Traveling back to 1977

Chapter 822 Welcoming the New Era

Zhao Wanru, female, 44 years old, comes from the long-established Zhao family in San Francisco. She graduated from New York University and later married Zhou Zhengdong. They have a daughter named Zhou Yali.

That's not the point. The point is that she currently works for WETM-TV, the New York Broadcasting Corporation, and in a fairly high position.

This television station is the New York radio station that was formerly part of NBC (National Broadcasting Company), which later transformed into a television station. It is now a member of NBC's television network in New York.

Because of U.S. broadcasting and communications legislation, there is no single national television station in the United States. Instead, there are broadcast television networks composed of multiple local television stations. Therefore, WETM-TV can be considered equivalent to NBC.

Zhao Wanru is also a contributing writer for The New York Times, frequently publishing commentaries and possessing extensive knowledge of the local media industry.

Given New York's importance in the eastern United States and the Zhou family's own influence, Zhao Wanru was indeed a well-known figure in the eastern media.

What about the American West?
Don't forget that San Francisco, like Los Angeles, is in California. Before Hollywood dominated the world, it was the center of the American West. The influence of the San Francisco Bay Area could radiate throughout the West, not to mention Los Angeles, which is also in California.

The Zhao family in San Francisco's Chinatown is also a force to be reckoned with in the area. Zhao Wanru's father can directly contact the mayor of San Francisco and the governor of California, just as Zhou Zhengdong can directly contact the governor of New York.

Of course, Zhou Zhengdong can still contact the palace directly now.

Although the Zhao family's businesses are spread across traditional sectors such as trade, warehousing, and logistics, as a local power, it's not difficult for the eldest daughter of the Zhao family to get involved in any industry if she wants, as long as it doesn't affect the dominant position of the family that controls that industry, through various exchanges of interests.

In conclusion, Zhou Yali's proposed candidate is absolutely perfect, considering personal ability, industry expertise, and family background!
Moreover, such talent is virtually impossible to find through the job market; only a sufficiently large platform and exceptional prospects can attract them.

For example, when IBM hired Gerstner, they even mobilized high-ranking officials in the palace, arguing that IBM was on the verge of collapse and only he could save it, and finally persuaded Gerstner to become IBM's CEO.

Of course, Zhao Wanru is no match for Gerstner, but Qianfan Publishing House is not IBM either. If it weren't for Miss Zhou's own mother, it would be impossible to persuade her to condescend to work for Qianfan, even if the company held the copyrights to blockbuster titles like "Legend of the Dragon Knight" and "Saint Seiya".

There are countless small companies that, despite having a blockbuster product, were eventually swallowed up by giants. Before they truly grow, who knows if an unexpected event will occur first?

Of course, things are different now. As long as Zhou Yali goes back and makes a scene, throws out Chen Fan's development plan, and gives her another $400 million in development funds, the outcome is guaranteed.

Even if Zhao Wanru is about to be promoted to the board of directors of New York TV station, she will definitely give up the opportunity there and obediently take over Qianfan Company to work for her biological daughter and adopted nephew.

Chen Fan looked at Zhou Yali, and then thought that this was not the first time this child had poached people and asked for resources from the Zhou family's company. He had to admit that she was a professional when it came to ruining her father's career!

……

The four chatted and ate until they were full. Zhou Yali and Jiang Tiantian had basically sorted out their respective development plans, and the only remaining issue was execution.

As the event was about to end, it was finally Jiang Lili's turn.

She looked blankly at Chen Fan, then at Zhou Yali and her sister, and finally her gaze returned to Chen Fan's face as she murmured, "What... what can I do?"

Chen Fan pondered for two seconds, then turned to Zhou Yali and said, "Later, you can introduce Givenchy and Chanel to her, and then develop your business in the same way as them."

Of course, Lily doesn't need to worry about the whole process; she just needs to focus on the design.

Compared to her older sister, the younger sister is indeed much weaker in management skills. This is partly due to her natural inclinations and partly due to her environment. During their adolescence, Jiang Tiantian was forced to become the pillar of the family, while Jiang Lili had to hide her brilliance and remain an inconspicuous presence.

However, this also set the stage for their future development.

Jiang Tiantian can be a well-rounded manager, while Jiang Lili can only focus on one thing. If you assign her more tasks, she may feel overwhelmed.

But if she focuses on just one thing, Jiang Lili can do it perfectly within her capabilities.

Upon hearing his words, Zhou Yali's eyes widened instantly. "Brother, are you sure?"

Jiang Lili and Jiang Tiantian looked left and right, wondering what Chanel was and what Givenchy was.
Chen Fan smiled and said, "Of course I'm sure. Those so-called European luxury brands are just artificially created through marketing. Just find a few experts in this field, hype them up a few times, and their reputation will be established."

With a reputation established, opening luxury stores and expanding product range, even if one doesn't become a top-tier luxury brand, there's always hope of becoming a second-tier accessible luxury brand.

Zhou Yali pursed her lips and thought for a moment, "What you said makes sense."

He then looked up at Jiang Lili and smiled, "Lili, when you become a top international design master, don't pretend you don't know me."

Jiang Lili stared at her blankly, "Huh?"

What do you mean?
……

Time passed day by day, and before we knew it, 1979 was over. Chen Fan said he missed it very much.

This year... well, never mind, I won't summarize it.

Overall, it's very profitable.

Not only did they make money, they also gained people; there will never be another 1979 like this!

This time, it's not just the end of a year, but the end of a decade.

The 1970s finally came to an end, and the new 1980s arrived.

If it weren't for the fact that New Year's Day is only a one-day holiday, Chen Fan would definitely be taking Jiang Tiantian and the others back to the provincial capital right now, instead of acting like an idiot, holding a bamboo pole and turning the antenna around.

"Are you ready?"

On the third-floor rooftop, Chen Fan turned the antenna to a different direction and called out weakly, "It's already rotated 3,600 degrees, and it's still not clear?"

Although my country now has a cable television station, there is only one!
And it serves scientific research!
That was Hefei Cable Television Station, established in 1977. After a year of hard work, the station developed key equipment such as splitters and distributors and adopted a high-frequency transmission scheme, successfully realizing the transmission of cable television signals.

The successful implementation of this project laid the foundation for the development of cable television nationwide.

However, it wasn't until the 90s that cable television stations began to be established nationwide.

For example, Shanghai Cable Television was not established until 1992.

Therefore, manually adjusting the antenna is something that everyone with a TV set does.

The signal from Jiangnan TV can be received in Shanghai, but it is received and then relayed by Shanghai TV, although the signal quality is poor.

In order to see the first modern TV series in mainland China, the three women unanimously agreed to let Chen Fan bask in the first ray of moonlight of the 1980s while turning the antenna! Under the bright moonlight, Chen Fan stood on the roof, holding onto a bamboo pole. The hem of his bathrobe fluttered in the wind. Two gyrfalcons, who had become familiar with each other, landed on the roof tiles and stared at him intently, their eyes filled with confusion. How did this big guy get up here? Was he going to fly?
Just as Chen Fan was starting to feel sleepy and couldn't stay awake any longer, Zhou Yali's voice finally came from below, "Okay!"

Chen Fan felt as if he had heard heavenly music and immediately woke up. He looked around and saw that the world was shrouded in mist, with lights on in every house and no one's gaze.

He immediately spread his arms, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and in less than two seconds, he had already leaped over half of the roof and jumped down from the eaves.

With a few quick flicks of his fingers along the windowsill, the wall, and the cracks in the brickwork, he was on the ground in the blink of an eye.

He quickly ran to the front door, pushed it open, and dashed towards the toilet.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to the toilet, I'm washing my hands. That bamboo pole is too dirty.

The three women looked at the front door, then at his back, and finally their gaze fell on the stairwell.

Zhou Yali's eyes lit up. "Where did he come from?"

Jiang Lili frowned, somewhat uncertain. "Did he go down to the second floor first, then climb down from the balcony of the second-floor room, and then come in through the front door?"

She could jump from the second floor, but the third floor was still a bit too much; she needed to practice Baguazhang to the internal strength level first. Jumping directly from the third floor rooftop?

Without even thinking about it, that's something no human being could do.

Jiang Tiantian snapped out of her daze, shook her head, and laughed, "Who cares how he got down? But he must have been holding it in so badly that he ran straight to the toilet as soon as he got down."

Chen Fan came out after washing his hands and overheard her words. He immediately corrected her righteously, "I was just washing my hands, there's absolutely nothing else wrong with that."

Jiang Lili and Jiang Tiantian blushed slightly, turned their faces to look at the TV, and remained silent.

You can win every one-on-two fight, you must have too much energy, how can you say there's no problem?
However, since there are outsiders present, let's give him some face.

The two sisters remained silent, and Zhou Yali merely pursed her lips, expressing slight disdain.

Chen Fan felt that he shouldn't have been in such a hurry just now. It would have been better to come down the stairs, so that he wouldn't be misunderstood and it would be difficult to explain.

Forget it, I'll keep quiet for now and let my actions speak for themselves later.

As for that outsider... I'll make her a bowl of sleep-inducing soup later, and she'll sleep like a log. It'll also help regulate her body, calm her mind, and soothe her nerves—perfect!

He walked to the sofa and sat down next to Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili immediately and unconsciously squeezed closer to him, her eyes still fixed on the TV.

At that time, the TV broadcast was "Lianbo News" (which is not available until it is shown). The current "Lianbo News" is only 20 minutes long. Moreover, microwave trunk lines have not yet been used to transmit signals. Instead, videotapes are transmitted. Local stations broadcast programs about a week later than CCTV.

However, considering the estimated time, the program also includes content to celebrate the New Year and wish viewers a happy New Year.

As for the news content, it mostly focused on the holiday preparations in various places.

Yes, this content was pre-recorded by various local TV stations and then sent to CCTV, so it's already content from half a month ago.

Fortunately, in a few more months, by October of this year, local TV stations will be able to transmit and receive signals via microwave trunk lines. At that time, efficiency will be greatly increased, and there will be no more situations where news content from half a month ago or even earlier is broadcast.

I finished watching the news broadcast while yawning. By then, the four people on the sofa were already slumped together.

Zhou Yali leaned against Jiang Tiantian, Jiang Tiantian leaned against Jiang Lili, and Jiang Lili pressed her body against Chen Fan. Chen Fan yawned and finally endured everything.

The days without commercials were great. As soon as the news program ended, the TV screen would display the words: "Please enjoy the TV series 'The Great Hero of Tianjin'."

Chen Fan immediately perked up and turned to Jiang Tiantian, saying, "See? If I were Jiangying Studio, I would definitely take some opening credits here, otherwise it would be a waste of such a good time slot."

Jiang Tiantian turned to look at him and shrugged helplessly. "I even asked around these past two days, and there are very few clients advertising now. Shanghai TV hasn't received any advertising business for a long time."

Chen Fan smirked and said, "That's because they didn't go out and run the business. Believe it or not, if Anquan were in charge of the advertising business, he could earn hundreds of thousands for Shanghai TV in three days."

Jiang Tiantian blinked, her eyes suddenly lighting up. "Xiao Fan, how about we hire An Quan as a consultant for the magazine, let him handle the advertising business, and then give him a share of the profits?"

Chen Fan's face froze instantly. He looked at her, then at Zhou Yali, thinking to himself, "Isn't this a case of 'being influenced by one's surroundings'?"

Just as he was about to speak, the opening credits of a TV series suddenly appeared on the television, with the four characters "Jinmen Hero" popping out one by one, accompanied by sound effects for each one. Then they all appeared on the screen at once, the four large silver hollowed-out characters extremely eye-catching.

Even Zhou Yali couldn't help but say, "This opening animation is pretty good; it would be about the same as anything in America."

Chen Fan, his face dark, said weakly, "They plagiarized the opening of my movie!"

The three women all looked at him, then turned to look at the television, and the next second, they all burst out laughing.

Chen Fan shook his head and said to Jiang Tiantian, "Your idea is good, but don't rush it. It's not too late to go find him after the magazine has been published for two or three issues."

Jiang Tiantian smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I will remember."

These past few days, whenever she came home from school, she would grab Zhou Yali and ask her questions. Although Zhou Yali didn't know much either, she was still several times better than her. Gradually, she also learned some things that were needed to run a magazine.

A good advertising manager is of great importance to a magazine.

"She's got this talent for security, and nobody can stop her," Xiao Fan said.

By this time, the TV series had already started, beginning with a beautiful scene of spring in northern China, accompanied by the sweet song "Beautiful Spring," quickly drawing people's attention to the television.

The plot unfolds slowly along with the song.

These days, TV stations are particularly honest; they never consider things like ratings or creating suspense.

Jiangnan TV released both episodes of the drama at once, much to the delight of the audience.

As the finale unfolded, countless patriots rushed to the battlefield, and countless voices merged into a song, "Brave Chinese," accompanied by a series of images, deeply impacting the hearts and minds of the audience.

Unlike the three women who were wiping away tears with handkerchiefs, Chen Fan could only laugh when he looked at the faces of Yang Zhenlong, Yuan Wang, Ye Danping, Zhao Lingdong, Han Qingshan, Yang Chenfeng, Yang Congling, Chen Qingqing, Gu Haoyang, and others.

(End of this chapter)