in the top 24? Does that mean I'm not qualified to comment on my friends?

I'll remember you, Badangel.

Zhang Lingye grew angrier the more he thought about it, so he simply went to the novel's comment section and replied: "Brother, don't post everything outside. A man has his pride."

Little did anyone know that his unintentional act would soon attract a large number of netizens to watch, and it turned out that what Yu Wei wrote was actually true.
The author actually plagiarized messages from group members, what a scoundrel...

Zhang Lingye's reader ID is Zhang San 33, which is quite recognizable. It's really funny that the person in question personally got involved. The audience talked about it for a long time, and it even became a trending topic.

It's quite common for comments and interactions to trend on social media in the entertainment industry, but this is the first time it's happened on a novel platform.

The others in the group realized belatedly, "Oh dear, why didn't they think of that? They should have just posted comments online with their real names every day!"

It's not too late to discover this now, as their comments happen to appear later in Yu Wei's post, so you can easily identify them. Nobody wants to get caught up in a trending topic; chatting and joking around can boost engagement, and netizens love it, so why not?
In the past, no one would have watched these kinds of posts, but after the Spring Festival Gala, their popularity skyrocketed.

In addition, their relationship with Yu Wei makes this interaction feel like a reality show. Although it's a text-based show, it still has quite a few viewers who enjoy watching it.

The appeal of reality shows lies in the voyeuristic instinct and emotional connection. With Yu Wei's writing, everyone knows their usual topics and can also appreciate their friendship.

This kind of cross-dimensional interaction is no different from a reality show, but because it is based on the plot of a novel, it might be called a fake show.

You have to admit Yu Wei is a genius. He can make a fuss just by copying a couple of sentences from a group chat. You can only say that the more he copies, the more people like to read.

Of course, this is assuming there's no padding in the word count.

"I acknowledge Qi Yuan's strength. He even said Zhou Mumu has a chance of winning. Could it be that..."

"It's probably just words of comfort to a friend. Didn't you see that everyone is basically offering encouragement?"

"I disagree. Don't question the judgment of professional singers. No matter how strong Zhou Mulun is, he's just a puppet. 'Because of Love' is such a good song."

"I agree. I trust Yu's team's judgment. The bi-weekly battle is a 50/50 chance, at most 40/60."

The words everyone used to comfort Zhou Mumu yesterday, when they appeared in the main text, actually misled the readers' judgment. The outcome is still uncertain.

This uproar continued until the second chapter was updated that evening. At the same time as the new chapter was released, Yu Wei uploaded the match video of both sides.

Zhou Mumu's "Because of Love" is almost identical to the Spring Festival Gala version. This time, they chose an everyday setting to make it easier for the audience to resonate with the performance.

Just as Shen Yutong commented, the two singers' singing skills are indeed average, but a program that can be performed on the Spring Festival Gala can't be too bad, and it still has the familiar feel.

What surprised netizens was Zhou Mulun's competition video. Originally, the video of the indigenous singer had no visuals, only a loop of lyrics.

But this time is different. This time, "Chrysanthemum Terrace" has a video cover, and the center position is Yu Wei wearing a black and white school uniform...

what is this?
Everyone's first reaction was that Yu Wei had sent the wrong video, but their bodies betrayed them, and they clicked on it without thinking.

Unlike the previous indigenous songs that went straight to the point, this video started with a brief black screen, followed by white subtitles appearing line by line.

Movie trailer: Goodbye Mr. Loser - Chrysanthemum Terrace Episode.

Upon seeing the familiar words, longtime readers felt their pupils shrink. It had finally arrived; they had finally gotten the pie in the sky that Yu Wei had promised.

They've been waiting for this movie for so long, they're practically dying of anticipation, and finally they've seen the legendary trailer.

Life isn't as predictable as fiction or entertainment novels; it's quite normal for a movie to take several years from its initial planning stages to its release.

Everyone understands the logic, but readers' lives matter too; if the film isn't released soon, they're really going to cause trouble...

Initially, netizens had some doubts about this movie, thinking that Yu Wei couldn't write comedy, but after watching the Spring Festival Gala, they could only say that it lacked vision.

Now who dares to say that Yu Wei doesn't understand comedy? Hurry up and bring out the movie!
The movie won't be available anytime soon, so let's watch a trailer first. Today's promotion was so unexpected that netizens almost forgot about the competition.

The first note sounded only after the subtitles disappeared.

A crisp, yet heavy, piano note fell from a great height, not with a crash, but with a soft "ding".

The ripples, in the form of hearing, circled from the ears into the skull, spreading along nerve fibers to the limbs and bones.

Netizens instinctively held their breath; this song is clearly not simple... Why is the movie's promotional song so extravagant?
A few clear, cool notes fell one after another, outlining a kind of empty outline. The melody of this song was simple to the point of being naive, but the ending of each note carried a lingering coolness.

At the very end of this cool and serene prelude, the strings, like a tide quietly rising on the horizon, surged up gently.

Your tears are gentle yet wounded.
The pale crescent moon hooks onto the past.

The moment the singer opened her mouth, they felt a distinct shiver. It was the same familiar feeling; the indistinct singing style added a touch of haziness to the moonlight, and it was very distinctive.

Yu Wei's native character is vividly portrayed, which is a characteristic of Zhou Mulun.

He pronounced the word "wounded" very lightly, its delicate yet wounded quality conveying a sense of helpless decline.

The atmosphere is created as soon as one line is sung; how can you fight like that?
Realizing this was a competition, netizens instinctively made a judgment: there's no need for a direct comparison; the difference in the aura between a Mahayana stage cultivator and a Nascent Soul stage cultivator is immediately apparent.

Indigenous singers are already very talented, and with such a charming new song, Zhou Mumu is bound to win.

The netizen who made the wrong bet got angry, blaming Qi Yuan for his misleading comments...

There's still a chance to win. Where is the chance to win? If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. You don't even have this much insight, yet you dare to play music!

Qi Yuan: ?
What netizens find most puzzling is Yu Wei's approach: releasing a new song of this caliber directly into a movie trailer—a spectacle that others can't replicate.

If they weren't mistaken, the promotional video seemed to have a special note at the end: "Chrysanthemum Terrace Episode," clearly indicating it's a series.

So, the other trailers for this movie also feature new songs? (End of Chapter)