Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 313 You dare to say anything bad about my woman!

Cao Jian held the soft and fragrant Zeng Li in his arms, whispering sweet nothings in the car, and soon arrived at the entrance of the CCTV building.

At that time, the CCTV building was still near the Military Museum in the east of Beijing, and the CCTV Headquarters building was still nowhere to be seen.

"We've been waiting for this moment for ages, and finally Boss Cao has arrived."

As soon as Cao Jian and his companion entered the CCTV building, the station director, along with several people, came out to greet them in a very grand manner.

However, one person in the crowd had a somewhat dissatisfied look on their face.

He's just a singer, why did the station director personally lead a welcoming party?

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Yang, I've been so busy lately. I rushed over as soon as I finished filming."

Cao Jian shook hands with the CCTV director and then asked, "How was the song I sent?"

"good, very good."

Director Yang gave a thumbs up: "Everyone says that Mr. Cao is a musical genius, and he certainly didn't disappoint me. When do you plan to start recording this song?"

As he spoke, he introduced the people behind him.

When it came time to introduce the director of the Spring Festival Gala, the other party said, "Mr. Cao is a very busy man. I wonder if the drama you filmed this time will be broadcast on CCTV?"

That sounds a bit sarcastic.

"hehe."

Cao Jian also understood that CCTV was the top television station, and everyone there was powerful.
But you've only just arrived and you're already saying this to me? That's clearly underestimating me.
He smiled faintly and said, "If CCTV-8 really wants to broadcast this, and the price is right, I might consider it."

"Mr. Cao's confidence is quite admirable."

Director Meng wanted to curb Cao Jian's arrogance. After all, if such a conceited person wasn't restrained, his work would likely become difficult.

"Confidence comes from ability!"

Cao Jian participated in the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal this time with the intention of cooperating well and also to have more opportunities to work with CCTV in the future.

But I just arrived and you're already trying to intimidate me. That's not very nice, is it?
Seeing that the two were exchanging heated words, Director Yang couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

Director Meng is indeed very skilled, and the program arrangement for this year's Spring Festival Gala was also excellent, including Uncle Benshan's skit "New Year's Greetings," which was full of satire.

There's also Zhao Lirong's "Kung Fu," which also includes Cao Jian's "Too Softhearted."

But even if you want to suppress someone, you have to be selective about who you target.

This is Cao Xueqin, whose novel "My Heart Will Go On" has spread all over the world and is rumored to be a potential Oscar winner.

You want to suppress someone like that and make him obey? Aren't you just asking for trouble?

Director Yang hurriedly said, "Mr. Cao has come from afar. Let me go to my office first and have some tea. You just finished filming a TV series. It would be good to let the director of Channel 8 take a look at it later."

On the way to the station director's office, Zeng Li, who had been silent the whole time, whispered to Cao Jian, "Boss, that director's words are really infuriating."

"Don't worry, he'll get what's coming to him."

Cao Jian hadn't originally intended to show off, but now it seemed he had no choice but to.

"Mr. Cao, although Director Meng is a woman, she is actually quite capable. Please don't take her words to heart."

Upon arriving at the station director's office, Director Yang first apologized to Cao Jian.

"I understand."

Actually, Cao Jian still has a deep impression of the 1998 Spring Festival Gala.

Moreover, someone who can direct the Spring Festival Gala must have powerful connections behind the scenes. The station director said this to reassure himself.

"As long as you understand."

Director Yang thought that this Mr. Cao was actually quite generous, and said with a smile, "Mr. Cao, last time on the phone, I said I wanted to ask you to make a martial arts film. How's the script?"

"I've already finished the script in my spare time, and we can start filming next year when I have time."

"Boss Cao never disappoints."

Director Yang was relieved.

The director in front of us directed "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," which achieved a viewership rating of up to 45% on some local TV stations. With him directing martial arts films for CCTV, it's bound to be excellent.

However, he still asked, "Mr. Cao, I have a lot of confidence in you when it comes to martial arts films, but the movie you just finished filming, 'Pigsy,' is a mythological drama. It won't be easy for it to be broadcast on CCTV-8."

He said this to remind him not to lose face because of a fit of pique.

If the TV series is not selected by CCTV, it could affect Mr. Cao's reputation.

Cao Jian smiled confidently and said, "Actually, we have already edited out some clips during the filming process. You can see for yourself by watching them."

"Alright then, have someone bring it over, let's take a look first."

Seeing that Cao Jian was still so confident, Director Yang could only agree to take a look first.

After resting for a while, the two arrived at the Spring Festival Gala studio.

The stage was already set up. Cao Jian arrived and immediately explained the stage design and requirements for the song "Meet in 1998". After listening, Director Yang immediately gave a thumbs up: "As expected of a director, the effect is excellent."

"So there was something to it."

After listening, Director Meng, though unconvinced, had to admit that the young director in front of him was indeed quite capable.

However, it's still unknown how well you and Wang Fei will sing this song.

This morning, Cao Jian finished designing the stage effects and also took care of the music arrangement. Now he's just waiting for Wang Fei to arrive.

"Boss Cao, why don't you and Wang Fei rest for a couple of days before recording the song? After all, you only arrived in Yanjing today."

At lunchtime, Director Yang kindly reminded Cao Jian not to be in such a hurry.

Cao Jian shook his head: "I'm pressed for time. I can only stay in Yanjing for three days this time. I also need to go to Taiwan Province to handle some matters. I don't need to rest."

"Alright then, Ms. Wang Fei will definitely be able to come this afternoon?"

"Yes, I made an appointment with her. I will definitely be there this afternoon, and we will record live tonight. We will rehearse on stage a few times tomorrow, and then I have to leave."

Cao Jian's arrangement made Director Meng, who was having dinner with him, even more unhappy.

This is the most influential Spring Festival Gala in China, and you can only stay for three days? Are you kidding me?

If you don't sing well, don't blame me for being rude!
In the afternoon, Wang Fei indeed rushed from Hong Kong to Yanjing and immediately began recording the song.

The songs performed at the Spring Festival Gala are usually recorded in a recording studio first, and then the performers go on stage to rehearse and sing them live.

If the live performance isn't great, then use a pre-recorded song.

This is standard practice, and it's also to prevent mistakes from happening during the live stream.

Moreover, they advocate for recording versions as much as possible, with the stage being used for lip-syncing.

Cao Jian had no objection to this arrangement, after all, he had witnessed many disastrous live singing performances at the Spring Festival Gala.

Wang Fei only appeared once, and was laughed at by the audience for several years.

"Honey, are you okay?"

After going over the lyrics and rehearsing several times, Cao Jian thoughtfully inquired about Wang Fei's condition before the recording began.

"No problem, let's finish recording quickly. I need to go back to Hong Kong to spend Christmas with my baby."

Although it's Wang Fei's first time on the Spring Festival Gala, just like Cao Jian, this new mother is currently preoccupied with her daughter.

"Then start."

Cao Jian gave the OK sign to the people outside, and the song recording began.

"Recording so soon? Let's see what your level is."

Director Meng thought that since they were starting to record in such a short time, he would just have to see them make a fool of themselves.

As the music and accompaniment began, Cao Jian sang the first line of the song.

"Open your heart, shed the shyness of spring, dance with swirling steps, and break through the silence of winter."

Cao Jian's voice was very full and rich in this sentence.

However, while he was singing, the image of "Charlotte" kept appearing in his mind, but at this moment there was no eagle, only Wang Fei.

After the male singer finished the first line, Wang Fei began, "A warm feeling carries heartfelt greetings."

Cao Jian was slightly taken aback when he heard Wang Fei's voice.

Was she too tired from the flight, or too nervous? She even sang off-key in that line.
But since it was the first recording, Cao Jian didn't stop recording, but continued to sing the third line.

"The gentle drizzle bathed the exciting moments of yesterday."

Outside the recording studio, Director Yang frowned slightly.

Director Meng was incredibly pleased.
The song is indeed a good song. Although Cao Jian sang it alright, Wang Fei went off-key three times recently. With that level of skill, I suggested replacing her, but you wouldn't let me.

If the songs recorded now sound like this, let alone singing them live, even if they're just lip-syncing, the whole country will laugh at them.

The four-minute song was sung very quickly.

Wang Fei naturally knew she hadn't performed well just now, and looked at Cao Jian with an apologetic expression.

"It's okay, baby, I know you're tired."

Cao Jian gently squeezed Wang Fei's hand, went outside, and said, "Director Yang, Wang Fei might have been a little tired just now. Let's rest a bit."

"Is it necessary? A song with two off-key notes and three out of tune."

To avoid being criticized by the audience for this year's Spring Festival Gala, Director Meng suggested, "Why don't we buy the song and have someone else sing it?"

Before the other person could finish speaking, Cao Jian yelled, "Are you done yet?"

If anyone questions him, Cao Jian, who has lived for at least forty or fifty years including his rebirth, is too lazy to bother arguing with them.

But no one is allowed to talk about my woman!
(End of this chapter)