mijobooks Chapter 24, "The Spring Breeze of Reform" Special Program
Chapter 24, "The Spring Breeze of Reform" Special Program
Ge Yanping did not wait until after the finals to find Lin Hanjiang.
It's not that I'm afraid Lin Hanjiang will become even more popular.
Even if Lin Hanjiang wins the gold medal in the finals, the price will still be the same.
The reason he dared to directly quote a price to Jin Tielin this time was because he was offering the highest price a newcomer could command to enter the industry.
The Spring Festival Gala is still the most prestigious event.
Zhang might earn 400 yuan singing on CCTV, but he could earn several thousand yuan singing elsewhere.
This is why so many people want to expose this on CCTV.
Ge Yanping was in a hurry to find him, also to go back and report. He had to get what his superior wanted.
It also resolved the "misunderstanding" that had been troubling me.
After that, we'll see if Lin Hanjiang can take the ratings to another level in the finals.
He was also somewhat hopeful, as his chances of promotion might lie in the final of this singing competition.
……
At 7:30 p.m., CCTV's News Broadcast ended.
The weather forecast was playing.
The remote controls in every household began to stir.
The trailers broadcast on Guangdong TV during the daytime had already whetted the audience's appetite.
"Exclusive interview with Lin Hanjiang, the singer-songwriter of 'The Story of Spring,' about the story behind his record-breaking high score in the CCTV Young Singers Competition. Airing exclusively tonight at 8 PM."
This statement was repeatedly emphasized in the trailer shown on Guangdong TV.
"Look at that, Guangdong TV really has guts!"
Last night, Old Zhao, who had been sitting in front of the TV, deeply moved by the song "The Story of Spring," said to his wife, Aunt Li, while picking at his noodles:
"Even CCTV themselves didn't get the interview, and they only paid two thousand yuan! Tsk tsk, they really spared no expense!"
Aunt Li nodded in agreement: "It's worth it; that song warms the heart."
They also read the negative reports, but they already regarded Lin Hanjiang as a singer.
On the contrary, I feel that CCTV is unfair, while Guangdong TV gave us real benefits.
They're not stupid; they'll go wherever money pays them. In this day and age, who would turn down money?
Last night, CCTV-3 rebroadcast the semi-final of the Young Singers Competition.
After all, the viewership ratings hit a new high.
We should make good use of this opportunity to earn more.
Lin Hanjiang's rendition of "The Story of Spring" is a beautiful song.
It has already spread in the streets and alleys, factory workshops, and government offices.
Those who missed the live broadcast last night, or wanted to watch it again, turned on their TVs to watch it.
Lin Hanjiang's name and his song "The Story of Spring" became a truly "national" topic overnight.
This also led to a surge in viewers who wanted to watch Guangdong TV's interview with Lin Hanjiang.
"Mom and Dad, hurry up, Guangdong TV is about to start."
Xiao Gang had already claimed the best spot on the TV in the house and was shouting towards the kitchen.
In the alley, a few neighbors who came out to cool off were talking about tonight's program.
"I heard that interview was paid for?"
"You bet! We'll see if it's worth the price later!"
At 8:00 PM sharp, the logo of Guangdong TV appeared on the television screen.
To everyone's surprise, the program title displayed on the screen was not an interview.
It is a brand new column title.
"The Spring Breeze of Reform"!
It's a brand new opening sequence.
Golden lines outline the sprouting rice seedlings and the silhouettes of tall buildings, accompanied by grand background music.
The scene then shifts to highlights from last night's CCTV Young Singers Competition.
In the center of the stage, Lin Hanjiang held the microphone, his voice rich and soulful.
"In 1979, it was springtime, and an old man drew a circle on the edge of the South China Sea..."
The clip, lasting only a dozen seconds, instantly captivated the hearts of all viewers.
Before the song had even finished, the camera had already switched to the studio.
The host, Su Xiao, wore a smart light gray suit skirt and smiled at the camera.
"Good evening, viewers! Welcome to Guangdong TV's new series of special programs, 'The Spring Breeze of Reform'."
"This is a window into the great changes of our times and a platform to listen to the voices of the people, and it is this new program that has been launched for this purpose. It is this song, 'The Story of Spring,' which has resonated throughout the country and touched the hearts of hundreds of millions of people, that has brought us together."
Su Xiao stepped aside, revealing Lin Hanjiang's image on the large screen behind her: "Lin Hanjiang, who wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and sang all by himself, has used his talent and sincerity to compose the most moving melody of this spring for us. How did he capture the pulse of the times and create this song?"
The camera cut to an interview segment.
Lin Hanjiang sat calmly on a bench along the tree-lined path on campus.
Su Xiao: "Lin, where did you get the inspiration for 'The Story of Spring'?"
Lin Hanjiang looked at the camera: "Actually, it's life itself that gave me the answer. Looking at the newspaper reports about Shenzhen, about the rapid changes in the special economic zone, and seeing everything around me quietly changing—skyscrapers rising, roads widening, more smiles on people's faces, and a light in their eyes—that vibrant, upward force, that breath of springtime renewal, it all hit me. I felt that a song was needed to record this era, to record the hopes in the hearts of ordinary people..."
Lin Hanjiang's words were simple and sincere, yet they instantly elevated the song's message.
It also satisfied the audience's curiosity about the secrets of genius creation.
Many people watched the television and nodded involuntarily, as if the emotions in the melody had found a real place to land.
……
As the interview concluded, Su Xiao's voice rang out again.
"What Lin Hanjiang saw was a microcosm of the times. And this song, 'The Story of Spring,' is the most heartfelt tribute to the great practice of reform and opening up. It carries far more weight than just a song."
But the ambitions of the program "Spring Breeze of Reform" don't stop there.
Su Xiao changed the subject, her expression becoming even more serious:
"A song is an echo of an era. And an era itself is a story written by millions of ordinary people. Today, let's follow the camera and truly step into the place where 'The Story of Spring' took place."
"Shenzhen!"
With a wave of her hand, the scene changed.
The images, reminiscent of black and white film, emerge, accompanied by a slightly noisy, old-fashioned recording in the background.
Low-rise houses, dusty dirt roads, bicycles as the main means of transportation, people's clothing in monotonous blue, gray and green, and their faces bearing the slightly bitter expressions of that era.
The year, 1978, was prominently displayed in one corner of the screen. Bao'an County.
Just a few seconds later, the screen suddenly brightened and was instantly filled with rich, vibrant colors.
The camera zooms out, offering an overhead view.
Skyscrapers rise one after another, piercing the clouds; wide, straight asphalt roads are teeming with traffic; huge glass curtain walls reflect the sunlight; parks and greenery dot the landscape; and pedestrians, dressed smartly, hurry along.
The year, 1992, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, is prominently displayed in one corner of the screen.
"Fourteen years! Just fourteen years!"
"From a small fishing village on the border to a modern international metropolis, this is the miracle created by reform and opening up. This is the true portrayal of the 'mythical rise of cities' in 'The Story of Spring'."