Chapter 193: Just Singing Casually
Without third-party interference, Tong Yulu already had victory in the bag, so she could prepare her victory speech in advance and consider song selection.
That afternoon, she specially posted on Weibo about her competition feelings. The specific results weren’t out yet, so she couldn’t be too cocky, but sharing her mood was fine.
“This time I tried some new things, it felt really interesting, everyone just have fun with it, don’t take it seriously, I’m not as crazy as in the video.
Thanks to assistant @Little Deer Woo Woo, Sister Yang accompanied me to record it over and over many times to achieve the effect, the helmet was pretty stuffy too.
Special thanks to Teacher Yu Wei’s script, @Yu Wei.”
Now everyone knew who turned her into that…
Nice one, Yu Wei, what did you turn her into?
Seeing that such an abstract skit was written by Yu Wei, netizens instantly understood. No wonder, it was him.
After all, the famous “giao” scene back then was also single-handedly created by him, and that thing is still spreading online, a frequent guest in the Oni district.
Now he’s come up with another “giegie”. Yu Wei really has an evil streak. He himself follows the traditional path of letting works speak for themselves, but the tricks he gives others are all evil paths.
The key is that his evil paths actually work. Doing abstract stuff not only goes viral but spreads fast. Unknown for years as an idol, one day of abstract and the world knows…
For stars, this obviously isn’t the proper way, but for stars, popularity is the top priority, so who’s to say it isn’t.
He cultivates himself step by step, but when guiding others, he has no taboos. Evil cultivator sect leader is the righteous path leader? How could they dream such a thing?
Qi Luo An heard the news and laughed in anger. No, Yu Wei doing abstract is one thing, it’s not the first or second time, but how is he aiding the enemy too.
Little Deer Sister wins and takes the song, then Yutong will be in another round of anxiety again.
“You don’t need to worry about this, she won’t select ‘Peach Blossom Promise.'” As the organizer, Yu Wei still had the overall view.
“Why?”
Qi Luo An didn’t doubt his statement at all. She was just curious where Yu Wei got such confidence from, how did he know her so well?
It was truly intriguing…
“‘Peach Blossom Promise’ high note she can’t reach.”
“6.”
Daily deer insulting segment.
This reason of course wasn’t convincing enough. A good song, even if she can’t sing it herself, selecting it isn’t a loss. The reason Yu Wei thought this way was actually timing.
At this moment of team disbandment, Tong Yulu had no reason to select a song. If she did, she might immediately be labeled as company property…
She wanted to pass on her own precisely because she didn’t want to be tied down by the company, so she shouldn’t jump right in at this critical juncture.
Tong Yulu is still smart. Take her afternoon post for example, “don’t take it seriously” perfectly played on netizens’ rebellious psychology—the more she said that, the steadier her abstract persona became.
“Makes sense.”
Qi Luo An thought about it and realized it was true. If Little Deer Sister didn’t compete with them for it, they should be steady.
She had been suspicious before, but now she was somewhat convinced that Yu Wei did it on purpose. He deliberately slowed down her and Shen Yutong’s song progress, then deliberately arranged a few sure-win AI contestants before them.
Repeatedly giving the illusion that “the song is going to be taken,” but every time they didn’t select it, all to make Shen Yutong anxious anxious anxious.
Damn, how is Yu Wei so mischievous?
“Mischievous taste enough, I like it.”
Qi Luo An thought she was bad enough, but didn’t expect there to be a master. Using songs like a cat teasing stick, huh?
Shen Yutong: Dog man and woman!
Of course jokes can’t go too far. She would still explain clearly to her best friend, though watching Yutong cry was indeed pretty fun.
Heaven and earth conscience, Yu Wei didn’t think that way. He was just arranging the competition in order. Being anxious doesn’t allow cutting in line.
After the afternoon program recording started, Chi Leying’s gaze at Yu Wei clearly changed a bit. So it was him giving advice to her rival…
This move was evil but had high odds of winning. Tong Yulu’s singing skill wasn’t much stronger than AI, and AI had the new song advantage. In this situation, normal methods really weren’t easy to win with.
Either come with a higher quality song to defeat AI head-on, or like her, invite a powerful guest, or else, Tong Yulu’s move.
Achieve the abstract that AI can’t reach.
Without a doubt, this third method was more suitable for Tong Yulu. After all, she really had abstract talent and could learn it instantly.
Chi Leying really didn’t know whether to cry or laugh for a moment. She had put in no less effort to invite Teacher Zhong out, who knew Yu Wei solved it effortlessly.
But she really couldn’t use this move. Who made her not abstract enough… This was talent, couldn’t be learned, and she had face.
“Come to music class later to help me steady the scene, okay?”
Getting Yu Wei to think of a way to carry was hopeless, but partnering with him for some program effect, Chi Leying could still do.
“I’m a language teacher.”
Yu Wei had no music class experience, only remembering learning “The sun in the west is about to set, quiet on Weishan Lake” in class before.
He remembered it so clearly even because a few buddies in class sang too hype, roof-lifting kind, all old Railway Guerrilla Team.
“In the music field, you’re more authoritative.”
This was indeed Chi Leying’s sincere words. “And the kids in class all like you quite a bit, with you there they’ll be more obedient.”
If as teammates, Yu Wei was absolutely reliable. This was her first time doing music class. Though she watched many online classes, she still felt uneasy.
She couldn’t handle little kids, Yu Wei at least could act as a stabilizing needle.
“Alright, treat it as reborn fifth grade.”
The program team absolutely supported Yu Wei attending. Even purely as a mascot, with his camera shots, the audience would love it.
Five minutes before class, Yu Wei followed Chi Leying to Class 3’s door, and coincidentally ran into the leader from the morning lecture again.
“You two are…”
“Just looking around.”
Yu Wei couldn’t help but look down at the stool. Just looking around carrying a stool? Attending a lecture is attending a lecture, what’s there to hide?
How could they not hide? To be honest, they were a bit scared by Yu Wei that morning. They thought afternoon music class would be fine, Chi Leying seemed approachable, who expected Yu Wei to come too.
“No problem, everyone listen together.”
Yu Wei’s words actually had a bit of steadying the scene feel. The leaders exchanged eye contact, what else to say, just obediently attend the lecture.
Chi Leying didn’t speak. In this situation, the pressure with acquaintances present versus not was obviously different. Calling him over was truly right.
Seeing Yu Wei come to attend class, the students were still quite surprised, occasionally turning heads to see what he was doing.
Not just because he was a star, but because of this morning’s language class, everyone’s favorability toward Yu Wei had risen a lot. Kids know who treats them well, they just can’t express it.
Chi Leying had indeed prepared quite a bit. First teaching students simple notes—many slacking music classes don’t even teach this.
“The half note is like grandfather, walks slow, long duration, walk~ walk~, quarter note like child walking, walk walk walk walk.”
Chi Leying’s voice was gentle and patient, great at examples, praising regardless of right or wrong. Yu Wei felt like he was about to be coaxed into an embryo.
Not considering being a teacher, Teacher Chi?
After a few minutes on notes, Chi Leying started on rhythm, using clapping and stomping to let students feel it. The classroom atmosphere was great for a while.
The photographer naturally wouldn’t miss the chance, quickly recording this scene. This was the effect the program team wanted to capture.
Rhythm practice and little games continued over twenty minutes. Chi Leying then clapped to stop and organized classroom order, entering the final song request segment.
Her civilian guest Teacher Xiao Bei usually did this job. Kids request what they want to hear, a class ends with a few songs.
Today Chi Leying was also doing requests, but not with the all-in-one machine, instead singing personally for the classmates.
First, to boost classroom atmosphere and program effect. Second, to build emotion between teacher and students, showing Chi Leying’s approachable side.
Finally, not forgetting to use the chance to show her music ability to the audience, maintain popularity, expand circles and gain fans.
Chi Leying’s actions were ultimately self-serving.
Actually this segment had high risk. After all, kids’ requests can be all over the place. Too hard or too obscure she couldn’t sing, wouldn’t that backfire?
This was where Chi Leying was smarter. She specially called Yu Wei over, with another layer of meaning.
Students liked him a lot, kids have performance desire, with Yu Wei there, they would spontaneously compete to request his songs…
Chi Leying was familiar with Yu Wei’s songs anyway. Plus with him there, program effect would definitely level up, easier to go viral.
In one simple class, her scheming and meticulousness were evident.
Yu Wei realized late and was a bit impressed. This scheming was indeed something. He had no loss himself, so cooperate with the performance and turn a blind eye.
Sure enough, as soon as song requests started, someone requested “Someone Like Me”. Today’s kids actually like listening to something so deep?
Chi Leying of course wouldn’t sing the whole thing, just simply sang a chorus segment. Her voice was very clean, technique sufficient, performance quite outstanding.
The second song was still his, the latest “Peach Blossom Promise”. Kids’ performance desire was too strong, just wanted to say something different.
Chi Leying had practiced this song too. A few simple lines were no problem. Under her passionate singing, classroom atmosphere gradually built to a climax.
The photographer’s mouth was about to split from smiling. This was it, this was what they wanted to shoot! Should’ve invited Chi Leying earlier, she understood program effect too well!
Requests one after another, basically all Yu Wei’s works. Occasional others Chi Leying could handle too.
Music class was almost turning into Yu Wei’s solo concert. Even troublemakers requesting “Castle in the Sky” piano piece, Chi Leying could hum a few lines, expressiveness maxed.
But as music class neared the end, classmates’ request frequency clearly slowed. Yu Wei’s songs were mostly requested, kids couldn’t think of others for the moment.
“Teacher, are there any we haven’t heard?”
The girl timidly raised her hand, seeming just to fulfill a small wish.
The “haven’t heard” she meant of course wasn’t any random unfamiliar song, but Yu Wei’s other songs. After all, earlier requests revolved around that theme.
“Teacher isn’t too sure about this.”
Actually there were a few student-unmentioned songs, but Chi Leying understood the little girl’s meaning and didn’t take initiative.
This question seemed aimed at her, but actually at Yu Wei. Kids knew Yu Wei sang well. Coming as teacher without singing, they always felt something missing.
Especially after being stirred by Chi Leying’s singing earlier, with favorability toward Yu Wei so high, they definitely wanted to hear his original singing voice.
The program team tactfully turned the camera for a Yu Wei close-up. Come on, as child king, you can’t hold back.
They say Yu Wei likes hiding songs. Today was perfect to point out some stockpiled ones.
“This…”
Yu Wei slowly stood up, seeming to seek Chi Leying’s opinion. After all, this was her main field, couldn’t steal the show.
Chi Leying was just about to say it’s fine when the bell rang. She changed to smiling, “It’s not my class anymore, do as you like, treat it as closing the music class.”
Though class was over, over forty kids’ eyes were wider than ever. Yu Wei really couldn’t decline.
Usually he writes one and sings one. Now songs never revealed before, like “Blue Lotus” and “Mountain Hill”.
These two songs, how to put it, a bit world-weary. Style obviously didn’t match current atmosphere, not very fitting.
Or sing something not in the novel?
This thought at first listen seemed crazy, actually was somewhat crazy, but Yu Wei still had a bit of confidence.
As the number of mastered songs increased, those intersecting lines formed a net, eventually producing a few small knots.
Not quite sudden enlightenment, but singing more, technique gradually became instinct. His music level and singing skill would surely rise.
Now him, at least simple songs were no problem. Simple ones were easy to sing, and he remembered lyrics without redeeming.
“Then I’ll just sing casually.”
He decided to boldly try.
Stepping back ten thousand steps, even if he didn’t sing well, with his current fame, great scholars would debate scripture for him, interpret it as him intentionally singing that way to blend with the kids.
If successful, everything he says is right. Nothing to worry about.
Everyone didn’t know what Yu Wei meant by “sing casually,” could only wait expectantly for him to open his mouth.
Hearing his new song in this setting would absolutely be a win, with great commemorative significance.
Yu Wei recalled a simple elementary school song from ’86, and very fitting, perfect for summary.
“Please take my song
Back to your home
Please leave your smile behind…”
