HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Will Xu Lang plan variety shows?

of course not!

But he's seen it.

Is it difficult to just copy the answer?

It's as simple as having hands!

Moreover, Xu Lang is a thoughtful person. Looking back at the variety shows over the years, it can be said that 2004 was a landmark year for variety shows, and even for the entire entertainment industry.

The most direct manifestation is:

Talent shows, represented by "Super Girl", began to appear in large numbers!

Talent shows are not just a program format; they represent a trend of thought and an ideology, namely:

A "people's carnival" and "de-sanctification" that brings celebrities down from their pedestals!

Talent shows are breaking down barriers between celebrities, variety shows are shifting towards "showing people" rather than "showing skills," and even the role of the host is beginning to be "decentralized."

These are all concentrated manifestations.

Hunan TV's "Happy Camp," which was a pioneer in variety shows, also experienced a downturn in 2004.

If you don't adapt, you'll be eliminated!

However, it must be said that Hunan TV has a strong entertainment gene from top to bottom.

People like Wang Bingwen started considering reforms a year ago.

However, reform cannot be accomplished overnight; it requires gradual exploration.

Roads are made by walking them!

But Xu Lang is different. As a reborn person, he has the standard answer in his hands, saving him the trouble of figuring things out.

Therefore, although his program planning seemed sloppy and unsystematic, it was like a wake-up call to Wang Bingwen and He Ling, who found it enlightening and thought-provoking!

What Xu Lang gave them was a guiding light in the fog, allowing Wang Bingwen and the others to find their way again.

As a "pioneer" of variety shows, Wang Bingwen understands this matter best.

At the same time, he also understands the value of Xu Lang's document best.

He snapped the document away, then stood up and walked over to Xu Lang.

He reached out his hand again, took Xu Lang's hand, and said earnestly:

"Xu Lang, I'm not kidding, you really are a lifesaver! This document of yours is very important and crucial for us. On behalf of 'Happy Camp' and Hunan TV, thank you."

"Um?"

Before Xu Lang could react to Wang Bingwen's words, everyone else in the office was stunned.

Long Hai, Luo Xin, He Ling, and Li Weijia all stared at Wang Bingwen with expressions of utter astonishment.

That's the deputy director of the station, a powerful figure who commands respect and even makes big stars bow and scrape before him.

Now, they're being so polite to a young man and saying such things. How can they not be surprised?

Especially Wang Peng from Tianyu Media, whose former superior Wang Bingwen had worked with him for nearly 20 years, had never seen Wang Bingwen act this way before.

Looking at Xu Lang, Wang Peng couldn't help but be surprised.

"This young man is truly unexpected!"

Xu Lang, holding Wang Bingwen's hand, was also shocked by his attitude.

However, judging from Wang Bingwen's behavior while reviewing the program planning documents, he had guessed some of it.

"It seems this document is extremely important to them!"

Thinking of this, Xu Lang's lips twitched slightly, and he thought to himself:

"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for asking for an exorbitant price!"

He was thinking about what conditions he wanted, but he still spoke politely.

"Battalion Commander Wang, you're too kind. I'm an old friend of Hunan TV, so it's only right that I contribute to Hunan TV."

Hearing Xu Lang say this, Wang Bingwen was overjoyed, clapping his hands and speaking enthusiastically.

"Yes, yes, old friend, that's a good way to put it. From now on, we're family, no need to be strangers."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Lang's heart skipped a beat.

"We're family? No need to be strangers?"

This is an attempt to silence me and prevent me from making demands!

"Holy crap, is this old bastard trying to trick me again?"

Seemingly sensing Xu Lang's thoughts, Wang Bingwen laughed heartily.

"Xu Lang, don't worry, Hunan TV is not a stingy place, and we are especially generous to our own people."

From now on, feel free to make any requests you may have.

He paused, then said to Long Hai,

"Producer Long, you should carefully plan Xu Lang's appearance on the show with 'Chinese Paladin' and 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'."

With Liu Yifei's "One Person, Two Immortals," plus so many actors and so many great songs, I think we could do a special feature, divided into two parts.

Upon hearing this, Long Hai immediately understood Wang Bingwen's meaning and quickly echoed him.

"Oh, Battalion Commander, if you weren't the leader, I would have gone with you!"

"Don't worry, I'll go with Brother Xu Lang to finalize these matters in a little while, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Um."

Wang Bingwen nodded, then added:

"The appearance fees for the guests are the same as those for top-tier celebrities, and the hospitality is also the highest level."

"Huh? Oh!"

Upon hearing Wang Bingwen's words, Long Hai was startled once again.

Before, Wang Bingwen might have just been making empty promises and offering platitudes.

But this statement represents a real, substantial investment.

They're serious!

This kind of treatment is something that very few celebrities in the country can enjoy.

Long Hai looked at Xu Lang and silently raised his level by three levels in his mind.

With everything settled, things became much easier.

Afterwards, Xu Lang followed Long Hai, Luo Xin, He Ling, Li Weijia, and others to the conference room to discuss the program.

This process is quite simple.

Everything fell into place naturally, and Xu Lang didn't need to put in much effort.

However, upon hearing the division of labor among the hosts, Xu Lang thought of someone:

Willow smoke!

Liu Yan said she was signing up for "Shining New Anchor," but judging from the results in later years, she was definitely not selected, which is why she went to Guangdong and became a junior host for a news program.

"Should we give her a push?"

Thinking of Liu Yan's figure, which was described as "a mountain range from one angle and a peak from the other," Xu Lang couldn't help but feel a surge of desire.

If you want to take advantage of someone, you have to offer them some benefits.

But soon, Xu Lang shook his head.

"We've only met once, and we haven't had much interaction. I don't know what kind of person she is. There's no point in pushing her now. Let's wait and see. There's still time."

However, even though he rejected Liu Yan, Xu Lang still had to take his precious child to heart.

This precious darling is none other than Barbie Yang Ying.

Xu Lang had already figured out Yang Ying's role very clearly:

Yang Ying's specialty isn't acting; she's already at her limit playing a pretty face.

But with her stunning beauty and great sense of humor, she will likely follow the path of a high-end pretty face and variety show personality.

"Just take on some endorsements, do some variety shows, and the money's in my pocket—isn't that great!"

Thinking of this, he didn't stand on ceremony and said directly to Long Hai:

"Producer Long, I see that He Jiong's hosting team is short of people right now. I have a really nice young lady in my studio. Do you think we could let her join our show for an internship?"

"practice?"

"Yes, I'll do odd jobs or just show my face. You can order me around however you like."

Xu Lang had also made up his mind. Taking advantage of the fact that the "Happy Family" was short of people, he decided to squeeze Yang Ying in.

"Internship" is just a polite way of saying it.

Let's secure the spot first.

Upon hearing Xu Lang's words, Long Hai subconsciously looked at He Ling opposite him.

After all, He Ling is not just a host; she is the core of the entire program.

Whether or not someone can get in depends on his approval!