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

Chapter 73 We are already far removed from humanity
The moment the door to the private room closed, the noise from the outside world was completely shut out.

Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye sat facing each other in the soft leather sofa. Several empty beer bottles were scattered haphazardly on the table, and two newly opened cans of raw beer were bubbling with fine white foam.

"I'm not drinking anymore. I have to record a variety show tomorrow morning, and I might mess things up if I drink too much."

Zhang Lingye was recording a travel variety show called "Travel Around the World". The filming location was not far from Qi Yuan's home. He knew his former teammate's temperament very well, so he used this as an excuse to invite him out.

It was called a gathering, but it was actually a heart-to-heart talk...

Qi Yuan tilted his head back and took a big gulp. His Adam's apple bobbed as the icy liquid slid down, but his throat felt like it had been scorched by fire, making him wince and hiss.

For some reason, he suddenly recalled the scene of him giving Yu Wei water before the Tearful Group disbanded, when he also tilted his head back and took a big gulp.

Times have changed. The naive young man who used to be taken care of by him has now surpassed him and become a hot commodity in the entertainment industry.

Wine stains trickled down his lips to the collar of his black T-shirt, leaving a deep mark. Qi Yuan wiped his mouth with his sleeve, crushed the empty can, and threw it into the corner trash can with a clatter.

"Are you isolating me?"

Actually, Yu Wei's acting in "The Tuner" far surpassed his, but that wasn't what upset him the most. What truly saddened him was feeling like an outsider, knowing nothing at all...

But he also knew that he couldn't blame anyone else for this. Neither Zhang Lingye nor An'an had any obligation to report to him. Ultimately, it was his mentality that was the problem.

Losing is easy, but admitting defeat is really hard.

Zhang Lingye didn't reply, but simply pushed the half-full can in his hand over and tapped the aluminum can with his fingertips.

In fact, everyone is the same. It's impossible for him not to feel resentful when he sees his former teammates rise to the top. But compared to Qi Yuan, he has a clearer understanding of his own position.

There's no need for an ordinary person to compete with a master. For him, following Yu Wei might be the best way out.

He received a new variety show offer just two days after "The Tuner" became a hit. It's hard to say that Yu Wei's influence wasn't a factor in this; he benefited from Yu Wei's success.

"Have you ever heard the saying?" Qi Yuan raised his hand and poured the rest of the wine down his throat, "All tragedies in the world occur because of the incompetence of the parties involved."

"Whose famous quote is this?"

"These are words from Yu Weishu."

"..."

That kid's books are so corny and unsophisticated, and he even has philosophical copywriting like this?
"The reason I can break through your defenses is ultimately because I'm too weak." Qi Yuan looked up, a faint smile appearing in the shadow of his hat.

Right? Zhang Lingye couldn't say for sure. If Qi Yuan's skill level were higher, he might indeed feel much better...

"So, what's next?"

"Let's continue to settle down." Qi Yuan was clearly a little drunk. He suddenly leaned closer and whispered, "My grandma said that if I can graduate this time, she will give me something good."

"What good stuff?"

Talking about this keeps Zhang Lingye awake. Compared to life philosophies about strength and weakness, gossip is much more interesting.

"A letter left by my grandfather."

……

"I'm not confident."

Backstage at "Music Blind Box," Qi Luoan, a contestant about to perform on stage, was still a little nervous.

After practicing singing with Yu Wei for a few days, she regained a lot of her proficiency. After all, she wasn't a complete novice; she was a returning veteran.

Even so, she is still far from mastering this song perfectly, especially those strong mixed notes above C5, which require her to maintain stability while keeping her tone penetrating—a truly remarkable feat…

Compared to her, Yu Wei is simply a monster. Not only is her error rate low, but her performance is also ridiculously good. She can always perform at more than 90% of her usual level.

That's not what Grandma told her.

She said that singers' performances depend on their state and emotions, and it's normal to make mistakes. But when it came to Yu Wei, he hardly made any mistakes, and he rarely even had any pitch problems.

It has been identified as an MP3 file that has come to life.

When she was little, her grandmother said she was very talented and had the potential of an old friend. This was partly why Qi Luo'an disliked the entertainment industry; she thought, "She's really good at this." But compared to Yu Weiyi, her talent was completely insignificant…

The better her partner sang, the more pressure she felt. It didn't matter if she messed up her own performance or lost face, but she didn't want to embarrass Yu Wei.

"Come on, let's go on stage."

Yu Wei patted her on the shoulder, signaling her to follow the junior editor in front.

To be honest, after practicing for the past few days, he had a very good impression of Qi Luoan. Although he complained endlessly, he never missed a chance to work hard when it was time to do so. Last night, he even took the initiative to ask for extra practice, which exhausted him.

Her progress has been remarkable. Although she still can't perform perfectly, she can do seven or eight out of ten choral performances without any obvious mistakes, which is quite good.

As for the stage effect, Yu Wei couldn't say for sure. The performance on the spot also depends on luck. There are many recording studio warriors in the entertainment industry. He could only hope that Qi Luoan was a big-game performer.

"Just don't be nervous."

"Fast forward until I was so nervous I forgot my lines."

The group followed the director onto the stage and took their seats according to the pre-arranged schedule. The four guests sat on a high platform, while the four amateur contestants sat not far away.

Nervousness was a common trait among all the contestants. Even Qi Luoan, who had some experience, was like this, not to mention the other amateur music enthusiasts, who sat there in silence.

In other music variety shows, they would definitely arrange for semi-live singing in this situation, but "Music Blind Box" focuses on "everyone's voice", so the more authentic the better. The more abstract the amateur singers' performances are, the more popular the show will become.

In the first episode, all four groups chose to sing in groups. Ordinary contestants didn't have much of a musical dream, so singing solo wasn't very useful. Singing with celebrities, on the other hand, was more memorable.

"After a week of observation, the four guests must have already chosen the music for their respective blind box friends. But before we officially get into the music presentation, let's have a quick chat about our impressions of each other."

"Xin Nan, let's talk first."

The program's arrangement is quite interesting, as it feels somewhat disjointed from a reality show that records stories to a stage performance.

However, arranging a heartfelt interview during the interview not only serves as a summary of the experience but also provides the audience with an emotional buffer.

Su Xinnan has a high EQ. She first acknowledged the nurse's hard work, praised her personality many times, and finally expressed her happiness about the past few days, saying she would always remember it.

A perfect answer, copied.

In contrast, the nurse contestant's answer was more heartfelt. Her whole family were fans of Sister Nan, and she was very touched that Su Xinnan actually took the time to go back to her hometown with her.

Yu Wei had only just heard about this; it was just a casual mention during a chat. But Su Xinnan took it to heart. She not only helped her get leave overnight but also paid for two days' wages in advance and arranged the schedule with the production team overnight.

It's hard to imagine how the nurse felt the next day when she discovered the production crew's car was heading back to her hometown, after all, it was a surprise personally prepared by her idol...

Given Su Xinnan's consistently good reputation, Yu Wei is willing to believe that this is not a publicity stunt. Even in the murky world of entertainment, there should be a touch of warmth. If conspiracy theories are needed everywhere, it would be too exhausting.

Before he could even apply the perfect template, Jiang Li, the third speaker, used it first. The neighborhood committee aunties also recognized his work, calling him a good comrade.

I don't know exactly what kind of family troubles he dealt with, but he seemed quite down, so this experience was obviously not pleasant.

"Mr. Yu Wei, what about you?" The host's gaze was clearly unusual, indicating he had received some information from the production team. "What are your thoughts on your partner?"

The other three guests all turned to look at him, a look he had only ever seen on the faces of other students when being asked questions by the teacher.

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"University life is great, I've been very happy these past few days."

Yu Wei paused for a moment, knowing he had to say something polite at this time. "But at the same time, I also feel the employment pressure on college students, and many liberal arts students are even more trapped in the predicament of unemployment upon graduation."

Then came a few encouraging words of positive energy. He didn't dare to say anything too grandiose or empty, otherwise he would easily be accused of talking without understanding the situation.

Such an official response, barely mentioning any opinion on the other party. The host, having failed to get the answer he wanted from Yu Wei, then looked towards Qi Luoan in the corner.

"Him..." Qi Luoan hesitated for a moment, seemingly considering whether he should say what he was about to say.

"It feels like he is very close to God, but very far from humanity."

(End of this chapter)