Yang Yuying is going through hardships, fighting her way out of the huge wave of Spring Festival migrant workers, and has just arrived in Guangzhou.()()
Spring Festival travel has always been a headache for the transportation department, and in 1991, the Ministry of Civil Affairs also had a headache.
Since the opening up, more and more farmers have poured into the city, causing a series of security and administrative problems. This wave of migrant workers reached its peak two years ago, and many railway lines across the country were blocked and paralyzed after the Spring Festival.
, at the same time, the security of some big cities has also deteriorated sharply.
Many farmers cannot find jobs or even a place to stay after moving to the city. They don’t have much money with them, so they have only two choices if they want to survive. One is to turn to crime, and the other is to become a beggar or a homeless person.
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No matter which one you choose, it will be a headache for the relevant city management departments.
As a result, when the wave of migrant workers broke out again during the Spring Festival last year, the Central Ministry of Civil Affairs directly issued a document requiring all localities to cut off the "blind flow" of people trying to persuade people to return.
The so-called blind flow refers to farmers and disaster victims who blindly flow into cities.
This time, Yang Yuying became a blind tourist. She didn't even have time to get on the train to Guangzhou. She was stopped by the local police at the station. She waited for more than a week, until the passenger flow during the Spring Festival decreased, and then Yang Yuying followed.
The teacher came to Guangzhou smoothly.
At this moment, Yang Yuying was standing in despair on the streets of Guangzhou. Next to her was a beautiful woman of about 30 years old.
"Sister, what should I do?" Yang Yuying looked at the woman for help.
The woman's name is Shao Yufen. She used to be a singer in the Jiangxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe. She was also Shao Yufen's former teacher and senior. Just last year, Shao Yufen resolutely resigned from the provincial song and dance troupe and came to Guangzhou with a letter of introduction from the troupe leader.
.Want to join New Era Audio and Video Company.
Yang Yuying had just been admitted to the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe for less than a year. She heard that her teacher was going to a big city to make a career, so she immediately followed him out.
New Era Audio and Video Company is affiliated to the Propaganda Department of Guangzhou City. To put it bluntly, it is a private company with the sign of the Propaganda Department. But the problem is that the company's equity has never been clearly distinguished. It is not clear at all whether it is public, private or a public-private partnership.
. Even if the shares are originally clear, some people will make it unclear when you become bigger.
When Shao Yufen and Yang Yuying found New Era Records last year, their hit man Chen Ke had already been poached by Ye Zipei. Two singers from other provinces who were not very famous would have had no chance of signing into the record company if they had not met Bole.
Fortunately, Shao Yufen had a letter of introduction from an acquaintance, and both her and Yang Yuying's singing skills were good. New Era Audio and Video Company still signed them. However, things did not develop as smoothly as they imagined. Not only was it a long way to go to release records for them,
No timetable. There are very few opportunities to make even a small amount of money by covering foreign songs.
Since there was no fixed income, Shao Yufen had no choice but to take her student Yang Yuying to the show. Later, she sang in a song and dance hall and earned several hundred yuan a month.
Although she failed to become a singer, Yang Yuying was quite satisfied with her monthly income of several hundred yuan. So after returning home for the New Year, Yang Yuying immediately followed Shao Yufen to Guangzhou. Who would have thought that the song and dance hall where they were stationed
The door was closed. I heard that a murder occurred during the Spring Festival. When the police came to investigate the case, they discovered that this dance hall did not have a formal license at all. It was naturally closed.
Shao Yufen looked at the locked door and sighed: "We can only go to other dance halls."
Yang Yuying followed Shao Yufen to the roadside station and couldn't help but said: "Sister, singing in the dance hall all the time is not an option. I don't even dare to tell my family about it."
Shao Yufen frowned and comforted: "There will always be a way."
These days, in the eyes of most people, song and dance halls are places where filth and gangsters gather. But the provincial song and dance troupe they were in before was extremely glamorous.
I quit my job in the provincial song and dance troupe and went to the sea to sing in a song and dance hall. If this kind of thing were known to my former colleagues and family members, they would be too embarrassed to go back.
Yang Yuying said pessimistically: "What can be done? The female singer that the company is currently promoting is Zhou Bingqian, and the remaining resources have been divided up by several other singers. It is our turn to release a record, and we don't know when we will have to wait."
Zhou Bingqian is the only singer signed by New Era Audio and Video Company whose record sales exceed one million. The Erhu pure music tapes released this year have sold more than 100,000 boxes.
Shao Yufen was also pessimistic about her future. She suddenly said to Yang Yuying: "How about we try to remove Xiongfei Records?"
Yang Yuying bit her lower lip and said, "There are many great singers in Xiongfei Records. I'm afraid we have no hope."
"That's it," Shao Yufen made up her mind, "I won't go to the dance hall to perform today. I'll dress up properly and try my luck at recording."
Shao Yufen took Yang Yuying to a hair salon and spent a lot of money to get a fashionable perm. Then she went back to the rental house and changed her body and clothes before setting off for Xiongfei Records.
As soon as the two women entered the company, they were stopped by the front desk and asked: "You two ladies, what do you want?"
After all, Yang Yuying was young and stood nervously behind Shao Yufen, not knowing how to speak.
Shao Yufen was much more generous. She smiled and said: "Hello, we used to be singers in the Jiangxi Provincial Song and Dance Troupe. We hope to join your company."
The front desk obviously encountered this kind of thing often. He pointed to the corridor in front with a smile and said: "You two can go to the Artists Department and try it."
"Thank you!" Shao Yufen was stunned for a moment. She had prepared a long speech to convince the other party, but she didn't expect that the receptionist of Xiongfei Records was so easy to talk to.
When they arrived at the reception room of the Artists Department, the two of them were greeted by the company's sound engineer. The sound engineer didn't talk nonsense and said directly: "Sing a song that you are best at, no matter what style it is."
"A cappella?" Shao Yufen asked.
The sound engineer asked funnyly: "Do you want me to have the microphone and speakers brought to you?"
"Haha, no need," Shao Yufen said quickly, "I will sing a song called "The Moon Represents My Heart" by Teresa Teng. Well, cough. You asked me how deeply I love you, how much I love you..."
When Shao Yufen started singing, the sound engineer closed his eyes and listened. When she finished singing the whole song, the sound engineer opened his eyes and said: "You are very skilled in singing. I believe you are from a provincial song and dance troupe. From the singing skills
I can't find any major flaws at all, only a few minor flaws in a few places."
Shao Yufen was excited when she heard the sound engineer's comments, but the smile on her face quickly froze.
"But," the sound engineer's tone suddenly changed. "The song you sang has no emotion, it's too mechanical, and your timbre is not special. For a singer like you, to be honest, I don't understand
If you have passed a lot, it will be difficult to develop well in the music world."
After the sound engineer finished speaking, he stood up and walked out. After listening to the song "The Moon Represents My Heart", he was no longer interested in listening to Yang Yuying sing anymore.
Yang Yuying was stunned for a moment. Then she said to Shao Yufen, who was in a dazed state: "Sister, why is he gone? I haven't started singing yet."
Shao Yufen came back to her senses and said with a wry smile: "Forget it, let's go."
"No, I'm here already, and I won't be willing to give it a try without singing a song." After Yang Yuying finished speaking, she chased outside.
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Seeing that Kang Jianfei seemed to be very interested in Mao Ning, Ye Zipei called someone to call Mao Ning to the company after finishing lunch.
"To promote the Little Tigers in the mainland, we must find the right opportunity. For example, large-scale events such as the Spring Festival Gala, or after disasters. Arrange for them to come to the mainland to perform charity performances, and we must increase their popularity as soon as possible." In the conference room.
, Kang Jianfei said to the manager responsible for market distribution.
The manager said: "Don't worry, Mr. Kang, we will make a complete marketing plan soon."
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "Everyone is still doing a good job in the market. But when it comes to the selection and training of singers, shouldn't we be more active instead of waiting for singers to recommend themselves or to recruit famous singers?
"
The director of the Artists Department asked cautiously: "How to be active?"
Kang Jianfei said: "It's a singing contest."
The director explained: "Mr. Kang, we have also held singing competitions. However, the scope of influence is very small, and the harvest is not great. On the contrary, a lot of money has been invested, and the gains outweigh the losses."
Kang Jianfei asked: "Have you watched the program on Hong Kong Phoenix TV?"
"I've seen it." The manager of the Artists Department nodded. Hong Kong TV programs can be watched in many places in Guangdong.
Kang Jianfei asked again: "Where's "The Voice of China"? Have you seen it?"
"Mr. Kang, do you mean to hold a TV singing competition?" the director of the artist department wondered, "but we don't have a TV station."
Kang Jianfei said: "Cooperate with the TV station."
The director smiled bitterly and explained: "Mr. Kang, there are some things in the Mainland that are difficult to explain in detail. It is okay for our company to co-organize a TV singing contest with Guangdong TV Station, but if we want to cooperate with CCTV, things will be complicated.
The China Record Corporation might jump out to pick peaches halfway."
Kang Jianfei finally understood that what works in Hong Kong will become completely different in mainland China. Although Xiongfei Records has the resources of the Ye family, it is managed by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Propaganda Department, and the China Record Corporation
Close contact with cultural and publicity units.
If Xiongfei Records cooperates with CCTV to really make the TV singing contest popular, then China Record Corporation may really come in and pick it up for free.
Normally, Ye Zipei would take charge of this kind of meeting. Today, she kept quiet and didn't speak, letting Kang Jianfei do his best. Only now did he say: "Let's cooperate with Guangdong TV Station first. No company here dares to do so."
Compete for business with Xiongfei Records."
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "That's it. Guangdong is now holding a TV singing competition, but the advertisements need to be nationwide to attract singers from other provinces and cities to sign up."
There are no set-top boxes in this era, and there are not many closed-circuit television channels. It is difficult for northerners to watch the programs of southern provincial stations. Cooperating with Guangdong TV Station is the next best option. It is best to cooperate directly with CCTV.
Because CCTV can be seen by people all over the country.
The meeting being held now was not a formal meeting, it was just Kang Jianfei calling the company's management to have a chat, and everyone sat together to discuss the company's development.
After only chatting for more than half an hour, Kang Jianfei announced that the meeting was adjourned.
As soon as the managers and directors of each department left, Chen Ke directly led Mao Ning into the conference room to show him.
Mao Ning learned on the phone that the boss wanted to see him. At this time, she excitedly stretched out her hands and bowed to greet him: "Hello, Mr. Kang."
"Not bad, he looks very handsome." Kang Jianfei nodded with satisfaction.
Chen Ke smiled and said: "A Ning is not only handsome, but also a good singer. An Ning, please sing a song for Mr. Kang."
What surprised Kang Jianfei was that Mao Ning actually chose a love song by Wang Jie, and sang it with a unique taste.
The main purpose of Kang Jianfei's trip back to Guangzhou was because Li Ningyu got married and had a child, which caused Xiongfei Records to lose a major pillar. He wanted to use his foresight to discover and cultivate one or two powerful singers, and Mao Ning was the one.
The first thing that caught his eye.
Everything before was foreshadowing. After Mao Ning finished singing, Kang Jianfei nodded and praised: "Old Chen, you have found a good idea. I suddenly thought of a Mandarin song I composed before. It is very suitable for Mao Ning to sing."
Ye Zipei glanced at Mao Ning in surprise. Kang Jianfei rarely had the opportunity to write songs by himself. She quickly patted Mao Ning, who was still confused, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Kang."
"Ah?" Mao Ning was reminded by Ye Zipei, and after reacting, she said ecstatically. "Thank you, Mr. Kang. Thank you, Mr. Kang."
Kang Jianfei recalled for a moment, then wrote the lyrics and music of "The Sound of the Waves Are Still", and then said to Chen Ke in a pretentious manner: "Lao Chen, you can handle the arrangement of this song. I'll go back first.
Don’t give it away.”
Chen Ke had been watching from the side while Kang Jianfei was writing the song. At this time, he was holding the sheet music of "The Sound of the Waves Still" and watching Kang Jianfei leave. He sighed: "Mr. Kang is really talented."
Mao Ning came over to read the lyrics and asked: "Teacher Chen, is this song nice?"
Chen Ke rolled his eyes at Mao Ning and said, "You're lucky, kid."
Kang Jianfei pretended to be cool and left, leaving only a handsome figure behind. But as soon as he reached the corner of the corridor, he saw a petite figure rushing towards him, and then slammed into his arms.
If Kang Jianfei hadn't discovered that the other person was a woman, he would have kicked him away under the conditioned reflex of self-protection.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I bumped into you." Yang Yuying apologized repeatedly, then turned the corner and looked around, then turned back and asked Kang Jianfei, "Excuse me, did you see someone passing here just now?"
"Who are you looking for?" Kang Jianfei did not recognize the girl with permed hair in front of him.
Yang Yuying thought Kang Jianfei was an employee of Xiongfei Records. She said: "He is from the artist department of your company. He left before he heard me sing."
Ye Zipei, who was next to him, asked with a smile: "Little sister, are you a singer who wants to join Xiongfei Records?"
Yang Yuying nodded repeatedly: "Yes, sister, you are also a singer of Xiongfei Company, right?"
Ye Zipei thought this girl was very interesting, and she said amusedly: "Then sing a song for me. If you sing well, I will recommend you to the company."
"Really? Then I can sing." Yang Yuying said happily.
Yang Yuying raps and sings without any hesitation. What she sang was clearly the famous song "Dream of Water Village" written by Kang Jianfei to Li Lingyu.
"Spring dusk,
Please accompany me to the water town in my dreams.
Let the waving hands,
drifting in the mist
…”
After only singing two or three lines, Kang Jianfei felt something was wrong. The resolution of Yang Yuying's voice was so high that anyone who had heard her sing could easily identify this voice.
Putting aside other messy things, from a purely singing point of view, Yang Yuying's sweet songs are definitely at the level of a queen, and can be compared with Wang Fei.
"Dream of the Water Village" is a gentle and fresh Chinese-style song. It is surprisingly filled with sugar when sung by Yang Yuying. Just listening to her singing may put you at risk of developing diabetes.
As soon as Yang Yuying finished singing, Kang Jianfei asked immediately: "What's your name?"
Yang Yuying said: "My real name is Yang Gangli, but now I have a stage name named Yang Yuying."
Sure enough, it was Yang Yuying. Kang Jianfei couldn't laugh or cry when he looked at her current look: heavy makeup, perm, lipstick, and randomly matched clothes, she looked exactly like a hair salon girl ten years later.
Kang Jianfei asked Ye Zipei: "How do you feel?"
After tasting it carefully, Ye Zipei said: "The sound is very sweet, sweeter than Li Ningyu."
Kang Jianfei curled his lips and said, "It's just that my image isn't up to par. I'm too mature. I need to adjust it."
Ye Zipei asked: "What else do you have in mind?"
Kang Jianfei said: "Didn't Li Ningyu temporarily withdraw from the music scene because of her pregnancy? Her status as the Queen of Sweet Songs should have an heir."
"Are you going to support her as the next sweet song queen?" Ye Zipei asked in surprise. She didn't expect Kang Jianfei to be so optimistic about Yang Yuying.
"Don't worry, I have an idea. You wait in the company first," Kang Jianfei turned to Yang Yuying and said, "Come with me."
Yang Yuying listened to the conversation between the two. Although she couldn't quite understand it, she could still tell that the two seemed to be the leaders of the company and were preparing to promote her as a singer.
Yang Yuying happily followed Kang Jianfei away, but Ye Zipei did not follow. She did not ask Kang Jianfei what he was doing with Yang Yuying, and she didn't think Kang Jianfei would have any lust for the little girl - Yang Yuying's dress deducted points too seriously.
Shao Yufen caught up and asked Yang Yuying, "Who is this man?"
Yang Yuying: "The leader of Xiongfei Company."
Shao Yufen asked curiously: "Where are you going?"
"I don't know." Yang Yuying shook her head and said.
Soon they found out. Kang Jianfei took Yang Yuying directly into a nearby hairdresser and said to the barber: "Straighten her hair."
When Yang Yuying heard this, she quickly protected her hair and said, "I just permed it today and it cost me 10 yuan."
Kang Jianfei said amusedly: "Then do you want to be a singer, or do you want to keep your curly hair?"
Yang Yuying immediately corrected her attitude, sat down on the chair and let the barber do whatever she wanted. (To be continued...)
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