Huayu 2009: Who should we call the Heavenly King?

Chapter 140 Happy Camp & Improvisation

Hengdian, Xiaobailou.

Afterwards, Shen Yan leaned against the headboard and keenly sensed that something was off about the atmosphere around him.

The blind woman didn't say anything.

She usually chats with people casually afterward, sometimes complaining about things on set, sometimes sharing gossip she's heard online, or the novels she's been reading recently.

But today, she lay quietly on her side, with her back to him, without making a sound for a long time.

Well, how should I put it?

Profound, that's not her style.

Having high emotional intelligence means being simple, straightforward, and honest; having low emotional intelligence means having an empty head that can't hold anything else.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Yan put his hand on her waist.

The blind woman didn't dodge or turn around. After a few seconds, she suddenly spoke.

"During these New Year's Eve days, did you—"

"What?"

"Have you ever solved it yourself?"

"No."

"real?"

"real."

At this moment, Sister Xia turned around, and not only did she turn around, she also sat up. The quilt slipped down, and she pulled it to cover herself. Then she stared at Shen Yan and bit her lip.

"Then—what about the quantity?"

"What amount?"

At this moment, Shen Yan naturally activated his innate skill, "Feigning Ignorance".

"What do you think?" Sister Xia glanced down at him.

"How would I know?"

Shen Yan appeared completely unconcerned, feigning ignorance.

Seeing this expression, Sister Xia was a little confused. Before she could ask any more questions, a large hand flicked her forehead.

"hiss!"

"Blind Sister covered her head and said with a wronged expression."

Why did you hit me on the head?

"You doubt me," Shen Yan said matter-of-factly. "And you're acting like you're the one who's wronged?"

"That's your fault too."

"Blind Sister also activated her exclusive talent skill, 'Sortie'."

"The day before you left, my face and hair were covered in it! How much was there then, and how much is there today? That's a reasonable question!"

"Okay, okay, okay, you're right, you're the most right." Shen Yan pulled her into a hug and teased her with a smile, "You're always thinking about this or getting jealous for no reason, and you still think you're right."

"You're the one who's blind!"

The blind woman was furious, so she lay down on his chest and bit him.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered!

After a series of jokes and banter, Sister Xia gave in and stopped dwelling on the issue.

Perhaps he was too tired?

Over the past few days, Shen Yan's itinerary has been giving her goosebumps, especially yesterday, New Year's Eve, when he traveled to three different cities.

Even an Iron Man couldn't handle such a terrifying schedule, right?

How could I have time to meet with Naza in secret?

Yes.

The first suspect that Sister Xia suspected was Nazar.

She holds grudges.

I will never forget what happened in the Maldives!

The next day.

Xia Jie secretly checked Nazha's Weibo early in the morning and felt a little relieved when she saw the photos of the "Yanmeng" New Year's Eve party that Nazha shared.

After that, she asked Zhang Dandan for the "Yanmeng" event schedule.

Shenhai's fans did organize a group to watch the New Year's Eve live stream, and that brat was there too.

Upon learning this information, Sister Xia completely dispelled her doubts.

However, Zhang Dandan immediately reported to Shen Yan about Sister Shi's inquiries about Yan Meng.

That evening, Shen Yan took the opportunity to invite someone for a Japanese bubble bath.

The date was set after filming wrapped.

The main problem is that Xiaobailou doesn't have the necessary conditions.

On the third day after returning to the set, the male lead, Shen Yan, asked for leave again. This time, not only him, but the female lead also asked for leave.

They are going to Changsha to record "Happy Camp" and "Day Day Up".

On January 14th, "The Vigilantes in Masks" will premiere on Hunan TV's Golden Eagle Independent Theater. If Shen Yan hadn't been so busy, both shows would have been recorded before the Lunar New Year.

If it were an ordinary person, Hunan TV would definitely not tolerate it.

The crew of the TV series "Palace" is a typical example.

剧是2011年1月31号播出的，结果《宫》剧组的快本特辑却是2月26号播出。

Obviously.

This episode was re-recorded after the drama "Palace" became a huge hit.

However, if it were Shen Yan, Hunan TV would have to tolerate it.

In this year's New Year's Eve gala ratings competition, they lost to Jiangsu Satellite TV.

Afterwards, when they received the detailed data, they realized that the difference lay right at the beginning!

Jiangsu Satellite TV's average viewership was significantly boosted by Shen Yan's opening performance, which garnered a 4.35% rating.

Without this segment, Hunan TV would be number one!

and so.

Before Shen Yan and his group arrived, He Jiong, along with Wei Jia, Xie Na, Wu Xin, and Hai Tao, waited at the entrance of the building.

Upon seeing the station's car stop, He Jiong immediately went to greet it, his face beaming with a warm smile.

"Welcome, welcome!"

"Jianhua, long time no see. Shen Yan, Shi Shi, Ya Ya, welcome to Happy Camp."

A shrewd and sophisticated person like He Jiong would certainly not overlook Huo Jianhua just because Shen Yan is more popular. Besides, valuing someone doesn't necessarily start with their name.

Shen Yan shook hands with each of the people in turn. When it was Wu Xin's turn, Shen Yan recognized her gaze.

The look in a fangirl's eyes.

After shaking hands, Wu Xin took out her phone.

"Brother Yan, can I take a picture with you here?"

"Haha, Shen Yan, my Xin Xin is your biggest fan! She was so excited yesterday knowing you were coming today."

He Jiong's words seemed like a joke, but he was actually trying to defuse the situation, since Liu Shishi and Shen Yan's affair was no secret.

"sure."

Shen Yan smiled and agreed.

To match Wu Xin's pose, he not only squatted down a little lower, but also made the same peace sign as Wu Xin.

Seeing this, He Jiong nodded slightly in his heart.

From small things, one can see the big picture.

He's so meticulous even when taking photos; most of the rumors about his good temper and down-to-earth nature are probably true.

Then, Shen Yan took a group photo with the crew and the Happy Family at the entrance.

After the photo was taken, Wu Xin, belatedly realizing what was happening, quietly gave Shen Yan a grateful look.

It's really not a good idea to take a photo with just one person.

"He's so sweet!"

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Noticing Wu Xin's gaze, Sister Xia became somewhat wary.

We must be vigilant!

Isn't the boyfriend of another female host on Happy Camp a singer?

It's hard not to make the connection.

Thinking of this, Sister Xia glared at Shen Yan again.

Really!

He's always flirting with women wherever he goes!

Shen Yan was a little confused after being glared at by the blind woman.

but.

He didn't dwell on it; you can't guess what a woman is thinking.

A little jealousy now and then is fun, but if you're constantly jealous, then it's time to break up.

A short while later, the group arrived at the dressing room.

Today, Ma Tianyu was absent from the recording of "Happy Camp". The production team arranged for Huo Jianhua and Tong Liya, and Shen Yan and Liu Shishi to be paired as a male-female duo.

The production team arranged it this way on purpose.

The script that was handed over included a line to add an interaction segment between Shen Yan and Liu Shishi, with both of them working together to create some ambiguous atmosphere.

then.

The production team called Tong Liya over, while Ma Tianyu will participate in the recording of "Day Day Up" tomorrow morning.

During a break from makeup, He Jiong went over the script with the others.

The show opened with the Happy Family singing "Not a Hero," and halfway through, Huo Jianhua and Tong Liya joined in for a duet.

After a brief interaction, Shen Yan and Sister Xia appeared.

After Shen Yan sang "Mountains and Seas" solo, an interactive interview was conducted.

After the two pairs of guests finished recording their respective segments, they came out together to introduce their roles and answer some fun questions.

Next is the game challenge segment, which will be interspersed with a flag-waving performance by Shen Yan.

Finally, there's an interactive Q&A session about the storyline.

The show "Happy Camp" is only 100 minutes long when it airs, but the recording takes 4 to 5 hours.

It's physically demanding work.

2:30 p.m.

After Huo Jianhua and Tong Liya finished recording their parts, the prelude to "Shan Hai" suddenly started playing in the recording hall.

"I watched as my naive self appeared in a story where I wasn't even there—"

As the song began, a trailer for "The Vigilantes in Masks" was simultaneously played on the large screen behind the stage.

These clips were already familiar to the audience.

"The Vigilantes in Masks" has been broadcast for nearly half of its episodes on Hunan TV, with an average viewership rating of 12%, ranking fourth in the Hunan market this year.

After Shen Yan finished singing, Liu Shishi followed him onto the stage.

The moment the two appeared side by side, the screams in the recording studio suddenly rose a lot.

"Welcome! Welcome Shen Yan and Liu Shishi!"

The Happy Family members appeared on stage, and the audience erupted in applause once again.

"Brother Yan! I want to have your baby!"

As the applause subsided, a woman's voice suddenly broke the silence. The voice was so loud that it entered the microphone of the main stage.

The entire audience burst into laughter instantly.

"Cough cough."

Shen Yan raised the microphone without changing his expression.

"You'll need to fill out a form first, there might be a long line here."

"Pfft."

He Jiong couldn't help but laugh and slap his thigh.

"Queue up? Shen Yan, what made you think of that?"

"Life experience".

"What life experience?"

"I can't say that," Shen Yan said seriously.

"Speak up, speak up."

Sheena, who was standing next to him, joined in the commotion.

"What kind of experience was it?" she asked, then posed a question to the audience: "Do you want to know?"

"Yes!" *N

"Okay, I'll tell you," Shen Yan said, feigning helplessness. "It's just that once I posted a photo of myself working out, and then all my Weibo private messages were 'Look at my abs!' Not just from women, but from men too."

"So do you have abs or not?" Xie Na pressed.

"This is entrapment; I refuse to answer."

"How is this considered entrapment?"

"If I say yes, you might make me demonstrate it on the spot." Shen Yan shrugged. "If I say no, you can say I'm not disciplined enough. Either way, I'm doomed. So, can I just not answer?"

"Then let's show it!" Xie Na led the chorus.

Seeing that the whole audience was shouting, He Jiong quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. He could sense that Xie Na was acting a little strange today.

If that conversation hadn't ended with the final presentation, it would have been for the sake of the show, and if it had stirred up the crowd, then things might not have turned out that way.

Actually, He Jiong could guess the reason to some extent.

Shen Yan's sudden rise to fame overshadowed all the artists in Tianyu Media. He had heard in private that fans of Super Girl and Happy Boy had clashed with the "Yan Alliance".

However, just as He Jiong opened his mouth, a female voice came from the side.

"He—he has it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for half a second, followed by screams that nearly lifted the roof off.

"Oh! Oh! Oh!"

All eyes turned to the blind woman, whose face instantly turned bright red, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

"Shishi, how did you know?" Xie Na seized the opportunity and immediately asked.

"Last time—when I went to the Maldives, I saw it on the beach." After stammering for a while, Sister Xia finally managed to utter this sentence.

"Does Shen Yan often work out on set?" He Jiong felt the show had had enough entertainment and quickly changed the subject.

"Yes, there is." Sister Xia nodded repeatedly: "He's a 'freak'; he can bench press 100 kilograms."

100 kilograms?

The Happy Family members were a little confused. Even though they were not familiar with strength training, everyone knew the value of 100 kilograms.

200 jin!

"Brother Yan, is this true?"

Wu Xin looked at Shen Yan, and she also misspoke, blurting out the nickname used by the "Yan fans".

"It's alright, just average, just average."

Shen Yan chuckled and glanced at Xia Jie, whose face flushed slightly at his gaze.

She could easily draw parallels to that experiment.

I just held him.

She tried it once, and Shen Yan was fine, but she couldn't stand it and never wanted to try it a second time.

Too stimulating, I can't handle it.

The person was almost falling apart.

"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"

Xie Na patted Hai Tao next to her.

"My son Haitao weighs exactly 100 kilograms. I'll believe you if you pick him up! A princess carry would be best!"

"Sister, sister, it's different." Haitao quickly waved his hand: "Bench press of 100 kilograms and lifting a 100-kilogram person are two different concepts."

"It's okay, come on, give it a try."

Even if Shen Yan was slow to react, he finally realized what was going on.

Xie Na was so lively today that she even stole the spotlight from He Jiong.

Actually, just like Haitao said, bench press and carrying someone are different. Bench press relies on the pectoral muscles, anterior deltoids, and triceps.

肌。

Holding someone, a movement that involves instability, puts a greater strain on the biceps, forearms, and core strength, making it much more difficult.

However, Shen Yan has very strong muscles throughout his body.

All-around!

No blind spots!

He walked up to Haitao, squatted down slightly, and with a gentle effort, lifted the 200-pound man into his arms.

Not only did they pick her up, but they also took a few steady steps.

The crowd erupted in screams once again.

The director backstage was grinning from ear to ear.

Today's show was really entertaining!

Moreover, this director knows about fitness; Shen Yan's core strength was incredibly strong just from those few moves.

The members of the Happy Family were also stunned.

This is too easy?

But Shen Yan doesn't look like the kind of big, muscular "strong man". How did he do it?

During the rest of the recording, He Jiong controlled the entire process and never gave Xie Na a chance to interrupt.

Character introductions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes went smoothly throughout the entire process.

soon.

Around 4 PM, the show moved on to the game challenge segment, and the first game brought out was the classic "Fire Line Impact" from "Happy Camp".

The challenge involves threading a metal rod through an electrified metal track; if it touches either side of the track or the rotating blades of the electric motor, the challenge is considered a failure.

"Who wants to go first?"

"I'll go first!" Haitao volunteered.

result?

Before it had gone 20 centimeters, there was a loud "bang," and sparks flew everywhere.

"Challenge failed!" He Jiong shouted deliberately.

"No, I won't accept this! I want to try again!"

The second and third attempts both ended in failure, causing the audience to erupt in cheers.

Subsequently, Huo Jianhua, Liu Shishi, and Tong Liya took turns challenging the task. Tong Liya achieved the best result but failed at the rotating blade challenge.

When it was Shen Yan's turn, he flexed his wrists.

"Teacher He, what are the rewards for completing the level?"

"Yes!" He Jiong said with a smile, "I'll treat you to the best spicy crayfish in Changsha."

"this one?"

"Haha, you haven't even finished the game yet, so don't talk about conditions."

Shen Yan smiled and took the metal rod from Wu Xin.

Firepower strikes test stability.

Shen Yan wasn't bragging; with his current physical condition, even if the track were twice as long and twice as difficult, he could still complete it.

Upon reaching the device, Shen Yan took a deep breath.

Leave you!

Wow!

"Holy crap!"

'

Seeing how fast Shen Yan moved the metal rod, the Happy Family members all made faces like "old people on the subway with cell phones."

The same applies to the directors and producers behind the scenes.

This...so fast?

Still so stable?

There's no such thing as being overly cautious!

Except around corners, Shen Yan moved at almost twice the speed of an ordinary person.

one third!

One-half!

Three-quarters!

When it came to the most challenging part—the rotating blade—Shen Yan didn't hesitate at all. With a slight twist of his wrist, he accurately passed through it.

Speed ​​through the game!

"I cleared the game!"

"That's amazing!"

He Jiong opened his mouth wide in disbelief.

"30 seconds! Shen Yan, you've set a new record! How did you do that?"

"Teacher He, I have used all my might."

"Primordial power?"

"Yes, that's it—" Shen Yan gestured a breathing exercise: "Gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and absorbing the essence of the sun and moon."

"ha?"

"Huh?"

Laughter erupted again, and He Jiong asked a question with a smile.

"How did you come up with the term 'primordial power'? I don't think I've ever heard of it before."

"Well," Shen Yan turned to look at Sister Xia, "someone read a novel and used that term with me."

"The power of the primordial chaos" truly became a hit after Fu Yuanhui's Olympic Games in 2016, but "The Journey of Flower" had already been released by then.

This is the very word that Sister Xia mentioned to him a few days ago while reading a novel.

Shen Yan was a little surprised at the time, as he did not know that the word originated from the novel "The Journey of Flower".

"Tsk tsk."

Backstage, the director astutely captured this shot.

Not bad, not bad.

Shen Yan has a strong sense of variety, but Liu Shishi is a bit wooden. Apart from her opening line, "He has," she hardly gets any screen time.

However, the director soon stopped worrying.

In the "Telepathic Connection" segment, Shen Yan was responsible for gesturing or giving hints, while Liu Shishi was responsible for guessing the answers.

The first few were fine, but when it came to the eighth word, the prompt showed that the class had written "Shi Shi".

Shen Yan looked at the blind woman and said with a smile.

What do I call you in private?

In the video, Liu Shishi paused for a moment, then blurted out unconsciously.

"Baby?"

then.

The scene exploded.

The director, however, chuckled.

Okay! Okay!

This is definitely not acting; Liu Shishi could never act such a natural reaction!

At this point, the director was already very satisfied.

With the line "He has" and the phrase "Baby," this episode of Happy Camp is sure to generate a lot of discussion and high viewership.

However, to his utter surprise, an even bigger surprise was yet to come.

During the heartfelt interaction segment, Tong Liya talked about her early days in Yanjing.

He only had 100 yuan in his pocket, a green train ticket, and a bag of naan bread given to him by his mother.

In 2003, on my birthday, I only had a few dollars left in my pocket. When I called my mother, I only told her good news and not bad news, and just said "I'm fine" and that was it.

The director didn't care whether the story was true or not, but the tears in Tong Liya's eyes when she mentioned it were real.

Many people at the scene were moved.

At this moment, Xie Na called out Shen Yan again.

"Yaya's story is so touching, and I suddenly have an idea."

"Shen Yan, aren't you a songwriter? Ya Ya's story is such great material! Why don't you sing a song right here and now? Let us see how a talented person creates!"

He Jiong frowned upon hearing this.

Whether it's improvisation or a given theme, it's not that easy.

The key point is that even if you write well, there's no extra benefit; he's a talented writer, so everyone thinks it's normal.

What if it's poorly written?

That would be incredibly embarrassing.

However, this time He Jiong was a step too slow again.

"After listening to Ya Ya's story, I actually got a little inspiration."

Shen Yan looked at the control panel on the side of the stage.

"Teacher, could you please bring over a double-row electronic keyboard?"

"Haitao, go help!" Xie Na patted Haitao on the shoulder.

Before long, a double-row electronic keyboard was moved onto the stage, along with stools.

Shen Yan didn't sit down; he just stood in front of the electronic keyboard and lowered his head to adjust the tone.

About ten minutes later, he played a song specifically about "drifters in Beijing".

"Drifting north, don't ask me about my hometown's towering, ancient city walls, they can't stop my sorrow. I drift north, are my family well? The heavy baggage on my shoulders is filled with melancholy — (slurp —)"

(See the bonus chapter for Wang Lihong's original version)

He Jiong opened his mouth slightly.

He understands music. These four lines are definitely not just something he hums casually. The melody is catchy, and the lyrics accurately hit the pain points of those who have migrated to Beijing for work.

With just this one hook, you could definitely write a great song.

Meanwhile, Tong Liya's eyes welled up with tears once again.

Next, Shen Yan began to practice more, playing the piano in pairs, the drum corps came in, and the singing style changed accordingly.

RAP, start!

"Some say he owes a lot of money back home and needs to lay low for a while; some say she has mastered dance but has no chance to show it off; some have lost themselves and are adrift aimlessly; some are chasing their dreams and trying to make ends meet—blah blah blah—"

As he sang, Shen Yan began to replace some of the lyrics with "de-de-de" until the pre-chorus part, when he finally sang the lyrics clearly again.

Holding back tears, hiding the wound

Looking up at the setting sun, my dear, in this distant city, I feel so lost— *sigh*

Upon hearing these words, Tong Liya could no longer hold back. She lowered her head, covered her mouth with her hand, and tears welled up in her eyes once again.

Then, the opening hook, which is also the chorus, is repeated, and Shen Yan rambles on for a few more lines.

Like dust drifting with the wind, who can lead me to fly? I stand in the center of the Temple of Heaven, close my eyes, and pray for the safety of my family—(de)

This is the heart of dreams, yet dreams remain elusive; this is the sacred ground for fulfilling dreams, yet it is always shrouded in mystery—blah blah blah—

This last part completely struck Tong Liya.

This man only took a few minutes, or even if you include the time spent setting up the equipment, it was only a dozen minutes.

In such a short time, he not only understood her story, but also remembered her most vulnerable parts.

She looked up and, through her blurry, tear-filled eyes, saw Shen Yan's profile.

Suddenly, something crashed into her heart.

It wasn't about being moved, nor was it about admiration.

Instead—

The feeling of being moved.

The next second, Tong Liya herself was startled.

What am I thinking?

He has a girlfriend, and Liu Shishi is standing right next to him!

However, once the thought arises, it's like a flood that's been released, and it can never be taken back.

Just then, Shen Yan's singing stopped.

He didn't finish singing, not because he was afraid of being plagiarized. There were more than a dozen cameras on set. Even without registered copyright, who the hell would plagiarize him?

Dare to copy?

Every lawsuit will be successful!

The moment the piano keys stopped, the recording studio was silent for several seconds; He Jiong was completely stunned.

Forget about managing his facial expressions; he's even forgotten the basic professionalism of a host.

Sheena, standing next to him, also looked dazed.

She was a singer before, so she could tell the difference between one, two, three, four, and five. This song...

No!

How can this person be so perverted?

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

The applause rose like a tide, growing louder and louder.

Some people stood up, some were wiping their eyes, and some even clapped their hands until they were red.

He Jiong was also startled by the applause. The director didn't remind him; that was exactly the kind of natural reaction they wanted. He simply stepped forward.

"Shen Yan, I've been a host for over ten years. To be honest, I've seen impromptu performances on the spot many times."

"But just now, with that song, you weren't improvising; you were using music to translate life," Ya Ya said for five minutes.

You translated the story of the clock into the story of all those who migrate to Beijing for work through a song.

Seeing that He Jiong had stopped, Wei Jia wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and asked.

"Shen Yan, what's the name of this song?"

"Let's call it—" Shen Yan looked at Tong Liya, whose face was streaked with tears, "Drifting north?"

"A good name."

He Jiong turned to the camera and addressed the audience.

"Dear viewers at home, today on the stage of 'Happy Camp,' Shen Yan spontaneously composed this song, 'Drifting to the North,' for Ya Ya's story of struggling in Beijing. We will—"

As he spoke, he winked.

"Hurry up and urge him to record the song!"

As soon as he said this, applause and screams erupted once again.

The directors backstage were practically clapping along.

Awesome!

This song is absolutely brilliant!

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