Seeing that the others were eager to try, Yu Wei simply told them about his plan to organize a gala – a fake Spring Festival Gala, but a real one.

As Yu Wei described it, pairs of expectant eyes widened more and more. He wanted to film the Spring Festival Gala from the plot of the entertainment novel and release it online on New Year's Eve.

So Yu Wei plans to shoot some short videos to compete with the Spring Festival Gala for popularity, right?

I can't understand Chinese very well anymore...

Qi Yuan unconsciously swallowed, his questioning eyes instantly turning excited. Here it comes, finally here! Yu Wei has fired the first shot to revolutionize the entertainment industry.

Although he had no chance of winning against the Spring Festival Gala on his own, his sheer courage alone was enough to earn him the title of number one.

"As long as you give the order, I will be your most loyal and capable assistant."

We're targeting the elite!

Before the others could react, Qi Yuan had already sworn allegiance. Yu Wei looked at him with some doubt. Had this kid never been online before?
There are tons of video bloggers online who release extended versions of their videos during the Lunar New Year, he's not the first to do that...

It's a well-known fact that the Spring Festival Gala is not good. There are many talented people who have created their own Spring Festival Galas, so there's no need to embellish his reputation. He simply wanted to film some works from his novels to give back to his fans.

Let's choose Zhang Lingye then. He wanted to choose someone silly to perform in the skit, but someone too silly is not an option.

"Mistress, come here."

Zhang Lingye never expected that he would be the first one called on for help. Qi Yuan had already volunteered, so why ask him for help?
To be honest, Yu Wei's fake Spring Festival Gala doesn't seem to have any highlights. It's unrealistic to expect it to compete with the official Spring Festival Gala for popularity, and it will most likely fail miserably.

From a self-interest perspective, they had no need to participate, but if it was to help Yu Wei, they would be quite willing.

So be it, as long as Yu Wei is happy.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan looked at Zhang Lingye in disbelief. He was the one who arrived first. They had agreed to work together on important matters, so why wasn't he included in something like this?

He and Zhang Lingye had never lost a single match, so why did he choose that guy instead of him?

"Call me Third Brother, not Little Third, it sounds awful."

Zhang Lingye shrugged. Yu Wei's blatant rant was one thing, but Qi Yuan's resentful gaze made it seem like she really saw him as a mistress…

"Okay, Indian. Come here, I have something to tell you."

Yu Wei could also see that people had little confidence in his fake Spring Festival Gala, and they participated not for any other reason than to help in any way they could.

That's enough. As long as everyone is willing to come, the rest can be left to him. It's impossible to directly defeat the Spring Festival Gala, after all, it's just a makeshift operation.

Yu Wei is confident that his long-term influence will be even greater than that of the Spring Festival Gala. The programs he presents are all high-quality works that can withstand the test of time, and people will still be watching them in a few years.

He dares not speak for other things, but the comedy programs are definitely better than those of today's Spring Festival Gala. History is history, and even if it's presented on stage, it's still history.

Yu Wei hasn't started writing the script for "The Protagonist and the Supporting Role" yet. He has only given a brief introduction to the role Zhang Lingye will be playing: a small character who longs to be the protagonist.

"I understand now."

In front of Yu Wei, who isn't a supporting character? Zhang Lingye instantly empathized with the character. Just thinking about making him the lead actor is exhilarating.

"That's pretty much the mindset. I'll give you the script tomorrow, so you can practice your lines first."

His fake Spring Festival Gala doesn't need program judges, so he can practice slowly without rushing and just leave a few days for filming at the end.

On the Spring Festival Gala, you have to avoid making mistakes even when you're on stage. It's so much easier to be fake; if you make a mistake, you can cut it out on the spot and do another take.

The next day, he handed the script he had stayed up all night to Zhang Lingye, and the others couldn't contain their curiosity and all crowded around to watch.

If 8.5 is so interesting, I wonder what 9.7 will be like...

At first, there was only the rustling sound of pages turning.

Zhang Lingye's brows relaxed first. The more he looked at the script, the more he felt that it was not simple. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and his shoulders trembled slightly.

Yu Wei wasn't lying; this really does have a 9.7 rating.

The group either suppressed their laughter or smiled, without making any overly exaggerated gestures, but they did notice many highlights in the skit in front of them.

Chi Leying was the only one who didn't smile.

When she read the line, "I never expected that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would betray the revolution," she was first taken aback, then lowered her head and gently pressed the back of her hand against the tip of her nose.

This metaphor is both absurd and brilliant; the humor created by the contrast is far more sophisticated than the formulaic approach of those comedy sketches.

The script was passed around among the group. When Chi Leying saw that the supporting actor, who had finally become the "protagonist," still delivered the "traitor's" lines fluently out of habit, and eventually got completely confused, she finally gave up trying to hide it, laughing and shaking her head.

It's really not simple. This script has a deeper meaning and is not just a work for fun, although its comedic parts are in no way inferior.

"Aren't you going to take it and give it a try?"

Their first reaction after reading the script was always, "What a pity! It's such a good script that it's not going to be on the Spring Festival Gala."

Most people have basic artistic appreciation skills; this script truly deserves a 9.7 rating, and it's clearly better than the one that was brought to the Spring Festival Gala.

Su Jian even wanted to change "Protagonist and Supporting Role" to a selected work, because that would be a true masterpiece.

Yu Wei simply shook his head slightly.

It's possible, but unnecessary. This work has already been on the Spring Festival Gala, so it's not a loss. If it were to be rejected by those who don't know its value, that would be the greatest insult.

Rather than competing with works that are labeled "correct," it's better to enjoy oneself and shine in a place that suits one better.

While Yu Wei was typing, the group exchanged opinions and decided they had to re-evaluate the true value of this fake Spring Festival Gala.

They initially thought it was just a minor incident, but after reading the skit script, they realized that this matter was not so simple.

Yu Weizhen possesses hidden skills...

A makeshift production team is far too inadequate to compete with the Spring Festival Gala, which is supported by the entire nation, but this work undoubtedly gave them a glimmer of hope.

Who hasn't dreamed of being the protagonist? What if they actually win? Let alone winning, even if it's a 10/90 split, they'll still make a fortune!

Their initial desire to help subtly changed; they now felt they had to seriously join the fight and get to the bottom of it. I decided to avoid direct confrontation.

Yu Wei was typing away when he suddenly heard a group of people next to him shouting about friendship, bonds, and dreams. Anyone who didn't know better would think they were about to fight a boss.

"We really need that song."

Yu Wei still plans to write two songs today, but this time it's not a battle of wits. The planned song, "We Are Family," will be sung by a group of stars. He previously wrote about the stars participating in the Spring Festival Gala to introduce this song, and readers are well aware of this, so there's no need to mislead them.

The reason I wrote two songs is simply because the other song is also useful; the Lunar New Year wouldn't be complete without "Gong Xi Fa Cai," just as the West wouldn't be complete without Jerusalem.

It needs to be thawed...

There's no need for this song to be on the Spring Festival Gala, since the most popular version is the music video. However, because this song is so valuable, Yu Wei plans to use it as the opening act for his fake Spring Festival Gala.

It's a competition with a huge disparity in strength, so the opening must be explosive enough, otherwise how can they compete with the official forces?

Seeing that he had updated, Qi Yuan and the others came running. Ever since they had the opportunity to appear on the Spring Festival Gala, they have been Yu Wei's most loyal readers, reading every chapter he posted immediately.

What progress? They just love reading...

With two songs in a row this time, it should be their turn by now.

"The song 'We Are Family' is submitted for the Spring Festival Gala selection. After Mumu arrives, Xiao Lu, Meng Lei, and Lao Zhang, the four of you will sing it."

Yu Wei had planned this song long ago. If they wanted to get someone to sing with them at the Spring Festival Gala, they would have to do a duet. The competition for single songs was too fierce, and their skills were a bit lacking. This song was just right.

Zhang Lingye is the nominal lead singer, after all, he is ranked high on the list of invitees, and with "Rare Characters" as a foundation, the higher-ups still recognize his talent.

The other three had no objections. Meng Lei wasn't even on the list, so being able to go and watch the fun was already a great stroke of luck. Tong Yulu also had a skit to perform, so she wasn't worried about sharing the audience while juggling two roles.

Zhou Mumu's singing skills are average; she can't handle a solo performance, so appearing in a chorus is the best option for her.

If Yu Wei doesn't step in, Zhou Mumu will probably only be able to perform in a skit on the Spring Festival Gala by the company. In recent years, she has been performing in skits without making a sound.

"And me?"

Qi Yuan was dumbfounded. He never expected that he wouldn't even get a spot in the chorus. He wasn't chosen for "We Are Family," so what about the second song...?

"Sorry, I'll sing 'Gong Xi Fa Cai' myself."

If Qi Yuan were to start the show, netizens might not be convinced. It would be better if he did it personally, rather than Yu Wei just boasting. His popularity speaks for itself, and the opening would be much more effective.

Everyone seemed to hear something shatter. Qi Yuan's face turned ashen, and he stood there blankly, saying nothing.

An adult's breakdown often happens in an instant...

"We have other plans."

Yu Wei patted him on the shoulder. Qi Yuan was strong enough to win a round by himself. It would be a waste of his talent to send him to the chorus.

How could he possibly mistreat his brother-in-law?
"Really?"

An adult's transformation from sorrow to joy can often happen in an instant. Qi Yuan raised his head again, his eyes filled with loyalty!

What does it mean to be a trusted advisor or right-hand man? It means to be able to do things that others cannot. Do you understand the value of having other arrangements in place?

What's the arrangement?

Qi Yuan licked his dry lips, his voice strained with a suppressed urgency, "When do we start? We must complete the mission!"

"Come with me to the airport tomorrow night to pick up your sister."

"?"

Seeing Qi Yuan dumbfounded again, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the entire set was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

……

At 2 a.m., there were few passengers in the arrival hall. A cleaner pushed a cleaning cart slowly through the hall, the wheels making a regular sound as they rubbed against the marble floor.

Yu Wei wore a black face mask, and under the brim of his low-brimmed baseball cap were matching non-prescription glasses.

He wore an extremely ordinary gray hooded sweatshirt with a khaki work jacket over it, blending into the scattered crowd of people picking up passengers, looking like any tired young person after a long journey.

Qi Yuan stood to the side with a sullen face. "Damn little sister, why can't she come during the day? She has to bother me in the middle of the night."

Just as he was muttering to himself, the person appeared.

Passengers began to emerge in twos and threes, and the two subconsciously pulled their hat brims down again, hoping not to be recognized.

Qi Luoan pushed a silver suitcase, the hem of her beige long trench coat swaying gently with her steps. Through her brown sunglasses, she quickly noticed Yu Wei's figure.

She had to be discreet when she went out, so she specially chose a mature style. To be honest, she looked a bit domineering today.

Even Qi Yuan was a little taken aback by her; he hadn't realized his little sister could have such a strong presence...

The three of them kept a distance from each other as they walked toward the elevator. At first glance, they seemed like strangers, but it wasn't until they boarded the elevator that Yu Wei took the initiative to hold the other person's hand.

They didn't interlock their fingers or hold hands tightly; their little fingers were simply hooked together, like two children secretly exchanging coded messages.

Through the thin skin, their pulses beat rapidly and intensely, close together.

"Cough cough cough."

"What are you coughing for?"

Seeing his older brother causing trouble, Qi Luoan didn't indulge him at all. This was Qi Yuan, how come he's become so bad after a month?

"So what if I cough? What's it to you?"

"You look like a joker to me."

Qi Luoan ignored him and instead looked at Yu Wei with delight, "Didn't you say you had something to say and would talk to me when I got there? What is it?"

"Draw lots."

The competition for "Top Idol" is not over yet, and we must make arrangements for the next round in advance.

Yu Wei said seriously, "It would be no fun if I had to arrange the schedule for the round of 16 to 8. The live draw would be much more exciting."

Qi Luoan is not a contestant, but netizens recognize her identity, so it's just right for her to draw lots.

Qi Yuan, who had been cursing and swearing after being rebuked, suddenly stopped cursing upon hearing this. If the little sister draws lots, how can he survive?
It seems he'll have to personally organize his own elimination ceremony. (End of Chapter)

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