My wife is in my arms

Chapter 1579 Night Diner Part 1
While Zhang You was busy preparing for the recording of "Voices from Abroad".

domestic.

A TV series has officially started airing on television.

This TV series, adapted and produced by the famous actress Huang Qi, has attracted much attention from many people in the industry since its premiere. This is because, before the project was even approved, a big investor had subtly expressed his skepticism about the show.

However, this did not deter Huang Qi's ambition to transform from a professional actor into a capitalist. To this end, he did not hesitate to use his own money to make up for the funds withdrawn by the investors, making him, who originally had a small investment, the largest investor in this TV series.

In order to ensure the smooth completion of the filming, he even mortgaged his own mansion.

Besides.

He leveraged his extensive network of connections to get many well-known actors to make cameo appearances in the TV series. It's fair to say he used every possible means to secure this role.

Today is the day for the official test results.

Located in a simply decorated apartment in Dongcheng District, the apartment is in a relatively remote location, but the prices here are by no means cheap, with prices per square meter exceeding 100,000 yuan. This particular apartment is a two-story mixed-use building, approximately 200 square meters, and with the renovations, it cost nearly 40 million yuan.

now.

The refrigerator door in the living room on the first floor was opened, and Liu Ling, who was about 1.7 meters tall and rather thin, took out a stack of beer and handed it to a somewhat chubby man next to her.

"Was the filming a little too fast!?"

Du Hai spoke up.

"It will be soon indeed."

Liu Ling and Du Hai had only recently returned. The main reason was that the two were not only investors in the TV series "Night Diner," but also good friends of Huang Qi, so Huang Qi dragged them out to promote it.

Although the investment percentage wasn't high, it was still real money poured in. It would be a lie to say she didn't care. Hearing Du Hai say that, Liu Ling nodded helplessly.

Although Liu Ling knew that Huang Qi's drama was a situational drama without large scenes, and that it would be filmed in one place, so the filming would be quick, she did not expect it to be this quick.

Even during the Chinese New Year, the crew of "Night Diner" did not stop working, but the speed was still a bit frightening. In three months, a 40-episode TV series was completed, including post-production editing and promotion.

This made Liu Ling, who was already not very hopeful, even less hopeful. Huang Qi was clearly messing things up. Even if the quality of TV series and movies is not directly related to the filming, there are still many indirect relationships. Liu Ling did not believe that Huang Qi did not understand the principle of "slow and steady wins the race".

"How's that person doing participating in 'Voices from Abroad' abroad!?"

As the two sat on the sofa and turned on the TV, drinking beer while waiting for "Night Diner" to start, Du Hai asked.

"I heard that during the filming of the first episode, he completely overwhelmed Taylor and Katie, leaving them utterly defenseless."

Mention this matter.

Liu Ling's mood, which had been somewhat sour due to his investment in "Night Diner," instantly improved. He was genuinely happy for Zhang You, and besides being friends with him, he also hoped that Zhang You could truly become an international superstar.

"real!?"

Du Hai was somewhat skeptical.

"Whether it's true or not, I only heard it from someone in the industry," Liu Ling replied.

He wasn't entirely clear on the specifics.

"I don't think it's true. That's Taylor Williams. In terms of influence and appeal, Zhang You is no match for her..."

Before Du Hai could finish speaking, Liu Ling raised her can of beer and clinked it against his, interrupting him directly. She said, "Don't think like that. He can't be judged by common sense. During the second season of 'Special Voice,' who would have thought that even the queen of pop, Liu Fei, wouldn't be a match for him? Not only did I not expect it, but even Director Ning didn't expect it. Do you know what Director Ning and the chief planner, Xu Hanwen, said before the third season of 'Special Voice' premiered? He said that the third season could do without anyone, but it couldn't do without Zhang You. He said that without him, the ratings would definitely drop. And you saw it—it plummeted. Although there were issues with Director Yang and Yan Xiaoli, we know very well that Yan Xiaoli is just a host. Even if it does have some impact on the show, once the hype dies down, can the show's quality still be like the second season? There is an impact, but it's limited."

"Then your station still won't pay them their appearance fee?"

Du Hai replied.

"That's how TV stations are. Some old fogies stay in high positions. Not only do they not bring new ideas to the station, but they also resist new things. In particular, their thinking is outdated. They think that Zhang You became popular because of 'Special Voice,' so Zhang You should be grateful and ask for less appearance fee."

Liu Ling took a couple of swigs of beer and continued, "But they don't seem to consider this question: why could Zhang You become so popular and rise to stardom so quickly, while others couldn't?! Zhang You did become a sensation because of the second season of 'The Voice of China,' but that was a mutually beneficial relationship. Without him, Faye Wong wouldn't have participated, and Zheng Tiannan wouldn't have emerged. 'The Voice of China' is a prime example. So even if Zhang You hadn't become a sensation with the second season of 'The Voice of China,' he would have found another way to rise to fame. Some people are determined to succeed, and no one can stop them. You know what happened afterward; he quickly became a financial tycoon. Director Ning tried several times to invite him back, but he refused because he knew Zhang You no longer needed the appearance fee."

"But you admit that he did become a sensation because of the second season of 'The Voice'."

Du Hai put down his beer, tore open a chicken foot, and started gnawing on it.

"hehe"

Liu Ling didn't argue with Du Hai about this issue.

This is the thinking of a small minority in the industry; most people know that... The second season of "Special Voice" was just a lucky way for Zhang You to become famous, but it was not his only way.

Because their subsequent development did indeed take a different path.

Aside from being a singer, he wrote the scripts for three blockbuster movies and even invested in them. Then he wrote "The Voice of China," a music variety show that has been recorded for three seasons. Each season has a better rating than the last. The second season was weaker than "Special Voice," but the third season, which has already aired three episodes as of the day before yesterday, has already surpassed the average ratings of the second season of "Special Voice."

Another hit music variety show.

Ironically, the idea for "The Voice of China" was written by Zhang You, and it was also a joint investment between him and Tianyu Entertainment. Last month, many people at the station learned about the advertising sponsorship fees for the third season of "The Voice of China" and were extremely envious.

While feeling envious.

It's also a pity for "Special Voice".

This show could have been recorded for many seasons and become another stable source of revenue for the station, but it was ruined so quickly.

The station director and the host's scandals.

This scandal is still being mentioned, and the phrase "I didn't bring my medicine today, and I just spaced out for a moment" has become a popular internet meme.

immediately.

The theme song from the TV series "Night Diner" is playing.

(End of this chapter)