After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 411 Revolutionary Theater
That evening, Zhou Haoran drove Tang Shiyi home.

There is a small square nearby.

The two went for a walk.

This was the first time Zhou Haoran had such a quiet space to be alone with her.

"Lu Ming, what would you have done about this without me?"

Zhou Haoran felt that there were no more obstacles in communicating with her.

Tang Shiyi said, "Retreat."

"Oh?"

Zhou Haoran was surprised by this answer, after all, given her personality, she didn't seem to give in so easily.

Tang Shiyi said calmly, "I'm not afraid of them, but I can't be irresponsible. If I stand up and rebel, those who follow me will definitely be sidelined and never get a good opportunity again."

"Actually, there aren't many, just Qiao Suiqing, Hu Xiaochen, and Hong Zhenru."

Zhou Haoran could sense that there were still some people in the production team who wanted to stand with her, but lacked the courage to do so—that was their fear. Many people have the desire to uphold justice, but few dare to bear the consequences.

"Not even one."

Tang Shiyi displayed a rare magnanimity for a woman.

“Even so…” Zhou Haoran narrowed his eyes, “When the investigation team came this time, none of the three expressed their support for Lin Guiyan. Even if you back down and resign, their lives won’t be easy. Your retreat won’t make them give up.”

"Isn't there still you?"

Tang Shiyi turned to look at him.

"If it weren't for me, this would have been a real problem."

Zhou Haoran felt somewhat sad.

I thought of Sister Suiqing from my past life.

The price of standing on the side of justice is still very high.

"We can only say that we all misjudged Lin Guiyan..." Tang Shiyi looked at him meaningfully, "especially you."

Zhou Haoran felt a little guilty. "What did I do wrong?"

"Were you seduced by her beauty?"

Tang Shiyi pursed her lips, but fortunately it was dark so the disdain on her face couldn't be seen.

Zhou Haoran denied it, saying, "That's not true!"

Tang Shiyi said to herself, "I'm younger and prettier than her. I have bigger breasts, a better figure, and I'm taller than her. I've never been married or touched by a man. In what way am I not better than her? I really don't know why you're so infatuated with her."

"You've misunderstood. She was trying to seduce me, but I didn't fall for it."

Zhou Haoran quickly explained.

"Really?"

Tang Shiyi did not believe it.

Zhou Haoran said, "This time, in order to make me submit and side with her, she promised me that she would let me sleep with her three times. I didn't agree to any of them."

"Three times..." Tang Shiyi scoffed, somewhat disdainfully, "I'm better than her in every way, three times... I can do it any number of times, thirty times, three hundred times, three thousand times, it doesn't matter!"

"What's the point of comparing them?"

Zhou Haoran was a bit overwhelmed, thinking to himself that this person's competitive mentality was really strong.

Tang Shiyi was silent for a moment, then said in a clear voice, "Uncle, you really can't be careless about this matter. Whether it's Zhan Yushan or Lin Guiyan, they might have backup plans. It's good that you held back this time and didn't retaliate. But if you retaliate and lead us in resistance, they might have ways to deal with it too!"

Zhou Haoran nodded. "Now that you mention it, I remember. Zhan Yushan and Lin Guiyan have told me several times recently that Qiao Suiqing was surpassed by Zhao Qiaoqiao in the host competition. It was both an incentive and a threat."

"Youth is your weakness."

"Ah."

"What other leverage do you have over us?"

“Qiao Nuo,” Zhou Haoran said, not surprised by these things, “that’s the downside of working for someone else, it’s too passive. Lu Ming, you have to make Tangren Media a success. Once you succeed, you’ll have real power.”

"Then we still have to rely on the Red Star Platform, right?"

Tang Shiyi is very familiar with the production model of TV dramas in this era.

Whether it's self-produced dramas or production and broadcasting separated, they all revolve around the television station as the core.

Because only television stations are qualified to apply for TV drama project approval and pass the review by the television bureau.

Independent television production companies are not even permitted in the private sector.

For example, if Tangren Media wanted to film "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," they would need to approach Hongxing TV. Hongxing TV would then submit the application and, on behalf of the television station, secure the rights to the series, which would then be filmed by Tangren Media.

It wasn't until 2003 that the industry finally changed.

Private television drama production companies were allowed to emerge.

Film and television companies could bypass television stations and directly apply for and obtain approval from the television bureau, completing filming independently. After production, the series were then distributed to television stations nationwide. With the deregulation and the allowance for independent production, domestically produced television dramas finally experienced an explosive boom.

Previously, the television drama industry was controlled by television stations.

If Tangren Media wants to succeed, it still needs to rely on its cooperation with Red Star TV.

“Now is the golden age of separation of production and broadcasting, and the profits are plentiful.” Zhou Haoran originally did not intend to start a film and television company, but now that he has the opportunity, plans have followed. “Tangren Film and Television has just been established, so we can do a few projects that are simple to produce, have short cycles, low costs, high ratings, and high returns to build our reputation.”

"what?"

Tang Shiyi was somewhat dazed.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "It's simple. Just make some amazing dramas, and the whole country will be captivated."

"A phenomenal drama?"

Tang Shiyi was a little confused.

"Films like 'The Great Battle' and 'The Battle of Taierzhuang' are timeless classics. But not many people watch these kinds of shows. The main purpose of watching TV is relaxation and entertainment. Just like in the United States, the highest-rated shows are 'Mission: Impossible,' not those war films that are realistic to the bone."

Zhou Haoran is an internet professional, and he always views products from the user's perspective.

Although anti-Japanese war dramas are frequently criticized twenty years later, the reality is often counterintuitive: anti-Japanese war dramas still have high viewership, are popular, and have a high return on investment.

Slightly better, more logically grounded anti-Japanese war dramas like "Bright Sword," "Snow Leopard," and "The Indelible Number" could all become national classics.

Zhou Haoran had already made plans: "The 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is coming soon. I'll talk to the station about creating a 'Revolutionary Theater' to show patriotic TV dramas. Patriotism is the most profitable thing to do; it costs the least amount of money but accomplishes the greatest results."

……

Zhou Haoran is to meet Zhang Yongxiang, the boss of Nanji Ren, as a "Master".

They brought out alumnus Guo Guanchang.

These days, if you're talking about the most famous private business owner in the harbor, it has to be him!
What am I doing here?

"acting."

"what?"

Guo Guanchang was somewhat stunned.

Zhou Haoran said, "Didn't I tell you? I am an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage."

“Oh, the Red Mansion Teahouse.” Guo Guanchang had heard him mention it before, but he didn’t pay much attention. “I know that in the Jiangnan area, there used to be a tradition of ‘drinking tea and discussing tea’. It was a good tradition, but unfortunately it’s all gone now.”

"We live in a society governed by the rule of law, so the old-fashioned system of self-governance is no longer allowed."

Zhou Haoran is too young; without some tricks up his sleeve, he probably won't be able to keep someone like President Zhang in check.

Guo Guanchang asked, "What do I need to do?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "It's an act! Mr. Zhang from Antarctica built his business with my guidance. However, I've never met him; we've only exchanged letters before. We're not familiar with each other. Once he meets me and finds out how young I am, he might lack trust."

Guo Guanchang suddenly realized and said, "You want me to go over there to increase the credibility of your 'Master' title?"

"There's nothing we can do about it; what can we do when you're such a big entrepreneur!"

Zhou Haoran is now collaborating with him on a real estate project.

There's no need to be embarrassed.

Guo Guanchang readily agreed, "Okay, tell me, how can I cooperate with you?"

Zhou Haoran said, "Actually, it's simple. You've done very well in business these past few years, in both pharmaceuticals and real estate."

"Ah."

"how did you do that?"

"I..." Guo Guanchang was about to blurt it out when he immediately realized what he was doing and his expression turned strange. "I was guided by the 'Master,' and that's how I achieved such great success."

Zhou Haoran clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Senior, your acting is so good! That's why they say only third-rate actors become actors; second-rate actors all go into business. If you were an actor, you would definitely be a movie star!"

"What does he want with you? Just to visit you?"

"Thank me."

"not that simple!"

Guo Guanchang didn't believe it.

Zhou Haoran glanced at him. "So what do you think?"

Guo Guanchang said, "It must be that the Antarctic people have encountered some bottleneck in their development, which they can't solve. They want to ask you, sir, for guidance and help!"

"Perhaps, let's go check it out!"

Zhou Haoran is currently working on the "Youth Host Competition," but the station may not be able to provide much funding, so he needs to find sponsors himself.

Antarctic is a good choice.

(End of this chapter)