assistirfilmes Chapter 26 Media Flock, Hype and Speculation
Chapter 26 Media Flock, Hype and Speculation
Kyoto in early June.
The morning air was still a little chilly.
Inside the CCTV building, a small studio was already bustling with activity.
Before nine o'clock, the front row and aisles of the audience seats, which can accommodate more than a hundred people, were already crowded with reporters from major newspapers, TV stations and radio stations.
The limited space was completely filled with cameras, recording equipment, and spotlight stands.
"Excuse me, please make way, this is Guangming Daily." A young reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses and carrying a faux leather briefcase squeezed his way in with difficulty, a small patch of his shirt already damp.
"Why are you pushing? The People's Daily hasn't even said anything yet!" An older reporter in a gray Zhongshan suit muttered discontentedly, carefully protecting his Seagull brand camera.
A simple backdrop has been set up in front of the studio.
The words "Media Conference" were written in white on a red background.
A long table covered with dark red velvet and a chair stood alone in front of the backdrop.
He was facing the noisy media below the stage.
The main characters hadn't arrived yet, and the reporters gathered in small groups, exchanging information.
"Have you heard? That new program on Guangdong TV last night, 'The Spring Breeze of Reform'!"
A reporter with a southern accent, sporting a parted hairstyle and wearing a floral shirt, spoke with an exceptionally loud voice, brimming with barely concealed excitement and frustration.
"The ratings exploded, averaging 46% and peaking at almost 50%, breaking their station's record."
"I've heard more than just that."
A female reporter from the Kyoto Youth Daily standing next to me spoke with obvious envy and jealousy.
"I was woken up early this morning by a phone call from our director, who immediately launched into a tirade. He said that everyone in our arts and literature department was an idiot, asking why we didn't rush to buy out the interview for two thousand yuan."
"Who isn't!"
A reporter from the Economic Daily replied with a bitter face.
"Our boss smashed a teacup as soon as he walked into the office today, saying, 'Two thousand yuan can achieve this kind of ratings? All the topics you usually submit are just worthless pieces of paper. You're all good-for-nothings.' Now look what's happened, Guangdong TV has taken all the limelight."
"two thousand?"
A tall, thin reporter from Music Weekly, who seemed to have better access to information, sneered, lowering his voice but deliberately making sure that the people around him could hear him.
"You really believe it's only two thousand? I asked a friend in the broadcasting system last night to find out some inside information..."
He paused deliberately, waiting for several heads to gather around before saying mysteriously, "It's not two thousand at all, it's this exact number!"
He held up five fingers and shook them. "Five thousand! Moreover, I heard that the entire framework of that program, including the idea of using the contrast between the old and new Shenzhen to echo the theme of the song, was a suggestion that Lin Hanjiang casually gave to Su Xiao when signing the contract. Guangdong TV made the program based on that brilliant idea."
"Five thousand?"
"He came up with the idea too?!"
A collective gasp and gasp rippled through the crowd.
"My God... This isn't just buying an interview, this is buying a gold mine!" The reporter in the floral shirt slapped his thigh, heartbroken. "I even told my boss that two thousand was outrageous, for a student like me... I, I really..."
"What's the point of saying all this now?"
An old reporter with a kind face from the Workers' Daily sighed.
"Back then, who had the guts to do that? Two thousand yuan was considered an astronomical sum. Who could have imagined that this kid and his song would become such a sensation? Last night, several radios in our alley were playing the replay, and the old men and women were all talking about the story of spring."
"Our leader said this morning with red eyes, 'Don't even mention two thousand, even if it were three or four thousand, we would still fight for these interviews.'"
A reporter from a provincial television station in Northeast China said in a muffled voice.
"But it's too late to say anything now. The Guangdong TV station took all the meat, bones and broth. What is this? A group interview? Free of charge?"
The tall, thin reporter sneered again, "Just watch. Dozens of media outlets are asking almost the same questions today. Unless Lin Hanjiang is stupid, he won't reveal any truly new information. Last night, the Guangdong TV program already thoroughly explained the basics of his creative inspiration. Asking again today is just rehashing old news, creating a buzz, and keeping CCTV and the Young Singers Competition in the spotlight. Exclusive? Valuable exclusives have already been locked up on the banks of the Pearl River for five thousand yuan."
These words were like a bucket of cold water, chilling the hearts of the reporters around them.
They looked at each other and saw helplessness on each other's faces.
They didn't have the right to give that much money back then.
I don't even have many coins left.
I've never seen anyone pay for reporting news and updates.
That girl from Guangdong TV is really bold; she gave him two thousand yuan without hesitation.
They lost their chance.
When the opportunity came, giving it to them wouldn't have been of any use!
"It's not like there's absolutely no chance."
A female reporter from the People's Broadcasting Station, who had remained silent until now and was dressed in a well-fitting skirt suit, slowly began to speak.
"The final hasn't even started yet. He promised Guangdong TV he wouldn't go into too much detail, but he didn't say he wouldn't talk about anything else. His musical philosophy, his educational background, his views on the current music scene, his future plans... all of these can be explored. As long as the questions are asked cleverly, we can always piece together something new."
Her gaze swept over everyone. "Besides, the sheer number of media outlets present today speaks volumes about his popularity. The very names and organizations that are here are news in themselves."
These words gave those around them a slight boost of spirits.
Yes, we've come all this way, we can't go back empty-handed.
For a moment, the reporters began to whisper among themselves about the angles they would use to ask questions, figuring out how to extract as much useful information as possible from this free interview.
"By the way, have you guys heard?"
Someone has started a new topic of conversation.
"After the ratings came out last night, some people in the industry were saying that someone from the General Political Department had started inquiring about Lin Hanjiang. Several audio-visual publishing houses were frantically trying to find his contact information, wanting to sign him and release an album. But apparently, they were all turned down by his teacher, Jin Tielin, who said that everything would be discussed after the finals."
"Professor Jin is protecting his student."
"Nonsense, with such a promising talent, who wouldn't be eyeing him? I reckon after today's meeting, the line of people wanting to sign him or collaborate with him would stretch from CCTV all the way to Xidan!"
Amidst the discussions, time quietly slipped away.
At 9:05, the side door of the studio was suddenly pushed open, causing a small commotion.
All the reporters instantly stopped talking, turned around in unison, raised their cameras and recorders, and looked towards the door.
A young figure dressed in a simple white shirt and dark trousers walked in, accompanied by Ge Yanping, the director of the CCTV Young Singers Competition.
It was Lin Hanjiang.
There was a moment of complete silence in the studio, followed by the clicking of camera shutters and the flashing of spotlights.
Lin Hanjiang was somewhat surprised by the scene.
Last time at Teacher Jin's house, I mentioned that Lin Hanjiang would let Ge Yanping make the arrangements.
I didn't expect so many people to come.
This was also the first time he had been interviewed by so many media outlets.
It seems CCTV really wants to generate buzz, so the ratings will probably rise even more during the finals.
There's an opportunity to take on the challenge of last year's TV series "The Outsider Girl".
Lin Hanjiang sat down behind the long table, glancing at the sea of media people and the flashing cameras below the stage.
Thinking about how to deal with it.
Ge Yanping first gave a brief opening speech, which was nothing more than welcoming the media, thanking them for their attention to the CCTV Young Singers Competition and Lin Hanjiang, and then signaled for the Q&A session to begin.
Instantly, arms raised from the audience sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
"Lin Hanjiang, your song 'The Story of Spring' has resonated widely with the public, and many believe it accurately captures the pulse of the times. How did you manage to combine a grand historical narrative with your personal musical expression so seamlessly during the song's creation?"
"Lin Hanjiang, the ratings for Guangdong TV's 'Spring Breeze of Reform' were astonishing last night. There are rumors that they paid you as much as 5,000 yuan for an exclusive interview, and that the core idea for the program originated from you. Is this true? Do you think your asking price is too high?"
"There are rumors that national-level performing arts troupes such as the General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe have expressed interest in you. Will you choose to join a state-run troupe, or take a more market-oriented path like some popular singers today?"
"Is the song you're preparing for the final still an original one? Can you reveal a bit about its style?"
"Some people say you became famous overnight. How do you view this sudden attention?"
……
The questions asked were incredibly varied.
Lin Hanjiang avoided saying anything he could, and answered the questions simply.
Although I haven't been interviewed by so many major media outlets, I'm still quite experienced.
Speak with tact.