Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Wang Han glanced at it.

It was written very neatly, with the artist's photo, followed by their name, identity, quoted price, and contact person.

The first celebrity on the list was not Zhao Lushi, but Yang Chaoyue.

Next to it was a photo of Yang Chaoyue.

The first thing Wang Han looked at wasn't the amount, but the contact person, which read: Jiang Yang.

"Jiang Yang's company doesn't have a dedicated team yet. All the artists are handled by Jiang Yang. How will Jiang Yang manage to keep up in the future?"

On second thought, it makes sense.

I heard that Yang Chaoyue was the first artist Jiang Yang signed. Back then, Jiang Yang's company was like that; it had nothing. Jiang Yang did all the bookkeeping and tax filing himself.

It's only been half a year.

Jiang Yang is busy studying and filming, so he doesn't have time to set up a professional team, which is understandable.

I guess it will be soon.

Once Jiang Yang establishes his reputation, many people in related fields will be eager to join his company.

"Is Jiang Yang still doing his own bookkeeping and tax filing? He could actually delegate it entirely to Yang Chaoyue..."

Wang Han was muttering to himself.

He suddenly stopped speaking.

His gaze was fixed on the string of zeros in the price Jiang Yang gave Yang Chaoyue, it was dazzling.

One billion!
"How dare this bastard!"

Jiang Yang sent another message: ["Sorry, Brother Han, that was made by Chao Yue. I sent it to you without verifying it, and she wrote the wrong amount."]
Wang Hansong breathed a sigh of relief: ["Does Chaoyue have no concept of money?"]
Yang Chaoyue has no concept of money?

Of all the artists she signed, Chaoyue is the one who has the best understanding of money!
My mother doesn't treat money like money.

Chaoyue starts saving money at the drop of a hat.

I can't bring myself to buy high-end skincare products, but I'm really keen on getting samples.

Jiang Yang sent over a new list.

Wang Han glanced at the scan; the number of people hadn't changed, but the amount was significantly lower.

Each celebrity was accompanied by a photo.

Wang Han glanced at it and understood what was going on.

However, it was clear that Jiang Yang had edited it hastily; there were notes for the artists and prices, but it was very messy.

Wang Han re-edited the document.

Compiling this list of artists will make it easier to send it to the production company.

The first artist on the list is still Yang Chaoyue: a supporting actor in "A Little Reunion", whose representative song is "Calorie". He is a singer and actor, earning 100,000 yuan per episode.

Then there's Tian Xiwei: Her interview after leaving the exam hall went viral, and she played a supporting role in "Fighter of the Destiny," earning 5 yuan.

Liu Haochun: Representative work: the song "The Cloud That Will Bloom", supporting role in "Fighter of the Destiny", ranked second in the Beijing Dance Academy entrance exam, outstanding musical talent, 8 yuan.

Zhang Ruonan: Has modeling experience, good image and temperament, and outstanding performance in front of the camera, 5 yuan.

Bai Lu: Has modeling experience, strong sense of fashion, high suitability for variety shows, 5 yuan.

Meng Ziyi: The most beautiful girl at Beijing Film Academy, her looks are outstanding, 6 yuan.

Zhao Jinmai: A child star with high national recognition, earning 15 yuan.

Zhou Ye: College entrance exam interview experience, delivery rider, fresh and natural persona, 3 yuan.

Zhao Lushi: Her QQ Space photos went viral, earning her 3 yuan.

These are all prices for the first phase.

In the past, such quotes would never even reach Wang Han; they would be rejected outright by his staff.

Because it's so unreasonable.

First, there's the number of people.

On the show "Mars Intelligence Agency," the requirement for other guests was that they could only bring one person.

Jiangyang is quite something, it has nine in one area!
Is Jiang Yang's company called 91?

They didn't take the program rules seriously at all; the staff didn't even need to report, they just screened and eliminated people directly.

"Zhao Jinmai and Meng Ziyi, they're not from Jiang Yang's company, are they? How could he get them?"

Meng Ziyi was a campus belle at the Beijing Film Academy, something Wang Han had heard of.

She briefly gained popularity due to her good looks and was selected by a film and television company in Zejiang to play a supporting role in "God of War Zhao Zilong". It is estimated that she met him in Hengdian and Jiangyang.

"Zhao Jinmai debuted as a child star, no need to say more... By the way, Jiang Yang and Zhao Jinmai filmed 'A Little Reunion' together, so it's normal that they have a good relationship."

When Wang Han mentions the TV series "A Little Reunion," he immediately thinks of Huang Lei, the lead actor.

We need to hurry.

That old fox Huang Lei might try to steal him away.

Wang Han searched through the information of these celebrities.

I quickly gained a better understanding.

“The offers from Yang Chaoyue, Zhao Jinmai, Liu Haochun, and Meng Ziyi are reasonable.”

Chao Yue has representative works in both singing and acting, which are widely disseminated, have a stable audience, and generate buzz. His price of 10 per episode is indeed in line with the variety show pricing range for artists with moderate popularity.

Zhao Jinmai, who debuted as a child star, enjoys high national recognition, has a complete acting resume, and has an audience that covers all age groups. The 15 viewers per episode are in line with the market positioning.

Liu Haochun had representative songs recently, the halo of being admitted to the Beijing Dance Academy, and experience as a supporting actor in "Fighter of the Destiny". With outstanding musical attributes, the price of 8 yuan per episode is a bit high, but it is still acceptable.

But what about others?
Tian Xiwei, Zhang Ruonan, and Bai Lu rely solely on their college entrance examination interviews and modeling experience, which lack sustained buzz.

They also lack variety show performance skills.

The price of 5 per period is significantly higher than the market average for similar newlywed couples.

There are also Zhao Lushi and Zhou Ye.

Zhou Ye's identity as a rider has very little connection to variety shows.

Zhao Lushi gained popularity solely through photos on QQ Space, without any substantial acting output. Normally, the two of them would be paid 4000 yuan per episode for appearing on such a high-profile variety show, but Jiang Yang directly raised it to 3 yuan.

Headache.

How should I explain this to the other key members of the production team?

The rules were clearly set by him during the initial planning stages.

The goal is to ensure program quality, production efficiency, and cost control, and to avoid chaos during the preparation period.

But if Jiang Yang were allowed in, he would have to disobey.

The main problem is that I'm a little embarrassed.

Wang Han sent the list directly to the artist coordinator and quickly received a reply: "Brother Han, we have carefully checked the artist price list you sent. According to the rules you set before, guests can only bring one artist to the show. This list has a total of nine people, which completely exceeds the limit."

Moreover, apart from Yang Chaoyue, the asking prices of Zhao Jinmai and the other teachers are in line with market norms. However, the popularity and variety show suitability of the other artists do not match the asking prices, so the production company will definitely not approve them.

If we force it forward, it will not only disrupt our established guest lineup and camera angles, but we'll also have to readjust the production budget. The subsequent coordination will be extremely difficult. Do you think we should select a few key artists first before proceeding?
Wang Han sent a message: [“Forget it, you don’t need to worry about this.”]
It's obvious without even thinking that Jiang Yang is trying to make a quick buck.

Jiang Yang gets a share of each artist's earnings.

Try talking to Jiang Yang again and reduce the number of people.

Wang Han made a phone call to Jiang Yang.

Indicates that the call is in progress.

Wait a few minutes, then call again.

It still shows as being in a call.

Wang Han's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling. Could it be that another platform had approached Jiang Yang?

Since the beginning of the year, online variety shows have experienced explosive growth.

Capital is pouring in, vying for traffic, and spending money like crazy.

Anhui TV's "Asia's Got Talent" is in the preparation stage, while Miwei Media's "The Temptation of Dinner" was just officially announced this month.

Most programs are eager to secure artists and move forward with the recording. If Jiang Yang is signed by other platforms first, "Mars Intelligence Agency" will miss out on such a high-quality resource.

The third call was made.

Finally, the call went through. Wang Han smiled and said, "Busy, Xiao Jiang?"

"No, no, it's just that Teacher Huang Lei just called to congratulate me on getting the top score. I'm so lucky, I did really well. Speaking of which, Teacher Huang Lei is only now getting busy, he's recording that show 'Back to Field.' He saw the trending topic during a break and called me..."

"Huang Lei's variety show was pretty good. I watched it. In the first episode, his green beans weren't cooked properly, and he almost had to be sent to have his stomach pumped by Sister Dandan, hahaha."

Wang Han laughed.

My nerves were on edge.

Huang Lei was indeed trying to steal him away!
Whether it's true or Jiang Yang is putting pressure on him, we can only assume it's true.

Before Jiang Yang could say that he wanted to reduce the number of people, Wang Han immediately said, "Xiao Jiang, I've seen the list and communicated it with the coordinator."

"How's it going, Brother Han? Will it pass?"

"To be honest, it's a bit difficult. The price is a bit high, and as you know, you have a lot of artists under your management. But it's okay, I'll help you persuade those people."

Win over Wang Han.

Jiang Yang pushed open the door and found Tian Xiwei scrolling through her phone outside: "Xiwei, what are you doing here?"

"I've been waiting for you." Tian Xi looked up at him, her eyes sparkling.

“Perfect timing, help me shoot a short video. Zhong Shujia is urging me to do it, and I just finished talking to Wang Han.”

……

Mingdao University, Department of Fashion Design Classroom.

As soon as Zhao Lushi entered the classroom, she and her roommate chose a seat by the window, where the sun was shining warmly. On the shelves at the back of the classroom, the design works of students from previous years were neatly stacked.

There are fabric sample books, posters of the latest Paris Fashion Week shows on the wall, and scattered mannequin hangers in the corner.

Clean textbooks were spread out on the table.

The cover reads: "Clothing Matching and Scene Adaptation".

It was her major course.

When I was in high school, my textbooks were almost always crumpled.

Especially during my senior year of high school, when I was busy, I could finish writing with just one pen refill in a day.

I've been in university for almost a year now, and my textbooks are still spotless. I can use one pen for a whole semester, and I often can't even find it.

Look up.

The teacher at the podium, nearing fifty, wore a neatly tailored linen shirt and thin-rimmed glasses: "Final exams are coming up soon, and this type of question will definitely be on the exam. The core of styling is to fit the scene, and the artist's temperament is very important..."

Some top students specifically chose front-row seats to take notes.

Zhao Lusi chose a seat in the back row of the classroom so she could easily use her phone.

But his eyes were fixed on the phone screen.

The top two trending topics on Weibo are both related to Jiang Yang.

These are Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong. Congratulations to Jiang Yang for getting a perfect score in math and for scoring over 140 in Chinese on his Weibo posts.

"Jiang Yang's grades are so good! Even if I just copy the answers and make a few spelling mistakes, I still can't get this score..." Zhao Lushi stared blankly.

I had heard Yang Chaoyue mention that Jiang Yang had good grades before, but I didn't expect him to be so good that he excelled in all subjects.

"Zhao Lusi, please analyze the problems with this outfit." The teacher's voice suddenly rang out.

Zhao Lusi immediately put away her phone.

Look up at the blackboard.

The questions were not on the blackboard, but on the PPT projected by the teacher.

Zhao Lushi thought for a moment and answered fluently, "Teacher, I think the silhouette of this haute couture dress is a bit too exaggerated and doesn't quite match the scene of the charity event the artist is attending. Also, the color saturation is too high, overpowering the artist's own temperament, and the accessories also seem redundant."

Teacher Li nodded: "Your analysis is good, but you need to concentrate in class and put your phone away for now."

"Okay, teacher," Zhao Lusi replied obediently.

Normally, she could obediently endure a whole class, but not this one.

Can't hold it back.

What is Jiang Yang's total score?

I have a feeling that there will be more terms related to Jiang Yang trending on social media.

Because Guan Xiaotong and Lu Han both used their Weibo posts to congratulate Jiang Yang and promote the drama "Fighter of the Destiny".

The hype is too obvious.

Jiang Yang is not only a supporting character in "Fighter of the Destiny", but also the acting director and art director.

The production team certainly won't miss the opportunity to create hype.

After the teacher turned around and continued lecturing, Zhao Lushi quietly took out her phone again a short while later.

A new trending topic has appeared on the hot search list, and it's still related to Jiang Yang!

#Jiangyang's top scorer in the college entrance examination#
"Top scorer!!!"

Zhao Lushi was stunned for several seconds before refreshing the page.

Originally ranked 40th on the list, it has now climbed to 35th.

She took a deep breath and clicked on it.

It turned out that Jiang Yang's new Weibo post was a short video.

The background shows the floor-to-ceiling windows of a suite at the Hengdian Marriott Hotel.

From the window, you can see the Hengdian World Studios plaza bathed in the midday sun.

The video was filmed by Tian Xiwei holding up her phone.

Jiang Yang, whose hair was neatly styled and who appeared unassuming, said in the video: "Hello everyone, I am Jiang Yang."

He smiled at the camera, his eyes sincere and gentle: "I just saw Lu Ge and Xiao Tong's blessings, and I am really grateful. I also thank everyone for their continued support. Actually, I was able to get the top score this time mostly due to luck and the support of the people around me. When I was preparing for the exam, I often followed the crew of 'Fighter of the Destiny.' Thanks to the understanding of the director and seniors, I was able to balance my studies and work."

The camera shook slightly.

Laughter came from off-screen.

Zhao Lushi could tell that it was Tian Xiwei's laughter.

Although I only met Tian Xiwei once and we ate hot pot together, I have a strong impression of Tian Xiwei's laughter.

Because the laughter comes in bursts, it's very easily recognizable.

I can guess why Tian Xiwei was laughing.

Knowing that Jiang Yang was lying, she couldn't help but laugh.

I heard Chaoyue say that Jiang Yang often supervised Yang Chaoyue's studies on set, but Jiang Yang himself never studied.

In the video, Jiang Yang said to Tian Xiwei, who was filming, "Stop laughing, just record properly."

He then earnestly said to the camera, "The filming of 'Fighter of the Destiny' is about to be completed. I've had a very happy time filming with everyone during this period, and I'm really looking forward to its broadcast so that everyone can see our hard work."

He paused, his tone becoming more resolute:
"Many people ask me if I will give up my acting career after becoming the top scorer in the college entrance examination. Actually, no. For me, studying is about accumulation, and acting is about passion. The two are not in conflict. Next, I will bring my artists to the show 'Mars Intelligence Agency.' It's not because of my title as the top scorer. This is a variety show that was arranged long ago. I just want to take this opportunity to let more young people with dreams be seen, just like when I had no connections or resources, but someone was willing to give me a chance."

Jiang Yang's eyes shone brightly.

Speech pace is steady yet powerful:
"I've always believed that whether it's studying or pursuing dreams, the most important thing is to take each step steadily. We shouldn't get carried away by a little success, nor should we back down when we encounter difficulties. I hope that we can all gradually mature and shine on the path we've chosen..."

At the end of the video, Jiang Yang waved to the camera: "Looking forward to meeting everyone on the variety show, and also looking forward to the broadcast of 'Fighter of the Destiny'. Let's cheer each other on!"

The Legend of the Condor Heroes... Mars Intelligence Agency... Zhao Lushi clearly knew that Jiang Yang had brought it up on purpose.

It was purely a Weibo post designed to coordinate with the film crew and variety show team, capitalizing on the popularity of the college entrance examination.

But after reading it all, Zhao Lushi felt both warm and excited.

Even if it's just hype, you can still feel Jiang Yang's sincerity.

There wasn't a single word of boasting.

The words are filled with gratitude and a sense of groundedness.

Those achievements are just bonuses; dreams are the main focus, like a ray of light shining into your heart.

Among the celebrities Jiang Yang mentioned in the video were Tian Xiwei, who recorded the video for Jiang Yang, Yang Chaoyue, who often chatted with her, and herself.

Refresh the page again.

This Weibo post has already climbed to number seventeen on the trending list.

The buzz surrounding the college entrance exam, the promotion by Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong, Jiang Yang's acting background, and the support from the production team of "Fighter of the Destiny" and "Mars Intelligence Agency" all contributed to the rocket-like surge in popularity of the related content.

The wind outside the window gently stirred the curtains.

On the podium, Teacher Li was still explaining the key points of styling design.

Zhao Lusi put away her phone, looked up at the teacher, but her eyes were vacant.

All she could think about was the variety show "Mars Intelligence Agency" that Jiang Yang had told her about before.

We must seize this opportunity.

I will not let Jiang Yang down, nor will I betray the dream hidden in my heart.

Ruth's phone vibrated; it was a message from Jiang Yang: "[Ruth, the variety show team has negotiated for you. They just finished talking to Wang Han.]"
"How is it?"
Knowing that through Jiang Yang's connections, there's a high probability that she'll be able to get in.

Zhao Lushi was still uneasy.

Jiang Yang sent a message: ["You can get on. Originally, I could only get on one episode, but I told them that if they didn't let me get on a few more episodes, I wouldn't go, and they relaxed the rules."]
[“Okay, okay, thank you, thank you, I will try my best!”] Zhao Lushi felt a warmth in her heart.

She understood that Jiang Yang had traded her status as the top scholar for this.

The results had just been released, and I immediately thought of doing something to help her.

Just like Chaoyue often says, what a great boss he is.

Jiang Yang sent another message: ["I managed to get more episodes, but I couldn't get the pay. You know you're a newcomer with no representative works. They offered you 4,000 per episode, and I spent ages trying to get it up to 5,000. That's too little, they're really stingy. Even Chaoyue isn't this stingy. I'll keep negotiating with them and get it to at least 30,000!"]
"No need, Jiang Yang, it's unnecessary. You're too good to me."
She could sense that Jiang Yang cared about her.

This is more important than money.

The main issue is that whether it's 30,000 or 5,000, it's not as much as her monthly allowance.

Zhao Lushi tapped her fingers on the screen: ["I'm already very satisfied just to be on this variety show. Jiang Yang, you can have all the money. I don't want a single penny. No matter how much you negotiated, I'll transfer it all to you."]
[“That won’t do. It’ll make it seem like I’m exploiting you.”] Jiang Yang added, [“Anyway, I’ll definitely try to negotiate for you. I’m very good at bargaining; I learned it from Chao Yue.”]
Marriott Hotels.

Jiang Yang felt extremely relieved upon seeing Zhao Lushi's reply.

My mother has a bit of a temper, but she's easy to fool.

He cursed and swore as he sold her to him, and then cursed and swore as he counted the money for him.

"Xiwei, let's go."

"Okay... Hey, where's my phone? I can't find my phone."

"How could you forget where you put your phone again?"

I helped Tian Xiwei search the whole house for her phone, and finally found it by the sink.

Take another look at the chat history with Zhao Lushi.

She felt guilty for going against her conscience and tricking Zhao Lushi into transferring all her earnings to her.

Feeling uneasy.

Just as Jiang Yang was about to leave, he received a message from Zhao Lushi: ["Damn it, you and Chao Yue, these poor bastards, are really good at bargaining. I'm impressed."]
The old lady has revealed her true colors.

Jiang Yang's lips twitched.

A sudden sense of relief washed over him… He had no conscience whatsoever; he could exploit his mother and sister however he pleased! (End of Chapter)