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 stopped to look at the snowy scenery and praised 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 crew might not pick up on other guests, but Cao Xuan still dared to neglect him, especially when many people in the program crew were employees of Fanxing.
If the boss is left to speak for himself and is left in the cold, then 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.
"This Wuling Mountain was specially found by the director team. The scenery and terrain are quite good, but after all, it is our first time to do this kind of slow variety show, and many things are still not considered enough.
There are not many pastoral elements and the playability is too low. We will learn from our experience in the following seasons and find a more suitable location for shooting.”
"Indeed, I also made up for a few sessions before coming here. It seems that I only broke 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. Every guest is like this."
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 at the entrance of the village to bask in the sun. When they saw Cao Xuan, they seemed to recognize him 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 sings 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, so why have you retired? Our lovely family has heard you sing, and we listen to it every Spring Festival Gala." There was a hunchbacked old lady next to him who also echoed: "I still have the calendar you took at home.
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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. 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 you can 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. He used to always have 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, please help me pass it on 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 that 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 likely to take photos with Cao Xuan when they meet him.
It's just that Cao Xuan was used to preparing these things in his early years, and he had to sign
There are just fewer names, not none, so the old rule is still maintained.
Cao Xuan doesn't feel like other artists who work 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 the old lady for more than ten minutes, and finally moved a small bench to join the village intelligence center. In the end, after analyzing whether the third daughter-in-law next door had gained 20 pounds or was pregnant with her second child,
After giving birth, Cao Xuan waved goodbye to the group of old men and women, and continued to the mushroom house.
.........bang bang bang "Is 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 calmer and 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 very 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 actually university teachers. People in the industry generally call them surname + teacher.
The two of them called Cao Xuan slightly different. 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 interact with each other. In fact, most of them call them Mr. Cao, and sometimes they call them by their first names. As for Xuan Ge, Xuan Zi, etc., it is inappropriate. Calling them by their first names may seem a bit stiff, but in fact, Teacher He calls them very softly.
It's very close, but it feels like the relationship between the two is better than the slightly neutral title of Teacher Cao.
The three of them chatted for a while, but the young man next to them remained silent and looked at Cao Xuan blankly, like a fool.
It was Teacher He who took the initiative to introduce: "Dahua, you must know this, Cao Xuan, Teacher Cao, who is also the idol you have always thought about." Liu Xianhua, whose nickname is 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. I graduated from Berklee College of Music. I... I have been your fan since I was a child. You are my idol. 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 recommended 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 him, and Dahua's eyes shone. Seeing that Cao Xuan was still carrying the suitcase, he quickly took it and said, "I'll come, I'll come. Teacher, please rest." "Okay, I have the discernment."
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, which will be of great use." "I will definitely complete the mission."
Dahua was full of fighting spirit, and then he carried his suitcase and led Cao Xuan in a very stupid way. The puppy in the courtyard came to sniff the newcomers, but he chased him away. I have to say, this guy is indeed a bit of a variety show
Talented and good at catching jokes, 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 now it's too cold, so we can only go into the back room."
"It's quite nice. 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 yards, and he gets tired of eating in the shade in the summer.
On the contrary, it is winter, and because of the installation of air conditioning and floor heating, this scene of gathering around the stove 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 any at home.
People love to suffer the cold without him, so the times are not many.
Today, two or three old friends gather together to eat and chat. It is a completely different feeling than entertaining oneself 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 window of the yard, 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 grimaced 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 took a funny photo of him 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. He couldn't help but feel happy, but he also felt a little emotional.
"When I visited my master's house for the first time, I was extremely excited. My performance was not as good as his. I didn't even know where to put my hands." "Indeed, this kind of reaction is normal when you meet a senior you like to admire.
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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 now will become a memory.
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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, but we killed it right away or the program team prepared it for us."
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.
"You can't eat these. They are family members. We will get the mutton from the program team by completing tasks."
".....Fine."
Cao Xuan has nothing to complain about. They are family members, and other sheep should die. Anyway, guests can do as they please.
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 was nothing more than tormenting the guests and refusing to get something for nothing, but in fact it had no positive effect. He just managed it. When he heard that the task was to chop firewood, the youngest Dahua immediately showed off and shouted that he would complete the task by himself.
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"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 a 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 so embarrassed by the laughter that he hurriedly started over again. This time he held his breath and concentrated, but the chopped log was split into two halves, and then he lifted it up and chopped it into thin pieces.
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 can only use stupid methods more often.
I was exhausted after only 20 minutes, and I was sweating profusely, panting, and the ax became heavier and heavier.
"Young man, you need to exercise more."
Cao Xuan shook his head and commented, 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 seems smooth and easy, unlike Dahua just now, who looks extremely fierce, but feels tired within two seconds. Dahua said that he is good at chopping firewood, which he just learned on the show, and
It's just a little bit better than someone who hasn't done it before.
Cao Xuan was really a child. When he was a child, coal was not commonly available, 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 he was in 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 just over 20 minutes. Moreover, the wood stems were thinner and the blades were sharper. After decades of fitness, Cao Xuan’s physical fitness was not limited.
When it comes to work, it's a top-notch job.
As for the occasional fierce battle between the two palaces of the East and West, Cao Xuan personally believes that it is due to internal reasons or poor condition, and is not a crime of war.
After swinging the ax for more than ten minutes, his face was not red, he was not out of breath, but there was a slight sweat on his forehead. He even started to move his body, and he became more and more energetic. Dahua originally wanted to take over when Cao Xuan was tired, but Cao Xuan was beaten.
Xuan disliked his clumsiness, so he directly arranged for someone to help lay out the 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 Second Palace is now at a wolf-like age.
