At night.
On the Spring Festival Gala production team.
When Zhang Ye returned, the news also spread.
"What?"
"A deaf-mute dance troupe?"
"Migrant workers?"
"A cross-dresser?"
"W-What kind of people are they!"
"What is Director Zhang thinking?"
"Yeah, just what kind of acts are on the new program list?"
"No, how can this work!"
"That's right, this … this is too casual!"
When the new program list was released, everyone was very excited. No one had expected that Zhang Ye would be able to settle this in just one night. But when they found out about the performers that Zhang Ye had invited, everyone felt like vomiting blood. They thought to themselves that this was even worse than those acts that were rejected during the first approval session!
Even the leaders were alarmed!
The executives of the Spring Festival Gala's organizing committee could no longer sit still!
Over there, Zhang Ye was leading the production team's staff to inspect the progress of the stage. Before they could reach the venue, they were stopped by the organizing committee's executives.
...
Not far away from them.
The Naval Song Troupe was rehearsing. They were the celebrity troupe of the Spring Festival Gala, and their acts would appear on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala almost every year. But this year, there was a problem. All of the acts from the first approval session had been canceled, and this made Liu Dazhi, who was leading the group, very anxious. They had to pull a lot of strings before they finally managed to arrange a time for the Spring Festival Gala production team to take a look at a new act.
But who could have expected that Zhang Ye would appear!
And the executives of the organizing committee!
The group of ladies and youngsters behind them all got very excited!
"Quick, look!"
"It's Zhang Ye!"
"What are they saying?"
"Why aren't they moving?"
Among them, the most excited one was a young lady.
She wasn't very old and looked to be in her twenties.
It was Teacher Zhang!
It was him in person!
Hu Die's eyes were staring straight ahead. She wished she could run up to Zhang Ye and have a good look at him!
She really liked Zhang Ye. Even before Zhang Ye became famous, Hu Die was already a fan of his. In order to catch a glimpse of Zhang Ye, she had even spent two months of her hard-earned savings to buy a ticket from a scalper for a King of Masked Singers concert that was very far back. When she saw Zhang Ye singing in the rain, she was so excited that she cried.
When she found out that Zhang Ye had become the executive director of the Spring Festival Gala, Little Hu Die decided that she must definitely go on the Spring Festival Gala. She went to plead with her teachers and team leaders to get them to bring her along. However, her standards were too low and she couldn't compare to her brothers and sisters. As a result, she couldn't make it to the first approval session. Because of this, Hu Die hid in her bed and cried all night.
But she did not expect that things would take a turn for the better. As the Naval Song and Dance Troupe did not pass the first approval session, the team leader changed the program at the last minute and was missing a few dancers. Hu Die had to "pull some strings" to bring food to the teachers and wash clothes for her brothers and sisters. In the end, she really managed to get a chance to be one of the dancers. Furthermore, the moment she arrived at Central TV, she saw Zhang Ye. It was only 50 meters away, and this was the closest she had ever been to Zhang Ye!
How blissful!
Hu Die was a little mesmerized!
The team leader, Liu Dazhi, shouted in a low voice, "What are you all doing? Don't you have any discipline? Little Hu Die! Just look at how useless you are! "
Hu Die said, "They saw it too. Team Leader, why are you only scolding me?"
Liu Dazhi rolled his eyes and said, "You're the only one who can see straight!"
"Little Hu Die's eyes almost popped out."
"Hehe, you love-struck fool."
"Little Top has become a love-struck fool."
Her brothers and sisters laughed at her.
Liu Dazhi harrumphed. "Go, stand aside as punishment."
Hu Die scowled miserably. "Again?"
Liu Dazhi said, "You're the one with the worst foundation in the troupe. We've already made an exception by bringing you along to broaden your horizons. If you don't work hard, who else should we punish if not you?"
Hu Die said aggrievedly, "OK."
Liu Dazhi said, "Don't stop until I tell you to."
Hu Die walked to the side. Amidst everyone's laughter, she turned around and started spinning in circles — this was the "standing punishment" method of the Naval Song and Dance Troupe. They did not just have to stand still, but had to spin until they felt dizzy. This sort of "standing punishment" was not something that most people would be able to do. A normal person would not be able to stand still after spinning ten times. But as dancers, they could hold on for a little longer. Some of them could do it for five minutes, while others could do it for ten minutes. Of course, there was also a weirdo in the Naval Song and Dance Troupe, and that was Hu Die!
How long could she spin for?
No one knew!
Because no one had ever seen her get dizzy before!
Hu Die was not as good as the big brothers and sisters of the song and dance troupe in other aspects. Singing? Just so-so. Dancing? It wasn't that amazing either. But when it came to "standing punishment," not even the entire song and dance troupe could compare to her. That was why everyone gave her a nickname — Little Top.
Hu Die tiptoed and spun in circles. Every time she turned around, she would look at Zhang Ye. Every time she turned around, she would look at Zhang Ye.
How blissful!
Hu Die was very satisfied!
Liu Dazhi shook his head in a speechless manner, thinking that this child was hopeless. Then he whispered to the others, "Director Zhang and the others are discussing some matters. When they come over later, I'll give you all a signal with my eyes. Start performing and try to attract Director Zhang's attention. That way, we'll be halfway to success. Remember, our Naval Song and Dance Troupe must have a performance on this year's Spring Festival Gala. Otherwise, none of us will get off scot-free when we get back!"
"Understood."
"We understand."
"Don't worry, Tour Guide."
…
At this moment, the discussion came to an end.
Zhang Ye had finally convinced the leaders of the organizing committee.
A leader from the Ministry of Culture said, "Alright then, we'll see how it goes during the second approval session."
Another leader gave a wry smile and said, "Director Zhang, these are the only three exceptions. Besides, if the performances don't turn out well, they'll definitely be rejected."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Trust me."
He walked around as he spoke.
Liu Dazhi hurriedly signaled with his eyes!
The song and dance troupe immediately started performing!
A female leader asked, "You've already decided on three acts?"
Zhang Ye nodded and said, "I've already decided on the other acts. I'll gather everyone within three days and start rehearsing the acts one by one."
Ha Qiqi was surprised.
Zhang Zuo looked across.
The organizing committee's leader said, "Is this a rehearsal?"
A leader said, "They're from the Naval Song and Dance Troupe, right?"
Zhang Ye didn't know what he saw, but he was taken aback and stopped in his tracks.
The others also stopped in their tracks and watched their performance.
Liu Dazhi was overjoyed. It was a success.
Hu Die was also getting excited. She wanted to stop and join her brothers and sisters in the dance, but when she remembered that the tour guide had said that she couldn't stop unless she was told to, she could only continue to stand there as a punishment. She was going crazy with anxiety. Teacher Zhang can see us! He can see us! Heavens! Can you stop making me spin! My image!
Eh?
Is Teacher Zhang looking at me?
No, no, it must be an illusion!
Assistant Director Zhang Zuo asked, "Leader Liu, how's the rehearsal going?"
Liu Dazhi hurriedly came up to him. "Yes, we've arranged for a new act to be performed by the Spring Festival Gala's organizing committee so that they can give us a look."
The leader from the Ministry of Culture was amused. He pointed over there and said, "Why is there someone who's left behind? Even her movements are different from the others. "
When Liu Dazhi saw this, he nearly died of anger. He went up and shouted in a low voice, "Aiyo, my lady, why are you still spinning! Stop, stop! "
Hu Die stopped. Her breathing was very even and she was not panting.
Liu Dazhi said in embarrassment, "I made her stand there as a punishment just now."
Ha Qiqi said interestedly, "Your punishment for standing there is very special."
"Ha, it's alright, it's alright." Liu Dazhi laughed it off.
The song and dance troupe finally finished their performance.
But Zhang Ye was not interested at all. His eyes were fixed on one person the entire time. When they all stopped, Zhang Ye suddenly asked, "What's your name?"
You?
Who was he asking?
Everyone looked left and right.
Hu Die looked startled. She pointed at herself and said, "Me?"
Zhang Ye smiled. "Yes, that's you."
Hu Die was so excited that she nearly fainted. "I-I'm Hu Die!"
Oh my god!
Teacher Zhang spoke to me!
Zhang Ye asked again, "How long did you spin for?"
Hu Die said excitedly, "Ten minutes?"
Zhang Ye said, "How long can you spin for?"
Hu Die's face was flushed red. "I-I can spin for as long as I want!"
Liu Dazhi said nervously, "Don't listen to her nonsense. In the past, the longest she could stand was three hours. I've never made her spin for more than that."
The program team's staff were dumbfounded.
"Three hours?"
"She's that good?"
"Is everyone in your song and dance troupe that good at spinning?"
Liu Dazhi wiped his sweat away. "How can that be possible? Out of everyone in the troupe, only she can do it. The others can only last for ten minutes at most. This girl might not be born dizzy, but other than spinning, she can't do anything else."
Hearing that, Hu Die lowered her head shyly.
You stinky Old Liu!
Stinky Old Liu!
Why do you keep saying bad things about me!
But at this moment, Zhang Ye said something shocking. "Can you spin for four hours?"
Hu Die was stunned. "— I can."
Zhang Ye nodded. "Alright, you can do the second approval session. I'll reserve a performance for you."
The venue burst into an uproar!
"What?"
"Director Zhang!"
"What do you mean?"
"Ah?"
Everyone was stunned!
Liu Dazhi's jaw dropped!
Hu Die was dumbfounded. "Me?"
Zhang Ye said, "Yes."
Hu Die stared. "I'm going on the Spring Festival Gala?"
Zhang Ye said, "Yes."
Hu Die said, "W-Who am I supposed to be the dance partner for?"
Zhang Ye said, "You won't be the dance partner. I'll reserve a performance for you."
Hu Die said in shock, "What performance?"
Zhang Ye said matter-of-factly, "Spinning!"
When they heard that, everyone at the venue was floored!
Spinning?
Spinning is also a performance?
Are you fucking kidding me?
The executives of the Spring Festival Gala's organizing committee nearly fainted from anger. "Director Zhang, you, you — aiyo, we don't care anymore. Do whatever you want!" The executives were so angry that they left!
Everyone was left looking at Hu Die like she was a god.
Liu Dazhi had a complicated look on his face!
The brothers and sisters of the dance team were all speechless!
Why did it have to be Little Top?
Why did it have to be her?
Unbeknownst to them, the Spring Festival Gala's production team was even more horrified than they were!
What a weirdo!
What kind of a weird performance is this!
There are so many singers out there, yet you chose two migrant workers?
There are so many dance teams out there, yet you chose a group of deaf and mute people?
There are so many actors out there, yet you chose a crossdresser instead?
There are so many dancers out there, yet you chose someone who only knows how to spin in circles?
The Spring Festival Gala's production team staff nearly fainted!
Oh my God!
Just what kind of Spring Festival Gala will this be!
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