Chapter 242 240. I Don’t Want to Be a Director, I Just Need the Director to Listen to Me!

Central Plains TV’s funding for the Cultural Central Plains program team this time is also very sufficient...

After all, the announcement fee for Wang Cheng alone is as high as 50 million, and with the other four people, the announcement fee for this issue is as high as more than 70 million!

The cost of program production itself has also increased a lot compared to before, reaching 10 million.

Such production expenses are of course nothing compared to other big-production ace variety shows.

However, for the cultural center, the production cost is definitely very high.

After all, their previous production budget for each issue was only about 2 million. Occasionally it went over budget, and it could only reach 3 million at most. No more. If one issue went over budget, the next issue might only have 100. million budget.

This shows the status of Wenhua Zhongyuan in Zhongyuan Satellite TV!

The production budget of 10 million this time is the result of Liu Jie's hard work.

Including more than 70 million yuan in advertising fees, the total production cost of this issue of Culture Zhongyuan is as high as more than 80 million yuan, nearly 90 million yuan!

Such a single-issue production cost has definitely created the highest single-issue record for any domestic variety show in the history.

Everyone in the program team knows these numbers, so everyone’s heart is heavy...

They all know that everyone inside and outside the circle is staring at them at this time, wanting to see what kind of program effect they can produce after spending so much money...

After all, if Wenhua Zhongyuan fails to create good ratings figures with record-breaking production funds and the joining of Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao, who are constantly setting records, then everyone in their entire program team may If you take the blame, you will never get ahead again.

The program team is even in danger of disbanding.

Therefore, everyone in the entire program team is very busy and serious.

Program director Xiao Qiang and deputy director Yu Wenqiao have been discussing the recording of this program for the past two days.

At around 7 o'clock in the morning, they arrived at the program site together.

Looking at the antique show stage decorated...

This was the result of the two people's discussion until midnight last night.

Xiao Qiang had dark circles under his eyes, looked at the busy program staff, and sighed: "We are still not bold enough! We can only continue to maintain the previous program format..."

Yu Wenqiao also looked tired and said softly: "We have already contacted the scenic spot. After we finish recording on the stage, we can go to the scenic spot to record a live commentary. This program is considered complete!"

The inherent model before Wenhua Zhongyuan was to combine the program site with the scenic spot. The outdoor shooting team shot in the scenic spot, the screen was connected to the scene, and the on-site celebrity guests or cultural celebrity guests introduced interesting stories of the scenic spot, interspersed with some other Similar to the explanation of ancient stories...

This is a teachable cultural program.

Therefore, many people saw the promotion of China Central Television and went to watch the video, but they all found it boring and couldn't stand it.

because.

For ordinary people, it is indeed boring, not entertaining or enjoyable, and is almost the same as a documentary.

If you want to see the scenery of scenic spots, there are a lot of them on major short video platforms now, and there is not so much nonsense...

If you want to read the story, you can find it yourself, and you don’t have to listen to nonsense and private information...

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao originally wanted to discuss their own ideas with Wang Cheng and others, and then discuss together how to innovate this program.

However, Wang Cheng didn't talk about work with them at all, and Wen Yixiao and the others followed Wang Cheng's advice. Wang Cheng didn't talk about work, and they didn't talk about work either.

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao are not big-name directors, so they dare not forcefully ask Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao for anything, so they can only go along with them.

Since Wang Cheng and the others are not willing to talk...

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao didn't dare to try anything boldly. They could only do it step by step, not seeking merit, but seeking no faults. That was enough.

Deputy director Liu Jie also came to the program team, looked at the layout, found Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao, frowned and asked: "Is it still the original one?"

Liu Jie had heard the report results of the two people yesterday, but seeing this familiar scene, he still asked reluctantly.

He is not optimistic about this kind of program format at all, because it has never been successful before...

Xiao Qiang smiled bitterly and nodded: "Director Liu, we tried our best!"

Liu Jie frowned even more. Thinking of the news he had just seen, Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao went out for a morning jog in the morning, but they were blocked by media reporters. He immediately asked: "Have you asked Wang Cheng and the others? ?”

Xiao Qiang shook his head: "No...it's not Wang Cheng's working time yet!"

Thinking of Wang Cheng's rule of not talking about work during off hours, Liu Jie had a headache.

He really regretted his impulse this time, spending so much money to invite Wang Cheng to do the show, but in the end he invited an uncle...

You can't hit, scold, talk, ask...

If he could turn back time, Liu Jie would never risk his career by asking Wang Cheng to do the show against everyone else's opinions at the meeting.

Yu Wenqiao looked at the time and whispered: "Wang Cheng should be here soon. The assistant over there just called and said that Wang Cheng and the others have arrived from the hotel by car."

Liu Jie looked at the time. It was almost nine o'clock. It was indeed almost Wang Cheng's work time.

This working time is even more punctual than that of a civil servant who has worked for more than 20 years.

only……

Why are Wen Yixiao, Han Xiao, Zhu Ziqi, and An Keru the same?

Isn't An Keru always known for his professionalism?

Liu Jie just feels that the current entertainment industry is no longer the one he is familiar with.

These celebrities and artists are all so big...

He, the deputy director of the TV station, was a person that no one in the industry dared to offend in the past. One word could determine the career life or death of many celebrities.

However, now, Wang Cheng, Wen Yixiao, Han Xiao, An Keru, and Zhu Ziqi did not give him, the powerful deputy director, any face.

Liu Jie kept these names in mind - if he could still secure his position after this failure, he would never cooperate with these people again in the future.

While several people were talking, there was a commotion outside.

Then, several people looked over and saw Wang Cheng walking in first, followed closely by Wen Yixiao, Zhu Ziqi, Han Xiao and An Keru.

Everyone on the program team stopped what they were doing and looked at Wang Cheng and the others curiously, wanting to see up close whether Wang Cheng and Wen Yixiao looked as good-looking as they did on the TV screen.

"Wang Cheng is so handsome in real life. There are no special effects at all in the video! His appearance and temperament are so perfect, right? His skin seems to be glowing."

"Wen Yixiao is so beautiful, like a fairy! Zhu Ziqi's long legs are simply shocking. Han Xiao's appearance is not bad, her figure is better, but her temperament is a bit lost. It's a pity for An Keru, she is a little older, although she maintains She looks as good as them, but she still doesn’t have the youthfulness..."

A staff member quickly commented on several people, which was recognized by the people around him.

Although the program group they work in is just a little-known group, they can often watch some big-name stars on Henan Satellite TV.

The big-name celebrities they have seen in real life are at least one level worse than what they see on TV and videos.

Because special effects are added to TV and videos, and the on-site lighting and makeup artists, as well as post-production blessings, can greatly improve a person's appearance level.

Therefore, many celebrities and entertainers who look amazing on TV and videos will disappoint fans who have high expectations when they appear in reality.

This is also the reason why many celebrities and artists rarely participate in offline activities. Even if they do appear, both men and women wear heavy makeup, and may even be accompanied by lighting technicians...

For example, Wang Cheng, Wen Yixiao, An Keru, Han Xiao, and Zhu Ziqi are celebrities and entertainers who are no less impressive in reality than on TV, and even more impactful. This is the first time they have seen them.

One prop master marveled: "They are all underestimated! If they hype them up, their popularity might be even higher."

Another girl said helplessly: "Why is Wang Cheng so hyped? The popularity of a person who hasn't sent a message for several months is of course underestimated! Wen Yixiao and the others are also learning from Wang Cheng. I can only say that they are all the same Humanoid..."

Pairs of eyes looked at Wang Cheng and the others with curiosity and amazement, talking in low voices.

Xiao Qiang, Yu Wenqiao, and Liu Jie immediately put down their sad faces, walked over with smiles on their faces, and shook hands with Wang Cheng and others one by one.

As a director, Xiao Qiang quickly asked Wang Cheng: "Wang Cheng, what do you think of our place? What are your thoughts on the recording of the program?"

It's working time now...

We can always talk about work, right?

However, Wang Cheng looked around, frowned slightly, and then said calmly without concealing his disappointment: "First of all, please introduce the format of your program and today's recording process in detail..."

Xiao Qiang, Yu Wenqiao, and Liu Jie were all stunned, and the faces of the people around them were also full of astonishment!

Even Wen Yixiao, Han Xiao, Zhu Ziqi, and An Keru glanced at Wang Cheng in surprise...

You’ve all come to record the program, but you still don’t understand the core format of this program?

The four of them knew a lot about each other last night!

Xiao Qiang, Yu Wenqiao, and Liu Jie looked at each other with heavy hearts - the situation was worse than they imagined...

Assistant director Yu Wenqiao asked tentatively: "Wang Cheng, didn't you understand our program yesterday?"

Wang Cheng glanced at a few people and didn't care about their expressions. He said truthfully: "I just watched it for a while and it's time to get off work. I didn't watch too much! Tell me about it..."

After listening to this, several people felt unhappy in their hearts!

You are in the hotel, but you still abide by the commuting time?

It's past get off work time and you don't even take a look at the program information?

Are you going too far?

Even Wen Yixiao and others were a little speechless, but they also recognized - this is Wang Cheng!

Yu Wenqiao looked at Xiao Qiang and Liu Jie. Liu Jie nodded to him and asked him to talk.

Yu Wenqiao calmed down and explained, and finally said: "Today you are recording live, explain the story in detail according to the details we gave you, and then go around the scenic spot to attract everyone to understand our traditional culture. That’s it…”

After hearing this, Wang Cheng frowned and glanced at Yu Wenqiao, which made Yu Wenqiao feel tremendous pressure. He shut up and was speechless for a moment, as if he had made a big mistake.

Wang Cheng glanced at directors Xiao Qiang and Liu Jie again, and the two of them instantly became nervous, as if they had made some mistake and did not dare to face Wang Cheng's eyes...

Wang Cheng's aura at this time suppressed them all in an instant, and his tone was still calm as he said: "You didn't tell the story carefully!"

Several people were stunned after hearing this...

Not telling the story carefully?

What's the meaning?

Wang Cheng glanced at Liu Jie and knew that Liu Jie was the biggest here and could make the decision, so he asked directly: "What is your original intention in doing this show? Is it just to perfunctory policies, or do you really want to promote the inheritance of Chinese culture?"

Liu Jie was stunned for a moment and immediately replied instinctively: "Of course I want to promote the inheritance of Chinese culture..."

Xiao Qiang also quickly said: "Of course we want to promote Chinese culture!"

Wang Cheng shook his head: "Then you did a terrible job!"

Several people were speechless and fell silent.

For a moment, I couldn't find any words to refute.

because.

They really didn't do a very good job.

Wenhua Zhongyuan's programs have been online for so long. Whether it is broadcast on TV or online, it can be said that it is abysmal, with almost no audience.

As a director, Xiao Qiang said in a low voice with slight dissatisfaction: "What should we do? Cultural, scientific and educational programs can only do this...the natural audience is very small!"

Yu Wenqiao and Liu Jie also nodded after hearing this!

After hearing this, Wen Yixiao and others nodded in agreement with Xiao Qiang's statement.

If it weren't for Wang Cheng, it would have been impossible for the four of them to participate in a local station's unknown and teachable program. Unless CCTV's cultural and educational program team came forward, they would be able to sell their favors and go to CCTV.

Local stations cannot invite big names to their cultural and educational programs, and even Hunan Satellite TV’s cultural and educational programs cannot invite big names!

because……

Everyone knows that cultural and educational variety shows have no audience base, and the advertising fees paid are still very low.

It doesn’t make money, and no one is watching it.

Especially those that promote traditional Chinese culture are extremely monotonous and boring.

How can contemporary young people who are accustomed to the fast pace have the patience to continue watching?

Wang Cheng said calmly: "When I work, I either don't do it, or I have to do my best!"

"Since you can't do it well, then just listen to me!"

Forehead……

Xiao Qiang instantly raised his head to look at Wang Cheng, his eyes flashing, and he felt very uncomfortable in his heart, and he also felt that it was true - Wang Cheng really wanted to take away his power!

As for Yu Wenqiao, Liu Jie and others also looked at Wang Cheng at the same time.

Liu Jie immediately asked: "Wang Cheng, what do you want to do?"

Wang Cheng put his hands behind his back, looked left and right, glanced around, and said in a calm tone without being angry: "I just want to do my job well!"

Xiao Qiang whispered: "Your job is to record the program according to the arrangement of the program team!"

Wang Cheng nodded: "Yes... but the arrangements of your program team are too poor! So, you have to listen to my arrangements for recording!"

So direct?

Xiao Qiang looked at Wang Cheng dissatisfied: "You want to be a director? Can you?"

Wang Cheng shook his head: "I don't want to be a director, I just need the director to listen to me."

Xiao Qiang was speechless - didn't this mean the same thing?

Liu Jie held down Xiao Qiang who still wanted to speak, looked at Wang Cheng and said, "Wang Cheng, if everyone listens to you, can you guarantee the ratings of the show?"

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao both looked at Wang Cheng with complicated expressions. They hoped that Wang Cheng could increase the ratings, but they also didn't want to become a puppet and lose the right to direct!

However, Wang Cheng said calmly: "I won't guarantee anything. I just do my best to do my job as well as possible. The ratings are what you need to worry about! Answer me quickly, we don't have much time. If You stick to your plan, and I can reluctantly cooperate. After all, this is my job, but this will make me very unhappy because it is too bad..."

The scene fell silent.

Wen Yixiao, Zhu Ziqi, An Keru, and Han Xiao naturally moved their steps and stood behind Wang Cheng to express their support for Wang Cheng.

However, none of them spoke.

Because, they know that it is best not to interfere in the power struggle of the program team!

Wang Cheng's behavior at this time is already extremely arrogant and is taboo within the circle, and may be ostracized by the entire circle.

Xiao Qiang, Yu Wenqiao and others felt uncomfortable after hearing Wang Cheng's words, but they did not say anything. They did not want to conflict with Wang Cheng. Instead, they all looked at Liu Jie. They knew that the decision was in Liu Jie's hands. …

Liu Jie's expression changed as he thought about it. After a full minute, he looked up at Wang Cheng and said in a low voice: "Wang Cheng, what do you want?"

The two program directors, Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao, both shook their bodies slightly at the same time. They felt a little relaxed and a little decadent.

They were relaxed because the pressure and responsibilities on them were much less, and decadent because they lost the leadership of the program team, which hit them hard.

None of them expected it.

Liu Jie actually didn't believe them, but believed in Wang Cheng...

Let Wang Cheng lead the recording of the program team!

Will he?

Does he understand?

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao both looked at Wang Cheng with expectation in their eyes, expecting that Wang Cheng would make a mistake or even make a fool of himself, and they could come out to clean up the mess and show their strength...

Wen Yixiao, An Keru, Zhu Ziqi, and Han Xiao also looked at Wang Cheng quietly, with trust and curiosity in their eyes.

They have absolute trust in Wang Cheng and believe that Wang Cheng can do anything well.

However, they didn't know what Wang Cheng had to do to record this cultural and educational program...

Wang Cheng glanced at Liu Jie, nodded in appreciation of his choice, and said thoughtfully: "Since we are telling stories, we must tell them well! To tell a story well, we must make it sound good or good. It looks good, it sounds good and it looks good!”

Everyone felt enigmatic when listening to Wang Cheng's words. Only the two directors, Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao, knew that what Wang Cheng said was true, but it was also nonsense.

Because they also know this truth, but it is difficult to do it, at least neither of them can do it.

Wang Cheng continued: "This stage is not good, let's find another one..."

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao were immediately unhappy.

They spent hundreds of thousands, day and night setting up this stage, and you don’t want it with just one word?

Xiao Qiang: "Wang Cheng, this is the result of everyone's hard work..."

Wang Cheng didn't look at Xiao Qiang, he just glanced at the stage and said calmly: "It doesn't mean you have worked hard. If you work hard, it means you are right."

Xiao Qiang still wanted to speak, but Liu Jie waved his hand to stop him. Since he chose to support Wang Cheng, he would support him to the end.

Xiao Qiang and Yu Wenqiao's plan was obviously a failed approach before. He couldn't see the possibility of success, so he simply tried Wang Cheng's idea. There was still a possibility of success!

Liu Jie immediately asked: "What stage do you want?"

Wang Cheng turned to look at Liu Jie: "Go rent an aquarium!"

Aquarium?

Everyone was stunned, with astonishment on their faces.

This answer...

None of them expected it.