China Entertainment 1997

Miyun, the village where "Longing for Life" is set

Cao Xuan got off the car outside the village, carried his suitcase and walked slowly towards the mushroom house. From time to time he would stop to look at the snowy scenery and praise the camera.

"The highest mountain in Jingdong. This is almost to Chengde. The air is really good. You guys are really good at finding a place."

Maybe the program team might not pick up on other guests, but Cao Xuan still dared to neglect them, especially when many people on the program team were employees of Fanxing.

Let the boss talk to himself and suffer the cold shoulder, so the person in charge of the program team should think about it.

So the assistant director who was following the camera and was the guest choreographer himself responded.

"Wulin Mountain was specially found by the director team, and the scenery and terrain are pretty good. However, this is our first time doing this kind of slow variety show, and many things were still not considered enough.

There are not many pastoral elements and the playability is too low. In the following seasons, we learned lessons and found a more suitable location for shooting. "

"Indeed, I also made up for a few sessions before I came here. It seemed that I only had to break corn, and there were no other activities."

Cao Xuan made a few comments, then suddenly reacted and said with a smile: "Don't act like you are reporting to me. I am a guest here to play. I don't care how your show is filmed."

"Yes, I mainly want to introduce the situation to you. This is the case for every guest."

The assistant director was also very smart and immediately went back to make up for it. Cao Xuan didn't say much. He also met a group of old men and women sitting on the road to the village entrance to bask in the sun. When they saw Cao Xuan, they seemed to recognize them and pointed at him.

Cao Xuan waved to them, and an old man with all white hair narrowed his presbyopic eyes and asked proactively: "Are you the one who sang in the Spring Festival Gala? Why haven't you sang in the past few years?"

Cao Xuan half-joked: "I'm retired and won't sing anymore."

The old man was quite regretful: "You're not very young, why have you retired? Our family has listened to your singing so much, and we watch it every Spring Festival Gala."

A hunchbacked old lady next to her also echoed: "I still have the calendar you took at home."

The most distressing thing was a fat old man who pointed at Cao Xuan and suddenly realized: "Isn't this Ximen Qing? The drama "Wusong Fights the Tiger" was just shown on the opera channel yesterday.

Cao Xuan: "..."

The old man who spoke first was kinder and stood up to help Cao Xuan out of the siege. Then the conversation changed and he suddenly started to pull the red rope.

"My granddaughter really likes you. There is a photo of you on her bedside at home. Are you married? My granddaughter has graduated from graduate school and is working as a doctor in a major hospital in Beijing. She is so beautiful."

"Really? Then please give me a message, saying that I thank her for liking her, but I have a partner at home and I really have no luck."

The old man smacked his lips, feeling very sorry for this. Cao Xuan thought about it and took out a stack of signed photos and blessing cards from the suitcase.

People want these things wherever he goes, so Cao Xuan always keeps them in his suitcases, backpacks, and the trunks of his regular cars. In the past, he always kept signed albums, but now he mainly keeps them in photos and Fuqa.

Cao Xuan gave the old man a signed photo and a blessing card: "Uncle, help me give it to your granddaughter. If she doesn't dislike it, she can keep it for fun."

"Okay, okay."

The old man didn’t know what the autographed photo and the Fuqa were, but he accepted it because it looked very beautiful. Several other old men and ladies also came over. They may not understand the value of this thing, but they understand that it’s cheap and don’t take advantage of it. Son of a bitch.

Don't care if this thing is useful or not, just ask for it first. If it doesn't work, you can just go home and start a fire + wipe your butt.

Cao Xuan didn't care and sent them all.

He has never cared about the so-called rarity of things, so he controls the number of these autographed photos to protect himself.

Since his debut, Cao Xuan is basically satisfied with anyone who asks him for an autograph or something, as long as he is free and does not delay business.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have carried so many with him. It's not like he was trying to show off. It's true that these things are very popular. Sometimes he is too busy, so he prepares them in advance so that they can be distributed at such times.

Similar situations have actually gotten better in the past two years, mainly due to the rise of smartphones. Everyone has a "camera" in their hands. Everyone is more inclined to take photos with Cao Xuan when they meet him.

It's just that Cao Xuan got used to keeping these things in his early years, and the number of signatures required became fewer rather than none, so he still kept this old rule.

Cao Xuan doesn't feel like other artists working on variety shows, and his mentality is very relaxed.

I obviously came to participate in the program, but I just chatted with the old man and old lady for more than ten minutes, and I almost moved a small bench to join the village intelligence center.

Finally, after analyzing whether the third daughter-in-law next door had gained 20 kilograms or was pregnant with her second child, Cao Xuan waved goodbye to the group of old men and women and continued to the mushroom house.

………

bang bang bang

"anyone there?"

Cao Xuan glanced at the wall, then knocked on the door. Soon there was a greeting and the door opened.

Teacher He and a handsome young man appeared in front of Cao Xuan. When the two saw Cao Xuan, Teacher He looked surprised and hurriedly shouted at Huang Sanshi inside.

"Teacher Huang, come quickly, look who's coming."

Huang Sanshi, who was fat and wearing an apron, came over with a shovel and smiled slightly surprised when he saw Cao Xuan.

Cao Xuan's arrival is not a secret to them. However, the performance still has to be performed. Teacher He is relatively exaggerated, while Huang Sanshi is more calm, which is more in line with his character.

"Teacher Huang, Teacher He, long time no see."

"Welcome Cao Xuan/Teacher Cao to our mushroom house."

The three of them are all familiar with each other. Cao Xuan and Teacher He have been friends for many years. He does not have a close relationship with Huang Sanshi, but he has had many interactions with them.

Cao Xuan calls the two teachers, not only because of their qualifications, but also because they are indeed teachers in university. People in the industry generally call them surname + teacher.

The two of them had slightly different names for Cao Xuan. Huang Sanshi was not too familiar with him, so he called him Mr. Cao in private. He didn't want to appear too unfamiliar in the show, so he used Teacher Cao instead.

Teacher He and Cao Xuan usually know each other. In fact, most of them call them Mr. Cao, and sometimes they also call them by their first names. As for Xuan Ge, Xuan Zi, etc., it is inappropriate.

Calling him by his first name may seem a bit stiff, but in fact, Teacher He calls him very softly and intimately, which makes the two of them have a better relationship than Teacher Cao, who calls him by his slightly neutral name.

The three of them chatted for a while, but the young man next to them remained silent and looked at Cao Xuan dully, like a fool.

It was Teacher He who took the initiative to introduce: "Dahua, you must know this, Teacher Cao Xuan Cao, he is also the idol you have always thought about."

Liu Xianhua, nicknamed Dahua, looked at Cao Xuan stupidly: "Cao...Cao Xuan?"

Then he pinched himself, and then finally came over, looked at Cao Xuan excitedly, and suddenly bowed at an upright 90 degrees.

"Hello, teacher, my name is Liu Xianhua, and my English name is Henry.

, graduated from Berklee College of Music, I...I have been a fan of yours since I was a child, you are my idol, and my dream is to become an artist like you..."

It can be seen that the child is indeed a little excited, and he is not particularly fluent in Chinese. The first few sentences are okay, but the following sentences are a bit confusing, but the general meaning is still clear.

He especially admires Cao Xuan!

Cao Xuan was slightly confused. This child's reaction didn't look like an actor. Otherwise, with his acting skills, he would have wanted to introduce him to become an actor.

Glancing at Huang Sanshi in confusion, the old fox felt at ease and quietly handed it over.

"This kid really likes you, so the program team didn't tell him that you were coming. It's considered a surprise."

I said so!

Cao Xuan was shocked, thinking that he had met a talented acting genius, but it turned out that his true feelings were revealed.

But in this way, Cao Xuan had a good impression of Dahua. After all, no one would dislike a little fan who likes to worship him.

"I watched your show before, and the child is very diligent."

Cao Xuan praised, and Dahua's eyes shone. Seeing that Cao Xuan was still carrying the suitcase, he hurriedly took it: "I'll come, I'll come. Teacher, please rest."

"Okay, I have the vision."

Huang Sanshi teased, and then said with a smile: "I will serve you well, Mr. Cao, and make him happy. I will teach you a few tricks, and they will be of endless use."

"The mission must be completed."

Dahua was full of fighting spirit, and then he carried his suitcase and led Cao Xuan in a very clumsy way. Even the puppies in the yard came to sniff the newcomers, but he also drove them away.

have to say. This guy does have some talent for variety shows, he is very good at catching jokes, and he quickly found a new position when the guests arrived.

He and Huang are two old friends. He is a newcomer + a fanboy + a loser. He interacts with the guests and has highlights.

The three resident guests visited the Mushroom House yesterday. Compared with the following seasons, the first season is the most simple and has the most farm-like atmosphere.

"We build a shed on this patio in the courtyard and eat here in the summer. It's very comfortable, but it's too cold now, so we can only go into the back room."

"It's quite good. It's quite nice to eat in a warm house in the winter, with the cold wind and snow falling outside."

Cao Xuan's house has a lot of yard, and he gets tired of eating in the yard in the summer.

On the contrary, it is winter, and because of the installation of air conditioning and floor heating, this scene of gathering together for warmth and eating is relatively fresh.

The reason why it is relative is because Boss Cao is rich and willful. He has reserved a place at home to create a similar venue, even in a pavilion, where he can watch the snow, cook wine and eat hot pot. However, he finds it troublesome and does not have it at home. People love to be cold without him, so the times are not many.

Today, two or three old friends get together to eat and chat, which is a completely different feeling than entertaining themselves at home.

Cao Xuan and Huang Sanshi gathered around the stove to chat about recent developments. Dahua over there was still in a daze. He saw Cao Xuan's figure in the house through the courtyard window with a bit of disbelief.

"Teacher He, am I really not dreaming today?"

Teacher He couldn't help but shake his head and joked: "Just try pinching yourself again."

Unexpectedly, Dahua was Zhenbiao. After hearing this, he gave himself another hard blow. He grinned in pain and at the same time, a happy smile appeared on his face.

"It's true. I didn't dream. I actually met Cao Xuan and he greeted me. Haha, I'm so happy..."

Looking at the silly Dahua, Teacher He patted him funny and walked into the room.

"Dahua is still excited. He is so happy to see his idol."

Cao Xuan followed his finger and looked outside, and couldn't help but feel happy, but also a little emotional.

"When I visited my master's house for the first time, I was extremely excited, but my performance was not as good as his. I didn't even know where to put my hands."

"Indeed, this reaction is normal when you meet a senior you like to admire."

Huang Sanshi agreed. At their age, old is not considered old, but they are no longer young, so they start to like to reminisce about their youth. Maybe this is the pretentiousness of middle-aged people. When they get older, even the present has become a memory. .

………

After spending the small talk they just met, Cao Xuan was free to move around, playing with dogs, ducks and goats.

"I ordered mutton before. We slaughtered it right away, or the program team prepared it."

Cao Xuan looked at the sheep in the sheepfold and wondered which one looked more delicious. Teacher He was so frightened that he hurriedly blocked the sheep.

"This can't be eaten. They are family members. We get the mutton from the program team to complete tasks."

"……Fine."

Cao Xuan had nothing to complain about. They were family members, and other sheep should die. Anyway, guests could do as they pleased.

It is estimated that Cao Xuan is here, and the program team is not doing much trouble. The so-called task is to chop a certain amount of firewood.

Anyway, from Cao Xuan's point of view, the tasks in "Longing for Life" are just like a joke.

It's nothing more than tormenting the guests and refusing to get something for nothing, but in fact it has no positive effect, and it's just enough to get by.

When he heard that the task was to cut firewood, Dahua, the youngest, immediately showed off and shouted that he would complete the task by himself.

"Teacher, look at me, I am very strong and very good at chopping wood."

Like a peacock, Dahua tried his best to establish his presence in front of Cao Xuan, seizing every opportunity to make his idol remember him, even chopping firewood was no exception.

Dahua placed a log as thick as a bowl on the short wooden pier, boasted a few words, and then swung his axe.

boom

The ax blade did not touch the log at all, but was firmly embedded in the short wooden pier. Not only did Dahua stagger, but he was also extremely embarrassed when he finally pulled out the ax.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Teacher He laughed wildly and shamelessly. Cao Xuan was not as exaggerated as him, but he still couldn't help but make sharp remarks.

"Have you ever considered acting in a sketch? I think you have a great talent for comedy."

Dahua was very embarrassed by the laughter and hurriedly started over. This time he held his breath and concentrated, but the chopped log was split into two halves, and then he picked it up and chopped it finely.

Dahua didn't make any jokes after that, and he worked very hard, but he was a little rushed and couldn't speed up the work.

It can be seen that he is not as good at chopping firewood as he boasted, and he only uses stupid strength. He is exhausted and sweating profusely in just 20 minutes, breathing and breathing, and the ax is getting heavier and heavier.

"Young man, you need to exercise more."

Cao Xuan shook his head and made a comment, but he didn't just talk without practicing. Instead, he told Dahua to rest, took off his coat, and took the axe.

"You can't split wood with brute force, you have to use skill."

Cao Xuan took a thick log and placed it. He took a step back and stood still. He aimed his eyes at the wood and used strength on his waist and abdomen to swing the axe. The force seemed neither light nor heavy, but he easily split the log as thick as a bowl into pieces. Two halves.

The whole operation seemed smooth and easy, unlike Dahua just now, which looked extremely fierce, but felt tired within two strokes.

Dahua said that he is good at chopping firewood, but he just learned it on the show, so he is only slightly better than those who have never chopped wood before.

Cao Xuan was really a child. When he was a child, coal was not commonly used, liquefied gas was even rarer, and every household had earthen stoves.

In that era, even if Cao Xuan was a favored only son, it was impossible for him not to work.

Cao Xuan not only chopped firewood at home, but also went to the mountains to collect firewood and cut trees. He barely got rid of this job until high school. Although he had not done it for so many years, he will never forget the basic skills of small training.

The first few minutes were just to warm up and find the feel. Later, the ax became smoother and smoother, and more and more wood was chopped.

In less than 10 minutes, Cao Xuan chopped more firewood than Dahua had chopped in more than 20 minutes just now. Moreover, the wood stems were thinner and the blades were sharper.

After decades of fitness, Cao Xuan's physical fitness is not outstanding, and when it comes to work, he is as good as any other.

As for the occasional fierce battle between the East and West Palaces, Cao Xuan personally believes that it is due to internal reasons or poor condition, and is not a crime of war.

After swinging an ax for more than ten minutes, my face didn't turn red or I was out of breath, but there was a slight sweat on my forehead. I even started to move my body, and I became more and more energetic as I worked.

Dahua originally wanted to take over when Cao Xuan was tired, but Cao Xuan thought he was clumsy, so he directly arranged for his subordinates to help lay out firewood.

The two of them worked together to chop wood faster. Boss Cao chopped wood for more than 40 minutes at a stretch before taking a break, and his condition was better than Dahua just now.

Not only does it truly prove that ginger is hotter than old, but it also reflects how terrifying the East and West Ergong are at the age of a wolf and a tiger...

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