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

Chapter 66 The Newly Emerging Mage of the Music Scene
"By the way, you guys don't lock the school gates at night during summer vacation, do you?"

Halfway through the program, Yu Wei hurriedly asked another question: "The show 'Beyond Class' starts at 8 o'clock and ends around 9:40, which is already quite late."

He certainly didn't want any dramatic scenario like "Oh no, the school gates are closed, I'm forced to stay overnight," and he couldn't afford to sleep too soundly with strangers in the house...

"No, even if it's locked, it will be around midnight."

Qi Luoan gave him an annoyed look, clearly having already guessed Yu Wei's thoughts. Please, she's not some casual person, okay?

This plot seems a bit clichéd. It would be better if the protagonist went out and got caught in a downpour, got soaked, ran back, took a shower, and didn't even have any clothes to change into...

She's been reading for a long time and has seen this kind of plot many times; it's everywhere in idol dramas.

The photographer was used to the couple's unpredictable and spontaneous interaction style. They did take the photos, but they didn't know how many lines would be useful later.

In the show, Yu Wei was already preparing to audition on the set of "The Star Planter". The audience couldn't help but be a little excited. Since Yu Wei is so good at rewriting scripts, is it possible that he will change his own scenes later?

He changes things wherever he goes; he's a confirmed tyrant on set!
But Yu Wei's next move was somewhat unexpected. He didn't change a single word of the plot, but instead gave the male protagonist a new interpretation based on his own understanding.

He could convince Lin Yi on the show, but with so many viewers after the show aired, Yu Wei's words were clearly not convincing.

Just as there are a thousand Hamlets for a thousand readers, Yu Wei's interpretation of the character is fine, but others who disagree have their own reasons.

The discussion about this matter quickly became a trending topic, but people weren't targeting Yu Wei; rather, they were simply discussing "which is more important, understanding the character or performing the character?"
"Yuan Fang, how do you see?"

"Ask me?" Qi Luoan frowned slightly, then quickly gave his answer, "I think for those with acting skills, understanding is important; for those without acting skills, acting skills are still important."

Her words were very objective. Even though she was familiar with Yu Wei and agreed with Yu Wei's understanding of the role, when it comes to acting, one must first know how to act.

If you know nothing and yet talk a lot about understanding, isn't that just empty talk?
However, Qi Luoan could understand why Lin Yi chose Yu Wei. Acting skills can be practiced, but aptitude varies from person to person. Perhaps Lin Yi valued the future more than the short week of filming.

Qi Luoan's opinion aligns with mainstream online opinion. They believe that Yu Wei's success in passing the audition was due to trickery, and that he wouldn't have performed as well as Qi Xi under any other mentor or with any other script.

Qi Luoan disagreed with the second half of the sentence. If it were a blind script, Yu Wei could have tormented that kid to death, since she had witnessed it firsthand on set.

"By the way, we've passed the preliminary round of the short film competition, and the results will be announced this weekend."

Previously, the formulas for the micro-film competition were all posted on the official website, which hardly attracted any attention. Later, the organizers got smarter and started posting a compilation on various platforms, which interested netizens could then watch themselves.

Short film?
The photographers looked at each other, as if they had heard something incredible. Yu Wei had even secretly filmed a short film, so why hadn't they let a word of it out?

If someone can pass the preliminary selection, they must have something special. I'll definitely keep an eye on them later.

The second half of "Beyond Class" entered a period of intensive filming. The scenes were cut back and forth between four sets, and the pieced-together footage didn't have any highlights. Yu Wei simply opened his phone to see what netizens thought of him.

"Don't even mention Qi Xi being the emperor anymore. Yu Wei, a guest with zero acting skills who just parachuted in, managed to steal his role. Where's the emperor then?"

"Don't compare us, don't compare us. I'm a fan of Yu Wei. Qi Xi acted very well. Maybe Teacher Lin Yi prefers actors with a strong understanding of the character."

"You mean Qi Xi doesn't have a strong understanding of her character?"

Online arguments are all about dominance. Trying to be a peacemaker will only get you beaten up by the other side. There's no right or wrong in these situations; it's all about who shouts the loudest.

Given their respective sizes, it's fair to say that the other party is trying to piggyback on this. On one hand, they want to take advantage of the situation to get rid of the "crown prince" title, and on the other hand, they want to occupy the moral high ground and accuse him of stealing the role.

That doesn't make sense. The competition for the crown prince position has always been like this. If he didn't get the role, can he blame himself for taking it?
"Are you alright? Don't worry about it."

Normally, Qi Luo'an would be happily watching the show, but this time it was Yu Wei who got herself into trouble, so even if she was carefree, she couldn't be happy.

"My Dao heart is shattered; I need someone to comfort me."

Hearing this, Qi Luoan knew it wasn't a big deal. The fact that he didn't delete any posts despite receiving so many negative reviews in the early stages of the novel showed his strong resilience.

"Then you should just comfort yourself."

I was worried for nothing...

Why be a public figure if you're afraid of being criticized? No celebrity is immune to criticism. That's how the entertainment industry is. It doesn't matter how many works you have or what your status is; people will criticize you if they want to.

Being a celebrity is actually not much different from writing a novel. The process of becoming famous is a process of selecting an audience. Some people are just not your type, so there's no need to be anxious about it. After the argument between the two sides lasted for more than twenty minutes, "Beyond Class" finally entered its final performance. The comedic performance of the spy drama took the lead, directly causing the barrage of question marks in the comments.

"It's too early to say. Yu Wei is still better than them."

"Yu Wei is a novice, okay? Shouldn't those who have studied acting for five or six years on the show and still don't have a representative work be reflecting on their own performances?"

"It made me, the prince of variety shows who has never competed with new actors, laugh."

Public opinion shifts so quickly. The show's regular guests completely whitewashed Yu Wei with just one performance. She's just a singer who wasn't good enough, not an actress whose acting was terrible.

Even professionals are like this; is it really necessary to be sarcastic and cynical towards newcomers?

Besides, is Qi Xi's acting really that good? No, it's just passable on TV shows, and her fans like to criticize her everywhere.

It's no surprise that fans are furious that Yu Wei stole the spotlight this time.

"The so-called crown prince is never officially appointed. Whoever's servants are the most enthusiastic is the crown prince."

Qi Luoan's criticism was spot on, and Yu Wei deeply agreed. However, he couldn't continue the conversation because the photographer was taking pictures of him.

The show's crown prince is partly due to Tien Hsin's influence, but also partly due to public opinion. If the production team has chosen the right person to promote, netizens won't say anything.

Qi Xi's performance in the palace drama perfectly proves this point. His acting skills are not as good as his fans claim. What the young emperor needs is arrogance, not impotent rage.

However, it's impossible to make Qi Xi's fans face reality; they will only blame Yu Wei for their idol's failure...

If their Qi Xi were to act in "The Man Who Plants Stars", her performance would definitely be better than it is now!

By the time it was finally Yu Wei's turn to speak on set, the discussion environment for this episode had completely descended into chaos. Haters, trolls, fans, and sycophants were all arguing, and even casual viewers couldn't understand what they were saying.

"That's normal. The more popular a show is, the more heated the arguments will be. If no one is arguing, it means the show is dead."

Qi Luoan is well aware of this. Her performance in the popular variety show "Beyond Class" is consistently ranked in the top three. Controversy is inevitable. Rather than what netizens are talking about, she is more concerned about Yu Wei's performance and the song he hid.

Yu Wei's performance was decent, but it was clear to anyone with eyes that he had improved a lot since the audition. People initially thought he was just there to have fun, but it turns out he really does have some talent.

The netizens, busy with their online battles, typed at an increasingly rapid pace until a melody drifted from the screen.

At first, there were only a few scattered notes, slowly seeping in like water droplets, but soon, the tender voices of children swept through the air, causing everyone's tense emotions to tremble.

"A tiny cloud, slowly drifting over..." The song, carrying the moist scent of mountain flowers and the cool rhythm of ocean waves, gently washes over the burning nerves.

This song is wrong!

By the time everyone realized something was wrong, it was too late. The salty sea breeze they had imagined had swept away the hostility, and the sound of the keyboard had receded like the tide, leaving only the waves blooming layer by layer in the melody.

"The waves are blooming on the sea, and I have just arrived at the seaside..." The azure scene in the lyrics unfolds in the darkness, as if fine sand is flowing through tightly clenched fingers.

This song is addictive; it's made me want to listen to it over and over again. Can children's songs really awaken people's true goodness and beauty?
Yu Wei's song has such a strong sense of nostalgia. These days, there are very few singers who can write such retro songs. They haven't heard such simple and gentle melodies for a long time.

In this chaotic night, Yu Wei's song "Treading the Waves" undoubtedly resonated deeply with them.

"Netizens are planning to crown you the 'Music World Mage'."

"Ok?"

There's a sorcerer in the music industry, isn't there? He wouldn't dare steal that title.

"It's not like a magician performing rituals. Netizens feel that your songs are truly magical. After listening to them, they feel purified, not only calmed down but even a little sad."

Because of the amazing arrangement of this background music, "The Star-Planter" directly won the best of the night, and the previous debates have long been proven. Can anyone else besides Yu Wei achieve this?

Do you understand the true value of our newly minted music magician? If acting skills aren't enough, the atmosphere makes up for it—that's real musical magic.

"Then let's not call me a mage. If all else fails, call me a music industry pastor. Pastors really have a purifying effect."

How could he possibly dare to lay a finger on such a prestigious title as "Master"?
(End of this chapter)