In the 1990s, this was Singles' Day, which was very popular because of campus culture.
Most of what single men and women think about on this day is to hug together for warmth and think about how to get out of singles and other philosophical issues of life.
However, no one could have imagined that today, more than ten years later, such a day would be defined by an Internet tycoon named Ma as a complete online promotion event.
No one will think about life on Singles' Day. What everyone needs to pay attention to on this day is the overwhelming marketing information on the Internet. For this reason, they are willing to fall into the consumption trap and empty their wallets that they have accumulated over the year.
No coincidence.
The last day of the International Beer Festival also happens to be Singles' Day.
November 11, 1994, Friday night.
This is the end of the work week for office workers and the beginning of weekend entertainment.
There are many family tourists, and there are also many single men and women who want to have a wonderful encounter.
All in all, the Window to the World this night was packed with people.
As for the Beer Baby Draft Finals starting tonight, the atmosphere was even more lively.
As one of the reporters, Qu Ying was also arranged to be at the finals.
But unlike most reporters at the scene, the person Qu Ying wanted to interview was a man named Chu Tianyao.
According to her investigation, Chu Tianyao is the general manager of Xingyao Liquor and the planner of the Shenzhen International Beer Festival.
So Qu Ying squeezed through the crowd, trying to find Chu Tianyao in the venue.
As the person in charge of the organizer, Chu Tianyao will definitely appear at the venue tonight.
at this time.
That's right backstage at the Beer Baby Talent Contest.
Guo Yun had already put on makeup and looked at herself in the mirror, excited but cheering herself up at the same time.
She never expected that she would be able to see Chu Tianyao, the person in charge of the organizer, today.
Although Chu Tianyao said nothing, it seemed like it was just a simple interview.
But Guo Yun is not stupid. She has already asked several other contestants, and they don't even know who Chu Tianyao is, let alone get such treatment to meet Mr. Chu in person.
Guo Yun had a vague guess, but she also knew how to keep it secret until the final result came out.
"Hurry, hurry, the finalists are getting ready to play."
In the background, the staff's urging could be heard.
Guo Yun glanced at herself in the mirror.
This is the first time in twenty years that she has seen herself so beautiful.
"I will not be a female worker for the rest of my life and use a sewing machine for the rest of my life... Absolutely not!"
Guo Yun secretly cheered herself up, then turned around and walked towards the front desk with a determined look on her face.
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The beer draft competition has entered finals night.
At this time, Chu Tianyao was accompanying Mr. Smith and his party to visit the Oktoberfest venue.
"Mr. Chu, I heard that you are holding a model contest tonight?"
Smith, who was wearing a suit, handed the wine glass in his hand to someone else, and then asked Chu Tianyao with great interest.
"Yes, Mr. Smith, if you are interested, I can have someone arrange a stand for you."
Seeing the other party's interested look, Chu Tianyao also smiled.
"You know, there are quite a few such model competitions in the United States, but this is the first time I have participated in such an event in China."
Smith said with a faint smile.
As soon as these words came out, Chu Tianyao naturally understood what the other party meant.
Immediately, Chu Tianyao just gave an order to Lu Qiuyu behind him, and the group of people turned towards the scene of Beer Baby.
At the Sydney Opera House themed venue.
In the splendid theme park, tonight is an unprecedented event.
Guo Yun and other beer babies who have entered the top eight will compete for the real champion in the next competition.
And the gold content of this championship is naturally extremely attractive.
Not only the cash reward of 100,000 yuan, but also an advertising contract that can realize the dream of becoming a star.
Therefore, the eight people tonight have already tried their best.
Just when the game was going on, with the cheers from the scene, a stand was located closest to the stage.
The figures of Chu Tianyao and his party appeared here.
Qu Ying searched for a long time in the crowd, and finally saw Chu Tianyao's figure in the stands about ten meters away.
However, at the same time, she saw not only Chu Tianyao, but also several people standing beside Chu Tianyao.
President Li of the Guangdong Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Han Guangqiao, deputy director of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau.
And Smith, who was chatting and laughing with Chu Tianyao at the moment.
As a location reporter for Guangdong Satellite TV, Qu Ying once had the honor to meet Smith at a press conference.
What she never expected was that this International Beer Festival could attract such heavyweights to participate.
"It's actually Ambassador Smith. This matter must be reported to the station director immediately!"
This was the first thought that came to Qu Ying's mind after seeing Smith.
For such a big news, their Guangdong TV station didn't know anything about it beforehand.
However, at the next moment, Qu Ying's face turned pale.
Without a phone, she was in such a crowded place and had no way to ask for instructions from her station manager.
"Forget it, never mind!"
With a look of determination in her eyes, Qu Ying decided to take a risk, even if she didn't get anyone's permission.
Under brilliant lights.
With the eight contestants completing the catwalk, the finals have come to the final and exciting voting stage.
On the stage, Guo Yun was naturally nervous because she could not accept her failure.
After all, the experience of the past few days was like a dream, and every time she returned to that dilapidated slum alley, looking at her father who was paralyzed in bed due to alcoholism, and her younger brothers and sisters who needed to be supported by herself, she always felt that it was all so
's unreal.
She doesn't want to live that kind of life anymore, and this talent show is her only chance to change her destiny.
Guo Yun turned her eyes, bypassing the group of supporters in the audience who were shouting her name crazily, and looked at the stands on one side of the stage.
There, a familiar figure was smiling at him.
That is to say, seeing the smile on Chu Tianyao's face, the tension in Guo Yun's heart seemed to lighten a bit.
On the stage, the final vote data has been tallied.
The male host held the card in his hand and strode into everyone's sight.
At the scene, the quiet sound of a needle dropping could be heard, and Guo Yun could even hear her own heartbeat.
"She comes from a poor family. She also has a father who is paralyzed in bed and a pair of younger brothers and sisters under ten years old who need to be taken care of. During the day, she works on the sewing machine in the garment factory day after day, earning a meager monthly salary.
The salary supports the family..."
The host introduced.
He choked up while speaking. Although his acting skills were a bit exaggerated, this did not prevent him from successfully portraying to the public the image of a slum girl struggling bravely.
Just when everyone was wondering who this strong slum girl was.
boom!
With a sound effect, a huge spotlight suddenly shined on Guo Yun.
"Let us congratulate this lucky girl from the slums, Guo Yun!"
As the host's words came out, the audience burst into thunderous applause.
At this moment, Guo Yun, who was under the spotlight, could not stop crying in front of everyone.