Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 4: Hotline Exploded

Office of the Program Director.

"Director, yesterday's program ratings report."

"Put it on the table."

Yang Lin took the last two puffs of his cigarette, put it out in the ashtray, and then picked up the ratings report.

"Listen First", 22%, is worthy of setting a peak for morning listening and was selected as one of the "Top Ten Famous Programs Most Loved by Listeners" of Yanjing Radio Station;

"Anyone in the City Can Order Songs", 17%, the noontime ace program, the listening rate is rising steadily, creating an atmosphere where songs can be ordered anywhere in the city;
"China Songs Chart", 23%, in the prime time at night, the stars are dazzling and attract everyone's attention, leading the music competition throughout the year;
……

Looking from top to bottom, it's all red, and the listening rate is stable and high.

Yang Lin couldn't help but smile.

Until I saw the last show.

The smile suddenly froze.

"Midnight Talk", 9%, dropped by another percentage point compared to the previous day.

"Wu Zhoutong, Wu Zhoutong, where is your idea going?"

Yang Lin was so angry that he wanted to curse.

Looks like this show is getting a reboot.

Or change one.

Just then, someone else came in to report on his work.

After listening to this, Yang Lin said in disbelief: "You mean, in just two hours, there were more than 20 calls asking about last night's "Midnight Music Talk"?"

The employee replied, "Yes, Director. Specifically, I'm asking about the song "Lonely Sandbar Cold" sung by Shen Lang."

Yang Lin knew Shen Lang, who was assigned by Huaxia Communication University and was assigned to Wu Zhoutong as an assistant. He was in the probation period: "He sang one of his own songs?"

The employee nodded.

Yang Lin frowned slightly. Wu Zhoutong had not mentioned this at yesterday's meeting. "Okay, I got it."

He didn't take it seriously.

Because listening rates affect performance, and performance affects promotions.

He was already thinking about whether to keep "Midnight Talk".

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Noon, Chengdu.

A couple walked hand in hand in the park, with happy smiles on their faces.

They snuggled up to each other, sometimes whispering, sometimes laughing.

The park's scenery was beautiful and delightful, perfectly complementing the couple's happiness.

Who would have thought that they had been in love for two years, broke up for two years, and had just gotten back together a few hours ago.

"You mean, you called me because of a song and words spoken by the radio host?" Yu Xinyue asked in surprise.

"Yes, he was the one who woke me up." Wang Cheng nodded.

That’s right, these are exactly the two parties that Shen Lang dedicated the song “Lonely and Cold Sand Island” to.

"What song?" Yu Xinyue was curious. What song could have such magic to make him change and take this step.

"Lonely and Cold Sandbar." Wang Cheng answered. "Lonely and Cold Sandbar?" Yu Xinyue frowned.

"It's Lonely Sandbar is Cold." Wang Cheng paused and organized his words: "The song is called Lonely Sandbar is Cold. At that time, I thought that requesting a song would make you feel better, so the host sang the song he wrote."

"But I didn't hear it." Yu Xinyue didn't know that he ordered a song for her, so she didn't listen to "Midnight Music Talk" last night.

"At that time, I was only thinking about the happy moments with you and crying. I didn't record the song, but there are a few lines that I remember very clearly." Wang Cheng was too moved at the time to think too much.

"Sing quickly," Yu Xinyue urged him.

"Ahem, listen carefully..." Wang Cheng cleared his throat and sang: "When the thread of memory entangles the past and shatters, panic occupies the heart. There are flowers accompanying butterflies, and lone geese can fly in pairs. In the dead of night, I wander alone."

Seeing him stop, Yu Xinyue asked, "That's all?"

Wang Cheng scratched his hair and said embarrassedly: "Well, I only remember this climax part, but I tell you, the host sang it beautifully, just like a professional singer."

Yu Xinyue rolled her eyes at him and said, "What's the point of just telling me? I want to listen."

Wang Cheng naturally wanted to satisfy his girlfriend's request. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Well, I'll call and order this song. I was in such a hurry to call you last night that I hung up before I could properly thank him. This is a good opportunity to thank him again through the show."

Yu Xinyue said, "Didn't you say his show was in the early morning?"

Wang Cheng replied, "Let's give it a try. They are all programs from the Yanjing Music Radio Station. It's 12 o'clock now, and it's just in time for their special song request, 'Everyone in the City Can Order'."

As he spoke, he took out his cell phone and dialed the hotline.

Good luck too.

Just like last night, it went through on the first try.

"Everyone in the city can order it, and be more moved! I am the host Han Li, thank you for your call, are you ordering a song or making a wish?"

"Everyone in the City Can Order" is a new format of song-requesting program. Through song-requesting boxes and wishing walls throughout Beijing, it records the mood of the parties involved at the first moment, allowing the parties involved to relive the mood at that moment on the radio.

At the same time, there are diversified ways to order songs, including reservations, lotteries, and instant interactive on-demand orders via telephone hotlines.

"Hello, my name is Wang Cheng. Last night, I successfully found my favorite girl Yu Xinyue on "Midnight Music Talk" because of the song "Lonely Sandbar Cold" sung by the host Shen Lang. I want to play this song again to thank the host Shen Lang, he is our angel of love..."

After Wang Cheng finished speaking, Han Li looked up outside the studio.

His editor and director looked at each other and spread their hands to indicate that there was no such song.

Fortunately, Han Li's brain turned quickly, and he immediately said: "Mr. Wang, first of all, congratulations on your reconciliation with your girlfriend, and I wish you happiness forever. I'm sorry, but Shen Lang's song should not be published. We are currently..."

"No" was only half said when Yang Lin rushed in with a CD in his hand. He said to them, "Shen Lang's "Lonely Sand Island Cold" was edited and copied from the recording of last night's program. If someone requests it, you can play it. Remember to give it to the next program when you hand over the shift."

Just an hour ago, several work reports came in successively, all of which were related to last night's "Midnight Music Talk" and Shen Lang's "Lonely Sandbar is Cold".

Yang Lin felt that it was a bit abnormal.

I checked and found out that it was Shen Lang's "Lonely Sand Island is Cold" that made last night's "Midnight Music Talk" popular.

Although it is not reflected in the listening rate, the hotline has been flooded with calls.

Only then did Yang Lin take it seriously.

Ask someone to edit and copy out the song "Lonely Sandbar is Cold" from the recording of "Midnight Music Talk" last night.

It can be said that this song temporarily saved the show.

The editor took the CD, pressed the mute button, and immediately said to Han Li: "Han Li, we got it. It's Shen Lang's "Lonely Sandbar Cold."

After saying that, he handed the disc to the director and the sound was restored.

Han Li quickly changed the topic and said, "We just got the audio of Shen Lang's "Lonely Sandbar is Cold", which is for Mr. Wang, Ms. Yu, and all the listeners in front of the radio."

Music and singing followed.

(End of this chapter)