Chapter 330: Giving special treatment to the contestants?
At this time, at Mingzhu TV Station, the director Cui Songdong was leaning back in his chair with a look of despair on his face, his hands constantly pressing on his temples, looking helpless.
Opposite him, Wei Dexuan was blushing and talking excitedly.
This story begins two days ago.
After confirming Yang Li as the director and script planner, the framework of the entire program was set up. With Lu Yiming's financial resources as a foundation, the entire system began to operate efficiently.
Then, something happened that made Wei Dexuan unhappy.
At first, when he saw Yang Li took on this job, he was very disdainful and felt that no matter how hard Yang Li tried, the show would definitely fail.
As a result, within two days, Yang Li, Li Zixian and several cameramen checked into a five-star hotel like the Marriott, where they ate delicacies every day and rode in a special car when going out.
Wei Dexuan looked at himself again. He was always served with boxed lunches when he went out to film, and he had to save money to make a show.
When I compared the two, I suddenly felt unbalanced.
He felt that he was, after all, a veteran in the station. Even if he had not made outstanding contributions, he at least had remarkable achievements. But his treatment was not even as good as that of a marginalized loser?
Is this reasonable?
So, feeling angry, he ran to find the station director Cui Songdong to ask for an explanation. They were all his own people, so the station couldn't favor one over the other, right? At least he had to improve his treatment!
Cui Songdong is worthy of being the station director. No matter what Wei Dexuan said, he kept his composure and remained silent. He waited until Wei Dexuan finished speaking before he slowly spoke: "Old Wei, I know your difficulties, but the money is all paid by Shijinji. Our station only provides people. What can I do? Besides, Xiaoxian approached you first, but you rejected her."
"this……"
In one word, Wei Dexuan was blocked.
He admitted that he was arrogant and made a mistake in his judgment at the beginning, but now seeing Yang Li and the others enjoying themselves, he felt regretful in his heart.
If he had known that the other party was so rich and willing to spend money, how could he have refused? If he really wanted to blame someone, it should be the other party's fault for not making it clear in advance!
Otherwise, how could he not agree?
What shows are boring, what processes are dull...
Does that matter?
It doesn’t matter at all!
Anyway, it is the investors' money that will be lost. What does it have to do with the TV station or the director?
After realizing this, Wei Dexuan felt a pain in his stomach.
Damn it, the more I think about this, the angrier I get. The more I think about it, the more I feel like I’m losing out.
On the weekend, Lu Yiming had nothing to do, so he went to the Marriott Hotel to watch.
As soon as he arrived at the hotel entrance, Lu Yiming saw Yang Li directing the staff to take pictures.
Lu Yiming highly admires this director who shares the same views as him on traditional culture.
After Yang Li finished arranging the work, Lu Yiming came over and greeted him with a warm face: "Director Yang."
Yang Li turned around and saw Lu Yiming, and quickly turned back to say, "Mr. Lu."
Yang Li really liked Party A, who was so generous and shared the same cultural values as himself.
"How's the shooting going lately? Are you busy?"
When this matter was mentioned, Yang Li's face was full of smiles: "Thanks to Mr. Lu, it was very easy and everyone got along very happily. Mr. Lu, since you told me about the reality show category, I was really amazed. I didn't expect that you, Mr. Lu, are so good at business and understand the entertainment industry so well."
Lu Yiming waved his hand modestly: "No, no, I just understand a little bit, just a little bit."
He then went on to say: "Although this program is a reality show, the focus is not on 'show' but on 'truth'. Through this program, we want to convey to the audience and society the idea that 'you can still make a lot of money if you learn traditional culture well', so as to attract people with aspirations to join, and this team will grow stronger. If the relevant departments do not take action, we ordinary people cannot give up."
Yang Li gave a thumbs up and said admiringly: "If the wealthy people in China have the same awareness and responsibility as Mr. Lu, why would traditional culture not flourish?"
"Before, when people were poorly clothed and hungry, they still valued their culture above their lives. Even in the midst of war, our ancestors racked their brains and even risked their lives to protect cultural relics. But now that the country is at peace, there should be more conditions to protect cultural relics and promote culture. Why are there no people protecting culture now, and more and more people destroying traditional culture and saying that traditional culture is dregs and should be discarded? Are they so impatient to dig up the roots of their ancestors?"
Lu Yiming was about to speak when he saw Li Zixian walking over. He immediately shut up and whispered to Yang Li, "Don't record that part just now, or we'll both be blown up."
Yang Li made an OK gesture and said with a smile, "That's for sure. If I record it, I'll have no chance of survival."
"Mr. Lu, how come you have time to come here today?" Li Zixian's smile is as beautiful as a flower, making people feel like they are in the spring breeze .
Lu Yiming took a few glances at her pretty appearance and replied casually, "Yes, there is no class today. It's a month off."
Li Zixian asked Yang Lidao: "Director Yang, how are you doing? Can you handle the work? Mr. Lu, the most famous director Wei Dexuan of Mingzhu TV has finished his program and wants to participate in our program. What do you think..."
When Yang Li heard this, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.
Good guy, airborne.
He was very familiar with this move.
There is nothing new in the circle, and all kinds of routines are used over and over again.
Yang Li originally thought that he could make a comeback with the program "Millionaire Painters", but after hearing what Li Zixian said, he immediately understood. He has already completed all the preliminary planning and scripts, and the TV station parachuted in Wei Dexuan. Isn't it obvious that they are here to take advantage of him?
By then, once Wei Dexuan arrives, he will definitely take control of the program, and Yang Li will be nothing.
Thinking of this, Yang Li felt very indignant, but he was used to being bullied in the office, so he couldn't show it at this time and could only hold it in his heart.
But he didn't dare to object, but Lu Yiming did.
The talent show "Million Painters" is related to the subsequent strategy of Shijinji, and it is also an attempt by Lu Yiming in the entertainment industry. It can be said to be very important and cannot be missed.
Therefore, he frowned slightly. In his heart, he did not like the idea of changing generals at the last minute, just like he did not like changing schools and classes when he was studying.
"Wei Dexuan? The most famous director of the TV station? Why didn't you contact him directly before? Do you look down on my program? Or did I not give enough funding?"
This question made Li Zixian very embarrassed.
Could she say that it was because Wei Dexuan looked down on "Millionaire Painter" before?
In fact, Li Zixian also had some complaints about Wei Dexuan's decision - I approached you at first, but you were reluctant to come. Now that everything is on track, you want to intervene? Are you really taking advantage of your seniority?
However, she didn't dare to say this, because Wei Dexuan had a lot of seniority in the TV station, and many key positions were more or less related to him. If she offended him, she would definitely suffer bad consequences in the TV station.
Just like Yang Li before.
You know, Yang Li was initially rated as the most capable new generation internally.
What's the result?
After all, this is a country with the strongest human touch. Even the law can give way to relationships, and ability means nothing.
Facing Lu Yiming's displeasure, Li Zixian had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "It's like this. Director Wei had a job a few days ago, and because it was decided before, Director Wei couldn't spare his time."
Yang Li was about to speak up to defend himself, but Lu Yiming spoke first with a tough attitude: "No need to change, I think Director Yang is very good, and we are very happy to work together."
When Yang Li heard Lu Yiming say this, he immediately felt grateful to Lu Yiming. He thought Lu Yiming was speaking for him.
Li Zixian didn't dwell on this question and said immediately: "Since Mr. Lu said so, I will convey it. Okay, then you guys get busy, I'm going back to work."
So what if I have a lot of experience?
What can you do if the employer doesn’t want you?
After all, the rich have the final say in this world.
Li Zixian didn't understand why Wei Dexuan wanted to intervene in "Millionaire Painter" now, but it didn't matter, they were just interested. But many things in this world, if you miss them, you miss them.
After Li Zixian left, Yang Li said to Lu Yiming gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Lu."
Lu Yiming was slightly stunned and asked, "Why are you thanking me? Just do your job with peace of mind. I will not give you less than a cent."
Lu Yiming was too lazy to care about the messy relationships at the TV station. His only goal now was to run the talent show "Millionaire Painters" successfully. Since the progress was going smoothly and his communication with Yang Li had always been tacit, there was no need to mess around.
What does it have to do with me whether you have a lot of experience or not? You didn't come earlier or later, but now you want to interfere. Why should I serve you?
Lu Yiming patted Yang Li on the shoulder and said, "Let's go in and see if all the contestants have arrived."
Those who came to participate in "Million Painters" had already received news that investors were coming to visit, so when Lu Yiming walked into the hotel, everyone cast curious glances at Lu Yiming.
Lu Yiming has booked the Marriott Hotel. Apart from the crew, the only person who can enter the hotel at this time is naturally the investor who is coming to visit.
"This is the investor? So young."
"Which family's young master is this?"
Everyone was whispering, guessing who Lu Yiming was.
Whether in terms of age or temperament, Lu Yiming seems to have nothing to do with the so-called successful people who "finally achieved success after going through hardships", so many people think that Lu Yiming must be the young master of a family.
Lu Yiming glanced across the entire venue, but his heart was calm. He came here today just to meet the contestants. He didn't even turn on the camera because he didn't want to be exposed to the public.
When his eyes swept over Ji Wen Ze, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Lu Yiming's lips.
Ji Wen Ze felt something and looked towards Lu Yiming, but saw nothing.
"Come on, guys."
Lu Yiming said this and then walked towards the temporary office.
After entering the office, Lu Yiming asked Yang Lidao: "Among those people just now, is there anyone named Xin Yongsheng?"
Lu Yiming was deeply impressed by this person's paintings. With just a few strokes, he was able to depict a vivid image, giving him the feeling of Tuzki. If he were to use this technique to draw characters from the Three Kingdoms, it would be quite interesting.
But strictly speaking, Xin Yongsheng's painting skills are not really that great, he only excels in his interesting soul.
Yang Li didn't understand why Lu Yiming wanted to find Xin Yongsheng, but he said without hesitation: "Yes, I'll go find him?"
Lu Yiming nodded slightly and said, "Call him over to have a chat. By the way, remember not to record anything about me. And don't tell Xin Yongsheng that I called him."
"OK."
After a while, Xin Yongsheng followed Yang Li in.
When Xin Yongsheng saw Lu Yiming, he realized that it was Lu Yiming who was looking for him, and he suddenly became extremely nervous.
Once people start to feel inferior, it is easy for them to think the worst. Xin Yongsheng's first thought after seeing Lu Yiming was: It's over, I'm going to be kicked out.
Although he was several years older than Lu Yiming, Xin Yongsheng was like a mouse meeting a cat when he stood in front of him, and his aura was completely suppressed.
Lu Yiming had no idea what Xin Yongsheng was thinking. He asked with a smile, "Are you Xin Yongsheng?"
“Yes… yes…”
Xin Yongsheng said with some stammering.
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I just think your paintings are interesting and I want to chat with you. That's all."
After hearing what Lu Yiming said, Xin Yongsheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sit down, sit wherever you want. What would you like to drink? Tea, coffee, or a drink? An iced Coke would be the most comfortable in this weather. Director Yang, could you please get us two bottles of iced Coke?"
Yang Li said, "I'll go right away."
Yang Li turned around and walked out. Lu Yiming looked at Xin Yongsheng and asked with a smile, "Why do you want to paint?"
This question caught Xin Yongsheng off guard.
His brain raced, trying to come up with an excuse, but in the end he couldn't come up with anything, so he just said matter-of-factly, "There's no reason, I just like it."
Lu Yiming did not comment on Xin Yongsheng's answer, and then asked: "What is your creative concept?"
"Creative concept..."
Xin Yongsheng had never learned painting systematically, so he didn't understand this at all. He racked his brains but couldn't figure out how to answer this question, so he had to ask carefully: "Does this question have anything to do with the competition?"
Lu Yiming sighed and said, "Of course it matters. What do you think the champion of a talent show relies on? Is it your real talent? Maybe it has a little influence, but what really determines the victory or defeat is your story."
Xin Yongsheng asked in confusion: "Isn't 'Millionaire Painters' about finding painters? Isn't it about who has better painting skills?"
Lu Yiming said: "Yes, but not completely. After all, whether a painting is good or not is often a very subjective thing, so as long as your story can influence the audience's subjective judgment, you can improve your chances of success."
"ah?"
Xin Yongsheng was stunned, feeling that all his three perspectives were impacted.
For the first time, he realized that this is how real society works.
Lu Yiming asked: "Do you want the one million?"
