Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Yang Chaoyue paused.

My throat feels a little tight.

He paused for a moment before continuing:
"Ten thousand yuan may not seem like much, but if I could go back to that time and give myself ten thousand yuan, I would probably quit my job immediately, because it would have given me at least two months to survive."

“I don’t have to accept any conditions just to survive. If I don’t like a job, I can quit and spend my time looking for a better one. I can also use these two months to learn new skills.”

"I feel that our era, especially on the internet, is full of all kinds of temptations, and it feels like the idea of ​​money being the most important thing and entertainment being the most important thing is being marketed everywhere."

"When you come across a marketing video, the merchant will tell you to treat yourself better and that you deserve better. Recently, Alipay launched Huabei and Jiebei, saying that you can buy whatever you want and that happiness doesn't have to wait. Social media will tell me to look at other people and see how they live such a refined life. As a result, I have noticed that many people around me have just saved up some money and then gritted their teeth and bought so-called luxury goods. Just that one moment of instant gratification and they are back to square one."

Yang Chaoyue's voice grew louder and louder.

Increasingly determined:
“I know some marketing accounts say that the point of making money is to spend it, otherwise what’s the point? That’s true, but the problem is, I am the master of money, not its slave. I am using money, not being used by it.”

Xue Zhiqian frowned, trying to recall if he had ever made similar purchases.

Qian Feng nodded slightly, a look of agreement on his face.

Ning Jing looked at Yang Chaoyue with admiration in her eyes.

In the junior agent section, many girls quietly teared up, recalling the days when they were anxious about money.

Yang Chaoyue's words resonated with them.

Zhao Lushi nodded vigorously, then suddenly realized something and thought to herself, "Is Chao Yue indirectly cursing me? Who did I offend by selling luxury goods? Is it my fault that I was born into a rich family? Damn it, after the recording, I'll find a reason to give Chao Yue a piece of my mind."

When the topic of money came up, Yang Chaoyue became more and more enthusiastic, his tone frank:

"And let me tell you, to be honest, if I were to say this out loud, it might not pass the review, just like the other proposals I prepared before."

Wang Han smiled and replied encouragingly, "Don't worry, Chaoyue, speak boldly! How to edit it later is a matter for post-production. Let us enjoy the story first."

"Well."

Yang Chaoyue took a deep breath: "I've discovered that many people don't deserve to have money. To be honest, I was like that for a while."

She laughed and said, "At that time, I received part of my salary for 'Fighter of the Destiny' and the settlement fee from the platform for 'Calorie'. Suddenly, I had more than 100,000 yuan in my account. I had a very strong feeling at the time that I wanted to spend it."

"After I calmed down, when I thought about it again, I realized that it was probably because I had never had so much money before, which made me feel uneasy. I wanted to spend the money to return to the state I was in when I was a factory worker, where I was anxious but just barely able to survive."

Yang Chaoyue's tone carried a hint of self-deprecation:
"It's true, when I was a factory worker, many of my friends were like that. As soon as they got their wages, they would spend them all. Some even spent their wages on Alipay and Jiebei before they even received them, and then used their wages to pay off online loans. Later, I controlled myself and stopped spending. As I watched the money in my account increase, my desire to spend money gradually faded. I stopped thinking about how to spend the money on consumer goods and instead spent it on meaningful things."

"for example?"

Wang Han asked a timely question, guiding her to continue.

such as……

Yang Chaoyue thought about what she had done after she saved the money.

For example, we could pay Mom a salary so she could stay in our hometown with my younger sister instead of having to work so hard.

For example, replacing the furniture in the old house to make the family more comfortable.

For example, saving money to buy a new house in Yancheng in the future, so that the family can have a stable home.

For example, donating shoes to children in the primary school in my hometown so that they can wear comfortable shoes to school, because I see my past self in them.

Most importantly, the money saved can support Yang Ge in making movies and TV series, even if it's just a drop in the bucket.

These were all things that were very meaningful to her, and she spent them without any regrets.

But these are all her private matters, and she doesn't want to talk about them on the show; it would be too deliberate and pretentious. Yang Chaoyue thought for a moment, then smiled into the microphone and said, "For example, buying a luxury handbag."

The words fell.

The entire audience immediately burst into laughter.

Zhao Lushi nodded vigorously again.

I'm not criticizing Chaoyue anymore.

Xue Zhiqian slammed his hand on the table, his tone laced with a hint of exasperation: "Chaoyue, you were so touching, I was even ready to start saving money, and then you suddenly say this to me? What the hell?!"

The atmosphere at the scene relaxed again.

The studio lights remained focused on Yang Chaoyue.

Yang Chaoyue had just finished his joke about luxury handbags, and the laughter in the room hadn't completely subsided when Wang Han cleared his throat and picked up the microphone.

He straightened his chest slightly, a formulaic gentle smile on his face, and his eyes swept across the room, preparing to begin the summary session.

As is customary in variety shows, after the guests' proposals, the director, as the chief of staff, needs to elevate the theme and bring the segment to a complete conclusion.

"What Chaoyue just shared was really touching."

Wang Han's voice came through the speakers: "We live in an era of material abundance, yet we often lose our way in the tide of consumerism. Chao Yue tells us through his own experience that the value of money is not in..."

The words were just half spoken.

Suddenly, Li Wei's hushed voice came through Wang Han's earpiece: "Wang Han, stop! Don't summarize anymore, let Yang Chaoyue finish up himself!"

Wang Han abruptly stopped speaking.

The smile on his face froze for a moment.

His eyes showed surprise as he looked towards the broadcasting station.

Should Chaoyue finish the job?

Isn't that ridiculous?

Wang Han's heart skipped a beat.

Having watched the whole thing, I can say that Chao Yue really made the show interesting. He dared to speak the truth, was down-to-earth, and did a great job of creating a lively atmosphere.

The problem is that Chaoyue's expressive ability is clearly lacking.

I just talk about whatever comes to mind, and the logic isn't even coherent. How can I possibly elevate the theme?
In the past, the host would use precise and official language to elevate the theme of the segment and ensure that the whole segment had a beginning and an end. This was a professional habit he had developed over many years of hosting.

"Brother Han, your summary is too official. It's flawless but not memorable. Nobody will discuss it after it airs." Li Wei's voice continued, speaking very quickly.

"Like this?" Wang Han was taken aback.

I still can't quite accept it.

His professional skills, which he had always been proud of, have become a weakness?
Wang Han turned his head to the microphone and whispered, "Director, this is how I've always done hosting before, and it works very well."

"Brother Han, you know we're filming an online variety show right now, right? I was a bit blunt, but don't be angry."

Li Wei continued:
"Yang Chaoyue's words are down-to-earth and authentic. Let her summarize it herself; even if her summary isn't very coherent, it'll be more interesting than your official jargon. Quickly give her the lead. Seriously, Brother Han, listen to me, this is an online variety show, different from TV variety shows. Being too official is actually bad; it's not relatable." (End of Chapter)