It was just a love letter; I'm really no great writer!

In Huaicheng in July, after the Lesser Heat solar term, the temperature rises day by day, heading towards 40°C, and the evening is also hot and humid.

It was quite cool in the coffee shop.

Before seeing the production crew, Lu Ran was happily imagining her enjoyable summer vacation.

For example, after getting home, buy a seedless watermelon, chill it, cut it in half, and eat it by scooping out the scoops.

Eating while watching TV—

The entertainment industry in this world is highly developed, and the movies and TV series produced are excellent and of high quality.

There won't be another terrible film like "Shanghai Fortress" that kicks the door of domestic science fiction to a pulp.

So awesome!

But at this moment, he felt that there was an even higher level of enjoyment in life...

"Sister...Director Di, what brings you here?"

Lu Ran stood up, a knowing smile appearing on his face.

"Oh, does Teacher Lu know Director Di?"

A man in a suit next to me smiled and handed me a business card, saying, "I am Zeng Yang, the general manager and producer of Tencent Video."

"Manager Zeng, hello."

Lu Ran smiled and accepted the business card. "Director Di is my...mentor. My film 'Parasite' was produced by Director Di."

"Oh, there's that connection too? Haha, that's quite a coincidence!" Zeng Yang laughed.

As he waited for everyone to sit down, he began to introduce:

"This is the executive director, Zhao Sizhe;"

"This is Qiu Ran, the head of the scriptwriting team."

"You should be very familiar with our director, Di Qingling, haha."

This is a three-on-three table.

Di Qingling sat down next to Lu Ran, smiling as she looked at him: "Teacher Lu, we meet again."

"Long time no see, Director Di."

Lu Ran forced a smile.

No wonder Sister Di is so busy.

Besides stage play tours, she also takes on variety show gigs; she's a pure career-driven, strong woman.

Lu Ran prefers truly independent female protagonists, rather than clingy, love-obsessed women.

Zeng Yang sat in the middle opposite him; he was a middle-aged man with a composed demeanor.

The general manager is like a regional governor.

He personally came to Huaicheng to invite guests, which shows his sincerity.

The executive director on the right, Zhao Sizhe, is quite young and handsome, wearing a black suit and tie, exuding a sophisticated and elite aura.

On the left is Qiu Ran, the head of the scriptwriting team, a girl wearing round-framed glasses, around thirty years old, slightly chubby, with fair skin.

In variety shows, the executive director and screenwriter are both very important positions.

"The main creative team is here, so I'll get straight to the point."

Zeng Yang spoke boldly:

"This variety show is a major move for Tencent to enter the cultural field, and the boss values ​​it very much!"

"Toyota from Japan and Samsung from South Korea will both be sponsors, which will cost a considerable amount of money."

Lu Ran's expression hardened.

The penguins in this world are no ordinary creatures; they are essentially an entire business empire, representing the pinnacle of capitalism.

Along with Toyota and Samsung, it is known as one of the three major valve manufacturers in East Asia.

Chips, communications, gaming, consumer goods, finance...

It has permeated every aspect of life, affecting the livelihoods of millions of programmers.

In short, "too big to fail".

Now, these three giants have all set their sights on the cultural industry?

Zeng Yang handed over a stack of documents from his briefcase. "Teacher Lu, you can take a look first."

"Before we officially sign the contract, you can ask me anything you want to know."

Lu Ran flipped through the documents.

This is a proposal for a variety show – "Heart-Fluttering Trip".

A reality show documenting cultural travel.

The guest team will explore the natural landscapes and local customs of various parts of China, bringing the audience a vivid and authentic experience.

Although it's called a reality show, it's actually scripted.

However, we try to be as authentic as possible while prioritizing the entertainment value of the show.

Lu Ran carefully looked through it and said, "Okay, I have no problem with it."

Paid travel.

They are generous with money and expand their fame.

I can also work with Sister Di.

He had no reason to refuse.

"Haha, that's great." Zeng Yang smiled.

He took out the preliminary letter of intent and emphasized, "Professor Lu, please take a close look at this additional clause—"

"Because this is a cultural travel variety show, we can't, um, reveal any romantic relationships during the show, meaning we can't date the female guests. You understand that, right?"

"OK."

Lu Ran readily signed the contract, then asked curiously, "Why did the production team invite me? I'm not that famous, am I?"

His name is indeed very famous in the poetry world right now.

However, in terms of popularity among the general public, it only has about five million followers on Bilibili.

—Don't say that you can't find this person outside of Bilibili. There are quite a few content creators on Bilibili with tens of millions of followers, but most people on the site have never even heard of them.

This is called an information cocoon.

Zeng Yang laughed heartily, "Teacher Lu is too modest. You are a top influencer in the poetry circle."

"Anyone who has ever used the internet has heard of 'Loving you is like loving life,' and surely everyone has heard of 'Holding a pipa, half-concealing her face,' right?"

"Your sentences are being sung by the people and created by netizens, and they are circulating online!"

"In fact, you are the most popular poet in the Chinese poetry scene! You are also the original starting point and core of our program!"

Lu Ran smiled shyly.

Zeng Yang was surprised.

I thought that a young poet who could write so many love letters must be somewhat arrogant and unruly.

Looking at him now, he does indeed have the air of a refined gentleman, gentle and gentle as jade.

"Our show, 'Heartwarming Trip,' focuses on exploring famous mountains and rivers and promoting traditional literature, so all the guests are top figures in the cultural field," Zeng Yang said.

"Can I ask, is there anyone else?" Lu Ran asked curiously.

"Well, we plan to invite six guests, but we can't reveal the rest since the details haven't been finalized yet."

Zeng Yang laughed and said, "But there is one writer you should know..."

"A gem of our nation, a top figure in the world of novels, Teacher Ning Ning!"

Lu Ran was shocked.

Mother-in-law, oh my god, she's not quite a mother-in-law yet.

However, in terms of star power, Ning Ning is indeed the most popular writer, and it is rumored that she is one of the strongest contenders for this year's Nobel Prize.

In terms of national recognition, her essay "The Stream" is included in textbooks.

Those who went to junior high school and didn't lose focus in class would basically all have heard her name;

The novel "Traveling Baby" is a well-known classic. It was adapted into a film that won various international awards and its popularity has spread far and wide overseas.

After finalizing the details of the cooperation, Zeng Yang got up to take his leave.

"Welcome, Professor Lu, to the team! Let's meet in Qingdu Provincial Capital on July 20th!"

Lu Ran escorted Zeng Yang to the coffee shop entrance to say goodbye.

Qiu Ran took out a marker she had prepared beforehand, suppressing her excitement: "Teacher Lu Ran, I'm your fan!"

"Ah, thank you for your support." Lu Ran was taken aback, then smiled and signed his name on the hem of her dress.

Because there were too many "burning pen" drawings, Lu Ran simplified them into two fires side by side.

—It's also an anti-counterfeiting label.

Qiu Ran said happily, "I really like your poems, and I hope you will post more of them on Weibo or Bilibili!"

"Yes, I will." Lu Ran felt a warmth in his heart and nodded with a smile.

Is this considered being pressured to update offline?

Anyway, he wrote "Farewell to Huaizhong" today, so he can just post it on Weibo.

On the other side, Zhao Sizhe said enthusiastically, "Director Di, how many days are you staying in Huaicheng? I heard there's a famous Chen Mapo restaurant here, let's go try it together."

There's still one week until we officially start filming.

As the producer, Zeng Yang had to personally invite the guests and discuss the contract.

However, Di Qingling, the chief director, did not actually need to be present in person.

But she still returned to Huaicheng, since her home was there.

Zhao Sizhe boasts of being a graduate of a prestigious university, a returnee from overseas, and owning an A8 (a large car), and is doing very well in the entertainment industry.

He's seen a lot of female celebrities; some are indeed very beautiful, but most have undergone cosmetic surgery and retouching.

Di Qingling is a rare classical beauty in the entertainment industry. She is stunning in both figure and appearance, and can rival the top actresses.

Even from a personal aesthetic point of view, it is superior in some aspects.

however.

No matter how enthusiastic he was, Director Di remained as cold and businesslike as rumored.

"No."

"It's alright, it's alright. You must be in a hurry to get home, right? Do you want me to give you a ride...?"

Zhao Sizhe was not discouraged at all.

Such a top-tier beauty is certainly not easy to approach; just take it slow.

"Little brother~"

At the entrance of the coffee shop, Di Qingling turned her face and suddenly broke into a bright smile.

It was as if ice and snow were melting and exotic flowers were blooming.

Lu Ran laughed too: "Sister, you should laugh less. A smile can topple a city, a second smile can topple a nation. Don't you know that such beauty can bring down a city or a nation?" (Note 29)

"Just laugh, just laugh."

Di Qingling stepped forward and took Lu Ran's arm, deliberately flashing him a bright smile, completely devoid of her previous coldness.

Zhao Sizhe was frozen in place, his mind blank.

That sweet, genuine smile... it really exists...

younger brother?

Is Lu Ran her younger brother?

In a moment of astonishment, the ethereal figure, embracing the young man, had already vanished into the distance.

……

"Why are you calling me 'little brother'?"

Lu Ran first took Di Qingling back to Century Community, and the two walked on the bustling street.

Today marks the official start of summer vacation. Ms. Xiaotian submitted her resignation and went home.

Zuo Hanzhi was also taken away by Zheng Qianyun.

That is to say...

Nobody's home!

"Don't you like it?" Di Qingling tilted her head.

Her tall, curvaceous figure leaned against Lu Ran, who was growing taller and taller, creating a petite and delicate effect.

To an unsuspecting passerby, they seemed like a perfect match.

"like……"

The dark blue night sky, with lights stretching as far as the eye can see.

Lu Ran felt the soft pressure of her arm, gently hooked it, and grabbed her warm hand, holding it between his fingers, their fingers intertwined.

The summer heat seeps into the skin bit by bit, its heat astonishing.

"But I prefer you to call me by those other two words..."

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Note 29: From Li Yannian's "There is a Beautiful Woman in the North", his sister became famous in the capital for her poetry, and Emperor Wu of Han was moved by her.