Huayu 1995

Chapter 263 Whoever gets slapped to death is doomed (Seeking monthly votes)

Su Chao doesn't like either Li Yapeng or Xu Jinglei.

Therefore, once the script fell into his hands, it had nothing to do with these two people anymore.

As for how these two will rise to prominence in the future, that's none of his business.

Su Chao doesn't need to take responsibility for his own butterfly wings; whoever gets slapped to death is unlucky.

After buying his things, Su Chao didn't leave immediately. Since he was already there, why not take a good look around Chiang Kai-shek's former residence?

There aren't many tourists from other places this season, and the air is filled with local accents.

Some people were muttering something, but I don't understand.

You don't understand anything.

The monk couldn't figure out what Su Chao was up to, but he genuinely felt that visiting Chairman Mao's former residence was better than visiting Chiang Kai-shek's.

Even just visiting Lu Xun's former residence.

After receiving the items, Su Chao set off back home.

He received a call from the capital and was assigned a promotional job for the TV series "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo".

This TV series is about to air.

The first broadcast platform was the Arts and Literature Channel of Beijing Radio and Television Station.

Zhang Heping is a cultural figure in Beijing, and the TV series he spearheaded were naturally sold to Beijing TV stations.

The TV station arranged an interview program and invited the main creators to participate.

Zhang Heping will definitely not show up.

In fact, he is an official, and his name will not be displayed in the entire project.

Li Baotian was invited, but he made excuses not to go.

In his view, the performance process is related to himself, but after the performance, it is the audience's business.

If other key members of the production team are invited but there's no topic to discuss, then naturally they won't be invited.

Ultimately, the interviewees were Zhang Guoli and his wife, as well as Wang Gang and Zhang Zien.

With these four participating, it's pretty much enough.

Su Chao was a complete accident.

He got on the show through connections.

Nobody even considered inviting him.

He only appeared for a few seconds in the TV series, just showed his face, and didn't even have a single line.

However, Zhang Heping still filled it in.

He was identified as one of the singers and composers of the theme song.

The production company cannot go against Zhang Heping's wishes.

We have to give them face.

Moreover, Su Chao has now become a super popular singer, ranking first among newly debuted singers in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong this year, even more popular than Zheng Jun last year.

TV dramas would love to connect with people like that.

Therefore, on his way back, Su Chao received several calls from the film production company confirming his schedule.

It has been confirmed that he will travel from out of town to participate in the program.

There was indeed a bit of a rush, and with heavy snow falling in Beijing, driving was slow. Su Chao didn't go home; he went straight to the TV station.

"How about we get our hair done and some makeup?"

Staff members greeted him at the door.

"No need, this is fine. I'm going to the restroom to wash my face."

Su Chao shook his head.

What's so special about him dressing up so extravagantly when he's on a show with a group of middle-aged men and women?

Now he makes a living through his talent.

When I came out, the ends of my hair on my forehead were wet.

"No rush, there are still twenty minutes before it starts, everyone's over there."

The staff were stunned by Su Chao's handsomeness. Seeing Su Chao up close, they realized that he was even more handsome than in the music video.

And she had just washed her face.

"Thank you, I'll go find them."

Su Chao walked over and greeted Zhang Guoli and the others.

"Uncle~"

"Coming~"

Zhang Heping was also there.

The two are now more and more closely bound by their interests, so their communication has become very casual.

However, it is precisely this casualness that makes the relationship seem intimate.

This surprised Zhang Zien and the others.

They knew very well who Zhang Heping was, which is why they found it incredible that Su Chao was so familiar with him.

After all, even someone like Zhang Zi'en, who had served as the acting director of Xi'an Film Studio, had to be careful in front of Zhang Heping. He even promised to arrange a role for Su Chao in order to repay Zhang Heping's favor.

"What questions will they ask later? I didn't participate much in the TV series."

Su Chao honestly didn't know what to say.

He came to participate in the program for two reasons. First, it was arranged by Zhang Heping, and he didn't want to refuse this person's request. Second, he knew that "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" would be very popular.

"It's okay, we can just chat. For example, I can talk about antique props from TV dramas, I'm quite good at that. Oh, by the way, Su Chao, are you interested in antiques? I can teach you..."

Back when Su Chao was just an extra, Wang Gang spoke very kindly.

They're even more amicable now, and he suspects Su Chao and Zhang Heping are relatives.

"Uh... this won't take up Teacher Wang's time, will it?"

He is indeed interested in and wants to learn about antiques, but he certainly won't learn from Wang Gang.

"It's okay, I have plenty of time."

Wang Gang remained polite.

"Although I'm sure I can learn real skills from you, Teacher Wang, there's something I can do when my girlfriend teaches me!"

Su Chao sighed. "Brother, don't you have any self-awareness at all?"

Can I learn from you while hugging you?
"Tsk tsk, you... I initially thought your rejection made me lose face, but now I realize I was overestimating myself, haha~"

Wang Gang laughed loudly.

"Is this how young people play nowadays?"

Zhang Guoli laughed along with him.

Su Chao couldn't help but glance at this guy.

Do you think I have any tricks up my sleeve?
While you were on the phone with me, your wife was plowing the field. How am I supposed to face you two now?

My mind is filled with nothing but yellow.

"By the way, Uncle, there's something I need to tell you," Su Chao pulled Zhang Heping aside and said, "I have a new song I'd like you to listen to. If it's suitable, you can arrange it for me."

Su Chao beckoned the monk over and took out a cassette tape and a Walkman from his bag.

"I listen."

Zhang Heping became serious.

If it's just a regular song, then it naturally has nothing to do with him, since he's not a singer.

He immediately thought of the song "Chinese".

Without a doubt, Su Chao would only play similar songs for him.

"Do you know that Macau is not my real name? / I have been away from you for too long, Mother..."

Zhang Heping is involved in culture.

He immediately recognized it as a work by Mr. Wen Yiduo.

Su Chao adapted and set the original poem to music, and finally presented it to him in the form of a musical demo.

"This song... is great!"

Zhang Heping's statement that something is good certainly doesn't mean the song itself is good.

With his sharp mind, Zheng Zhi immediately figured out how to maximize profits.

Ideally, he should raise the request so that the higher-ups would take it seriously, and then he could lead the search for someone to create the piece. Su Chao was tasked with creating it, and after a lot of effort from both sides, this timely piece was finally born.

These two reunifications in recent years are undoubtedly major events.

By getting involved in such a major event, both Su Chao and he could gain the greatest benefit.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you to handle, Uncle. Oh, by the way, I don't really feel anything when I sing this song. Find some kids, have a children's choir, it will definitely touch people's hearts."

Su Chao offered some suggestions.

This song is indeed more suitable for children's voices. The heavy historical theme, combined with the ethereal and innocent voices of children, creates an unparalleled emotional impact.

"You're the expert, I'll listen to you!"

Zhang Heping looked at Su Chao as if he were looking at a treasure.

He had previously overestimated Su Chao's potential, but now he realizes he hadn't quite grasped it.

This young man, Su Chao, has given him so many surprises.

"I'm just offering a suggestion; you can arrange it however you think is appropriate."

Su Chao certainly wouldn't put on airs; when dealing with people in officialdom, he had to maintain his humble and sensible persona.

Are you going home for Chinese New Year?

Zhang Heping asked with concern.

If Su Chao doesn't go home, he plans to invite Su Chao to his house to spend New Year's Eve.

The foundation of his friendship with Su Chao is mutual benefit, but it cannot be based solely on mutual benefit, otherwise it could easily be destroyed by other, larger interests.

"If there's nothing else, go back home and come out again after the New Year."

Su Chao will definitely go home for Chinese New Year this year.

He has been away from home for half a year. Although he has called home frequently and even installed a phone at home during this time, it would be too much if he didn't go home for the Chinese New Year.

The festive atmosphere of the New Year is very strong in this era.

Those who work away from home will try their best to go home for the Chinese New Year, even if it means climbing onto a train.

If a family's child doesn't come home for the Lunar New Year, it's generally assumed that they've been arrested and are in jail.

Moreover, there aren't that many announcements in the entertainment industry.

When there's not much filming to do, there's certainly no shortage of time to go home.

"Alright then, come visit me at home when you have time."

Zhang Heping didn't say anything more.

At this level of relationship, unnecessary politeness would only seem distant.

"When do you have some free time, Uncle? I'd like to visit the place."

Su Chao did not object to this private friendship.

Zhang Heping was the biggest backer he could get his hands on, and he was also from a cultural background, which was a perfect match for his major. He would be counting on Zhang Heping to protect him in the future.

He needs to think carefully about whether he can lend this guy a hand.

A deputy director-general at fifty is still a bit too young.

"If you're free tomorrow, then let's do it tomorrow. After I get off work, you can come home with me for dinner."

Zhang Heping had no idea that Su Chao wanted to help him plan his life.

"Then tomorrow!"

Su Chao started thinking about what gift to bring.

It shouldn't be too expensive, otherwise it will seem too formal and turn the private relationship into a business setting.

But it can't be too shabby either; bringing two cabbages to someone's door is just an eyesore.

"It's too late this year. You should prepare more and try to get on the Spring Festival Gala next year."

Zhang Heping immediately gave Su Chao a promise.

"Don't worry, Uncle, I won't let you lose face."

Spring Festival Gala!

Su Chao knew he would be on the job sooner or later, but the fact that he could do it at eighteen or nineteen still made him feel happy.

(End of this chapter)