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Chapter 55: Read the new chapter to unlock hidden benefits

The lack of commentary wasn't just Yu Wei's imagination.

When he was preparing for the audition for "The Man Who Planted Stars," he discovered that not only were there fewer chapter reviews for the novel, but the number of readers had also decreased.

It wasn't the kind of natural decline in data, but a precipitous drop. The number of readers who were previously stable decreased by a third, and the proportion plummeted.

Yu Wei wondered why he hadn't written anything particularly offensive recently, so why had he inexplicably lost so many readers? This drop in readership was clearly a collapse.

It seems my jinxed bloodline has finally awakened...

No, his collection has been increasing, which means that the readers haven't left; they've simply stopped reading.

Yu Wei casually browsed through the book club's online community and quickly found the culprit: a post about eating well and sleeping on time.

"As a long-time reader of Yu Wei, I really have to say something. This book is just a very ordinary online novel. His songs are very good, but when the plot comes out, the songs haven't been released yet, and by the time the songs are released, I've almost forgotten the plot. The enjoyment points are very disjointed."

"For a better reading experience, I suggest that you develop the habit of reading the relevant chapters after the song is released, and it is even better to read it in conjunction with the song."

Yu Wei was so angry he laughed after reading it. How can I release songs if none of you are reading them? Readers wait for the songs to be released before reading them, while he waits for the readers to read them before he can release songs. It's a vicious cycle.

His heart is so cruel!
Yu Wei was just saying it casually. He knew the reader meant well, and that by helping to maintain the reader's reading experience, he was also saving face for him.

While writing the song first and then releasing it can whet readers' appetites, it can also easily wear down their patience. If the whetting is too intense, readers will feel frustrated when they don't hear the song and will definitely wait until the song is released before watching.

"This is indeed a big problem."

Most readers are music fans, and seeing the song titles appearing in the novel's plot is like seeing delicious food and beautiful women—it just makes them drool.

Fortunately, he currently has a large enough readership, and not many readers have been convinced by "speaking properly and going to bed on time." For now, he has more than enough to exchange for songs, but this approach is definitely not sustainable in the long run.

We need to find a way to keep readers engaged with this book...

"It's almost your turn, Yu Wei."

Yu Wei snapped out of his daze and saw Chi Leying waving at him from the side. The male actor in front of him was already auditioning, and he was next.

Let's secure the male lead for "The Star-Planting Man" first. Although he's planning to change the soundtrack for this scene, the prerequisite is to secure the male lead first.

It's too tasteless to directly steal a role that someone else worked hard to get. Yu Wei still wants to compete properly.

The male actor currently auditioning is named Qi Xi. He is one of the few truly talented actors on the show, with considerable skill in acting. The mentors in the previous episodes gave him high praise.

There are also rumors that he is the crown prince, and the production team always assigns him roles. Yu Wei doesn't know much about this.

In this episode, the male lead from "The Star Planter" is indeed the most distinctive character, and if played well, he is easily remembered.

If he really is the crown prince, then Yu Weike cannot compete with him.

In the movie, the conditions for the male protagonist to teach in the mountain village are harsh. He not only lacks food and clothing, but the house he lives in also leaks water and drafts. Later, he also falls ill. If it were just physical suffering, that would be one thing, but the more important thing is the mental torment.

He was not understood by his family, did not receive respect from the locals, and no children were willing to attend his classes or believe in so-called knowledge.

This kind of plot is not uncommon now, but it was quite novel at the time. Suffering is the right thing to do; the more suffering the protagonist endures, the more it highlights the greatness of his spirit. He is a steadfast warrior.

The audition scene depicted the male lead working in his room after recovering from a serious illness. At this point, near the end of the film, he had already decided to stay.

It must be said that Qi Xi's acting skills are excellent. He successfully portrayed the male lead's pain and struggle. Despite being sick, disheveled, and haggard, he still persevered in his teaching position, which was very touching.

It's no exaggeration to say that his acting skills are so good that everyone can empathize with him even through the screen.

"good."

Lin Yi gave his evaluation directly, and to receive praise from a veteran actor speaks volumes about his acting skills.

For a young actor whose manners are barely presentable, his talent is truly undeniable.

After watching his performance, Chi Leying was already a little worried. She had never seen Yu Wei act before, and she didn't even know if he could act or win.
Yu Wei is in danger!
This is really dangerous. Forget about acting skills, after Qi Luoan's guidance during the MV production, he's only at a beginner level now, and he can't compare to a true talent like Qi Xi at all.

What else can I do but grit my teeth and go for it? You want to see who's more miserable, huh? I'll just go blind on the spot and see who's worse off!

Yu Wei silently made a couple of complaints, but once on stage, he was still performing seriously, without any struggle or seriousness. It looked like... he was playing himself.

She has absolutely no acting skills; she looks more like Yu Wei doing the male lead's work, showing no pain or determination whatsoever. She even smiles while grading students' assignments.

"I can't bear to look!" Chi Leying turned her head away. Sure enough, no one in this world is good at everything. He can write songs and revise scripts, but when it comes to acting, he's barely good enough.

Qi Xi, who had just finished playing, unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried that Yu Wei was hiding his true strength, but he was relieved by Yu Wei's performance.

"Pause."

Lin Yi immediately stopped Yu Wei's performance, but more than questioning him, she was puzzled. Yu Wei's behavior was clearly intentional.

Even if his acting is terrible, a normal person can still put on a serious face and pretend to be profound. The way he is acting like this makes him seem a bit like he's just giving up.

Yu Weizhen is not giving up; this is his personal understanding.

"Teacher, I think most idealists are optimists. Otherwise, how could they get up again and again and overcome one obstacle after another when hit by harsh reality?"

"The protagonist stays here to sow hope. What he does is sacred, what he does is great, what he does is what he dreamed of. He is happy at all times. All the difficulties and hardships are insignificant in the face of this responsibility."

"So I think he shouldn't be in so much pain right now."

In fact, in film and television dramas, many stars who play ordinary people and people from the lower class have a bitter look on their faces because they really live a very hard life. Actors also need to show the painful side to demonstrate their skills.

But people who have a hard life don't usually live like this. How could they get through life if they always had a long face and a hunched back?

Like the protagonist of this movie, a person with strong inner energy, he must be positive and optimistic. Outsiders may think that their conditions are very difficult, but he himself does not feel that he is suffering.

If he feels miserable every day and wallows in self-pity, he won't be able to keep going...

Yu Wei may lack acting skills, but he is truly an ordinary person.

The group was somewhat taken aback by Yu Wei's words. His acting skills were indeed average, but he really had something in terms of understanding the characters.

Cultural workers must be cultured, and actors ultimately compete on their cultural literacy and comprehension skills, in which Yu Wei has a great advantage.

"Your acting skills are indeed a bit lacking, but I'm confident I can help you improve."

Lin Yi's words undoubtedly acknowledged Yu Wei's abilities and demonstrated her choice. Skills and experience can be learned, but this unique understanding is truly invaluable.

Qi Xi had no objection to this; to be honest, he was somewhat persuaded by Yu Wei...

Actually, his performance just now was modeled after the male lead in the original film, but the male lead didn't win any awards back then, not even a nomination. Instead, the female lead won Best Actress and even became a classic in film history with just one look.

This already speaks volumes. In a movie told from the male lead's first-person perspective, the male lead didn't get a single thing, which means his acting wasn't that good.

Qi Xi had reason to suspect that if such a character really existed, he would definitely be just like Yu Wei said.

Only positive, conscientious, and faith-based people can stay in the mountains and sow the seeds of hope.

When the thought came to him, Qi Xi was startled. Compared to the male lead, he seemed more willing to believe that Yu Weicai was right.

……

After the recording of the show was suspended, Yu Wei rushed back to the hotel and worked overtime to finish writing the last episode of the first half of the season of "The Singer-Songwriter".

The competition schedule for this show is quite unique. Each of the two groups filmed several episodes in the first and second halves of the season, and then the final was held by region.

"What methods can we use to ensure a stable reading experience?"

Yu Wei stared blankly for a while, then simply added a note at the end of the chapter.

"Read new chapters to unlock hidden perks."

(End of this chapter)