Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Su Qiang shook his head. "Who said that? I like Min Xinyan, but that doesn't stop me from appreciating beautiful things. ♙♜ ❻9丂ʰ𝔲𝓧.𝓒Ⓞ𝐦 🐙👽 You know what? I even dreamed that I had a big, healthy baby boy with her."

Su Qiang continued, "An ordinary, chubby guy like me needs to be pretty good-looking to pursue a beauty like Min Xinyan. I swear, I'll definitely win her over!"

Li Haoyu nodded. "Okay, I have high hopes for you, but I think you'd better keep dreaming."

Get lost!

With a laugh and a curse, the two ended their long conversation.

It was already quite late.

Li Haoyu opened a bottle of cola and started typing. The rapid tapping of his fingers on the keyboard created a symphony of clicks and clatter.

As the document on the computer grew longer and longer, a first draft gradually took shape.

More than an hour.

The manuscript was basically completed.

However, the remaining images are the main focus, as they are taking up an increasingly larger proportion of the article.

This situation is actually quite normal, because online readers are getting younger and younger, and many people prefer symbolic and visual content.

For example, when you explain text or describe a scene, adding an image creates a sense of immersion and experience.

If it's a commercial promotion, recommending a product and showing a picture will tell you what the product is.

In addition, reading too much text can tire the eyes, so an attractive image is needed to stimulate the reader's eyes and keep them reading.

Of course, Li Haoyu felt there was another, more important reason.

Articles with pictures have a more sophisticated feel.

Li Haoyu glanced at the time on his watch.

It's already 2 a.m., time to rest.

He has important things to do tomorrow!

…………

The next day, Li Haoyu rushed to the TV station.

He was just about to refine the manuscript when Lin Miaomiao suddenly appeared behind Li Haoyu.

This startled Li Haoyu.

Li Haoyu said to Lin Miaomiao, "What are you doing behind my back, appearing out of nowhere like that?"

At this moment, Lin Miaomiao suddenly walked forward.

She stared intently at Li Haoyu, then held out the fried dough sticks and tofu in her hand. "This is the breakfast I promised you, and I always keep my promises."

However, Li Haoyu turned his head very quickly.

Their faces suddenly came very close together.

Li Haoyu could even see Lin Miaomiao's eyelashes trembling slightly, her eyes shining brightly like the moon. Looking at her fair and delicate face, he seemed to be subtly drawn to her.

For a moment, Li Haoyu was stunned.

Lin Miaomiao then realized something was wrong. She deliberately coughed and said, "Speaking of which, isn't it time? What exactly do you want me to do?"

Li Haoyu said, "No rush, we'll go to the station director's office together after you finish eating. 🍭💘 ❻9ѕнⓊ᙭.𝐜ᵒм 🐒🍩"

"What the hell?"

Lin Miaomiao said in great surprise.

She originally thought that Li Haoyu was arrogant enough for accepting this task.

Now it's gotten even more outrageous; they're actually going to go directly to the station director.

Lin Miaomiao asked, somewhat puzzled, "Then what do you want me to do?"

Li Haoyu tilted his head and said, "I need a pretty girl, and after thinking about it, you're the most suitable one."

Lin Miaomiao was clearly taken aback and asked curiously.

"Is it pretty? What does it matter?"

"It doesn't matter. Look at the female hosts on CCTV, which one of them is ugly?" Li Haoyu replied.

Lin Miaomiao thought about it and realized it was true.

She continued, "But what does this have to do with the station director? You just write articles, why do you need to go to the station director? What if the station director disagrees?"

Lin Miaomiao's voice suddenly trembled slightly.

Li Haoyu thought to himself that this was something the station director himself wanted to do.

How could he refuse?

"You don't need to worry about that, I'll take care of the communication."

Lin Miaomiao fell silent for a very long time.

"Fine, I'm on the wrong track now. I've agreed to the interview, so if you're so capable, then get the station director on your side."

Li Haoyu nodded. "This is nothing."

This was just a guest appearance by Lin Miaomiao as a host; it was merely an appetizer. His next goal was to become Lin Miaomiao's boyfriend directly.

Seeing that Lin Miaomiao didn't object, Li Haoyu quickly got to the point, "Let's talk about the follow-up arrangements."

"Okay, tell me what you think first."

Lin Miaomiao also wanted to know what Li Haoyu was really up to.

Li Haoyu said, "Have you read the previous articles? Do you know why the station director is dissatisfied?"

Lin Miaomiao did indeed do some research.

She had read all those articles, and in Lin Miaomiao's opinion, they were all quite well-written. If even the station director wasn't satisfied with articles of that quality, what kind of magic trick could Li Haoyu possibly have?

Lin Miaomiao said, "I really don't know, but how can you guarantee that the station director will approve your proposal?"

Just as Li Haoyu and Lin Miaomiao were whispering sweet nothings, Su Qiang quietly chimed in, "Me too! I want to know why!"

Li Haoyu tapped the table lightly with his knuckles.

It makes a "dong dong" sound.

Do you know what has been troubling the station director the most these past few years?

"Although Jiangzhou TV has a solid local audience base and has developed rapidly in the past two years, it is still not a mainstream TV station. 🍪😝 ➅➈ⓈĤ𝕌ⓧ.¢𝐨𝔪 ☮♜"

"Even though he had taken some actions and made some reforms before, no one paid attention because Jiangzhou TV's influence was not enough."

"Jiangzhou TV won't die, but the future will be increasingly difficult because we can't win over any major brand clients."

"Relying on events to generate revenue is undoubtedly a short-sighted strategy, and given the current overall decline of television and the limited market size, it is becoming increasingly difficult."

"Therefore, leaders must be thinking about innovation and change, but they don't know where to start."

Lin Miaomiao and Su Qiang nodded repeatedly upon hearing these words.

That's definitely true.

Actually, this isn't just a problem with Jiangzhou TV. Aside from a few provincial TV stations that can hold a place nationwide, many local TV stations have already lost their golden age.

Ratings and revenue have plummeted, and the number of self-produced programs has dwindled. Television stations have been dominated by new media, mobile devices, and news feeds, directly leading to reduced investment in advertising for 4A brands and startup channels.

The chain reaction has a negative consequence: whether the show is good or bad, clients are unwilling to invest in GG (Gross Quality). In this situation, who would be willing to put in the effort to produce their own shows?

This has led to a decline in the quality of the program.

At this moment, Su Qiang nodded.

But he couldn't help but pour cold water on Li Haoyu's enthusiasm. "Even if your analysis is correct, what makes us three interns think we can convince the station director to cooperate with us?"

"Just with words?"

"It's not that I don't believe you, but even our team leaders failed. Do you think the three of us have a chance? Even if the three of us could meet with the station director, what would we have to offer to convince him?"

Lin Miaomiao fell silent.

She had always thought Li Haoyu was being a bit unrealistic.

After all, even the very first step was fraught with difficulties.

Li Haoyu's words were certainly enough to convince them. But they wouldn't move the seasoned veterans at the TV station, let alone the station director...

Li Haoyu took a sip of water. "So, we need to hurry up, find someone, leverage their influence, and find someone to give us a push."

Does no one know about the plight of television stations?

Everyone knows it, even if they don't say it.

Is there an urgent need for change?

Actually, there isn't much time left.

However, there are too many areas where television stations need to change.

We can't even proceed with major overhauls, because any significant changes will encounter obstacles from all sides. We can only make continuous fine-tuning and refine the process through compromise.

Even in Li Haoyu's era, most television stations still clung to their own circles and rules, despite being cornered by online platforms.

Hunan TV was the only exception; they used their strong content production experience and advantages to compete head-on with emerging video websites.

And facts have proven that this path is feasible.

A couple of thoughts flashed through Li Haoyu's mind: he wanted to be an entertainment mogul in the future, but the entertainment industry was too dark.

He has too many temptations to resist. Young girls often come to him with lines to learn from him. Who can stand that?

Of course, it wouldn't be bad if everyone were like Lin Miaomiao.

Li Haoyu couldn't help but glance at Lin Miaomiao, the little girl who looked remarkably like actress Zhao Jinmai.

Lin Miaomiao was already listening very attentively.

Li Haoyu's subtle glances couldn't hide anything from him. Lin Miaomiao glared back defiantly; she felt that Li Haoyu's gaze had been strange just now.

Su Qiang finally couldn't hold back any longer. "Our words aren't very persuasive. If that's the case, why don't we go to the team leader?"

Li Haoyu glanced at Su Qiang in surprise.

"You finally showed some intelligence this time, but the team leader's level is still a bit too low. Team leaders can only manage interns; they're not qualified enough to be the station manager."

Hearing this, Su Qiang and Lin Miaomiao lowered their heads in disappointment.

Li Haoyu continued, "So I already contacted another person, Che Che, the film and television director of Jiangzhou TV Station. He has already agreed to speak to the station director on my behalf. I expect to hear back today."

"Well……"

Both of them were stunned by Li Haoyu's efficiency.

Li Haoyu looked at the two of them and said, "So you two should have breakfast first."

That makes sense.

Su Qiang nodded approvingly.

"Okay, let's fill our stomachs first."

Lin Miaomiao also stated that such matters cannot be rushed.

Li Haoyu nodded silently, confirming that his skills hadn't deteriorated. Even a seasoned veteran like Che Che had been convinced by Li Haoyu; these two inexperienced people were no challenge at all.

"So, I've done all I can. The rest is up to you. Su Qiang will be in charge of the follow-up filming and recording, while Miao Miao will be in charge of the interview content."

"I've already prepared a detailed interview outline for you. Take this time to familiarize yourself with it, and the rest shouldn't be too difficult."

"I couldn't have accomplished all of this by myself."

"We still need everyone to work together."

Li Haoyu said sincerely, "After saying so much, I still have to trouble you two."

"Uh, no problem, I'll do my best too."

Lin Miaomiao readily agreed, and now she had a very peculiar feeling. It was a feeling of being trusted, which was quite captivating.

Li Haoyu handed the manuscript to the two of them and said with a smile.

"Even if you do interview the station director later, you don't need to be nervous. On the contrary, you need to be even taller than them, so that you can maintain the right mindset and complete the interview successfully."

"The more excited you are, the more you need to control yourself and not let the atmosphere of the scene affect your emotions."

"Because this will prevent you from being completely objective during the interview process, making you prone to subjectivity and affecting the interview's effectiveness."

Lin Miaomiao only now realized what the power of language to move people was.

She barely hesitated before replying, "Don't worry, I studied journalism, so this is a good fit for my major. I'll definitely do my best in this task."

Li Haoyu gave a thumbs up: "I believe in you!"

Lin Miaomiao nodded happily.

Sure enough, Che Che brought good news shortly afterward. The TV station director, Ou Tai, agreed to the interview request from Li Haoyu and his two companions.

The three arrived at the station director's office. Lin Miaomiao and Su Qiang were both a little nervous. Only Li Haoyu was quite interested, observing the station director across from him.

Ou Tai is not old, only in his forties.

He had a square face and a light beard, which made him look very kind.

Now, with a smile on his face, he said, "I've heard Che Che's introduction, and I think it's a good idea to switch to an interview format. It's getting late, so let's begin!"

Li Haoyu gave Lin Miaomiao an encouraging look.

Lin Miaomiao took a deep breath.

Then she conducted the interview according to Li Haoyu's outline.

"As an ordinary intern at Jiangzhou TV, I'd like to ask on behalf of most of our regular staff: what are our plans and actions going forward?"

"That's right. Our Jiangzhou TV station's philosophy is to establish the station through culture, which is actually reflected in the variety shows we produce."

"There's the traditional opera variety show 'Spring in Jiangnan,' which remains a top performer among opera programs. And the martial arts competition show 'Martial Arts Showdown' is also very popular with audiences..."

"Jiangzhou's unique advantage lies in its profound historical and cultural heritage. Therefore, we must firmly grasp the key words of Cultural Satellite TV, safeguard the 'loneliness' of culture, and persist in doing the difficult but right things."

Lin Miaomiao started the conversation. Ou Tai then launched into a long and detailed explanation of Jiangzhou TV's future development strategy.

Ou Tai also answered Lin Miaomiao's subsequent questions.

"I believe that good programs are the soul of a TV station. Just like Haidilao in the catering industry, Apple and Huawei in the mobile phone industry... good programs speak for themselves, and viewers only pay for good programs."

"We will increase our investment in content creation in the future..."

As the interview progressed, both Lin Miaomiao and Ou Tai got into the swing of things. This was all thanks to Li Haoyu's interview outline, which hit the nail on the head with every question.

Many of the interview questions were designed by Li Haoyu, based on and improved from previous interview questions by Outai. He answered them with ease, and his brilliance came easily from his responses.

At Li Haoyu's prompting, Su Qiang continuously captured many memorable moments during the interview.

The entire visit went almost too smoothly.

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