Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 220 If We Were in the Snow Together Tonight

January 2004, 1, Xiangtai Building, No. 3 Deya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha.

Yao Jia looked anxiously at Long Danni, who was hiding her tears and lowering her head in front of her. The back of Director Ouyangtai in front of the window seemed a little hunched.

He is a little too tired to do everything himself.

Looking at the ashtray that was placed back on the table, Yao Jia sighed silently.

He always wants to relieve the pressure on his subordinates, but who can relieve his pressure?

The atmosphere in the office was very depressing. Yao Jia, holding the rice noodles in her hand, regretted choosing this time to deliver breakfast.

"Master...I...I'm leaving."

Long Danni's eyes were swollen like peaches, and she stood up sadly.

Seeing that he did not respond, the old minister of the palace bowed silently, forced a smile, nodded to Yao Jia, and turned to leave.

"Wait."

Yao Jia and Long Danni both turned around in surprise, only to see a happy smile on the old leader's face.

"When you followed me out of Jingshi, leaving behind your families and careers, facing an uncertain future, I am very grateful."

He walked over to his female subordinate and patted her shoulder gently.

"Don't feel sorry, Danny, everything went well!"

Long Danni couldn't hold back any longer, and nodded while holding back her tears, fleeing from the place where she had fought for seven years.

January 2004, 1, CCTV's first studio.

There is still an hour and a half before the live broadcast of the Spring Festival Gala begins, and all the performers and staff are in place.

The Spring Festival Gala is a combination of live broadcast and recorded broadcast, with live broadcast as the main part, but there are also recorded materials. If any accident occurs, the footage will be quickly cut and replaced with the image.

Liu Yifei, Jay Chou, Mei Yanfang and Lu Kuan were chatting in the waiting room while waiting to put on makeup.

Boss Lu and Xiao Liu were able to enjoy this VIP treatment thanks to two other Hong Kong and Taiwan artists.

Several people have been discussing the show "Super Girl".

As the program details are updated and announced every day, there is a wave of discussion and participation in the activities throughout society.

Liu Yifei was holding the "Peking Daily" and reading the program advertisement on the front page with great interest.

A Day in the Life of a Super Girl

"You see a bunch of strange-looking faces flashing across the TV screen, and suddenly you feel a little indignant and think, 'I can go too!'"

"So, like more than 30 girls across the country who had dreams, you walked into the audition site for Super Girl."

"You were delighted to learn that your face would appear on the television program that aired 'Zhao Linger'."

"So, except for the old mechanic at the gate who didn't notify anyone, all your friends and family were glued to the TV and watched your less than 10-second shot."

"You're not satisfied, so you actively sign up to be an audience judge, intending to punish those girls who you think are not as good as you. What gives them the right?"

"So you really wanted to see if your text messages and blog voting could save that beautiful woman who was in tears during the top 10 to 7 competition. And finally, a miracle actually happened!"

"Until you are invited to the finals and watch your beloved idol be crowned, it all comes to a perfect end."

Liu Yifei was pleasantly surprised and said, "Wow, this ad is so provocative, it makes me want to sign up!"

Jay Chou took the newspaper and glanced at it. Fortunately, he had never participated in such a program when he debuted. It was so embarrassing to sing and dance in front of so many people!

Mei Yanfang was very distressed because Boss Lu assigned her a difficult task, to be a judge in the final together with Naying, Han Hong and Zhang Yadong.

"Ah Kuan, you said the judges have to be sharp-tongued, but I can't!"

"It's okay. Just be a good person when the time comes. Nayoung is a bit of a chatterbox. If she makes someone cry, just go up to her and comfort her and give her a hug. Simple, right?"

There is no doubt that there must be a script. Naying will play the sharp-tongued role, Han Hong and Zhang Yadong will play the professional role, and Mei Yanfang will play the good person.

Han Hong brought Zhang Yishan to audition when casting for "The Thief", and this time he agreed immediately after just one invitation.

"what about me?"

Liu Yifei was one of the judges for the preliminary auditions in the Peking competition area.

Due to staffing issues within the variety show team, it is currently impossible to start the competition simultaneously across the country.

So Lu Kuan also imitated the later Xiangtai and started from the base camp and went to one competition zone at a time.

It is convenient for accumulating experience in the early stage, and it can also extend the battle line and provide enough time for advertising and marketing topics to ferment.

"You? You're just going to be a vase. You don't have any professional knowledge of music. You'll just make up some nonsense when the time comes."

Liu Yifei was unconvinced: "Why wouldn't I understand? I actually did some cramming when I released the EP!"

"The auditions aren't very professional, so you can just sit there as a special guest for a few days to gather some attention."

Boss Lu looked at his watch and said, "Jay Lun's 'Dragon Fist' will be the last to finish today. After that, we'll go back to the courtyard to eat. The chef has already bought the food and is waiting for us. Aunt Liu is also busy there."

"Okay, you guys should get ready for your makeup later. I'm going to stroll down to the studio for a bit."

Lu Kuan walked out the door while talking on the phone.

"Wenwen, have all the things been delivered?"

"Yes, Boss. Apart from Teacher Li Xuejian firmly refusing to accept the offer, there's nothing we can do."

"Oh, that's alright. I'll go there myself some other day."

Boss Lu has many connections, from the Beijing Film Academy to the Radio and Television Department, from the leaders of the counterpart units to the local police station, including all aspects of Blog.com, he has taken care of everything that needs to be taken care of.

But people like Tian Zhuangzhuang have a closer relationship, so he will come to visit them in person to wish them a happy new year in a few days.

"Is it... the guide?"

Damn, why does this sound so familiar?

Boss Lu turned around and said, "Hey, Uncle Benshan, hello! I'm Lu Kuan!"

Boss Lu wasn't too excited, it was just that it was the first time in his life that he saw a living person, and it was quite rare.

Zhao Benshan has a kind face and does not have the arrogance of the King of the Northeast at all. He is a man who hides his weapon and appears wise but foolish.

Old Zhao is forty-seven years old this year. When he heard Lu Kuan call him "uncle", he pretended to be displeased: "Director Lu, don't you think calling me uncle makes me look too old?"

“Kind, kind!”

Zhao Benshan laughed heartily, thinking that this young man was not as arrogant as they said, which was a good thing.

"Let's not be estranged. I'll call you Xiaolu and you can call me Lao Zhao!"

Boss Lu said with an exaggerated expression: "No way! You have to call me Teacher Zhao anyway."

"Haha, call me whatever you want. Let's find a place to chat for a while."

"Walk."

Boss Lu walked beside him, wondering in his heart whether Lao Zhao had just met him by chance or on purpose.

Everyone knows Zhao Benshan's outstanding talent as a top comedian, but his sensitivity to business and Zheng Zhi is no less than anyone else.

In 2003, he obtained approval from Liaoning Province and established a branch in Benshan Media, taking the initiative to approach the organization.

As long as there is a document above, he will take his apprentices to study at the Tieling film and television base until late at night, and each person must write down his thoughts and dynamics.

Every year's group documents of Benshan Group are numbered, advocating frugality and opposing waste. The first document issued by Benshan Media immediately prohibits excessive eating and drinking.

He just got closer to the government and didn't seem to be too far away from Zheng Zhi.

"You guys go out first."

"Yes, master."

In the dressing room were his two apprentices. Lu Kuan couldn't remember their names, but they looked strangely familiar.

Zhao Benshan's apprentice recognized the young director at first glance, but he had a natural fear of his master and walked out with his head down.

"Xiaolu, sit down and drink some water."

"Teacher Zhao, please tell me if you have something to say. I'm going to put on makeup and perform soon. Don't delay your important event any longer."

In 2003, Lao Zhao had made a fortune, but he had not yet reached the pinnacle of wealth and power.

In the early days, they made their initial accumulation by transporting coal, and later founded the Liaoning Folk Art Troupe. In 2002, they rented the Shenyang Grand Stage and began to perform Errenzhuan.

Later in this year, he spent money to buy the Shenyang Grand Stage and renamed it the famous Liu Laogen Grand Stage.

"Haha, okay, okay."

Uncle Benshan rubbed his hands, thinking that the awkwardness of some old farmers was just a misleading appearance.

"Director Lu, there's something I want to discuss with you."

"That Dong Jie."

Zhao Benshan lightly uttered a name and stared at Boss Lu without blinking, wanting to see his reaction.

It’s a pity that the young man across the table had a calm expression, as if waiting for him to continue.

"What's up with her?"

Zhao Benshan thought that this young man was quite accomplished, so he stopped testing him.

"This Xiao Dong, we worked together in 2000, on the film 'Happy Times' directed by Zhang Yimou."

"How should I put it? We get along really well."

"Well, she might not have many opportunities in Hong Kong this year, so she's wondering if I can help her get back to the mainland to develop her career."

Boss Lu smiled and said, "Okay, that's a wise move!"

"Now the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry is moving north. You should quickly ask her to come back. There are great opportunities in the mainland."

Zhao Benshan felt helpless when he saw this young man in his twenties who was so stubborn and unwilling to listen.

"Oh! Director Lu! President Lu! I'll be frank. I've discussed this with Director Li and Ms. Huo from the Yinghuang office in Peking."

"This matter! You still need to agree!"

Boss Lu was horrified. "How can I, a filmmaker, meddle in the affairs of a major Hong Kong company?"

"Teacher Zhao, you must have been fooled by these Hong Kong people!"

Zhao Benshan sighed deeply. "I've lived for over fifty years and I've never seen such a slippery and reckless young man. Did you grow up eating fried dough sticks?"

"Let's put it this way, Director Lu, let's stop hiding things."

"Xiao Dong might have done something wrong. Is there anything I, Old Zhao, can do to help? Speak up."

Seeing that the food was almost cooked, Boss Lu also sighed like him.

"Teacher Zhao, it's not that I'm being ruthless, but this Xiao Dong is like Sanmao, Nezha, and Calabash Brothers."

Zhao Benshan was stunned: "What?"

"A grown-up wouldn't do what she did!"

Zhao Benshan was stunned for two seconds, then burst into laughter: "Mr. Lu, you have a talent for comedy. Come on stage with me later."

Boss Lu played a joke, then said seriously, "Teacher Zhao, this is our first meeting today. You are a comedian I admire very much, so this honor belongs to you!"

"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't bother with him!"

Zhao Benshan is a good hand outside Shanhaiguan, but he only opened the Benshan Grand Stage in Beijing in 09, and his current status in the industry is far from reaching its peak.

There is even less leverage to deal with the complex and intertwined forces in Hong Kong.

Faced with Lu Kuan, a young talent who is internationally renowned in the film industry and has various advertising and television channel resources.

If the other party really pretends to be stupid and even refuses directly, he really has no other choice but to find someone else to plead for him.

Boss Lu didn't plan to make any requests to him today. Lao Zhao's energy was still growing and there would always be a place where he could be of use.

After agreeing to do something, Boss Lu took out his cell phone and called Li Shoucheng.

"Mr. Li, Happy New Year! I wish you a happy new year in advance."

When Li Shoucheng saw his number, he knew that it was Zhao Benshan who made the connection.

Huo Wenxi has already reported this matter to him.

"Okay, Lu Sheng, you haven't been to Hong Kong recently. Come over when you're free. I can't drink with you, but you can have plenty of tea."

"Haha, no problem, I'll find an opportunity after the New Year."

Zhao Benshan, who was standing by, couldn't help but be surprised when he heard him casually chatting with the Hong Kong boss.

Hey! This young man.

Lu Kuan guessed that Zhao Benshan would be going to the makeup booth soon, so he said bluntly, "Boss Li, my friend Mr. Zhao is interested in one of your mainland artists. I wonder if Eagle Emperor can give him up?"

"Oh, okay, you can ask him to send someone to contact us."

Seeing that he hadn't even mentioned his name, Zhao Benshan agreed.

Or maybe they have such a good relationship that they don’t care about these empty words.

Either the two of them already had a tacit understanding, and Xiao Dong's downfall was obviously because he offended the young man in front of him.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Kuan smiled at Zhao Benshan and said, "Teacher Zhao, it's done now, hurry up and get ready to go on stage. I'll be watching your wonderful performance from below!"

"Haha, good! Good!"

There were still more than 12 minutes before o'clock. After singing "Dragon Fist", Jay Chou went backstage to put on makeup and walked out of the studio building with Lu Kuan and the other two who had been waiting for a long time.

The security guard watched the people walk out, checked their IDs, and then let them go.

Every year, many stars leave the stage early, and some have to compete to perform on other satellite TV stations’ Spring Festival Galas or other opera Spring Festival Galas.

Jay Chou and Anita Mui's agents were waiting outside, and when they saw the few people coming out, they quickly stopped them.

"It's so crowded outside! It's all Jay Chou and Mei Jie's fans."

Mei Yanfang was dumbfounded. "What should I do? These friends are so well-informed, aren't they?"

This year, the popularity of the little king skyrocketed throughout Asia. Li Fengni was used to such scenes and immediately began to direct with familiarity.

"Sister Hui, take Sister Mei out through the east exit."

"Jaylen, let's take a car out through the underground passage."

As soon as Liu Yifei heard her arrange the personnel composition of the two teams, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

"Then hurry up and leave! Lu Kuan and I put on our hats, so we won't be as conspicuous as you!"

Boss Lu just hung up the phone and walked over.

"Let's go quickly. There will be more people gathered after the event ends. I asked Ah Fei to drive to the west exit. We will meet directly at the courtyard."

The two walked along the railing outside the studio towards the west exit. Instead of taking the blocked pedestrian walkway, they walked unethically through a field of green plants covered with snow.

It’s not too unethical, after all, it’s winter and all the green plants are barren.

The temperature was close to minus twenty degrees Celsius, and the two men walked forward with difficulty, stepping deep and shallow in the snow.

"The road is wide! What kind of broken road are you bringing? My shoes are almost soaked!"

Boss Lu turned around and tapped his toes on her shoes, shaking Xue Suizi off.

"It's hidden because no one walks here. And where no one walks, of course no one sweeps the snow."

He walked in front with a grunt, letting the little girl follow in his footsteps.

"oops!"

Before Lu Kuan turned around, he had already imagined Concubine Liu Yi sitting on the ground, pouting and fluttering her big eyes looking at him.

"Stop pretending and get up."

"I've written so many scripts in my life, I don't even need this kind of joke."

Concubine Liu Yi looked at him in disbelief!
You are ruthless! You are cold-blooded!
I'm being unreasonable...

"I really sprained my ankle, look at this!"

Liu Yifei dug out a dead tree trunk from the snow. It was quite thick and if you stepped on it without paying attention, you might slip and sprain your ankle.

Lu Kuan looked at the crowd not far away and heard cheers and screams. He wondered if it was Sister Mei or Jay Chou who was stopped by fans.

He squatted down and gently pinched Concubine Liu Yi's left ankle.

"Does it hurt?"

The little girl wrinkled her nose and said pitifully, "Hmm!"

"Hurry up and get up! It's fake!"

Concubine Liu Yi was stunned when she heard this: "Why?"

"Why? Have you studied hard? How does Grotowski train his ankles?"

"The normal inversion angle of the human ankle joint is greater than the outward rotation angle. If you sprained your left ankle, in the road conditions just now, you should have turned inward and fallen to the left front."

"Look at your current posture?"

Concubine Liu Yi bit her lips tightly, looking as if she had lost all hope in life!
Do you really have to show off your skills to me at this time?
It shows how well you've learned Grotowski, doesn't it?
Open your eyes and look at me. I don’t believe your eyes are empty!

Boss Lu looked at her complacently.

This is as stupid as taking your college girlfriend who can't go back to the dormitory to spend the night in an Internet cafe in the future.

Concubine Liu Yi was so angry that she grabbed a handful of snow and threw it at him!

"I don't care, carry me out, my feet are cold!"

Lu Kuan brushed off the snow that was still falling on his head and refused.

"You are too fat, I am weak, I can't carry you."

"Bullshit! I'm less than 100 pounds. How could I be as heavy as Fan Bingbing or Gao Yuanyuan?"

"Which of them doesn't have a bigger butt than mine? Which of their legs doesn't have thicker legs than mine?"

It’s not that Boss Lu doesn’t want to carry her.

I just considered that she was just an underage girl and didn't want to have any physical contact with her.

Why do all this? Are you trying to quench your thirst by looking at the plums?
no point!
The phone in his pocket vibrated twice, and Ah Fei sent him a message telling him that he was already at the west gate.

"Come on, hurry up and get up here, or you'll be starving."

"Hey, squat down a bit."

Concubine Liu Yi jumped onto him like a scallion in dry land. Fortunately, he was wearing thick clothes in winter, so it was considered polite.

So the road was wide and each person took one step deep and one step shallow.

"The road is wide."

"Ok?"

"You seem to have white hair! Or maybe it's because of the snow, I can't see clearly."

Boss Lu heard her talking to herself in his ear and lifted Concubine Liu Yi up a little.

There was a sudden explosion in the dark night, startling both of them.

Soon, the sound of firecrackers rang out sparsely, accompanied by bunches of brilliant fireworks rising into the sky.

It looks like it's 12 o'clock.

The road was so wide that I was so hungry that I had no time to stop and look at the scenery. I just kept walking forward through the wind and snow.

Liu Yifei rested her chin on his shoulder and watched the afterglow of the fireworks shine on the snow, giving the snow-covered world a faint blush.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the pine branches on both sides drooping due to the heavy snow, and they were lit up like pearls by the sudden light.

This seemed like a scene from her dream.

It’s a pity that it seems like I’m the only one feeling this romance.

The little girl exhaled lightly, and before her eyes, it was as if a movie was playing, with every detail of her time with Lu Kuan over the past year emerging.

The lunar year 2003 has passed.

I miss him very much.

(AI picture, if anyone has a good one, please send it to me and I will replace it.)
(End of this chapter)