After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 542 Liaison Office

As they left the restaurant, Lin Guiyan clung tightly to his arm, refusing to let go no matter what.

I was afraid that if I let go, he would run away.

Zhou Haoran sighed, somewhat helplessly, "Where to?"

"what ever."

Lin Guiyan lowered her eyes.

Zhou Haoran said, "Let me take you home."

"or……"

Lin Guiyan bit her lip, turned to look at him, her eyes filled with longing.

Zhou Haoran understood immediately and said with a smile, "Didn't you just say you were unwilling to exchange your body for a position?"

"When I said I was unwilling, I was referring to the one surnamed Liu, not you." Lin Guiyan hugged his arm, trying to soften him with her warm and soft touch. "If it were you, I would do anything."

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "With me, you don't need to sell your body. Just be an upright person, that's enough."

"I know."

Lin Guiyan's eyes reddened upon hearing this.

During this period, she felt immense pressure. On one hand, Yi Changping had gotten into trouble; on the other hand, the ratings for "Family Matters" remained low; and there was also the harassment from the deputy director, Liu Yuanqing, who tried to use work-related matters to force her to comply.

I searched around...

She had worked at the company for so many years and had many good relationships and friends. She never expected that so many people would avoid her like the plague, and no one would be willing to offer help in her time of need.

After much thought, only Zhou Haoran, whom he had wronged in the past, remained as an option.

What an irony!
After getting in the car, Zhou Haoran turned on the interior light and noticed that her eyes were red. He found it somewhat amusing and asked, "What's wrong? Did you cry?"

Lin Guiyan wiped her eyes and smiled sadly, "I just think that fate is really interesting. The seedling that I once gave up on has become my last lifeline."

"I'm not a seedling."

Zhou Haoran didn't know if it was because Editor-in-Chief Lin had drunk a couple of glasses of wine, but her face was flushed, which made her even more charming and feminine. She also became quite sentimental.

Lin Guiyan nodded slightly. "I know. You are already Zhou Tai, a towering tree. Many people rely on your protection. Even Song Yongjun has to listen to you."

Zhou Haoran glanced at her. "You want to leave the lifestyle channel?"

"Ah."

Lin Guiyan bit her lip tightly.

“Sure, I happen to be short-staffed here, it would be great if you could come and help me.”

Zhou Haoran wasn't heartless after all, and decided to help her.

Lin Guiyan felt a warmth in her heart and suggested, "Haoran, how about we go dancing? It's been so long since we danced together."

Zhou Haoran thought for a moment and then agreed, "Okay."

The two went to the dance hall where they first met.

The music is ringing.

Lin Guiyan took the initiative to extend her hand, extending an invitation.

The two walked onto the dance floor.

As the lights on the dance floor were turned off, plunging the room into darkness, Lin Guiyan felt a pair of hands slip inside her dress's neckline, enjoying the intimacy of the dark. She couldn't help but shiver, feeling a warmth spread across her chest.

I felt more at ease.

Lin Guiyan leaned against him, her arms around his neck, and whispered, "Haoran, you're so good to me."

The next day, Zhou Haoran went to his workplace and made arrangements.

A working group was established to coordinate the work between the arts troupe and variety shows, referred to as the "Coordination Office," and Lin Guiyan was appointed as the office director, enjoying the treatment of a section chief.

This is equivalent to Lin Guiyan being transferred to a position at the same level.

But their power has increased.

This is a direct internal collaboration from Red Star Media, and it's a very high-level collaboration.

The work mainly involves two aspects: first, to go to the arts and drama troupes to find outstanding talents with a knack for variety shows; second, to compile all the variety shows under Red Star TV, identify available resources and opportunities, and conduct internal coordination.

This means that the "liaison office" has the authority to cover all variety shows of the arts troupe and Red Star TV.

In addition, Zhou Haoran also secured five slots for the "liaison office".

In other words, besides Lin Guiyan, she can have four more staff members under her.

This avoided the awkward situation of her being a lone commander.

Once all these procedures are approved.

In a daze, Zhou Haoran realized that the aloof and powerful Lin Guiyan had returned, composed and confident, with a natural smile, exuding a mature aura and a charming temperament that captivated even women.

However, a tricky problem immediately arose: what about funding?
The "liaison office" is responsible for all variety shows on Hongxing TV, so it does not belong to any particular channel. It is directly under the headquarters of Hongxing TV and is managed by Zhou Haoran, the assistant to the station director.

He allocated 30 yuan annually for the office's activities.

It was rejected by the finance department.

The finance department dared not resolve Zhou Tai's issue, and the one who refused to sign off was Liu Yuanqing, the deputy director in charge of finance.

Liu Yuanqing is no ordinary person. He is a member of the station director's office, ranking third, after Shan Wendong and Gu Hao. He is in charge of all the logistical work of Hongxing Station, including finance, personnel, logistics, procurement, and advertising.

He is a truly powerful figure!
"What should I do?" Lin Guiyan asked worriedly. "He's deliberately blocking me. I went to his office just now, and he said some strange things."

"Strange words?"

Zhou Haoran narrowed his eyes.

Lin Guiyan pouted and said, "He's just after my body."

"He hasn't given up yet?" Zhou Haoran was somewhat surprised and incredulous. "I've already made a move, and he still dares to come?"

Lin Guiyan said, "How could I say we're close? I'll just say we're good friends and we used to work on the same program. He probably thinks there's a big age gap between us, and I'm probably not your type."

Zhou Haoran said sternly, "The food is on my table. I may not eat it, but that's no reason for him to sit on the table! You wait, I'm going to find him!"

After saying that, he went straight to find Liu Yuanqing.

"Oh, Zhou Tai is here..."

Liu Yuanqing is a respectable person at work, a stark contrast to his drunken, unruly behavior.

Zhou Haoran said, "Director Liu, I have something to tell you. This advertising sales conference was very successful. In particular, the phenomenal program 'Everyone's Art' received strong support from sponsors."

"Yes, the huge success of this advertising sales conference is largely due to the appeal and influence of 'Everyone's Art'." Liu Yuanqing didn't dare to be presumptuous with him. "Even if you hadn't come, I was just thinking of making arrangements to add another 200 million yuan to the production budget for 'Everyone's Art'!"

This is the third time that "Everyone's Artistic Awaits" has received additional funding.

It has reached 600 million yuan.

According to the current budget, 350 million to 400 million yuan is enough to cover the entire year's production costs. The extra 200 million yuan will be a real slush fund for the program, which can be used as bonuses for all staff members.

Zhou Haoran nodded. "To repay the advertisers' trust, we must have sufficient funding to make the program a success."

Liu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Don't worry about that, we will definitely provide full support in terms of funding!"

"But I heard that the funding for the task force hasn't been secured?"

Zhou Haoran sat on the stool, looking directly at Liu Yuanqing behind the desk.

"Oh, you mean that newly established office for liaison between the arts and drama troupe and the variety show program..." Liu Yuanqing waved his hand dismissively, "There are many such non-staff organizations in the station. They are just places for people who have official positions and ranks, but no real power."

To put it bluntly, it's a neglected government office.

What if some people are leaders and cannot be demoted?
So they temporarily set up some kind of agency and assigned him there. In reality, he was just a figurehead, a powerless and insignificant department.

“The liaison office is no small, insignificant department!” Zhou Haoran ignored his reasoning. “Director Liu, 30 yuan isn’t a lot, but you need to approve it quickly. This is a big deal, and it even relates to the future development of the ‘City Playlist’ project.”

“30 yuan in funding…” Liu Yuanqing frowned slightly, clearly displeased. “There are only five people in the liaison office. Do they really need 30 yuan in operating expenses every year? There’s no such extravagant department in the entire Hongxing TV station.”

The cost accounting of state-owned enterprises like Hongxingtai is quite different from that of private enterprises.

For example, "Everyone's Artistic Awakening".

The salaries and social security contributions of everyone in the program team, as well as the bonuses given by the station and channel, are not included in the program's budget; these are considered fixed expenses of the organization.

The same applies to the liaison office. In principle, in such places, as long as the salary is paid in full, that should be enough.

What need is there for operating expenses?
Zhou Haoran said in a deep voice, "Director Liu, you may not be very familiar with the business, so it's normal to make some misjudgments. The work of the liaison office requires staff to constantly go to the grassroots level to investigate and research outstanding actors in the art troupe, and to tailor-make opportunities for them in variety shows. This is fieldwork, so the funding will be higher."

"That's it..."

Liu Yuanqing narrowed his eyes. He certainly wouldn't risk a conflict with Zhou Tai over such a small amount of money.

Whether it's 30 or 50...

It's not his money.

Using public funds to build relationships and gain favors for themselves is what they love to do most.

Liu Yuanqing's only question was about Lin Guiyan. He tentatively asked, "Director Zhou, you transferred Lin Guiyan out of the lifestyle channel and even set up a business liaison office specifically for her... You two have a very good relationship, don't you?"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said frankly, "Yes, very good."

Liu Yuanqing finally understood; he wouldn't risk his career for a woman.

Zhan Yushan and Yi Changping serve as cautionary tales.

This kid in front of me is not someone I can mess with!
“The liaison office needs to go out on fieldwork frequently, so it’s normal for the funding to be more.” Liu Yuanqing stopped worrying about it and didn’t plan to put Lin Guiyan in a difficult position. He smiled nonchalantly and said, “I’ll have the liaison office bring over the funding application later. It’s a small matter. Zhou Tai can just give me a call in the future. I don’t need to make a special trip.”

Feeling uneasy, Zhou Haoran added, "The liaison office is my responsibility, and I'll be in frequent contact with Lin Guiyan in the future. With Zhou Tai's funding, our work can proceed smoothly."

Liu Yuanqing smiled meaningfully and said, "Congratulations!"

(End of this chapter)