At noon on the 6th, Zhang Guoshi, who was at CCTV, received an audio folder from Su Yu.
These past few days, Zhang Guoshi and the Spring Festival Gala program team had actually been waiting for the work of Su Yu, a legendary lyricist and composer.
After all, the reputation Su Yu had built and the achievements he had made in the music industry over the past six months were simply too impressive.
As the saying goes, 'a man's name, a tree's shadow,' they were naturally curious about what kind of song Su Yu would prepare for the Spring Festival Gala stage.
So, when Zhang Guoshi called a meeting on the grounds that Su Yu had sent new songs, all the members of the Spring Festival Gala program team and a mid-to-high-level leader from CCTV were present.
“Director Zhang, how are Su Yu’s new songs? Have you listened to them yet?” Gao Feng, Director Gao of CCTV, was the first to ask.
Su Yu was on the list from above, and this time, the higher-ups had specifically instructed that Su Yu must be invited to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.
Gao Feng was not privy to the specific relationships or intricacies involved.
But he was full of anticipation for Su Yu’s work.
“I haven’t had time to listen yet. Since everyone is here, let’s listen together!” Zhang Guoshi said, unzipping the folder sent by Su Yu in front of everyone.
However, the next moment, everyone present was stunned.
Because Su Yu had actually sent six songs! Hadn't they agreed on five stages before? Why were there six songs now?
Gao Feng looked at Zhang Guoshi with an inquiring gaze, indicating he was waiting for an explanation.
How could Zhang Guoshi know what was going on? He simply sent a message to Su Yu in front of everyone, asking for clarification.
And Su Yu’s reply was: “One more song, one more option. The program team decides how to choose in the end.”
This young man! Is he that steady?
He's too thorough in his work, isn't he?
At this moment, everyone present who saw this message had the same thought.
“Hahahahaha, then let’s start listening from the first song!” Gao Feng laughed heartily, feeling that Su Yu was truly thoughtful.
He didn't think about anything else.
However, Zhang Guoshi, that old fox, instinctively felt that something was not quite right.
But he couldn't quite figure out why, yet he still played the first song as per Gao Feng's request.
This first song was a solo by Su Yu, and the moment the song title appeared, everyone present narrowed their eyes.
Because they couldn't imagine what kind of song such a title would be.
And five minutes later.
“Listen again!” Gao Feng swallowed his saliva and spoke with difficulty.
Another five minutes later, just as Gao Feng was about to listen again, Zhang Guoshi spoke.
“As expected of Su Yu! This song is excellent! This song is approved, does anyone have any objections?”
Zhang Guoshi knew the impact of Chinese-style songs on people like Gao Feng.
If he didn't speak now, today's meeting wouldn't be able to continue.
If you like listening to it, I'll send you a copy later, don't delay things.
“Absolutely no problem! For the stage design, Director Zhang, you should also ask for Su Yu’s opinion. I feel he also has his own ideas! Isn’t he also a screenwriter? His creative ideas cannot be ignored.”
Gao Feng made the final decision directly.
His presence was to support Zhang Guoshi; as long as he said there was no problem, this stage would be stable.
And Gao Feng's subsequent suggestion also made Zhang Guoshi's eyes light up.
He still approved of Su Yu’s creativity, so this suggestion could be adopted.
“Alright then, I’ll listen to the next one!” After Zhang Guoshi nodded, he played the second song, which was brought by Chen Yixun.
When the song ended, Gao Feng immediately slammed the table and rose: “Excellent~! Director Zhang, you must pair this song with good visuals and video; the visuals must be impactful! The meaning of this song is too good! It can be heavily promoted!”
Well, Zhang Guoshi didn't even need to ask; Gao Feng's and the others' excited expressions already proved everything.
Moreover, Gao Feng even mentioned the matter of vigorous promotion, so this song was obviously directly confirmed.
The third song was a solo by Han Jiangxue, and when this song ended, there was a chorus of sobs in the room.
Everyone, including Zhang Guoshi, had complicated feelings and didn't know what to say.
The meaning of this song was even better than Chen Yixun’s! And it was very, very suitable for performing on a stage like the Spring Festival Gala!
“How about this song as the finale?” Zhang Guoshi looked at Gao Feng.
“Absolutely! With the stage for this song, our Spring Festival Gala stage this year will definitely surprise everyone! Su Yu, oh Su Yu, truly divine!”
Gao Feng even blurted out some Northeastern dialect.
And how could Zhang Guoshi not be excited at this moment? The song stages for this Spring Festival Gala were truly going to be legendary!
The fourth song was a solo by Zhang Xiaohan, an inspirational song.
When they heard this song, everyone present fell silent.
They felt that the songs Su Yu had brought out this time were truly impeccable!
“You guys, if these songs were to compete on the season chart, wouldn't they crush everything?” a deputy director from CCTV asked weakly.
No one expected him to bring up Su Yu's pursuit of twelve consecutive championships on the season chart at this moment.
But thinking about his words, and then thinking about the four songs they had just finished listening to, it made perfect sense!
If Su Yu released these four songs on the season chart, there would really be nothing left for other lyricists and composers.
But Su Yu, for the sake of this Spring Festival Gala, actually brought out all these songs.
Was Su Yu doing them a favor, or were they doing Su Yu a favor?
“Teacher Su Yu has high awareness, can’t he?! Director Zhang, this song is also set, let’s listen to the next one.”
Gao Feng said somewhat impatiently, even changing his address for Su Yu at this moment.
Because he felt that a person like Su Yu deserved the title of Teacher Su Yu.
The fifth song was by Cool Fire Combination.
Zhang Guoshi and Gao Feng hadn't had much of an impression of Cool Fire Combination before.
Their only moment of glory was free flying at the Jinling TV New Year's Eve Gala not long ago.
This time, Su Yu actually included them in the list, which indicated he attached unusual importance to Cool Fire Combination.
With a mix of curiosity and doubt, they listened to Cool Fire Combination's song.
And the final result was that every single person present was filled with courage and immense pride!
“That’s right! My country is just that big!!” Gao Feng slammed the table again.
It showed how excited he was at that moment.
“For the stage design and video of this song, preparations must be made in advance, and the cost definitely won’t be low, otherwise, it won’t achieve the desired effect.”
Zhang Guoshi, on the other hand, was considering the stage presentation.
As for not wanting this song? That was impossible!
Such a magnificent and grand song, if not placed on the Spring Festival Gala stage, where else could it be placed?
Does any other place deserve it?
And after saying this, Zhang Guoshi finally came to his senses.