From yearning to becoming a mascot in the entertainment industry

Chapter 4

Yun Mu was slightly stunned when he heard He Jiong's words.

I didn't expect that Yearning for This World would also have to face the issue of stopping recording.

"Teacher He, why did Xiangwang stop recording?"

He Jiong had a warm smile on his face and said nonchalantly, "Just like you, I'm tired. It's time to stop and rest."

"Teacher Huang also thinks so."

While He Jiong was speaking, Yun Mu stared into his eyes.

He clearly saw that when He Jiong talked about stopping the recording, there was reluctance in his eyes.

"Teacher He, since we're not recording right now and it's just the two of us, I'll just say whatever I want to say. Please don't mind if I say anything wrong."

"It's okay, it's okay, go ahead."

"When I watched your previous shows, I could clearly sense your ease and comfort."

"It's obvious that you actually enjoyed recording Yearning. It's not as tiring as you just said."

After hearing Yun Mu's words, He Jiong fell silent. He didn't know how to tell Yun Mu.

Just at this moment, Huang Lei walked in with noodles and braised meat.

"The noodles are ready, Yunmu, it's time to eat."

As he said that, he placed the noodles and braised pork in front of Yun Mu.

"What did you two talk about just now?"

When he came in just now, he felt the unusual atmosphere in the room.

Huang Lei had no doubt about He Jiong's communication skills.

He had never seen silence like that before.

It must be because they just talked about some sensitive topic.

"We didn't talk about anything, except Xiao Mu asked why we stopped recording."

Upon hearing this, Huang Lei did not speak tactfully like He Jiong had just done, but directly expressed his thoughts.

"Actually the reason is very simple."

"Yearning has already recorded six seasons, and we feel that there is nothing new to record, and the audience is getting tired of watching it."

"So, we thought about stopping and taking a break. It doesn't mean we will stop recording Xiang Wang completely in the future."

"Instead, I want to come up with a new form to bring everyone a brand new yearning."

After Huang Lei finished speaking, Yun Mu pursed his lips and looked at He Jiong and Huang Lei with some hesitation.

Seeing this, He Jiong smiled and said: "It's okay, just say whatever you want to say, it's okay."

Hearing this, Yun Mu took a deep breath and said slowly: "Teacher He, Teacher Huang, I have a few questions about Xiang Wang that I would like to ask you."

Seeing Yun Mu's serious expression, He Jiong put away the smile on his face and looked at Yun Mu seriously.

"You said."

"First of all, I would like to ask you two, when you first recorded Yearning, what was your original intention? In other words, what did you want to bring to the audience through Yearning?"

Hearing this, He Jiong did not hesitate at all.

"Our ideas were simple at the beginning, but now the pace of life is very fast and the whole atmosphere is very impetuous."

“So, through Yearning, we want to show the audience a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city, without the busy and stressful schedules, where they can do what they love and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of life.”

"At the same time, it allows the audience to experience this slow life as if they were there, giving them a moment of decompression and relaxation."

After He Jiong finished his story, Yun Mu nodded and asked the second question.

"So, when recording Yearning, what do you want to bring to the guests?"

This time it was Huang Lei who answered his question.

“It’s the same.”

"The guests we invite are mostly actors, singers, and athletes."

"These professions basically have one characteristic: they are extremely busy and work-intensive, leaving them with very little personal time."

"We also hope that they can enjoy a slower pace of life while longing for brief experiences."

"Here, they can relax and decompress."

After Huang Lei finished speaking, Yun Mu nodded again and asked the third and final question.

"Then do you know what the audience wants to see when they watch Xiangwang?"

This time, He Jiong and Huang Lei fell silent for a moment.

Neither of them could give the first answer to this question.

"Xiao Mu, you've said before that you're a long-time fan of our show. You've watched every season and every episode. So why do you like watching it?"

He Jiong looked at Yun Mu and asked curiously.

Before Yun Mu could answer, Huang Lei asked seriously, "Do you have any good suggestions for Xiang Wang?"

After listening to Yun Mu's three questions, he keenly felt that Yun Mu probably had some unique insights into Xiangwang.

Hearing this, Yun Mu hesitated for a moment, but still nodded seriously.

"Eat first, or the noodles will get clumpy. I'll go find Wang Zhengyu and ask him to come over and listen."

After saying that, Huang Lei stood up and walked outside.

As for Xiangwang, he actually didn't want to stop recording, but now they really had nothing new to record.

It's been several seasons, and each season is basically the same, with nothing new.

Moreover, he felt that his current aspirations had deviated from the original intention of its establishment.

This was also the biggest reason why he decided to stop.

In fact, he didn't think that an ordinary person like Yun Mu could offer any substantive suggestions.

The reason why he took it so seriously was that he had a feeling that what Yun Mu would say next would be very important and might be of some inspiration to them.

"Xiao Mu, the Wang Zhengyu that Teacher Huang just mentioned is the director we aspire to be."

He Jiong explained to Yun Mu.

Yun Mu nodded while eating noodles in big mouthfuls.

Of course he knew that the director he admired was Wang Zhengyu.

Not long after, Huang Lei brought Wang Zhengyu into the room.

In just a short while, Yun Mu finished a big bowl of noodles.

"Did you finish eating so soon? There's more in the pot. If you're not full, I'll get you more."

Hearing this, Yun Mu smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Teacher Huang, this is so delicious, I couldn't control myself for a moment. Sorry for the joke. Now I finally understand why Peng Peng gained so much weight while filming 'Yearning'."

After hearing what he said, the three of them thought of what happened during the previous recording and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"So let's talk about what you just said?"

Yun Mu nodded, then said seriously: "Let me state in advance that this is just my personal opinion."

"As Mr. He said before, the purpose of recording Yearning is to bring a touch of tranquility and peace to the increasingly impetuous life in the city."

"The initial yearning has indeed been achieved, especially the first season. The process of creating it from scratch through your hard work has brought a different atmosphere to the audience."

"And those guests who come here to experience the slow pace of life and reap the rewards through their own labor are the real scenes that the audience likes to watch."

"That kind of leisurely and comfortable life is indeed what many people yearn for, like me."

Having said that, Yun Mu's tone suddenly changed.

“But, the further we recorded the song, the more it changed its flavor.”

Yun Mu glanced at Huang Lei.

“It gradually became Mr. Huang’s cooking show.”

"Yearning has gradually become a place for some celebrities to perform, establish their image, and even whitewash themselves."

Having said that, Yun Mu glanced at the three of them and continued.

“What are the audience watching when they watch Yearning?”

“It’s the kind of tranquility and leisurely life that I yearn for.”

"It's what the stars are like in their most authentic daily lives."

"It's not a publicity channel for celebrities, a show, or a whitewashing event!"

Yun Mu let out a long sigh of relief.