novellhall Chapter 88 Prelude to Departure
Chapter 88 Prelude to Departure
The most immediate indication of this was the surge in inquiries at Times Records' reception desk and business hotline.
When will the CD of "Little Apple" be available for purchase?
"It's the one where Liu Xiaoli and Zhou Wenqiong danced!"
"Can I pre-order? I want to buy some for my child..."
Information feedback also comes from the audio-visual stores on the streets and alleys from time to time.
There has been a noticeable increase in customers asking about "the upbeat song 'Little Apple' on TV, with two really beautiful lead dancers..."
Of course, more and more people are interested in learning about the young singer Liu Yifei.
Radio laid the foundation for auditory perception, while television ignited the public's desire to buy through visuals.
Liu Xiaoli's leap opened up a new world for dancers and marked the most crucial step in making "Little Apple" a phenomenal hit.
Under this dual stimulation of "hearing + sight", it has already shown potential far exceeding that of ordinary chart-topping songs.
Just as "Little Apple" was attracting national attention with its wildfire-like momentum, another song, "Good Morning Jiangcheng," was also slowly taking root in Jiangcheng, radiating another kind of solid power.
Its influence far surpasses that of "Little Apple".
"Good Morning Jiangcheng" isn't catchy, but it's a song that resonates with the spirit of Jiangcheng.
Era Records tailored a dual-mode approach for this song, combining on-the-ground promotion and radio broadcasting.
Every morning, soothing and inspiring rhythms gently resonate through the broadcast systems of major shopping malls and public places in Jiangcheng, blending wonderfully with the bustling voices of the crowd.
The song conveys emotions such as "accompanying me all the way" and "giving me the strength to move forward," which resonate with the public's psychological needs for hope, companionship, and positive energy in an environment of reform and opportunity.
The song title directly identifies "Jiangcheng" (River City), making it an unprecedented cultural calling card for the city and reflecting the unique value of music.
The word "you" in the lyrics can refer to one's hometown, or it can be extended to mean ideals or anything that gives people strength. This ambiguity allows different groups to relate to it and express their own emotions.
It is not noisy, but it can accurately touch the shared emotional memories of the people of Jiangcheng.
This is a regional metaphor—it sings "Good morning," speaks of "the most beautiful star," but conveys the deep affection and blessings that every Jiangcheng resident has for this city.
The response was swift and substantial:
In the supermarket, shoppers would hum along, saying to those around them, "This song is beautiful; it sounds like a morning in our Jiangcheng, full of hope!"
When taxi drivers are waiting for passengers, if the radio switches to this song, they will turn up the volume and say to the passengers, "This song has the flavor of our Wuhan."
During breaks between classes at various universities, whenever this song is played, students from other places often say enviously, "I really wish there was a song specifically about our city. I fell in love with Wuhan after just one listen."
The local daily newspaper even offered a rare short review praising it: "Good Morning Jiangcheng uses music to create a warm and touching name card for the city, revealing true feelings in the details. It is a musical work that reflects our Jiangcheng."
What surprised Times Records even more was that officials from the city's publicity department expressed their approval in an informal setting: "The song is wholesome and uplifting, with a refreshing style. It perfectly showcases the cultural landscape and positive urban spirit of Wuhan, and it is a direction for artistic creation that deserves encouragement."
Of course, along with the song, the young singer Liu Yifei, whose voice was as pure and sweet as crystal, also became widely known.
The audio-visual stores in Jiangcheng have ushered in another peak season:
"Is Liu Yifei, the young girl who sang 'Good Morning Jiangcheng,' from Jiangcheng? Her voice is so clear."
"Where can I buy this child's song? I want my granddaughter to listen to it and learn the authentic Jiangcheng flavor."
Is Liu Yifei, who sang "Good Morning Jiangcheng," the same Liu Yifei who sang "Little Apple"?
……
At the end of June, Yucai School
Good classmates Zhou Xiaobai and Liu Qianqian have finished their exams and are sitting quietly, waiting for the last bell of the semester.
During this period, the two of them adhered to the three principles of not skipping classes, not leaving early, and not hitting classmates. Safety first, and any bad thoughts had to be kept to themselves.
As "Good Morning Jiangcheng" began to play, the two slowly shouldered their schoolbags and walked out of the classroom under the teacher's praising gaze.
When the marketing team at Era Records heard Zhou Xiaobai's suggestion for on-the-ground promotion, they started thinking about the school bell signaling the end of get out of class.
They spared no expense and urgently sourced a batch of electronic bells from the world's factories in Guangdong Province to sponsor the project.
Yucai School is one of the pilot schools.
"You are the most beautiful star in the night sky."
"Lighting my way forward"
"You are the most beautiful encounter in my life."
"If you are well, then your day is a sunny day."
At the school gate, Liu Qianqian stopped and listened intently, her ears perked up, looking as proud as a little rooster.
Zhou Xiaobai chuckled to herself, her tone full of teasing: "Hey, Liu the Great Singer, your masterpiece is being reviewed by your classmates. Have you thought about your acceptance speech yet? You'll definitely have to go on stage."
He was telling the truth. A couple of days ago, Chen Minghua was very excited: "This song is amazing! Many organizations here want to sing it, but we've turned them all down according to your requirements. However, there's a big event in the city in September that I have to perform on stage."
Liu Qianqian's face shone with excitement.
She looked up, hands behind her back, a serious expression on her face: "Hmm, this... the response is pretty good. It shows that the students' appreciation level is quite high. It's achieved a... high degree of unity with this singer's artistic pursuits! Unlike Mom—"
After saying that, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Knowing her original trajectory through the system, she had worked in Japan and released records, but without making a ripple.
She privately complained to Zhou Xiaobai, "Mom really wasted her dancing skills. What kind of dance did she choose for me? It's supposed to be trendy, but her legs are more exposed than in 'Little Apple,' it looks so provocative. The song is supposed to be nice, but it makes me want to sleep. We've completely been led astray by her. Her taste is about the same as an elementary school student's. She's embarrassing us."
Looking at her proud and arrogant appearance, Zhou Xiaobai patted her head and sincerely praised her: "Sister Qianqian is awesome. Follow me, and I guarantee you'll soar to great heights."
He rarely used honorifics, but his words were full of hidden meanings.
Liu Qianqian is usually careless, but she pays special attention to what Zhou Xiaobai says, and can tell something is wrong as soon as he says it.
She slapped Zhou Xiaobai's hand and glared at him, saying, "What did you say again?"
This time she was happy and, unusually, didn't use physical attacks.
Zhou Xiaobai shuddered in fright. He must have realized what he meant. "I was talking about the 'song' in 'singing'." He changed the subject. "Qianqian, we don't need to go to the dance troupe to gain popularity points anymore. We can relax for the next few days."
"Hehe! So how many are there now?" Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes at him, but inwardly she looked down on him: He's so easily scared, no wonder Da Meili was able to beat him up. Little did she know that she herself had become a crying baby.
"Over 40,000!" Zhou Xiaobai held up four fingers, his face beaming with excitement. "Good Morning Jiangcheng alone has contributed over 10,000 points recently, not much less than Little Apple." As he spoke, he brought up the system panel in his mind—
[Host: Zhou Xiaobai]
Popularity: 41100
[System Members: 1]
Zhou Xiaobai said excitedly, "There are still two days until summer vacation, and the MV script is all written. Tomorrow we'll go to the record company and finalize this."
"Hehe! What else is missing?" Liu Qianqian laughed heartily, knowing that her hard times were about to end.
"We've bought everything we need. Bingbing finished her exams and got her vacation earlier than us. If we still need anything, we'll buy it when she gets here," Zhou Xiaobai said after thinking for a moment.
To ensure the four of them could travel the world without worry, they bought a lot of tents, daily necessities, food, drinks, and entertainment and stuffed them into their space.
The two even had malicious intentions, and on the day they left, they packed up and took Zhou Wenqiong's motorcycle with them.
Fan Bingbing can ride a motorcycle. Although he doesn't have a license, he drives safely and chooses to ride in places where there are no people.
At this moment, thousands of miles away, Fan Bingbing and Tong Liya are also making their final preparations.