Chapter 216 214. Become the Protagonist of a Small Program Director! Who Wants to See Wang Cheng Go to the Countryside?

Li Chi is just a small variety show director at Xiangnan Satellite TV. He is under the name of Xiangjiang Satellite TV. He works at Xiangnan Satellite TV all year round. He has almost no reputation in the industry and no one knows about it.

Because the programs he participated in were all small productions that were short-lived and had little ratings or popularity. In addition, he was just a behind-the-scenes staff member, so no one knew that he was normal. He had long been used to such salty behavior. fish life.

but……

When he received the notice that Wang Cheng would come to participate in the recording of his program tomorrow, Li Chi was a little confused.

A deputy director on the phone congratulated: "Lao Li, I finally got a chance for you this time! Although Wang Cheng has had a lot of negative news recently, he is definitely still the most popular. We hope that his program will receive more ratings this time." Is it not difficult to get a rating of two or above? Lao Zhang said that as long as there is Wang Cheng's program, the guaranteed ratings are four points, we just hope you can get above two."

Li Chi was still a little confused: "Director, Wang Cheng really wants to come to my show? Does the program team have enough funds to invite him? This year we only have more than two million yuan left in production fees!"

The deputy director said affirmatively: "Don't worry about the money. I will help you take care of it. All you need to do is record this program."

Li Chi was gradually surprised. He finally collaborated with a super celebrity. This was something he had never dared to think of before. This program has been on the air for two years, and it is the largest program he has ever collaborated with. The star artist of the brand is still a second-tier star from Shonan, and his popularity is very average. The ratings of that episode were only about 0.5, but that was already the peak.

However, he still said with some worry: "Director, should we move the broadcast time of our program?"

Midnight stall...

How did he achieve a ratings of more than two points?

It only airs at 10:30 in the evening and continues to air until 12 o'clock in the morning. How can others have time to watch TV during this time period?

The highest midnight ratings record for all TV stations across the country is only around 1 point. It was a variety show on Hunan Satellite TV a few years ago. It only soared a bit in one episode, and then quickly dropped to around 0.3, and then nothing. How long has it been since it was discontinued...

The normal midnight ratings are around 0.4 and 0.3, and even lower ratings are 0.2 and 0.1.

Neither the TV stations nor the investors have much hope for midnight programs. Such programs are only used to make up for the duration. The production just needs to be decent, and the ratings don’t look too bad!

Ratings above 2.0?

For more than ten years, no TV station has done this...

Let’s not talk about the golden age of television more than ten or twenty years ago, as it has no reference significance to the present.

The station manager said earnestly: "Lao Li, the competition in our station is so fierce, where do you think your broadcast time can be moved?"

Li Chi was silent.

Xiangnan Satellite TV is still the No. 1 brother of local commercial TV stations. Although Jiangsu and Zhejiang Satellite TV are chasing closely behind, the gap is very small, but it is still the No. 1 brother, with many programs under its banner and many programs in the planning.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for him to get a good time slot for a midnight show at 0:20.

Li Chi was silent for two seconds and complained: "But, station director. Our station's flagship program only has a little over a ratings rating during the weekend prime time!"

Station Director: "But, Lao Li, this time we invited Wang Cheng for you. Tomorrow's Idol will be broadcast live at 5pm, and the time slot is not as good as 10:30pm. Everyone can achieve the mythical ratings of more than 5pm! You can’t do both?”

At this time, Li Chi had nothing to say.

After all, the live broadcast time period at five o'clock in the afternoon is really hell, it is only a little better than the time period in the morning, and it is indeed not as good as the time period after ten o'clock in the evening.

After all, although it's embarrassing to go past ten o'clock in the evening, it's still evening time when everyone gets off work and school.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, everyone is in class or at work, so there is no time to watch TV!

People can achieve mythical ratings of more than 5pm when they start broadcasting at 5pm, but you can’t?

However, Li Chi always felt that something was wrong. After thinking about it, he said, "Then director, I want the midnight slot next weekend, is that okay?"

Country Life is broadcast at midnight on Wednesdays. There is really no one at this time, which is why this program has not been stopped yet, because no one really wants to compete during this time period.

It would definitely be better to have a midnight slot on weekends. With Wang Cheng's popularity, the ratings would definitely increase. He still didn't dare to think about it. If it could go beyond one point, it would not lose to the flagship program of Hunan Satellite TV. enough.

However, the station director refused: "Lao Li, it's too hasty now! It's difficult to adjust the time. If you want to adjust the time, it will be at least the weekend in half a month. Do you think you can wait?"

Of course not...

Li Chi shook his head: "By then, Wang Cheng will have passed the peak of his popularity."

He also knew that Wang Cheng had just left the Tomorrow Idol stage for about a week, and the popularity he had accumulated before was still in its explosive and peak period, but that might not be the case in another half month.

have no choice!

Li Chi: "Okay, station director, what other support does the station have?"

Director: "The support from the station is that you can use this issue of Wang Cheng to your heart's content, and there is no upper limit on funding! However, everything is done according to Wang Cheng's wishes, and we must not make him angry or dissatisfied. We also hope that I will continue to cooperate with him in the future..."

Li Chi was speechless: "So, I'm just a trailblazer?"

Director: "Don't think too much, work hard!"

After saying that, the station manager hung up the phone.

Li Chi looked at the phone and was still speechless for a while. He still felt a little like a dream. This was a treatment he had never dared to dream of before.

Super giant stars join in, and there is no upper limit on production funds...

Who would dare to think of such a good thing?

Buzz buzz...

Suddenly, the phone rang, and he woke up suddenly.

When he saw a string of unfamiliar numbers, Li Chi didn't dare to neglect them. After all, he was just a transparent little variety show director, and he had never dared to offend anyone.

I quickly connected the phone, and a capable female voice came from the other side: "Is this Mr. Li Chi, the director of Country Life at Xiangnan Satellite TV?"

Li Chi immediately replied: "Yes, yes, I am, who are you?"

The female voice opposite immediately said: "Hahaha, hello! Director Li, I am Wen Yixiao's agent Mo Jinhua, and I want to talk to you about cooperation!"

Wen Yixiao?

Li Chi's face was full of surprise again.

Wen Yixiao walked out of the stage of Hunan Satellite TV, and then shined on the stage of Tomorrow's Idol, becoming the most popular young super star second only to Wang Cheng. He is all too familiar with this.

The other party's agent personally called...

He guessed something musically and immediately said with a smile: "Oh, it's Sister Mo. Do you have anything to do with me?"

Mo Jinhua: "Yes, Director Li, our family Wen Yixiao wants to participate in your show, which is the episode recorded by Wang Cheng tomorrow. What do you think?"

Mo Jinhua went straight to the topic and named the episode that Wang Cheng was recording. She wanted to record with Wang Cheng so that the other party would not miss the recording time. That would be funny. When the time came, Wen Yixiao actually ran away in anger. Mo Jinhua may be kicked out by Yu Jinghong.

Li Chi smiled bitterly and said: "Sister Mo, we have already invited Wang Cheng. The production fee is a bit tight and we may not be able to afford a super celebrity like Wen Yixiao."

As a young director, Li Chi instinctively began to cry for poverty.

There are only more than 2 million production funds left this year, and three more programs will be produced in the future. Under normal circumstances, even if a big name wants to join, he cannot afford the announcement fee.

Mo Jinhua smiled and said: "Director Li, Wen Yixiao likes the format of your program very much and wants to experience it. Therefore, we can lower the advertising fee appropriately! How about eight million per issue? But I hope to announce it to the public. Fifteen million……"

Li Chi was stunned for a moment, and after thinking quickly, he said: "Sister Mo, I really hope to cooperate with Wen Yixiao. However, we can only give you a maximum of five million in advertising fees!"

Mo Jinhua was silent for two seconds, and then said: "Yes, Director Li, happy cooperation!"

Li Chi's face was filled with a smile of surprise: "Happy cooperation!"

hang up the phone.

Li Chi quickly lit a cigarette and smoked it to calm down.

Wang Cheng is here!

Wen Yixiao is here too!

These are the two most important pillars of tomorrow’s idols.

Is he trying to replicate the ratings miracle of Tomorrow’s Idol?

no……

Can't float.

Calm down a little.

Buzz buzz...

The phone in Li Chi's hand rang again. He picked it up and looked at it. It was still a series of unfamiliar numbers. He immediately answered the call: "Hello..."

A female voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, Director Li, I am Han Xiao's agent Li Jing! I want to talk to you about cooperation!"

A few minutes later.

Li Chi put down the phone and the smile on his face became even brighter.

Here comes Han Xiao, who has more than 40 million fans, and is also a top celebrity on Idol of Tomorrow!

However, he didn't wait for him to calm down.

The phone rang again, and this time the person on the other end was someone he knew: "Lao Li, I'm Peng Yuying, how about asking our Ziqi to go to your place to record a program tomorrow? It's the one recorded by Wang Cheng!"

"Notice fee? We are old acquaintances. You can pay the notice fee as you see fit. Ziqi also wants to have some fun and go to the countryside to relax. If there is no money, let's not talk about it."

Li Chi didn't dare to talk about money, and finally gave a price of 3 million for a single issue, which was lower than Wen Yixiao's 5 million and Han Xiao's 4 million. After all, the number of fans and fans were there. He couldn't just randomly give the price based on his mood. If he didn't do it well, he would offend others.

He couldn't afford to offend these people on the phone. Offending one of them might affect his future career.

"It seems that the legend that these people are pursuing Wang Cheng must be true!"

Li Chi whispered to himself.

Buzz buzz...

The phone rings again.

Li Chi's emotions had calmed down, and he quickly connected to the unfamiliar number: "Hello!"

"Hello, Director Li, I am An Keru's agent..."

"Oh, hello, hello!"

"It's like this, Director Li, our family Keru wants to relax recently. Your program was recorded in the countryside. It's very good. Do you think you can arrange for Keru to go to your place to record a program? Oh, it's best to go with Wang Cheng was recording together, and they also knew each other. They went to the countryside to experience life together so that they could have someone to take care of them..."

All right!

It was for Wang Cheng again.

It is rumored that An Keru is also interested in Wang Cheng.

Sure enough, the rumors were not groundless.

This is a veteran super star. His fans and background are not comparable to Han Xiao's. Moreover, the number of fans is almost 50 million, which makes him a near-super giant. He is not much worse than Wen Yixiao.

Therefore, after Li Chi talked about it, he gave a price of 4.5 million, which was a little lower than Wen Yixiao. After all, Wen Yixiao had more than 60 million fans...

After answering a few calls, Li Chi immediately reported the situation to the station director.

The director of the station said angrily: "Don't worry, the station will reimburse you for these announcement fees. Lao Li, you have so many big names joining us, so do your best!"

Li Chi still refused to give up and said: "Director, can the time be moved?"

Station Director: "Hello? What did you say, Lao Li? Make it louder. I can't hear you anymore. There's no signal? Okay, I'll hang up now. Can Lao Li hear you? Goodbye..."

Tuk-tuk-tuk...

Li Chi was speechless and accustomed to this unreliable station director. He gave up hope of adjusting the broadcast time and began to think about how to make good use of these big-name celebrities to produce a wonderful program tomorrow!

It seems that a ratings of 2.0 is not impossible!

When Zhang Huizhong learned the news, he called the director of the station speechlessly: "Director, I will invite all these people to my program next time!"

He really didn't expect that just to build a relationship with Wang Cheng, he asked Midnight Country Life to send an invitation to Wang Cheng, but Rubik's Cube Entertainment really agreed.

What he didn't expect was that it wasn't just Rubik's Cube Entertainment that agreed.

Big names like Wen Yixiao, Zhu Ziqi, Han Xiao, and An Keru quickly called and asked to join...

This is pie in the sky...

No, pie falling is not enough to describe it, it is like gold bricks falling from the sky.

The director said to Zhang Huizhong: "Director Zhang, I didn't expect them to come over on their own initiative. I'm not afraid of being affected by the conflict between Wang Cheng and Rubik's Cube Entertainment, nor are I afraid of the negative impact of Hongxing's advertising! If you want such a lineup next time, you have to Just work hard on your own..."

Zhang Huizhong just made a joke and said with a smile: "I don't know if Lao Li can handle it this time. With so many big names joining, if his ratings still don't improve, then maybe this will be the last episode, right?"

The station director said seriously: "It should be that Lao Li's ability is a bit average. If the ratings cannot meet the standard for so many big names, then he will have no choice but to change his position to shine..."

Zhang Huizhong hung up the phone, feeling a little envious of Li Chi.

He doesn't care about the negative impact of the cooperation between Wang Cheng and Hongxing, whether Hongxing goes bankrupt or not. He only cares about Wang Cheng's talent and strength. He is one of the few people in the circle who only looks at the essence of the facts.

No matter how much negative public opinion surrounds Wang Cheng, no matter whether Hongxing went bankrupt because of Wang Cheng...

None of this will affect Wang Cheng's own stage strength.

He knew that this was the reason why Rubik's Cube Entertainment dared to do such nonsense and overdraft Wang Cheng's popularity and business potential!

because……

Wang Cheng's strength is there, even though this wave of operations caused Wang Cheng's popularity and commercial value to plummet.

However, as long as Rubik's Cube Entertainment operates well and gives full play to Wang Cheng's absolute advantage on stage!

That popularity will come back quickly.

After all, Wang Cheng's stage prowess, in Zhang Huizhong's opinion, is really unique in China and is not inferior to the top European and American world-class superstars in the world. This is why many fans have been publicly dissed by Wang Cheng. , there is no reason to give up on Wang Cheng yet!

These fans who can't be driven away are Wang Cheng's most solid foundation.

"Oh, it's a pity that I still missed my peak period! Rubik's Cube Entertainment is doing great harm to people."

Zhang Huizhong shook his head and then posted a message on Weibo: "Welcome Wang Cheng to come to southern Hunan to record a show. I'll treat you when you come!"

In order to establish a good relationship with Wang Cheng and facilitate future cooperation, Zhang Huizhong really did not hesitate to do it at any cost and kept doing it himself.

But.

Wang Cheng still had no response.

At this time, the news on the Internet that Wang Cheng was about to record a variety show again was already causing a stir.

because.

This is different from the song and dance variety show that many fans are looking forward to!

village life……

What the hell?

What they want to see is Wang Cheng's live performance, Wang Cheng's powerful stage aura, Wang Cheng's ghostly mechanical dance, and what they want to see is Wang Cheng's incredibly beautiful original songs!

Who wants to see Wang Cheng go to the countryside to experience life?

Therefore, many fans of Wang Cheng, as well as passers-by, as well as the hype media, have already made a fuss.