Tang Xiaobao was puzzled: "Life-saving straw?"
"Yeah, if I couldn't invite you to this year's Spring Festival Gala, I would definitely be scolded to death. But now that you've joined, I feel much more confident. These days, it's not easy to direct a gala."
Lang Kun sighed.
There is only more than a month left until the Spring Festival.
There is not much time left, and Lang Kun is the busiest person now.
But for Tang Xiaobao, he had to make the trip in person and even pay for Tang Xiaobao's meal himself.
His purpose today was very clear, which was mainly to determine whether Tang Xiaobao would participate in the Spring Festival Gala. As for rehearsals and so on, he could give Tang Xiaobao the green light.
Other stars are available at any time and have to make thorough preparations for their few minutes of performance on the Spring Festival Gala from now until the Spring Festival.
But Tang Xiaobao is different. Lang Kun doesn't dare to expect Tang Xiaobao to stay in Yanjing every day.
He is a very busy person.
Everyone knows that he will go abroad to participate in a challenge competition in a few days.
Come on, expect him to go to the rehearsal. I believe he can perform well.
What else can I do if I don’t believe it?
While eating and drinking, Lang Kun and Tang Xiaobao had a great conversation.
He was a little surprised.
People outside say that Tang Xiaobao is difficult to get along with, but in fact, Tang Xiaobao is very humble and even points to express gratitude.
"Look, this is a song I prepared for you. Go back and practice it when you have time. I won't bother you otherwise. But just before the Spring Festival Gala, all the programs need to be rehearsed. You only need to come once. The main thing is to determine the time for your performance. Since your program is before the bell rings, you must manage the timing well. The normal time for this song is five minutes and thirty-seven seconds. We can extend it to six minutes and ten seconds, but at least you have to stick to five minutes and thirty-seven seconds. What do you think?"
Lang Kun discussed with Tang Xiaobao and he was very polite.
Tang Xiaobao said seriously, "I know that the Spring Festival Gala programs are very strict about time control. If I drag it out here, the rest of the program will definitely have to be shortened, right? That's not good. I said five minutes and thirty-seven seconds, and I will definitely not exceed five minutes and forty seconds at most. I'll take this song back and learn to sing it. When I'm done, I'll contact you and come to the TV station to see you. How about that?"
Lang Kun was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly: "That's really great."
"but--"
Tang Xiaobao said suddenly.
Lang Kun's heart shuddered.
"Is this performance free?"
Wow, Lang Kun was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
What he feared most was that Tang Xiaobao would bring up this matter.
According to past practice, the funds allocated from above would not include any plan to invite celebrity actors.
This cannot be blamed on the higher-ups.
Over the years, people have been vying to recommend programs for the Spring Festival Gala, and there has been no talk of compensation at all.
Even if each person receives 10,000 yuan, it will only be in the form of a red envelope, which will be taken out of the budget.
But Tang Xiaobao is different.
Lang Kun's face changed slightly. He nervously explained, then gritted his teeth and said, "For other actors, we only give out 1,000 yuan in red envelopes. But for Mr. Tang, I can apply for funding from higher-ups. What do you think is a suitable appearance fee?"
"Then it's free. What's the point of talking about money? It's so strange."
Tang Xiaobao laughed.
"ah?"
Lang Kun was a little confused.
Wasn’t this what Tang Xiaobao proposed?
Why is it free again?
He was a little confused.
Tang Xiaobao changed the subject and asked, "Coach Lang, has the Spring Festival Gala program been finalized?"
"It has basically been confirmed, but this is only the preliminary review. Some programs may be eliminated in the second and third reviews. To be honest, we have prepared a lot of programs. Even though the Spring Festival Gala is five or six hours long, time is still limited. Many excellent programs cannot be performed and may have to be put on the Lantern Festival Gala. This is also a common practice." Lang Kun explained.
"By the way, if you have no objection, could you please prepare a short video in advance with a festive background to highlight the New Year atmosphere, and then wish the people of the country a happy new year? We also need to do some publicity in the early stages."
Tang Xiaobao laughed and said, "Are you going to use my video for publicity?"
Lang Kun nodded: "Of course, your popularity is sky-high now, no one can compare to you. With your support, I have confidence. This year's Spring Festival Gala will definitely be better than the previous ones."
Tang Xiaobao said readily, "Okay, no problem. I'll shoot a video when I go to the company someday and have someone from the company contact you. However, I have something else I want to discuss with Coach Lang."
Lang Kun asked curiously, "What's the matter? Just ask."
"Are all your programs recommended?" Tang Xiaobao asked.
Lang Kun nodded. "They are usually recommended by veteran artists, local TV stations, local governments, or cultural departments. Some are also invited by our director team after a meeting."
Tang Xiaobao asked again: "Can you recommend that person?"
Lang Kun seemed to understand something.
"Mr. Tang, do you have any recommended programs?"
Lang Kun seemed somewhat expectant.
But he felt extremely miserable in his heart.
There are too many programs now, and many of them are based on connections. The several reviews every year are the most tiring, and the director team often holds meetings and discussions until late at night.
It's not a good idea to brush anyone off.
What he fears most now is hearing acquaintances recommending programs.
But if Tang Xiaobao really wants to recommend it, he really has to sell this face.
Tang Xiaobao smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like to recommend Chen Huimin to sing a song. She was once the queen of folk songs. You should have heard of her, right?"
"Chen Huimin?"
Lang Kun was a little surprised: "Didn't she marry and move abroad?"
"Yes, but she's divorced now and has returned to China, preparing to make a comeback." Tang Xiaobao said, "I've heard her songs and I think they're really good."
Lang Kun smiled and said, "May I ask, what is your relationship with her?"
"A friend, a very good friend. She's like my sister. Her daughter has recognized me as her godfather."
Tang Xiaobao didn't hide it either.
Things like this will become unavoidable sooner or later.
Besides, there's nothing wrong with recommending it openly.
At least that's what he thought.
Lang Kun said, "Honestly, there are already too many programs now. We are exhausted every day just trying to keep up with them. Hey, you don't understand. We, the director team, seem to have a lot of power and glory, and many people ask us to do things, but in fact, our lives are not easy either."
"It's okay, I'm just recommending it. If it doesn't work, I can't make things difficult for you, Coach Lang." Tang Xiaobao said lightly.
Lang Kun waved his hand. "Don't get me wrong. If it were anyone else, I definitely wouldn't agree. But since you've already asked, Mr. Tang, I have to give you this favor. How about this? Let her prepare a song and send it over someday so we can listen to it. If it's okay, I can send her another invitation. What do you think?"
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