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

Yu Wei was led to the front of the conference room.

He was quietly waiting for notification backstage, but instead received a message from the staff that the main cast and crew wanted him to come over to discuss something.

Clearly, they couldn't reach an agreement, which is why they decided to bring Yu Wei, the person involved, in for a talk...

"Knock, knock, knock."

He knocked on the door three times, the sound crisp but not too loud, and the conversation inside seemed to subside.

A voice came through the door, somewhat muffled, but still undeniably clear: "Come in."

Yu Wei then pushed open the door and entered, revealing a panoramic view of the conference room. The rectangular conference table was as smooth as a mirror, and the six main creators sat around it, with plenty of empty seats around them.

All eyes immediately fell on him. While they admired him, they couldn't help but admit that this kid was a bit eccentric.

"sit down."

Upon hearing Director Xu's words, Yu Wei instantly realized that things were about to go wrong. There was no need to go to such lengths when it could be said in a few words. He had already asked him to sit down, but he figured it would take quite a while.

Yu Weishun sat down on the side closest to Ye Shengyu. This was one of his own people, and it was good to take shelter under a big tree.

"Tell me, why did you change the song?"

The reason for changing the song actually had nothing to do with the topic of discussion; they were just curious why this kid would do such a thing...

This is CCTV. If they manage to catch the song change at the last minute, that's fine. But if they don't, it's a disaster, and they'll have to take responsibility.

Why would someone risk everything to bring down Chen Ping? What grudge could they possibly hold against him? Or is he just itching to take action and can't resist the allure of veteran artists?
Both reasons are absurd.

Upon hearing this, Yu Wei's gaze fell on Ye Shengyu. "Are you sure you want me to say it?"

It's hard to say what the hidden competition between the two "hanging dogs" is. In this situation, it's more respectable to act as a go-between for Ye Laodeng.

I'm just a warrior of pure love...

The others didn't understand what he meant. What did he mean by "you must say it"? Was it because the reason was hard to say?
Finally, it was the impatient Ye Shengyu who broke the deadlock, urging him to speak frankly: "Just say what you mean, stop being so wishy-washy."

This is what you said.

Almost everyone in the country knows about Ye Shengyu and Zhong Qing's affair. It's an old story that gets more interesting the more you gossip about it. Yu Wei didn't keep it to himself and simply revealed his original intentions.

The initial purpose of this was simply to get Zhong Qing and Ye Shengyu to sing "The Boatman's Love".

Senior Zhong's song was snatched away by Chen Ping's, so Yu Weicai had the idea of ​​cutting off this song.

Ye Shengyu realized something was wrong halfway through the conversation. How could code be related to him? The others, however, had strange expressions and looked at Ye Shengyu with increasingly amused eyes.

I didn't expect there would be any gossip to come; this is interesting...

At first, they thought Yu Wei was too ambitious and wanted to take over, but who would have thought that the kid's starting point was so outrageous.

You picked the number one player just for something so trivial?
They didn't know what to say. If Yu Wei had been scheming, this would have been a major battle, but it turned out to be just a casual matter.

The more effortlessly something is done, the more terrifying it becomes. Yu Wei's strength is likely greater than they imagined.

"Alright, alright, stop telling everyone."

Ye Shengyu impatiently interrupted his narration. Although everyone knew about this, he couldn't bear to talk about it in a meeting.

Amidst his embarrassment, he couldn't help but feel a touch of warmth. This kid had gone to such lengths for his sake; it must have been tough for him.

The intention is one thing, but the ability to do it is another. Without a doubt, Yu Wei succeeded, and Chen Ping's song was indeed defeated by him.

The plan was simple, but to complete this crucial step, he was probably the only one in the entire country who could do it…

"I didn't expect it to be like this."

They considered countless reasons, but never imagined that Yu Wei was trying to arrange a marriage. However, according to this explanation, the plan is not yet successful, because "The Boatman's Love" has not yet been served.

"Teacher Ye, what do you think of that song?"

Gossip wasn't something to discuss at the meeting, so Zhao Rujun was more interested in Yu Wei's new song; the little guy was increasingly showing the demeanor of a master.

"Is 'The Boatman's Love' that popular and straightforward folk song?"

Liao Ling remembered this scene from the novel very clearly. It was during this scene that Yu Wei began to criticize the female director. She couldn't forget it even if she wanted to.

Yu Wei glanced at her thoughtfully; this must be a seasoned reader…

"It is indeed popular and straightforward, but it has a strong folk music atmosphere, which is quite suitable for the Spring Festival Gala."

Ye Shengyu quite liked that song. Who he sang it with was one thing, but he also appreciated the poetic sublimation of life at the bottom of society.

The group looked at each other in bewilderment. Just how much had this kid prepared for the Spring Festival Gala?
The song "The Boatman's Love" perfectly illustrates that Yu Wei's works that didn't make it to the Spring Festival Gala are not bad; they just have other uses.

What else can you do if you don't sing songs suitable for the Spring Festival Gala?
The unexpected is a bit unsettling...

"By the way, did my song pass the review yet?"

Seeing that they were about to ask about the fake Spring Festival Gala, Yu Wei quickly changed the subject and brought the conversation back on track. "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" needed to have a result.

"of course."

Xu Zhen nodded. Yu Wei's song definitely had to be performed. Although it was a Cantonese song, the melody and lyrics were very relatable and would be well-suited to the audience's taste.

On the contrary, Chen Ping's "Ziru" is not very suitable for the Spring Festival Gala stage. The content is too personal, and apart from Chen Ping's name, it doesn't really appeal to the average viewer. In the meeting just now, they decided to keep Yu Wei's "Hai Kuo Tian Kong" and Chen Ping's "Ziru," but in a different format.

They understood perfectly well that the gimmick of Chen Ping's return performance was just about his songs; he himself was definitely not coming back.

Even with Teacher Zhong's performance, this "encore" was still somewhat bland. In that case, it would be better to just let the song appear, for example, to use "Ziru" as the background music for the gala's short film.

Without singers, people are more likely to focus on the creators. This creates a buzz without the program becoming homogenized, thus resolving the dilemma.

"Something."

Yu Wei never expected Director Xu to make such an arrangement. This is truly a master of balancing things, maximizing the buzz.

"Wait a minute, doesn't that mean Senior Zhong doesn't have a program?"

To use it as background music for a short film, the song definitely needs to be pre-recorded. Since Teacher Zhong won't be on stage that day, this is the perfect opportunity!

All eyes turned to Ye Shengyu again. Teacher Zhong must be feeling down after being bullied by Yu Wei. Shouldn't we take this opportunity to comfort her?
Old Ye, you need to step up!

Ye Shengyu was in a terrible predicament. He was originally the most senior member of the Spring Festival Gala's creative team, but now, all his prestige had been ruined by Yu Wei.

"Then let's try our best to get Teacher Zhong on stage."

Xu Zhen's expression was very subtle, but it was obvious who should try and how. If they could really bring about a twilight romance on the Spring Festival Gala, it would be a beautiful story.

Wang Taikang, standing next to him, seemed to want to say something, but at Xu Zhen's prompting, he ultimately held back.

"Then let's not keep everyone any longer, meeting adjourned! Teacher Ye, go ahead."

Embarrassing as it was, Ye Shengyu knew what he had to do. Upon hearing that the meeting was over, he immediately ran off, his destination self-evident.

Yu Wei silently cheered him on in her heart, hoping that he would have no regrets, provided that he was not treated as a villain and cursed... Fast forward to "That Yu Wei is too bad, don't cry, don't cry".

He imagined it and found it rather funny. Just as he was about to leave, Liao Ling stopped him.

"So what are you going to do with 'Unforgettable Tonight' that you originally planned to sing?"

This song was Yu Wei's original choice, and it sounded like a special performance for the Spring Festival Gala, so the quality must have been quite good. It would be a shame to change it like this.

Her intuition told her that if Yu Wei took this song back, it was very likely to become a boomerang...

"Keep it."

Although this song is very suitable for the Spring Festival Gala, there aren't enough slots available. Even if he took it, no one would want it, so he could only take it back for his own use.

Before Liao Ling could speak, Xu Zhen chimed in, "Why don't we give it a try together? Good songs are worth the wait."

When he opened his mouth, everyone in the meeting room was somewhat incredulous. Was this really their director?
Although Director Xu never explicitly targeted Yu Wei, everyone had been through similar experiences, and the sense of "checks and balances" was quite obvious.

Xu Zhen definitely doesn't want Yu Wei to appear on too many shows, so what is he doing now?

While it could be understood that Ye Shengyu and Zhong Qing singing "The Boatman's Love" was a gesture of goodwill, giving Yu Wei "Unforgettable Tonight" another chance to be judged was something they really didn't expect.

Yu Wei herself never expected that Director Xu would change his ways?

"Old Xu, you..."

Wang Taikang had just wanted to ask this: Yu Wei's show was already impossible to cancel, and now he's brought in two more. Has Lao Xu gone mad, or has he gone mad?

"Any good program should be given a chance."

No one would believe such high-sounding words, so Xu Zhen suddenly spoke up for only one reason: Yu Wei was too awesome.

They caught Chen Ping, the undisputed number one, and beat him twice. Others wouldn't even dare to dream of doing such a thing, let alone accomplish it.

Actually, everyone knows that Yu Wei's show is not bad. He wanted to cancel it before because he didn't want to bear the public pressure of "forming cliques".

But after Yu Wei sang "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," things became simpler. It wasn't that he was cultivating power; it was that Yu Wei was truly amazing.

In front of all the judges and a group of music professionals, he beat Chen Ping's posthumous masterpiece.

With this record, what else is there to say? Even if there are many shows, everyone's first reaction will be that Yu Wei is amazing enough, and they won't talk about him.

This is proof; with this proof, the higher-ups won't target him.

Moreover, with Yu Wei's current strength, becoming the number one is just around the corner. If he can get closer ties with CCTV, the higher-ups might be even more satisfied.

I've wanted to be a member of the Yu Wei faction for a long time!

As for the outside world, Xu Zhen plans to cut out the competition between the two songs in the behind-the-scenes footage of the Spring Festival Gala so that everyone can see it.

We must let everyone know how awesome Yu Wei is. Only when Yu Wei is awesome will no one find fault with him. Only when Yu Wei is awesome will everyone think he has a discerning eye for talent. This is the art of maintaining a balance.

If you're not convinced, have a go at Yu Wei!

Seeing Xu Zhen's hearty laughter, Wang Taikang next to him was dumbfounded. So another one had turned against him, and the director had already given his consent. What was the point of him resisting?

They've already given it all away. What's the point of the Spring Festival Gala if they've already given it all away?

Years later, when Xu Zhen recalled that year's Spring Festival Gala, he still felt that this last-minute defection was the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.

Because the opportunity he gave became the final straw for the entire party… (End of Chapter)