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

Just as Director Xu said, Yu Wei could escape the first day of the month but not the fifteenth. On the third day after Qi Yuan overcame the pressure, the first rehearsal for the Spring Festival Gala began.

Every year, the Spring Festival Gala holds more than three large-scale rehearsals. As a participant in three programs, Yu Wei could not avoid this segment.

That day, they successfully met backstage at the studio. In CCTV's important venue, at the rehearsal site, more than ten people gathered together chatting and laughing, which was rather conspicuous.

For the other guests, this scene was simply too unbelievable.

Damn, they even bring a group to perform on the Spring Festival Gala?
Since everyone participated in the judging on a different day, they were completely surprised that Yu Wei's team had so many people.

"You really didn't get in through connections?"

The female singer muttered to herself, her gaze towards the group clearly showing some repulsion. How could such a large group pass the judges?

Although the others didn't say it explicitly, they seemed to think the same way. They were all Yu Wei's people; whether they relied on connections or not, they knew for themselves...

They're all people with connections!

Director Xu Zhen initially planned to cut Yu Wei's program because of this consideration; it was certain that someone with close ties to her would be criticized.

Even if everyone is strong enough, they can't escape being gossiped about and treated differently. Don't they realize that CCTV doesn't have such easy backdoor connections?
"I feel like we're going to be isolated."

Chi Leying, who is used to being a social butterfly, was ignored for the first time in a social setting. It was clear that the guests from other shows didn't like them.

They went through all the trouble to get into the Spring Festival Gala, only to find that a group of people got in "through connections." They must feel resentful.

"That's perfect, the twelve of us can stick together for warmth."

Tong Yulu, on the other hand, smiled and didn't seem to care. She was too lazy to socialize anyway. Only the students who were disliked in class knew how great it felt to be disliked.

"Who wants to team up with you?"

Chi Leying did not accept this statement. She believed that only the weak band together for warmth, while the strong should cherish each other.

"Twelve..."

Qi Luoan looked around, somewhat unable to contain himself, "Didn't we isolate them?"

There are only so many guests participating in the Spring Festival Gala. The others are all in twos and threes, forming their own factions. How can we isolate them?

They are the biggest clique!
"Isolating everyone, huh? Sounds good."

Qi Yuan sat on the sofa with his legs crossed. After becoming a legendary stress-resistant king, his mentality was no longer what it used to be.

It feels so good to be questioned as someone with connections. When the rehearsal starts, they're going to slap these people in the face one by one.

Yu Wei would definitely disdain doing such a thing; let him be the temporary leader of the team...

"I will lead everyone to a comeback."

"What are you leading? You're the only one still pending." Zhang Lingye suddenly teased, "Don't let us wait for the comeback while the leader is eliminated first."

Qi Yuan's view of himself: the second-best in the team;
In their eyes, Qiyuan is a mascot.

Although he is quite capable and has a good personality, he is just too chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), and even a quiet girl like Lin Yuting is amused by him.

"Could we please stop mentioning things that are still pending?"

Qi Yuan was almost numb; was he going to be talked about like this for the rest of his life?

Besides, if Yu Wei's work is eliminated, how bad must it be? Even if Director Xu really makes things difficult for him, he can't possibly be eliminated!

Xu Zhen arrived just after he made up his mind. The rehearsal work required the director's overall coordination, and the first rehearsal was of utmost importance, as it was to set the tone for the Spring Festival Gala.

Xu Zhen set his sights on Yu Wei at first glance. No matter how many excuses he made, he still ended up in my hands.

I absolutely have to find out today.

Then Qi Yuan felt Director Xu's gaze fall on him... Was he really going to make things difficult for him?
Okay, he admits he's a little panicked.

"The first rehearsal is mainly to finalize the program list; for the programs that are yet to be determined, we will do our best."

Xu Zhen didn't say anything. He did want to question Yu Wei, but not now. He couldn't delay the rehearsal schedule. He would talk about it after the rehearsal was over.

Under his arrangement, the rehearsal officially began. Since it was the first rehearsal, there was no need for any staging or movement; everyone just had to go on stage in order.

The performances could be seen backstage. For Qi Yuan, what the other programs looked like was very important, as it determined whether he could stand out. Therefore, he watched them with extra care.

Tong Yulu and the others were just watching for the fun, and also to see how big the gap was between the so-called "talented people" and "people with connections".

The only person on site who wasn't interested in the rehearsal was Yu Wei. He had been a judge before and had seen all the programs here, so naturally he wasn't interested in this one.

So, under everyone's watchful eyes, Yu Wei once again took out his tablet and started typing. Although many people had heard about his habit, seeing it in person was still quite shocking.

He's probably the first person to write the scripts for the Spring Festival Gala rehearsals...

Yu Wei has gotten used to typing under other people's gaze. As long as they don't look at his screen, it doesn't affect his typing efficiency.

He had only been writing for a short while when it was his turn to rehearse. Yu Wei closed his laptop and silently went on stage to sing the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" that he had prepared.

When that legendary lyric exploded, a middle-aged male singer sitting in a folding chair suddenly sat up straight.

This is not just music; it is the echo of an entire era, the thrill of his first stage appearance, the perseverance of countless late nights in the recording studio, and the shared faith of all singers.

The most impactful were the idol singers. Many of them debuted through talent shows, are skilled in technique, and are adept at stage effects, but rarely have they experienced this pure and unadorned torrent of emotions.

This song is destined to be recorded in the history of Chinese music...

It was the first time Qi Yuan and the others had heard the complete version. Even though they had expected it, they were still captivated by the song and didn't even know when it ended.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Yu Wei silently returned backstage to continue writing, as if nothing had just happened. Those seeing him for the first time felt like they'd seen a ghost; his singing was breathtaking, his writing effortless, and his charisma was subtly understated.

How can someone be this awesome?

They initially thought it was just Yu Weiqiang, but Fei Hong's performance of "Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty" taught them another lesson.

Everyone in the industry knows Fei Hong's situation. This guy is really unlucky, and his singing talent isn't outstanding. How did he improve so much?

What surprised them even more was what happened next: not long after the rehearsal began, Yu Wei's skit appeared on stage.

This order is most likely the order of the Spring Festival Gala program list. Yu Wei's classic songs take the lead, kung fu performances promote culture, and "To Help or Not to Help" is the first comedy sketch.

"Looks like we're in prime time."

The Spring Festival Gala also has a prime time slot. Generally, the viewership is highest between 8 pm and 10 pm. I wonder how high their program will rank.

Watching the smooth, complete, and hilarious skit on stage, the other guests felt dumbfounded. Didn't everyone online say that Yu Wei was just writing it for fun? How did it end up on the Spring Festival Gala?
It's clearly much more interesting than other sketches; you call this something you wrote just for fun...

Following the skit were several solo performances, with Chi Leying and Lin Yuting taking turns performing, all of which were new songs.

After a while, they were getting sleepy, so they started playing an uplifting song called "We Are Family".

Seeing this, they finally understood. There were no such things as connections; they were all just lazy opportunists. If they had given the song to someone else, that person could have gotten it too.

No, not just that. It's not a question of whether these shows will even get on the Spring Festival Gala, but how popular they will become. Guaranteed to be on the Spring Festival Gala and guaranteed to be a hit, who wouldn't envy that?
At this moment, the other Spring Festival Gala guests truly understood what it means for choice to be more important than effort. They might not even be able to stay, and even if they did, it would just be a formality.

Only high-quality programs can leave an impression on the audience, and Yu Wei happens to have that, and a lot of it...

I'm in a daze, nothing but a daze.

They watched the figure silently typing away in the corner, and perhaps years later, this scene would still be firmly imprinted in their hearts, unforgettable.

It was already afternoon when the rehearsal ended. Yu Wei packed up his computer and waited for Xu Zhen to come over and have tea with him.

"There will be many media interviews outside, so please do not disclose any information about the program."

The Spring Festival Gala rehearsal site has always been a hotbed for media interviews. Not only are there many celebrities and big shots, but you can also dig up a lot of first-hand information. Many reporters stand in the cold wind all day just for a thirty-second interview.

This kind of interview is quite skillful. An interview means publicity, and it's a good opportunity to advertise your program.

The challenge of conducting interviews lies in simultaneously maintaining confidentiality and promoting oneself as much as possible.

After giving instructions on the guests' visit, Xu Zhen's gaze finally fell on Yu Wei. It was time for them to have their turn.

"Um, Yu Wei, could you stay for a moment? I need to ask you for a favor."

Yu Wei was a little taken aback by what he heard, because it wasn't Xu Zhen who said it, but Ye Shengyu...

Xu Zhen never expected Ye Shengyu to suddenly appear out of nowhere, and even this was someone trying to take from him?

Ye Shengyu's interception was perfectly timed, and it happened in front of everyone, making it impossible for Xu Zhen to speak up.

He just wanted to have a cup of tea with Yu Wei, why was it so difficult?
Yu Wei glanced at Ye Shengyu without showing any emotion, giving him a knowing look. It was Ye Shengyu who was truly righteous.

This is a huge help. Although he's not afraid of Xu Zhen's pressure, it would be annoying if this guy kept asking questions. He'd better avoid it as much as possible.

He thought Ye Shengyu was covering for him, but he didn't expect Ye Shengyu to actually have something to ask him, though it wasn't anything serious.

"Give me some advice on how to woo a girl."

"?"

A sixty-year-old woman?

……

At 4 p.m., outside the east gate of the old CCTV headquarters, several Spring Festival Gala guests, wrapped in down jackets, were surrounded by microphones as soon as they squeezed out of the revolving door.

"Teacher! Look here!"

Can you reveal the format of this year's program?

Who are the guest collaborators?

Of course, such things cannot be revealed. When faced with these questions, they simply shook their heads or changed the subject, telling the reporter to keep warm.

Suddenly, a sharp young male voice cut in from the side: "Excuse me, did Yu Wei participate in this year's Spring Festival Gala? Did the teachers see it?"

The air froze for half a second.

Yu Wei is definitely a rising star this year. Although there is speculation that he will definitely be on the show, it is just speculation at the moment, and there is no accurate information.

The guests exchanged glances and then nodded weakly.

This kind of thing can be revealed, since the reporters will see Yu Wei when he comes out, so there's nothing to hide.

It's not just that it's there, its presence is incredibly strong...

"This is Yu Wei's first time participating in the Spring Festival Gala. What do you think of his performance?"

Which program are you referring to?
Single, duet, skit, or end credits song?

He had a segment almost every half hour, which is an absurd situation that is definitely the first time it has happened on the Spring Festival Gala.

The reporter had assumed they would remain silent on the issue or engage in some mutual flattery, but to their surprise, the men looked serious and left only one sentence.

"That guy is no longer human." (End of Chapter)