Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Jiang Yang was taken aback.

He didn't expect Yang Chaoyue to actually help him steal the spotlight.

This segment wasn't rehearsed at all last night. We only practiced the content of the proposal, and how Yang Chaoyue performed it was entirely up to him.

He immediately said into the microphone, "Yes, yes, Chaoyue is absolutely right! I can totally relate. Now we all use QR code payments, and sometimes you don't even feel it when you spend money. You just scan it and the money is gone. But when we used cash before, we counted each bill as we spent it, and each bill we spent was one less. We really felt it when we spent money."

He paused deliberately, then turned to look at Yang Chaoyue: "Chaoyue, you're really something! You always call me 'Brother Yang,' but when we talk about money on the show, you even bring up my name. Who's the boss here?"

Xue Zhiqian immediately stood up, walked over to Jiang Yang, and pointed at Yang Chaoyue, exclaiming in an exaggerated tone, "That's right! Doesn't your brother Yang have any pride?"

Qian Feng also came over and patted Jiang Yang on the shoulder: "Jiang Yang, deduct Chao Yue's salary!"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

The atmosphere lightened up again.

But Yang Chaoyue was a little anxious because the topic had gone off track, and if the conversation continued, no one would pay attention to the core of her proposal.

The talk show "Mars Intelligence Agency" is like this: the setting is small, but there are many guests. In order to get screen time, the content you produce must be effective enough.

The camera only focuses on the proposal.

But if someone interrupts and veers off-topic, and you can't steer the conversation back on track, the spotlight will be stolen, and all the previous build-up will be wasted.

If Hao Chun were on this variety show, he'd probably be so anxious that he'd yell "Fuck you!" at every guest who interrupted him.

Jiang Yang suddenly spoke up: "Let me tell you, after talking for so long, you must all think that Chao Yue is a gold digger, right?"

The moment the words "gold digger" were uttered, everyone's eyes turned to look at her.

Even Li Wei in the control room was taken aback.

Gold diggers are a highly controversial topic in variety shows, inherently captivating and easily sparking discussion and buzz.

These kinds of labels, which involve personal values ​​and are prone to causing disagreements, often make the show more memorable, and viewers are more willing to discuss these topics.

Li Wei immediately instructed into the walkie-talkie: "Get a close-up of Jiang Yang! Zoom in to capture his facial expressions, then pan the camera around to the other guests and film their reactions!"

The camera immediately adjusted its angle.

Jiang Yang's face dominated the main screen.

The camera then panned across the guest seating area, where the other guests also displayed various expressions.

You can be curious, doubtful, or just waiting to see what happens.

"It's not that serious," Xue Zhiqian spoke first, her tone teasing. "Hey Jiang Yang, I suspect you're getting revenge on Chao Yue! Chao Yue calls your name, and you call her a gold digger. You two are ruthless, hurting each other!"

The audience burst into laughter.

The tense atmosphere eased considerably.

Jiang Yang continued, "When I first met Chaoyue, I noticed that she valued money very much. Not large sums, but even small amounts like a dime or a dollar, she would haggle over every penny."

“This isn’t being materialistic, it’s being stingy,” Ning Jing suddenly said.

Jiang Yang nodded and continued, "Back then, I asked Chaoyue why he valued money so much, and Chaoyue told me... what did he say again? I can't remember right now."

He paused, then deliberately turned around to look at Yang Chaoyue, who was sitting in the junior agent's seat behind him, and asked in a questioning tone, "Chaoyue, what did you say to me back then?" Yang Chaoyue was stunned, feeling both flustered and delighted.

Surprisingly, Yang Ge actually helped her steer the conversation back on track.

Now all eyes in the room, all the cameras, are on her, and she has another chance to speak.

What's alarming is that the story Yang Ge was talking about was completely made up.

She had never discussed these thoughts about money with Yang Ge.

Yang Chaoyue quickly calmed down, gripped the microphone, and said seriously, "Money can buy not only things, but also our right to choose in this world."

The smiles on the guests' faces gradually disappeared.

Xue Zhiqian subconsciously opened his mouth as if to say something, but then swallowed it back.

Wang Han nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval.

Qian Feng frowned, pondering the meaning of those words.

I've never thought about the meaning of money from this perspective.

Yang Chaoyue knew that it was time for her to establish a persona on variety shows!
This was something Yang Ge had told her about last night.

Her appearance on "Go Fighting!" was mainly to let netizens know about her acting skills.

This time on "Mars Intelligence Agency" allowed netizens to truly understand her as a person.

If you create a fake persona, it's easy to be exposed and difficult to maintain for long; it won't last long.

Only by being true to yourself can you establish a solid and likable persona.

She has always loved money, so she decided to create a persona of someone who loves money but understands it. The content of this proposal is both her true feelings and an opportunity to deepen netizens' impression of her during the broadcast of the show.

The prerequisite is that she has to speak so eloquently that the post-production team is reluctant to cut her content.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was making jokes, Yang Chaoyue continued, "When I first started working in a factory, it was a zipper factory in Jiaxing. Actually, I already felt the class solidification at that time. The feeling was that even though I worked very hard, getting up early and working late every day, I was always stuck in the same place, always struggling to survive, and never able to cross that invisible threshold."

"Oh, you're being so serious." Xue Zhiqian said with a smile, turning to Wang Han, "Brother Han, you don't need to elevate the theme. Chaoyue has already elevated the theme of this segment."

Wang Han glanced at Xue Zhiqian, signaling him not to interrupt.

Then he nodded to Yang Chaoyue and said seriously, "What Chaoyue said makes a lot of sense. Chaoyue, please continue."

He knew in his heart that Yang Chaoyue's proposal this time was more profound and more likely to resonate with the audience than his previous proposals.

Most young people today face the pressure of survival and the anxiety of upward mobility.

Yang Chaoyue's experiences and insights easily resonate with viewers, making the program more relatable and widely discussed.

The agents in the room understood immediately, shut their mouths, and stared intently at Yang Chaoyue, waiting for her to continue.

Holding the microphone, Yang Chaoyue spoke with genuine emotion: "Back then, I hadn't met my brother Yang yet. My monthly income was just enough to cover rent, food, and maybe a little milk tea or something. Then I'd be broke again the following month."

“In that state, I dared not get sick, nor did I dare to quit my job. The factory boss… let alone the boss, even if the supervisor scolded me, I dared not talk back, because if I were fired, it would mean that my survival would be in question. If I said that, people would definitely think I was playing the victim, and that my salary must have been much higher. Looking back now, I may have been able to find a better factory and a higher-paying job, but for me at that time, that was my situation. I didn’t understand anything back then, and I no longer had any desire to get ahead. I lived a numb life, and I just wanted to survive.”
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