The next day, Fang Yang arrived at Studio 1 of the CCTV building early in the morning. There was a final rehearsal to be held that morning. Fang Yang had nothing to complain about regarding the Spring Festival Gala, but he couldn't help but admire the timing, which was down to the second. It was simply too strict.
Because of the live broadcast that evening, the morning rehearsal started earlier at 8:30. Fang Yang arrived at the TV station before 8:00. As always, Xiao Hu was waiting not far from the entrance. As soon as Fang Yang arrived, he came up to greet him, "Mr. Fang, you've arrived quite early. The makeup artist is already waiting for you."
Fang Yang followed Xiao Hu into the dressing room. "You're here early too, Tony. I'm sorry to trouble you again."
Tony had already prepared all the makeup items. As soon as Fang Yang arrived, he smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Fang. I wish you a Happy New Year in advance and all your wishes come true."
Fang Yang laughed heartily, "Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you a Happy New Year as well."
After quickly finishing his makeup, Fang Yang and Xiao Hu went to the lounge. Xiao Hu smiled and said, "President Fang, we're a bit short on time today. The station has prepared a New Year's Eve dinner for you. If you don't have any other plans, please eat at the station and get some rest."
Fang Yang nodded. Today, Zhou Xin's whole family went to the old man's place for dinner to celebrate New Year's Eve. Moreover, several families were gathered there, so it was not appropriate for Fang Yang to go over. As for Zhao Liang's place, it was more appropriate to visit him after the New Year. However, it was indeed very inconvenient tonight, and the round trip would take too long, which might affect his performance tonight.
Seeing Fang Yang nod in agreement, Xiao Hu said happily, "Today's guests will almost all have dinner at the station and then rest up to avoid affecting their performance tonight. Of course, if your hotel is nearby, you can still go back to the hotel to rest, as long as you come to the meeting point before 5 pm. But please make sure you are in good condition."
Fang Yang laughed and said, "It's okay. I booked a room next to the TV station. I'll go back and rest for a bit after dinner and then come over. I'll definitely arrive before five o'clock sharp."
"That would be great. I've already prepared your outfit for the stage. Please rest for a bit, and I'll come and invite you later."
Ten minutes later, at Xiao Hu's invitation, Fang Yang went on stage to perform. Having already practiced once, Fang Yang was confident, and this performance was even more perfect than the last. He left the stage almost at the last second, leaving all the directors backstage in awe.
After resting for a while in the afternoon, Fang Yang replied to many New Year's greetings text messages before arriving at the TV station just in time. After Tony applied some ointment, he returned to the lounge to rest and recharge. Xiao Hu seemed to be unable to take care of anyone, and after leading Fang Yang back to the lounge, he hurriedly said goodbye and left.
It was almost dinnertime, and Fang Yang, having nothing to do, started scrolling through short videos in the break room. With the upcoming premiere of "Princess Pearl" tomorrow night, the company website had seen a surge in funny short videos of the filming scenes uploaded in the past few days, garnering a lot of likes and shares on other short video websites. Coupled with the advertising efforts of Hunan TV, the uploaded short videos were very popular, attracting considerable attention on various short video websites.
The most popular short video is still the one where Wu Xiaoman falls down at Tan Xinlan's feet, and then there's a short video of a man going to the urology clinic on the fan. It's absolutely hilarious. No one expected that the usually gentle and virtuous Tan Xinlan would have such an embarrassing moment. It's precisely because the contrast is so great that it has such a great effect.
The popularity of short videos instantly propelled Tan Xinlan and Wu Xiaoman to the top of the trending topics list. Their fame spread to every household in the blink of an eye. Wu Xiaoman, in particular, went from an ordinary person to an overnight sensation. Although it wasn't a good kind of fame, it made people all over the country remember him. The name Xiaoman is known throughout the country.
The TV series "Princess Pearl" was already gaining popularity thanks to the broadcast on Hunan TV, but this short video made it known to people all over the country. People inquired about "Princess Pearl" and the term "Princess Pearl" became a hot topic on the trending search list, ranking first. The TV series "Princess Pearl" became a hit even before it was broadcast.
This incident greatly impressed Hunan TV. They never expected that a month-long advertisement broadcast on TV would be less effective than a short video from Yuewen Entertainment Media. After all, TV stations only inform viewers that a TV series is airing, but they can't capture the attention of behind-the-scenes footage. At this moment, Hunan TV truly recognized Yuewen Entertainment Media's advertising prowess. They achieved great things with little money; this is the true king of planning!
Looking at the screen full of behind-the-scenes short videos, Fang Yang couldn't help but burst into laughter. When they first set up the short video website, the company's upper management had many concerns; they must be relieved now. Having traversed countless dimensions, Earth couldn't shake off its goofy nature, once again displaying its boundless charm.
At this moment, Fang Yang was eagerly anticipating the ratings of Hunan TV on the first day of the new year—a rating of over 40! If it really came true, it would be an unparalleled record. However, Fang Yang didn't dare to think about it. Times had changed. Things were different now than before. With the development of technology, people's focus was bound to be different. A rating of seven or eight points would already be an unprecedented achievement.
At six o'clock, Xiao Hu brought in a takeout hot meal, which included a dozen or so hot dumplings. Fang Yang was quite surprised. "Xiao Hu, the station's canteen is making dumplings today?"
Xiao Hu also smiled and said, "This is an annual custom. Anyone who eats here on New Year's Eve will have dumplings made. Even though we can't be at home with our families for the holiday, the station can't destroy the atmosphere. We still need to maintain the sense of ritual. It's not just our station; even if you're on a train, you can still have a hot meal of dumplings tonight. Caring for every traveler is also their responsibility."
Have you eaten yet?
"I'll bring it to you first. Go back and eat now. I'll pack up the lunchbox later."
Xiao Hu waved and left. Fang Yang then took a look at the dinner. In addition to dumplings, there was a chicken soup, as well as mutton, fish, and duck. There was also a large chicken leg. Although the portion was not large, it was enough for one person. There was no rice. Presumably, the TV station mainly served dumplings for dinner. Moreover, no one dared to eat too much tonight. Just enough was fine.
Fang Yang smiled. The organizing committee had been quite thoughtful. The food in the TV station's cafeteria was just as good as what you'd find in restaurants, and Fang Yang thoroughly enjoyed it.
After resting for more than an hour after dinner, the footsteps outside began to feel heavy as time passed. Xiao Hu kept checking his watch, quietly waiting for the time to approach. Fang Yang turned on the TV inside, wanting to watch tonight's live broadcast. Although there had been three rehearsals, Fang Yang had no idea what the specific programs were, even if he were there in person.
After a boring commercial break, the host finally came on stage. Xiao Hu immediately stood up, holding a wireless intercom, waiting for instructions. Fang Yang shook his head helplessly when he saw Xiao Hu's nervous look, got up and put on the Tang suit hanging on the wall. It was probably time for the opening dance to begin.
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