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After Li Haoyu comforted Lin Miaomiao, ♣☝ ❻➈รн𝓾𝓍.𝔠𝐨ϻ 🎀♦

He could finally focus on planning the party. Because of Li Haoyu's outburst on set, the entire staff was unusually quiet the next day.

Everyone was very careful and attentive to their words.

They became much more serious about their work, afraid that Li Haoyu would see any mistakes. Many staff members, even if they had some complaints, dared not say anything.

After all, Li Haoyu was not a lone wolf. The fact that Ou Tai personally stood by and spoke at the opening ceremony and even provided red envelopes was enough to prove everything.

Li Haoyu truly wields immense power. After all, the station director is no longer just backing him up; he's practically standing behind Li Haoyu, cheering him on.

Getting fired was really not a difficult thing for Li Haoyu.

In the current economic climate, while working at a TV station may not offer exceptional benefits, the salary is at least decent, and more importantly, it's a respectable job.

These seasoned veterans know who they can mess with and who they can't.

There's an old saying on TV: "Don't mess with young and beautiful women, and don't mess with young people in their early twenties."

The former is because you don't know what man is behind her. The latter is because you don't know what he might do on a whim.

Therefore, no one wanted to get into trouble, lest Li Haoyu seize the opportunity to make an example of them.

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On the other hand, Li Haoyu kept a close eye on things at the scene.

He constantly monitors the progress of each program and whether the various pre-sales are being used appropriately.

In fact, Li Haoyu also knew the saying that "if the water is too clear, there will be no fish."

But this can't go on like this, because the total budget for this gala is only a little over 500 million.

More than 500 million seems like a lot.

But for the budgets of well-known television stations, this amount of money is just a drop in the ocean. It's barely enough to hire one or two popular celebrities.

Compared to Hunan TV, it's terribly shabby.

It is said that the annual gala in Xiangnan cost tens of millions of yuan, which is just a few sponsorship fees for them. As for celebrities, they flocked to the event.

Hunan TV's style has always been to invite whoever is popular, and this time, the invitation list will probably trend on social media again.

However, Hunan TV wouldn't do a losing business, since the gala features popular celebrities, actors and stars have high exposure and a wider audience.

Even with one or two more GGs, the cost is recovered.

The situation is pretty much the same for other TV stations.

This is one of the reasons why the gala is becoming increasingly boring.

After all, with the internet so developed now, viewers can watch many variety shows online, compared to the past when they could only watch shows in front of the TV.

Now, anytime, anywhere, you can find whatever you want to watch simply by opening your phone. 💘😂 ➅❾𝓼𝐇ย𝕏.ℂㄖ𝕄 🌷💲 With the audience's needs being met in other ways, they naturally don't crave the gala as much anymore.

Not to mention that the variety shows on every TV station are becoming increasingly homogenized, so even if you watch for two hours, you won't retain any impression.

Only a few elderly people still have the habit of sitting in front of the TV and watching the gala with their families.

Therefore, it is essential to be extremely frugal.

This is why Li Haoyu had to be on-site to keep an eye on things.

On the other hand, Li Haoyu is very willing to spend money.

This gala mainly featured song and dance performances, and the importance of the choreographer, director, and stage designer was almost no less than that of Li Haoyu, the executive producer.

Li Haoyu also used his connections with Outai to invite many industry leaders and experts in dance to provide guidance.

This time, the main stage design was handled by Xu Tian, ​​who had previously been in charge of stage design for CCTV. He has been designing stage for the Spring Festival Gala for several years, so his skills are undeniable.

Now we have such a big name in charge.

Li Haoyu's confidence also grew.

As for the dance choreography, there was no difficulty at all. Li Haoyu simply invited Chen Lin, the original choreographer of "Tang Palace Night Banquet," to come over.

As for the rehearsal venue, it was naturally Jiangzhou TV Station.

It's important to know that venue fees are actually a significant portion of the cost in planning large-scale gala events. Fortunately, Li Haoyu didn't have to pay this extra venue fee.

It's important to know that venue rental costs typically account for about 30% of the entire event. If it weren't for saving this significant expense, Li Haoyu would have definitely exceeded the budget—even a miracle wouldn't have helped.

The same applies to equipment and personnel costs. If Li Haoyu hadn't relied on Ou Hao's support, these few expenses alone would have been enough to cause him a huge headache.

This is why Li Haoyu didn't choose to start his own company, but instead collaborated with Jiangzhou TV in the form of a personal studio.

The saying "It's good to have a big tree to lean on" applies universally. When you can ignore this rule, it means you yourself have become a "big tree" in the eyes of others.

The largest portion of Li Haoyu's party budget was actually reserved for emergencies.

Especially when budgeting for large-scale gala events, you should not only consider the planned expenses, but also reserve some budget to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

After all, unexpected things can easily happen during the execution of an event, so the budget must not be too tight. With a large operation, anything can go wrong.

If a camera breaks down, it needs to be purchased and repaired; if a main actor is suddenly injured, an alternative actor needs to be urgently activated; or even unplanned event budgets may need to be allocated.

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Li Haoyu is currently watching the first rehearsal of "The Banquet in the Tang Palace".

Unlike the actual performance, the rehearsal had no stage lighting or special effects; it was simply a dance rehearsal. There wasn't even any music or complete segments.

Instead, the entire dance program needs to be divided into segments, and the rhythm of each segment must be calculated precisely. 69ᔕᕼᑌ᙭.ᑕOᗰ

Each section of movement is further divided into several smaller sections. The dancers rehearse each section repeatedly, allowing Li Haoyu and the stage designer to estimate the actual performance effect.

The advantage of this detailed approach is that you can pause at any time to clearly see each dance move before continuing to scrutinize the details.

Li Haoyu's fixed dance program requires that the entire dance be adjusted according to this standard before proceeding to the next step.

This is the most cost-effective method because it avoids extra expenses while ensuring the quality of the program. Not only "The Banquet of the Tang Dynasty" follows this approach, but other programs are also produced according to this standard.

Now, let's focus on the details of the opening scene of "The Banquet in the Tang Dynasty".

The dance depicts the amusing events that occur to a young female musician on her way to a banquet. The dance aims to showcase her previously unknown, endearing, and mischievous side, as well as her unique personality.

By contrasting the carefree joy with the restrictive court life, the program aims to create a strong sense of contrast and deliver a substantial program effect.

Li Haoyu frowned.

What exactly went wrong?

Even though these dancers' movements were flawless, even perfect, why didn't it have the same feel as I remembered?

Xu Tian, ​​who was in charge of stage design, and choreographer Chen Lin were standing to the side.

Seeing Li Haoyu remain silent, they were a little puzzled. The rehearsal had gone very smoothly, and neither of them could understand what Li Haoyu was worried about.

Chen Lin, a relatively young female choreographer.

I couldn't wait any longer.

She said directly, "Director, is there a problem with this choreography? If there's anything that needs adjusting, just tell me. I also hope this program can be even more outstanding."

Li Haoyu shook his head. "The dance is actually perfect, but I always feel that the dancers are missing something in their performance."

"How do you feel?"

Chen Lin heard what Li Haoyu said.

She lowered her head and kept repeating herself, still puzzled.

Now he didn't know how to answer Li Haoyu.

Xu Tian, ​​standing to the side, noticed that the atmosphere was gradually becoming a bit awkward.

He quickly tried to smooth things over and ease the tension, saying, "Art is inherently a very subjective thing."

"Inspiration, like God taking a nap, cannot be forced. We've only just begun, so there's no need to rush. After all, you can't become fat overnight. We can take our time and plan slowly."

Li Haoyu was still worried.

Suddenly, it was like a bolt of lightning flashed through my mind.

He said happily, "I finally know what it feels like to lack something. Yes, Teacher Xu was right."

Li Haoyu's overreaction.

This completely baffled Xu Tian.

Xu Tian recalled that he hadn't said much, nor had he offered any valuable suggestions. With a puzzled look, he asked in a questioning tone, "Is there plenty of time?"

Li Haoyu then spoke.

"Chen Lin, don't misunderstand. The dancers' technique is flawless. But from the very beginning of rehearsals, I always felt something was off, until Teacher Xu's words woke me up."

Li Haoyu said with certainty, "It's Fatty, a really fat guy."

Chen Lin looked confused at first.

Then she kept muttering about the fat man.

She seemed to suddenly realize something and said, "Director Li, I think I understand what kind of feeling you want."

Xu Tian looked at Li Haoyu and Chen Lin, asking and answering each other like they were playing a riddle.

This greatly worried Xu Tian. What were Li Haoyu and Chen Lin talking about? Was he the only outsider, a complete fool who didn't understand the truth?

Li Haoyu noticed Xu Tian's anxious expression.

He explained to him, "One minute on stage requires ten years of practice off stage. I can see that every dancer's professional skills are excellent."

"Although the dance was only a few minutes long, the girls put in countless efforts. But after watching the dance, I felt something was off; it lacked soul, until you woke me up with your words."

"The Tang Dynasty valued plumpness as beauty, which is similar to the slightly chubby beauty that is popular today. However, our dancers are all slender. Therefore, their appearance does not conform to the temperament of women in the Tang Dynasty."

Xu Tian nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

He had assumed that the gala's chief planner, being so young, was either a crook or a scapegoat. Now it seemed Li Haoyu had some real talent.

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He heard what Li Haoyu said.

Whether it was psychological or not, Xu Tian himself felt increasingly uncomfortable watching the dance.

But Xu Tian was at a loss. Although special effects makeup could solve the problem, it was expensive and time-consuming. Perhaps this was another solution for the final performance of the gala.

But this method is clearly not suitable for regular rehearsals!

Chen Lin also frowned.

She realized that Li Haoyu wasn't someone she could use to establish her authority by picking fights. After listening to Li Haoyu's words, Cheng Lin did indeed think he made a lot of sense.

Because she is a dancer, she only considered the choreography and did not take into account the presentation effect, which was indeed a dereliction of duty on her part.

How can this be good?

In fact, Li Haoyu already knew the solution.

However, he couldn't bring himself to speak directly.

Actually, Li Haoyu's earlier confusion was feigned; he already knew where the problem lay. The solution was readily available, but it would be somewhat unreasonable for him to bring it up directly.

Li Haoyu couldn't bear to harm so many beautiful young women. So he could only guide Chen Lin, helping her to discover the problem and find a solution herself.

That way, the villain won't have to do the dirty work themselves.

At the same time, the dancers do communicate more smoothly and harmoniously.

So, under Li Haoyu's constant guidance...

Chen Lin's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

"Director Li, how about this? I've thought of an economical and practical way. We can achieve the fat man's face shape by stuffing cotton balls in his mouth."

"As for body shape, we can make some specially made bodysuits, which should solve this problem."

Li Haoyu finally got the answer he wanted from Chen Lin.

But he wasn't very happy right now.

After all, even he, who doesn't need to dance, found this method quite uncomfortable. Not to mention the dancers who have to rehearse constantly.

Sure enough, when Li Haoyu had the production assistant bring over medical cotton and a specially made bodysuit to test the effect.

These young girls, who are not very old, would become so breathless after just a few minutes of rehearsal that they looked "ethereal".

During their breaks, these young women joked with each other, saying things like, "When we were dancing, I felt like I was about to evaporate, like I had just finished a sauna."

The more they tease each other like this...

Li Haoyu felt increasingly distressed.

He also knew that dancers unconsciously exert a lot of force with their mouths when they dance. At that time, the cotton in their mouths was like a demon, causing their mouths to be very dry and often making it difficult for them to breathe, which was quite uncomfortable.

This is absolutely not a job for a human being!

But Li Haoyu didn't feign concern and say, "Don't continue like this."

Because the method proposed by Chen Lin is indeed the optimal solution under the current conditions.

Compassion for the weak is meaningless.

Foolish compassion is, in essence, cruelty!

Now it's not just Li Haoyu who can't afford to lose.

These dancers also cannot afford to lose.

Don't be fooled by the fact that these dancers are all glamorous and in the prime of their lives.

In fact, they are all veteran dancers who have been practicing for ten years.

Their peak period will only last for one or two years. If they can't achieve anything else, their fate will be to get married and have children.

While there's no right or wrong, superior or inferior choice in this matter, any dancer who still dreams of a career in dance will not be content to stop there.

Therefore, when Li Haoyu extended the invitation.

They all agreed quite readily.

They had also seen Li Haoyu's dance plan, and they knew in their hearts that this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change their careers.

So the dancers didn't complain.

Li Haoyu didn't say much.

He quietly arranged for them to have the most rest time and the best rehearsal time. Li Haoyu also planned to give them a portion of his earnings as a bonus after the party.

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