Chapter 47 Lin Yicheng's Little Notebook

CCTV, where the Spring Festival Gala director team is located.

"Lawless! Giving him the opportunity to perform on the Spring Festival Gala is a compliment to him. He is just a singer, how can he make demands? I suggest that he be kicked off the candidate list!"

An assistant director of the song category slammed the table in indignation.

"He's not only a singer, he's also a director, and one of his movies sold for 200 million!"

Another assistant director of the language department spoke up, looking down on his colleague. He obviously hadn't read the information and didn't even understand the other person's identity.

"No matter who you are, it will have a bad impact if you make such a request. If others follow suit, will the party still be held?" said the assistant director of the opera.

"If you ask me, no matter who he is, kick him out and never let him perform on the Spring Festival Gala again. Make an example of him and put an end to this unhealthy trend!" said the assistant director who had just slammed the table in a decisive tone.

"Director Lang, what do you think?" The language assistant director looked at the middle-aged man wearing black-framed glasses.

It was Lang Kun, the chief director of last year's and this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Lang Kun smoked a cigarette and didn't say anything.

Although the Spring Festival Gala has remained a splendid success and the most watched program in the country in the past two years, Lang Kun still feels the pressure and crisis.

The 2004 Spring Festival Gala had a viewership rating of 42%, while the 2005 Spring Festival Gala, which he had just taken over, had a viewership rating of 37%, a drop of 5 points!

Although it was slightly stronger than in 2001 and 2002, there was a regression as soon as he took over, and it was his responsibility.

There are already voices of dissatisfaction with him in the station. If the ratings this year cannot be improved, let alone the position of chief director of the Spring Festival Gala, I am afraid that his own work will be affected!
Therefore, change is the only way out for Lang Kun.

But you won’t know until you take over. Once you really take over, you will find out how complicated it is.

The relationship of this person must be considered, and the background of that person cannot be ignored.

There are also some programs, whose ratings will drop instantly every time this time comes, but he cannot ignore the feelings of the old comrades, because it is the quintessence of the country! The old comrades just like this.

Lang Kun was constrained and could not make drastic changes, so he just made minor repairs and revisions.

Therefore, inviting the most popular actors and singers of the moment is the simplest and most effective option.

Originally, he planned to invite Lin Yicheng, plus one male singer from Hong Kong and one male singer from Taiwan, to sing a chorus, which would not only use Lin Yicheng's fame to increase attention, but also highlight the great unity between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yicheng had the upper hand over him!
Lang Kun guessed that it might be because of what happened last year.

The man was getting divorced at the time and his career was at a low point. He needed the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to boost his popularity, so he notified the program team at short notice and wanted to cut in line.

The Spring Festival Gala also needs this big name to add star power. She is a veteran diva and a familiar face on the Spring Festival Gala.

So Lin Yicheng was ruled out.

Lang Kun was a little angry. You were just a junior at that time. What's wrong with giving way to the seniors? After all, you are still young and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Originally, Lang Kun thought, if I can reject you once, I can reject you a second time.

No matter you are a star or a big director, you have to lie down on your stomach when you come to my territory!

However, just today, he learned from certain channels that this person's background might not be ordinary, and some people hope to see him on the stage of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Thinking of this, Lang Kun sighed inwardly. It’s not easy to be the chief director!
After this year's work, whoever wants to take over can do so!
……

"Everyone, please stop being angry. Let me make one thing clear. Lin Yicheng is quite famous in Asia. His participation in the Spring Festival Gala will help attract more overseas Chinese to watch it."

"I don't need to say how important overseas Chinese are. In addition, he has appeared on the "News Broadcast" before and is a representative figure of the younger generation. If we don't invite him, can our Spring Festival Gala still be said to have invited people from all walks of life?"

"After all, she is not a pure singer. We need to consider some objective factors."

"Raise your hands to express your opinions. Those who agree with his request, raise your hands." As he said this, Lang Kun raised his hand first.

The chief director had already said so much, who was a fool sitting here? So everyone raised their hands, including the assistant director who had been the most vehement in his opposition.

"Since everyone agrees, let's contact each other. Let's finalize the program as soon as possible, and then spread the word so that the audience can look forward to it."

……

After receiving the call from Zong Shuai, Lin Yicheng was stunned.

He originally thought that even if the Spring Festival Gala agreed, there would still have to be some negotiation and some demands.

I didn't expect that he would agree so quickly, which was really beyond Lin Yicheng's expectations.

However, this is a good thing.

At that moment, Lin Yicheng told Zong Shuai the song he was going to sing and asked him to inform the Spring Festival Gala program team for review.

It’s still early for the Spring Festival Gala, so there’s no need to rush.

"Naked Marriage" is almost ready.

First of all, regarding the behind-the-scenes part, except for a few people who have joined other crews, all the other people who had worked with Lin Yicheng before agreed to work with him again.

Building a team is originally a two-way choice. Lin Yicheng is comfortable using them, and they also want to cling to Lin Yicheng and seek long-term and stable cooperation.

You know, the work of the backstage staff is not stable either, sometimes they don't have the opportunity to join the team for several months or even half a year. This means that they will have no income for such a long time, and the pressure is still very high.

Of course, the film and television industry is thriving now, and there is no shortage of crews. But for people with certain abilities, it is better to have nothing rather than something bad.

There are too many makeshift troupes and money-making crews, and they have a bad reputation. It is not difficult to make a choice between having a full meal or having every meal.

What’s more, the partner he’s working with is an already famous director like Lin Yicheng?
Those big directors, such as Zhang Yimou, Kai Ge, and Feng Kuzi, already have their own teams, and they can't join even if they want to.

With such a good opportunity in front of us, what is there to hesitate about?
They can also rise with Lin Yicheng and have both money and fame!

……

I don't have to worry about the behind-the-scenes staff anymore, and some actors have also been confirmed.

Tong Jiaqian's father and mother are Han Tongsheng and Zhang Kaili, who are both professional parents.

Liu Yi Yang's mother is still Ding Jiali.

Tong Jiaqian's cousin, Lin Yicheng had previously asked Zhou Chenggong to invite Gao Yuanyuan as well, but she was preparing to audition for Cheng Long's "Baby Project". Of course, the temptation of a "Dragon Girl" was greater than a supporting role in a TV series, so she declined.

Some other roles were played by original actors, such as Feng Jiayi, who played Huang Youwei. She was really good at playing the role of a high-quality elite scumbag.

Other supporting roles were played by other people.

At present, the only actor who has not been confirmed is Tong Jiaqian.

Originally, Lin Yicheng invited Sun Li, as he felt that she was suitable to play the role of a beautiful, wealthy woman and her acting skills were also good enough.

But for some reason, the other party did not respond.

If you don't come, at least give me a reason! Whether it's a scheduling conflict or you're not suitable for the role, you can even make up a random excuse!
What is this silence? Ignore?

Well, don’t blame Director Lin for having to use his notebook again.

Dealing with women is not a skill, so it is right to blame Deng Chao for this.

If Lin Yicheng does variety shows in the future, such as "Running Man", there will be no need for Deng Chao.

(End of this chapter)