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Chapter 816 Wishful thinking
On New Year's Eve, people across the country and even Chinese people all over the world are paying attention to the annual Spring Festival Gala.

Since CCTV held the first Spring Festival Gala in 1983, it seems to have become a tradition for the Chinese people to watch the Spring Festival Gala with the whole family on the night of th.

In recent years, the ratings of the Spring Festival Gala seem to be declining year by year, and its reputation is not satisfactory, but on a global scale, the influence of the Spring Festival Gala is getting bigger and bigger.

This influence has little to do with the quality of the program, but is entirely due to the fact that the country itself is becoming increasingly powerful.

As the saying goes, a poor person in a busy city has no one to care about him, but a rich person in a remote mountain area has distant relatives.

The same applies to countries.

As China's international status grows, the traditional Chinese festival of Spring Festival and even the nationally watched evening party of Spring Festival Gala are attracting more and more attention from people in more countries.

Mountain City TL District.

After dinner, Tian Xiwei watched the Spring Festival Gala with her parents in the living room.

Oda is a native of the mountain city. Both his parents are office workers and his family conditions are above average.

She was able to study acting at the Shanghai Theatre Academy entirely because of her good innate qualities and her desire to become a star.

"I feel that this year's Spring Festival Gala program is pretty good, better than the previous two years."

Oda's mother was holding a handful of melon seeds in her hand, cracking them while watching TV.

As a skit ended, she nodded slightly and commented.

"There are a lot of stars this year, and the comedy shows are also pretty good," said Oda's father.

Tian Xiwei, who was wearing a cute light yellow pajamas and sitting cross-legged on the sofa, was a little surprised.

"Dad, do you know any celebrities here?"

“How come I don’t know him, your father is not old yet.

I know Liu Dehua, Wu Jing, Zhen Zidan, and the people who just sang. The guy standing in the middle is Li Xian from your company, right?"

Tian Xiwei blinked her big eyes and nodded.

"Yes, yes, the one who was singing just now was indeed Brother Xian from our company. Do you know the two female stars next to him?"

"Um, the two girls look very familiar. The one in the red skirt on the left seems to be the heroine in the TV series you played a few years ago. Her name is something like Ba, right?"

“My name is Dilireba, and I’m from the frontier.

I played her assistant in You Are My Glory, which was my first time acting in a TV series."

"Yes, yes, yes, it seems to be Dilireba."

Xiaotian's mother laughed and said, "When has your father ever cared about who these stars are? The stars he knows are either from the same company as you, or have filmed a movie with you.

Your father has watched all the dramas you have starred in, and has also introduced them to relatives and colleagues around him.

Every time he talks about you to others, your father is so proud, saying that his daughter is very outstanding and a big star."

After listening to what her mother said, Tian Xiwei turned around and looked at her father in surprise.

In her impression, her father was always very serious and stern, but she didn't expect that her father would have this side when she was not at home.

"Cough cough~"

Oda's father was a little embarrassed.

“It’s not as exaggerated as your mother said.

In fact, I was not very optimistic about your choice of acting as a career, but since you like it and insist on it, I cannot stop you from pursuing your dream.

Dad didn't expect that you would have such great career development right after graduating from college.

There is nothing we can do to help you at home. You are usually very busy at work and we cannot disturb you. Your mother and I can only pay more attention to your work."

Tian Xiwei was a little moved after hearing what her father said.

"How can it not help? You two gave birth to me so beautiful and cute, which is the biggest help to me!

In the entertainment industry, appearance is justice."

Her words made both her parents laugh.

"My Weiwei is the prettiest. My mom would say she's also the prettiest among all the female stars!"

Tian Xiwei's mother looked at her daughter and praised her.

In the eyes of parents, their own children are definitely the most beautiful.

Although Tian Xiwei had just praised herself, her mother's words still made her feel a little embarrassed.

She scratched her head and said, "Uh~ It's not that exaggerated. Although I have confidence in myself, there are too many beauties in the entertainment industry.

The Reba sister just now is much prettier than me, otherwise she wouldn’t have played the leading actress and I wouldn’t have played her assistant.”

"You are not of the same type as her, my daughter is no worse than anyone else.

The role of "Fan Ruoruo" you played in last year's drama "Celebrating Yu Nian" was particularly beautiful. The female colleagues in my unit praised you when they met, saying that you played Wei Wei very well, and you were beautiful and likable."

After hearing what her mother said, Tian Xiwei smiled and said, "It's OK. The main thing is that the character is well designed. It was arranged by the company."

2020 is definitely a year of harvest for Tian Xiwei.

【Joy of Life】was a huge hit, and her role as "Fan Ruoruo" became popular and loved by many audiences.

The TV series "So Cute We Are" starring her last year was also broadcast online.

Although the results were average, it was her first leading role after all, and it received a lot of praise within a small circle.

With two dramas and the operation of the company, she, who just graduated, has become nearly as famous as second- or third-tier actresses in the circle.

“You were lucky to sign with Weiming Tianxia, ​​and the past two years have been very smooth.

I heard that in the entertainment industry, it is difficult to get good acting opportunities without a strong company.

Even if you get a role because of your ability, there is still a possibility that you will be replaced by someone with connections."

Tian Xiwei nodded.

“Now that I think about it, I was really lucky. When the crew of You Are My Glory came to our school to select actors, they chose me right away.

This led to the subsequent signing.

If I hadn't seized this opportunity, I might be running around looking for small supporting roles in some unknown crews.

Many of my classmates are like this.

Some who insist on pursuing a career in acting are looking for opportunities to play minor roles, while others simply give up their acting careers and switch to other fields.

I have my boss to thank for this. If he hadn't agreed, I wouldn't have been able to join the company.

The fact that I have such good resources now is all given by my boss, for example, the role of "Fan Ruoruo" in Joy of Life was arranged for me by him."

At first, Xiaotian simply admired Gu Wei because he was her favorite idol star.

Later, we had the opportunity to work together, and the imaginary idol and the real person overlapped, but the charm did not diminish at all.

After signing the contract with the other company, she felt very grateful to Gu Wei for all the years they had gone by.

Her family conditions are average and there is no way they can provide her with any help. When she sees the development of her classmates and compares it with her own current situation, her gratitude becomes even stronger.

Xiaotian's father nodded and said: "Since the company and the boss value you, you should work harder. This is not only a responsibility to yourself, but also a reward to the company."

"I know," Tian Xiwei nodded in agreement.

"I remember your boss also has a performance on the Spring Festival Gala. When will he appear?" asked Oda's mother.

"The boss's programs are the last ones. Given his fame and status, he will definitely be the finale. It should be before 12 o'clock." On TV, the Spring Festival Gala programs followed one after another. Soon more than two hours passed, and the time was getting closer to 12 o'clock. Oda's family of three in the living room were also feeling a little sleepy.

After Li Yundi's piano solo ended, the host came on stage and said some words to introduce the show. Tian Xiwei immediately became energetic.

Because the next program is the boss’s solo song [As Wish].

The stage of the Spring Festival Gala went completely dark, and melodious piano sounds slowly floated out. When it came back on, Gu Wei, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, was already standing in the center of the stage.

His solo was not accompanied by any dancers, but the entire stage and the big screen at the back began to show various edited images to match his song.

"You are a long way away

Lamps in the foggy mountains

I am a child

Walking in your eyes"

Different from Gu Wei's previous songs, the beginning of "As Wish" is a bit plain and the melody is not surprising, but it sounds very comfortable, like the gurgling of water, and the emotions slowly penetrate into the hearts of every listener.

As the song sounded, clips from some historical movies and TV series appeared on the big screen behind him.

From the May Fourth Movement to the formal founding of our Party, in that turbulent era, countless passionate young people and people with lofty ideals stepped forward, all hoping to save the country and the nation in their own ways.

".And I will love the world you love
wish your smile
I'm holding your hand hobblingly
Please take me to tomorrow"

After the previous two sections of preparation, the song smoothly entered its climax. Gu Wei’s singing of "As Wish" is a bit like Li Jian’s version. His magnetic voice makes the song full of emotion.

On the big screen behind him, the young chairman was standing in front of a group of armed peasants and speaking to them passionately. It was the scene of the Autumn Harvest Uprising.

Then came the fierce war scene, with countless figures in military uniforms charging fearlessly on the battlefield, not retreating even if they were bleeding.

".If you were bitter than my sweetness
I want to live your wish

Is it true that I am willing to go forward bravely?

Every day in this prosperous age."

Along with the singing, the audience seemed to return to that war-torn era where the ancestors sacrificed their lives and shed their blood just so that their descendants could have a peaceful and stable life.

They did it, and their blood was shed to lay the foundation for the current peaceful and prosperous era for future generations.

The song was still going on, and various important historical scenes appeared on the big screen along with Gu Wei's singing.

The Long March of the Red Army, the Zunyi Conference, the July 7 Incident, and all the way to the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China.

"The mountains and rivers are safe, the fireworks are ordinary

But you look as you wish
Children, sleep peacefully
Like you love deeply."

The song reaches its final climax, and the video gradually moves to modern times.

All kinds of high-rise buildings are rising from the ground in the city, high-speed trains are speeding, and rockets are taking off.

".I will also see the world you have never seen
Write poems you haven’t written yet

The thoughts in the heart of the moon in the sky
you will always be by my side
Meet you for a lifetime of clarity

Like your young face! "

Finally, the five-star red flag was slowly rising in Tiananmen Square. An old soldier with white hair and wrinkles on his face looked at the national flag and slowly raised his hand to salute. The camera then turned to show the old soldier in his youth, wearing a worn Eighth Route Army uniform, and he saluted and smiled happily.

As a song ended, thunderous applause broke out at the Spring Festival Gala.

In millions of households, this movie brought tears to the eyes of countless people.

"Your boss sings really well. I still remember his songs in the Spring Festival Gala a few years ago. Every one of them is a classic.

But this song [As Wish] is particularly good! ”

Gu Wei had already left the TV, and Tian Xiwei's father sighed with red eyes.

Men are more rational than women, but they tend to be more immersed in emotions related to the country and nation.

“Indeed, it was sung very well.

Unfortunately, the boss doesn't take singing seriously, and it's easy for him to achieve success in the music field with his ability.

Although he has released only a few songs since his debut, each one is a masterpiece."

Finally, the boss's show ended, Tian Xiwei stretched and yawned.

She was really sleepy, but there was one thing she couldn't forget before going to bed.

I no longer paid attention to what was going on in the Spring Festival Gala. Instead, I took out my cell phone, opened WeChat, and wrote a New Year greeting message to my boss.

CCTV backstage.

When Gu Wei's performance ended, the chief director Chen Linchun in the control room also breathed a sigh of relief.

Judging from the backstage data, the ratings for the entire evening show remained generally stable today, and there was a significant increase when Gu Wei came on stage.

Overall, the results are better than last year.

"What are the reviews of the party online?"

After looking at the data, he asked the young-looking staff member standing beside him.

"Director Chen, I checked various platforms and the overall evaluation of this year's gala is quite good, especially Gu Wei's [As Wish Comes True], which was praised by everyone online!
Gu Wei’s return to the Spring Festival Gala stage this year was a surprise to everyone.

Everyone is very satisfied with his performance.”

Director Chen nodded, stood up and watched the Spring Festival Gala still going on on the monitor.

"It's worth it that I asked someone to invite Gu Wei to perform. All those favors were not wasted."

Chen Linchun is an old employee of CCTV and he is very familiar with the situations of previous Spring Festival Galas.

In recent years, not only have the ratings been declining, but the reviews have also been getting worse and worse, and the audience's evaluation of the Spring Festival Gala has been getting lower and lower.

Now the position of chief director of CCTV Spring Festival Gala is no longer a sought-after position, but rather a bit useless.

Many senior directors with experience and status in CCTV are unwilling to take on this thankless job.

He was appointed as the chief director this year by his superiors, so he had no choice but to refuse.

In order to make this year's Spring Festival Gala a success, Chen Linchun thought of many ways, and inviting Gu Wei, who had left the Spring Festival Gala stage for several years, to return was one of them.

Now it seems that the effect is surprisingly good.

On the Internet, Gu Wei's "Wish Come True" ended with a flood of comments.

#Gu Wei sings [As Wish] at the Spring Festival Gala# quickly rose to the second place on the hot search list.

The first is #2021年牛年春晚#
[Another song that was submitted to the country. As expected, whenever Gu Wei appears on the Spring Festival Gala, it is a king bomb. The melody is beautiful and the lyrics are even more touching. To be honest, I couldn't help crying when I listened to it.]

[A perfect song, an even more perfect interpretation. The biggest feature of Gu Wei's songs is that they are full of emotion and can always make you deeply involved in them.

Finally, let me say that the years are peaceful and the mountains and rivers are safe. Thank you for the efforts of our ancestors! 】

[I thought it was a slow-paced ballad, but I burst into tears after listening to it.

Good songs can always touch people's hearts. "As Wish" is definitely the best song of this year's Spring Festival Gala! 】

[“I will also see worlds you have not seen, and write poems you have not written” The lyrics are so well written, and the climax is on a magical loop in my mind.

Thank you for the efforts of our ancestors. We will inherit their legacy and forge ahead! 】

[I would like to call it the best song of 2021. It turns out that if the Chinese entertainment industry wants to stand up, it still has to rely on Gu Wei, an actor who is just playing around.]

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