Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 391 The Scottish Man, Xiao Shenyang
At 8 p.m., the 2009 CCTV Spring Festival Gala officially began.

This year's gala is themed "Grand Chinese Reunion".

The main theme of the campaign was to carry out the work on major events such as earthquake relief in 2008, the hosting of the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the launch of Shenzhou VII.

Compared to previous years, this year's Spring Festival Gala has made new breakthroughs in its connection method, adding more interactive segments with the audience.

The team behind the scenes is the largest it has been in recent years.

Created by the production team of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, it uses brand-new video lighting equipment to bring the audience the most stunning visual effects.

In addition, the gala used special methods to give the audience a sense of returning to the collective celebrations of the 80s.

In terms of performers, the gala catered to audiences of all ages.

This is evident in the case of singers.

Singers who were popular in the 90s, such as Xie Xiaodong, Mao Amin, and Lin Yilun, were invited to perform at the event.

The younger generation has Wu Zhuo and Jay Chou to support them.

The gathering of top singers from different eras ensured that the gala catered to audiences of all ages.

Because Wu Zhuo's song appears in the middle section.

So in the early stages, he stayed backstage, eating sunflower seeds and watching the performances.

To allow the artists backstage to better experience the atmosphere and be ready to go on stage, the production team specially placed a large TV backstage.

Artists like Wu Zhuo can observe the performances ahead from here.

"Ms. Wu, could you please sign your autograph? I really like you."

Wu Zhuozheng was watching the performance in front of him with great interest.

Suddenly he heard someone call his name.

Turning around, I saw a man wearing a Scottish kilt.

Yes, it was a man. The other person was standing next to him, holding a Wu Zhuo album and a fountain pen.

"Xiao Wu, this is my apprentice, Xiao Shenyang."

A highly recognizable voice came from behind Xiao Shenyang, and Zhao Benshan walked over with a smile and shook Wu Zhuo's hand.

“He also likes to sing. You’re a senior in singing, so you’ll have to take care of him in the future.”

"Teacher Zhao, you're too kind." Wu Zhuo quickly stood up.

He always maintained a humble attitude in front of these veteran artists.

Looking back at Xiao Shenyang, Wu Zhuo seemed somewhat dazed.

He forgot that this year is the year Xiao Shenyang became a national sensation.

He had always remembered that Xiao Shenyang became famous after the 2009 Spring Festival Gala, but he always mistakenly thought it was the 2010 edition.

Unfortunately, he didn't run into Zhao Benshan and the others during rehearsals a few days ago.

This made him think that Xiao Shenyang's popularity would be next year.

"I'm probably a little younger than Shenyang, so I can't be considered a senior. I just debuted a few years earlier."

We can learn from each other in the future.

As Wu Zhuo spoke, he took the album from Xiao Shenyang and signed his name on it.

"Xiao Wu, you're still so polite. Of all the celebrities from Hong Kong and Taiwan, I think you're the one I admire the most. You have good character."

Zhao Benshan was very pleased with Wu Zhuo's humble attitude.

In recent years, Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists have become increasingly arrogant when they come to the mainland.

This makes older generation artists like Zhao Benshan dislike some Hong Kong and Taiwan artists.

Wu Zhuo, however, was an exception.

He has always had a very good reputation in mainland China.

Apart from those who are his competitors and those with whom he has conflicts due to work.

Others have always had a good impression of him.

"Teacher Zhao, which session are you in?"

Wu Zhuo checked the time and asked curiously.

Our ranking is 29, what about yours?

Zhao Benshan glanced at his number. "I'm number 26, ahead of you guys, haha, I'm lucky. Luckily you're the group behind me, otherwise I'd be in big trouble."

Even the Spring Festival Gala has its off days.

Especially after a particularly brilliant program, when the audience is still reminiscing about it, if you appear, you might inadvertently cause the audience to lose interest.

Wu Zhuo is well aware of the power of "Not Short of Money".

It directly propelled the previously unknown Xiao Shenyang to the top of the entertainment industry.

No, calling them top stars is being too kind.

By 2009, Xiao Shenyang was beyond being described as a top star.

Wu Zhuo remembered that in his previous life, the day after the Spring Festival Gala, the skit "Not Short of Money" was being rebroadcast all over the country.

Xiao Shenyang's lines in this skit have become phrases that everyone on the streets uses.

He became a household name overnight.

To be honest, Wu Zhuo really didn't dare to follow behind them with that level of power.

"You flatter me. I've heard your show is excellent, and the director even praised you in front of us."

Zhao Benshan gave a thumbs up, saying, "Your Spring Festival Gala performances over the past few years have been excellent. Many of my friends were worried that their programs would be scheduled after yours."

Wu Zhuo did acknowledge this point.

He has appeared on the Spring Festival Gala every year for the past few years.

He has almost become a regular guest on the Spring Festival Gala.

For several consecutive years, his song performances, while not becoming the most popular programs on the Spring Festival Gala, have consistently maintained a high standard.

Every year after the Spring Festival Gala, the songs he sang on the show would become popular for a while.

This is actually why HIM International Music and other companies that produce Wu Zhuo have always agreed to let him participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

Because every time Wu Zhuo participates in the Spring Festival Gala, his records will experience a surge in sales.

However, it's uncertain whether the record will continue to sell well this year.

The song he sang, "The Lone Warrior," was not a song from an album that had been released before; it was a new song.

Furthermore, this song will only be released as a single.

This year, domestic single albums are actually worthless.

Adding to the prevalence of piracy, Wu Zhuo's song was only released after the Spring Festival Gala.

It is highly likely that the game will be released simultaneously with pirated versions.

"Oh right, Teacher Zhao, and Brother Shenyang, I'm going to hold a concert next year, and I plan to hold two shows in Northeast China as well."

If you're free then, could you come and support us?

Just as Zhao Benshan and Xiao Shenyang were about to leave, Wu Zhuo suddenly remembered the concert and quickly said goodbye to Zhao Benshan.

Holding a concert is not always a simple matter.

Every region has its own complexities.

It's not uncommon for local bigwigs to come to your door to collect protection money.

In Northeast China, Zhao Benshan is clearly the one who can best protect people.

Can I come too?

Zhao Benshan didn't react much to Wu Zhuo's invitation.

Xiao Shenyang's eyes widened in surprise.

At that time, he was not yet a sensation and was still unknown.

He felt extremely honored to receive an invitation from Wu Zhuo to attend his concert.

"Of course, you're Teacher Zhao's apprentice. I've always regarded Teacher Zhao as my senior and teacher, so naturally, we're good brothers too! Haha!"

Wu Zhuo nodded in response.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shenyang looked at Zhao Benshan with anticipation.

Zhao Benshan glared at him, then turned to Wu Zhuo and said, "Since you've spoken, I definitely have to come!"
As long as you don't mind that I can't sing, call me when the time comes, and no matter how busy I am, I'll come to support you.

(End of this chapter)