After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 462 Planning the Overall Situation
"Showing off?"

Song Yongjun's eyes widened; this was a major event.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Yi Changping's 'Happy Family' is already being overwhelmed by 'Everyone's Art Up'. Unless absolutely necessary, he will definitely not change the broadcast schedule. Go to him, flatter him, and say that you will stop 'Everyone's Art Up' and win him over."

"Trying to win him over?" Song Yongjun disliked dealing with such cronies. "No need. I already have enough evidence!"

Zhou Haoran was somewhat displeased and said unhappily, "Director Song, only by uniting all forces that can be united can we be invincible! Even enemies have different phases. Who is your main enemy right now? If you don't like Yi Changping, you'll have plenty of opportunities to challenge him after this period is over!"

Song Yongjun was in turmoil.

I thought to myself, I really underestimated this kid. How come he's so good at workplace politics?
Zhou Haoran said coldly, "Yi Changping has reconciled with Zhan Yushan and accepted Zhan Yushan's supervision. But is he really convinced? I don't believe it! This time, because of 'Happy Family,' Yi Changping lost face. Who does he hate the most? Is it me? I don't think so. It's Zhan Yushan, who secretly approved and encouraged him to compete with 'All People's Art.'"

“Internal competition promotes infighting…” Song Yongjun was also very dissatisfied with this, “It’s really gone too far, they treat collective assets like a joke!”

Zhou Haoran said, "Previously, Yi Changping was the deputy director of the Lifestyle Channel, and he and Zhan Yushan were sworn enemies. The corruption case in the Lifestyle Channel's sales department was orchestrated by Yi Changping, and Zhan Yushan was implicated and punished as a result. With both old and new grudges combined, their relationship is at most superficially peaceful. You should go to Yi Changping and give him a chance to turn things around. First, stop 'Everyone's Art Up,' then present evidence and ask him to come out as a witness, and unite more forces."

Song Yongjun remained silent.

Noncommittal.

Zhou Haoran continued, "There's a second connection, which is with the executive vice president, Gu Hao. What's your relationship with him like?"

Song Yongjun glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and then said honestly, "It's fine."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "If you have a good relationship, then it's easy. Go to him and tell him that you stopped 'Everyone's Art' because you felt that the Lifestyle Channel was not worthy of such an excellent program. Stopping it quickly was an intentional act to transfer the program to Red Star TV!"

"Switch to Red Star TV?" Song Yongjun was startled, his face filled with shock. "You're going to take 'All People's Art' and join Red Star TV?"

Zhou Haoran sighed, "It's not that I want to join them, it's just the trend of the times, who can stop it? 'Everyone's Art Up' is not an ordinary excellent TV program. It has already broken out of its circle and generated a strong social effect. Newspapers and magazines in the harbor are all reporting on it enthusiastically, and the regional viewership can reach 25%!"

Song Yongjun expressed his understanding, saying, "Yes, 'Everyone's Art Up' is so excellent that it will definitely be promoted to Red Star TV."

Zhou Haoran said, "Zhan Yushan talked to me, saying that he wanted me to lower the quality of 'Everyone's Art' and reduce the show's ratings. I guess that's part of his intention. If 'Everyone's Art' only gets 10% ratings, then the show can stay with the lifestyle channel under his control forever. If the ratings reach an astonishing 25%, then the show will no longer be under the control of the local channel and will definitely be moved to Red Star TV for broadcast."

Song Yongjun was very upright on this issue, saying, "This is a selfish and underhanded trick! No matter what, we must protect such an excellent program as 'Everyone's Art'! This is an asset of Red Star TV. Whether on Red Star Satellite TV or the Lifestyle Channel, we must ensure that this program has the best working environment! We will never allow interference from those in power to hold it back!"

Zhou Haoran was quite moved by this.

Reality is always full of unexpected irony.

At first, when Song Yongjun came to be the director, Zhou Haoran thought he would be a hindrance. First, he stopped the filming at the film and television base, and then he came to check the accounts... He was afraid that Song Yongjun would use his power to hinder "All People's Art".

Unexpectedly, the real obstacle to "Everyone's Art" was Zhan Yushan behind the scenes!

It's really going too far to push "Happy Family" and "Everyone's Art" to compete against each other.

To now demand that Zhou Haoran lower the quality of the "Everyone's Art" program is to go even further and cross the line.

Song Yongjun stated decisively, "There's no need to stop 'All People's Art'. I agree to move it to Red Star TV! I'll talk to Gu Hao and arrange it for you!"

Zhou Haoran said angrily, "Why are you talking to Director Gu about this? It's like you're begging him. He wants to transfer 'All People's Art' to Red Star TV, he's the one who begged you! You can only make demands if you have the upper hand!"

Song Yongjun calmed down and hummed in agreement.

He started making fun of himself.

He thought to himself that he was not as calm and collected as a young man and had misjudged the situation.

“Take ‘Everyone’s Art Up’ and the evidence you have to Gu Hao and get his support for your actions! You need to unite a lot of people to make a breakthrough! You can’t do anything with just the evidence you have! Just like the sales department of the Lifestyle Channel embezzled money before, at most Zhan Yushan will get a minor punishment, which won’t affect anything.”

Zhou Haoran made no attempt to hide his intentions, showing a firm resolve to kill Zhan Yushan.

Song Yongjun, however, was worried about another matter: "The popularity of 'Everyone's Art' has just started to rise, and the social response is so good. If it is stopped now, it will have a very bad effect and may even affect the reputation of the program."

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Zhou Haoran had already listened to the report from Chief Editor Dong Lan.

Currently, the "Everyone's Artistic Achievements" program team is facing an overwhelming workload and a shortage of staff, resulting in everyone working beyond their capacity. The main reason is that the program was rushed and launched without sufficient preparation.

It was indeed a huge success, but it also had some negative consequences.

The show will be suspended for a few months to allow for a thorough overhaul.

Hire more people and record more episodes for backup.

Only after it resumes broadcasting can it regain its vitality.

Song Yongjun was unaware of these matters. "We can't stop broadcasting; doing so would be too damaging to the program. Zhan Yushan's case is easy to handle; I already have ample evidence. Besides, Yi Changping has worked with him for so many years, so he should also have a lot of dirt on him. We still can't bring this to fruition at the cost of harming 'Everyone's Art'."

Zhou Haoran shook his head, "It must be stopped, and it has nothing to do with Zhan Yushan's matter. Stopping the broadcast is also in line with the development requirements of 'Everyone's Art' itself."

"Really?"

Song Yongjun was skeptical.

Zhou Haoran slowly said, "This was also an oversight that occurred when I first planned it. In order to catch up with the training course and showcase it to television colleagues across the country, this project was done too hastily."

"Ah."

"The competition format of 'Everyone's Art Up' is weekly, monthly, and annual, with each year as a cycle. But it's already December 1997. How should this cycle be settled? The show has only been going on for three weeks, and there isn't even a monthly champion yet. Are we supposed to compete for the annual champion? This is unreasonable."

"what do you mean……"

Song Yongjun, who came from a program production background, understood immediately.

Zhou Haoran said, "The 'Everyone's Art Up' program has already aired three episodes, all of which were pilot episodes. That's how we explain it to the public. The pilot episodes have been very successful, so we'll officially launch it and it will officially air on Red Star TV after the Spring Festival next year. 98-99 will be the first year that 'Everyone's Art Up' officially airs."

"Test broadcast..."

Song Yongjun suddenly realized that this kid had already arranged everything.

It turns out that the interests of all parties were taken into consideration!

In this matter, Song Yongjun benefited, Yi Changping benefited, Gu Hao benefited... even "All People's Art Comes Up," which was regarded as a sacrifice, benefited!

The purpose of cooperation must be mutual benefit and win-win.

Nobody wants to do a losing business.

Zhou Haoran's plan for this matter actually achieved a win-win situation, with each party getting what they needed. It was truly possible to unite all forces that could be united... To achieve this level of workplace strife is nothing short of masterful, isn't it?

Song Yongjun was stunned.

Looking at the young man in front of me, I felt that his image was somewhat blurry.

Can't see clearly!
I can't tell!
There is a sense of unfathomable distance.

Song Yongjun wasn't the kind of fool to be led by the nose. He quickly calmed down and said slowly, "After this matter is over, you'll be joining Red Star TV, right? You'll have a legitimate reason."

"Seek refuge with someone?" Zhou Haoran asked with a half-smile. "Director Song, do you really think I need to seek refuge with anyone?"

Song Yongjun nodded. “Going to Red Star TV is fine too. That’s a real stage where you can compete with TV stations all over the country. Such an excellent TV program as ‘Everyone’s Art’ should be seen by people all over the country.”

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Then is this matter settled?"

"Hmm." "What should we do?"

"Do as you say."

Song Yongjun was very impressed.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Okay, Director Song, you go find Yi Changping and Gu Hao. I'll also try to contact them. Let's split up and finalize this matter! We must make sure everything goes perfectly!"

That's how it was settled.

Dismissed.

A surprising scene unfolded: Song Yongjun called over a waiter, asked for takeout bags, and wanted to pack up all the dishes on the table.

The waiters were all stunned.

Zhou Haoran was also very surprised and felt embarrassed. These dishes were all leftovers from his own meal, and he had picked through many of them... If he had known that Director Song wanted to pack them up, he would have prepared in advance and packed half of them up before even starting to eat.

Song Yongjun said calmly and without any embarrassment, "It would be a waste to throw away such good food. We can take it back and have it for two more meals."

After leaving the restaurant, he hung the various sizes of takeout bags on the handlebars of his bicycle.

Then he waved goodbye to Zhou Haoran.

He rode away on his bicycle.

Zhou Haoran's expression was complicated.

I stared at his back for a while before going to the parking lot and driving away in my Audi A6.

I had planned to take Song Yongjun home tonight, so I specially drove my new car.

Show your strength.

Unexpectedly, he also came by car.

……

Next, we split up and took action.

Zhou Haoran really didn't want to see Yi Changping. Not only was he ugly, but he also had a bad temper.

It was supposed to be a collaboration, but let's hope it doesn't turn into an argument.

Fortunately, he can contact his wife.

Zhou Haoran returned to the "Family Matters" program team, only to find he couldn't log in.

Everything within the program team is a "trade secret".

Outsiders are not allowed to enter.

All of them require access control via the Red Star Card.

Zhou Haoran does not have the necessary permissions.

"Haoran, you've arrived?"

An old colleague saw him and swiped his card to open the door for him.

Zhou Haoran smiled and asked, "Is Editor-in-Chief Lin here?"

"Lin..." The old colleague's expression changed slightly. "The producer is probably in his office. Knock on the door."

Zhou Haoran knocked on the door and, sure enough, saw Lin Guiyan in a blue-black business suit. The suit jacket was unbuttoned, revealing a white women's knit sweater underneath. She had an elegant and imposing presence, standing tall and proud.

"Haoran?"

Lin Guiyan was pleasantly surprised to see him.

Zhou Haoran walked into her office as if they were old friends and sat down on the sofa. "I need to talk to you about something."

"Welcome!" Lin Guiyan was incredibly enthusiastic, quickly going to serve tea and water. "What kind of tea would you like?"

"No need, I didn't come here for tea." Zhou Haoran waved his hand and refused. "Come here."

Lin Guiyan pursed her lips and walked over with a smile, "What is it?"

Zhou Haoran was sitting while she was standing. She had to look up, so she frowned slightly and pointed to her feet, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, kneel down."

Lin Guiyan was taken aback for a moment, then understood. A blush rose to her face, and she glared at him, saying reproachfully, "This is the office!"

Zhou Haoran glanced at the door and said, "Then go and close the door."

"Why are you..." Lin Guiyan bit her red lips, but didn't refuse. She went over and locked the office door from the inside, then walked over gracefully, tying up her long hair as she did so. She said with a mix of surprise and reproach, "Why are you in such a hurry today?"

As he spoke, he actually walked over, took a sofa cushion, placed it on the ground, and knelt down at Zhou Haoran's feet.

Then, she reached out her delicate hand, giving him a flirtatious look as she began to undo his belt.

This startled Zhou Haoran, who quickly clutched his belt. "What are you doing?"

Lin Guiyan looked confused. "Didn't you say..."

"What did I say?" Zhou Haoran was getting angry. "You're going too far. I made you kneel here to say a few words, not to do anything reckless. This is the workplace, what do you think you're doing?"

"Speak while kneeling?"

Lin Guiyan opened her beautiful eyes to their widest extent.

Zhou Haoran said coldly, "What, you're still upset that I made you kneel down to speak?"

Lin Guiyan immediately felt ashamed and indignant.

That goes without saying, of course I feel wronged!

At first, she thought the guy was going to do something inappropriate in the office, so she didn't think much of it and let him kneel down—it was all normal male-female interaction. But if it wasn't inappropriate behavior and they were just talking, then this was too unequal.

Kneel down and talk to him?

This is too humiliating.

"Zhou Haoran, you've gone too far! You can't treat people like this!"

Lin Guiyan looked ashamed and indignant, her face flushed red, and she tried to stand up.

"I'm here to talk to you about Director Yi and 'Happy Family.' I'm planning to make significant concessions. If you want to hear them, kneel down before me."

Zhou Haoran raised a topic that had a fatal attraction.

Lin Guiyan was taken aback, her movements slowed, and she was pleasantly surprised. "Haoran, are you really going to give in?"

(End of this chapter)