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

"Good heavens, with five hundred judges watching, the first line I sang went off-key, and my voice suddenly went out of control, and I tumbled headfirst into a gutter!"

"In the blink of an eye, in those fractions of a second, my Adam's apple shot up, and I improvised a change of seven notes, three degrees higher than the original."

"Of the judges in the audience, half stood up and applauded, while the other half were so stunned that they forgot to stand up."

After the review ended, Qi Yuan started bragging to his friends about his amazing performance that afternoon. Since no one else was around, whatever he said was true.

When you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity; after all, Qi Yuan genuinely thought he was going to be eliminated...

If Yu Wei hadn't been there, he almost would have believed it. Although Qi Yuan did perform well, the real hero should have been the director, Liao Ling, since she cast the crucial vote.

The other party said that he only occasionally read his own books, but Yu Wei did not believe it at all. Who could memorize the entire text of a novel just by occasionally reading it?

Anyway, Yu Wei only remembers the plot when reading novels. Sometimes, after reading dozens of chapters, he can't even remember the name of the main character, let alone a meaningless passage.

She can even write down comments he casually makes up. Either she's a seasoned reader, or she has an occupational hazard that makes her subconsciously pay attention to things related to directing and screenwriting.

Thankfully, Yu Wei didn't continue to persecute the female screenwriter in the novel, otherwise, if she had taken the role herself, she probably would have held a grudge on the spot.

"In the end, it is because of my strong strength and the blessing of heaven that I was able to turn bad luck into good and misfortune into good fortune. What is a legend? This is a legend."

Qi Yuan got more and more excited as he talked, almost to the point of saying that he had invited the god Chen Ping. Everyone was too embarrassed to call him out, but Qi Luo'an, who didn't tolerate his older brother, broke his defenses with a single sentence.

"If you're so amazing, why are you still pending?"

Can a rule change made at the last minute be called pending?

Qi Yuan instantly became agitated, "What do you know? The songs after this are all pending. With my skills, even if I'm in the pending stage, I'm guaranteed to advance!"

Qi Luoan didn't speak, but stared at him with a slightly sarcastic look. Qi Yuan was furious at being stared at. What kind of look was that?
Damn these new rules! Zhang Lingye got through straight to the top, but he's still waiting for approval. It's so frustrating! Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife. He's broken down. He's really broken down.

"Don't try to make fun of me. You'll see you're wrong tomorrow."

Today's judging is on the 27th program. Qi Luoan and Yu Wei's duet is number 32, and they will enter the preparation area tomorrow morning.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous, but when arguing with his older brother, even if it meant going through fire and water, Qi Luoan could still brace himself and say it was a piece of cake.

If I can't get this by tomorrow, I'll change my surname to yours!

Qi Yuan subconsciously wanted to agree, but suddenly realized something was not right. Didn't they share the same surname?

He was about to retort when he discovered that Qi Luoan had already taken Yu Wei away for extra training.

The song "The Most Romantic Thing" isn't difficult; they've collaborated on it so many times that it's easy for them to handle. The extra practice now is mainly for peace of mind.

Although she didn't say it, Yu Wei could tell that she didn't want to hold everyone back. Rather than being nervous, Qi Luoan was more determined to win this time.

"I can't let my brother look down on me."

"It's not that bad, he almost got eliminated."

Although Qi Yuan sang well, the Spring Festival Gala's song selection emphasizes overall quality. If the director uses the slow-burning nature of "Where Has the Time Gone" as a selling point, it's very possible that the song could be overshadowed.

Liao Ling's final choice was indeed crucial; if Qi Yuan gets in, we should really kowtow to her...

Of course, the premise is that you have to give yourself a gift first. If you don't give him a song, how will he have the opportunity to give others a gift?

After hearing Yu Wei's detailed description of the situation, Qi Luoan felt much more relaxed. Good, good, she thought her brother was exaggerating, but it turned out he was just making things up and didn't tell the truth at all.

"Do you still stand by what you said before?"

Qi Luoan suddenly turned his head and looked at him seriously, as if asking a very important question.

"what?"

How could I possibly remember everything Yu Wei said? I'd rather die than stop updating the novel, right? Never mind then…

"It's about practicing singing."

Qi Luoan rolled her eyes at him with a hint of disdain. "You said last time that once you've mastered this song, you'd come to my house for dinner."

It seems there was such a thing. Yu Wei casually mentioned it to encourage Qi Luoan to practice singing.

"If I get selected for tomorrow's show, it should mean I've practiced the song well enough..."

Yu Wei nodded. "That's for sure. Practicing singing is all for the Spring Festival Gala. Being able to pass the judges means you've practiced well, and not just a little bit."

"So what do you mean?"

"By the way, if our song gets approved tomorrow, come to my house."

Qi Luoan had been thinking about this for a long time, and now that the song selection was just around the corner, she had to consider whether this was her only chance before the new year.

She had already made specific plans. After the song program judging was over, Xiao Chen would have to judge the language program, but Yu Wei would not have to.

When Xiao Chen is at work and not home, Lao Qi will probably be out fishing and arranging some fake Spring Festival Gala filming work for his silly brother. Then, the house will become their private world...

"What do you want to do?"

Yu Wei sensed a strong conspiracy; they kept trying to lure him home, it couldn't be anything good.

"think."

Qi Luoan blinked. "We've been talking for months. We're adults, open-minded young people. It's time to get down to business!"

If you didn't know better, you'd think they were characters from a novel, that they couldn't have sex until the very end, since there aren't any rules about it.

They're at such an age, it's perfectly normal for them to be thinking about these things.
Yu Wei swallowed hard, not expecting this guy to be so direct, practically stating exactly what he wanted to do. To be honest, he was quite interested, but wasn't this location a bit too outrageous?

"Going straight to your house would be too much..."

Who would steal from someone's home when their parents aren't around? Even wild boars don't devour cabbages on the spot. If they get caught, they'll be in serious trouble, if not dead.

"If I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?"

Qi Luoan's actions may sound bold, but this choice is actually quite path-dependent; these kinds of things still need a bit of ritual.

She was afraid of other places...

"The old rules apply, let's make a bet."

Seeing that Yu Wei was still worried about his life, Qi Luoan simply used his classic move, "If our program can get in tomorrow, you'll listen to me."

"No gambling."

Yu Wei has never won a bet with Qi Luoan. How could he suffer the same loss a third time?

Besides, now that the judges are in the pending stage, the requirements are quite lenient. Their song will definitely make it into the pending stage, so there's no point in betting.

Opportunity favors the prepared mind. Seeing this, Qi Luoan made a firm decision: since that's the case, why not take a bigger gamble?

"Let's bet that the song will be selected directly, instead of going to the waiting area. I bet it will go straight through."

Qi Yuan probably wanted to curse after hearing this. He had already burned himself into a relic and was still only pending. How could he be selected directly after the rules were changed?
After the "pending" mechanism was introduced, the directors were happy to see the programs competing, to the point that all the programs selected today are now pending.

In this situation, achieving a direct pass is extremely difficult.

"Alright then, I'll take the bet."

It's only worth betting on such a low-probability event. Director Xu and Deputy Director Wang went to great lengths to cut his program, would they really let them get direct access so easily?
Yu Wei refused to believe that he could lose this time.

"Great!"

Qi Luoan waved her hand excitedly. Although she wasn't very confident, any opportunity was a good thing. Even if she lost the bet, would she just give up?
Of course not. After losing, she'll find another way to call Yu Wei over and promise to take care of him before the new year. She'll definitely keep her word.

As a person, you must be honest!

Seeing Qi Luo'an so happy, Yu Wei sighed helplessly. Beneath that facade lies the purest heart; if things really went as she wished, she'd probably crash on the spot…

A little gambling is harmless, but excessive gambling is harmful. This time he gambled so much, he's probably going to hurt himself.

With a compelling reason to win, Qi Luoan was filled with enthusiasm and pulled Yu Wei aside to practice twice more.

The bet is just a bonus; ultimately, we still need to get the important business at hand done.

The next morning, the two met in front of the CCTV building. Today, Yu Wei would not be a judge; he would be going on stage.

A young stagehand wearing a black down vest and a transparent earpiece clipped to his ear jogged over and led them to the backstage area of ​​the studio.

Yu Wei had been scoring in front of the camera for the past two days, and this was her first time coming backstage to experience the judging process from the contestants' perspective.

This feeling is novel, like switching factions in a second playthrough of a game and preparing to fight against your former allies from the first playthrough.

The judges, who were originally handsome and refined, suddenly became repulsive...

Before the judging began, several staff members, also dressed in black, were quietly busy in the side area, checking the markings on the ground and adjusting two wireless microphones standing on their stands.

Yu Wei looked around the backstage area but didn't see the senior actress Zhong Qing. It seemed that her program wasn't today either.

He didn't need to worry about that song; he should focus on preparing the show first. The two of them adjusted their mindset and began their preparations for going on stage.

Unfortunately, the first program this morning was a male-female duet, but they weren't a couple; they were a duo.

The Spring Festival Gala will still invite many veteran singers, so it won't be all mediocre performers. The two of them have been partners for many years and have a very high level of chemistry.

The outstanding performance of similar songs put some pressure on Qi Luoan and Yu Wei.

The performance on the 28th was quite good, but they were still placed in the waiting area. You can imagine how difficult it is for them to be selected directly.

Qi Luoan took a deep breath. Just because others can't do it doesn't mean they can't. Yu Wei's strength is beyond doubt, and she has been making progress.

The strength seems to have returned, not much, but enough...

Just then, a wireless microphone was handed to Qi Luoan. She took it, and the warmth of Yu Wei still lingered where her fingers touched it.

Then, she turned her head and glanced at Yu Wei. It was just a glance, very brief. Neither of them spoke, but they made a barely perceptible connection.

As soon as the stage manager gave the signal, Qi Luoan stood up and took Yu Wei's hand, leading her towards the stage.

Singing this song while holding hands should fit the atmosphere quite well, since everyone knows about their relationship anyway.

As the curtain slid silently along the overhead track, a crack slowly opened to both sides.

Yu Wei stepped onto the stage and immediately saw Chen Jinyi, who was sitting in the judges' panel, her eyes conveying encouragement.

Chen Jinyi still has no intention of participating in the judging of her daughter's show; she can only offer her support from the sidelines.

Looking at Aunt Chen's smiling face, Yu Wei felt a strange sense of guilt.

If she knew about the bet behind the show, I wonder if she'd still be able to laugh... (End of Chapter)