Huayu: Starting from managing the Mahua FunAge Theater Troupe

The final review has concluded.

Backstage lounge.

Shen Feiyang, Shen Teng, and others gathered with Zhao Benshan and others to chat casually for the sake of the reporter's interview.

Zhao Benshan had not participated in the previous five rounds of routine reviews, and today was the first time he had seen the skit "Today's Happiness".

"The sketch 'Happiness' is really good. I've watched a lot of sketches over the years, and with many of them, you can tell what's going to happen next just by watching the beginning, and where the jokes will go. Yours is different; when I watch it, I can't guess what you're going to do next, and that's what makes it special."

Zhao Benshan pointed at Shen Teng: "Your rhythm is also good. You go fast when you should and stop when you should. You don't steal the spotlight or use brute force. Not everyone can have this sense of proportion."

Shen Teng bowed slightly.

Zhao Benshan then added, "Being able to produce something of this caliber after 'Chinese Comedians' shows that you're not resting on your laurels, but moving forward. That's the most commendable thing."

"Teacher Zhao doesn't give praise easily; that's a serious compliment," Zhao Gang chimed in at the opportune moment.

Zhao Benshan waved his hand: "I'm just telling the truth. If it's good, it's good; if it's bad, I won't lie about it. If this work gets to the stage, it will definitely be a hit. Not just popular, it will be a sensation."

Do you know what a rocket is?

Zhao Benshan clenched his fist, raised it upwards, and opened it wide: "Soaring into the sky, bang, it exploded."

Zhao Benshan made a small joke.

Everyone smiled knowingly.

Xiao Shenyang and Wang Xiaohu, sitting on the edge, looked on with envy.

Shen Teng is only 25 years old, but he is already able to stand on the Spring Festival Gala stage and carry the weight of his master's words. Moreover, everyone present could tell that his master's words just now carried great weight.

Zhao Benshan stopped smiling and looked at Shen Feiyang with a slight smile, teasingly saying, "President Shen, your ideas are just pouring out like they're free. When you have time, could you help me come up with a script? Look at me, I'm still using that old trick of deception this year; I've really run out of ideas."

"Teacher Zhao has a lot of talented people under him, so I won't steal their jobs," Shen Feiyang casually joked.

"See that...?"

Zhao Benshan pointed at Shen Feiyang and said jokingly, "A year ago, it was President Shen who asked me for favors, but now I can't even get President Shen to do it anymore. You guys should learn from President Shen how to improve yourselves."

"Hahaha."

Shen Feiyang smiled along with everyone else: "If Teacher Zhao really needs a notebook, I'll rack my brains to come up with one. It's almost 2 PM, let's go have lunch first."

The group tidied up and left the lounge.

Shen Feiyang treated everyone to a meal featuring creatures that fly in the sky and swim on the ground.

……

the next day.

Yu Kai received a call from the Spring Festival Gala production team.

"Today's Happiness" has passed the final review and is ready to participate in the first dress rehearsal on January 15.

……

1 month 12 day.

Numerous media outlets reported on the final review of comedy sketches for the 2005 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

The news that Zhao Benshan and Happy Twist passed the final review became the top headline in the newspaper.

"Today's Happiness" passes final review; Shen Teng is just one step away from the Spring Festival Gala stage.

Eleven comedy sketches will be featured as the main content of the Spring Festival Gala for the Year of the Rooster, with Zhao Benshan's "Kung Fu" leading the way and Shen Teng's "Today's Happiness" providing the finale.

Veteran performers Zhao Benshan, Feng Gong, and Guo Da are set to perform on the Spring Festival Gala, while rising star Shen Teng is a standout performer.

The Spring Festival Gala final review: New talents and works emerge as dark horses, and the comedy landscape may be reshaped.

Zhao Benshan's "Fooling" Series Comes to an End: His Sketch "Kung Fu" Shares the Same Name as a Stephen Chow Movie

"Skyrocket-level praise! Zhao Benshan lauds newcomer Shen Teng's work as explosive."

Backstage at the Spring Festival Gala: Zhao Benshan teases Shen Feiyang, saying "creativity is free," as the comedy world welcomes new faces.

With concentrated media coverage.

Netizens were immediately in an uproar.

Happy Twist Bar.

Shen Teng passed the final review for the Year of the Rooster Spring Festival Gala! Looking forward to this year's Gala!

"Zhao Benshan praised Shen Teng backstage? I saw it in the news."

"The news report didn't say exactly what it said, only that Zhao Benshan's evaluation was good."

"Zhao Benshan doesn't usually praise people, so this should mean it's a sure thing."

The list of comedy sketches for this year has been released.

"Shen Teng's 'Today's Happiness' is also on the list."

"It's not easy for a newcomer to get on the Spring Festival Gala."

"I could tell from 'Chinese Comedians' that it was bound to happen sooner or later."

Other forums have also discussed this:

"Who is Shen Teng? Why is he suddenly on the Spring Festival Gala?"

"The champion of 'Chinese Comedians,' BJ, performs in stage plays. I saw him perform live once, and he was really funny."

Discussions about comedy sketches on the Spring Festival Gala have begun to surge.

Zhao Benshan and Shen Teng have generated a lot of anticipation.

Zhao Benshan's appeal is self-evident.

Shen Teng's appeal comes from the show "Chinese Comedians".

Shen Teng has not appeared in public for half a year.

However, during these six months, hundreds of TV stations across the country, including several satellite channels, continued to rebroadcast "Chinese Comedians," and Shen Teng's popularity did not decline much.

This was in the era before the internet was developed and short videos didn't even exist.

Whoever dominates television is king.

……

1 month 15 day.

Shen Teng led a team to participate in the first dress rehearsal for CCTV's Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Rooster.

The next day, Yu Kai received a call from the CCTV Spring Festival Gala production team.

Inform him to prepare for the first rehearsal with an audience on January 27.

……

October 19th, afternoon.

Shen Feiyang arrived in Harbin before Shen Teng and the others.

The rehearsal and recording of Heilongjiang's Spring Festival Gala for the Year of the Rooster took place on January 21.

Shen Feiyang came early to go back to Qiqihar to visit his parents. He hadn't been back for over a year, so going back before the New Year would count as a good trip.

Shen Feiyang borrowed a car and a driver from Heilongjiang TV station.

The following morning, after driving more than 300 kilometers, Shen Feiyang returned to Qiqihar.

Shen Feiyang's parents were laid-off workers who lived in the factory's staff housing area. The Shen family's barbecue restaurant was also located in the staff housing area.

Shen Feiyang has already wired the money to his parents for a house, but they haven't bought it yet. Winters are particularly long in Heilongjiang, so they'll have to buy and renovate the house this year before they can move in next year.

When Shen Feiyang returned this time, he brought his mother, Li Hongmei, a pair of gold bracelets weighing 200 grams each, and his father, Shen Guofu, a box of straw and a mink coat.

Carrying things.

Shen Feiyang stepped into the Soviet-style residential building.

Knock on the door.

Seeing his mother wearing an apron and with flour still on her hands, Shen Feiyang grinned and said, "Mom, I'm back."

"Oh, the big boss actually knows to come back..." Li Hongmei was about to complain a few words to her precious son.

All I saw was...

Shen Feiyang pulled out a glittering gold bracelet from his pocket.

So thick! So shiny!

Li Hongmei's eyes widened instantly.

She quickly pulled Shen Feiyang into the house, slammed the door shut, and scolded, "You call yourself a boss? Don't you know you shouldn't flaunt your wealth? What if the neighbors see you?"

Shen Feiyang put down the straw and mink coat he was carrying, and stuffed the large gold bracelet into her hand: "I know. I just wanted to give it to you as a gift. My dad's still at the shop, isn't he?"

Li Hongmei picked it up and weighed it in her hand: "This must weigh about half a pound, right?"

"Two hundred grams. It's not much money, you can take it with you."

"Reeking of money..."

Li Hongmei rolled her eyes at Shen Feiyang, then said with heartache, "That would cost tens of thousands of yuan. How could I dare to take it out? I'll keep it for my daughter-in-law."

"Whatever you like."

Shen Feiyang saw a plate of frozen pears on the dining table and walked over.

"It hasn't dissolved yet."

"It's okay, I have good teeth."

Li Hongmei ignored him. She went back inside to hide the gold bracelet, then came out again and asked Shen Feiyang, "How long are you staying this time?"

"I'm going back to Harbin tomorrow morning. Shen Teng and the others are going to participate in the recording of the Heilongjiang Spring Festival Gala. I'm going to go and get to know the leaders." Shen Feiyang slurped up a frozen pear.

"Then I'll make you some more delicious food." Li Hongmei walked towards the kitchen.