Chapter 175 – Rejection and Unable to Reject
CCTV’s National Day Party!
This simple seven words seemed to have some kind of magic, that it made the people present exclaim.
In China, CCTV is undoubtedly a hegemonic existence, and represents the highest level of official TV broadcasting institution. Its strength and heritage are incomparable to all satellite TV stations combined.
It is the dream of countless entertainer to be able to perform at the CCTV’s Gala, especially the annual Spring Festival Gala, which has an audience rating of more than 90%, which is a shortcut to success.
Of course, the National Day Party can’t be compared with the Spring Festival Gala, but it is also a top stage that newcomers like Lu Chen can’t reach. If one doesn’t have enough connection and qualifications, one won’t be able to set foot in it at all.
Now Lu Zhengzhi unexpectedly asked Lu Chen if he wanted to go up, surprising everyone at the scene.
Wasn’t this too much of an exaggeration?
Gao Zhixue couldn’t believe it – Director Lu, are you cracking a joke?
Gu Rui was dumbfounded!
Does CCTV really want to intercept it? (TN: A nice way of saying that they wanted to “steal” it)
CCTV intercepting Beijing TV program has actually happened before. Who made the relationship between the two so complicated!
However, Lu Chen wasn’t carried away.
He had an instinctive sense of vigilance against the fat-bellied leader and didn’t think he would be so cheap.
Lu Chen thought for a moment and asked, “Excuse me, leader, is it just my work?”
Because he was clear-headed, he was able to grasp the core of the question.
Do you want the person or just the work?
There’s a big difference between the two!
Gao Zhixue and Gu Rui reacted and they looked at Lu Zhengzhi at the same time.
Lu Zhengzhi said with a smile: “Comrade Lu, this song of yours is very good. I think it is qualified to be on a bigger stage, but all the performers of our CCTV National Day Party are all in place, ha ha.”
His meaning was very clear. People can’t be changed, but there’s no problem changing songs.
Lu Zhengzhi wanted to intercept “I Love you China”!
As for Lu Chen going up the stage of CCTV? That can only be ha ha.
Actually, to be fair. It is a great honor for Lu Chen’s work to appear at the CCTV’s Party.
Even if Lu Zhengzhi wants to change songs, it will take some effort.
He has his own plan.
Although he was stared at by Gao Zhixue and Gu Rui, Lu Zhengzhi was still calm and confident.
He didn’t think Lu Chen would reject his proposal.
As long as one is not a fool, one will not miss such an opportunity to pull a relationship with CCTV.
In comparison, what is Beijing Satellite TV?
Moreover, even if Lu Chen won’t be able to sing this version of “I Love you China”, he still has another song!
Of course, that song must be renamed. Having the same name was no good.
However, no matter how carefully Director Lu thought, he didn’t know Lu Chen.
Lu Chen smiled and said, “Thank you leader, but I want to sing this song on the stage of Beijing Satellite TV!”
His manner was very polite, but his tone was incomparably firm!
Lu Zhengzhi was actually the leader of CCTV, which somewhat surprised Lu Chen.
And Lu Zhengzhi’s proposal made Lu Chen’s heart move for a moment.
This is CCTV!
But Lu Chen soon calmed down.
Lu Zhengzhi only wanted his work, and his high attitude made Lu Chen dislike him.
Most importantly, if Lu Chen gives up “I Love You China” for immediate benefits, it is tantamount to hitting Beijing Satellite TV in the face, and will definitely disappoint Gu Rui, who has always supported him!
So, it was destined that Lu Chen wouldn’t agree.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, his decision was stupid, but Lu Chen has his own principles and firm beliefs.
As a man, he should do what he has to do!
Even if it might offend this CCTV leader.
Lu Zhengzhi’s smile froze instantly.
He didn’t think that Lu Chen would reject his proposal directly, or even consider that he would reject it.
This made his face hang.
However, Lu Zhengzhi was very shrewd. He immediately said with a smile, “Well, that doesn’t matter, it’s up to you to decide.”
Although he said so, there was a resentful look in his eyes.
Really doesn’t know good from bad!
Gao Zhixue and Gu Rui looked at each other. No one expected Lu Chen to be so daring.
Gao Zhixue coughed and said, “Lu Chen, please go back and get ready for the arrangement.”
He was ready to be face slapped by Lu Zhengzhi. The result was really unexpected.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers!
At this moment, Gao Zhixue, like Gu Rui, had a trace of love for Lu Chen.
If such a young man doesn’t fall midway, his future will be limitless.
Lu Chen bowed and left the stage.
His rehearsal was over, so he went backstage to get his stuff and left.
Then, just as he walked out the gate of the TV station, Lu Chen was stopped by someone.
The other person’s suit and shoes looks very lean, and his manners were polite: “Mr. Lu Chen, Miss Chen Fei’er wants to see you. Is it convenient for you now?”
“Sister Fei?”
Lu Chen vaguely remembered that the man in the suit was one of Chen Fei’er’s entourage. He didn’t think much about it: “Where?”
Led by the man in suit, Lu Chen came to the parking lot of the TV station.
The man in suit pulled open the door of a silver-gray extended Mercedes-Benz business car and bowed to him and made an invitation gesture to him.
Lu Chen nodded and leaned into the car.
The man in the suit immediately closed the door.
The space inside the business car was unexpectedly large, the interior was luxurious and magnificent, and two rows of leather sofas were placed opposite each other, equipped with coffee tables, mini-bars, refrigerators, televisions and other equipment.
There was no peculiar smell in the car, but there was a faint fragrance.
Chen Fei’er sat alone on the sofa. When she saw Lu Chen coming in, she smiled and said, “Lu Chen, I hope you don’t mind me inviting you like this. There are a lot of reporters outside.”
It was the first rehearsal for Beijing Satellite TV’s National Day Party, and many star artists came over, so there were a lot of entertainment reporters squatting outside the TV station building, also known as paparazzi.
If Chen Fei’er waited for Lu Chen at the gate in person, it was estimated that she would be photographed by a reporter and they might make up some unnecessary scandal.
The parking lot of the TV station was closed and managed with access card. There was no need to worry about the paparazzi here.
Lu Chen understood: “Sister Fei, if you have something to say, as long as I can do it, you can just say it.”
Chen Fei’er is not only a senior who has made her debut for many years, but also a big-level artist in the circle.
Most importantly. She took care of Lu Chen.
Lu Chen always remembers this favor, fearing that he won’t have a chance to repay it.
After all, the status gap between the two is too big.
Chen Fei’er pouted and said with a smile, “What a nice thing to say, you must be very good at coaxing girls, right?”
This Queen of Sweet Song is really a natural born beauty. She was wearing light makeup, but no flaws could be seen in her delicate and beautiful face. She has bright eyes and bright teeth, and a smile like spring breeze, making people have a sense of intimacy.
And she didn’t have the slightest air of a big shot in front of Lu Chen.
In addition, it must be pointed out that she is a fully mature woman with a mixture of girlish innocence, forming a peculiar and attractive charm, which was infinitely enhanced in the narrow space of the car.
Lu Chen’s ability to concentrate is very strong, but he still felt a sense of suffocation sitting opposite to her.
Lu Chen could only smile bitterly at her teasing.
Chen Fei’er said with a smile, “Okay, I’ll stop with the teasing. I just want to ask, the song you just sang, “I Love You China” is your own work, right?”
Lu Chen was surprised: “Sister Fei, have you seen my rehearsal?”
Chen Fei’er nodded: “Yes, I could see it in the VIP room backstage. I was going to leave, but your song made me stay. Both songs are very good and wonderful.”
Her eyes were bright: “I prefer the latter version of “I Love You China”. You sing so well!”
Being stared at by the Queen of Sweet Song at such a close distance, Lu Chen felt a little pressure: “Thank you.”
Chen Fei’er smiled brightly and said, “So I just want to ask, can you authorize me to cover this song?”
So that’s what this is all about!
Lu Chen understood and replied without hesitation, “No problem at all. In fact, Sister Fei, just ask someone to call me!”
Chen Fei’er said seriously, “This is different.”
It is true that Lu Chen is a newcomer, but his talent in creative writing has even surpassed that of many well-known songwriters, which is totally worthy of her attention.
In the circle, the status of singer-songwriter has always been very high. If Lu Chen can always maintain a strong creative inspiration and come up with more fine works, he will certainly be able to achieve a very high position.
Chen Fei’er is not so close and kind to all the newcomers, especially men.
But Lu Chen’s creative strength made her respect him.
Especially the song “I Love You China” just now, which even shocked Chen Fei’er!
Although Chen Fei’er still maintains her Heavenly Queen fame in the pop music world, she was well aware that the types of sweet songs and love songs she is good at have lost their market among young people in the new era.
If she doesn’t want to lose her fame, Chen Fei’er will have to make a transformation.
But this is obviously not easy.
Because everyone is used to her image, her voice and style. In case the transformation is not successful, the consequences will be very serious.
Of course, Lu Chen’s song “I Love you China” will certainly not help her transform immediately, and she has no intention of developing into a theme singer for the time being, but at least this is an option, and she has once again seen Lu Chen’s amazing talent.
Chen Fei’er is a very clever woman. She decisively invited Lu Chen to talk privately, and wanted to buy the right to cover the song.
What she really wanted was to establish an important cooperative relationship with Lu Chen.
Sure enough, Lu Chen didn’t let her down.
Chen Fei’er was in a good mood: “That’s great…”
She thought for a moment and said, “Why don’t I invite you to dinner tonight? You promised to write a song especially for me.”
“We can have a chat over dinner…”
“How about this? You decide where to eat, and I’ll pay for it?”
“Do you drive?”
Lu Chen: “Er…”
He couldn’t keep up with the thinking of the Queen of Sweet Songs at all.
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TN: There’s a teaser for the next chapter.
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