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Chapter 49 Oh, Nameless One, I Raise a Glass to You
"very nice."

After Qi Yuan finished singing, Yu Wei immediately applauded. He wasn't just doing it for the audience in the live stream; Qi Yuan had really sung quite well today.

In the novel, he had the protagonist give "Tong Chen" a score of 7.5, which is slightly above average, but if it were today's version, he would give it an 8.

This song is a bit pretentious and unrealistic, but Qi Yuan's emotions make up for it well. It seems that he has really found his own ordinary path.

Regardless of the outcome, Qi Yuan has gained something today.

Yu Wei didn't mince words and gave his opinion directly. Qi Yuan naturally understood what he meant and nodded with a smile.

"If this is already an eight out of ten, then sing a nine out of ten?"

"That's eight points already, what about the remaining ninety-two points?"

"Only eight points? I almost cried listening to it."

"Do you even understand 'Tongchen' before giving it an 8 out of 10? Are you just making assumptions?"

Qi Yuan's fans and netizens mingled together, and Yu Wei couldn't tell who was who for a while. Sometimes, even if the netizens racked their brains, they couldn't compare to the fans' genuine feelings.

The film and television industry is in decline, while the comment section is experiencing a cultural renaissance.

He didn't say much, but got up and sat down next to the piano. Yu Wei closed his eyes, spread his fingers, and gently stroked the black and white keys on the piano.

The next moment, he moved... but nothing happened. Yu Wei made a feint, raising his hand but not pressing down.

"Dog authors will cut off chapters."

"You have to pull me even when you're playing the piano?"

After netizens had just started criticizing her, they were surprised to find that several new comments appeared in the live stream, all criticizing Yu Wei's poor piano skills.

What the heck? Yu Wei hasn't even played it yet!
It's so hard to guess who posted these disparaging comments...

Good grief, you were just bluffing to bait out my skills, weren't you?

Taro Ball, who accidentally posted a negative review beforehand, was a little embarrassed. Who knew this guy would pull this stunt and trick them?

That's bad; we made our move too early, and it won't work if we try to use it later...

Just as everyone was focused on the fun of the fandom, Yu Wei suddenly made his move. The sound of the zither was so unexpected that even Qi Yuan, who was standing next to him, was a beat slow to react.

There was no beautiful prelude or dazzling technique as one might expect. Yu Wei simply played a few melodies composed of simple syllables and then repeated them continuously.

But this simple melody gives people a strange sense of familiarity. Even though it's the first time you've heard it, it feels like you've heard it many times before.

After repeating the melody three times, two accented notes were struck, and Yu Weicai began to sing along with the fourth melody.

I am a nameless person on this road.

I have no news and no one comments.
To get an ordinary script, you have to give it your all.
All the twists and turns were just a means to make a living.

Has he changed his singing style?
Qi Yuan instantly noticed the change in Yu Wei's technique. He abandoned his breathy voice and adopted a chest resonance singing method in order to interpret the power of silence.

This is completely different from Yu Wei's previous two songs, which were somewhat technical. But this song, "The Nameless Man," is extremely simple in both lyrics and melody from the beginning to the present, and even the singing style is a common "confessional" style.

He was analyzing it from a professional perspective, but to other listeners, the song evoked a completely different feeling.

They wouldn't burst into tears after hearing just a few lines, but when they heard "I am a nameless person on this road," they would still feel a jolt.

In recent years, too many so-called musicians and film and television dramas have told the stories of so-called "ordinary people," using the banner of ordinary people, but without exception, they are all upper-class narratives of "let them eat cake."

They don't own big houses, brand-name cosmetics, or have a lot of positive energy. They don't love their jobs, but they also won't throw things in a customer's face just because they're being difficult...

What are the motives of those who glorify suffering?
What are the motives behind those who vilify the poor?
No one can represent them, nor do they deserve to be represented by anyone; they are all just ordinary people without names.

Even if they give it their all, they can only get the most basic script.

The very first few lines of this song are already far superior to those lofty and unattainable works.

"I am someone who left the small town."

People who have eaten while crying and laughing

They are travelers on the road and people who support their families.
It's the silence of the city backdrop.

Regardless of his past or present life, Yu Wei is just an ordinary person. He left his hometown and speaks Mandarin, yet he is also captivated by the strong local accent...

He has his moments of glory, but he also swallows bitterness while eating.

Supporting a family is out of the question; we can't even save up enough for the bride price.

Upon hearing "the traveler on the road," everyone realized why the simple melody had sounded so familiar. It had been repeating itself, like footsteps on a journey, already imprinted in everyone's hearts.

They'd heard it countless times. "I just want to touch it with my own hands."

Every moment of bending over

Was the soaking wet footprints left behind worth it?

Have they changed their singing style again?
The silent outburst transformed into oral resonance, and the deep, resonant tone shifted from the previous outpouring to a seemingly ordinary question from a friend: Was it worth it?

Qi Yuan felt a chill run down her spine at that question. Did Yu Wei, in that cramped artist's apartment, also ask himself that question on countless quiet nights?

The answer is yes, because he would also ask himself, as everyone who moves forward in the steel torrent asks themselves, is it really worth it?

They are all carrying heavy burdens, bearing family responsibilities and dreams on their shoulders. It's not because life is hard that they feel sorry for themselves, but because they have no other choice.

Even without considering the song's message, just listening to it is hard not to be moved. Even extraordinary people always have people struggling to move forward around them.

People are trapped by life's hardships, yet they strive to live better, and they toil away their entire lives for this goal.

Even those who listen to music with prejudice in front of their screens are ultimately just ordinary people like you and me. Even if prejudice cannot be eliminated, at least...

Not today.

"Nameless one, I raise a glass to you."
Respect to your silence and every roar of anger.

If he had sung this line right from the start, people might have thought he was praising suffering and celebrating the ordinary. But with the groundwork laid beforehand, they are more willing to believe that this is Yu Wei's true feeling.

The verses may seem plain, but they are actually an exposition. The notes are simple and straightforward, without major rises or falls, thus expressing a genuine outpouring and propelling the true theme forward.

People who come from humble backgrounds but want to change their lives by changing themselves are not worthy of respect.

Are people who refuse to give in to life and strive to live no matter what setbacks they encounter not worthy of respect?

Are people who bravely leave their parents and home and move forward not worthy of respect?

This song is not about pity, sympathy, or praising suffering; rather, it is about the mutual understanding and empathy of every ordinary person.

This song is different from those songs that praise the ordinary, because Yu Wei is like them. They don't understand art, but they can still distinguish between true feelings and false intentions.

Which song is better? People, including Qi Yuan's fans, already have the answer in their hearts, but Yu Wei's song is only halfway through.

You come from a village in the south.
From rough hands

You stand in the gap between the buildings
But you didn't back down.

If the first part of the song is the construction of ordinary music, the second part is the sublimation of ordinary poetry. There are still no fancy words, but it uses the trick of nostalgia.

It's said that you shouldn't use the "memory knife" to kill someone, because it's a move that's really hard to resist.

Yu Wei's first two love songs may not resonate with everyone, but compared to those, the lyrics describing her hometown and childhood easily touch the hearts of listeners.

Southern villages and northern spring – these are emotional symbols that can transcend geographical barriers. When the scenes and emotions blend together, emotional resonance is inevitable.

As the song progressed, the scrolling of comments on the screen slowed down. No one was crying like in the novel, but they were still willing to stay for the duration of a song.

This author of the dog-themed article is quite something...

"It's done!"

Almost all the senior executives at Firefly Chinese were watching the live broadcast, but after listening to the song "The Nameless Man," their last remaining concerns disappeared.

Yu Wei's song was a perfect score, not only successfully resolving the conflict but also further enhancing his reputation. After finishing this song, he had already reached the threshold of becoming a top-tier artist.

Even if Yu Wei does nothing, once this song becomes widely popular, he will still become one of the most sought-after A-list singers in the industry, and one with unlimited potential.

As long as he doesn't cause any trouble, his future achievements are unimaginable.

"I told you he was guaranteed to win."

Qi Luoan had already squatted on the ground at some point, resting her chin on the back of the sofa, her hair brushing against her ears, revealing a slight blush on her earlobes.

Her eyelids were slightly lowered, but there was an uncontrollable smile on her lips. More than finally seeing her older brother get his comeuppance, she seemed happier that Yu Wei had won...

There's a thrill in it, like having your hidden gem recognized.

"It's not an unfair loss."

Qi Yunming, who was initially nonchalant, was completely captivated by Yu Wei's performance, but Chen Jinyi, who was always concerned about her son, lowered her eyes as if recalling a trivial matter.

She recalled that towering figure from her memory; he was just as incredible. He had also told himself that greatness comes from the ordinary.

It looks like it...

(End of this chapter)