After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 443 Movie Watching Party

In the pilot episode, "Everyone's Artistic Achievements" had three versions: A, B, and C.

The core difference lies in the style of the columns.

What kind of style should this program have?
Is it dignified and elegant, like "Variety Show"? Or solemn and serious, like "Young Singers Competition"? Or lively and humorous, like "Happy Camp"?

Zhou Haoran personally prefers the style of "C", which is more like joking and making jokes.

But it's not a good idea.

The people on the harbor side are more into the bourgeois lifestyle, preferring refined and ingenious things, rather than the lighthearted, farcical style.

Another important point is the selection of the host.

In version A, the host is Qiao Suiqing, who is a woman and presents a dignified and elegant image.

However, female hosts have a major disadvantage: women are not suitable for making jokes too much. Saying sarcastic or humorous things can give people a mean or mean feeling. Self-deprecation is even worse, as it can make a person seem too frivolous.

This is also why female crosstalk performers are extremely rare.

Therefore, the other two versions both feature male hosts.

When facing contestants from many lower social classes, male hosts are better able to put aside their pride and deal with them.

From Zhou Haoran's perspective, he does not approve of Version A, which features Sister Suiqing as the host.

But after the test episode was submitted, some of the leaders in the channel changed their attitude.

Everyone knows about the relationship between Zhou Haoran and Qiao Suiqing!

How do you choose from the three versions, A, B, and C?
They're all leaders, and their emotional intelligence is quite high.

Whether the program is good or bad is none of their business.

If we didn't choose version A, we would be offending Zhou Haoran, and who would want that? It's better to avoid trouble and not make an enemy for no reason.

Therefore, at the screening organized by the Lifestyle Channel, a total of 7 station leaders participated, resulting in a clear division in the voting.

Version A received as many as 4 votes in the poll!
This included several acquaintances such as Meng Xuemin, Zhang Weihong, and Xiao Qiang.

Version B received 1 vote.

Version "C" received 2 votes, and this was the version recommended by the new director, Song Yongjun.

Unfortunately, the general office makes democratic decisions, with the minority obeying the majority... and the final consensus reached became version "A".

"Haoran, congratulations!"

Office Director Xiao Qiang informed him of this news.

"This is the review fee given by the program team."

Zhou Haoran handed over a large red envelope, which was not something to be ashamed of; it was a common practice in the TV station.

It usually costs 50 yuan.

Many leaders have high incomes because of the review fees they receive for various programs.

"Give it to the finance department and let them arrange it." Xiao Qiang didn't accept the red envelope and said with a smile, "Your program is really well done. Although it's just a pilot episode, I can tell it will be a huge hit after it airs!"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, leader!"

Xiao Qiang said, "You two are a perfect match, with you as the producer and Qiao Suiqing as the host. You two really made a great team. You could tell from your previous 'Family Matters' series on 'Abandoned Baby Girls' that it was excellent! By the way, I heard that the series was nominated for an award abroad?"

Zhou Haoran nodded. "Yes, the Montreal International Film Festival."

"That's a big competition! Just making it to the finals would be great!"

Xiao Qiang had never even heard of such a dubious award, but he still had to go along with the flattery.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Maybe we can win an award."

"Really?"

Xiao Qiang opened his eyes wide.

"I heard the judges all thought he was a favorite..."

Zhou Haoran, under the guise of promoting the Harry Potter novels, secured a $25 sponsorship from Zhongbo Bookstore for the film festival. The benefit was a guaranteed award and the acquisition of the rights to several subsequent Harry Potter novels.

"Great, great! If we can really win an award..." Xiao Qiang didn't even need words to describe the immense value of this achievement. "Haoran, you and Suiqing, do a great job! You be the producer, and she'll be the host. You'll really do it! The first version was excellent! The channel leaders all approved it!"

Zhou Haoran smiled.

I thought to myself, your approval is useless.

Back at the program team, everyone had finished watching the video and started voting.

Before the vote, Zhou Haoran stood up and said loudly, "Everyone knows that Qiao Suiqing and I are family, and we are already engaged. However, I don't want anyone to let this relationship influence their judgment. Good is good, and bad is bad. Editor-in-Chief Dong, please give me a vote as well."

"You're voting too?"

Dong Lan quickly grabbed a form.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "I'm also a member of 'Everyone's Art Up,' so I have the right to vote too!"

Take the form, put an X in version "A" and a checkmark in version "C".

Then, show it to everyone.

Everyone was relieved.

They all felt a sense of awe and respect.

It turns out that this producer, Zhou, was truly fair and impartial, wholeheartedly wanting to select the best version.

Then there's nothing to worry about.

vote!

Count the votes!

This was quite a large-scale event. In addition to the staff of the program team, some colleagues from other program teams who actively participated also came to vote... There were a total of 133 votes.

After the vote count, the difference was obvious!

Version A received 22 votes.

Version B received 65 votes. Version C received 46 votes.

The vote count ended, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

This is how to do?
It doesn't align with the leader's will!
The leaders approve of version A, but more people approve of version B.

"Producer Zhou, this..."

Dong Lan, who was in charge of this matter, became very worried.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Isn't that a good thing? It fully demonstrates that different people have different perspectives."

"Then how should we choose?"

Dong Lan was very worried and didn't want to go against her leader's wishes.

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "As we said before, one person, one vote! The vote at the general meeting just now was 4 votes for version A, 1 vote for version B, and 2 votes for version C. Just add them all up. After adding them all up, version A will have 26 votes, version B will have 66 votes, and version C will have 48 votes."

"Really?" Dong Lan's eyes widened. Feeling it wasn't quite right, she cautiously suggested, "How about this: one vote from the leader is worth 20 votes. That way, even if we disagree with the leader's decision, we'll have a valid reason."

"No need, just do as I say!"

What Zhou Haoran cared about least was the leaders' votes.

Television programs are designed to serve television viewers.

Those in leadership positions are usually incredibly busy, going out for social events almost every night. They hardly have time to watch TV, so they're simply not part of the potential audience for "Everyone's Artistic Awakening."

It's incredibly irresponsible to let a group of people who never watch "Everyone's Art" decide the future of this program.

Hong Zhenru quietly walked over and said unwillingly, "Brother Haoran, what should we choose now? Should we choose version B? Has Sister Suiqing been eliminated?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Not yet, this is only the first stage."

"The first stage?"

Hong Zhenru was a little confused.

"When making products, you must put the user at the center."

Zhou Haoran will inevitably approach television programs with the mindset of developing internet products. This is his greatest strength and his trump card to crush all his competitors.

"User-centric?"

Hong Zhenru was completely confused. She glanced at Editor-in-Chief Dong and realized that she didn't quite understand either.

Zhou Haoran said, "Who is the main audience for a popular program like 'Everyone's Art'? White-collar workers are not the main audience. The main audience is employees in grassroots positions, young people with dreams of becoming stars, and retired people. The aesthetics and preferences of these people will determine the final direction of this program!"

“So…” Dong Lan finally understood, “So we’ll continue with the film screenings!”

Zhou Haoran said, "Yes, we must finish this weekend. First, we need to get young people to watch it; we need to get grassroots employees to watch it; we need to get retired seniors to watch it. Then, we need to tally up all the votes and finalize the version!"

Dong Lan's eyes were brimming with tears.

That's absolutely true!
exactly!
Practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

Hong Zhenru also got excited, "Brother Haoran, you're amazing!"

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "These days, domestic TV programs, and many products in various industries, are all top-down. It's all about what the leaders say. How can leaders represent the users? There's only one Steve Jobs in the world! Truly popular and good products must be developed from the bottom up, and must be user-centric!"

Dong Lan and Hong Zhenru exchanged a glance.

I'm a little dizzy.

I don't understand!

Who was Steve Jobs?
……

"Haoran! Haoran!"

Zhou Haoran was taking the copy tapes and a video recorder to school.

I plan to have the student union organize a group of people to watch the film.

He Jin ran to the elevator with a flushed face, looking radiant, as if she couldn't wait for the exciting things to happen at her house that night.

"Sister He Jin, you should leave work early this afternoon and go home to cook dinner."

Zhou Haoran was afraid she would forget.

“I know.” He Jin rolled her eyes at him, then said excitedly, “The organization just spoke with me.”

"conversation?"

"Hmm, it seems like they're going to promote me, it seems... it seems like they're going to promote me to deputy director of the personnel department!"

"I told you so."

Zhou Haoran chuckled.

He Jin's eyes widened. "Did you really arrange this?"

Zhou Haoran said, "Besides me, who else?"

"How did you do it?"

He Jin was excited, but also incredulous.

"a piece of cake."

Zhou Haoran didn't care at all.

He Jin was as happy as a little girl, and was about to jump up, "Haoran, you're so amazing!"

Zhou Haoran glanced at her, "There's something even more amazing tonight, you can try it!"

He Jin naturally understood what he meant. Perhaps spurred by the promotion, she bit her lip and said boldly, "Try it then, who's afraid of you? What can a little kid like you do to me?"

"You said it yourself, don't beg for mercy tonight!"

Zhou Haoran's expression turned serious.

He Jin blushed and flirted, "Bragging won't do. Let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

(End of this chapter)