After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 630 Dancers
Unbeknownst to many, Tangren Media has become Red Star TV's most important partner, and several of the TV series broadcast during prime time are produced by Tangren Media.

In December, the TV series "The Deer and the Cauldron," distributed by Tangren Media, began airing.

Zhou Haoran was even called back to his workplace because of this.

The cooperation model adopts a "base fee + viewership fluctuation" approach.

The basic cost is 400 million yuan.

If the viewership rating is below 25%, 100 million yuan will be refunded; if it is above 30%, an additional 100 million yuan will be paid.

This is a new model pioneered by Zhou Haoran within the Red Star TV station.

The first broadcast of a Hong Kong drama carries significant risks.

This model can effectively balance the interests of both parties.

"Zhou Tai, the ratings for the first two episodes of 'The Deer and the Cauldron' are out. The ratings aren't very high, averaging only 19%."

Dong Lan came to his office to report.

"Not in a hurry."

Zhou Haoran was a little absent-minded; he was still thinking about Fudan Microelectronics.

Dong Lan chuckled and said, "Well, it's only just begun. The hype should pick up later. I don't think it will reach the popularity of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' and 'Princess Pearl,' but the 25% viewership rating baseline is still quite guaranteed."

"This is a national hit drama, there's nothing to worry about." Zhou Haoran remembered something else, "By the way, what about Jin Suo? What kind of appearances have been arranged for her?"

Dong Lan said, "Then you'll have to ask Qingwen. Last time we invited her to be a judge, the ratings broke records, and we're planning to have her come on for another episode. How about we have lunch together?"

"Okay, let's do it in the cafeteria."

Zhou Haoran accepted the proposal.

Then, at lunchtime, the group ate together in the company cafeteria and talked about the incident.

Because it was secluded, the sound was very soft.

Jia Qingwen whispered, "Jin Suo's agent is her mother. Her mother accompanied her when she came to record the show last time."

"Following you the whole time?"

Zhou Haoran frowned slightly.

Jia Qingwen said, "Yes, I followed her the whole time. I was on set when the show was being recorded. It was already late when the recording was finished. The production team had booked rooms for the judges at the film and television base, and her mother shared a room with her."

"They're pretty strict!"

Zhou Haoran was now in a bit of a predicament. With his own mother watching, he didn't know where to start.

"As someone in the industry, I know the ways things work out here, so I definitely have to keep a close eye on things."

Because Zhou Tai was paying attention to her, Jia Qingwen specifically looked into the situation.

Zhou Haoran asked curiously, "What industry insider?"

Jia Qingwen said, "Jin Suo's parents used to work in an art troupe. Her mother was also an art student, a dancer, and later went to work in the cultural bureau. Jin Suo wanted to study acting and become a star, so she almost ran away from home."

"what?"

"My parents don't agree. They know what it means to do this. A girl... well, what parent wouldn't worry about their daughter? Outsiders might not understand, but they all work in this field and know what's going on. Becoming a star isn't easy."

"Then why did she study acting?"

Zhou Haoran can understand the feelings parents have for their children.

Jia Qingwen chuckled and said, "Jin Suo insisted on learning acting no matter what... She had a good foundation, and her family saw that there was no other way, so they had to agree. Her mother quit her job and came to Haigang to accompany her daughter to study. She studied at the Xie Jin Acting School."

This school is similar to a training center; it's a vocational secondary school.

You can access it as long as you pay.

Xiao Yanzi graduated from here and then got into the Beijing Film Academy.

Zhou Haoran was somewhat surprised, "You're giving up your secure job?"

"For my daughter's sake."

Jia Qingwen sighed, having experienced this firsthand.

So is she.

Everything was for his daughter.

Zhou Haoran narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "I used to dance in an art troupe, then I worked in the cultural bureau, and now I've resigned and come to the harbor... Studying acting has cost quite a bit!"

"Give me money? Isn't that too direct?"

Jia Qingwen misunderstood, thinking that Zhou Tai was going to directly use money to bribe her.

Zhou Haoran said, "Okay, next time you record a program, go ask her. Just say you know someone who can help arrange things. If she wants to be an agent, she can go to Tangren Media and become a full-time agent. If she wants to work in an arts troupe like before, we can send her to the arts and drama troupe."

"Arrange work?"

Jia Qingwen's eyes lit up, thinking to herself that Zhou Tai really had a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

"Two people from out of town came to the harbor to make a living. They were unfamiliar with the place and the people. It's not easy being a migrant worker in Shanghai. Let's see what we can do to help them."

Zhou Haoran thought a roundabout strategy could be adopted.

Her mother used to be a dancer.

He's an expert.

Then you should understand a lot of things; there's never a free lunch in the world of fame and fortune.

"Zhou Tai, we've finished lunch. Are you free?" Encouraged by Dong Lan's gaze, Jia Qingwen finally made up her mind and took the initiative.

"what's up?"

Zhou Haoran is waiting for news from the Hong Kong government about the stock market. Recently, Hong Kong stocks have risen sharply and may break through the 1-point mark in the next few days.

It's time to redeem the HK$4 million previously invested in the market rescue.

"If you have some free time, could you take some photos for me?"

Jia Qingwen tried to remain calm, but her face was already flushed.

Zhou Haoran glanced up at her, "Taking pictures..."

Jia Qingwen bit her lip and said, "Zhou Tai, I feel pretty good today. Could you take some nude photos for me? I've never taken photos like this before."

"Okay." Zhou Haoran nodded, then looked at Dong Lan, "Are you coming too?"

Dong Lan said, "I'm not available these days, so I won't go. This is Qingwen's first time going out with you, so why don't you... why don't you take her along? I'm afraid if I go, she won't feel comfortable and might be a little shy."

Zhou Haoran looked at Jia Qingwen and said with a smile, "Editor-in-Chief Jia, are you still shy?"

"No."

Jia Qingwen lowered her eyes, looking somewhat shy.

Dong Lan suggested, "Zhou Tai, why don't you train her alone this time? Once she's used to it, we can train together."

"Okay, shall we go now? It's nearby, just a few minutes' walk away."

Zhou Haoran decided not to waste any more time.

"Ah."

Jia Qingwen stood up and left with him.

The two were able to keep their distance while walking on the street.

Once inside the apartment building, Jia Qingwen took the initiative to link arms with him.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "There's no need to be embarrassed about this. You're divorced, it's not like you're having an affair."

"I...I just feel very honored."

Jia Qingwen learned a lot from Dong Lan and knew what kind of style Zhou Tai liked. However, after saying this, she was so ashamed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, feeling that all her self-esteem had been lost.

"Yeah, you're pretty lucky." Zhou Haoran nodded. "I never intended to take Dong Lan in. She's a married woman, and I don't usually do things like that. She kept seducing me, and then one time I got drunk and let her have her way."

Jia Qingwen bit her lip. "Yes, she told me."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "So you're lucky. If I hadn't drunk too much that time, I wouldn't have touched her. I don't even play with her, so I definitely won't play with anyone she recommends."

"Zhou Tai, you can mess with me later, I'm no worse than her."

"can."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

Jia Qingwen followed him into the room.

The moment she closed the door, her heart started racing again, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Zhou Tai, should we lock the door?"

"Go take off your clothes, take a picture first, and I'll lock the door."

Zhou Haoran was very skilled at it.

Dong Lan and Lin Guiyan had both taken photos here before, so they were already quite familiar with the place.

After locking the door, he opened the safe and took out the camera.

Install the camera.

A quick glance out of the corner of my eye revealed Jia Qingwen standing quietly to my side, completely naked, her hands fidgeting as if trying to cover herself but then slowly lowering them.

Zhou Haoran looked him up and down. "Not bad."

"Zhou Tai, how do we film this?"

Jia Qingwen's heart was in her throat with nervousness.

"Let's go over there first."

Zhou Haoran pointed to the sofa.

Jia Qingwen obediently walked over, unsure of how to pose, and said worriedly, "Director Zhou, the photos are done, will anyone see them?"

"will not."

Zhou Haoran was adjusting the camera's focus. This kind of professional camera is more complicated to operate than a point-and-shoot SLR.

“Zhou Tai, if these photos get out, I’ll be too ashamed to show my face.”

When the time came, Jia Qingwen became worried again, unlike Dong Lan, Lin Guiyan, He Jin and the others who were carefree before.

"Don't worry!" Zhou Haoran arranged things like an artist. "Come here, lift one leg, put one hand on your hip... Yes, that looks beautiful, very artistic!"

"Zhou Tai, I can do the splits."

"Really?"

"I can lift my legs over my head."

"Really? Wow, that's professional! You're just as good as a dancer!"

(End of this chapter)