Chapter 56: Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Gathering
After finishing the song in the evening, Han Zhou would go back to his apartment.
It’s not convenient to take a shower at the company, but you can’t go to the event without even taking a shower, right?
Zhang Jiuquan and Chen Xiaoyong, two bastards, made an appointment to meet at the bathhouse, but Han Zhou couldn't go.
Because if Han Zhou went to the bathhouse, it might be on the news.
Although there are not so many fans, at least there are fans following me.
This is Hengdian again, and no one can figure out which window the paparazzi is squatting behind.
The most hateful thing was that when Han Zhou came out of the shower, Chen Xiaoyong sent him a photo to show off how pretty the foot massage technician was.
Han Zhou silently made the reporting call.
Of course, Chen Xiaoyong went to a regular bathhouse and the police had no control over that.
But someone can take care of it.
The person Han Zhou reported was Chen Dayong.
Chen Dayong was filming a night scene, and Xiaoyong's arrogance disappeared after a call.
Zhang Jiuquan asked what happened.
Chen Xiaoyong: "To be with the emperor is like being with a tiger."
Then he sent a message to Han Zhou: "Brother, I was wrong. I'll ask you to come with me next time!"
Han Zhou: "No need, just give me cash."
After the red envelopes were sent out, Chen Xiaoyong always felt that something was not right.
A movie has been finished, but I haven't received my salary yet. Why should I pay out two hundred dollars first?
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In the morning, Han Zhou took the earliest bullet train to Shanghai.
The cinema where the roadshow was held was the Zijing Cinema on Jinling Road in downtown Shanghai.
After picking up Han Zhou, Tianle's people went not to the cinema first, but to the resting place prepared by the preparatory team.
Han Zhou had just gotten out of the car when a camera with the Shanghai TV logo came towards him.
The executive director also followed the camera: "Hello, Han Zhou, there is a letter for you."
The mission card extended from under the camera.
Han Zhou took the task card and opened it to read.
"Hello Han Zhou, I'm Tang Zhou. Because of my injury, I have to withdraw from the recording of "Real Challenge", so I would like to invite you to participate in the recording of this program. You..."
Han Zhou did not read out the rest of the words, but simply sealed the envelope: "Understood."
Previously, "Real Challenge" had a total of five guests and three episodes have been recorded.
As a result, Tang Zhou was injured, causing the program team to re-select a guest to replace him.
Fortunately, because it was New Year’s Day, this episode was postponed, otherwise the entire program team would have been furious.
This postponement due to New Year's Day actually has a huge impact on "Real Challenge".
In the third episode, the show’s highest ratings reached 1.6, which is already a very high rating.
But there was a one-week break from updating, and when it came back there was one less guest, so the ratings dropped by at least half.
In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, the ratings for this episode will be at most 0.8.
If we invite Han Zhou and An Lan now and do some publicity, we might be able to raise the ratings to above 1.
What is being filmed now is obviously what will be broadcast in the next episode.
However, the program team has another way to increase ratings.
"Here is your mission card."
Han Zhou took the task card doubtfully, a little dazed.
Han Zhou never expected that the production team of "Real Challenge" would be so courageous after suffering such a heavy blow.
You should know that they are already ranked among the top five variety shows on the market.
As long as we can find a way to maintain the ratings, there will be no problem in shooting three or four seasons.
And now, the program team is actually playing some tricks.
"Live broadcast?" Han Zhou was a little confused after reading the task card: "No way?"
The executive director behind the camera said: "We have tentatively planned to broadcast one episode live, but the format will be different from that of online anchors."
"We will broadcast the process of doing the task live, and finally edit the essence to become the content broadcast on TV."
"It's not live streaming all day, it's just live streaming every time when doing a task."
“This way, we can expand the material library.”
In fact, to put it bluntly, it is just to take advantage of the current popularity of live streaming.
In fact, this so-called live broadcast is equivalent to the content that was exclusively enjoyed by VIP users of the previous video platform.
It’s just that it’s being released directly during the live broadcast.
Therefore, when viewers watch the live broadcast, it is difficult for them to systematically understand what this variety show is all about, and in the end they still have to watch the edited version.
Because it is impossible for you to open six web pages and watch the live broadcasts of all the guests at the same time.
Anyone who can do this and see clearly must be a video supervisor in the Skynet monitoring hall of the traffic police department, and he must at least have a senior professional title.
Han Zhou keenly discovered that this attempt was a very good thing for him.
Han Zhou put away the task card and walked inside.
The camera also follows Han Zhou.
"That means the live broadcast will start tomorrow."
“But only the parts that will be used for editing will be broadcast live, and the rest will not be broadcast live.”
That's not bad.
"I see."
The executive director said off-screen: "In order to help you adapt to our program as quickly as possible, we have arranged a meeting between you and another guest today. As for the content of your conversation, we will not film it."
Han Zhou was a little curious about which of the remaining four main guests they had arranged to come.
There are four guests still on "Real Challenge".
Wang Mingyuan, 42 years old, best actor.
Luo Daming, 37 years old, TV King.
Lu Jin, 20 years old, is an idol who is good at dancing.
Rang Bing, 37 years old, is a first-line singer.
And the 27-year-old popular actor Tang Zhou, who is not sure whether he will return.
This configuration looks like a flop, but “Real Challenge” did not flop, it is actually very simple.
Because both Lu Jin and Tang Zhou have no idol baggage.
It’s true that Lu Jin is an idol, but the fact that he takes on variety shows alone instead of with a group speaks volumes.
Tang Zhou is a male actor who does not wear makeup when recording variety shows. This alone says it all.
With this configuration, it is no wonder that the previous program was so unremarkable, but it still managed to get a viewership rating of 1.4%. At the end of the last season, it had achieved a viewership rating of 3% and a market share of 4.8%.
The camera follows, and as long as the last shot is taken and the meeting is captured, it will end.
Han Zhou pushed open the door.
Inside the room, a harmless young man who looked shorter than Han Zhou was standing in front of the sofa, watching TV.
"It turned out to be Lu Jin."
Lu Jin turned around and saw Han Zhou. He was delighted: "So, you are the new guest?"
Executive Director: "Okay, turn off the camera, you guys can chat alone."
Han Zhou closed the door and then extended his hand: "Hello."
Lu Jin extended his hand: "I heard from the director that you told him some ideas, and he thought they made sense, so he asked me to come over and discuss with you in advance to prepare for the show."
Han Zhou smiled: "Just follow my instructions when the time comes."
Lu Jin: “???”
After deciding to participate in this program, Han Zhou looked at the information of all the main guests and chose Lu Jin.
This is a promising talent!
Of course, anyone who can make it to this level in the entertainment industry and become the main guest of a popular variety show is a promising talent.
The problem is that the movie emperor Wang Mingyuan, the TV emperor Luo Daming, and the first-line singer Rang Bing are not people that Han Zhou can shape.
Lu Jin: "Can you at least reveal something in advance so I can be prepared?"
Han Zhou nodded: "Okay."
"I can tell you the plan. When An Lan and I join the show, we will form a lineup of three old and three new."
“So it’s natural to divide them into two camps.”
"However, we need to create a variety of different combinations in a maximum of four episodes as soon as possible."
Lu Jin thought for a moment, "If individual characters are hard to sell, then we should just sell group characters, right?"
"So what combination will the two of us have?"
Han Zhou: "It's not about selling the character, but being forced into the group... Never mind, I won't go into details about this."
"Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick, this is the name our combination will be called."
When Lu Jin heard the name of this group, he instantly became alert. Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong were the smartest people in the Three Kingdoms period.
In other words, it’s a group known for its IQ?
Han Zhou: "I am Wolong, and you are Fengchu."
Lu Jin: "Why are you Wolong? Fengchu is so ugly."
Han Zhou sneered: "It's better to have some tricks... ahem, actually Fengchu... the main thing is that you are from Nanyang, Beihu Province, right? You and Fengchu Pangtong are from the same hometown."
"I am from Shudu, and the most famous place in Shudu is the Wuhou Temple."
“So this combination is not far-fetched, but meaningful.”
Lu Jin nodded: "That is to say, in the next few episodes, we have to establish various combination relationships. This way, the show can be more interesting."
"Then I understand. I'll go back and make preparations."
Han Zhou: You know nothing about bananas, sesame seeds, sticks and hammers. You are so smart.
"Yes, yes, that's it, let's go back." Han Zhou: "I'm going to the main venue."
At the main venue, preparations for the roadshow are now being made.
An Lan is there too.
It was obvious that Lu Jin came here today not only to chat with Han Zhou, but also to meet An Lan in advance.
But it seems that he just said a few simple words.
If Lu Jin really wants to make friends with An Lan or Han Zhou, he can help with the roadshow of "Hello Mr. Tree".
But, making friends is not that easy. Do you have to give first?
This is not realistic either.
Han Zhou just thought that Lu Jin had a good temper and personality and was suitable for making friends , but it was not certain that the relationship would work out.
There are various variety shows being performed every day, and everyone has a very good relationship on the show, but it’s not the same outside the show. Who can open up to anyone they meet?
After Lu Jin left, his agent and assistant also came out. The three of them talked for a few words, and Lu Jin's manager even came forward and exchanged a few words with Han Zhou.
Then they left together.
Han Zhou watched Lu Jin leave and took a deep breath: "I hope my bet was right."
Han Zhou's company now has only three people, and no artist.
Therefore, this kind of opportunity can train new people, but it can only give the opportunity away for nothing.
But, if he could make Lu Jin famous, given his personality, he wouldn't be an ungrateful person.
It can be considered an investment in your network.
Han Zhou turned around and straightened his clothes.
Then he saw An Lan in the hall, looking at him with a smile on her face.
Wang Xiya was discussing the roadshow with several middle-level managers of Tianle.
Seeing Han Zhou coming over, Wang Xiya stepped forward with a smile and said, "Han Zhou, you should find an assistant. Your schedule is always too casual."
Han Zhou nodded: "I'll find one when I get a chance."
Wang Xiya: "By the way, I noticed that after watching the movie yesterday, your fans were fooling people who hadn't seen the movie online, saying that it was a comedy and that maybe they could use it to increase the box office."
Han Zhou looked at Wang Xiya seriously: "Fans can only be used once. After using them once, they become passers-by."
Wang Xiya looked at Han Zhou and thought for a while: "Then there is no need to pursue the box office of "Hello Mr. Tree". Let's build up the reputation and win the awards first."
Han Zhou nodded: "How can someone gain fans right after entering the industry? Chen Feng has been in this industry for 20 years and has never gained fans once. Neither has Liu Yiling."
"Are you planning on doing something like the idol show on Tianle?"
Wang Xiya nodded: "I am a little crazy. I have been thinking about this matter a lot recently."
Han Zhou pinched his chin and said, "If you have this idea, I also want to make a group, and then throw it to Tianle to practice with your people."
Wang Xiya raised her eyebrows: " Aren't you afraid that if your people stay in Tianle for too long, they will be pried away by us?"
"If you can pry it away, then do it." Han Zhou:
"I lack money, they lack opportunities to become famous, and you lack top stars. It's a win-win for all three."
Wang Xiya patted Han Zhou's chest on his down jacket and said, "Let's talk about it later."
"I bought you a set of clothes, go try it on to see if it fits you."
"I'm going to take care of the roadshow first."
After Wang Xiya left, Han Zhou walked towards An Lan: "Oh, Goddess An is so beautiful today!"
An Lan smiled and said, "Han Zhou, I'm going to sing "Childhood" for the first time. What are you going to sing?"
Han Zhou: "Under the Sea."
