Golden Age 1990

Chapter 154: Meeting Xiao Qiao again, pear blossoms and rain (5000 words)
""The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a hit, triggering a ratings boom!"

"Is it the future trend for classic masterpieces to be adapted for the screen?"

"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms gained a good reputation as soon as it was aired!"

"Insufficient details! There are still gaps in costumes and props!"

"The horse battle is too perfunctory! There is no professional guidance!"

"The war scenes are grand, but the generals' fighting scenes are not exciting enough..."

"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a hit!
This is almost completely expected. As far as CCTV is concerned, from "A Dream of Red Mansions" to "Journey to the West", it has never failed to start filming classics.

Now "Three Kingdoms" has become popular after it was aired, and it is indeed reasonable.

However, there is something different now.

In the past, it was basically all praise. Although some people came out to question it, there were generally fewer people who questioned it.

But this time, I found that there were a lot more people and voices questioning it.

In fact, this is considered a normal phenomenon, and no literary and artistic work can be perfect.

There will always be people who are dissatisfied.

There were few doubts in the past, so of course it was because the filming was good in the past, or... there were fewer channels to speak out.

It's like the number of installed home phones is increasing every year. Although this thing is still very expensive, it is indeed increasing.

Of course, there were a lot of people who felt uncomfortable and picked up the phone to call the TV station and say something.

This is really too normal.

Naturally, this "Three Kingdoms" does have some shortcomings, just like the shooting of the martial arts scenes is indeed not interesting.

As for horse fighting...

In fact, the scene of fighting on horseback was very, very difficult to film.

Some are really difficult to restore, just like the Fang Tian Hua Ji and the Qinglong Yanyue Sword recorded in the novel.

It's really exaggerated in the novel, this weapon is very heavy.

Even if we lose weight and become lighter, as long as it is a metal thing, it will be difficult to control the center of gravity when it is swung.

Blame the earth's gravity for this.

Riding a horse and wielding the long blade, people can be carried away by this thing.

No exaggeration.

Even professional athletes cannot swing for long, and there is a high risk of lumbar disc herniation.

In fact, many weapons are not as described in the novel.

Just like Guan Erye, it is clearly written in his official history that he holds a spear.

The shape of the Yanyue Sword did not appear until the Song Dynasty.

Also, it’s really hard to make it that big.

Just like the weapon hammer, in our novels and in the little book, the hammer head is astonishingly big.

Like a big pumpkin.

But a real hammer has a head the size of a child's fist and a very short handle.

Without him, it would be like the picture in the villain's book, and there would be nothing to do if the weightlifting champion came.

However, many viewers don't care about these things at all.

They just think that since you have filmed it, you should follow what is in the "Three Kingdoms" novel, and it is best to follow what is in the little book.

To be honest, there are quite a few such audiences.

It should be said... there is really no way, there really is no such person.

It is said that Lu Bu's waist was injured by swinging his square-shaped halberd every day.

The horse fight was almost meaningless, so this was the only way to go.

The crew really tried their best, but some viewers were dissatisfied, which is really hopeless.

Fortunately, despite so many doubts, our "Three Kingdoms" is still very popular.

CCTV is also smarter this time, and they also took the initiative to conduct a ratings survey.

It's a great show to start the new year, and the ratings directly reached 5%!
The leader was quite satisfied. It seemed like the performance was good this time.

Of course, many people have not forgotten Bai Feng, and he has a share of the credit.

However, there is one more important thing.

……

1994 came, and besides feeding Diao Chan, Bai Feng also had to do some serious things.

Feifei is on winter vacation, so she has to make some arrangements.

Didn't Bai Feng collaborate with Cai Dongqing before, and he even came up with a very interesting marketing technique.

Let him find a Japanese cartoonist to draw Xiaohao Xiaolie.

Not to mention, this trick is really powerful, and this comic is really a small hit.

Then we borrowed an IP and directly started the toy project of four-wheel drive vehicles.

It is currently in a development stage.

You have to advertise well.

Who will be the spokesperson?

Feifei is pretty good.

Bai Feng even made a plan in his mind to let Feifei hold the four-wheel drive and say something to the camera.

Go! ~Tornado Charge Tornado!
It's very touching.

By the way, a character very similar to Feifei should be added to the comic.

It's equivalent to letting this girl directly make a guest appearance.

Bai Feng had this idea and naturally got Sister Liu's agreement quickly.

Sister Liu really didn't expect that she could do such a trick.

Moreover, it would be a great thing for his daughter to become a star.

So, after Sister Liu finishes her work, she will take Feifei to Shencheng.

We are filming an advertisement there, and a related competition is actually brewing there.

It is undeniable that even in the original time and space, the popularity of Audi Double Diamond is closely related to that animation, and it is really a copycat of Tamiya.

Tamiya has even clearly emphasized to the media many times that they have never cooperated with Audi.

However, what really makes Audi Double Diamond so popular is actually the competition.

Four-wheel drive... has actually become a sport, and this sport can even become a competition, and the competition is a national-level competition.

This is really powerful.

When Bai Feng actually cooperated with Cai Dongqing, one of the most critical points was that he was very curious about one thing.

That is, how did Cai Dongqing do it.

How do you turn such a four-wheel drive sport into a national competition?
Bai Feng admitted that he did not have such ability.

There are too many things involved here, personal connections... ahem... I won't go into too much.

Anyway, this cooperation is good. Bai Feng is responsible for coming up with ideas, and then Cai Dongqing uses his own expertise to participate in this competition.

Isn't that nice.

It's just that our Feifei...can't be considered a dark history, right?
In fact, many friends probably don't know that Audi Double Diamond later produced the "Barbara".

Precious video records of Li Shiqing’s childhood.

Probably, Feifei and Quadruple can be regarded as complementing each other.

Bai Feng arranged these things. He was originally thinking about how to deal with the affairs during the Spring Festival.

After all, "Lost of Destruction" is set to be released on February 2rd.

This time is also a challenge for him.

Unexpectedly, someone found his small courtyard at this time.

"Mr. Bai is really elegant."

"Hey, that's it."

"This small courtyard is quite extraordinary, both in terms of location and decoration."

"Mr. Lin, you're not here to look at houses like me, are you?"

"Haha... Of course, I know Mr. Bai can't give up my love."

"I also know that actually you Hong Kong businessmen like to come to the capital to buy land."

"Oh, Mr. Bai really has a sharp eye."

The visitor was a fat man, Lin Jianyue.

As soon as Bai Feng saw him, he basically guessed what this guy wanted to do.

Their ATV has obtained the rights to broadcast "Three Kingdoms" in Hong Kong. Now "Three Kingdoms" is broadcast on CCTV and has achieved excellent results.

Of course Lin Jianyue hopes to take advantage of this stage to immediately take this "Three Kingdoms" to ATV for broadcast.

It should be said that there is nothing wrong with his idea.

Moreover, as far as ATV itself is concerned, it is also very attentive to the introduction of TV series from our mainland.

It's like Bai Feng remembers the later "Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Yes, that "The Condor" movie produced by Big Beard was broadcast here in our mainland.

The most praised song is the opening song, which is really great.

But, the other thing is... we the audience really complained very fiercely.

Among them, Zhou Xun was scolded a lot.

Interestingly, when this TV series was introduced by ATV and broadcast in Hong Kong, it really set off a wave of ratings.

Many Hong Kong viewers gave positive reviews, basically all of them praised it.

Why?Why is there such a big difference?
It's very simple. When it is broadcast in Hong Kong, it will be dubbed. In other words, Zhou Xun's voice, which has been criticized a lot by mainland audiences, is no longer available in Hong Kong.

That's not a problem anymore. Also, Guo Jing is too stupid. With the Cantonese dubbing, it's not a problem anymore.

And the real key, the one that got the critical acclaim, is...

Introduction to history!

ATV made a very beautiful and detailed pre-interpretation of the bearded version of "The Condor", using the style of an ancient map, and then marked many of the locations, and even introduced the historical background and local customs.

Mr. Jin Yong's "The Condor Shooting", among all his works, the most outstanding thing is that "a great hero, serving the country and the people", that is, a strong sense of history and feelings of family and country, and these are the best It is suitable for big scenes, big mountains and rivers.

It couldn't be filmed in Hong Kong before, but CCTV spent a lot of time filming it in many places, including grasslands, Jiangnan and the real Peach Blossom Island.

Under this real scene, all the previous versions in Hong Kong are inferior.

So of course the Hong Kong audience thought it was great.

This is naturally inseparable from the fact that ATV is serious about doing this kind of post-production, fearing that many viewers will not understand it, and also popularizing history.

Of course, Master Jin's story is a novel, not a real history. His history... in short, don't treat it as real history, just treat it as a rough historical background.

In this case, how would Bai Feng talk to Lin Jianyue?

"I know Mr. Lin's purpose, probably..." "Yes, we really hope that Mr. Bai can provide suggestions for this broadcast."

"But this suggestion..."

"Of course, we know Mr. Bai's worth, but this..."

"How about Mr. Lin listen to my ideas first?"

"it is good!"

Lin Jianyue was very happy when he heard this. In fact, he had discussed this with Zhu Jiading when he came here.

I really want to hear if Bai Feng has any good marketing methods.

And Bai Feng’s method...

"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is originally a magnificent historical novel, so of course we must highlight this magnificent feeling.

My idea is that when the TV series starts, at the beginning of each episode, there will be an ancient map of China, and then the location where the story of this episode takes place will be marked on it.

Naturally, a narration is also needed to tell the audience the general outline of the story.

It would be best to introduce the historical background and so on. "

When Bai Feng said this, Lin Jianyue's eyes widened.

Good idea!

This Bai Feng truly deserves to be a wizard in the marketing world and a king of ideas.

But is this the end?
Bai Feng doesn't just copy other people's stuff.

"Before the show starts, we must also do a good job in building momentum. I believe that without spending much money, the main characters in "Three Kingdoms" such as Liu Guanzhang, Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang and others can be arranged to go to Hong Kong.

Make a variety show.

I believe that the ratings of that variety show will not be low. Let’s have a good chat.

Let’s talk about the Three Kingdoms and also talk about the many stories in this shooting.

I believe those hosts must know how to run this variety show. "

When Bai Feng said this, Lin Jianyue slapped his thigh.

"Mr. Bai's marketing plan is simply great!"

Just talking?
"Please sir, please accept the check for 100 million yuan."

Lin Jianyue was really good at doing things, and he took the check directly from his arms.

It seems that they have been prepared for a long time.

Bai Feng's current net worth is like this. The previous million-dollar marketing of "Farewell My Concubine" really raised his net worth.

That being the case...

"Mr. Bai, this event and broadcast..."

Lin Jianyue's meaning is already obvious. You, Bai Feng, still have to come to Hong Kong.

I provide guidance on site and provide other advice.

Bai Feng couldn't pretend to be stupid and refuse, otherwise it would be too easy for him to earn the 100 million. Moreover, those who advertised had to have tracking services.

It's like working on some real estate projects in advertising. Once the advertisement is published, what will happen next?
What if not many people look at the house?

Mobilize the employees of the advertising agency and ask them to call the real estate department.

Or just pretend to be looking at tenants and go to their sales offices to have a good look around.

These are all... ahem, just some tricks.

Now that Bai Feng has passed, he probably wants to follow the plan, so let's go.

So, he agreed to Lin Jianyue's invitation.

Next, Lin Jianyue and CCTV decided on the broadcast time of the Hong Kong version.

This time I won’t do the Cantonese dubbing. I’ll just follow Bai Feng’s method and it won’t take much time.

Don’t forget, the Zhu family is Xiantao Digital. It’s too easy to make this kind of thing.

Not long after, ATV announced the broadcast time of "Three Kingdoms".

There is also a 'new year drama', but this new year refers to the Lunar New Year.

That's pretty good.

It can even be regarded as a means of marketing.

However, Bai Feng just can't go home to celebrate the New Year this year.

It's a small regret.

……

airport.

Bai Feng didn't use any of his little tricks to market himself this time, so he just let people call his name constantly on the radio.

He boarded the plane very simply, and then...

"Ah, is that you?"

"Is it you?...No, what's wrong with me?"

"You, you're nothing."

Unexpectedly, Bai Feng met Xiao Qiao.

It was a coincidence that the two of them were seated in the same row.

It is the Spring Festival travel period right now, although not many people choose to fly home to celebrate the New Year this year.

But air tickets during the Spring Festival travel period are also very tight.

Especially those who go to Hong Kong, many people choose to go to Hong Kong at this time.

Although there is no tourist channel now, it does not delay some people from having fun.

Therefore, there should be no way to change this seat, and two people...

"Miss He, let's be honest, are there any issues between us?"

What Bai Feng said made He Qing want to laugh.

"Yes, there is no holiday."

This response can be regarded as bringing an end to the previous matter.

Nothing happened originally.

Bai Feng didn't say much.

However, getting on the plane does not mean that the plane will take off immediately. Sometimes you have to wait for a while.

During this time, He Qing received another call.

"Can you wait until I get back?"

"You, why can't you believe me?"

"Liu, what do you want from me?"

It was quiet at first, but then it got louder and louder.

It was obvious that Xiao Qiao's mood was rising.

Bai Feng was at a loss for a moment. What could he do?

Just then, he saw the stewardess coming this way.

At that moment, I had no choice but to reach out and pat Xiao Qiao's hand.

Just a reminder.

Before she could react, she glared at Bai Feng.

until……

"Miss, the plane is about to take off, please turn off the phone."

The stewardess's face was still very polite, but it was also obvious that she was a little impatient.

He Qing was frustrated here, but he couldn't say anything. Moreover, he immediately realized what Bai Feng meant just now.

Then this time...

"I'm sorry, it's my fault."

This woman actually admitted her mistake?

Naturally, Bai Feng had no choice but to accept it with a smile.

This way...forget it, what else is there to do on the plane?

Get some sleep if you can.

……

"Three Kingdoms" is going to be broadcast on ATV, which is naturally big news.

However, just a piece of news is not enough. ATV needs to make a lot of preliminary preparations.

One of them is to create a variety show.

It was really not easy. We invited all the main characters in the "Three Kingdoms" crew.

Let’s not talk about male actors such as Liu Guanzhang and Cao Cao. The key point is... we can’t all use male actors, right?

So, Diao Chan and Xiao Qiao came over.

Bai Feng did not come to Hong Kong with Sister Hong. After all, they came together, so it was inevitable that someone would gossip.

That's how I met Xiao Qiao.

Bai Feng and He Qing didn't talk about anything. They were just nodding acquaintances.

That's it, it's pretty good.

Just for variety shows, you have to prepare a lot of things.

Everyone talks about lines, or whatever.

In fact, variety shows also have scripts, and many times they have to be recorded many times, which can even annoy the live audience.

Fortunately, the teachers on the "Three Kingdoms" crew are very professional and the recording went smoothly.

But even so, by the time the program was finished, it was already evening.

ATV suggested that as a treat, everyone should go have a late-night snack together.

Some people readily agreed, while others refused to go. This is completely normal.

Bai Feng was in the position of a consultant, so he didn't plan to have supper.

But he never expected that as soon as he drove out of the ATV, he almost hit someone.

Still a big phone caller, it’s Xiao Qiao who has changed out of costume.

Only this time, Xiao Qiao He Qing's face was filled with tears, and she had obviously cried.

Bai Feng's car stopped and he quickly got out of the car...

"Do you know of a place where I can drink?"

When He Qing said this, how could Bai Feng respond?
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