You were sent to participate in a transformation program, not to participate in poverty alleviation.

After arranging production, Qin Hao immediately began to address the most crucial issue: sales.

In this era where even the best wine needs advertising, no matter how good the product, it won't sell without promotion.

He took Lin Feng and headed straight for the director's team's camp.

At this very moment, the camp was in an uproar, and the argument could be heard from a great distance.

"This trailer can't be edited like this! It's too bland!"

The producer pointed at the screen and slammed his hand on the table, speaking earnestly.

"What the audience wants to see is conflict! Conflict!"

We need to edit in and amplify even the slightest bit of resistance they showed when they first arrived!

"But they didn't resist at all!"

Director Wang Gang helplessly shrugged, looking utterly miserable.

"These past few days have been full of material about rural revitalization. These people get along well with the village dogs!"

How am I supposed to cut out the gunpowder smell?

If you ask me, we should create some contrast; there's no need to stick to the old ways!

Just as the two were arguing and the atmosphere was tense, the tent flap was suddenly ripped open.

"You two, why are you so angry so early in the morning? Be careful not to damage your liver."

Qin Hao walked in with a smile, as if he were in his own home, and found a small stool to sit down.

Lin Feng stood behind him with his arms crossed, like a bodyguard.

When Wang Gang saw this little devil arrive, he was immediately overwhelmed with worry and instinctively covered his pocket:

"Young Master Qin, what are your instructions now? I'll reimburse you for the gas, so don't ask me for more money."

"Talking about money is so vulgar."

Qin Hao waved his hand.

"I'm here to offer some support to our production team, and by the way, to make a small, insignificant request."

"Sending warmth?"

Wang Gang looked at him warily.

"You're being kind by not taking advantage of me."

"Speak, what are your demands? If you want to go home, forget it."

Qin Hao said seriously, his playful expression disappearing:

"Director, next we will take the villagers to make mushroom sauce."

I hope that you will be editing the main feature and showing the preview for the next episode.

They could give us a few close-up shots of our mushroom sauce.

It would be best if, through narration or subtitles, we could promote that this is "agricultural products from the Liangshan Mountains."

"What?!"

Wang Gang almost jumped up from his chair.

"No! Absolutely not!"

He shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum.

"Qin Hao, are you trying to turn our 'Transformation' into a TV shopping program? And even offer free GG (game-playing)?"

Do you know how much a second of a TV station's broadcast fee costs? It's calculated in tens of thousands!

Besides, this involves product placement, and the station is very strict about its censorship. I wouldn't dare to make that exception!

Qin Hao had anticipated his refusal, but instead of getting angry, he leaned forward and began his offensive of "reasoning with him and appealing to his emotions."

"Director, your vision is too narrow."

Qin Hao sighed, looking disappointed in Qin Hao.

"Just think about it, if this episode of ours airs, it will be the most typical example of its kind!"

The old version of "Transformation" was a story of rich kids suffering, which viewers were tired of, and it was even met with a lot of criticism online.

They say your show has warped values, deliberately escalates conflicts, and resorts to any means to boost ratings.

Upon hearing this, Wang Gang's expression became somewhat unnatural.

Because what Qin Hao said was true, the show's reputation is indeed not very good.

"But what about this time?"

Qin Hao then changed the subject.

"A rich second-generation goes to the countryside to help alleviate poverty and uses his business acumen to help impoverished villages get rich! What is this?"

This is positive energy! This is the mainstream ideology! This is public welfare! This is responding to the call of the nation!

Qin Hao tapped the table, emphasizing his words:

"If you could take this opportunity to promote our agricultural products during this charity program, how would the audience feel?"

You'll feel that the production team is caring and has a sense of social responsibility!

Wouldn't this salvage your precarious reputation? That's a win-win situation!

Wang Gang listened, stunned, his brows furrowed.

It has to be said that Qin Hao's words hit his weak spot.

If this opportunity can be used to improve the reputation of the production team, it would indeed be a good thing.

But he still hesitated; after all, he was a director and had to consider practical matters.

"That's true, but... Qin Hao, even if I give your product a 'GG' rating, you still won't be able to sell it!"

This is food. You don't have an SC production license or a QS mark. You can't even open an online store. How can you sell it?

If viewers buy the food and get sick, our production team will be held responsible! That's too much of a risk!

"I know that, and I don't plan to open an online store right now."

Qin Hao smiled, confident and assured.

"Not being able to sell online doesn't mean others can't buy from us!"

Qin Hao stood up and pointed to the map hanging in the tent:

"Our plan is to first rent a storefront in Qingshi Town and set up a front shop and back factory model."

Obtaining a food workshop registration certificate as an individual business owner is very easy.

With this certificate, our sales within the county are legal.

"Although the production and sales are limited to one county, that doesn't mean others can't come to the county to buy!"

"Metamorphosis" is broadcast nationwide, featuring people from the vicinity of the Daliang Mountains, Yunzhou City, and even the provincial capital.

After watching the show, I totally think I should come to town to check it out, do some sightseeing, and maybe buy a couple of bottles of sauce to take home!

"That's exactly the kind of 'Instagrammable' effect we want!"

Qin Hao spoke eloquently and had a keen eye for detail.

"Although the initial profits are not as high as online sales, this is a valuable initial capital accumulation!"

Only when we accumulate funds can we afford to build a legitimate factory and obtain the proper licenses.

That will be the opportunity to enter the e-commerce market and completely lift the villagers out of poverty!

After hearing this, Wang Gang's lips twitched involuntarily.

Looking at the eighteen-year-old boy in front of him, a storm raged in his heart.

This meticulous logic, this long-term planning—is this really a rich second-generation heir who's been transformed?

This guy is clearly a seasoned businessman!

But he still didn't want to agree so easily.

He has clashed with Qin Hao so many times, and he has been defeated every time.

Having finally gained the upper hand, we have to make the most of it and get back at them.

"There are still risks... and it's difficult to explain to the station..."

Wang Gang deliberately dragged out his words, his eyes darting around.

Qin Hao saw through his little scheme and simply unleashed his trump card.

"Alright, director, since you're so conflicted, how about we make a bet?"

Qin Hao held up one finger, his eyes radiating absolute confidence:

"Let's bet on the ratings of this episode!"

If this episode's ratings are lower than the average ratings of previous episodes of "Metamorphosis".

I called my dad and asked him to invest an additional 1000 million yuan in the program!

Consider this compensation for your late fees! And I promise I'll behave well on the show from now on!

"What?! 1000 million?!"

The producer next to him instantly turned green with envy, and his breathing became rapid.

1000 million!

This will allow the production team to upgrade their equipment several times over!

"But!" Qin Hao's tone shifted abruptly, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"If the ratings are above average, or even break records."

That means my content generates its own traffic, and we're helping the production team make money!

When the time comes, you'll have to promote my mushroom sauce for free and give it your all in the main feature!

And we can't cut any of our startup footage! How about that?

Wang Gang and the producer exchanged a glance, both seeing ecstasy in each other's eyes.

This is practically a sure-fire way to make money!

Neither way, they're at a disadvantage.

If the ratings are low, you'll get a 1000 million investment for free—that's real money!

If the ratings are high, the show is popular, and the word-of-mouth is good, then what's a few awkward shots? That's just icing on the cake!

"make a deal!"

Fearing that Qin Hao might change his mind, Wang Gang immediately made the decision.

"Young Master Qin, you said it yourself! A gentleman's word is his bond!"

"What's done is done!"

A smug smile appeared on Qin Hao's face, a smile that conveyed a sense of complete control.

He knew it all too well.

By 2010, audiences had long been tired of the melodramatic conflicts and rebellious teenagers deliberately created to grab attention.

In this era, a rich second-generation like him, with sound values, ability, and a leading role in rural revitalization, is a force to be reckoned with!

This is an unprecedented positive example!

It would be an injustice if it didn't become a hit!

Qin Hao stepped out of the tent and looked at the distant green mountains.

It's as if countless tourists and orders are already in sight, flying towards this silent mountain like snowflakes.