HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang saw more than just gossip in this issue.

That means that Li Yuchun and He Jie were promoted and protected by the program's official team.

If Zhang Liangying wants to win first place, she has to go against the program's organizers.

"This makes it much more difficult!"

After all, in their home arena, and with the rules set by them, how could they possibly allow an outsider to take the championship?

"Xu Lang, what's wrong?"

Seeing Xu Lang standing at the door in a daze, Zhang Liangying asked curiously.

"It's alright, let's go."

As he spoke, he pushed open the door and walked into Wang Bingwen's office.

"Wang Tai, you must be very busy."

"Oh, Xu Lang, come on, have a seat."

Wang Bingwen came out from behind his desk and sat down on the sofa with Xu Lang.

The old man and the young boy really do seem to have a friendship that transcends age.

Wang Bingwen greatly admired Xu Lang and was willing to befriend him.

"Hey kid, what have you been up to lately? You haven't even come to see me."

Wang Bingwen spoke with a hint of resentment.

"I've started filming a TV series in Chengdu, and when I heard that Director Wang was coming, I immediately came to see you."

"Your TV series?"

"Yes, I'm the producer, the filmmaker, and the cinematographer."

Upon hearing this, Wang Bingwen couldn't help but look at Xu Lang with new respect. To be able to come up with so much money to produce a TV series at such a young age—this wasn't just a matter of money, but also of courage and ability.

"Great, great! When the film comes out, be sure to show it to me as soon as possible."

Xu Lang understood the implication in Wang Bingwen's words: if the film was of good quality, it could be released on Hunan TV.

Xu Lang's visit this time is also to pave the way for the release of the TV series "Struggle".

Now that Wang Bingwen has spoken first, he is naturally willing.

"Of course! Whenever there's good news, I'll definitely think of our station first. After all, I'm practically family here."

"Yes, yes, we're family!"

After finishing this matter, Xu Lang remembered a question that Yang Ying and Liu Yan had mentioned to him after they returned last time.

"Wang Tai, Barbie told me that many of the guests on 'Happy Camp' couldn't make it to the show due to scheduling conflicts?"

When this question was brought up, Wang Bingwen subconsciously rubbed his temples.

"That's a real problem. After all, popular celebrities have tight schedules. Even if they go to Changsha to record a show for a few days, they have to rush."

Hearing this, Xu Lang smiled and offered Wang Bingwen a suggestion:

"Wang Tai, this problem is easy to solve."

"Oh?"

Xu Lang's words truly piqued Wang Bingwen's interest. This was a problem faced by various television stations; if it could be solved, it would be a major achievement.

"Tell me how to solve this."

Wang Bingwen leaned forward, staring intently at Xu Lang.

"Wang Tai, think about it. The artists may have tight schedules and not be able to come, but we can chase after them!"

"Chase after them? How?"

Wang Bingwen didn't quite understand what Xu Lang meant.

"It's very simple. We'll set up a studio in each of these places—Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Changsha—and produce programs wherever it's convenient. If it's convenient in Beijing, we'll go to Beijing; if it's convenient in Shanghai, we'll go to Shanghai."

Doesn't this solve a lot of problems?

"Um?"

Upon hearing Xu Lang's words, Wang Bingwen's eyes immediately lit up.

"That's a great idea!"

He was more familiar with the operational processes of local television stations than Xu Lang. Each region had its own studio, and renting one was a simple matter.

As for the team members and materials, that's just a matter of transportation costs, which are minor issues.

In a short time, Wang Bingwen's mind went through a lot of development of this idea, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

Seeing the excitement in Wang Bingwen's eyes, Xu Lang nodded in satisfaction.

"This is exactly the result we wanted!"

Actually, this matter becomes much easier to understand if we use a different term:

Decentralized!

For example, Hunan TV programs used to be recorded at the Hunan Broadcasting Center.

This is traditional thinking.

Why can't it be recorded anywhere?

Just take it back and play it!

Of course, this question was not Xu Lang's core objective; his core objective stemmed from this question.

Since the recording location is no longer an issue, it doesn't matter whether the people recording are from Hunan TV or not, right?

The outsourced company produces the program and sells it to the TV station for broadcast.

Doesn't that make sense?

This was Xu Lang's true thought, so he continued along the same lines of thought:

"Wang Tai, actually there are many ways to develop this. For example, in the future, our station can become the big client and outsource some of the smaller programs, just like TV dramas. You can just purchase them."

This way, you can benefit from the costs of personnel, transportation, and production, and you can even pick and choose which programs to buy—isn't that great?

"Um?"

Sure enough, Xu Lang's words greatly inspired Wang Bingwen; his eyes gleamed, and he muttered to himself,

"Xu Lang, you always manage to surprise me! Your thinking is so advanced and constructive; I need to think about it carefully!"

That's enough. If Wang says anything more, it would be too much of a fuss.

So Xu Lang didn't bother Wang Bingwen any longer, got up and took his leave.

"Wang Tai, Xiao Ying's audition is about to begin. You go ahead with your work, I'll take her to the audition."

"Oh?"

At this point, Wang Bingwen noticed Zhang Liangying standing next to Xu Lang.

"She's also here to participate in 'Super Girl,' welcome, welcome."

Wang Bingwen had never met Zhang Liangying before, and they exchanged polite greetings.

Seeing this, Xu Lang said:

"Wang Tai, although this is the first time you've met Xiao Ying in person, you've definitely heard her songs. She sang 'Always Quiet,' 'Peerless Under Heaven,' and 'Kill the Wolf.'"

"Oh?"

This piqued Wang Bingwen's interest, and he kept looking Zhang Liangying up and down.

At the same time, he also understood that Xu Lang's purpose in coming here was for Zhang Liangying!

It's obvious that Xu Lang brought Zhang Liangying to show her to the program's producers, to assert his ownership, and to let them know:

"Zhang Liangying is my person. Nobody should try anything funny or use any underhanded tactics!"

Wang Bingwen, a seasoned veteran, certainly understood Xu Lang's meaning, and immediately smiled and said:

"Xiaoying has this ability, she will definitely achieve good results, which is what we hope to see."

Having said that, Xu Lang had achieved his goal. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Wang Bingwen, he left the office.

Back at the audition recording site, it's almost time for Jane Zhang to be number 198.

Backstage, Xu Lang patted Zhang Liangying on the shoulder and asked:

"How are you? Nervous?"

"No... I'm not nervous."

Although she said that, Xu Lang could still sense some nervousness in her voice.

After gently stroking her nose, Xu Lang instructed:

"Although it's an open audition, it's very easy, but you need to be careful to have a strong presence."

Remember, no need to fawn, no need to bow, no need to smile. You're a Grammy candidate; you're here to crush them!

Zhang Liangying's eyes lit up when she heard the words "Grammy reserve".

To win a Grammy is her biggest dream!

Zhang Liangying waved her little fist at Xu Lang and said:

"Yes, I can do it!"