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

The music has faded, the song has ended.

The two elderly people remained standing there, slightly out of breath, with fine beads of sweat on their foreheads that shimmered on the stage.

They didn't look at the audience to see if there should be applause; they simply exchanged a glance, a glance that conveyed an unspoken calm and contentment born from weathering storms.

Like the relief after a hard day's work, the small boat finally sailed safely into the tranquil harbor.

This song, "The Boatman's Love," is somewhat unconventional. It is certainly not a masterpiece, but on stage, it has an irreplaceable significance.

Liao Ling, on the judging panel, subconsciously recalled the plot of this song in the novel, where the female director said the song was cheesy, but the protagonist refuted her.

At the time, I thought Yu Weichun was just writing nonsense, but after listening to the song and looking back, this plot was practically a prophecy of the future.

During the scoring process, the judges' opinions on the song were extremely polarized. Some felt that the song was too lowbrow and did not match the solemnity of the gala, while others felt that art originated from life.

This song is indeed vulgar and doesn't fit the current Spring Festival Gala. Songs for the Spring Festival Gala must be refined and elegant, reflecting the healthy and positive spirit of the working people...

But Yu Wei also clearly wrote in the book that this song is indispensable.

Of course, a gala should have a guiding principle, but guidance is not something that can be built on thin air. This song provides an extremely specific scene, an emotional sample that has not been overly embellished.

Ordinary people may need to understand the phrase "unity and progress," but when they hear "the younger sister sits at the bow of the boat, and the older brother walks on the shore," they can immediately picture the scene and feel that clumsy yet passionate love.

This instantaneous and intuitive sense of connection is precisely what many "perfect" works today lack.

When it was the presiding judge's turn to make a judgment, Liao Ling cast her vote in favor without hesitation.

"What I'm worried about isn't that the songs are too vulgar, but that our stage is so clean that it can no longer retain any earthy feeling, any real human warmth."

At that moment, she felt an inexplicable surge of admiration for Yu Weinong. He wasn't just writing randomly; he knew what kind of works the people needed and he also knew the shortcomings of the Spring Festival Gala.

Teacher Yu didn't have a plan; he is a respectable artist!

In the end, it was Xu Zhen who made the final decision and approved the program. With two veteran artists on the same stage and Yu Wei composing the lyrics and music, hesitating for even a second would be disrespectful to them.

There's no need to put it on hold. There aren't any songs like "The Boatman's Love" this year, so putting it on hold is a safe bet. Let's just make it quick.

Everyone's attention once again fell on the program sheet for "Unforgettable Tonight." Hopefully, Yu Wei won't cause any trouble this time.

We can't just see the veteran artist getting itchy again, especially in a one-against-two situation where blood pressure is suppressed...

The judges breathed a sigh of relief only when Yu Wei honestly stepped onto the stage. Thankfully, this kid wasn't so twisted as to fight himself. Why should we, who are of the same blood, be so eager to harm each other?

In fact, when the fake Spring Festival Gala clashed with the real one, Yu Wei couldn't help but contradict himself; he really is that abnormal.

Although the song title seems rather ordinary, so ordinary that one can almost imagine its melody and the general meaning of the lyrics, Yu Wei's work should not be underestimated.

Yu Wei's voice is clear and smooth, but it has a solid quality underneath, and even carries a cautious, almost narrative tone.

The melody of this song is extremely simple, with a few notes unfolding smoothly and without any ripples. The lyrics are also simple, depicting a scene of people gathering together, which is a common element in gala songs.

He was completely absorbed in his own world, his gaze still fixed on the distance.

Unforgettable Tonight

No matter where you are or where you are at the ends of the earth

China is a land of one heart and one mind

We all wish our motherland well, our motherland is prosperous!

The song is indeed very simple, and it is repeated many times, but each repetition of "Unforgettable Tonight" is not a simple reproduction, but rather a deeper carving into the listener's heart.

The grand and the minute, celebration and sorrow, blend seamlessly at this moment, forging a universal resonance that strikes the soul.

The judges were pinned to their seats, unconsciously holding their breath, as if afraid that even the slightest extra breath would disturb the flowing sound waves.

On its own, this song is just a decent song for a gala, but when placed on the Spring Festival Gala stage, it becomes a bombshell.

This simple yet unforgettable melody is perfect for the end of the Spring Festival Gala, allowing viewers to say goodbye while leaving a lasting impression, and even conveying a sense of grandeur and scale.

They had often heard Yu Wei tailor-make songs for others, but this time they witnessed it firsthand – this was a song Yu Wei tailor-made for the Spring Festival Gala.

Xu Zhen was extremely grateful that he gave this song a chance, otherwise the loss would have been too great.

He doesn't comment on his previous artistic songs, but this one definitely deserves a perfect score in terms of commercial appeal.

Yu Wei is not an ambitious man; he is the savior of this year's Spring Festival Gala!

After the song was finished, they didn't hold back anymore and gave it a perfect score, making it a must-have for the Spring Festival Gala.

Watching Yu Wei's retreating figure as he left the stage, Xu Zhen felt a strange pang of unease.

According to Xiaoling, Yu Weike has prepared more than 20 programs for the Spring Festival Gala. The ones he has shown so far are all amazing. What about the ones he has in store?

He originally didn't want to meddle in other people's private affairs, but the song "Unforgettable Tonight," which was "tailor-made" for the Spring Festival Gala, served as a wake-up call for him.

If Yu can only commission one song, why can't he commission two or three?
Moreover, "Unforgettable Tonight" and "The Boatman's Love" were not even on the judging panel in the first place...

If he hadn't changed his mind the day before yesterday, these two songs would be the same as the ones that weren't released.

What does this mean? It means that the works Yu Wei didn't submit were no less impressive than the submitted works. Thinking about this, Xu Zhen felt a little breathless. What was this kid planning to do with so many Spring Festival Gala special programs?

The truth is about to be revealed!

"Quickly, stop Yu Wei, don't let him get away."

After the review ended, Xu Zhen, without caring about the strange looks from others, directly asked the staff to call Yu Wei from backstage.

Unfortunately, Yu Wei had already left. He left after singing "Unforgettable Tonight". The judging was over, so who was still at CCTV? It would be better to go back to the "base camp" to supervise the rehearsals of his teammates.

After these days of rehearsals, Su Jian and the others have become quite proficient in their skit "To Help or Not to Help," and Yu Wei just wanted to give the judges a heads-up.

"Don't be nervous then."

Singing can be so captivating, but performing a skit requires attention to audience feedback, and the process is lengthy, making it easy to make mistakes due to nervousness.

For skits, forgetting the lines is out of the question; the strings will snap if the rhythm slows down. It really tests your on-the-spot reaction.

The audience will likely consist of professionals; it's uncertain whether the three of them can handle it.

Fei Hong and Tong Yulu nodded. They had both participated in song judging before, so they were somewhat prepared. But Su Jian was in a bad situation. She lacked confidence to begin with, and this was her first time.

"I'm afraid of embarrassing everyone."

Of the eight performances Yu Wei prepared, only this skit was left unfinished. Everyone else had performed so well so far; if he messed up at the end, he would be the rotten apple...

"Don't be nervous, Qi Yuan is also on hold."

Zhang Lingye patted him on the shoulder, "Why bother with those judges? The quality of the show isn't up to them."

Qi Yuan was furious when he heard this, but he held back because he was trying to comfort him. Why is it that whoever does more work always suffers more grievances?
"A good skit is one that makes people laugh. Just see if any of the judges laugh."

While offering advice, Qi Luoan was planning to go home and have Xiao Chen act as a shill, so he wouldn't have to do anything but grin and laugh like an idiot.

There's no point in saying more about this. Mindset is also a part of ability, and Yu Wei wanted to see if he really had the talent.

The judging number for "To Help or Not to Help" is number 7 in the language-based programs. The results will be available on the first afternoon. Yu Wei, who is no longer a judge, has no inside information and can only wait for news in the rehearsal room.

……

"This is Yu Wei's skit, isn't it?"

Feng Qi, the director of language-based programs, pointed to the program "To Help or Not to Help" on the program schedule and showed great interest in it.

He said he came from a storytelling background and usually talks a lot. He was really holding back during last week's song and dance program judging, so today he can finally speak his mind.

"That's right, I'm looking forward to it too."

Xu Zhen's expectations were extraordinary; among the programs that Yu Wei hadn't presented, there were a total of six skits.

If today's skit is just so-so, it means Yu Wei's skit writing is lacking, and the rest probably won't be much better either, which would reduce his worries by half.

Conversely, if the skit is of high quality, that would be terrifying; Yu Wei, with a bunch of shows under his belt, would definitely want to pull some crazy tricks.

"I admit he's a GOAT in the music industry, but he's still a greenhorn in sketch comedy."

Hearing Feng Qi say this, Xu Zhen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Indeed, Yu Wei's musical talent was beyond doubt, and this short piece was probably just something he wrote for fun.

The judging proceeded smoothly. Several programs were performed one by one. There were basically no outstanding ones, but they weren't terrible either. For a Spring Festival Gala skit, it was just passable.

It wasn't until the seventh program started that they sat up straight and became fully focused, even nine-tenths of their attention.

Su Jian, who plays Hao Jian, spoke first. Although she was a little nervous, her lines were vivid and down-to-earth, carrying the common kindness of young people.

When he encountered an elderly woman who had fallen, his hesitation as he squatted down, stood up, and scratched his head was perfectly conveyed through rhythmic and precise body language.

Seeing that Xu Zhen's hand movements had stopped, it was clear that this was no joke at all; the rhythm and humor were very tight.

The humor is triggered by language and rhythm. Hao Jian tries to prove his innocence with exaggerated "scene reenactment". He jumps around and plays "himself who hit someone" and clutches his waist to imitate "the old lady who was hit". His movements are exaggerated and very funny.

The laughter from the judges boosted his confidence, and he became even more focused.

When a passerby joined in, solemnly pulling out his phone to "post a Weibo post condemning" and muttering, "We can't let positive energy get away," the sheer absurdity of his earnestness made the presiding judges shake their heads and laugh.

The entire performance flowed smoothly, with misunderstandings piling up one after another. Hao Jian's embarrassment and quick wit evolved into countless hilarious details in the tug-of-war between "helping" and "not helping".

It was both funny and insightful. Feng Qi, who had just been considering himself a senior figure, immediately backed down. Yu Wei, this kid, has some skills.

"It's over!"

Looking at the acclaimed piece "To Help or Not to Help," Xu Zhen felt his head buzzing. Yu Wei hadn't lied; he really could write.

So the remaining six...

Sketches are something that, apart from comedy variety shows, are basically only seen in large numbers on galas. Yu Wei's preparation of so many clearly indicates that he intends to put on the Spring Festival Gala.

Many people do this kind of thing, like college student Spring Festival galas or anime-themed Spring Festival galas. Normally, it's not a big deal, but if all the programs are of this quality…

I scoff at the idea that it's something to be trifled with. (End of Chapter)