China Entertainment 1997

January 22, New Year’s Eve

Cao Xuan watched this year's Spring Festival Gala at home, and the quality continued to decline as expected.

Just in the second half of this year, Ha Wen, the wife of the famous host Li Yong and the director of programs such as "Extraordinary Six Plus One" and "Yonglehui", was appointed as the general director of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

As for Director Ha, the first fire after he took office was Zhao Benshan, who has been the mainstay of the Spring Festival Gala for more than ten years.

Rumor has it that Director Ha was not very fond of Lao Zhao, and later the two sides had quite a conflict over their creative ideas and other reasons, and even made harsh remarks to each other.

Of course, the person involved refuted the rumors as false, and there was no conflict between the two parties. The reason he did not attend the Spring Festival Gala was because Lao Zhao was in poor health.

But what is certain is that when Ha Wen served as the director of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2012 and 2013, Zhao left the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, which he had participated in for more than 20 years, and officially announced his withdrawal from the sketch industry in 2013.

No one knows what role Ha Wen played in this, but who made everything so coincidental? Even if Ha Wen is really innocent, it is difficult to explain clearly to the outside world.

For most viewers, this Spring Festival Gala is becoming less and less like the New Year.

Cao Xuan quit, and now Lao Zhao is not on board either.

Even Guo Dastanson also bid farewell to the Spring Festival Gala, leaving only his old partner Cai Ming and two happy young people to play the old lady loli version of Infernal Affairs.

Frankly speaking, Cao Xuan's language programs this year are not bad. Director Ha relies heavily on Happy Twist and sees it as a way to make up for the departure of Lao Zhao.

Mahua's second brothers Wang Ning and Chang Yuan collaborated with Cai Ming, and first brother Shen Teng partnered with Allen to launch "Today's Happiness", and [Hao Jian], who can record the history of Spring Festival Gala sketches, made his debut.

Huang Hong also produced a good work, "Jing Ke Assassins Qin", a collaboration with Sha Yi, which Cao Xuan personally thinks is one of his more funny sketches.

Cao Jin, who left Little Black Fatty, also appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala after his senior brother He Wei last year.

Although the words about turning on the gas at home, smoking a cigarette to calm down, and a few lines from Monk Sha are all copied from the Internet, the effect is still good.

After all, it is early 2012, the number of Internet users is just 500 million, and the penetration rate is less than 40%.

A large number of people have never been online, so these plagiarized Internet jokes are very new to them and are very good baggage.

Unlike later, the convenience of smartphones allowed the number of Internet users in China to exceed 1 billion, and the Internet penetration rate reached 75%.

At that time, copying buzzwords and Internet jokes during the Spring Festival Gala would only earn everyone’s ridicule...

However, the language programs are still pretty good, and the singing and dancing programs really don’t have any eye-catching performances.

Yuanshikong had "Because of Love" as the finale this year, but because Cao Xuan released the album in advance, it was released last year.

However, although CP is having fun, the outside world still generally believes that the quality of this year’s Spring Festival Gala has seriously declined.

The vast majority of people are conservative in their acceptance. Once they get used to or identify a person or thing, they will deny other things that they intend to replace.

Lao Zhao has been in the Spring Festival Gala for more than 20 years, and Cao Xuan has been in the Spring Festival Gala for 12 years. The first ten years of the new century were their two peak years, which also left a deep mark on the hearts of countless Spring Festival Gala viewers.

This mark cannot be erased and replaced casually by others. If the program is good, there will still be opportunities. If the quality of the program is not as good, then everyone will miss it even more deeply.

Since Cao Xuan withdrew from the Spring Festival Gala last year, many people said that the Spring Festival Gala was no longer viable.

But at least Lao Zhao still has the cover, and there were many Cao Xuan songs performed last year, so it can be regarded as Cao Xuan's alternative appearance.

But this year, the old Zhao is gone, and the quality of singing and dancing programs has plummeted compared to previous years. The voices criticizing the Spring Festival Gala can no longer stop, and even many media have criticized it.

People only know how precious something is when they have truly lost it.

When Cao Xuan had just withdrawn from the Spring Festival Gala, everyone felt sorry for him, but the feeling was not particularly profound. This year, when Zhao retired, everyone really realized the gap.

A big V on Weibo made a sad expression on Weibo——

"The golden age of the Spring Festival Gala has ended. On New Year's Eve in the future, the Spring Festival Gala will be reduced to the background sound of the New Year's Eve dinner and the mahjong table. I will no longer hear my family and the phrase Zhao Benshan's sketch/Cao Xuan sings to call me..."

And this kind of emotion and discussion, if nothing unexpected happens, will be staged every year during the Spring Festival.

There are even Bilibili up owners who will publish a video analyzing "Cao Xuan and Zhao Benshan in those Spring Festival Galas" or "After so many years, why have Cao Xuan and Zhao Benshan not been surpassed?" 》.

The most awesome thing in the world is not that I am active on the front line all year round, but that I am no longer in the world, but my legend is still circulated in the world...

After New Year's Eve, Cao Xuan packed up his things and went to Xingyue Island for vacation without waiting for New Year greetings.

It's not that he doesn't want to pay his respects, it's because this year is special. People are thanking guests behind closed doors, so they called him specifically to ask him not to make the trip in vain. He wanted to pay New Year's greetings, but after the limelight was over, it wasn't too late for Cao Xuan to pay him a visit again.

………

Australia, Xingyue Island

When Cao Xuan came here for the first time, although the scenery on the island was good, it felt deserted and had a primitive atmosphere.

After more than two years of renovation, the manor, pier, airport, small golf and football fields, renovated woods, peak walls, beaches, etc. have beautiful scenery and exquisite architecture.

Cao Xuan hired a company in Australia that specializes in providing customized services to wealthy people to take care of the daily life on the island.

According to the arrangement of this company, if the owner is away, in addition to sending a dedicated person to stay behind, he will come over every half month to take care of the maintenance.

If the owner confirms the itinerary, the company will systematically organize and clean the island two weeks in advance and arrange certain professional service personnel.

For Cao Xuan, there is no need to worry about the various logistical support on the island. In addition to this company, the family's nanny chef also comes with him, so there is no need to worry about the quality of life during the holiday being reduced.

The only thing he cares about is security. Although it is very close to Australia and there are no security problems all year round, he can be careful and there is nothing wrong.

If you encounter a group of desperadoes and come to the island to rob you, you will be wiped out.

Therefore, Cao Xuan paid special attention to the security situation on Xingyue Island. It was okay if he was not there during the day, as the local security company could guarantee the property on the island.

But his family was on vacation, and Boss Cao didn't believe these foreigners.

So during this vacation, Zhu Biao and several core security members also came with their families.

In addition, there are about a dozen professional bodyguards, more than half of whom have been with the Cao family all year round. This time they come to work overtime at the end of the year, with double wages and bonuses, and compensatory leave when they return home.

More than a dozen retired elites and many years of security experience are very good at safety, not to mention that these bodyguards can legally hold guns.

Xingyue Island is very close to Australia, but it legally belongs to Papua New Guinea.

Due to public security issues in this country, the jurisdiction over firearms is not strict. In addition, the relevant departments of such a small country will almost give the green light as long as they can afford it. They don't care about Cao Xuan's establishment of a military base on Xingyue Island.

You can legally hold guns in your own territory. You can imagine what equipment Cao Xuan will equip his bodyguards.

In addition to equipment, there are various defense and early warning facilities on the island, many of which are military or retired military equipment.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if you send a team of regular troops over, let alone some pirates, they may not be able to invade Xingyue Island as long as they don't use heavy weapons.

In addition, some nearby military patrol aircraft and ships are also patrolled every year. With a phone call, they will come quickly to provide support.

If it doesn't work, you can still use a helicopter to escape on the island. Cao Xuan doesn't believe that the pirates and thieves have planes to block him...

In fact, it was completely unnecessary for Cao Xuan to go to war like this. Many people thought he was nervous.

Because there are many wealthy people in Australia who have private islands, Crescent Island is already an extremely stable place, and the location is much more exciting than him.

And although Cao Xuan is famous, his island purchase is very low-key, at least there is almost no news from the outside world.

And many wealthy people build private islands, resorts and hotels with much fanfare than him, but still nothing happens.

Reality is not like movies. There is no kind of super gangster who would risk the shock of a superpower and the condemnation of the world to kidnap a world superstar and rich man.

Even with such a heartless desperado, it would be difficult to get Cao Xuan's schedule.

The service industry of that Australian company is extremely high. The threshold is so high that it is impossible for ordinary people to contact it. The leakage of customer information is strictly prohibited, otherwise it will be sued by Cao Xuan's luxury lawyer team and it will go bankrupt.

If this group of people were so good, they could avoid all Cao Xuan's contacts and get Cao Xuan's itinerary.

At the same time, before the military patrol arrived or before Cao Xuan escaped in a helicopter, he used the early warning device on the island to break through all the defense systems and bodyguard teams and successfully captured him.

Cao Xuan felt that the person who did it was either the CIA or the National Security Bureau, or the world's top special forces. He was not unjust if he was caught...

So the thing is very simple. The person who is thinking about kidnapping Cao Xuan has no relevant abilities at all. There is no need for a team that has the ability to do this to compete with him.

Because his fame and status are so special, and his property is opaque and his income cannot be guaranteed, arresting him would be worse than arresting Bill Gates and Buffett.

More importantly, who can do this is too full to do dirty work.

I really think that Interpol and other major national departments are just for free. A few of those so-called international thieves can always get away with it. Either they go in and stay in the police station, or they are watched to death, or they become the undercover of a certain country. Gloves.

Cao Xuan is well aware that there are many creepy dark sides in the world, but he must also admit that 99% of the victims of these dark sides have nothing to do with capitalists...

Therefore, Cao Xuan is somewhat overreacting, but it doesn't matter if he has money and is willing to go through troubles. Just be careful and don't make a big mistake, so just have peace of mind.

………

"This island is really nice. It's much warmer than in China. It's suitable for summer and winter escapes."

Hu Jing took off her down jacket and put on a spring sweater. She held her child and looked at the sea view in the distance. She felt relaxed and happy.

Even Zeng Li, who originally didn't support buying an island, couldn't help but say after seeing the beautiful island scenery after the renovation, practicality aside, it does look good.

"Dad, bird, bird."

Cao Li pointed at the seagull on the sea and shouted happily. Cao Xuan lifted her up to look at her with a bit of pity in his eyes.

When he got off the plane just now, Cao Li saw the beautiful island and asked where it was. Empress Xigong insisted on deceiving her daughter and even said it was Beidaihe, Qin City.

It's so pitiful that a little girl over four years old didn't know that she didn't need to take a plane for more than ten hours from Beijing to Qin City.

Cao Li is still carefully memorizing the scenery and interesting places on the island, preparing to show off his travel experience in Qin City to his classmates after school starts.

Boss Cao is now looking forward to it more and more. In the future, Empress Xigong’s lies will be exposed, and how lively the family will be.

After the uncomfortable noise and shouting on the first day, starting from the second day, everyone officially entered the vacation life.

Women go to the island to take photos, or go swimming under the cliffs of the back island, where a relatively static sea area has been specially opened for diving and swimming.

There are many ways for men to play. Some go fishing and surfing in a boat together, some play football and golf on the island, and some go to the shooting range to shoot guns.

Cao Xuan originally wanted to go fishing, but he was too lazy to get up in the morning, so he set up a beach umbrella and a deck chair to bask in the sun on the beach. After enough sun exposure, he went for a swim in the sea and returned to the manor villa for a fresh seafood dinner.

Although strictly speaking, he can also enjoy these behaviors in the capital.

However, in the capital, you still have to deal with some unnecessary communication and avoid other people's attention. However, you can have fun on your own territory without any scruples. At the same time, there is a kind of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city, which makes people feel particularly relaxed physically and emotionally.

Just being able to avoid the outside world and enjoy total peace and relaxation made Cao Xuan feel that this island was worth buying.

He also posted a vacation photo on Weibo and Twitter. Many fans saw him at the beach, asked where he was, and were ready to block people.

But no matter how much I searched, I couldn't find any similar beaches. Many smart people wondered if it was a private island, and the comment section was filled with envy and jealousy.

Cao Xuan felt happy watching this.

People's hearts are complicated. I spent a lot of money to buy a private island. I don't want to show off my wealth. I feel itchy and uncomfortable. I want to show off my wealth. But I think it's too high-profile, so I can only play a riddle to explain it.

Boss Cao sometimes feels that he is quite cheap, but he just can't help it.

And compared to other rich people, he thinks he is very restrained. Jack has gone all over the world to give lectures to show off, Wanda Wang has made many public appearances, and even Jingdong Dong Ge has been looking down on him in front of internal employees and family members. .

Even the most low-key Xiao Ma, he doesn't show off in private, but he mostly stays in circles and rarely faces the public.

The feeling of walking in brocade clothes at night is not pleasant. It is low-key to be low-key, but if you don't show off at all, it will be boring to make a fortune every day.

Not only did he show off, but the two palaces in the East and West were also a little restless. It was just that Cao Xuan was showing off in a large size, while Hu Jing was showing off quietly in a small size, almost not showing her face.

Zeng Li is special. She doesn’t like to show off her wealth on Weibo. The content on her Weibo is basically the teacher’s daily routine, beautiful selfies, tea ceremonies, food, yoga, group photos of friends and teachers and students, etc. Her image is that of a quiet person with peaceful years and indifferent people. chrysanthemum.

Occasionally when I can't stand it anymore, I post it to Moments and hit my friends in Moments. The refreshing effect is quite different.

Cao Xuan was very happy on the island. He got up every day and just played.

Today I take my daughter to the beach for surfing, tomorrow I help my son learn to walk on the grass, the day after tomorrow I go fishing with my boss, and the day after tomorrow I go to the back island for a snorkeling battle with Ninomiya in a bikini...

If it weren't for the fact that winter vacation was about to start and many people had to go back to China to go to school, Cao Xuan would have been a little happy and reluctant to miss Shu.

February 4th, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, the beginning of spring

Cao Xuan and his party returned to Beijing one after another, officially ending their vacation on Xingyue Island. In the cockpit of the private jet, Cao Xuan sat in his seat and took selfies, posting on Weibo and Twitter.

[The vacation is over, go back and prepare for work (come on)]

The new Weibo and speculation attracted the attention of many fans, but their focus was not on the end of Cao Xuan's vacation, but on the fact that the media had not revealed where the island was.

The media is very concerned about a popular superstar like Cao Xuan. When he posted a picture, the media immediately started to criticize him.

However, Cao Xuan did a good job of keeping secrets, making it even inconvenient for outsiders to check on the flight.

With only one or two photos, many people have no way of finding out where he is. They can only roughly judge that he is in the Pacific Ocean through the weather and faint plants.

A more detailed guess is that it is in Australia, but there are too many small islands in Australia. If you check them one by one, the amount of work is not as large as usual.

So when Cao Xuan and the others returned home from vacation, the media still had not found the specific location and photos of Xingyue Island.

Some media pretended to be other private islands, but the owners of the islands cracked down on them. So far, there are thousands of news about Cao Xuan’s private islands on Baidu, but there is no real panoramic photo of Xingyue Island. It is also the same as Cao Xuan’s Weibo and Twitter. The photos don't match.

With such a low level of business, it’s no wonder that fans ridicule and despise these media. Although the media are angry, they really have no good solution.

There is really too little information!

As long as there are a few nine-square grid, they can almost locate it, but the relevant departments may not be able to find one or two pictures.

It's a pity that Cao Xuan didn't do anything, so he could only make them anxious but clueless...

………

Cao Xuancai was too lazy to worry about the media. When he returned to China, Hu Jingzeng left for work and Cao Li went to school. Cao Xuan said on Weibo that he was preparing for work, but he was still on vacation.

On the second day after returning to China, I went to the racecourse to take care of my baby Wu Zhui, and then made an appointment with someone to play ball in the evening.

Work doesn't make him happy, play does.

But that being said, he couldn't stand if Cao Xuan kept playing. After playing for a few days, he went to Baihua Recording Studio to prepare his last all-English album, which was also the penultimate album of his career as a singer. .

The name of the album has not yet been decided, mainly because the songs have not yet been decided. The last album is all in English, with a total of ten songs. There are too many shortlisted songs.

As of now, there is only one song that Cao Xuan is really sure about——

"See You Again"

The Chinese translation is called "When I Meet You Again", a masterpiece released by American pop singer Charlie Puth (Broken Eyebrow) in 2015, and is also the theme song of "Fast and Furious 7".

There is no need to say much about the popularity of this song. Basically everyone has heard it. It is a true global hit.

The original "See You Again" has topped the music charts in more than 20 countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Germany. It has dominated the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for 12 weeks. Its MV is also the most played on YouTube. The most videos, the influence is evident.

Cao Xuan personally likes this song very much and regards it as a must-play.

In fact, another factor in the birth of this song is that it originally commemorated Paul, the star of the "Fast and Furious" series, so the tone of the song is to recall the memory of a deceased old friend.

In the summer of 2009, when Michael Jackson just passed away, Cao Xuan wanted to release a single with this song, but after much thought, he decided not to do it.

If this song had been released, he believed it would have attracted a lot of attention, but to some extent it was just riding on the popularity, which, to put it more harshly, would have cost money.

Cao Xuan's moral level is not high, but he is not that hungry for fame.

Therefore, Cao Xuan has been suppressing this song until it is almost three years since Michael Jackson's death. The storm has completely passed and there is no suspicion of gaining popularity, so he plans to bring this song back to the world.

When promoting the song, Cao Xuan did not intend to tie it to Michael Jackson, but there were some elements of him in the MV.

Those who can understand will understand naturally, and those who don't understand don't need to say more. If it weren't for the difficulty in explaining song creation, Cao Xuan might not even add this hint.

But there is no way. If you say it is an original work out of thin air, the appeal will be compromised. If you say it is composed for domestic friends, there is no reason to give up Chinese songs and use English.

The MV is still being imagined, and Cao Xuan has not yet completely made up his mind.

Perhaps this song can have a good effect, and it is also a very good memory and memory for Michael Jackson, but the original intention and the means are not particular, which makes Cao Xuan feel a little sorry for his friends.

It's not like Cao Xuan has never tricked his friends. For example, Xiao Zhou has done many tricks. However, he can still make up for the living people in the future, but those who have left are the ones who are dead after all.

Now Cao Xuan's doubt is whether "See You Again" should be linked to Michael Jackson, but no matter what, this song will definitely be released, and it will definitely be the title song of the new album.

Except for this one, Mr. Cao is still considering the other 9 songs.

After all, it is the final work of an all-English album. Cao Dayianwang plans to finish it beautifully while leaving some good stock for the last album.

If this is the ending, the last album is the farewell. The former has to be beautiful, the latter has to be decent...