Rebirth 09: Starting from taking charge of Running Man on CCTV

Baby sat in the corner, taking small bites of a plate of cucumber salad, as quiet as a kitten that had just been put back into its cage.

Liu Xiang sat next to her, chatting with Li Chen, without touching his beer.

Li Chen nodded at him, his expression extremely serious.

Chen Yang sat in the very center of the round table.

He didn't rush to eat; instead, he picked up a glass of wine.

The noise at the table gradually subsided.

All eyes turned to it.

Chen Yang's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

"Brother Chen."

Li Chen raised his head.

"After tonight's fight, all viewers will remember one thing—the nickname 'Big Black Bull' isn't for nothing."

Li Chen's ears turned red, his mouth opened and closed, but he could only squeeze out three words.

"I was just... lucky."

Chen Yang smiled, not exposing him, and turned to Deng Chao.

"Team Leader Deng."

Deng Chao sat up a little straighter.

"Today you're the captain. From the first level to the last, you're the first to rush in whenever any teammate gets into trouble. You didn't run when Brother Xiang was torn apart, and you still didn't run when the two of you couldn't hold on."

Chen Yang raised his glass.

"You are qualified to be the captain."

Deng Chao paused for a moment, then laughed.

His smile was genuine.

"Stop trying to sweet-talk me. You'll still be punished tomorrow, right?"

"That's a different matter."

The whole table burst into laughter.

Chen Yang turned to Shen Teng.

"Brother Teng, you're the first one to get torn off today."

Shen Teng stopped slurping his noodles and looked up with an innocent expression.

"But your shout at the Water Cube startled Brother Qiang so much that he tripped over the pole."

Chen Yang gave a thumbs up.

"Best Sixth Man of the Game"

Shen Teng's eyes curved into crescent moons.

"Absolutely, our main focus will be on spiritual output."

Chen Yang then looked at Wang Baoqiang.

"Brother Qiang, you were the first to step on the acupressure mat today, the first to fall into the mud pit, and you still managed to climb the whole way even though you were covered in mud."

Wang Baoqiang smiled sheepishly, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"What's so bad? My childhood was much harder than this."

"That's why the audience will like you," Chen Yang said.

These words were spoken softly, but Wang Baoqiang's eyes changed.

He lowered his head, took a big gulp of millet porridge, and didn't say anything.

Chen Yang's gaze swept over Baby.

"Baby."

Baby put down her chopsticks and sat up straight.

"To be honest, your performance today was just average."

Baby's eyelashes trembled, but she didn't say anything.

"It's not your fault. I didn't design enough special segments for you this time, and I didn't showcase your strengths. That's my problem as the director."

Baby looked up at him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"But I'll help you create your signature scene during the later recording sessions."

Chen Yang looked at her, his tone not harsh, but very firm.

"Let the audience know that this girl is not just a pretty face."

Baby pursed her lips and snorted, but her eyes lit up.

"Then you've made a promise, Director Chen."

She tilted her head slightly, her voice trailing off softly.

"I remember that."

Chen Yang finally looked at Chen He and Zheng Kai.

"I won't talk about you two separately."

With his mouth stuffed with kebabs, Chen He protested indistinctly.

"Why should I?!"

"Because you provided the biggest laugh of the night."

Chen Yang held up one finger.

"Cactus-patterned shorts".

The whole table instantly erupted in chaos.

Deng slapped the table and laughed.

Shen Teng almost spat out his noodle soup.

Zheng Kai laughed so hard he slid off the chair.

Chen He's face turned a deep purplish-red.

"Director Chen! You promised you'd delete it!"

"I meant blurring it out during broadcast," Chen Yang said without changing his expression. "I didn't say deleting it."

"Even blurring it out isn't allowed!!"

The laughter grew even louder.

Liu Xiang shook his head beside him, but he couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

Chen Yang picked up his cup and looked around.

"One last thing."

The laughter gradually subsided.

"Everyone gave it their all in today's episode. Whether you won or lost, whether you were the one being torn apart or the one tearing each other apart, your performances are the biggest source of my confidence in making this show."

He held the cup to his chest.

"Done."

Wishing everyone continued success in the future!

The eight cups clinked together, making a crisp sound.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the table completely relaxed.

Deng Chao put his arm around Li Chen's shoulder, and the two began to recount the "infamous scene of clothes ripping off" on the lawn.

"Chen, when you clutched your chest, I almost died laughing while I was standing next to you."

"Brother Chao, please stop talking." Li Chen's ears turned bright red.

Shen Teng leaned back in his chair, slowly stirring the scallions in his bowl of noodles.

"Brother Chen, I have a suggestion for you."

"What?"

"Next time you record a show, wear a tank top underneath."

Li Chen buried his face in his arms.

In the corner, Chen Xi quietly walked up to Chen Yang.

She bent down and handed the Nokia phone in her hand to Chen Yang. The screen displayed the Tianya Entertainment Gossip section.

"Director Chen, look."

Chen Yang glanced down at it.

Pinned post on homepage: [Breaking News] Huge commotion at the Bird's Nest late at night! Suspected to be recording a new CCTV program, Liu Xiang himself makes an appearance!

The number of comments has exceeded 800.

Chen Yang swiped again.

The posts on Baidu Tieba's "Liu Xiang Bar" were even more outrageous, with someone posting blurry photos taken with a mobile phone. Although the image quality was appalling, the iconic outline of the Bird's Nest and a group of figures wearing colorful team uniforms were clearly identifiable.

The number of replies quickly approached 1,200.

Chen Xi lowered his voice.

"The accounts I set up on Tianya are already guiding the discussion, framing Liu Xiang's 15-second victory in the Olympics with the spirit of the Games. The amount of spontaneous discussion on Tieba is three times higher than I expected."

She paused.

"At this rate of fermentation, the hype will intensify again tomorrow during the day."

Chen Yang returned the phone to her, his expression remaining largely unchanged.

But the light in his eyes flickered.

"Keep a close eye on things. Don't rush to delete any negative posts. Take screenshots as evidence first, and then focus on building up the positive buzz."

"clear."

Chen Xi put away her phone and turned to leave.

Chen Yang picked up the now-cold beer in front of him and took a sip.

It became a hit even before it aired.

In 2009, no one in the Chinese variety show industry had truly achieved these four words.

At 3 a.m., the late-night snack party ended.

The group walked out in twos and threes, and the night breeze dissipated most of their drunkenness.

Chen Yang walked at the very back, carrying his coat in his hand.

"Director Chen."

Deng Chao's voice came from the side.

Chen Yang turned his head and saw Deng Chao leaning against the wall of the corridor, his hands in his pockets, with a half-serious, half-joking expression on his face.

"Could we reduce the punishment for tomorrow?"

Chen Yang raised an eyebrow.

"For example, how about changing the tight-fitting clothes to something looser?" Deng Chao suggested tentatively.

"cannot."

Deng Chao's smile froze for a second.

"Well... at least let Baby wear a coat, right? She's a girl."

"The coat won't work, but I had someone add a lining to her coat so it won't be too see-through."

Deng Chao paused for a moment, then chuckled.

"You'd already planned this out, hadn't you?"

Chen Yang patted him on the shoulder, smiled, and took two steps forward.

As he reached the corner, he turned around and left a message.

"Hey bro, remember to wear a nice pair of leggings tomorrow."

Deng Chao's expression slowly froze.

"The bodysuit is very see-through."

Chen Yang turned and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Deng Chao stood there, his smile gradually fading.

I heard the sound of three people's footsteps behind me.

Baby, Wang Baoqiang, and Liu Xiang happened to walk up behind him.

The three men looked at Deng Chao's expression, but none of them said a word.

Baby instinctively clenched the hem of her clothes.

Wang Baoqiang swallowed hard.

Liu Xiang patted Deng Chao on the back.

"Brother Chao, try to think positively."

Deng Chao turned around, his face filled with despair.

"Brother Xiang, do you think it's too late for me to quit now?"

The four people stood in the corridor for a full ten seconds, and none of them took a step.

tomorrow.

In broad daylight.

Beijing Subway Line 1.

Bodysuit.

Wang Baoqiang suddenly scratched his head.

"I only have one question."

"What?"

"Does that purple dress I'm wearing make me look fat?"

Deng Chao closed his eyes.

"I'm so tired! Let's just destroy it!"

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P.S.: Happy Labor Day everyone! Only one day left of the holiday!

Let's continue the discussion: What celebrity, song, or movie/TV show left the deepest impression on you in 2009? And which guest would you like to invite to Running Man?