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

Chen Jinyi not only gave her scoring criteria, but also expressed her attitude: "I give it 9.9 points because it is worth 9.9."

What, you are not convinced?
Just score according to the standards, who cares about all that other stuff? We should recommend the best, regardless of personal relationships. Yu Wei's song is good, so she gave her a high score. It's that simple.

This song, "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty," may not bring tears to everyone's eyes, but it is very likely to stir the hearts of many and straighten their spines.

Against the gentle backdrop of family reunions, it is a bold and powerful stroke of red.

"This song has a strong sense of ritual, a significant effect on boosting morale, and a powerful audiovisual impact. It effectively contrasts with and supports the rhythm of the gala. The target audience has a clear and strong expectation of resonance. I suggest it as a candidate for key moments during prime time."

Chen Jinyi added insult to injury, saying that the order in which the songs were performed on stage was planned out. This is how the Spring Festival Gala judges should be, allowing everyone to express their opinions.

As a veteran of sixteen dynasties, isn't it normal for her to offer some advice?
Yu Wei was dumbfounded, even from a short distance away. Aunt Chen was showing absolutely no respect for the leader...

Wang Taikang was clearly trying to get a hint from Yu Wei and Chen Jinyi, but Yu Wei didn't give them the chance, and Chen Jinyi directly countered with her own answer.

My future mother-in-law is quite bold; she doesn't tolerate anyone's whims.

In fact, Chen Jinyi wasn't brave; she was just fearless. Her position at CCTV was far more than that of an ordinary host. To put it simply, most of the people at the top had received favors from Chen Ping.

With a father who is widely recognized as the number one figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, how could she possibly be a pushover?

She became a host simply because she wanted to be one; the favors, resources, and connections she had accumulated haven't disappeared. The deputy director felt she lacked the pressure to keep up.

Wang Taikang smiled and nodded upon hearing this, highly agreeing with Chen Jinyi's statement. "Comrade Chen makes a good point..."

"Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" is truly outstanding; there's no fault to be found. Even if they're unhappy about it, they can only accept it.

"Then let's vote on it."

The five judges looked at each other and then simultaneously gave the votes of approval, which seemed quite tacit. In fact, Xu Zhen and Wang Taikang had only compromised after the outcome was already decided.

They can't go against everyone, so it's fair to say that Yu Wei's song really miscalculated for them.

They thought the song title "Serve the Country with Utmost Loyalty" was just a single about patriotism, so they put it in the sacrificial position at the beginning. They didn't expect it to be a kung fu theme, which gave the opponent a winning start.

However, they weren't worried. Could all eight of Yu Wei's programs be so impressive? They could always find a few controversial ones. They would take it slow; the advantage was in their hands.

The second program featured a popular duet with a smooth melody and stylish arrangement. The two young female singers were beautiful and had sweet voices.

He naturally wanted to join in the fun even though it wasn't Yu Wei's song. The song choice for "Peace and Prosperity" was fine, but nothing special either.

A typical commercial mainstream work, the melody is catchy but lacks memorability, much like the kind of filler pieces for the Spring Festival Gala.

Yu Wei shook his head slightly and gave a conservative passing grade in the "Originality and Ideological Content of the Work" section.

When it came to the discussion, everyone agreed that it was a "fast food" program that was not technically outstanding, had a mediocre work, and had a lively stage effect but failed to leave a lasting impression.

Program number two was subsequently dropped. In fact, in previous Spring Festival Galas, a program of this caliber might have been put on hold for a while.

However, this year's "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" set the bar too high, and the usual songs couldn't keep up. The judges felt that the viewing experience had dropped significantly, so giving it a low score was inevitable.

The third song is an original folk song, sung by a folk singer with a very distinctive voice.

Yu Wei was also not satisfied with this song. The singer's unique timbre and singing were very interesting, but the vocal technique was unscientific and the voice was obviously unstable.

The fusion of ethnic elements and modern arrangement felt very awkward, making it more like a local TV station's special gala than a Spring Festival Gala program aimed at Chinese people across the country and even around the world.

A brief silence fell over the judging room; no one spoke, but a silent consensus permeated the air.

Finally, Ye Shengyu broke the silence with a soft sigh. His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet judging room.

"After reading through all of these, I feel even more that the choice of 'Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty' was truly excellent."

His words directly expressed everyone's feelings. Indeed, after listening to both songs, the opening song "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" seemed even better.

"Skilled in technique, able to command the stage. The work has a solid foundation, standing firm on its own. The performance has a soul, captivating the audience. The skill is powerful, commanding the stage. Most importantly, it knows what it should do and what it can do on the Spring Festival Gala stage, and does it beautifully and inspiringly."

Ye Shengyu praised "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" without reservation, saying that this was what it felt like to have everything going smoothly.

It's so satisfying to have such a smug face!
It's not that people don't know the value of goods, it's that they're afraid of comparing them. Once you compare them, the difference in quality is immediately apparent. If you still nitpick, aren't you afraid that the Spring Festival Gala will completely fall apart?
Xu Zhen and Wang Taikang looked normal, but their lips were terribly dry. The shows they were participating in were getting worse every year. This year, they couldn't really rely on Yu Wei alone to carry the show...

The complete rating sheet records various scores and brief comments for subsequent programs, which are mostly objective, and even somewhat harsh.

In contrast, the "Excellent" or "High Score" notes after each score in the "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" section appear so striking and convincing.

It wasn't until the next major dance performance that a second program "passed" the judging panel, but even then, many judges only rated it as "good".

After several shows, Yu Wei's team's songs have become so outstanding that they stand out even when placed on the program list.

Yu Wei wasn't proud, because the next "eye-catching" program was coming soon, the eighth program, "Love and Affection".

Upon seeing that it was yet another song by Yu Wei, the judges immediately felt a sense of impending doom. They had already listened to several mediocre works, and it seemed like they should have drawn the minimum guarantee by now.

Xu Zhen and Wang Taikang exchanged glances. Yu Wei had arranged for four of his own people to sing this duet. If they could take the opportunity to suppress it, the situation would undoubtedly be much better.

The song title is clearly a "classic" one from the Spring Festival Gala stage, with a clear theme pointing to reunion and harmony, but it's not so easy to innovate.

As Zhang Lingye and his three companions entered, the piano provided a clear and warm prelude, which sounded very elegant.

Compared to starting with a festive and formulaic approach, this song is clearly different, allowing for ample emotional depth. Zhang Lingye, who led the way, began first. Without any complicated stage choreography, he simply stood there and began to sing the first verse.

"All people under heaven are loving and affectionate"
Setting off from a thousand miles away, one's heart remains one.

When thousands of lights are on tonight

Perhaps the beautiful scene in my dreams is just a glimpse through the window.

Zhang Lingye pronounced each word clearly and with great emotion. He was someone who could go toe-to-toe with Qi Yuan back then, so his singing skills were not bad.

Upon hearing the line "Tonight, when ten thousand homes are lit up," the judges instantly realized that this was a song specially made for the Spring Festival Gala, undoubtedly tailor-made for them.

Yu Wei, that kid, really came prepared...

Just then, another voice rang out from the right side of the stage; it was Zhou Mumu.

Instead of using a standing microphone, she held a vintage-style retro microphone, which added a touch of elegance to her look.

Zhou Mumu's voice is clear and bright, carrying a pure quality untouched by the world, yet it is also full of warmth.

The same aria, but her interpretation gave Zhang Lingye a completely different feeling than before.

Liao Ling, sitting in the presiding judge's seat, was somewhat stunned. She had been following Yu Wei for so long and knew a bit about these people.

Compared to her impression, these people have made tremendous progress.

This fully demonstrates that Yu Wei is not only capable of creating excellent works, but also of training singers. Their amateur troupe is already developing into a warship.

The verses progressed through the interplay and harmony of the two performers, and the atmosphere on stage began to heat up.

However, the real surprise comes the moment the chorus arrives and the other two singers join in.

The third song was sung by Meng Lei, who had already proven himself with "Nanshan Nan," and his folk-style singing added a lot to the whole song.

"Looking up at the height of Mount Tai, we travel through a time tunnel"

Embraced by the sky

Young hearts beat in sync with pride
The smile of a sage in the clouds.

Although both are male voices, his voice has more texture and is more powerful and majestic than Zhang Lingye's, adding more momentum to the song.

Wang Taikang, who had been nitpicking on the judges, unconsciously sat up. Why did he like this song so much...?

Tong Yulu's closing remarks, though late, were timely. Her voice was lively and spirited, creating a striking contrast with the previous speakers, reflecting a distinct sense of the times.

The energetic performance didn't feel out of place; instead, it infused the song with vibrant energy, symbolizing the vitality and vision of the younger generation in the family.

The winding Yellow River converges eastward to flow into the sea.

Dragons emerge from the crests and tails of waves

This grand gathering in the heart is an auspicious omen for the nine provinces.
"My mind is racing."

At this point, the song enters its most exciting part—the quartet and the grand chorus.

The four no longer acted independently, but instead slowly converged on the center from four directions of the stage. They looked at each other, their eyes exchanging unspoken understanding.

Meng Lei's bass voice is like a solid foundation, providing a stable base; Zhou Mumu and Tong Yulu's female voices intertwine and swirl like two birds in flight, sometimes parallel, sometimes echoing each other, with one timbre fresh and the other lively, complementing each other perfectly.

Zhang Lingye's tenor voice soared freely above, like light piercing through the clouds, illuminating the entire harmonic color.

The musical arrangement of this song demonstrates superb skill at this moment. It's not just that the four of them sing well; the songwriter and arranger are the real masters.

Yu Wei, without revealing his abilities, directly produced a perfect harmony.

This perfection is not simply about uniformity, but about preserving individual characteristics, creating a harmonious yet diverse landscape full of layers and tension.

This perfectly aligns with the theme of "loving each other," seeking understanding amidst differences, and achieving harmony through understanding.

From its creation to its presentation, from its concept to its ultimate goal, this song seems almost tailor-made for the Spring Festival Gala…

What to do? Xu Zhen and Wang Taikang exchanged a glance. Yu Wei had given them another difficult problem: this song couldn't be cut.

Songs celebrating universal joy are the favorites of those in power; if such songs were cut, they could very well be held accountable.

"How could they let a song like this get out of control?"

It's not that they don't target Yu Wei, but rather that Yu Wei's program is completely untargetable. They can even imagine the grand occasion when this song is performed at the gala.

It can't be cut, it's impossible to cut it. If the core items are cut, everyone will be useless.

The two tentatively searched for their teammates, only to find Liao Ling staring intently at the stage, practically ready to sing along.

This girl usually has a contrarian streak, so why is she so engrossed in listening?
Their only teammate was gone, and there was no one behind them.

No, no, this song still can't be cut. The next song, definitely, definitely will be cut... (End of Chapter)