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

This program...

Xu Zhen and Wang Taikang exchanged a glance; they had already reached a consensus before Yu Wei and Qi Luoan appeared.

Of course they have to keep it. It's true that they want to cut Yu Wei's shows, but they won't cut them randomly. They just want to trim the minor details of "Yu Family Troupe". The main body can't be touched.

They even made an exception to invite Qi Luoan, a complete novice, just for a bit of traffic, so if they still target her, wouldn't it be a waste of money?
You shouldn't do things that are pointless and unnecessary.

The Spring Festival Gala still needs to put on a few hit shows and generate some trending topics. Inviting Qi Luoan is for this reason. Young people nowadays really like on-screen couples.

Regardless of the quality of the program, their inherent popularity will definitely generate considerable discussion and become one of the core topics of the Spring Festival Gala.

Yu Wei and Qi Luoan's performance is essential; it's a major selling point of this year's Spring Festival Gala. If they're going to cut a program, they should start with other people.

The huge studio quieted down, and a soothing melody began to play. This song was completely different from Yu Wei's previous programs; it had no grand narrative, only the everyday life of ordinary people.

In that moment of profound silence, Yu Wei seemed to take a very light breath, then turned his head to look at Qi Luoan beside him.

It wasn't a performative head turn; the angle was small, almost imperceptible, but Qi Luo'an seemed to have a telepathic connection, raising his eyes almost simultaneously to meet his gaze.

Then, Yu Wei spoke.

The judges below the stage knew that Yu Wei was very strong, so they dared not be negligent in the slightest, and all their eyes were almost fixed on his mouth.

This scene might seem a bit strange, but an expert can tell the difference with just one move, and they were extremely curious about this person's performance.

"Sitting back to back on the carpet
Listen to music and talk about your wishes
You want me to be gentler and gentler

I hope you'll keep me in your heart.

He didn't have the god-like singing skills I imagined, nor the so-called "sparkling" opening. His clean and gentle male voice was like the first stream of water thawing in early spring, flowing out slowly and gently.

Each word was pronounced clearly and naturally, as if it weren't a song, but simply a description of an ordinary scene, spoken to the person next to him.

After witnessing Yu Wei's dazzling display of skills in several songs at the novel competition, everyone almost forgot that this kid was also a ballad singer.

He is a music industry master who can control his audience, and a music novelist who can tell stories through songs; technique is actually his least important style.

The everyday atmosphere of life immediately draws them into the song's setting, which seems to be a corner of an old-fashioned apartment.

A small round table covered with a checkered tablecloth, two rattan chairs facing each other, and a few books, an old-fashioned record player, and two steaming mugs scattered on the table.

The whole scene resembled a couple relaxing on a late autumn night after a busy day.

Just as Yu Wei sang the slightly rising note at the end of the sentence, Qi Luoan's harmonies gently cut in, just like they had done countless times together.

You said you wanted to give me a romantic dream.
Thank you for leading you to paradise.

Even if it takes a lifetime to complete
You remember everything I say.

As soon as she spoke, there seemed to be a very subtle commotion in the entire judging panel.

Qi Luoan's voice is clear and pure, with a girlish clarity, yet it possesses an emotional control that transcends her age.

Her singing was also unpretentious, but rather she delivered the lyrics in a warm, conversational tone.

The two on stage didn't even look around or at the judges; they simply turned slightly to look at each other.

The focus in his eyes stripped away all traces of performance from these lyrics, leaving only pure sincerity.

Their eyes met, revealing a shyness mixed with a precious, shimmering joy.

Why do I feel like I'm being ignored...?

The judges then realized that the two of them were completely ignoring them and were just showing off their affection on stage.

They had completely forgotten that this was a selection process, forgotten the gazes from the audience, and were immersed in a world where only they existed.

Stop showing off your love like that, you jerk!
They reviewed more than thirty programs, completely ignoring the existence of the judging panel—this is the first time.

This feeling of being ignored made everyone quite unhappy, but they had to admit that this selfless singing style was the most perfect performance.

The judges in the audience were all seasoned veterans, and few of them were single, so they naturally wouldn't be bothered by the saccharine smell of romance. But older people would have a different experience listening to this song.

When they saw the song title, they were thinking about Yu Wei's answer: what was the most romantic thing in his eyes?
The word "romance" seems to be exclusive to youth, as if it is forever accompanied by a sudden rain of roses and the roar of a heartbeat, but in this song, they heard a different feeling.

As the chorus approaches, the melody becomes more melodious.

Yu Wei and Qi Luoan took half a step forward, bringing them closer together. Their voices slowly merged, and they began a true two-way conversation.

"The most romantic thing I can think of
Just growing old together with you

Collect every bit of laughter along the way

Let's talk about it slowly later when we're sitting in rocking chairs.

Time seemed to have been paused by that lyric, and the judges' panel fell silent.

Ye Shengyu forgot to write down the score sheet, his pen hovering in the air; Zhao Rujun beside him leaned forward slightly, her expression one of inquiry and deep emotion. The word "old," often avoided, embellished, and feared in popular culture, was sung out so directly and frankly in this song, even with a sense of sacred longing.

Without the elegance of "growing old together," it's about "growing old slowly," which is tangible in wrinkles, gray hair, and slow gait; it's the entire process of time eroding one's appearance and body inch by inch.

The ultimate form of romance is the willingness to fall into this process together with someone.

Xu Zhen felt something squeeze her heart tightly, followed by a sour and relieved feeling.

He remembered that he had forgotten their wedding anniversary again last week because he was busy with the Spring Festival Gala. His wife didn't say anything, but silently massaged his sore shoulders before going to bed.

Was that moment of silence more romantic than any flowers or vows?

Chen Jinyi's vision was a little blurry. She and Lao Qi had a passionate relationship when they were young, but after having children, their lives became as bland as lukewarm water.

She only understood this principle later: only a glass of plain water can withstand the erosion of time.

Unexpectedly, Yu Wei understood so early on...

She felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. This young man was reliable, knew how to manage a household, and was definitely a good son-in-law she could entrust with her life.

As the song drew to a close, the melody softened, but the emotions grew even stronger. The two turned around and stood face to face, very close to each other.

"Until we are too old to go anywhere
You still cherish me like a precious treasure.

Yu Wei sang the first half of the song in a deep voice, carrying a sense of certainty and tranquility that comes with the passage of time.

When Qi Luoan sang the second half of the song, she didn't use force to impact the voice. Instead, she made her voice exceptionally gentle, dependent, and even a little childlike. The five words "treasure in the palm of my hand" were sung with a gentle, fragrant breath, yet they contained immense emotion.

The two streams of sound intertwined and entwined in the air, creating a beautiful emotional landscape that needs no words.

In the studio, many people held their breath, afraid of disturbing the ultimate romance constructed by the sound.

This is a textbook example of a male-female duet, completely avoiding the saccharine sweetness and gala-like clichés that are common in love songs of this genre.

Every glance they exchanged, every casual touch, every smile they shared was more powerful than any elaborate dance or camera cut.

After the performance, the judges were supposed to immediately begin giving their scores, but after a few seconds of silence, they realized something.

I was so engrossed in listening that I forgot to analyze it...

The best way to listen to music is not to "judge," but to immerse yourself in the song, not to think about anything, and to let the melody carry you along.

The group of judges looked at each other in disbelief. They were a group of professional judges, and they had been taken inside without their consent?
The song's infectious power is unimaginable. If they are already like this, imagine how amazing it would be if they performed it at the gala.
Actually, Yu Wei and Qi Luoan's singing wasn't that amazing; people were subtly drawn in mainly because they were showing off too much.

Openly displaying affection is bound to attract attention, and once you start looking, you're easily distracted.

Although I was so engrossed in the task that I didn't write down many details, the scoring still had to continue. The skills group deserved the highest score.

The two voices blended perfectly, complementing each other in timbre, synchronizing in rhythm, and resonating in emotion. This is not just coordination, it is fusion.

Is this the true value of a real couple?
Qi Luoan's singing skills are not as good as Yu Wei's, but this song does not require technical skills. Instead, it emphasizes emotion, which is what they have in abundance.

The second group also highly praised the song, emphasizing its balance between popularity and artistry. The lines "growing old slowly" are sure to become a hit across the country.

Although Chen Jinyi did not participate in the discussion of the third group, she saw the group's scores.

Normally, songs expressing personal feelings are not a good fit for the Spring Festival Gala, but this song, while answering the question of "romance," resonated with everyone.

They highly praised its suitability for the Spring Festival Gala, giving it an exceptionally high score without any hesitation.

Although the Spring Festival Gala selection process has begun and Yu Wei's team has brought several excellent works one after another, this song has received record-breaking praise.

After all, he was just the mastermind behind other programs, but he was a participant in this song, which gave him a greater boost and made him the clear winner in terms of numbers.

"It seems everyone is quite satisfied with this song."

Xu Zhen expressed his heartfelt satisfaction with the result, saying that the song didn't need their protection and that it was qualified to go directly to the next round.

"Then there's no need for further discussion. The Spring Festival Gala stage needs a song that interprets small certainties and lasting companionship."

With the director's approval, the song was awarded a direct pass without any controversy, becoming the only song to jump out of the pending stage after the rule adjustment.

When Yu Wei heard the news backstage, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He had lost every time he gambled three times in a row, but this time he really quit gambling.

Qi Luoan was much calmer, and just silently sent a message to his older brother: "No way, no way, no one didn't get a direct pass, right?"

She glanced at Yu Wei, licking her lips defiantly. The ingredients were ready; perhaps it was time to think of a way to cook them…

She doesn't know much about this kind of thing either, so it seems she needs to do some research beforehand.

"Do you have any short films? Send me two."

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Yu Wei looked at her without saying a word. She was like a child trying to run before she could walk, her mind full of wild ideas, but in reality, she'd just bury her head in the blankets and beg, "Don't look!" (End of Chapter)