China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

"Xiao Gu, have you made up your mind from the beginning to invite that Great Hero Huo?"

On the way back to the hotel, Huang Yihe finally couldn't hold it back.

The two of them had discussed this matter before setting off from the capital. At that time, Gu Bei did not say that the person he wanted to invite was Huang Yuanshen, but that he would decide later.

"Director Huang, I'm not that ambitious. Let's give it a try, just in case someone is willing."

just in case?

Putting your hopes on such an important thing just in case?

"Xiao Gu, is this... too childish?"

Gu Bei didn't know how to explain it to Huang Yihe. In fact, it was very simple to say. In the final analysis, both sides were misunderstanding.

Huang Yihe feels that ATV is much better than CCTV in all aspects, Hong Kong's economy is developed, and Huang Yuanshen is a famous star all over the country. People may not be able to look down on their Spring Festival Gala.

What about ATV?
Chairman Qiu Degen is eager to get closer to the mainland. He is in business. If the negotiations in Beijing end up with the east wind prevailing over the west wind, then the benefits of having an extra line on the mainland will be completely immeasurable.

But I can't figure out the attitude of CCTV. I want to please, but I can't get the point.

Gu Bei now offers him an opportunity. Why don't they agree?

But it would be troublesome to explain it. After all, there are many problems involved.

Especially since the negotiation has just started, no one knows which direction the outcome will take except Gu Bei, who is born again.

"Director Huang, Youdao is asking for a high price, and you have to pay it back when you get there. If I don't ask for a higher price, how can I make a counter-offer?"

Counteroffer?
Huang Yihe was not as big-hearted as Gu Bei. He always felt that coming to Xiangjiang this time was a bit like visiting poor relatives, and he would be three points shorter than anyone he met.

But how did he know that in the eyes of the ATV management, their group was the imperial minister who patrolled the sky on behalf of the emperor? One was an official and the other was a citizen. What they were afraid of was that they refused to raise conditions.

"Xiao Gu, I always feel that you..."

Seeing this, Gu Bei quickly said: "Director Huang, don't worry. We are just sending out invitations. It's up to others to agree or not. If it doesn't work, don't we still have TVB?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Bei saw a store selling audio and video products on the side of the road.

"Comrade Wang."

The person who drove Gu Bei and Huang Yihe to ATV for the symposium was Xiao Wang, who picked them up at the airport that day.

"What's wrong, Xiao Gu?"

"Selling a few tapes to my sister as gifts isn't considered a violation of discipline, right?"

Regardless of other aspects, Gu Bei is just like a good person, but when it comes to discipline issues, he is really a bit vague, and he doesn't know which one he will violate.

Xiao Wang laughed when he heard this: "Of course it's not against the rules, but some audiovisual products involving sensitive subjects are definitely not within the allowed scope."

Gu Bei hurriedly said: "Don't worry, just buy a few boxes of singing songs, and you'll come and check them out then."

Xiao Wang didn't say anything and parked the car directly on the side of the road.

"Director Huang, let's go!"

Huang Yihe didn't want to go at first, but he was unhappy because Gu Bei sent an invitation to Huang Yuanshen without consulting him.

It's not that he blames Gu Bei for making his own decisions, but he feels that CCTV would be too shameless if ATV refuses to represent them anyway.

"so I……"

Just when he was about to refuse, Huang Yihe suddenly remembered that when President Deng Feng announced the work and life disciplines at the hotel the day before yesterday, the first rule was that no one was allowed to act alone.

"go!"

With that said, he and Gu Bei got out of the car, walked around the railing, and walked into the audio and video product store.

But as soon as he walked in, Huang Yihe regretted it. He was so old that he didn't know where to put his hands in embarrassment.

"Xiao Gu, hurry up and buy it."

Gu Bei was stunned for a moment. When he found a poster on the wall, he immediately understood what was going on.

Xiangjiang is really open enough.

The posters of the movie "Feng Yue" can also be hung up in a grand manner, as well as some pictures printed on the outer packaging of the video tapes.

Still very explicit!
Gu Bei, a person who has experienced the Internet era, certainly doesn't think there is any problem, but Huang Yihe has never seen this!
He kept mumbling: "It's offensive and immoral."

"I ASAP!"

As he said that, he walked towards the shelf selling cassettes.

The most popular person in Hong Kong at the moment is Xu Guanjie. The fight between Tan and Zhang has not yet begun. The future superstar Leslie Cheung is now just a despised young boy. When he goes to perform in nightclubs, he is often kicked off the stage.

Chen Baiqiang, Jenny...

Yo!
"Heart Debt" is actually Anita Mui's first album.

Of course Principal Tan wants it too.

this is……

Gu Bei was picking it up when he was suddenly attracted by a plate of boxes placed in the bottom corner of the shelf.

On the cover of the package is a young man with black-rimmed glasses and messy hair, who looks familiar.

There are five words printed on the cassette - my Chinese heart.

Gu Bei quickly grabbed the box in his hand, hesitated, and bought two more boxes.

It's really hard to find a place to break through the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it.

Before coming to Xiangjiang, he had considered Zhang Mingmin, but he was not sure whether he had already made his debut.Moreover, in my memory, this song will not be on the Spring Festival Gala until next year. Unexpectedly, it has been released this year.

OK, OK!

Now there is no need to consider which Xiangjiang artist to invite.

It has to be Zhang Mingmin, and it can only be him.

Especially now, when it comes to that protracted negotiation, the publicity role this song can play is simply immeasurable.

Didn’t that iron lady keep saying that the people of Xiangjiang were always skeptical about the return?
When this song comes out, even if that woman's face is really made of iron, it will be beaten to pieces.

Never mind decades, or 100 years.

The people of Xiangjiang will always be my Chinese descendants, descendants of Yan and Huang Miao people. Even if they are dressed in Western clothes, they will always maintain a pure heart.

"Director Huang, it's done, it's done."

Huang Yihe saw Gu Bei squatting in front of the shelves and rummaging for a while. Why was he so excited?
"Xiao Gu, what happened?"

Just as Gu Bei was about to bring the box to Huang Yihe, he met the shop owner's eager eyes.

Uh……

Haven’t settled the bill yet!
"Boss, how much is it?"

The shopkeeper glanced at Gu Bei and knew from his accent that he was from mainland China.

On the day they arrived, Gu Bei and the others asked President Deng Feng to exchange some Hong Kong dollars. Anyone who didn't have children at home would come here once in a while and wanted to bring some gifts back.

After paying the money and carrying a stack of boxes back to the car, Gu Bei handed Zhang Mingmin's plate to Huang Yihe.

"Director Huang, look at it, look at what's written on it?"

Huang Yihe turned out to be attracted by those five words.

"Xiao Wang, take a look, is this person named Zhang Mingmin from Xiangjiang?"

Xiao Wang shook his head repeatedly: "Director Huang, if you want to talk about Chen Baiqiang and Xu Guanjie, I will definitely know them, but I have never heard of Zhang Mingmin."

Gu Bei asked: "Can I put cassettes in the car?"

"can!"

This car was just equipped last year, and it happens to have the function of playing cassettes.

After tearing open the package and handing the cassette to Xiao Wang, a familiar melody soon sounded.

That's right, this is the song.

Soon a very clean voice sang: "The mountains and rivers are only in my dreams. I haven't been close to the motherland for many years, but I can't change it no matter what. My Chinese heart..."

It’s really hard to describe how I felt when I heard this song on the streets of Hong Kong in the 80s.

Gu Bei also didn't expect that one day, he would be moved by a song.

Although he was in a noisy city, even in the car, he could hear the noise around him, but when the song "My Chinese Heart" was sung, Gu Bei could no longer hear any other sounds. Now, all that can be heard is Zhang Mingmin’s singing voice and the sound of his own heartbeat.

When the first section of the song ended and entered the interlude, there was a sudden sound of sobbing in the car. It was Xiao Wang. He has been stationed in Xiangjiang for three years due to work reasons and has not been back home for three years. How could I not miss my relatives and my hometown for four years?

Not only Xiao Wang was crying, but also Huang Yihe. The old director was also moved at this moment and couldn't help crying.

"Xiao Gu, it's him, it's him. I don't want anyone but him."

Huang Yihe kept rubbing his hands in excitement.

"Who said that Xiangjiang only has the most beautiful music? Listen to this song. It sings the deep love of all the descendants of Yan and Huang in the world for the motherland. Okay, okay!"

Gu Bei smiled and tried to calm down, holding the packaging box with the name of the issuing company on it.

The car did not return to the hotel, but drove directly to the Xinhua News Agency office in Hong Kong.

When President Deng Feng listened to the song "My Chinese Heart", he was also deeply touched.

"President Deng, leader, Lao Deng, please, please find this Zhang Mingmin. We want him to bring this song to the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, and we want him to sing this song to the descendants of Yan and Huang all over the world. "

Seeing the excited Huang Yihe, President Deng Feng also smiled and immediately arranged for someone to contact the record company.

It's not difficult to find someone as long as you have a clear direction.

Results will come soon.

only……

"President, the other party said that Zhang Mingmin is just an amateur singer, and his job is an assembly line worker in an electronics factory."

Uh……

amateur?
Gu Bei was also stunned. How come every big star in Hong Kong had an unknown and sad past before becoming famous?
Some are repairing heating pipes, some are setting up stalls at night markets, and some are picking up cow dung with bare feet.

"It doesn't matter whether he is an amateur or a professional. What matters is whether he is willing to take this song "My Chinese Heart" to the Spring Festival Gala to sing."

Without waiting for Huang Yihe to speak, Gu Bei made the decision.

So what about amateurs?
Many professionals may not have the patriotism of the electronics factory workers.

"Yes, no matter if he is a professional singer or not, I want him!"

Huang Yihe also followed suit.

"Old Deng, please."

Deng Feng nodded and motioned to the staff to contact Zhang Mingmin as soon as possible.