The next day.
At noon, at the Central TV competition venue.
Today's recording location was different. It was no longer the small recording studio of the previous building, but had been changed to a large hall on the second floor of the basement, or rather, an auditorium. It could accommodate about two to three thousand people, and it was not a small venue. This place was originally only used for small galas, but today, it was used for the National Crosstalk Competition. This was the venue for the third and final round of preliminaries. The competition would be held here, and the entire process would be broadcasted live. Every contestant who had passed the first two rounds of preliminaries would draw lots to perform in sequence, so the final round of competition would be a little longer. With a hundred groups of contestants, it would take about three days.
The venue was already filled with people.
In the first row were some leaders, such as the Central TV leaders, the Crosstalk Association's President, colleagues from the Folk Arts world, and even the competition's judges. Tang Dazhang and Xu Wenxiang were sitting in the front row.
"Little Tang."
"Master Xu."
"Your two disciples are not bad."
"Hur Hur, they are still not up to par. They still need to be polished."
Many crosstalk actors were chatting with each other.
The area on the right side of the mouth was reserved for the 500 groups of contestants who had advanced to the first round. Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai were also there.
Behind and upstairs, there were all kinds of people. There were people from the same industry, the media, partners, and more than 80% of the audience. There were people who had been lucky enough to win a Weibo lottery draw, as well as people who had given out tickets. There were also employees from sponsoring organizations, numbering in the thousands.
"I'm looking forward to it."
"Who do you like the most?"
"Of course it's Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai!"
"Haha, I like their crosstalk too. It's really the best!"
"But they are in big trouble today. The higher-ups have warned them, their peers are boycotting them, and even the program team has issued an ultimatum. I wonder what they will say today."
"At yesterday's crosstalk conference, I heard that Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's' Seven Deadly Sins' were listed. How Zhang Ye always used the term 'Daddy' to trample on Yao Jiancai, and how he had no restraint in using vulgar words. This bunch of people sure know how to stir up trouble. I think they are just jealous!"
"Should they continue with their vulgar crosstalk, or compromise with their educational crosstalk? Teacher Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai will definitely have to make a choice."
In the middle row, Tian Bin was also there. He was a broadcaster from Central TV Radio. He had also received a ticket today to watch his old colleague, Zhang Ye's competition.
Onstage.
The hosts appeared, a man and a woman.
"Good afternoon, leaders, guests, and audience!"
The first segment was the counting of votes for the second preliminary round. Out of the 500 groups, the top 100 groups would advance to the next round.
After a bunch of pleasantries and countless emotional words, the answer was revealed!
First place: John Doe, 1.28 million votes!
When they saw the number of votes, the entire audience gasped!
No one paid much attention to the votes of the remaining ninety-nine people. There was no longer any suspense. Looking at the votes of those in second place, 31,000, 25,000, 9,000, 8,825, 6,700, it was simply unbearable! Even a fraction of the votes that John Doe got was several times or even dozens of times more than theirs. How could they still play?! Actually, in previous competitions, the votes had never been this low. There would at least be eight to nine people with at least 50,000 or 100,000 votes. But this year, Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai were too fierce. They outshone the rest and monopolized all the votes. As a result, the votes of others were so terrible that one could not bear to look at them!
The entire audience erupted in discussion.
Everyone knew that John Doe was Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai.
However, the hosts did not mention the first place winner. The list flashed and then closed. The hosts directly announced the advanced contestants. They did not mention Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's names and skipped them. The overall tone remained the same. They could compete, but Central TV Department 11 would not give them any publicity.
Half an hour later, the drawing of lots began.
In the seats on the right, Yao Jiancai turned his head, "Shouldn't we announce it earlier?"
"Yes." Zhang Ye smiled, "For today's round, I also want to announce it earlier."
Yao Jiancai said, "I'm just afraid that if we announce it later, it won't be our turn. If we were to compete on the third day, who knows what those people from the crosstalk world would do. Who knows, with the pressure from all sides, the program team might just disqualify us."
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes, "Let's see our luck. It's best if we are the first to announce it."
Just as he finished speaking, the drawing of lots on the big screen on the podium stopped. Seeing the first contestant to be chosen, many people were stunned.
The female host hesitated for a moment before announcing, "The first group's contestant, Division C, number 8."
She did not say the name, but everyone knew that this was Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's previous group number!
Yao Jiancai slapped his thigh and laughed, "Not bad, old bro. Let's start? Just to my liking. Haha, I realized why our luck has been so good these past two days? "
Zhang Ye knew that it was probably not luck. It was this fellow's "skill" — Lowering the Difficulty.
Over there, a staff member quickly found them, "The two of you, please go backstage and prepare. It will begin soon." Although they were still drawing lots for the next hundred contestants, the first group's contestants had to be prepared in advance.
Hence, under the watchful eyes of many people, Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai went backstage.
… …
Side stage.
A small meeting was held in the studio.
The program team manager said, "Let me reiterate! There must not be any more problems today! The SARFT has issued a warning to our crosstalk competition! If we broadcast the works of banned artists again, none of us will be able to bear the consequences. All of you better be serious! "
"Understood."
"Don't worry this time."
Someone said, "Then what about Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's first round?"
The manager and the station had clearly discussed it beforehand, "For the ten minutes of their competition, there will be no commercials. Don't give them a single frame. We will cut the camera a second before the competition begins!"
Everyone nodded, "Alright."
The manager repeated, "Absolutely, absolutely do not make any mistakes!"
Their previous two live broadcasts of Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai had already angered the higher-ups. If they were to do it again, they would not be able to bear the consequences. They would all be done for!
Another half an hour passed.
The National Crosstalk Competition's final round of preliminaries had officially begun!
Just as the host was about to announce the contestants' entrance, backstage, the manager immediately gave instructions, "Now. Insert the commercials and cut the camera!"
A staff member quickly did the work, "Done!"
The manager was really scared, "Confirm it again."
"The commercials have already been played." That person said.
The manager said, "Confirm it again for the other areas as well."
Seven or eight staff members began to get busy and then said, "There's really no problem, Leader."
Only then did the manager acknowledge them.
However, Central TV was destined to be haunted for the next few days. An employee took advantage of the break to pick up his lunch box and eat a few mouthfuls of it. Beside him was a power bank that was being charged. Without any warning, the power bank exploded with a bang. The youth was so shocked that his hand trembled and the lunch box flew into the equipment in front of him. His elbow accidentally touched two buttons on the control panel. Bada.
The power bank happened to fly to the area where everyone had placed their clothes. It caught fire and set a few down jackets on fire. Immediately, the fire started spreading!
"Ah!"
"There's a fire!"
"Quickly put out the fire! Put out the fire! "
"Aiyah!"
Everyone was in a panic as they quickly put out the fire. Since the live broadcast had already been set up, they did not watch it anymore. Putting out the fire was more important, or else all the equipment would be destroyed!
......
Online.
Tens of thousands of viewers were waiting for the live broadcast of the crosstalk competition.
"It's Zhang Ye's turn!"
"Right, he's going first!"
"Haha, I can't wait any longer!"
"Eh, damn, why did they play the commercials?"
"Is this clearly not letting Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai broadcast?"
"Eh, that's not right. The image is back. Hahaha! Teacher Zhang and Teacher Yao are coming on stage! "
......
In the auditorium.
The female host smiled and announced, "Next, let's welcome the first group of contestants, Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai." This time, the names were announced. As the host had already been informed that Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's performance would definitely not be broadcasted, it did not matter if they announced it.
Yao Jiancai went on stage first.
Zhang Ye followed closely behind him.
Upon seeing them appear, the people from the folk art world and crosstalk world did not have much of a reaction. However, the thousands of people in the audience suddenly burst into applause and cheers. When many of them saw their faces, they slapped their thighs and laughed non-stop. There were even people who liked them who whistled and jeered.
The crosstalk actors were all frowning.
The crosstalk contestants were also not too happy.
Only a few people from the media looked at each other and whispered to each other. No matter how others scolded Zhang Ye, no matter if his peers recognized him or not, just Zhang Ye's popularity alone was something that no one in the crosstalk industry could compare to. Crosstalk was ultimately still a niche culture. When had they ever heard of a crosstalk performer being as popular as Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai? In the past, this was something they did not even dare to think about!
Then, everyone stared at the stage, each with their own thoughts.
Would they compromise?
Would Teacher Zhang be recruited by the crosstalk world?
Although everyone knew Zhang Ye's character and that he was the kind of person who would "do whatever", at this moment, no one dared to guarantee anything. They were still unsure of what Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai would say. After all, they had been banned and the National Crosstalk Competition was their last resort. If they were disqualified, then there would be no way out for them. Would they sign up for other talent shows or competitions? With this crosstalk competition as a precedent, no other competition would dare to let them participate. The program team would probably risk being scolded and doubted, so they would not let Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai participate. This was without a doubt!
The microphone was adjusted.
Zhang Ye stood on the stage and looked up and down. He smiled and said, "There are quite a lot of people here."
Yao Jiancai nodded and said, "It's like this. They are all here to listen to the crosstalk."
Zhang Ye said, "This opening will be performed by the two of us. Do you all want to listen to it, or do you want to listen to it? I will definitely not force it! "
Yao Jiancai said, "Whoa, you're not forcing it?"
With just these two sentences and just these two sentences as an opening, the thousands of people in the audience roared with laughter. This level of skill made the crosstalk artists in front frown slightly.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "We actually like to come to a television station to do crosstalk."
Yao Jiancai asked, "Why?"
Zhang Ye said, "Because it's very confusing here."
"Ah?" Yao Jiancai said.
Many of the Central TV program team's people's expressions changed when they heard this!
Zhang Ye pointed to both sides and said, "There are leaders over there. Look at those crosstalk artists on television. The moment they appear, there will be thunderous applause. The moment they open their mouths, there will be applause."
Yao Jiancai wondered, "There will be applause as soon as they open their mouths?"
Zhang Ye pinched his throat and mimicked, "Today … hualalala … I will … hualalala … everyone … hualalala … do a crosstalk … hualalala … if it's not good … hualalala." He looked at the audience and said, "If it's not good, there will be applause. Look at how good it is today."
Yao Jiancai said, "What's the matter?"
Zhang Ye pointed to the audience and said, "There's not a single person clapping."
The audience was stunned for a moment before they all laughed and clapped. They gave him their warmest applause!
Firstly, they were really amused. Secondly, with Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai's opening today, everyone knew what was going on. Teacher Zhang was f * * king doing what he wanted to do. He did not care about the warnings and ultimatums and still did what he wanted! The moment he came up, he mocked the television station and those crosstalk artists who often appeared on television. He was like a hedgehog, stabbing whoever it caught. He had completely let loose!
Today's crosstalk was definitely not simple!
Zhang Ye said, "Thank you for everyone's applause. So many people like us."
Yao Jiancai smiled and said, "Everyone, you're flattering us."
Zhang Ye smacked his lips and said, "Of course, there's also some controversy."
Yao Jiancai turned his head and said, "You can remove the word 'some'. It's basically all controversy."
The audience: "Yi!!"
"Hahahaha!"
Zhang Ye chuckled and said, "Some of the officials said that your crosstalk was very vulgar. You kept trampling on Teacher Yao and calling him father and son. Such a method is not right and will create a very bad influence. It will lead the audience astray and cause a negative impact!"
Yao Jiancai said helplessly, "Someone did say that."
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm wondering if the relevant authorities are too harsh on crosstalk? Aren't you all underestimating the intelligence of the audience? Oh, there's a movie where a person stabs another person to death and you know that it's fake. There's a TV drama where one person acts as a father and the other acts as a son and you know that it's fake. There's a novel where the protagonist jumps onto roofs and vaults over walls to save the world and you know that it's fake. That's why I find it strange! Why is it that when it comes to us, it's all real? "
When the audience heard this, they all applauded and cheered!
"Well said!"
"That's right!"
Yao Jiancai laughed and said, "It's indeed a little harsh."
Zhang Ye said, "Let the crosstalk off. We're just two non-mainstream crosstalk actors. We're not as capable as those mainstream crosstalk experts. Oh, there's so much pollution in society, yet no one has been led astray. But after listening to our crosstalk, the audience has been led astray? They've all gone out to commit murder and arson? You all have overestimated us! "
The audience cramped up with laughter, "Hahahaha!"
Zhang Ye said, "Honestly, if Teacher Yao and I were really that capable, why would we still be doing crosstalk!?"
Yao Jiancai also laughed, "We're indeed not that capable."
Bba Bba Bba!
Applause rang out again!
Everyone's appetites were immediately whetted. If yesterday's "I will reject the Three Vulgarities" was said in an ironic manner, then today's crosstalk was a direct sarcasm. It was a completely different style of sarcasm. Teacher Zhang Ye was going to showcase his scolding skills in many different ways and at many levels!
The leaders of the relevant departments in the front row all had gloomy expressions!
The group of crosstalk actors also had ugly expressions on their faces. No one had expected that even after the SARFT and the program team issued a stern warning, Zhang Ye would still continue doing as he pleased. He had even scolded them even more harshly. To them, this was completely unimaginable!
That Zhang fellow!
Are you crazy!?
Scolding even the relevant departments? Do you really not want to continue living in the entertainment industry!?
Today, Zhang Ye and Yao Jiancai both knew that this would be their last performance in the crosstalk competition. Hence, they decided not to hide or hide anymore. For this competition, Zhang Ye wanted to say it to his heart's content. I don't f * * king care who you are and who you are! Therefore, he brought out the entire "Guo Degang's Crosstalk Collection". For this performance, he wanted to put together many of Old Guo's joke segments, such as "You Want to Be Elegant", "The Current Situation of Crosstalk in the Last 50 Years", etc! Since it was the last performance, then this bro would f * * king scold to his heart's content!
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