China Entertainment 1997

Hubei Province, Jing City

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Zeng Li and his sister Zeng Yu sat on the sofa watching TV, while Zeng's mother was washing dishes in the kitchen.

As early as when she was a child, Zeng Li's parents divorced, and she and her sister lived with their mother.

My great-grandmother was a worker in her early years, and later switched to a management position. Her income was considerable, enough to support the family.

After his divorce, his great-father went to the United States to engage in business. Although he did not make a fortune, he still had some wealth. Otherwise, his mother alone would not be able to support Zeng Li's art career.

At this time, the TV was playing a medley of songs. Zeng Yu looked bored and turned to Zeng Li and asked with a smile.

"Sister, it turns out you're not interested in the Spring Festival Gala. Why are you watching it so enthusiastically today?"

Zeng Yu is three years younger than Zeng Li. The two sisters grew up together and have a particularly good relationship, but sometimes they inevitably fall in love and kill each other.

"Who says I don't like watching it? I haven't missed it any year."

Zeng Li glanced at Zeng's mother in the kitchen guiltily, and then glared at Zeng Yu fiercely: "Stop talking and listen to the show."

Zeng Yu saw through the stern sister at a glance, smiled, put her head to Zeng Li's ear and whispered.

"I heard you hiding in the corridor on the phone in the afternoon, and I knew who he was."

"who?"

Zeng Li panicked, but still pretended to be calm and asked tentatively, but when he heard those two words from Zeng Yu's mouth, he didn't hold back after all.

He hugged his sister, glanced at his great-mother again, and warned in a low voice: "Don't tell mom."

Zeng Yu showed a successful smile, and the two sisters immediately started the familiar "bargaining" session.

"Twice KFC."

"OK."

"And the perfume dad sent you."

"It's yours."

"Wang Fei's autographed photo."

"Don't push yourself too far."

"uh-huh?"

"...I'll think of a solution later, but that was a birthday gift someone else gave me, and I can't give it to you."

"Did he give it to you?"

Zeng Yu asked curiously, Zeng Li hesitated for a moment, nodded and admitted, Zeng Yu continued to ask questions.

"So are you two together?"

Zeng Li's eyes flashed dimly and he shook his head. Zeng Yu's face was full of confusion.

"I see that you have a crush on him. Could it be that you are chasing him and he doesn't agree? That's not right. Why did he give you a birthday gift if he doesn't agree, and he is still calling you at this critical moment today."

Zeng Li was upset by what his sister said, so he picked up the raisins in front of the sofa and stuffed them into Zeng Yu's mouth.

"Children, don't worry about adults' business. Don't you want to travel next summer? I'll sponsor you 2,000. Can you keep your mouth shut?"

"no problem."

Zeng Yu's eyes lit up and he immediately promised, and then couldn't help but add something.

"Sister, you have to be careful about Xu Jinglei."

"???"

A question mark appeared on Zeng Li's head: "Why?"

"You didn't read the newspaper. Someone interviewed Xu Jinglei some time ago and asked her about her criteria for choosing a mate. He was among the people she mentioned."

Zeng Li was speechless, recalling someone's complaint about Xu Talented Girl, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't think blindly, it's nothing."

………

While the two sisters were talking, Zeng's mother came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of cut fruits.

"How about it, do you have any sketches?"

Zeng Li quickly glared at his sister, Zeng Yu made a zipper movement on his mouth, Zeng Li nodded with satisfaction, and then replied to Zeng's mother.

"Feng Gong Niu Qun's cross talk has just finished, and I didn't even come out even if I asked you."

"I didn't hear you washing the dishes. It's okay. It's only been less than an hour and there are still many programs."

As soon as Zeng's mother finished speaking, the host on the TV announced that the next program was "Gong Xi Fa Cai" by Cao Xuan. The Zeng sisters immediately became energetic.

Following a festive prelude, Cao Xuan, wearing an off-white gown embroidered with dragons, appeared in the middle of the stage surrounded by backup dancers.

"He looks so handsome."

Zeng Yu couldn't help but murmured something, Zeng Li ignored her and focused his eyes on the person on the TV.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey~"

After a few preludes and the accompaniment of drumbeats to attract the audience's attention, Cao Xuan picked up the microphone and officially started singing.

"I congratulate you on getting rich

I congratulate you on your wonderful

The best please come

If it's not good, please go away

People do not blame

…”

When singing this kind of song, Cao Xuan does not need other emotions. He is enthusiastic and happy, creating a cheerful and warm atmosphere, making everyone feel blessed, and the audience being in a smooth mood. It is a perfect performance.

"I wish all the girls in the world to marry a good boy

The two little mouths will always be together

I wish all the children in the world to be smarter than scholars

IQ fills your head

I wish my dear aunt the thirty-sixth lap of the race.

Out of breath, face unchanged

I wish my third uncle’s business to become famous all over the world.

Have good fortune and live in a good house

Swagger and let Lotte take care of your troubles

Congratulations on getting rich, you have to shout boldly enough

May you be happy and prosperous

…”

The joyful lyrics made my mother-in-law, who had never been very interested in song programs, couldn't help but nod her head in praise.

"This song is good and auspicious. It makes me happy to listen to it during the Chinese New Year."

She is not the only one who has the same idea as her great mother, especially the older generation, who believe this the most, especially now at the turn of the old and new years.

Cao Xuan's song "Gong Xi Fa Cai" was a good one.

In the past, Cao Xuan's fans were mostly young people, but this time many middle-aged and elderly people have also had an impression of him, remembering this young singer who always had a smile on his face.

Maybe they can't figure out Cao Xuan's name for a while, but as long as they hum "Gong Xi Fa Cai", they will be able to figure it out.

Don't underestimate this. If an artist wants to maintain his career for a long time, not only must he improve his reputation, but his nationality is also an indispensable key.

Many celebrities are popular in the media and on the Internet, but except for fans and people who follow the entertainment industry, most ordinary people don't know them at all.

The influence of such stars is fictitious. Once the decline appears and leaves the circle surrounded by the media and fans, it is easy to become outdated and then forgotten.

On the contrary, artists with high national popularity are recognized by people wherever they go.

Maybe they are not particularly popular, but their career life will be longer and more lasting, and they will be more respected.

Cao Xuan is not short of fame now, but his nationality has always been his weakness. I believe his situation will improve after the Spring Festival Gala.

"I congratulate you on getting rich

I congratulate you on your wonderful

The best please come

If it's not good, please go away

Oh~

People do not blame

May you be happy and prosperous

…”

After Cao Xuan finished singing the last line, he bowed off the stage with his backup dancers and little bastards, and Zeng's mother seemed to have remembered something.

"This young man looks familiar, as if I've seen him somewhere."

Zeng Li, who had just come to his senses, immediately grabbed his sister's hand nervously. Zeng Yu was still steady, mainly because it had nothing to do with her being discovered.

However, at the critical moment, Comrade Zeng Yu was still very reliable, and he quickly helped Zeng Li think of a way to smooth things over.

"Mom, you forgot, didn't my sister shoot a MV last time? It was with him."

"I said so."

Zeng's mother slapped her forehead: "I remember, Ximen Qing, the last time your sister filmed with him, it made me worry for several days."

"What are you worried about? It's all acting. In private, he has a good character."

After thinking about the 2,000 yuan, Zeng Yu offered a kind word. Zeng's mother hesitated and asked her eldest daughter.

"Didn't you film a scene with him? How is he?"

Zeng Li wanted to compliment him, but he was afraid that Zeng's mother would ask, so he said vaguely, "I'm not too familiar with him."

"That's a pity."

My great-grandmother was a little regretful: "I also thought about going to your grandma's house in two days to show off. Our family also knows a big star who attended the Spring Festival Gala. Then let him call your grandma and grandpa to wish you a happy new year. Who among the relatives would not think highly of us? A glimpse of home.”

"...Actually, it's not impossible."

Seeing Zeng's mother's disappointed look, Zeng Li couldn't bear it. His parents divorced when he was young, and Zeng's mother lived alone with her two daughters, experiencing all kinds of ups and downs.

Zeng Li was willing to take the risk if it could make Zeng's mother happy. Besides, they were friends to begin with, and there was nothing to be ashamed of.

I just don’t know if Cao Xuan is willing to...

…

"Of course I do."

Cao Xuan, who had just left CCTV, received a call from Zeng Li without any hesitation.

Just kidding, he finally caught this opportunity to gain favor with her, and once he gained a whole family, he was so stupid that he let it go.

"Isn't it appropriate to give our grandma and grandpa a New Year greeting? But isn't the phone call a bit disrespectful? You can help me buy something and take it over. I'll reimburse you later."

"I don't need you to reimburse me. I'd really appreciate your help."

Zeng Li blushed and pushed Zeng Yu away, saying, "It's not convenient for me here. I'll call you later."

"OK."

Cao Xuan also heard some movement and said nothing more.

"Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year!"

When Zeng Li hung up the phone, he saw Zeng Yu's face was ambiguous: "It's my grandma and grandpa, and he said you are fine."

"Shut up, keep saying anything and everything will be gone."

"If it doesn't happen, I'll complain to my mother."

"you dare."

The two sisters got into a fight, and after Cao Xuan hung up the phone, he looked at Dashi Zuohutong, which was not two steps away, and addressed Zhu Jiangdao to the only driver left in the car.

"Brother Zhu, just put me down right now. Go back and help me take care of my sister-in-law and nephew. I'll give you two days off. Please contact me again on the third day of the new year."

Zhu Jiang nodded, said a happy New Year, put Cao Xuan down, and drove home.

Cao Xuan knocked on the door of his house, and the cry of "prosperous wealth and good fortune" immediately sounded in the yard. After a while, Cao Shuangguo opened the door.

"I guess you've almost arrived, where is Zhang Chong."

"I gave him a day off and he went to find his girlfriend."

"Then come in quickly and I'll make some dumplings for you. The water is boiling. You'll have them in a minute."

Cao Xuan didn't stop him. He was really hungry. Because he was going to perform on stage, he didn't even dare to drink too much water. Except for a quick supplement at four o'clock, he was still hungry until now.

Dad went to put down the dumplings, and Cao Xuan entered the main room and saw Sun Lan holding the phone and chatting enthusiastically.

"Sister Zhuang, have you watched the Spring Festival Gala? Have you seen my son? Oh, yes, yes, he sang well and did not embarrass our hometown."

"Son, you're back. Quickly say hello to your Aunt Zhuang, who lives next to your grandma's house."

Cao Xuan was forced to go to work, but he was pushed away without even saying a few words, and then continued to listen to Sun Lan's talk about Versailles.

"Yes, I came back right after the show. Our home is close to the TV station. We bought a house next to the Forbidden City. Why don't you go shopping every day? I'm tired of shopping..."

Cao Xuan: "..."

Seeing that his mother was concentrating on chatting with her plastic best friend, Cao Xuan simply ran to the TV to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Cao Xuan left immediately after the performance. He was delayed a little while seeing someone off on the way, and the Spring Festival Gala happened to be in the second half of the performance.

Qizhi Dingbing attended the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and presented the cross talk work "Eat for Free", which was very effective.

It can be said that after Feng Gong and Niu Qun gradually withdrew from the cross talk stage, these two almost supported the Spring Festival Gala cross talk.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Later, the two of them broke up and gradually began to disappear.

At that time, it was also the most decadent time in the entire cross talk world. He was beaten up by the sketch world, and the cross talk program of the Spring Festival Gala was also repeatedly reduced.

Until a little black fat man appeared with his partner who smoked, drank, and permed his hair, and the declining cross talk regained its vitality...

In addition to Qizhi Dingbing, Jiang Kun also participated in this year's Spring Festival Gala.

But instead of talking about cross talk, he sang a song "Making Dumplings on New Year's Eve" with an actress.

The singing is just so-so.

The future international superstar Guo Dastanson collaborated with his old partner Cai Ming and Jinmen JJ Lin Guo Donglin in a sketch "Fans".

They damaged the men's football team and then praised the women's football team that won the Olympic Games runner-up, the World Cup runner-up, and the Asian Cup three consecutive championships.

At this time, the audience who laughed while watching the sketch would never have thought of it.

More than twenty years later, the descendants of these sonorous roses will be commanded by a certain director to pay tribute to Barcelona...

Shum Dianxia and Zeng Zhiwei teamed up with a group of fat celebrities and athletes, as well as Pan Changjiang and Zhang Li to come up with a "Weight Loss Variations".

Zhang Li plays Li San in "Swallow Li San", and he has a good relationship with Pan Changjiang.

Later, when Pan Zi went to teach Gazi how to master the Internet, he also became an Internet celebrity.

After that, there were almost no good language programs, mostly songs.

Hong Kong diva Anita Mui participated in the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and sang the song "Moonlight Before the Bed".

Unfortunately, due to on-site recording and other reasons, it did not achieve the desired effect. It was called a "car accident scene" by the media. Anita Mui later apologized specifically.

She has not attended the Spring Festival Gala since then, maybe because of this reason.

Mainland queen Wei Wei also sang "Leap of Passion" with several Hong Kong and Macao singers.

In 1999, the Australian market is about to return.

The Spring Festival Gala also added many elements of the Australian market, and even the future leader of the Australian market, who has not yet officially taken office, delivered a speech at the party.

Cao Xuan was eating the dumplings his father had just brought, thinking about this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Generally speaking, this Spring Festival Gala cannot be said to be excellent, and there are only a few highlights.

"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" which was the first time Baiyun Heitu combined, and Chen Hong and others sang the DNA-level song "Go Home Often".

If we add one more, it would be Huang Hong's "Cheer Up", but this sketch won not praise, but overwhelming ridicule.

Huang Hong's half-life reputation was entirely attributed to this sketch...

There are no heroes, so it’s time for someone new to take over.

Cao Xuan feels that based on the quality of this year's Spring Festival Gala, his "Gong Xi Fa Cai" should have a certain range of influence.

Not to mention competing with "Come Home and See", at least it can still be ranked third among the five.

However, Cao Xuan did not expect that he would still be conservative.

The impact of "Gong Xi Fa Cai" on the Spring Festival Gala was far greater than he thought...