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Chapter 467 Mango surrenders (Earth)
Movies and variety shows are two different forms. The only thing they have in common is that both have artists performing and both have advertising revenue.

Logically speaking, even if Lu Linlang deliberately targets Wang Jian and Mango TV, it will only be for the sake of stealing artists, and it will be temporary. Just get over it.

After all, the Truman drama cannot be filmed all the time, and the number of domestic artists cannot be accommodated in one drama.

But when Lu Linlang was halfway through the filming of "Blood Battle in Jinling", she had a new trick. She recruited investment for the film, including built-in advertisements, interstitial advertisements and other forms.

Those who originally invested in advertising on Mango Channel but now switch to "Battle of Jinling" will receive a 8% discount on advertising costs. If advertising investment on Mango Channel is suspended, there will be a 5% discount.

This is purely a stubborn move that harms others but does not benefit oneself, but it is indeed effective. It poached many of the sponsors of several variety shows hosted by Wang Jian.

It's impossible to poach them all, but the small amount makes the senior management in Taili feel deeply uneasy. After all, the senior management is responsible to the higher management, and everyone has their own blame to bear.

There are often ace hosts, but not often financial sponsors. Lu Linlang's move has indeed hit the lifeblood of Mango Channel.

"Why don't you take a break for a while?" The executive said to Wang Jian, "Apologize to the people in Truman's studio, and stop making trouble. If it continues, everyone will look bad."

"Their request is that the station officially issues the suspension of "Officially Started Filming" and that the station apologizes." Wang Jian said.

"Hasn't "Officially Started Shooting" stopped?" the executive asked.

This knowing question made Wang Jian feel like he had eaten a piece of shit, but he still had to answer: "Yes, it was only broadcast for one episode, and no artists will participate later."

"That's alright." The top management gave a high-five and confirmed the matter, "The station decided to stop the show. You apologize in your own name. After all, you are the planner of "Officially Started Shooting", so you can definitely meet their requirements. ”

"Leader, but this..." Wang Jian had a lot to say, but couldn't say it.

"Think clearly before you come back to work. If you don't solve the ideological problem, it will be difficult to achieve results at work." The leader began to drink tea and see off the guests.

Yes, Wang Jian thought clearly and must think clearly.

Soon he issued an apology statement on his personal Weibo: "...Breaking the contract with The Truman Studio and unilaterally launching the "Officially Started" project was a serious personal mistake on my part. The reputation of both the studio and Mango TV has been damaged, and I sincerely apologize..."

Wang Jian's apology statement attracted a lot of attention from passers-by. Many people didn't understand what happened and started talking about it.

But everyone in the industry knows that this confrontation that lasted for more than half a year ended with Mango Channel admitting defeat. As expected of an international director, even Mango Channel is afraid of going crazy.

When Wang Jian issued his apology statement, Mango Channel also issued a statement stating that the copyright of the "Officially Started" program is shared with Truman Studios, and the variety show will never be launched without the permission of Truman Studios.

There is no doubt that this is a victory.

This is especially true for fans who eat fish. Although Mango Channel only made a veiled apology and Wang Jian was really the one who took the blame. However, the fact that he single-handedly brought Mango Channel to its knees is also the first time that a domestic star and a TV station have done so. Won.

Since you have apologized, you must apologize to the end. After Wang Jian posted on Weibo, he flew to the capital with the program director Xie Tao, intending to apologize to Lu Linlang in person.

Today is different from what it used to be. Lu Linlang has proven how much damage can be caused to a TV station by having an international director who doesn't follow the rules of the game and has no sense of the world. Therefore, although Wang Jian and Xie Tao feel humiliated, they also feel helpless.

What was even more helpless was that they didn't see Lu Linlang.

"Mr. Lu doesn't have time at the moment, please wait a moment." The staff of Dongfeng Media said this.

"But we have made an appointment with Mr. Lu tonight." Wang Jian has rarely been so humble.

"There are indeed unexpected visitors. I'm sorry, two teachers." The staff member said, "Please wait a moment."

This "wait a moment" lasted nearly four hours.

Obviously, this is a humiliation, but in order to keep their jobs, Mango Channel's ace host and ace variety show PD have to bite the bullet and wait.

In fact, Lu Linlang really had an unexpected guest.five hours ago.

Lu Linlang was happily waiting for the two petitioners who flew in from Star City.

Being able to force Mango TV to this point was beyond her expectations.Unlike abroad, it is difficult to completely bring down an ace host unless he violates national laws or arouses public anger. This is especially true for a TV station. Lu Linlang's grievances can be resolved by getting the other party to apologize.

At this moment, a strange visitor appeared in her office. The visitor said that he wanted to discuss the budget issue of "The Battle of Jinling".

Looking at this serious man with blond hair and blue eyes and carrying a briefcase, Lu Linlang was a little confused. Was he from Netflix?
When discussing budget, shouldn’t we go to the Philippines to find Lin Yuhang?Why did you come to the mainland to find yourself?

"Ms. Lu Linlang, my name is A.C. Little, from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers accounting firm). According to our investigation, we have proof that you embezzled a large amount of public funds for the film project through the "Battle of Jinling" project. The amount is It’s huge.”

Looking at the man who claimed to be a PricewaterhouseCoopers accountant, Lu Linlang fell into silence.

This night, Wang Jian and Xie Tao did not wait for Lu Linlang.

……

the Philippines.

Jinling Film and Television Base.

It's January, and the temperature is still pleasant. Just talking about the temperature, it won't make people want to go back to China at all, especially Ting Jun, Lin Yuhang and others who live in the north.

But in this season, no matter how cold it is in their hometown, Chinese wanderers abroad will be eager to return to their hometown.

Because the Chinese New Year is coming soon.

The crew finished filming today.

It's already late at night, and the crew has been agitated recently, and the filming progress has become slower and slower. Feng Zikai also feels troubled.

"The Chinese New Year is coming." Lin Yuhang reminded everyone, "It's time for everyone to have a holiday."

"It's the Chinese New Year again." Feng Zikai sighed.

When I arrived in the Philippines, it was still June, and more than half a year had passed in the blink of an eye. The studio project was still under construction, but it was nearing completion, as long as Truman did not put forward more project requirements.

The filming progress is already over halfway, and several Hollywood stars have returned to China for vacation due to the winter break. Indeed, it is time for the entire crew to take a vacation.

"Tingjun, please go back to the country, I won't go back." Truman said to Tingjun, the subtext was that there would be nowhere to go if he went back.

"Teacher Truman, why don't you go to my house to celebrate the New Year~" Ting Jun suggested.

"What, you want to kidnap Truman away?" Lin Yuhang teased.

"I'm just afraid that Mr. Truman will be bored during the Chinese New Year!" Ting Jun protested.

"How could it be? The Chinese in Manila also celebrate the Lunar New Year, which may be more lively than in China. The vice president has invited Truman to participate in the New Year celebrations. Truman will definitely not be alone." Lin Yuhang said.

"But if Truman has no one to accompany him..." Mr. Ting said.

"Shen Yining will come." Truman said, "Let's take this time to prepare for what will happen after 'Stupid' recovers. It should be very soon."

At the mention of "foolishness", everyone became serious except Ting Jun. She looked left and right and still felt weird.

(End of this chapter)