novelraw Chapter 710 Happy Camp Promotion
Chapter 710 Happy Camp Promotion
"Happy Camp" is one of the most popular variety shows in China these days.
High viewership ratings.
It has a wide audience.
The variety show atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, which can not only enhance the popularity of the main creators, but also effectively promote "New Life" and attract more viewers to pay attention to the series.
At the end of November, Jiang Yang took four new actors, Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, Zhou Ye, and Zhao Lushi, to the recording site of Hunan TV's "Happy Camp".
Huang Lei was unable to attend due to other work commitments, but he specially recorded a video message to promote "New Life".
The stands were packed with fans.
The lights were dazzling.
The stage backdrop featured the release date poster for "New Life".
Jiang Yang wore a black suit with a white shirt underneath and a black tie at the collar. His hair was neatly combed, and he had a gentle smile on his face. His temperament was calm and refined, which was completely different from Fei Ke's cold and mysterious character in the drama.
Yang Chaoyue wore a white dress, her long hair was draped over her shoulders, her makeup was exquisite, her temperament was fresh, and she had a shy look on her face with bright eyes.
Tian Xiwei wore a pink short skirt, paired with white sneakers, and had her hair tied in a high ponytail. She looked lively and cute, with a youthful smile on her face.
Zhou Ye wore a black leather jacket and black trousers. His short hair was neat, his eyes were cool and his temperament was aloof, which was completely different from Su Qian's haggard and regretful appearance in the drama.
Zhao Lushi wore a light blue shirt paired with a white skirt, her long hair gently draped over her shoulders, exuding a gentle temperament and a faint smile on her face, a stark contrast to the aggrieved and confused Chen Jiajia in the drama.
The four new actors were participating in the recording of "Happy Camp" for the first time, so it was inevitable that they were a little nervous. Jiang Yang gently comforted them from the side: "Don't be nervous, relax, just like you usually rehearse, and do your best."
Yang Chaoyue nodded and whispered, "How much is the appearance fee, Brother Yang?"
"What kind of appearance fee do you want? It's good enough that you're even here to promote your work."
Jiang Yang raised his hand and tapped Yang Chaoyue on the back of the head.
I think I've figured it out.
Chao Yue wasn't nervous at all; he just felt the money wasn't enough.
Tian Xi glanced at Jiang Yang and said, "Why are you being so mean to Chao Yue?"
Zhou Ye patted them on the shoulder and said, "After the recording, I'll take you guys to deliver takeout. I checked the takeout prices in Changsha, and they're not low."
Zhao Lushi pouted: "Yezi, you son of a bitch, stop delivering food. Go out and promote the food before you deliver. Don't get tanned again."
"You can get your money back."
"Do you think you're like me, getting your money back in a week?"
I just finished speaking.
Zhou Ye glanced at Zhao Lushi and said, "You weren't cursing me just now."
Before Zhao Lushi could speak...
Zhou Ye said to Jiang Yang, "Boss, Ruth is swearing again."
"I'm not cursing you, I just can't change all at once. Damn it, damn it, okay? Yezi, your mind is even smaller than Jiang Yang's," Zhao Lushi muttered.
Zhou Ye yelled at Jiang Yang, "Boss, Ruth even swore. She has no manners at all."
"Alright, do you still want to record? What's all the noise about?"
Jiang Yang exclaimed, "My head hurts so much!"
When these girls get together, this is always the case.
If it were just Chaoyue, Haochun, and Xiwei together, it would be fine; they would live happily together.
Unfortunately, as soon as Ruth, Bai Lu, and Zhou Ye join in, they're bound to start arguing.
He reached out and gave Zhao Lushi and Zhou Ye a pat on the buttocks.
"When we get on stage later, Chaoyue, you're not allowed to mention money. Xiwei, tone down your temper. Ruth, don't swear. Yezi, don't act like a rider. We're all actors, so be polite and courteous. Happy Camp has high ratings, and if you don't perform well, it might become a black mark on your record. So try to say something official and polite, okay?"
Seeing that Jiang Yang was serious, the group stopped arguing.
Zhao Lushi muttered, "Yezi, just you wait until the recording is over. I'll steal your electric scooter and make you deliver food on the run. I'll tire you out!"
Soon, the recording officially began.
The five hosts, He Jiong, Xie Na, Li Weijia, Du Haitao, and Wu Xing, walked onto the stage full of energy, all dressed in matching colorful casual wear.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.
Holding the microphone, He Jiong said with a gentle smile, "Welcome to this episode of 'Happy Camp,' I'm He Jiong!"
Sheena then said, "I am Sheena!"
Li Weijia, Du Haitao, and Wu Xing said in unison, "We are the Happy Family!"
He Jiong said with a smile: "Today, we have a group of special guests on our stage. They have brought a very exciting suspense drama. This drama has a plot full of twists and turns, and the complexity of human nature is vividly portrayed. It is called 'New Life'! Next, let's welcome the creative team of 'New Life' to the stage with the warmest applause. They are: Jiang Yang, the director of 'New Life' and also the actor who plays Fei Ke in the drama!"
Jiang Yang was the first to walk onto the stage, bowed to the audience, and said with a gentle smile, "Hello everyone, I am Jiang Yang, the director of 'New Life' and the actor who plays Fei Ke. I am very happy to be here on 'Happy Camp'. Thank you for your welcome."
A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the audience. He Jiong smiled and said, "Welcome Director Jiang Yang! Director Jiang Yang is not only a great director, but also an actor! He's amazing! Next, let's welcome Yang Chaoyue, who plays He Shan in the drama!"
Yang Chaoyue walked onto the stage, waved to the audience, and said with a shy smile, "Hello everyone, I am Yang Chaoyue. I play He Shan in 'New Life'. I am very happy to be here on 'Happy Camp'. I hope you will like me and like 'New Life'."
"Welcome Chaoyue!" He Jiong said with a smile. "Chaoyue looks really lively, just like He Shan in the drama, both are very strong girls. Next, welcome Tian Xiwei, who plays Zhang Xuan in the drama!"
Tian Xiwei made a cute hand gesture to the audience and said, "Hello everyone, I am Tian Xiwei. I play Zhang Xuan in 'New Life'. I am very happy to be here on 'Happy Camp'. I hope you can support 'New Life' and support us!"
"Welcome Xiwei!" Xie Na said with a smile. "Next, welcome Zhou Ye, who plays Su Qian in the drama!"
Zhou Ye walked onto the stage with a cool and confident look in his eyes. He nodded slightly to the audience and said, "Hello everyone, I am Zhou Ye. I play Su Qian in 'New Life'. I am very happy to be here. Thank you everyone."
"Welcome Zhou Ye!" Li Weijia said with a smile. "Finally, let's welcome Zhao Lushi, who plays Chen Jiajia in the drama!"
Zhao Lushi walked onto the stage, smiled gently at the audience, and said, "Hello everyone, I am Zhao Lushi. I play Chen Jiajia in 'New Life'. I am very happy to be here on 'Happy Camp'. I hope you will like the drama 'New Life'."
All five main creators made an appearance.
He Jiong smiled and said, "Welcome to our stage, everyone. First, Director Jiang Yang, could you give us a brief introduction to the play 'New Life'? Many audience members are eagerly anticipating it and want to know what kind of story it tells." Jiang Yang took the microphone, his tone gentle yet earnest:
"Okay, Mr. He Jiong. 'New Life' is a suspense drama that uses a Rashomon-style multi-perspective jigsaw puzzle narrative. It mainly tells the story of Fei Ke, a high-IQ conman with multiple identities who is good at manipulating people's hearts, which is the character I play. It's about the lies, desires, and revenge between him and four 'victims'. In the drama, female reporter He Shan receives an obituary and is invited to a villa on a deserted island to attend Fei Ke's memorial service. There are also four strangers present: mining boss Chen Shufa, financial executive Cheng Hao, pharmaceutical company accountant Su Qian, and young artist Zhang Xuan. They all claim to have been deceived by Fei Ke, but as they tell their stories, everyone discovers that the Fei Ke they are talking about is not the same person at all. A shocking deception gradually surfaces, and Fei Ke's true identity, his motives for revenge, and the innocent sacrifice of Chen Jiajia are the core highlights of this drama."
He Jiong nodded and said, "It sounds very suspenseful. The Rashomon-style multi-perspective narrative is a very novel setting! Director Jiang Yang, you play Fei Ke in the drama. This character is a high-IQ conman with multiple identities. Did you encounter any difficulties in playing this role? How did you grasp the layers of this character?"
Jiang Yang smiled and said, "There are definitely difficulties. Fei Ke is a very complex character. He's not just a simple bad guy; he has a tragic past. His revenge is to fight against injustice and punish those hypocritical scoundrels. When playing this role, I have to show his mystery, cunning, and ability to manipulate people as a conman, as well as his inner pain, struggle, and pursuit of justice. I can't portray him as a purely villainous character. To get a good grasp of this role, I did a lot of preparation beforehand, studied many similar characters, and repeatedly polished my lines and expressions to make the character more three-dimensional and fuller."
Xie Na laughed and said, "Wow, that sounds very challenging. Chao Yue, Xi Wei, Zhou Ye, and Lu Shi, you are all new actors, acting in a suspense drama for the first time, and the characters you play are all very distinctive. During the filming process, was there anything that impressed you?"
Yang Chaoyue took the microphone, a nostalgic smile on his face, and said, "The most memorable scenes were those where He Shan was pursuing the truth. He Shan is a very determined and brave female reporter. In order to uncover Fei Ke's secret, she disregarded the danger and persisted in pursuing the truth. There was a scene where I was searching for clues alone in a villa on an isolated island. The filming location was very dark and the atmosphere was very eerie. I was very scared at one point. Director Jiang kept encouraging and guiding me, helping me to gradually get into the role, and finally we successfully completed the filming."
Tian Xi smiled and said, "What impressed me the most was the scene where Zhang Xuan was deceived by Fei Ke and discovered the truth. Zhang Xuan is a very vain and materialistic girl. She thought she had met her first love, but she was deceived in the end. She not only lost money but also her feelings. In that scene, I needed to show Zhang Xuan's collapse, regret and despair. During the filming, I was completely immersed in the role and cried for a long time. Director Jiang was also there to guide me and help me adjust my emotions so that I could better portray that feeling."
Zhou Ye said calmly, "The scene that impressed me the most was the one where Su Qian embezzled company funds and was used by Fei Ke. Su Qian is a married woman who had an affair with Fei Ke. In order to support Fei Ke, she embezzled company funds and ultimately made her husband take the blame. Her heart was filled with regret and struggle. In that scene, I needed to show Su Qian's haggardness, regret, and helplessness. During filming, I deliberately got into character beforehand, imagining myself as Su Qian, feeling her pain and despair, and finally completed the filming smoothly."
Damn it, what Xiwei and Yezi said was completely different from what they said during filming... Zhao Lushi cursed inwardly.
I can tell.
Filming this drama wasn't that difficult.
There aren't many scenes.
Jiang Yang taught him step by step.
The filming went very smoothly.
But before we came, Jiang Yang also said that we should try our best to play the victim.
This kind of thing appeals to today's audiences.
Everyone else is acting, so she'll act too.
Anyway, even after filming is over, I'll still steal Yezi's electric scooter.
Zhao Lushi said seriously, "The scene that impressed me the most was the one before Chen Jiajia died in the car accident. Chen Jiajia is the most innocent character in the whole series. She was forced by her father to have a fake marriage with Fei Ke. She had long suspected that Fei Ke was a liar, but she was powerless to resist. In the end, she died in a car accident during an argument with her father. In that scene, I needed to show Chen Jiajia's grievances, helplessness and resistance. When filming, I really felt sorry for this character and cried many times. Director Jiang was always there to comfort me and guide me, so that I could better portray the tragic feeling of this character."
He Jiong looked at Zhao Lushi and said, "It sounds really tough. Although you are new actors, you are all very hardworking and talented. You have brought these characters to life. By the way, Director Jiang Yang, we know that Teacher Huang Lei also starred in this drama, playing the role of Cheng Hao, a financial executive. Why is Teacher Huang Lei not here today?"
Jiang Yang smiled and said, "Teacher Huang Lei has other work arrangements today and really can't get away. However, he specially recorded a video to cheer us on and help promote 'New Life'. Let's take a look together."
"Bravo!" the audience shouted in unison.
In the video, Huang Lei, wearing a gray suit, sits on a sofa: "Hello everyone, I am Huang Lei, playing the role of Cheng Hao, a financial executive. It's a pity that I can't come to the set of 'Happy Camp' today to meet everyone."
"New Life" is a profound and suspenseful work. Director Jiang Yang is very talented, and the new actors such as Chao Yue, Xi Wei, Zhou Ye, and Lu Shi are also very hardworking and perform very well.
Cheng Hao is a very complex character.
He was greedy, selfish, and driven by desire, which ultimately led to his destruction. I hope that through this drama, everyone can see the complexity of human nature and reflect on their own desires.
Let me tell you something: off-screen, Chaoyue is a very generous girl, Xiwei has a great temper, Ruth is very well-mannered, and Yezi rarely orders takeout.
"New Life" will premiere exclusively on Youku on January 20th. We hope you will all support and follow it. Thank you!
After the video ended, enthusiastic applause rang out from the audience. He Jiong smiled and said, "Thank you, Teacher Huang Lei, for the video. Although Teacher Huang Lei couldn't be here in person, we can feel his anticipation for 'New Life' and his dedication to the drama. The role of Cheng Hao sounds very challenging, and I believe Teacher Huang Lei will definitely deliver a wonderful performance."
Xie Na laughed and said, "Yes, we all recognize Huang Lei's acting skills. We are really looking forward to his portrayal of Cheng Hao! By the way, Director Jiang Yang, since it is a suspense drama, there must be many suspenseful questions. Can you give us a little hint? For example, did Fei Ke really die? What are the fates of the four victims?"
Jiang Yang smiled and said, "I can't reveal too much about this, otherwise there will be no suspense. However, I can tell you that this drama has many plot twists, every episode has surprises, and the ending is very meaningful. It is both regrettable and full of hope. Everyone must tune in to the exclusive broadcast on Youku on January 20th to unlock the truth for yourselves."
"Oh dear, this is too tantalizing!" Xie Na said, feigning anger. "However, I've already decided that I'll definitely be there on January 20th."
The audience and fans exclaimed, "We're going to see it too!"
"It seems everyone is really looking forward to it! Next, we'll move on to the game segment, through which everyone can get to know our creators better, and also better understand the drama 'New Life'."
He Jiong said, "The first game is called 'Suspense Puzzle Challenge.' We will divide the stills from 'New Life' into several pieces and divide them into two groups. One group is director Jiang Yang and Chao Yue and Lu Shi, and the other group is Xi Wei, Zhou Ye and Hai Tao. The two groups will work on the puzzle. Whoever finishes first will win. The winning group will receive our exclusive reward and can also help promote 'New Life' by publishing an exclusive promotional message."
"Great!" the five main creators said in unison. Du Haitao also excitedly said, "No problem, I can definitely help Xiwei and Zhou Ye win!"
Afterwards, the staff carried the jigsaw puzzle props onto the stage.
The two groups of people stood in front of the puzzle, ready to go.
He Jiong shouted, "Ready, go!"
Following He Jiong's command, the two groups immediately began to piece together the puzzle.
While Jiang Yang was working on the puzzle, he instructed Yang Chaoyue and Zhao Lushi: "Chaoyue, you are in charge of the edges. Lushi, you are in charge of the figures in the middle. I will be in charge of the background. If we work together, we will finish the puzzle quickly."
"Okay, Yang-ge, I'm definitely better than Xiwei!"
On the other side, Tian Xiwei, Zhou Ye, and Du Haitao were also quickly piecing together the puzzle.
While working on the project, Tian Xiwei said, "Brother Haitao, can you hurry up? Jiang Yang and the others have already finished more than half of it!"
Du Haitao sped up, saying, "Don't rush, don't rush, I'm already very fast, I'll be finished soon! Zhou Ye, are you done over there?"
Zhou Ye nodded and said, "I'm almost done here, just one last piece left!"
The audience cheered and shouted for both teams.
The atmosphere was lively.
Xie Na, Li Weijia, and Wu Xing cheered for the two groups from the sidelines.
After ten minutes of intense competition.
The Jiangyang team was the first to complete it.
The jigsaw puzzle is a group portrait still from the film "New Life".
The main cast and crew gathered at the isolated island villa, each with a different expression, making the whole scene complete.
"Congratulations to Jiangyang team for winning!" He Jiong said with a smile, "Jiangyang team had a clear division of labor and worked very fast! Next, please invite Director Jiang's team to release a special promotional message to help 'New Life'!"
Jiang Yang took the microphone: "Thank you everyone. Our promotional tagline is: 'New Life' - A suspenseful puzzle, the truth is about to be revealed! Premiering exclusively on Youku on January 20th, every episode has a twist, every character has a story, let's unlock the truth behind the lies and find our own new life!"
Yang Chaoyue and Zhao Lushi also said together, "See you on Youku's 'New Life' on January 20th!" (End of Chapter)