Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

"I wouldn't dare call myself a teacher, just call me Brother Han. He Jiong from my station is the real teacher; he's a proper university professor. And Huang Lei is also a teacher. I'm just a host," Wang Han said with a hearty laugh over the phone.

Jiang Yang had expected Wang Han to call.

After all, it had only been a short time since Zhong Shujia had spoken with him.

I just didn't expect Wang Han's call to come so quickly.

Is it simply because of Zhong Shujia's reputation?
impossible.

Jiang Yang knew very well that it was mostly because of his status as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

When your identity is different, many things will change.

After chatting for a while, Wang Han asked, "Was the person who answered the phone just now Tian Xiwei, the artist you signed?"

"Yes, yes." Jiang Yang smiled and said, "Xiwei didn't know it was you at first, and she's very nervous now. To be honest, I'm also very nervous. I didn't expect to receive your call. I'm really flattered."

"What's there to be nervous about? We'll be recording shows together from now on. I'm the artist coordinator for this variety show, and I've been in contact with you all along, as have Qian Feng."

Jiang Yang could hear the probing in Wang Han's words.

I just wanted to confirm with him whether he would participate in Mars Intelligence Agency.

Because the contract hasn't been signed, there are many uncertainties.

Of course I know that Wang Han came because of his status as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

Zhong Shujia didn't know he was the top scorer in the art exams of the four schools, but Wang Han probably already did.

I would check things out before communicating with him; otherwise, I wouldn't call him personally.

However, Wang Han did not mention this matter.

Jiang Yang pretended not to know and didn't expose him: "The main reason is that I've never had contact with such an important person as you."

"Hey, what kind of big shot am I? Aren't you on good terms with Huang Lei? Huang Lei is a national-level celebrity now, much more powerful than me. What are you nervous about?"

Wang Han then asked, "By the way, how was it filming under Lao Zhong's direction?"

"I couldn't understand a word he said. He spoke with a thick Hong Kong accent and treated me like a grandson on set."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

A burst of laughter came from the phone receiver, emanating from Wang Han.

It was very quiet in the box.

Two months ago, the air conditioner was on heating, but today it's exceptionally hot, so it's on air conditioning.

When Jiang Yang answered the phone, Tian Xi leaned over curiously, wanting to hear what Jiang Yang and Wang Han would talk about.

I didn't dare to breathe, listening carefully to the sound coming from Jiang Yang's phone receiver.

It sounds like Wang Han and Jiang Yang are quite familiar with each other.

We talk about everything.

She knelt on the sofa cushion, leaning forward, trying to hear more clearly.

But as soon as she got close to the phone, she suddenly realized that her breathing might be transmitted to Wang Han's ear through the receiver.

He quickly held his breath and shrank back.

She carefully bent down and gently rested her head on Jiang Yang's chest.

She wrapped her arms around Jiang Yang's waist, her cheek pressed against his warm clothes.

To avoid making a sound, she even pursed her lips tightly and swallowed very slowly.

My gaze involuntarily fell on Jiang Yang's Adam's apple, watching it rise and fall with the rhythm of his speech.

One stroke, two strokes, with a steady rhythm, inexplicably calmed her flustered mind.

Jiang Yang's voice was deep and pleasant, a slight vibration coming from his chest that spread down her cheeks. She could clearly feel his heartbeat, steady and strong, one beat at a time: "Brother Han, you already knew about Xiwei?"

Suddenly I realized we were talking about myself.

Tian Xiwei came to her senses.

Listen carefully.

"Yes, Xiaotian, he dances really well." Wang Han's laughter came through the receiver.

Wang Han said he had been to Hengdian many times and had even stayed at the hotel that the film crew had booked for her and Jiang Yang.

Let's talk about the weather in Hengdian. Summers are unbearably hot, and winters are frighteningly cold.

I even heard Wang Han talk about her.

I saw her dancing during the live broadcast of the press conference for the start of filming of "Fighter of the Destiny," along with Hao Chun and Chao Yue. I even watched Ruo Nan's interview.

He showered them with praise.

He praised her and Haochun for their beautiful dance.

Kua Chaoyue sings well.

Kua Ruonan's interview was sincere, and she had her own reasons for changing her name.

Along with that, I also praised Zhou Ye, who became a delivery rider as soon as he left the college entrance examination hall.

They even spoke well of the aunties who were studying in Taiwan Province and had never appeared on television.

"Xiwei".

Jiang Yang covered the microphone of his phone and said to Tian Xiwei, "How about you..."

He had barely opened his mouth when Tian Xiwei interrupted him, covering his mouth: "What are you talking to me about? Talk to Wang Han."

The words fell.

It felt like the palm of Jiang Yang's hand was being sucked in.

He moved his palm away and made a popping sound.

Tian Xi glanced at Jiang Yang's drool in her palm and scolded, "What are you doing? Stop fooling around like a child. Even Mai Mai doesn't act like this. Be serious and have a proper conversation with Wang Han! How often do ordinary people get to answer Wang Han's calls?"

"I'm getting cupping done," Jiang Yang laughed. "I'm just copying you!"

"I...I'll learn from your sister!"

Tian Xiwei raised her hand and wiped the drool from her palm onto Jiang Yang's face: "Quickly talk to Wang Han."

“What are you talking about? Listen to him, he still hasn’t said what his purpose is. Even Huang Lei, who is also in the system, is not as long-winded as him.”

"Aren't you and Wang Han very familiar with each other?"

"I've never even met him. You saw it, but I don't even have his number saved in my phone."

"Yes..."

Tian Xiwei suddenly realized.

Jiang Yang and Wang Han were not familiar with each other, so why did Wang Han suddenly call?

It wouldn't be difficult for Wang Han to find out Jiang Yang's phone number.

I heard Zhong Shujia mention on set that he and Wang Han are longtime friends.

Could it be because of... Jiang Yang's college entrance exam scores!
I suddenly realized that I had already graduated from high school, but I hadn't yet transitioned into a student mindset.

Following Jiang Yang and becoming an actress, she came into contact with people and things that she wouldn't have been able to experience when she was in school.

Understand that exam scores are completely unimportant in this circle.

Vocational school graduates can write popular songs.

Even a seemingly well-behaved middle school student like Mai Mai can still deliver an impressive performance in the "Shamate" style.

Chao Yue, a student who slipped through the net of nine-year compulsory education, can perfectly portray Nan Ke's ruthlessness and tenderness in "Fighter of the Destiny".

Many cultural workers in this circle are not as cultured as she is.

Even though she had already been admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy, without Jiang Yang's help, compared to others, she would only have a slightly higher starting point, and her future would be uncertain.

No one will respect you just because you have a high score.

They will only deny your future because you don't have any outstanding works to show for it.

But it is not absolute.

When scores reach a certain level, all these perceptions will change.

Just like Jiang Yang, he became the top scholar directly!
For ordinary students, a high score on the college entrance examination can get them into a better university.

But for Jiang Yang, who is already in this industry and has accumulated some works, these works are a bargaining chip that he can use to exchange resources with others!
"Xiwei, let's go to the hot pot restaurant first. I checked the group chat, and Chaoyue and the others have already arrived."

"I'm in no hurry."

"Aren't you hungry?"

"I'm full now." Tian Xiwei's eyes sparkled as she lowered her voice, afraid that Wang Han, who was still chattering, would hear her: "I'm full from eating your saliva."

Xiwei was full.

His mouth is still swollen.

Suddenly, Wang Han's voice came through the phone: "Hey, Jiang Yang, is anyone around you right now? I want to talk to you about something personal, just like a friend chatting."

"There's no one around, Brother Han, please..."

Jiang Yang was about to blurt it out.

Tian Xiwei interrupted, saying loudly, "Boss, I'll go to the hot pot restaurant to find Chaoyue and the others first, and wait for you to come over."

As she spoke, Tian Xiwei stood up.

Jiang Yang realized that Wang Han was finally going to get down to business with him.

"It's alright, Xiwei, Wang Han can't see anyway," Jiang Yang said, covering the microphone.

"I know he can't see, but I'm afraid I might lose control and affect you. I'm leaving now."

Done.

Tian Xi turned and walked towards the door.

She said she would go to the hot pot restaurant first to meet up with Chaoyue and the others, and wait for Jiang Yang, so as not to interfere with Jiang Yang's conversation with Wang Han.

Actually, once I stepped out of the room, I waited outside.

They couldn't even bear to close the door.

Leave a gap.

A few months ago, she was still staying up all night studying for the Shanghai Theatre Academy entrance exam, worried that she wouldn't pass.

Now, she has not only become a prospective student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, but also filmed "Fighter of the Destiny" with Jiang Yang.

It was a privilege to hear the conversations of a nationally renowned host like Wang Han up close.

Knowing that Wang Han was looking for Jiang Yang, it must be something very important.

It's probably not related to movies or TV shows.

It's very likely a variety show.

Is he going to be on "Day Day Up" hosted by Wang Han?

Is it the same show that Chung Shu-chia mentioned on set, "Mars Intelligence Agency"?
Will Jiang Yang take her with him?

Compared to the first two questions, the last one was the one that Tian Xiwei cared about the least.

Because she knew that Jiang Yang would definitely not treat her unfairly.

Whether I bring her or not, it's fine; it's all for her own good.

She didn't care about the specifics of what Wang Han and Jiang Yang talked about, nor did she care whether she could appear on variety shows. As long as she could follow Jiang Yang and watch him improve step by step, and also make progress little by little herself, she would feel extremely satisfied.

She is now at a level she could never have imagined before.

It all feels like a dream.

Tian Xi pressed her chest down slightly and looked down at the dark brown carpet covering the corridor.

Stepping on it makes no sound at all, absorbing most of the noise.

There was an occasional dinging sound from the elevator entrance, but it was unusually quiet.

Diagonally opposite is the emergency exit indicator light with a prominent icon.

If it were me in the past, I wouldn't have had the money to stay in a hotel like this, especially since I always stayed in suites.

She knew this wasn't good luck falling from the sky, but rather Jiang Yang supporting her little by little, giving her opportunities so that she could stand higher and see further.

Just like Jiang Yang's status as the top scorer in the college entrance examination, it didn't come out of thin air.

It must have come from hard work.

Although I haven't seen Jiang Yang make any effort.

But Jiang Yang must have made efforts behind the scenes that others couldn't see.

She got to where she is today not because of luck, but because she worked hard filming with Jiang Yang and practiced dancing diligently.

"I must keep up with Jiang Yang closely and not fall behind. I must not become a burden to Jiang Yang, otherwise I will want to punch myself a few times."

I don't want to be a burden to him.

I just want to be his pride.

Tian Xi peeked through the crack in the door.

Jiangyang is out of sight.

It was blocked by the wall of the suite.

They couldn't hear what Jiang Yang and Wang Han were talking about.

I simply closed the door, left them undisturbed, and waited patiently.

But then she remembered the scene of their first meeting, and her heart softened completely.

The high beams at the alley entrance were blinding, but Jiang Yang's silhouette seemed to be coated with light, tall and dazzling.

It suddenly illuminated her confused youth when she was being bullied.

Later, I saw Jiang Yang singing on stage, full of vigor and confidence.

I've seen Jiang Yang's focused and serious performance on set.

And her composure and calmness during interviews in front of the camera.

No image can compare to that silhouette, shining brightly in my memory.

Just like when parents are in their forties or fifties, when they think of each other, their memories are of each other when they are young.

Sometimes I think about it.

Decades from now, I don't know what I'll be like in the future, but I'm sure that when I think of Jiang Yang, the Jiang Yang in my memory will probably not have a trace of vicissitudes, and will still look young.

Thinking like that warms my heart.

I know that Jiang Yang will come out after he finishes his business.

Then we'll go to a hot pot restaurant together to meet up with Chaoyue and the others, and have a lively hot pot meal. Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Why not continue writing it when you have some free time?

I'll browse Weibo for a while.

Tian Xiwei took out her phone and opened Weibo's trending topics.

I had already reviewed the scores when they were released.

The entries for Guan Xiaotong and Zhang Xueying occupy the first and second positions, while Jiang Yang's name is not listed.

Things have changed now!

How long has it been? The trending topic #GuanXiaotongCollegeEntranceExam# has dropped to second place.

Jiang Yang's name has appeared now!

In first place!
The trending search term was "Lu Han congratulates Jiang Yang on getting a perfect score in math".

The tenth spot also had a trending search term related to Jiang Yang.

#Congratulations to Guan Xiaotong on Jiang Yang's 141 points in Chinese#
Click into the entry.

It's a Weibo post that Guan Xiaotong just made not long ago.

Same as Lu Han's.

It's also a short video that was recorded recently.

It was filmed in the crew's rest area.

In the background, you can see folded canvas chairs and costume boxes piled up in the corner.

The incandescent lights on the ceiling were very bright, and the laughter of the staff and the soft sounds of props being moved could be heard from afar.

Mixed with the faint chirping of cicadas outside the window.

It exudes the busyness and vibrancy unique to film sets.

The familiar surroundings made it immediately clear to Tian Xiwei that Xiaotong was filming on set.

Then I remembered.

When Guan Xiaotong visited the set last time, she mentioned that she would soon be joining a film crew to shoot a TV series called "Good Evening, Teacher".

It must have been filmed in this production crew.

Guan Xiaotong was wearing a simple white T-shirt and denim shorts.

She wore a high ponytail.

A few strands of her bangs were damp with sweat, and she wasn't wearing much makeup except for a little lipstick. Her smile was clean and bright, and she looked every bit the innocent young girl.

The camera was focused on her upper body, and she was holding a half-empty bottle of mineral water in her hand. Her tone was cheerful and sincere as she spoke: "Hello everyone! I'm Guan Xiaotong. I just heard the good news from Director Zhong Shujia that Jiang Yang scored 141 points in Chinese. I have to come and share in the academic genius's good luck~ Jiang Yang and I are very good friends. When he was filming 'Fighter of the Destiny' in Hengdian, I often visited the set. Every time he wasn't filming, I would see him reading a book. He's really hardworking!"

Tian Xiwei wanted to laugh.

Hearing the name Zhong Shujia, I knew what was going on. It must have been Zhong Shujia who arranged it.

Using Jiang Yang's score as leverage, they got Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong to post on Weibo, ostensibly praising Jiang Yang, but their real purpose was to mention Ze Tian Ji.

Seize the opportunity to generate buzz.

Instead of revealing the total score, they release the scores subject by subject to maximize exposure.

They really think they can fool netizens; they're too cunning.

Fortunately, both Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong were willing to help.

Because the two of them were talking privately.

I didn't realize it at the press conference, but now everyone knows it's an open secret.

In the video.

Guan Xiaotong raised her hand and smoothed her ponytail, her eyes sparkling with laughter: "Jiang Yang has finally achieved his wish! Not only did he get a perfect score in math, but he's also amazing in Chinese! He's incredible! I wish Jiang Yang's 'Fighter of the Destiny' and my current drama 'Good Evening Teacher' will be huge hits after they premiere. I also wish that we can all shine brightly in our favorite fields and have an even better future!"

After speaking, she even gave a thumbs-up to the camera, her smile dazzlingly sweet.

In the entire video, only the wishes for the dramas "Fighter of the Destiny" and "Good Evening Teacher" to achieve high ratings were genuine.

The rest of what he said was just something to get attention and ride the wave of popularity that netizens would find interesting.

The top few most upvoted comments below were all left by Guan Xiaotong's fans:

[Tongbao is so sincere! It's true that outstanding people make friends with other outstanding people~ I'm happy for Jiang Yang, and I wish Tongbao a bright future!]
The friendship between young boys and girls is so beautiful, who understands it?
[Tongbao looks great, even without makeup she's stunning! Best wishes! Looking forward to future collaborations between the two!]
Further down.

These are comments from passersby:
[Jiang Yang's score is truly phenomenal, 141 in Chinese is incredible! No wonder Guan Xiaotong congratulated him; he deserves it.]
[They are all young and promising actors; mutual blessings create goodwill within the industry and are much better than constant infighting.]
[What business is it of yours what happens when other people get their college entrance exam scores? This is obviously just trying to ride their coattails.]
[The acting was so natural; they probably planned to ride this trending topic all along. I'm waiting to see what happens next. I hadn't heard they were close before; this sudden announcement of friendship seems a bit contrived.]
Some passersby could tell it was a publicity stunt.

Very normal.

Because the title of the drama that Guan Xiaotong mentioned in this video seemed too deliberate.

Such comments were insignificant; what caught Tian Xiwei's attention was that after scrolling through the comment page a couple of times, she saw several comments with a high number of likes.

Jiangyang was mentioned:
[Frequent set visits? A man and a woman alone together—who would believe they're just friends? They're probably already together, right? And when they congratulated each other, they even used 'we.' I remember when Li Cheng and Fan Bingbing announced their relationship, they also used 'we.' The implication is pretty obvious, don't you think?]
[Jiang Yang got a perfect score in math and 141 in Chinese. A top student paired with a pretty girl—this setup is so sweet! I can understand them secretly dating!]
[This is the first time I've seen Guan Xiaotong post a Weibo message specifically to send blessings to a male friend. This is unusual treatment; there's definitely something going on.]
Tian Xiwei couldn't help but laugh.

Netizens actually suspected that Guan Xiaotong and Jiang Yang were together.

They've never even held hands; they're just ordinary friends.

Her relationship with Jiang Yang is far closer than that with Guan Xiaotong.

She even took the initiative to learn how to kiss, specifically for Jiang Yang.

I haven't really learned how to do it yet, but I somehow learned cupping.

Inside the private room.

Jiang Yang's lips are still swollen.

Wang Han's phone calls are always long and drawn out, making me wonder if it's because he works within the system. He never gets to the point and just chats aimlessly at first.

It wasn't until Tian Xiwei left that Jiang Yang heard Wang Han say on the phone, "Jiang Yang, didn't Qian Feng contact you privately?"

“I know. Brother Qian Feng said that among the artists I manage, I can only choose between Yang Chaoyue and Zhao Lushi, and I chose Zhao Lushi.”

"No, Jiang Yang, the situation has changed."

Wang Han's voice on the phone carried his usual cheerful tone.

There was a deliberate composure compared to before:

“As you know, when Mars Intelligence Agency was first launched, the production team held meetings every day to refine the plan. When Qian Feng last contacted you, it was based on the initial framework. Later, we realized that the show needed to diversify the types of artists. The popularity of Zhao Lushi’s QQ space was not enough. Yang Chaoyue’s experience as a factory girl might be a breakthrough. I made the decision with the production team to add some extra spots. Chaoyue can come, and you can bring a few more artists.”

Hear the words.

Jiang Yang knew what was going on.

There's no way that they just happened to add a spot; it's impossible for such a coincidence to happen.

It was just a random excuse.

Actually, it was his popularity as the top scorer in the college entrance examination that attracted the attention of the program team.

Wang Han could have just said it directly.

Jiang Yang didn't point it out, but respectfully followed Wang Han's words: "Really? Thank you so much, Brother Han. Chao Yue will be so happy if he finds out."

"No need to thank me."

Wang Han's laughter had a hint of probing, "The main reason is that you are a reliable person, and the artists you train are all talented. The production team feels that if there are more artists trained by you, the show's effect will be even better."

He paused.

Her tone became more serious: "There's something else. Your previous salary, the production coordinator quoted you one million, right?"

“Yes, I know, this price is reasonable.” Jiang Yang deliberately adopted a humble attitude.

“That’s unreasonable, that’s unreasonable!” Wang Han immediately interrupted him: “The production team adjusted the budget overnight and raised it to two million.”

He added a sentence on purpose.

It's as if he's explaining the rationale for the price increase: "It's not that I'm biased, it's that you deserve this price. That's how the variety show market is now. Guests with popularity naturally receive different treatment."

Only increased to two million?

It's still a bit too little.

Jiang Yang understood why Wang Han didn't mention his status as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

Because of guilty conscience.

Once this matter is brought to light, it won't be something that can be resolved with just two million.

These old fogies are all cunning and manipulative; they're all full of tricks.

Jiang Yang's initial target price was 2.3 million. He initially quoted 3 million, leaving room for negotiation, and then gradually negotiated the price down to 2.3 million.

Because his popularity as the top scorer in the college entrance examination can only last for this summer.

If you don't make more money, the opportunity will be gone once the hype dies down.

Nothing.

If they can't raise his salary, they'll earn it from other parts of the show.

Actually, I understand.

After all, although Wang Han is one of the main creators of this variety show, he is not the producer or the production company.

He can't manage the money.

Raising the price by a million is quite generous.

Jiang Yang walked down the steps: "Brother Han is too kind to me. Actually, I think even a million is too much."

"Don't say that."

Wang Han laughed and said, "You don't need to worry about the artists' salaries. Just tell me their asking prices, and I'll handle things with the production team. I'll make sure they don't suffer any losses. After all, they're the ones you brought in, and I can't let you be in a difficult position. I'll cover for you."

"I can't accept this, Brother Han. You've already secured more spots for me, and you're still worrying about the artists' salaries..."

"It's nothing, hey, it's all for the show!"

"Brother Han, I'll remember this favor."

"It's about mutual support. Besides, you're so young and already so capable. I might need your help in the future. I'm giving you a boost now so we can support each other later, right?"

Jiang Yang knew that Wang Han wanted to use his control over the artists' salaries to gain Wang Han's tacit acceptance of the coincidence in the selection process.

She both did him a favor and saved face by refusing him earlier.

"Jiang Yang, I have some things to take care of, so I won't chat with you any longer. How about this, when you have time, send me the list of artists you want to bring and their prices, and I'll report to the production team as soon as possible."

"Okay, Brother Han! I'll send it to you right away."

hang up the phone.

Wang Han sat back down at his desk.

The smile on his face vanished.

He rubbed his temples, took a sip of tea, and let out a long breath.

It was just a simple phone call, but I felt incredibly tired afterward.

Jiang Yang is a tough nut to crack.

Having worked in the station for so many years, I've seen all sorts of people.

The phone call with Jiang Yang was particularly exhausting.

She also regretted letting Qian Feng reject Jiang Yang too soon.

This responsibility certainly cannot be blamed on Qian Feng; he is the one who should handle it.

So he was clearly envious of the popularity of Jiangyang's top scorer in the college entrance examination and wanted to ride that wave of attention, but he couldn't say it directly.

If he were to suddenly change his mind now and admit that it was because of his status as the top scorer, it would not only make the production team seem fickle, but also make it seem like he misjudged the situation and made a mistake in his decision.

They racked their brains to come up with excuses, saying that the program needed to diversify its types, and that Yang Chaoyue's experience could generate explosive content, but it was all made up on the spot.

It takes a lot of effort to maintain a respectable appearance.

Otherwise, it would be too beneath me to stand in front of Jiang Yang, a newcomer.

But the problem is.

He could tell that Jiang Yang hadn't believed his excuses from beginning to end.

They didn't ask why the number of spots was suddenly increased.

They didn't actively try to improve their chances of becoming a top scorer.

They didn't even take the opportunity to raise prices.

The more this happened, the more uncertain Wang Han felt.

Unlike other young people who are either complacent or push their luck, this kid is very composed and knows when to give face and when to hide his talents.

Jiang Yang caught the steps he threw to him steadily, but did not climb them.

There's none of the restlessness of young people.

Knowing one's own value, yet not revealing it.

She understood his thoughts, but didn't expose them.

Having secured the benefits of a spot and increased pay, they could also give him face in return.

To put it bluntly, this young man is not as easy to handle as the new employees at the station.

The phone vibrates.

I received a WeChat message.

Wang Han immediately picked it up to check, only to find that it wasn't from Jiang Yang, but from Qian Feng: ["Brother Han, I think I've gotten into trouble!"]
Qian Feng sent a second message: [“Jiang Yang got the top score in the college entrance exam. I just saw it trending on social media and asked a friend to find out. This is huge! What should I do? I even rejected him. I hope the director and producer won't blame me.”]
Take a glance.

Wang Hansong breathed a sigh of relief.

This was indeed a big deal for Qian Feng.

But it's easy to handle.

I almost thought that Qian Feng had been exposed to some negative news, and then he wouldn't be able to cover it up.

Of the "Tian Tian Brothers" he personally mentored, only Qian Feng remains.

Even if you're disappointed in someone, you still have to protect them.

[“What’s it to you?”] Wang Han typed back: [“I asked you to do this, and I’ll take the blame for you. I just called Jiang Yang specifically to talk to him and put in a good word for you. Don’t worry, Jiang Yang didn’t take it to heart. When we meet during the recording, just don’t mention it. Jiang Yang is smart and insightful; he won’t hold it against you. People who are top students in this industry are all smart and not stubborn.”]
Qian Feng quickly sent a message: ["My legs went weak when I saw the trending topic. I was worried that this would affect the show. Don't worry, Brother Han, I will definitely focus all my energy on my work from now on! I will definitely put in more effort for 'Mars Intelligence Agency,' do my homework in advance, cooperate more with you during the recording, and help control the situation. Really, I promise I won't embarrass you or the Day Day Brothers."]
Wang Han looked at the screen.

I sighed inwardly.

Qian Feng is not bad in ability, but he is fickle and often loses his sense of reason in many things.

Especially those related to women.

Qian Feng couldn't take his eyes off the pretty girl as soon as she appeared.

Wang Han typed in reply: [“I’ll tell you again, stop focusing all your attention on women. Changing this one today, flirting with that one tomorrow, it might seem glamorous, but it’s all just digging holes for the future. In our line of work, this is the easiest way to fall victim to something like this. If you ever end up with a woman in your belly, no one can save you. All those years of hard work will have been for nothing, you understand?”]
He then posted: ["Actually, I'm not confident I can sign Jiang Yang right now, because Jiang Yang and Huang Lei have a very good relationship. Huang Lei's show, 'Back to Field,' definitely won't let Jiang Yang go. It's on a different platform than our 'Mars Intelligence Agency.' Anyway, as long as we sign him, Jiang Yang's popularity is an opportunity for us, and it's also your opportunity. Work hard and do a good job on the show. That's more important than anything else. Cherish it, don't wait until you lose it to regret it."]
"Don't worry, Brother Han, I'll definitely keep my word this time. If I make a mistake again, you can scold me however you want!"
"Alright, stop talking the talk. Perform well during the recording and prove it with your actions. If you don't understand anything, ask me. Don't try to figure it out on your own."
After talking with Qian Feng.

Wang Han took a sip of tea.

The office air conditioner was on, and a slight whirring sound came from the vents.

The view from the window is of the station's campus.

I could glimpse several tall trees, their leaves glistening in the sunlight, with birds chirping on the branches.

Wang Han opened the bottom drawer.

Inside was a neatly stacked pile of folders, with clear labels.

This is information about guests on the show "Mars Intelligence Agency".

There is a budget application.

He quickly pulled out a notebook labeled "Summary of Junior Agent Quotas".

I flipped through a few pages, looking for Zhao Lushi's name.

Zhao Lushi's price list was tucked inside, with "Pending Review" written on the top.

In other words, although she had promised Jiang Yang, Zhao Lushi's name was never actually reported.

It could be rejected at any time.

Because the junior agents invited to this variety show are mostly well-known, there are no ordinary people among them.

We don't need Zhao Lushi.

This quote was sent to us a few days ago by the program's artist management team.

As usual, make three copies.

One copy was given to the producer for filing, one copy was kept on file by the coordination team, and another copy was specially sent to him so that he could review it from the perspective of program effect.

He glanced at it and put it in the drawer without paying much attention.

Only now are they taking it seriously.

The quotation was prepared in a very proper and standard manner, and everything was clearly listed in the table.

Celebrity Name: Zhao Lushi.

Identity: Junior agent of "Mars Intelligence Agency".

Amount: 4000 yuan/period.

Services include: recording of 12 episodes, related promotional activities, and travel expenses to other locations.

Application Notes: No representative works, relying on the influence of guest speaker Jiang Yang, the price meets the market standards for newcomers, and can be replaced.

Overall,

Four thousand yuan per installment is the normal price.

Because this variety show will generate a huge amount of exposure when it airs, even if Zhao Lushi is a junior agent, she will still get plenty of screen time, and it might even be included in her resume later.

If you perform well, you'll get more screen time.

Many ordinary people can't get in even if they pay money, unless they bring their own investment to the show and bring in commercial opportunities, like Jiang Yang.

Without a doubt, the quote Jiang Yang will send later will increase Zhao Lushi's salary, since Zhao Lushi is Jiang Yang's person.

"How much will Jiangyang raise it? As long as it's within 20,000 per period, I can make a decision..." Wang Han murmured.

Twenty thousand yuan isn't a lot of money.

The total revenue for the entire season was 24, which is a lot.

Moreover, the number of artists Jiang Yang brought is certainly not small.

This will inevitably squeeze out other artists who have already been signed.

Another important point is which celebrities Jiang Yang will bring to variety shows; the production team needs to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

Whether the artist you bring along is straightforward and outspoken, sweet and cute, or quiet and introverted, will directly affect the segment design.

If the celebrity you're bringing along is someone who's afraid to speak up, then the segment featuring the secret agents' revelations and sharp critiques will fall flat.

If the artists you're working with have similar styles, audiences are likely to get tired of them.

The production team will adjust the weight of each segment based on the characteristics of the artists and carefully design the program to allow the artists to play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses.

Moreover, camera resources are limited and need to be clearly allocated; otherwise, there will be situations where the scenes that should be popular don't get any screen time, while the scenes that shouldn't be popular fill the screen.

Furthermore, the production team also needs to assign people to check the artists' past scandals in advance, or whether they have made any sensitive remarks or have any contractual restrictions.

The main purpose is to avoid incidents such as celebrities having their past misdeeds exposed or violating their contracts during recording, which could affect the entire program.

At the same time, it is also necessary to communicate with the artists in advance about their bottom line on words and actions.

Which topics cannot be mentioned and which activities can be played freely must be discussed in advance.

To put it bluntly.

Jiang Yang's change in identity, whether directly or indirectly, affected the entire staff of the program.

Even now, Wang Han is unsure which artists from Jiang Yang will be added to the show, and which artists who have already been signed but have little influence will be removed.

But this figure is within his decision-making authority, makes Jiang Yang feel proud, and also gives the production team enough room to maneuver.

The phone vibrates.

I received a message from Jiang Yang.

It is a document.

turn on.

Inside is the price list for all the artists Jiang Yang is going to bring this time.

Wang Han scrolled through the screen, glancing at the number of people. He paused slightly, then frowned. "What the hell?! Why are there so many people here? Are they kidding me? Does they think this variety show is their company's team-building event?!" (End of Chapter)