Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 197, Xiaonian [asking for monthly tickets, asking for subscription]

After leaving Hong Kong, Shen Lang did not choose to return to Yanjing, but went to Rongcheng with Gao Yuanyuan.

On January 1th, the Chinese New Year in the South quietly arrived, and he planned to spend this special day in the orphanage.

Whether in the past life or this life, this place is the starting point of his life, carrying countless precious memories and emotions.

"Hey, why didn't you tell me in advance so that I could buy New Year gifts for the children." Gao Yuanyuan frowned slightly.

"It's okay, I've already arranged it." Shen Lang's eyes were full of tenderness.

"It's different." Gao Yuanyuan said with a hint of anger in her tone.

"What's the difference? What's mine is yours." Shen Lang reached out and gently held her hand, as if telling her that there was no need to distinguish between them.

"I won't tell you anymore." When Gao Yuanyuan heard him say this, even though they were an old couple, a blush appeared on her cheeks. At the same time, a sweet feeling surged in her heart. This feeling of being pampered made her feel extremely happy.

Shen Lang always takes every detail into consideration inadvertently, bringing warmth and peace of mind to those around him.

It is because of Shen Lang's care and consideration that Gao Yuanyuan's love for him grows deeper.

At eleven o'clock in the morning, the sun was shining brightly in the yard of the orphanage.

The children could no longer contain their excitement and gathered at the door, looking out excitedly.

The dean often tells stories about Shen Lang, and he comes here many times. The children are full of love and expectations for him.

When his figure finally came into sight, the children cheered and ran towards him.

Shen Lang had a warm smile on his face and greeted the children warmly. Then, he gently introduced Gao Yuanyuan to the children.

The children shouted in unison: "Hello, sister!"

Gao Yuanyuan was infected by the children's enthusiasm, with a gentle smile on her face, and responded: "Hello, you are so good."

With Shen Lang's donation, the orphanage has undergone earth-shaking changes.

The once slightly old building now looks brand new, with the walls painted as white as snow and the roof tiles repaired neatly and orderly.

The place where the children live has become more warm and comfortable. In the dormitory, brand new beds are neatly arranged, and the soft bedding smells like sunshine. Every child has his or her own small cabinet to store his or her belongings. Some cute decorations have also been added to the room, making the children feel as if they are in a fairy tale world.

The activity venue has also been completely updated. The spacious yard is paved with colorful plastic floors, where children can run and play freely without worrying about falling and getting injured. Various amusement facilities, such as slides, swings, see-saws, etc., are also installed in the yard, allowing children to spend a happy time while playing.

The classroom next door is equipped with advanced teaching equipment, providing better learning conditions for children.

These are not just material support, but also love and hope for the children. There is a saying that "suffering can temper a person", but only those who have truly experienced suffering know what it feels like. Shen Lang only hopes that a better life can heal their emotional wounds. After all, not everyone is as optimistic and strong as him.

"I used to live in this room. The conditions were not good back then. There were four of us kids living here. It was so hot in the summer that it was hard to sleep. The sheets were soaked with sweat, but we could only fan them constantly to try to drive away the stuffy air. In the winter, it was freezing cold. The cold wind came in through the gaps in the windows, making us shiver. We had to squeeze into one bed in pairs and cover ourselves with quilts to keep warm." Shen Lang looked at this familiar room with a dazed look in his eyes, as if he had traveled through a time tunnel and returned to the past.

Gao Yuanyuan listened to his recollections, imagining the difficult days he had spent here as a child. She felt even more deeply that his current achievements were hard-earned, and a wave of heartache in her heart spread like ripples.

She wanted to comfort Shen Lang, but when the words came to her lips, she felt that he might not need such meaningless comfort, because Shen Lang had already become extremely strong through the trials and tribulations of the years, and all the hardships in the past had become his motivation to move forward.

So, she didn't say anything, but just hugged Shen Lang's arm tightly, using this warm gesture to convey her heartache, understanding and support, as if telling him that no matter how difficult the past was, she would always be with him in the future and face the ups and downs of life with him.

"Huh... everything has disappeared in the long river of time like a passing cloud." Shen Lang smiled faintly, with a hint of relief and a little emotion in his smile. No matter whether it was bitter or sweet in the past, it has become a thing of the past.

I took Gao Yuanyuan on a tour of the orphanage and delivered the gifts I bought for the children, including brand new books, cute toys and warm clothes.

The children held the gifts, their eyes sparkling with joy.

Gao Yuanyuan squatted down and talked to the children cordially, asking about their lives and studies.

A little girl shyly pulled Gao Yuanyuan's clothes and whispered, "Sister, you are so beautiful."

Gao Yuanyuan gently touched the little girl's head and said with a smile: "You are also very cute and beautiful."

In the kitchen, employees were busy preparing delicious food for the Little New Year.

Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan also joined in, helping to make dumplings and snacks.

Everyone was busy and laughing, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

At noon, the table was filled with sumptuous food.

Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan sat together with the children, enjoying the delicious lunch together.

The children excitedly told their interesting stories and dreams, and they listened attentively, giving encouragement and praise from time to time.

After dinner, they sang, danced and had a great time with the children.

During this Southern New Year, Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan accompanied the children in the orphanage with love and warmth, and spent an unforgettable and wonderful time together.

However, there is no airtight wall in the world.

Even with the cover of Ma Qi and others, Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan were still followed by paparazzi on their trip to Chengdu when they returned to Yanjing from Hong Kong.

The next day, all major domestic entertainment newspapers posted photos of the two of them together, and all of the headlines were about the scandal.

——[Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan appeared in Chengdu together, and their suspected relationship was exposed! 】

——[The photos taken by the paparazzi show that Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan were walking together, and the two were chatting with their arms around each other! ]

——[Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan's intimate behavior caused crazy speculation! 】

This is not the first time that Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan have been involved in scandals. In the past, there would be scandals every time they filmed a drama. But the difference this time was that after attending Anita Mui's funeral together, the two did not go back separately, but appeared together in another city, which seemed to be a done deal.

So, when the media saw the photos brought by the paparazzi, they bought them without even bargaining.

For a time, the scandal about Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan caused a sensation in the entertainment circle, and everyone was speculating about the relationship between them.

Sina Forum:

"Brother Lang is a 'gossip saint'. He is always involved in gossip when he goes out."

"It was reported a while ago that he went to America for a tryst. The actress was pretty, too, with blonde hair, blue eyes and long legs."

"I've become numb to so many rumors, and it's hard to tell whether they're true or false."

"It seems to be confirmed this time. Pictures show the truth."

"Gao Yuanyuan, my goddess, is really too good for him."

"Maybe Brother Lang is an LSP. He doesn't care about just one person, but wants them all."

……

Fans:

"I don't accept it! Brother Lang is mine!"

"Well, it's not that Yuanyuan-sister is not okay. I used to be a fan of them as a screen couple."

"Brother Lang, Brother Lang, don't you know that love is the grave of stars?"

"Could it be Brother Lang's first love?"

"I've never been in a relationship, but I've written so many love songs. I can't imagine what it would be like if I were in a relationship."

"Let's wait and see if Brother Lang will explain or make it public."

……

Liu Shishi's close friends QQ group:
Xu Weiwei: Is this true? Brother Lang and Sister Yuanyuan are together?

He Mengxuan: It’s great, a talented man and a beautiful woman.

Ding Ying: Isn't it normal for an unmarried man and an unmarried woman to fall in love? They can't always be single.

Liu Shishi: I always feel like something is wrong. It’s not that Brother Lang and Sister Yuanyuan are not a good match, it’s this photo.

Xu Weiwei: Is there?

Ding Ying: Hearing you say that, I seem to have the same feeling. He Mengxuan: Are you saying this is a fake photo?

Liu Shishi: The photo is not fake. Wait, let me get the newspaper and take another look.

……

After seeing these reports, Du Ting was extremely anxious and contacted Shen Lang immediately, asking him whether he wanted to use public relations to clear up these rumors.

Indeed, the current situation is a bit tricky.

Shen Lang was not afraid that everyone would know about his relationship with Gao Yuanyuan, but he was worried that Sun Yanzi would not be able to resolve it.

Just when he was hesitating whether to use public relations or find another solution, a new post became popular online.

Someone keenly discovered from the photos that the place where Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan were was an orphanage.

Soon, people began to find out that this orphanage was where Shen Lang grew up.

Someone even came out to reveal that Shen Lang funded all the orphanages and nursing homes in Rongcheng.

This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves.

People were shocked and admired Shen Lang's actions, and praised his kindness and love.

The rumors about him and Gao Yuanyuan have also been given different interpretations due to this revelation.

Some people began to think that their colleagues might just be concerned about the orphanage, and that it was not simply a matter of exposing their romance.

But some people think that even so, the relationship between them must be unusual.

This is good, Shen Lang really saved a lot of trouble. The originally tricky scandal situation took an unexpected turn because of the exposure of the orphanage and the funding.

Moreover, the subsequent exposure of these things made Shen Lang's image more and more full of positive energy. He was no longer just a star shining on the stage, but also a person with love in his heart. Those who once had doubts or negative attitudes towards the scandals also changed their views.

Everyone finally understood why Chengdu awarded him the "Top Ten Outstanding Young People" award.

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After returning to Yanjing, Gao Yuanyuan went home first, and Shen Lang returned to the villa.

Because Shen Lang was going to participate in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, Gao Yuanyuan could just finish the New Year's Eve dinner with her parents and then go over to wait for him.

This year, the two of them spent the holiday together.

As the Spring Festival approaches, the festive atmosphere becomes stronger, and various activities with rich content are being carried out in various places. The festive atmosphere of joy and peace is everywhere.

The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and red lanterns hung high, making the city particularly beautiful.

In the community, rich and colorful cultural and artistic activities are in full swing. Cheerful dances, melodious songs and wonderful sketches have won rounds of applause and cheers from the audience.

In the countryside, the festive atmosphere is equally strong. In the yard, bacon, sausages and other New Year's goods are hung on the eaves, exuding an enticing aroma.

Like in previous years, Shen Lang put on his hat and scarf, then leisurely walked out of the house to buy New Year's goods.

The cold wind was blowing, scratching my face, and it felt like a knife.

But Shen Lang didn't care at all. He walked briskly among the bustling crowd.

On the street, pedestrians are hurrying, everyone is wrapped in thick cotton clothes, busy preparing for the New Year. In this cold winter day, no one will care who he is.

"I congratulate you on your wealth, I congratulate you on your brilliance, the best ones please come over, the bad ones please go away, Oh, the more gifts, the less blame..."

Ever since Shen Lang performed "Gong Xi Fa Cai" on the Spring Festival Gala, this New Year's song has been played every Chinese New Year.

It is played not only in supermarkets, but also in the streets, shopping malls, amusement parks, etc. When people hear this song, happiness seems to be in their hands, as if they have hope to welcome the new year.

"This song sounds very festive." In the supermarket, a middle-aged woman showed an appreciative look on her face.

The young girl next to him immediately became excited and said, "Mom, this is the Shen Lang I told you about, and his songs."

The mother was a little surprised and said, "Really? I thought he was just some... pop singer. I didn't expect he could write songs like this."

The girl quickly explained: "He writes many types of songs, not just love songs, but also inspirational songs, songs about life, chasing dreams, etc."

The mother nodded thoughtfully and said, "Oh, then he is a little different."

The girl raised her chin proudly and said with sparkling eyes: "That's why he is my idol."

In front, the conversation between the family of three came clearly into Shen Lang's ears.

The corners of his mouth beneath his scarf rose more and more, and an indescribable joy surged in his heart.

It feels so refreshing to hear my songs being discussed in public, especially to hear girls’ comments about me.

In the past, almost every year, there would be people sighing that the New Year atmosphere had faded. It seemed that as time passed, the New Year that they once eagerly looked forward to no longer had the same happiness as before, and what was left was only a faint feeling of nostalgia.

In Shen Lang's opinion, it is not so much that the New Year atmosphere has faded, but rather that the mood has changed, because children of every generation like and look forward to the New Year.

New Year's Eve arrives in a lively atmosphere.

In the morning, Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan hung lanterns and pasted Spring Festival couplets in the villa. They were busy until ten o'clock before they left one after another.

Gao Yuanyuan went home, and Shen Lang went to the CCTV building to report.

This year is the 22nd Spring Festival Gala.

The unanimous opinion has become "useless", and the director team knows it very well.

Therefore, this year's Spring Festival Gala has a new look. It is no longer "secret" from the outside world as in previous years. It has stepped down from the "altar", put down its "airs", and announced the program list early.

Chief Director Yuan Dewang said to the media: "In fact, the Spring Festival Gala is just more stars than ordinary TV programs, it lasts longer, and has more staff. That's all. As the chief director, the smartest thing to do is to focus on the program and creativity. Everything should be open and there is no need to be mysterious. I also urge everyone not to have too high expectations."

However, having said that, he still had a trick up his sleeve, which was Shen Lang's program, which was kept extremely confidential. Only one rehearsal was held, and only people from the director team were present on the scene.

On the program list, the column for Shen Lang read "New song to be determined", and other than that, no other information was revealed.

This move successfully aroused the audience's curiosity. Everyone was guessing what style of Shen Lang's new song would be, what story the lyrics would tell, and how shocking the stage effect would be.

This sense of unknown mystery is like a magnet, attracting their attention and making them full of expectations for the Spring Festival Gala.

There is no way, ratings are the lifeblood of CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

Although CCTV has released audience ratings surveys in recent years, for example, in one year, the Spring Festival Gala's audience rating reached as high as 97%. After the performance, the "News Broadcast" said the satisfaction rate was 96%. However, at the same time, a data statistics company came up with a figure of 36%. The reason for such a large gap is that CCTV counts everyone who watched the gala, even if they only watched for one minute, as having watched it in full.

In fact, the ratings of the Spring Festival Gala have been fluctuating around 1989% from 1999 to 50, and have been on a downward trend in recent years.

Some media claim that the Spring Festival Gala is gradually losing its appeal, and their survey shows that 70% of young people do not watch it.

Yuan Dewang saw Shen Lang's influence and popularity among young people, so he wanted to use him to increase the ratings.

He hopes that through his performance, he can attract more young people to pay attention to the Spring Festival Gala and rekindle the enthusiasm of the Spring Festival Gala in the hearts of young people.

Indeed, when Shen Lang appeared backstage, all the young actors and staff turned their eyes to him.

Some people who couldn't contain their excitement immediately picked up the paper and pen they had prepared in advance and walked towards Shen Lang impatiently, eager to get his autograph.

Shen Lang smiled without any airs. He communicated with everyone enthusiastically and signed autographs for them patiently.

"A true star must not only be talented, but also have affinity and kindness. Shen Lang is the only one I've ever seen who possesses all of these." Backstage, Han Lei quietly watched from a distance as Shen Lang got along harmoniously with everyone, his eyes revealing admiration and emotion.

"I can't do that. I have too bad a temper." Tian Zhen said with a smile. Although there was a hint of self-mockery in his tone, there was also admiration for Shen Lang.

Both of them had worked with Shen Lang before and knew his character and personality, and they were all impressed by him.

Over there, when the crowd dispersed, the noise in the backstage gradually had nothing to do with Shen Lang. At this time, he withdrew his gaze from the lively scene just now, and then slowly walked towards his old friends with a gentle smile.

(End of this chapter)