Entertainment from Divorce

Chapter 1339 Extra Chapter (Thirty-four)

Sunday,

Binhai City, in Dongjiao Automobile City.

In the showroom of Runhua Automobile Sales Company, Lu Ming was squatting next to a mid-sized sedan, wiping the tires of the car diligently with a rag in his hand.

4S stores like this have very high hygiene requirements for display cars, requiring sales staff to wipe them twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

As a newcomer who had just graduated, Lu Ming naturally had the job of cleaning cars.

There is no way. The employment pressure in China this year is very high. There are more than 9 million graduates, but only more than 6 million jobs. That means one out of every three graduates will not be able to find a job.

Lu Ming also came to this car sales company through the help of his family's connections, and the salary was quite good.

It’s just that his immediate superior, the sales manager, was a bit difficult to deal with. Seeing that he was a newcomer and didn’t know how to deal with things, he gave him all the dirty work in the exhibition hall.

Another newcomer who came in at the same time as him was not harassed by the supervisor because he gave him some money.

But Lu Ming is different. He comes from a coastal rural family and it cost a lot of money to find a job, so he has no money to give to his supervisor.

After wiping the car, Lu Ming was sweating profusely. He just stood up and prepared to take a break when a fat figure appeared in front of him. It was their sales manager.

"Lu Ming, you're being lazy again. Hurry up and clean the car next to you. If you can't do it, get out."

Lu Ming had no choice but to pick up the rag and continue wiping the car.

  After the supervisor walked away, a salesperson came over, walked up to him, took the rag in his hand and said:

"Lu Ming, go and take a rest first. I'll help you wipe it for a while."

Lu Ming looked up and saw that it was Lin Yang, another newcomer who came in with him. He was also a college graduate, so the two of them had a very good relationship.

"Thank you, I'll buy you some water when I get back."

Lu Ming said gratefully, then walked to the chair next to him and sat down to rest for a while.

  Lin Yang, who was cleaning the car, turned around and said:

"Lu Ming, have you heard that Teacher Tan Yue has entered the variety show industry?"

  After hearing this, Lu Ming, who was wiping his sweat with a tissue, said curiously:

"Isn't Mr. Tan Yue a film director? How did he enter the variety show industry?"

"What's so strange about this? Teacher Tan Yue is so amazing, and the music albums he released before were also pretty awesome."

"That's true."

At this time, perhaps because he had just drunk a glass of cold water, Lu Ming felt a stomachache, so he said to Lin Yang:

"Lin Yang, I'm going to the bathroom first. I just drank a glass of cold water and my stomach hurts a little."

Lin Yang didn't care either. It's okay. You go first.

After going to the toilet and defecating, Lu Ming felt much better in his stomach.

So I lit a cigarette, opened my phone and started checking it. I had spent the whole morning cleaning the car, so I had no time to slack off for a while.

As soon as he opened Douyin, he was flooded with videos of Tan Yue's 13 Invitations program. Lu Ming opened a few and started browsing.

Lu Ming had a general idea of ​​Teacher Tan Yue's Thirteen Invitations program, but he was very curious why it was an interview program, because in the past he had the impression that such programs had low ratings and not many people liked to watch them.

With curiosity in mind, Lu Ming opened a promotional video and took a look. Only then did he realize how powerful the program was.

The program was jointly launched by Brilliant Entertainment and Penguin Platform. The host is Xu Nuo and the guest is Tang Tianyun, a formerly very well-known producer and host of Beijing Satellite TV.

Just as Lu Ming was about to watch the trailer again to get to know the show, the cigarette in his hand was about to burn out.

I've been slacking off for too long, I have to go back quickly, Lin Yang is still waiting for me outside.

…………

After getting off work in the evening, Lu Ming dragged his tired body back to the rental house.

The house that Lu Ming rented was on the second floor of a commercial street in Weiyu. There were shops downstairs and single rooms upstairs that the landlord had specially separated for sale.

Therefore, Lu Ming had no roommates and lived alone.

The furniture in the rental house is also very simple, with a single bed and an LCD TV on the cabinet opposite.

There is a small folding table near the door, and next to it is a simple kitchen with only an electric hot pot and simple oil, salt, sauce and vinegar.

The most valuable thing in the entire rental house is the refrigerator next to the kitchen.

Lu Ming opened the refrigerator to see what other vegetables were inside and prepared to cook a meal.

But after opening it, I found that there were only a few rotten cabbages left inside.

"Forget it, let's go downstairs and buy some groceries."

Lu Ming said helplessly.

When we arrived at the supermarket, the proportion of elderly people was relatively low because the area was full of tenants who worked nearby.

There are more young people in a hurry.

Lu Ming came to the vegetable section and bought some potatoes. He then went to the meat stall and weighed two pounds of pork ribs, preparing to go back and stew potatoes and pork ribs.

However, the conversation between two girls in the stall next to him attracted his attention.

"Have you heard that Teacher Tan Yue is filming a variety show?"

"Really? Why didn't I know."

"It's all on Douyin, didn't you check it out?"

In addition, on Lu Ming's way back, many people were discussing this topic, which made Lu Ming even more curious.

Lu Ming is also a fan of Tan Yue and has watched every movie he has made.

However, Lu Ming didn't watch many variety shows on a regular basis, and the ones he watched were mostly outdoor reality shows.

It's just to have some fun when you're bored.

Back in the rental house, Lu Ming started cooking.

More than half an hour later, a plate of steaming potatoes and pork ribs stew was served on the folding table.

Lu Ming turned on his phone, put it on the stand, and ate while browsing on it.

Douyin is full of news about the Thirteen Invitations program. When I first heard it, I thought the name was nothing special, but when I thought about it carefully, I found it to be very meaningful.

Thirteen invitations, and it’s an invitation, isn’t this exactly the meaning of an interview variety show?

As he was scrolling, Lu Ming suddenly remembered the trailer he hadn't had time to watch in the morning, so he typed "13 Invitations trailer" in the search bar above.

As expected, this kind of popular news is easier to search, and a lot of related videos immediately appeared in the video column below.

Lu Ming found the official news released by Brilliant Entertainment and clicked on the video to play it.

The first thing that catches your eye is the title that says it is directed by the famous director Tan Yue, as well as the host Xu Nuo and the first guest Tang Tianyun.

Their conversations are different from other boring interview programs. They focus on current social issues and young people's values.

Just one line in the trailer: "We are in an era without truth, consensus, or certainty. The crisis of this era is different from the crises of other eras. It is frightening and disturbing."

Lu Ming felt that it was very instructive and targeted, rather than just random talk.

After watching a few other videos, Lu Ming's rice was getting cold.

I quickly picked up the chopsticks and ate the food while it was still hot, and only stopped when I couldn't eat any more.

After putting the leftovers in the refrigerator and cleaning the table, Lu Ming lay down on the bed and turned on the TV.

Information about the variety show "Thirteen Invitations" was also being pushed on TV. Seeing such a strong promotion, and considering that Lu Ming had watched many movies produced by Brilliant Entertainment before, although he could not guarantee that every movie would be a hit, the quality was guaranteed.

This made Lu Ming even more curious, and he was looking forward to the show being broadcast at 8 o'clock in the evening on September 27th.

…………

On September 26, pre-promotions for the variety show "Thirteen Invitations" flooded all major online platforms and video software.

On the variety channel of Beijing Satellite TV, as the advertisement ended, the promotional video of "Thirteen Invitations" began to be shown.

"Tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, the Thirteen Invitations program will be broadcast exclusively on Penguin Video!"

The promotional video also reveals more details about the program, including the speeches of host Tan Yue and guest Tang Tianyun during interviews, as well as the thoughts of the program staff.

In addition to the Internet, people all over China are discussing Tan Yue’s new show "Thirteen Invitations".

Binhai Broadcasting University,

"Teacher Tan Yue's 13 Invitations will be broadcast tomorrow!"

"Does anyone have a Penguin membership? Lend it to me tomorrow."

…………

Harbin, northern China.

"Oh my god, have you heard that the variety show produced by Teacher Tan will be released tomorrow!"

"You bastard, I already knew it. Why do I need you to remind me?"

…………

There is also a lot of discussion on Weibo.

“Although I don’t like watching interview programs, I definitely have to support Teacher Tan Yue’s!”

"From the trailer, this talk show is different from other ones. I am really looking forward to what kind of surprises Teacher Tan Yue can bring us!"

…………

Beijing, Bright Entertainment Company.

There is a lobby between each floor, where most of the headquarters employees work, with many desks densely packed together.

Because there are so many people and so much going on, it is naturally very noisy.

But today is even better than ever because the employees have heard that this Thirteen Invitations variety show was Mr. Tan’s idea.

"Mr. Tan's music album last time already opened our eyes. I wonder what kind of surprises he will bring this time!"

"Is it really Mr. Tan's idea? I don't think Mr. Tan has been to the program department recently."

"Why would a leader as important as Mr. Tan have to go there in person? Why not just hand it over to his staff?"

"Haven't you heard that President Tan handed the program over to Deputy Director Xu of the Program Department? President Xu has been in charge of it for a while, but the idea of ​​the 13 Invitations program was indeed provided by President Tang."

"I really want time to pass quickly and arrive tomorrow afternoon. I am really looking forward to tomorrow's premiere!"

"Me too!"

…………

September 27th,

Binhai City, in Dongjiao Automobile City.

Lu Ming had just finished receiving a client and a happy expression appeared on his face.

Because he just received his first order of the week, and just now a middle-aged couple ordered a car from him.

"Congratulations, Lu Ming!"

Lin Yang came over and patted Lu Ming on the shoulder, congratulating him.

“No, no, it’s also luck!”

Lu Ming said somewhat embarrassedly, then pulled Lin Yang to the customer reception area at the back of the exhibition hall, where they found a seat and rested for a while.

  Lin Yang poured a glass of water for himself and Lu Ming, and then said:

"Teacher Tan Yue's 13 Invitations variety show will premiere tonight."

  Lu Ming took a sip of water and said:

"I didn't expect that Mr. Tan Yue would actually enter the music industry. But unfortunately, he is doing an interview program with low ratings."

In recent years, interview variety shows can be said to be a niche in the Chinese variety circle, because young people don’t like to watch this kind of show, and the audience group is mainly middle-aged and elderly people.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the themes are old-fashioned and cannot attract young people.

"But just because it was produced by Teacher Tan Yue, I feel it's very novel. It's premiering tonight, how about watching the Thirteen Invitations show tonight?"

…………

In the evening, Lu Ming came to his rental house after getting off work.

After making a simple dinner, Lu Ming took out his mobile phone and checked the time. There were still more than 20 minutes before the Thirteen Invitations program was to be broadcast.

So Lu Ming moved the table in front of the TV, turned on the TV, and prepared to find another movie to watch.

Ten minutes later, Lu Ming finished his meal.

Fold the folding table and put it in a place next to the rental house where it will not be in the way.

Lu Ming walked to the bed and sat down. He used the remote control to open the Penguin Video homepage, found the most eye-catching "Thirteen Invitations" column in the middle, and clicked on it.

The show hasn't started yet, so Lu Ming has no choice but to watch the trailer first.

But at this moment, Lu Ming's cell phone rang.

I took out my cell phone and saw that it was a call from a good friend from college. After graduation, he also worked in Binhai City, but in the center of the city.

But the distance between the two people is not far, and it only takes about ten minutes to get there by bus.

Lu Ming picked up the call and said with a smile:

"Erdan, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Go to hell, you want to be my brother when you're not even older than me."

The friend on the other end of the phone laughed and scolded.

"Want to play cards?"

Hearing his friend calling him to go out and play cards, Lu Ming hesitated.

Because the 13 Invitations program will be premiered soon. Although Lu Ming doesn’t like watching variety shows very much, this is his favorite creation by teacher Tan Yue, and he really wants to see what it looks like.

On the other hand, Lu Ming and his good friend had not seen each other for a long time due to work reasons after graduation.

Lu Ming was hesitating in his heart, should he go or not?

"Lu Ming, why don't you speak?"

A friend's urging voice came from the other end of the phone.

Finally, Lu Ming decided not to go. He would go to see his friends in a couple of days when he was off work. He would watch the premiere of Teacher Tan Yue's variety show tonight. After all, he had been looking forward to it for several days.

"Sun Yang, I won't go today. I'm not feeling well today. I'll come to see you after I'm off work in two days."

Lu Ming said.

"OK then."

……

The time came to eight o'clock in the evening, and Lu Ming clicked in on time.

Wow, the comments section is almost filling up the entire video page.

After Lu Ming closed the barrage, the old tradition continued. First there was a wave of joint advertising, and finally the scene came to the main film.