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Chapter 52 Not a Good Reputation, Only Talks About Money
"Hello Lin Hanjiang, this is the magazine 'Selected Radio Songs'!"
A female reporter with a gentle yet penetrating voice asked.
"Your singing skillfully combines the foundations of folk singing with a more contemporary sense of storytelling. Could you elaborate on the special techniques you used in vocal production and emotional expression? Would you consider this a groundbreaking attempt at the academic style of folk vocal music?"
"Lin, this is the Kyoto People's Broadcasting Station's 'Tonight at 8:30' program."
A man who looked like a presenter asked a question.
"Both of your works are filled with heartfelt praise for the reform and opening up. Is this your personal feeling and understanding, or is it a consideration of the competition theme? How do you view the relationship between artistic creation and the themes of the times?"
"Lin, look at the camera, we're from the 'Songs' monthly magazine."
A photographer shouted between shots.
"Some commentators say that your emergence marks the rise of the third generation of folk singers. Do you agree with this statement? What do you think folk songs should be like in the 1990s?"
"Lin, you'll be graduating in July, which is a significant milestone in your life."
A composed reporter shouted from the crowd.
"With your outstanding performance in the CCTV Young Singers Competition, what are your specific plans for your future after graduation? Will you continue your studies or prepare to join a professional performing arts group? Many audiences are looking forward to seeing you on a bigger stage more often."
"I heard that a national-level arts troupe has already extended an olive branch to you. Is that true?" A reporter immediately followed up.
"Lin Hanjiang, could you share your next artistic creation plan? Will you continue to create these kinds of mainstream works?"
"As a top student at a music academy, what are your thoughts on the popular Hong Kong and Taiwan pop music among young people today? Do you listen to it yourself?"
……
Questions came one after another, ranging from creative inspiration to technical details, from the spirit of the times to personal planning, from art evaluation to future trends.
Despite their different perspectives, they all accurately pointed to all the hot topics and suspense surrounding him at this moment.
Microphones were brought together and thrust towards him, camera lights flashed red, and countless eyes were fixed on him.
The sweltering heat of midsummer, mixed with the restlessness of the crowd, was almost suffocating.
Lin Hanjiang stood at the center of the vortex, feeling the waves of sound surging from all directions.
The answer to every question can be interpreted and disseminated, influencing countless people's perception of him.
Therefore, he will not answer these questions.
However, the number of media representatives who came this time exceeded his expectations.
There are way too many people!
At this moment, the crowd continued to push towards him.
The microphone was practically poking him in the face.
Lin Hanjiang was jostled and staggered, frowning as he tried to speak up to maintain order.
A clear, crisp female voice rang out from the slightly noisy side:
"Fellow travelers, fellow travelers. Please make way, be careful, and don't push or shove Lin."
The crowd loosened slightly, and Lin Hanjiang looked in the direction of the sound.
A young woman wearing a light blue business suit and with her hair styled in an elegant updo was holding a microphone with the "BTV" logo on it.
She wore a polite smile and tried her best to maintain some space.
She has a beautiful appearance and a graceful demeanor; she is Zhou Tao, whom I met briefly a few days ago at the CCTV building.
She is currently a new host in the arts and culture department of Kyoto Television.
Her cameraman, a young man, was also trying to push his way forward.
"Reporter Zhou."
Lin Hanjiang nodded slightly to her as a greeting.
Zhou Tao seized the opportunity to step forward and said clearly, "Lin, it's nice to see you again. Our station leaders attach great importance to this and hope to conduct an in-depth, exclusive interview with you. This time, we have brought our utmost sincerity."
She emphasized the word "sincerity," her eyes bright and honest, a stark contrast to the hurried demeanor of the other reporters.
Zhou Tao's words were like lighting a powder keg, and the reporters around her were outraged:
"Exclusive? Why should it be exclusive to your Kyoto TV station? We, Guangming Daily, also came with sincerity," a middle-aged male reporter wearing glasses shouted.
"That's right, Lin. Our Shanghai TV station can offer a higher interview fee," a stylishly dressed woman exclaimed.
"Our radio station can do a series of special reports for you."
……
The scene descended into chaos once again.
Lin Hanjiang raised his hands and pressed them down, raising his voice slightly: "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me."
Everyone quieted down and looked at Lin Hanjiang, wanting to hear what he had to say.
"First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the media friends for your support and attention."
Lin Hanjiang's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.
"However, I had already agreed to an exclusive interview with Guangdong TV regarding the post-competition interview for the CCTV Young Singers Competition. One must keep one's word, and since we had made a prior agreement, I cannot break it."
"Guangdong TV?" A murmur of disappointment and dissatisfaction immediately arose from the crowd.
"It's them again, they're really fast."
"That's it, by the time their show airs, we won't have anything new to report."
"Sigh, what a wasted trip."
"We arrived quite early, but the security guards at the gate stopped us. They wouldn't have let us in unless they gave us a few packs of Zhongnanhai cigarettes. We didn't expect that they would beat us to it."
If the security guards at the gate knew that reporters were complaining, they would definitely tell them.
Guangdong TV gave them a whole carton of Zhonghua cigarettes to block people from other TV stations.
Of course, these reporters are unaware of this at the moment.
Many reporters looked dejected, and their hands holding microphones fell to their sides.
They started complaining to each other, and some people had already turned away, ready to leave and chase other news.
Seeing this, Lin Hanjiang added, "However, if anyone is still interested in my music or other future plans, we can contact you through the school or other channels after the Guangdong TV program airs. Thank you!"
This was a polite rebuke, but it also left room for maneuver.
Although the reporters were dissatisfied, they knew that further entanglement would be pointless, and that Guangdong TV had indeed gained the upper hand.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, they muttered things like, "Guangdong TV beat us to it again," and "That guy really only cares about money."
Soon, only Lin Hanjiang remained under the locust tree.
To his surprise, Zhou Tao and her cameraman were still there.
Unlike the others, Zhou Tao did not leave immediately; she maintained that comfortable smile on her face.
Looking at the young Zhou Tao, Lin Hanjiang felt that this girl was much more beautiful than she appeared on TV.
Unfortunately, Zhou Tao was already married at this time.
However, the couple divorced soon after.
After all, Zhou Tao is very career-oriented and doesn't want to have children.
However, this doesn't stop Lin Hanjiang from appreciating beautiful women.
Zhou Tao stepped forward.
"Lin, keeping your word is a very good quality. Since the exclusive interview opportunity has already been given to Guangdong TV, we respect your decision. However, our Kyoto TV is preparing a new arts and culture program and will be inviting some singers to perform. We would very much like to have the opportunity to work with you."
Lin Hanjiang looked at her and nodded: "Thank you, Sister Tao, and thank you to Kyoto TV for your attention. I would be happy to participate if a suitable opportunity arises."
Hearing Lin Hanjiang call her Sister Tao, she knew she had a chance.
"Shall we talk?"
"You know my reputation isn't great; I only talk about money."