After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 529 Big Production

Shan Wendong glanced at the proposal submitted by Zhou Haoran.

Shocked in my heart.

No wonder the total annual investment is as high as 1 million yuan, and the cost per period is more than 300 million yuan... The "City Songbook" program is truly a gathering of talents!
Each episode will invite about 20 singers to perform.

Among them, there must be at least 15 well-known singers!
Such a high level of funding is mainly used to invite celebrities to sing.

It's like a gig!

This is essentially turning commercial gigs into a media phenomenon!
If "Everyone's Art" is aimed at the grassroots, then "City Songbook" is aimed at celebrities.

The music scene in the 90s was quite different from what it would be twenty or thirty years later.

Twenty or thirty years from now, the film and television industry will be far larger than the music industry. Singers generally won't make much money, so much so that they all want to switch careers to become actors. Many famous singers have to humbly ask for small roles in film and television dramas.

Things were different in the 90s.

Completely reversed.

People in the film and television industry are all trying to squeeze into the music scene through the cracks in the door.

The reason is simple.

The music industry is lucrative!
Many top-tier singers can earn tens of thousands of yuan per performance. A few performances a month can bring in hundreds of thousands. Acting, on the other hand, is much worse. Many top-tier actors only earn a few hundred yuan per episode of a TV series.

Singers were the true superstars of the 90s.

They are the most popular group among the public.

"City Songbook" aims to keep pace with the times and bring this group to the forefront of the audience through a television program!
Shan Wendong immediately saw the potential of this program.

Having served as the station director for so many years, he has seen many television programs and believes he has long since reached the level of "no censorship in his mind, naturally high definition."

This time, he was still shocked.

I had only one thought in my mind: to break through this barrier, to create this program, to present the true face of the program to the whole society, and to let the people of the whole country witness the grand vision of Red Star TV!
As for Shen Mei, she wants to imitate "Happy Camp"...

It's just a minor skirmish.

Can't get on the table.

Red Star TV only has one slot available, so if you can't have your cake and eat it too, you have to choose the latter.

"Director, Xiao Zhou is quite ambitious, I don't know what to do with him..."

Shen Mei felt somewhat awkward in front of the station director and didn't even dare to sit down.

He simply stood in front of his desk, listening to his superiors' instructions.

Shan Wendong was taken aback. "You arranged for him?"

“I’ve talked to him a bit and I feel he has a good understanding of the market, so I wanted to put him in charge of market development. But judging from his mood, he doesn’t seem too willing.” Shen Mei looked troubled. “Director, the core business of program production is related to the success or failure of a program. We really can’t do things carelessly. We must use the best professionals. Letting him do market development is already very good.”

Shan Wendong was taken aback. "You've arranged this for him?"

"Yes," Shen Mei said, somewhat puzzled. "What's wrong?"

Shan Wendong said angrily, "Even I wouldn't dare to make such an arrangement!"

"Huh?" Shen Mei's expression changed slightly. "His background is that powerful? His surname is Zhou, could it be that his family is..."

"What's his background?" Shan Wendong was both annoyed and amused. "He's Zhou Haoran. You haven't heard of Zhou Haoran? Many junior employees don't know him, but Qiu Feng doesn't?"

"I know, but..."

Shen Mei had heard of Zhou Haoran's legendary resume.

It is said that he had worked in sales and became a top salesperson.

Taking advantage of his sales connections, he got to know a very powerful technology company, and thus facilitated the introduction of the Hongxing Card to Hongxingtai.

He also worked on television programs.

I heard that she previously worked as a director on the TV show "Family Matters," and produced a series about "abandoned baby girls," which even won an award at an international film festival. She also participated in the planning and development of the phenomenal variety show "Everyone's Artistic Achievements."

Shen Mei knew all of these things.

But how much of it is true and how much is false?
Participation and domination are not the same thing at all.

Many young people with strong backgrounds participate in large projects, not so much to make contributions, but to gain prestige... They build their own reputation by relying on the achievements of others.

Isn't Zhou Haoran just that kind of person?
Shen Mei and Qiu Feng, a married couple, both share this understanding. Coming from ordinary families, they, like other ordinary people, have an innate "rejection" of this group.

Shan Wendong knew she had misunderstood, and he was so angry he laughed. "What are you thinking? Zhou Haoran got to where he is today without anyone's help. He got there step by step!"

Shen Mei thought he was joking, and said with a smile, "Yes, he followed in the footsteps of his father, step by step."

It was him!

Now Shan Wendong could understand Zhou Haoran's predicament. This producer, Shen Mei, was quite straightforward; once she set her mind on something, she was relentless.

"Himself?"

Shen Mei frowned, finally understanding the station director's criticism.

Shan Wendong said in a deep voice, "He doesn't have the deep background you think. The reason he's reached a point where even I'm wary is entirely due to his personal abilities. Do you know how 'Everyone's Art Up' came about?"

"It's producer Hu Xiaochen and editor-in-chief Dong Lan..."

Shen Mei was referring to publicly available information.

Shan Wendong shook his head. "They're just at the execution level."

"Could it be..."

Shen Mei's eyes widened, and she was immediately stunned.

They had already understood the unspoken meaning behind the station director's words.

Shan Wendong nodded and said solemnly, "That's right, 'Everyone's Art Up' is a variety show developed by Zhou Haoran! He is the core of this show, and everyone else is just a helper he found."

"how is this possible?"

Shen Mei stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Shan Wendong said coldly, "There are many unbelievable things. You'll understand everything once you spend more time with him."

"This……"

Shen Mei gasped.

Shan Wendong said, "There's also the 'Youth Host Competition,' which you've probably heard of. It's the program that the station invests the most in. It was originally his idea, but for some reasons, the project was handed over to someone else later."

"Then you want me to cooperate with him..." At this moment, Shen Mei finally realized what was happening, her body went cold, and she felt a deep sense of shame. "You want me to cooperate with him?"

"Yes, your program is indeed good, but... how should I put it, imitating 'Happy Camp' is a bit too petty. Why would a prestigious station like Red Star TV imitate a program from Mars TV? This concerns Red Star TV's brand! Brand is even more important than ratings!"

Shan Wendong spoke with righteous indignation and stern words.

However, after saying those words, he couldn't help but feel surprised.

What's going on here?
How did I manage to relay that kid's words and become his mouthpiece?

Shen Mei was somewhat ashamed and indignant. "What about my column? Are you canceling it?"

“You can do it if you want, but Red Star TV is out of time.” Shan Wendong wasn’t inflexible. “If you really want to do it, you can reduce the budget and put the program on the general channel or the entertainment channel.”

Shen Mei remained silent.

She dreams of coming to Red Star TV and never going back to local channels.

"I know you're not convinced." Shan Wendong handed over the proposal. "This is his project proposal. After you've read it, you'll understand everything. The program is called 'City Playlist,' and the total investment has reached 1 million yuan, which is a hundred times your program's budget! Take a look for yourself, is there any comparison?"

"what?"

Shen Mei was deeply shocked and tremblingly took the proposal.

In the director's office, they reviewed the documents on site.

The more I looked, the more frightened I became.

This is an outdoor segment!
Moreover, each episode invites a dozen or twenty celebrities to help out, including stars from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as popular singers from South Korea and Japan.

That's a really big spender!
In comparison, my own column is like children playing house.

"Director, how about investing 100 million yuan every year to produce this program?"

Shen Mei's mouth was dry.

Shan Wendong said, "The investment is indeed too large, and the station cannot afford it. However, Zhou Haoran also said that he will take care of the funding. He will connect with the market and cooperate with relevant film and television companies, with the partners providing the funding."

"is it possible?"

Shen Mei felt as if she had witnessed a fairy tale.

Shan Wendong glanced at her indifferently, "After spending more time with him, you'll understand. His greatest strength is turning the impossible into the possible."

Shen Mei's back was bent over.

Sweat soaked through the back of the clothes.

……

Zhou Haoran is no longer at the company.

I'm going to a meeting.

The real estate project jointly developed by Zhongbo Real Estate and Fuxing Real Estate has been basically completed, and the buildings have been topped out.

This means that it can be sold using the "ready-built" reason.

Coincidentally, the property prices in the harbor have stopped falling and started to rise again.

Everything is a good sign.

This meeting is to decide whether or not to start selling houses!
You can make money now!

All the major and minor shareholders involved, as well as other participants, are in high spirits. Based on the current situation, a preliminary estimate suggests this project could earn at least 1.5 million!
"Not urgent!"

Zhou Haoran stopped everyone's discussion.

"what?"

Guo Guanchang's smile vanished abruptly.

“No rush, let’s wait a few more months.” Zhou Haoran was also in a hurry to get the money, but there was no need to rush. “The current housing prices have only just stabilized and are generally still 15% lower than the peak last year. The housing market has not fully recovered yet.”

“This is already very good. What if…” Guo Guanchang was very worried. “I heard that the situation in Hong Kong is very serious. It seems that the Hong Kong government is about to be overwhelmed by international capital.”

"Do you think that's possible?"

Zhou Haoran asked a question in return.

"what?"

Guo Guanchang was taken aback.

Zhou Haoran snorted, "Hong Kong has returned to China. Can such a large country be brought down by this kind of capital game? This is not Southeast Asia! The country has institutional advantages in this regard. The danger is only temporary. We must have confidence."

Guo Guanchang squinted and asked, "Do you think housing prices will continue to rise?"

Zhou Haoran couldn't help but laugh.

Guo Guanchang understood, "Then let's wait a little longer."

Zhou Haoran said, "I estimate it will be soon. Haigang is a national demonstration site. Last month, Haigang introduced a series of housing reform policies, completely abolishing the past residential housing model and replacing it with commercial housing... The effect is very good now, and the next step should be to popularize it nationwide. Once it is confirmed as a national policy, then commercial housing will no longer be just a type of housing."

"You're the boss, you're in charge."

Guo Guanchang had long been convinced of his junior's abilities.

I couldn't help but think again.

At such a young age, he has already achieved such heights.

What will this young man's future look like?
(End of this chapter)