Chapter 126: The Programme in Progress (continued)
The scene was in an uproar.
Zhao Chengdong said that he knew who the author was, which made all the audience feel incredible. After all, for the vast majority of audiences, this poem and these poets are unfamiliar. But Zhao Chengdong swore that he knew. Could it be that he studied classics when he was in school?
Some people are even beginning to wonder if this was arranged before?
Zhang Fan also had a puzzled expression on his face, "To be honest, I don't know this question." I think most of the audience probably doesn't know about it. I want to ask you, are you a poet?"
In ancient China, poets had a very high status and a great reputation. He has created countless popular works. It's just that after the modern information society, the status of poets has plummeted.
Everyone is busy making money, even when they are leisure, there are many options for leisure, such as the Internet, sports, movies, television, chess and cards, etc. The number of people willing to pay attention to poets is now very small.
In this situation, poets, who are becoming less and less popular, even come up with naked running in order to get attention. After all, poets also have to eat.
"I'm not a poet. Zhao Chengdong shook his head. As if feeling everyone's puzzled eyes, Zhao Chengdong explained loudly, "I don't specialize in ancient Chinese. The reason why I know this poem and the author of this poem is because the hometown of the author of this poem is my hometown. ”
'Wow~~~' The audience was in an uproar.
No one would have imagined that this problem, which was originally considered extremely difficult by everyone, would be solved in this way. Seeing that Zhao Chengdong, who has no special features, is full of luck, the audience's mood is very complicated at this time. But the most common feeling is, this special can be done, so can I!
"The author of this poem is Tang Qiu. Zhao Chengdong explained aloud: "He is a native of Qingcheng County in the Tang Dynasty, which is now Chongzhou. I am also from Chongzhou. Next to my hometown, there is an inscription of Tang Qiu, and there is this poem on it to pay friends in early autumn. I watched it when I was very young. ”
"This is really..."Zhang Fan raised his hand and rubbed his forehead helplessly, "This is really a crime of non-war." ”
The audience burst into laughter and began to applaud vigorously. This luck is really beyond words!
Originally, this was a question that was almost doomed to the challenger's failure. But I didn't expect it to be solved in this form. Zhao Chengdong, who is a challenger, is actually from the same place as the author of this poem. Although the times are different, the stone carvings left by Tang Qiu before are near Zhao Chengdong's hometown.
This kind of thing may seem amazing, but in reality there is nothing impossible. It's just that appearing at such a time can only make the audience feel that the world is big, and there are no surprises.
"I have to say, your luck is just too good. Even Zhang Fan expressed admiration for Zhao Chengdong's luck, "Congratulations, you got it right!"
"It's really amazing. In the applause of the audience, Zhang Fan also applauded and nodded, "No matter what the reason, Zhao Chengdong is indeed in front of the ninth question." I'm really starting to worry now, if all the contestants are like Cheng Dong, then our program team will go bankrupt. ”
"Hahaha~~~" A burst of good-natured laughter instantly sounded at the scene.
The audience is not stupid, and everyone sees how difficult these topics are. Zhao Chengdong was able to get here, but there was a lot of luck. If it was really completely based on his own knowledge reserves, then Zhao Chengdong would have been eliminated before.
However, it is precisely because of the factor of luck that Zhao Chengdong has come here, and it has also made countless viewers believe that as long as they are lucky enough in this show, they can get unprecedented returns! This has further stimulated the audience's enthusiasm for this show.
It's like watching someone play chess and watching others fight the landlord. When watching from the sidelines, it is even more anxious than going out in person, and it is even more enjoyable!
In addition to the excitement of the show, the ownership of the huge prize money and how much the challenger can take away are all topics that the audience is concerned about. With these as the basis, the ratings of the show naturally became popular.
If you have a real-time monitoring system for ratings, you can see that from the start of the show Who Can Become a Millionaire, the ratings are at a very high level. And as the show progresses, the ratings have clearly drawn a high upward line and are continuing to climb to a higher peak.
However, this is not the end. Because the most attention-grabbing moment is coming.
"Ladies and gentlemen in front of the TV. "Zhang Fan faces the camera again" I solemnly declare here that all the topic choices in this program are randomly generated by the computer. And they didn't use any means to communicate with the challengers. This can be attested to by the notary office. Zhao Chengdong was able to come here because of his own ability and luck. And, of course, his ex-girlfriend's help. ”
"Hahaha~~~" The scene burst into laughter.
When Zhang Fan hosts the show, he always focuses on being relaxed and funny. After all, everyone watches TV, movies, variety shows, and so on, all of which are trying to relax, and have fun. After being busy and tired, I want to have a place to rest, laugh and go to bed, and then continue to work the next day to earn money to support my family.
The so-called pursuit of art, the pursuit of self, the pursuit of individuality, the pursuit of this and that, or something. Zhang Fan himself doesn't look down on it at all.
Since you arrogantly declare that others can't understand your art, then don't show it to others. It's good to keep the things you shoot at home and enjoy the art by yourself, and you can also take them out to publicize them so that everyone can contribute ratings and movie tickets?
"Then now, Zhao Chengdong will face the challenge of the ninth question. Zhang Fan's voice had a strong rendering color, which made the atmosphere in the entire studio hall tense. Many viewers were sitting upright waiting for Zhang Fan to say the title.
"It's an interesting question. Zhang Fan looked at the title on the computer screen in front of him and laughed, and then looked at Zhao Chengdong with a very meaningful gaze, "Whose portrait is printed on the dollar bill with a face value of 100 yuan?"
"A. George Washington. B, Benjamin Franklin. D, Abraham Lincoln. ”
As soon as this question came out, the audience at the scene and in front of the TV was in an uproar. This is the second time today that the topic of the President of the United States has appeared. And each question is more difficult than the other.
Although Zhang Fan has not sold the broadcast rights of online videos, the heated discussion on the Internet has not been affected in the slightest. Many viewers who are watching the show are expressing their opinions in real time on various websites.
"No, why is it the election of the president of the United States again?"
"Why are you asking about the dollar? Why don't you ask about our country?"
"Upstairs is joking, asking who is in our country's hundred dollars, isn't that a free question?"
"Who has used dollars?"
"If you use it, you won't think about who that old man is, right?"
"It certainly won't be Franklin Roosevelt! He already had $100 when he was president!"
"I think it's Washington, after all, it's the founding president. ”
"Lincoln, right? ”
"It's too difficult. ”
"Who's that Benjamin? Roosevelt's relative?"
This question is very difficult, and it is really difficult for Chinese people to imagine who the head on the American banknote is.
In fact, this is also a trap problem. Not all of the four options are the president of the United States, and one is not the president of the United States. And this question gives the impression that the avatar on a hundred dollars will definitely be a president. When Zhang Fan asked the question before, he didn't ask which president the avatar was. If Zhao Chengdong can hear and know something about the president of the United States, he will know that this is a trap.
"Chengdong, do you have an answer?" Zhang Fan asked softly.
"Yes. "It's different from what most viewers think. Zhao Chengdong nodded in response: "I have read a book about currency. It has been specifically said that the avatar on the One Hundred Dollars is not the President of the United States. ”
"Wow~~~" The scene was in an uproar.
"I don't know exactly who, but the other three are all famous American presidents. Zhao Chengdong was full of confidence, "So I choose C, Benjamin, Franklin!"
"Are you sure?" Zhang Fan raised his eyebrows.
"I'm sure!" Zhao Chengdong's voice was very firm!
"Congratulations, you got it right!"
The audience burst into enthusiastic cheers. The first challenger of the show actually went all the way to the ninth question! This is a full 500,000 prize money!
"Congratulations to Zhao Chengdong. "Zhang Fan applauded" actually came here as the first challenger, I think the topic of the program group is a little too simple. ”
"Hahaha~~~" The audience burst into laughter.
"Okay, Chengdong. You have now reached one of the hardest choices in the entire challenge. Zhang Fan smiled and nodded, "Next is the last question of the whole challenge." And the most important one!"
"It's different from the previous question. If you get the last question right, you'll be able to leave with a million prize money. But if you get it wrong. Then all the 500,000 winnings you have accumulated will be lost. Zhang Fan's words made the audience at the scene burst into a clamor of noise.
"Now. Zhang Fan's voice was low, "Chengdong, you will face a difficult choice." is to leave with the 500,000 bonus that has been accumulated so far. Or use the 500,000 prize money as a bet to win the million-dollar prize for the last question!"
The scene fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Chengdong. Several cameras also gave Zhao Chengdong a close-up, and the audience in front of the TV could also see Zhao Chengdong's nervousness and inner struggle.
Half a million! is enough to drive many people crazy. After having such a sum of money, Zhao Chengdong's life will definitely be able to be greatly improved.
And the last question is a million!
As long as you answer a question correctly, you can win the million-dollar grand prize, and this temptation is simply irresistible for ordinary people like Zhao Chengdong! How many years does he have to work hard to get this money!
But the risk is just as great, and if you get it wrong, all your previous efforts will be lost. Zhao Chengdong also couldn't give up the accumulated bonus of 500,000 yuan!
A huge pressure like a mountain enveloped him!