blueteamnovel Chapter 22 Negotiating with CCTV
Chapter 22 Negotiating with CCTV
At this moment, Lin Hanjiang was naturally unaware of the discussion surrounding him.
The sun was shining brightly on a weekend morning.
Several lilac bushes in front of the staff dormitory of the China Conservatory of Music are in full bloom, with clusters of pale purple inflorescences, and their fragrance, carried by the warm breeze, drifts faintly in the air.
Lin Hanjiang and Zhang Yegang had just arrived at Professor Jin Tielin's door.
The person who opened the door was the teacher's wife, Ma Qiuhua.
She clearly knew she had important guests today, and was dressed much more formally than she usually is at home.
A light beige short-sleeved polyester shirt, the fabric crisp, the collar neatly turned up, with a navy blue knitted cardigan over it.
He wore a pair of impeccably pressed dark gray trousers and a pair of spotless black flat leather shoes.
Her hair was styled into a simple and neat bun, revealing her smooth forehead and dignified eyebrows and eyes.
Upon seeing the two, Ma Qiuhua immediately smiled warmly and stepped aside, saying, "Xiao Ye, Han Jiang is here? Come in quickly, have a seat. Your teacher is talking with Director Ge from CCTV."
"Hello, Master's wife, sorry to bother you." Lin Hanjiang and Zhang Ye quickly greeted her.
"Hey, what do you mean by disturbing me? Come in quickly." Ma Qiuhua smiled, then quickly added in a low voice, "Hanjiang, stay calm, your teacher knows what he's doing."
In the living room, Jin Tielin and Ge Yanping were sitting on either side of a sofa covered with a white openwork tablecloth.
Ge Yanping wasn't wearing his work vest today; instead, he wore a light gray polyester short-sleeved shirt and had a slightly ingratiating smile on his face as he leaned forward to listen to Jin Tielin speak.
On the coffee table in front of me were two cups of steaming tea and a small dish of snacks prepared by my master's wife.
Upon seeing Lin Hanjiang and Zhang Ye enter, Ge Yanping immediately stood up, quickly stepped forward, and extended his hand from afar, his smile instantly brightening several degrees:
"Oh, Lin Hanjiang, it's great to finally see you. I watched the whole show last night, and the ratings hit a new high. Your rendition of 'The Story of Spring' truly touched the hearts of people all over the country."
He gripped my hand tightly and warmly.
Lin Hanjiang shook hands with him respectfully and modestly: "Director Ge, you flatter me. You've worked hard."
"Sit down, everyone sit down."
Jin Tielin spoke, his tone calm and unreadable.
Ma Qiuhua brought tea to Lin Hanjiang and Zhang Yeye, and the two thanked her and sat down.
Jin Tielin picked up his teacup, blew on the floating leaves, and slowly began to speak:
"Hanjiang, Director Ge is here today mainly on behalf of the station to talk to you about cooperation. There may have been some minor misunderstandings in communication before, but it was all for work, so let's not take it to heart."
His words were measured and balanced, both acknowledging the misunderstanding and offering a way out for both parties.
Ge Yanping immediately chimed in, his face beaming with sincerity: "Yes, yes, Professor Jin is right, it's all a misunderstanding. It was mainly due to our poor work arrangements. Lin is a rare talent, and with a renowned teacher like Professor Jin guiding her, her future is limitless!"
He paused, then naturally changed the subject, "Well, after the program aired last night, the response was unprecedentedly enthusiastic. The station's leaders attach great importance to it and feel that young singers like Lin, who are not only talented in songwriting and singing but also deeply loved by the public, are exactly the kind of young artists that CCTV's arts and entertainment programs need to strongly support and promote. So, the main reason I'm here today is to discuss two things with Lin."
Lin Hanjiang nodded, signaling him to continue.
Ge Yanping leaned forward slightly, looking at Lin Hanjiang with an air of sincerity:
"First, regarding follow-up interviews and reports. The station plans to do a more in-depth feature, fully showcasing your musical talent and creative journey. Of course, we've also heard that you've made an exclusive arrangement with Guangdong TV..."
At this point, a helpless smile of understanding appeared on his face.
Ultimately, it was Ge Yanping's own cleverness that backfired, causing him to give up the opportunity.
If it were a group interview, CCTV would definitely have more say, and if it were broadcast an hour earlier, the ratings would be much higher.
"We completely respect that. After the exclusive interview airs, let's collaborate again to maintain the buzz. What do you think?"
Lin Hanjiang listened quietly, without immediately expressing his opinion, and looked at the teacher.
Jin Tielin took a sip of tea, remaining noncommittal.
Ge Yanping, observing the situation, threw out a second bait, clearly one he valued even more:
"The second thing is even more far-reaching. Our leaders greatly admire you and think you have great potential. The station is interested in inviting you to sign a contract and become a special guest singer on our CCTV arts and entertainment programs. In the future, you can frequently appear on our flagship programs like 'Variety Show' and 'Rotating Stage' to perform your works. This is an opportunity that many professional troupe actors would kill for."
As he spoke, he observed Lin Hanjiang's reaction, his tone carrying a clear seduction.
Signed a contract with CCTV?
Special guest?
If this condition had been in place a month ago, it would have been nothing short of a shortcut to success for any music conservatory student.
Even Zhang Ye, in the beginning, accumulated experience through competitions and performances before gradually gaining access to such a platform.
At this moment, Jin Tielin put down his teacup.
He looked at Ge Yanping, his face as serious as ever, his voice steady and clear: "Director Ge, we appreciate the station's good intentions. However, regarding the signing of a contract, I'm afraid it's not appropriate."
Ge Yanping's smile froze slightly: "Professor Jin, what do you mean?"
"This is how I've planned Hanjiang's path."
Jin Tielin said calmly.
"He has a formal music academy background, with his roots in folk vocal music. Conventionally, after graduation, he would join a national-level arts troupe, such as the General Political Department, the Navy Political Department, or the Central National Orchestra, which is the proper path. Once in a troupe, one is required to go to the military and grassroots levels to serve workers, peasants, and soldiers. His tasks are to perform and to hone his skills, which requires a lot of time and energy. If he signs with CCTV and becomes a so-called special guest, it will be difficult to coordinate his tasks and discipline with the troupe. This may not be a good thing for his long-term artistic development."
These words are reasonable and well-founded.
It clarifies the path for cultivating Lin Hanjiang, but also implies a reserved attitude towards the relatively loose form of signing singers with television stations, which may lean towards commercial exposure.
This is Jin Tielin, who, even when facing a giant like CCTV, still adheres to his principles of artistic inheritance and the training of his disciples.
Zhang Ye is still a graduate student, which is why Jin Tielin let her perform.
Lin Hanjiang was different; he didn't pursue a master's degree and left after graduation.
Jin Tielin was already making plans for him, but Lin Hanjiang's last statement about singing popular music and getting involved in mainstream music had given him quite a headache.
The songs sung in this singing competition are so good.
I reckon he won't even need to recommend them much; getting into the performing arts troupe will be a piece of cake for them.