Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 330 Taiwan Phenomenon Variety Show, Zhao Min and the Mismatched Zhou Zhiruo

"Be What You Wanna Be"

Cry on My Shoulder

These two songs were not particularly famous in the United States and the United Kingdom.

But that doesn't mean it's not a classic.

According to Tang Wen, the main reason they did not become popular in North America was that the internet was not very developed when they were published.

The singer behind it has little influence in North America.

The company also lacks advertising channels in North America.

Both songs are very popular in Europe and Asia.

The previous hit song, after being introduced to China, was treated as a "golden song" for learning English.

The following song reached the top three on the singles charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and entered the Top 10 in Belgium and other European countries.

It became the most requested song of the year on major music radio stations.

Tang Wen created the work with the intention of taking the opportunity to open up the European market.

When it spread to China, it became known as an "English healing anthem".

Later, on a certain cloud streaming platform, there were more than 10 comments.

Given Tang Wen's current fame, these two songs will likely perform well in North America.

After some discussion, Tang Wen and Warner decided to release both songs together.

To build hype for the upcoming new album.

After finalizing the release plan, he returned to Galaxy Entertainment.

Alyssa Chia is catching up on sleep in the lounge.

She was dragged out of bed, her manner incredibly seductive.

She nestled softly in his arms, like a vixen trying to suck his marrow.

"Your Majesty is so cruel. They've been here for three days and we haven't even seen a trace of them. In the end, they offered themselves as a concubine, and they're still just an extra."

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes sparkled, and her coquettish tone could steal a person's soul.

Tang Wen couldn't help himself and slapped her.

If I weren't still thinking about the important matter at hand, I would have executed this demon on the spot once again.

Tang Wen picked up his laptop and showed her the "variety show" plan.

"So, it's a variety show full of Taiwanese characteristics?"

She sat in Tang Wen's lap, quietly avoiding the hard hilt of the knife, trying her best to focus her attention on the computer in front of her.

"Yes, host, you can ask Cai Kangyong."

"You know him?"

"I've read his essays," Tang Wen said casually.

The program proposal given to Alyssa Chia later became the famous "Kangxi Lai Le".

Tang Wen doesn't really like this style of program.

However, the show itself is so popular that it would be very suitable to give it to Alyssa Chia's company to develop into a long-term project.

"Where's the female host? I'll take over?" She started hosting shows with Show Lo and Odie in 99.

"Do you think it fits?"

“Hmm,” Jia Jingwen shook her head after reviewing the entire proposal again, moving the mouse around: “Cai Kangyong has a steady style, and I’m not a very boisterous person. We need to pair him with a quirky female host.”

Tang Wen has already made this clear.

"There are quite a few hosts in Taiwan with this style, aren't there?"

"The market is too small, and many people make a living by sensationalism."

"For the first year, we invited Wang Weizhong from Venus Entertainment to be the producer. You can learn from him." This person was the original producer of "Kangxi Lai Le".

Alyssa Chia nodded, then hesitated, "But this godfather of variety shows is very hard to invite."

“The female host let him choose, she can use his people, pay him more money, and at the same time pay him to make him famous, so that the newspapers in Taiwan know that you paid an exorbitant price to hire him.”

"Okay!" Jia Jingwen gave Tang Wen a big kiss on the cheek.

They give him face, give him money, and still use his people.

Wang Weizhong had no reason to refuse.

"I'll invest the funds."

Jia Jingwen's eyes sparkled. She swung her legs a couple of times and hugged Tang Wen's arm tightly: "It doesn't need to cost too much. Artists from Taiwan don't charge high fees."

In 2003, the variety show market in Taiwan was already showing signs of weakness.

The main reason is that television stations have developed too quickly!
Taiwan has a population of over 2300 million.

Five terrestrial television stations, roughly ten or so channels.

Local satellite and cable channels, with over one hundred channels!

This doesn't even include out-of-town TV stations like Phoenix TV.

So many channels are vying for 2300 million viewers.

The involution is just as intense as that of factories in mainland China 20 years from now.

Later, CTiTV, which broadcast "Kangxi Lai Le", saw its advertising revenue shrink drastically due to fierce competition, dropping from over 3 NTD for 10 seconds to 2 NTD.

When the original "Kangxi Lai Le" show was first produced, the cost was extremely low.

It is said to cost only 20 RMB.

Even the two hosts complained that it was too rudimentary.

Now, Tang Wen is producing "Kangxi Lai Le" and is asking Wang Weizhong to join him.

The cost will inevitably increase significantly.

And because they want to devour "Marvel".

Tang Wen's funds cannot be touched lightly.

He asked Lin Chih-ling if there had been any recent deposits into her personal account.

US dollars are preferred.

Sister Lin checked and sent the details to his email.

Warner sent me a dividend.

The bulk of the revenue comes from English EPs.

Tang Wen, as a singer, songwriter, and lyricist, can receive three payments.

With the huge success of "Baby" and "Natural," the radio broadcast fees, copyright licensing fees, and other expenses, the total came to $420 million.

"I'll give you a $300 million investment."

$300 million, converted to NT$, is roughly NT$1 million at the current exchange rate.

"So much? We can't use it all, it's too much!" Jia Jingwen waved her hand in refusal, but was secretly delighted: "Aren't you afraid I'll lose money?"

Tang Wen caught the snow-white rabbit in his hand.

A faint blush appeared on Alyssa Chia's jade-like cheeks, extending down to her fair neck.

Fingers twitching.

The beauty's eyes were dreamy, and Tang Wen replied with a smile, "If you've lost everything, come be my personal secretary."

Once Jia Jingwen came to her senses, she spat and said, "What kind of personal secretary is this? I think she's more like a bedroom secretary!"

Tang Wen was displeased: "How can you slander my innocence out of thin air? What do you mean, 'in bed,' 'in water,' 'in a car,' 'in the wild'...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Consort Jia, who was both amused and annoyed, silenced him with a kiss.

Even though the beauty took the initiative, Tang Wen remained in no hurry.

Open another document on your computer; it contains a story outline.

Consort Jia stared for a long time, her beautiful eyes narrowing involuntarily, her neck tilting back slightly, as if she couldn't accept it.

"Did you write this?"

The screen displayed what were some kinds of anime adaptations and films, along with some rather bizarre names: "Guava School," "Weaponry Station," and "Force Tribunal"...

Is this really something written by Tang Wen, a novelist renowned both at home and abroad?
Tang Wen remained calm: "This is just an experiment. You'll have to find the specific screenwriter in Taiwan."

He then named two people.

It was in the original timeline that the screenwriter of this TV series, "KO One," was.

Jia Jingwen remained skeptical: "This...can it really work?"

"Of course, no problem, young people will like it."

“Then,” Jia Jingwen’s eyes darted around, revealing a slyness reminiscent of Zhao Min, “how about I put your name on the list of head screenwriters?”

"How dare you!"

"I knew it." Jia Jingwen rolled her eyes at him, but still decided to give this project a try.

Regardless, they received an investment of 100 million New Taiwan Dollars.

She was overjoyed to have secured another creative project for a variety show and a TV series. This level of support, in the form of real money, was something even a devoted daughter-in-law wouldn't do.

She couldn't help but hug Tang Wen tighter, their bodies pressing even closer together.

Upon catching a glimpse of this scene, Lin Chih-ling, who was working, pouted and tapped her high heels on the floor, making a noise.

This disrupted the pleasant atmosphere between the two.

Women understand women so well.

Alyssa Chia curled her lips into a smile, unleashing her award-winning acting skills, instantly transforming into Zhao Min: "Brother Wuji, your sister Zhiruo is jealous of us. Are you staying to marry her today, or are you coming with me?"

Jia Jingwen transforms into the charming and adorable "Zhao Min," the object of Tang Wen's fantasies in his past life. Even Tang Wen can't help but be somewhat lost in thought.

"Zhao Min" is in my arms.

I guess I've fulfilled my childhood dream, right?
wrong.

In my dreams, I used to imagine kicking Zhang Wuji away and then having a entourage of women on either side of me.

Tang Wen did not reply.

Alyssa Chia continued to tease Lin Chih-ling: "Sister Zhi-ruo, Master Zhou, stop what you're doing! Turn around and look at your fiancé!"

"Mu ah"

Lin Chih-ling turned around, and Alyssa Chia kissed her as a gesture of respect.

"Did you bring any clothes?" Director Tang wanted to fulfill his dream.

Speaking of which, Lin Chih-ling looks equally beautiful in period costumes.

"Did not bring!"

Zhao Min said to him.

"What a pity! I wonder if it's too late to order a custom one."

Jia Jingwen laughed in anger and forcefully covered his mouth.

Evening, at the Beverly Hills villa.

After eating, Tang Wen went to take a shower.

The sensible "Zhao Min" took out two sets of ancient costumes from her luggage.

Xuanxuan, who had enjoyed several days of Michelin-starred meals and consumed tens of thousands of US dollars worth of fine wines by herself, breathed a sigh of relief: It seems tonight is the perfect time!
She glanced towards the second floor: Director Tang is so handsome, he shouldn't be too perverted, right?

She has a professional spirit, even when she's out in the game.

I signed a TV series contract with Alyssa Chia and came to the United States. I spent a lot of money on food, drinks and entertainment.

It's time to give something in return.

Unexpectedly, Jia Jingwen's words stunned her: "Xuanxuan, you should get some rest tonight."

"Huh?" Xuanxuan, who had spent so much time preparing herself, didn't understand.

"Myself?"

Alyssa Chia smiled, picked up a white dress, tossed it to Lin Chih-ling, and casually joked with Hsuan-hsuan, "What? You're smitten after seeing her in person?"

Xuanxuan said, half-jokingly, "Director Tang is so handsome! In Hong Kong, he would definitely be the most handsome man, even more handsome than Louis Koo when he was 20!"

Louis Koo, in his early twenties, filmed "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

His good looks speak for themselves; even 20 years later, he still topped the Hupu (a popular Chinese sports forum) male god rankings.

Jia Jingwen insisted that Xuanxuan rest for a day.

The latter was exhausted: What, is it so hard these days to offer yourself up after receiving a bribe?

It was too early, and Xuanxuan was feeling down, so she couldn't sleep.

They went swimming in the villa's pool.

Lin Chih-ling picked up the clothes and discovered they were a white period costume. She glared at Chia Ching-wen and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Zhou Zhiruo's white wedding dress."

"You can wear it if you want."

"Hehe, either you put it on now, or we'll help you put it on when he comes out."

Sister Lin had no choice but to grab her clothes and go into the bedroom.

Jia Jingwen smiled smugly, returned to Tang Wen's room, and changed into Zhao Min's classic hairstyle and clothing from "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

When Tang Wen came out of the bathroom wearing a scarf, he saw her and paused for two seconds.

Didn't you say you didn't bring any clothes?

A plain white ancient costume with red embroidery.

She looked up at him with a charming and innocent expression.

Alyssa Chia possesses both a heroic spirit and a charming innocence in her bone structure, and her red and white outfit is strikingly beautiful!

"Brother Wuji, what are you looking at? Where is your sister Zhiruo?"

Is there still a scene featuring Zhou Zhiruo?
Tang Wen remembered Xuanxuan, whom she had brought with her.

Like most people born in the 80s and 90s, his deepest impression of Xuanxuan comes from Wu Yanfang in "A Step into the Past," a character who dares to love and hate and has a straightforward personality.

"Zhou Zhiruo is Xuan..." she began, but didn't finish her sentence.

Lin Zhiling pushed open the door and entered, raising her snow-white chin aggressively: "Princess Zhao, why are you in my room so late at night instead of going back to your Prince's Mansion?"

Tang Wen's eyes lit up. The usually gentle Sister Lin, dressed in a white gauze dress, had a unique and imposing presence.

"What do you mean, 'your house'? This is Icefire Island. I should be asking Sect Leader Zhou, why aren't you staying on Mount Emei? What are you doing here in my house?"

Relying on her knowledge of the plot, Alyssa Chia retorted without hesitation.

Lin Zhiling snorted, walked straight over, grabbed Tang Wen's arm, and continued to overshadow Jia Jingwen's looks.

"Brother Wuji, look at her!"

"What are you looking at me for? Do you think I'm prettier than you?"

The aroma of tea wafted from the two women's mouths.

Tang Wen put his arm around one of them and followed suit, saying, "Minmei, Zhiruo, I was bitten by a poisonous snake in the bathroom just now! I'm poisoned."

After saying that, he led the two women to the bedside and plopped down on the bed.

The two women lowered their heads simultaneously.

Upon seeing the symptoms of poisoning, they all spat in disgust.

The bath towel slipped off after being rubbed.

Tang Wuji's voice was weak: "This poison is too potent, I'm afraid I'm not going to make it."

Jia Zhaomin blushed and glared at him. Was the ferocious poison?

I think it's the kidneys!
"Brother Wuji, go with peace of mind. I will take good care of our child."

Tang Wuji was dissatisfied, but the play had come to this point, so he could only continue acting: "What? You're carrying my child? Then I must live. Minmei, give me the antidote."

He swung his legs.

"You're not even going to pretend anymore, are you!" Jia Jingwen punched his shoulder with her fist.

Lin Chih-ling was laughing hysterically beside her.

Jia Jingwen immediately turned her guns on him: "Brother Wuji is poisoned, how can you still laugh!"

Lin Zhiling didn't waste any words, and leaned down, saying, "My husband, you don't need to beg her, I will detoxify you..."

Before she could finish speaking, she exclaimed in surprise.

But the vicious Zhao Min held him down...

early morning.

Next room.

Tang Wen woke up on the soft, dry bed.

Looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, he felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

Following the scene in "A Chinese Ghost Story" where Zu Xian takes off her clothes, Zhao Min's dream has also been fulfilled.

[Dream Completion Rate: 2]

Moreover, it also included a misprinted version of Zhiruo.

It tastes really good.

I wonder if there's any chance of getting Yuanyuan and Jingwen together...

He gently removed the pale arm, quietly got out of bed, and dressed and washed up.

Today, Warner will release two of his new songs.

He needs to cooperate with the publicity.

In addition, it's time to prepare to shoot the music video for the new album.

Good morning, Mr. Tang.

Xuanxuan, who thought Tang Wen wouldn't get up, was enjoying her meal when she saw him suddenly appear, and she panicked.

No wonder she ate so heartily; she's truly a master of Cantonese cuisine and dim sum in the villa, making dishes that are far superior to those in Hong Kong teahouses.

"Sit down. Don't be shy, make yourself at home."

Xuanxuan sat down again, looking rather reserved.

"I'm sorry I don't have time to entertain you."

"Oh, not at all, it was my fault for disturbing you."

After a few awkward words, seeing Tang Wen's amiable attitude, Xuanxuan relaxed again and secretly glanced at him.

Tang Wen's complexion was rosy, without dark circles under his eyes, and he showed no signs of fatigue, which made Tang Wen secretly marvel.

She was walking past the room after swimming last night when she heard a loud noise.

Surprisingly, it was those two who didn't get up today.

Director Tang is truly extraordinary!

"Would you like to be my secretary for a day?"

"Oh? Sure! No problem, my English is fine too." Regardless of whether the secretary was serious or not, she didn't want to miss the chance to be alone with Xuanxuan.

(End of this chapter)