Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 132 I Don't Want to Go Home (Please Subscribe)

TTV is the official television station of Taiwan Province, and it's more prestigious than TVB.

However, with Hong Kong businessmen providing sponsorship, the TV station naturally attached great importance to it, and given Cao Jian's status as one of the Four Heavenly Kings, he was received with high-level protocol by the station.

"I never imagined that Mr. Cao was not only a celebrity, but also an entrepreneur."

"You flatter me. Our company is still developing and we hope to use your help to enhance the brand awareness of our products."

"I wonder what products Mr. Cao mainly deals with?"

"An electronic product called VCD."

"VCD?"

Even the heads of the film and television department and the advertising department of TTV had never heard of this product.

“Video Compact Disc”

"So there's such a thing?"

Cao Jian's English explanation surprised the other party, who looked at the young man with a look of astonishment.

How could he put the video footage on a CD?
This is so advanced!
Could it be that this Cao Jian has some connection with a major Japanese electronics manufacturer?
The person in charge of TTV immediately thought highly of Cao Jian.

Their main concern was that they didn't believe a young man from mainland China could come up with such a high-end electronic product.

The head of the advertising department immediately explained: "Our advertising sponsorship is divided into two types: regular sponsorship and special sponsorship."

Regular sponsorship means appearing in the end credits alongside other sponsors. Special sponsorship, on the other hand, will have its own independent credits section and will display your company's logo.

"How much will each cost?"

Cao Jian would certainly prefer special sponsorship, but he can't say that now.

“Regular sponsorship requires NT$800,000, while special sponsorship is priced at NT$3 million.”

After the person in charge finished stating the price, fearing that Cao Jian might think it was too high, he added, "Considering that Mr. Cao's product is a high-end new electronic product, we can give you a 20% discount."

That's two million four hundred thousand.

Cao Jian estimated the exchange rate and realized that, in fact, the special sponsorship would amount to more than 700,000 Hong Kong dollars.

This price was really not low in the 1990s.

But considering the show's popularity, it's a very good deal.

Others might not dare to take this risk, but Boss Cao does.

Back then, you couldn't fast forward when watching TV, and many people would watch the end credits, especially the special thanks, to make it easier for people to remember you.

Moreover, it's not just broadcast in Taiwan; CCTV in mainland China will also broadcast it.

This is equivalent to saving money on advertising on the central bank.

This is something that the leaders of TTV probably didn't even consider, otherwise they could have gotten it done for just over 700,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Just as Cao Jian was about to agree, Hong Zhibo, who had come along, hurriedly reminded him, "Boss, this price is a bit high. Should we reconsider?"

"What are you still considering? They've already given us a 20% discount."

Cao Jian immediately waved his hand, as if to say, "I'm the one who got ripped off."

"Mr. Cao is very straightforward. I hope our drama can help your product."

The leaders of TTV's advertising department, fearing that Cao Jian might change his mind, immediately made their position irrevocable.

Hong Zhibo sighed inwardly. His boss was such a sucker; even TVB's advertising sponsorship fees weren't this high.

"I believe you."

Cao Jian certainly didn't regret it, and even laughed, "I can sponsor any good projects in the future."

Upon hearing this, the tie-wearing man from the film and television department immediately said, "Mr. Cao's albums sell very well in Taiwan and mainland China. We have several projects in preparation this year. I wonder if Mr. Cao would be interested in starring in them?"

At this point, he suddenly remembered something and added, "If possible, you could also compose the theme song."

What dramas do you have planned for next year?

"The original plan was to make a historical drama, but Mr. Cao's performance in 'Swordsman II' sparked a martial arts craze. After we finish filming 'The Legend of the White Snake,' we plan to make another martial arts film."

"A historical drama?" "Yes, it's called 'Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin.' If Mr. Cao is willing, the male lead, Li Shimin, can appear."

"I'll definitely consider it if I have the time."

A scheduling conflict is the best excuse for an actor to decide whether or not to take on a role. Whether or not they have the time is ultimately up to them.
Cao Jian is no stranger to this version of Li Shimin, after all, the drama was filmed in his hometown provincial capital.

He also had a deep impression of Yang Jier and Empress Zhangsun in the drama.

What I remember even more vividly is the theme song, "I Can't Let Go".

Aside from the somewhat abrupt appearance of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the drama, everything else was filmed quite well.

Unfortunately, it was still completely outclassed by "Plum Blossom Mark" and "Justice Bao" in the same year.

Although he was a little envious of Fu Yiwei's Yang Jier, he was going to film a movie next year, so he decided to skip the TV series.

As for the martial arts drama they're talking about, it must be "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". We could give this drama a try and maybe even sponsor it to replace Zhao Min.

"We hope Mr. Cao can take on the role."

The people at TTV really hope to invite Tsao Chien.

He can sing, act, and is handsome, which perfectly matches their requirements for the male lead in this drama. It would be even more perfect if he could sing the theme song.

After signing the sponsorship contract and leaving TTV, Hung Chih-po said, "Boss, sponsoring a TV series for more than 20,000 NT dollars is really expensive, and it's hard to say whether this series can be introduced to the mainland."

"The cast of 'The Legend of the White Snake' is good, I'm quite optimistic about it."

"Ok."

Seeing that the boss insisted, Hong Zhibo didn't say anything more, but he wondered to himself, could it be because the boss liked Zhao Yazhi?

Although Zhao Yazhi is beautiful, she is getting older after all. Chen Derong from last time was much prettier.

On the way back to the hotel, Cao Jian said, "I asked you to come to Taiwan this time not only to discuss cooperation with TTV, but also to find out if it's possible to open a milk tea chain here, and to publish a magazine here. Also, please help me find a female student named Lin Zhiling."

"Ok."

Hong Zhibo sensed that his boss was a bit lecherous, as he was already looking for female students as soon as he arrived.

However, this seems to be normal in Hong Kong, mainly because the boss is quite young, and it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with him dating female students.

So he asked, "Boss, what school did Lin Chih-ling go to?"

"I don't know, I only know she's from Taipei, very beautiful, a campus beauty. You can ask around, I just want the results."

That's all the information Cao Jian knew. As for how his subordinates would find it, that was up to his abilities.

If we could find Lin Chih-ling, she would be the best model choice for both "Men's Style" and "YES!".

Just as he got on the bus and was about to return to the hotel, Cao Jian's mobile phone, which he had just gotten in Taiwan, rang.

"Who?"

“Brother Cao Jian, this is Lin Xinru. Are you still in Taipei? I would like to see you and talk about some things.”

Can I say this over the phone?

When Cao Jian heard the girl call him "brother," he almost got goosebumps.

"It's hard to explain over the phone, let's meet in person and talk. I'll treat you to dinner."

"Okay, then come over here, I'm at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel."

"I'll be there soon."

Lin Xinru was actually a little excited when Cao Jian invited her to meet him at the hotel.

The reason she was in such a hurry was because Cao Jian had said last time that he didn't want her to date, and she guessed that he had an ulterior motive for saying that.

That man who won't let me date must want to date me.

In that case
This Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel; I might stay there for a while.

After hailing a taxi, Lin Xinru began to plan what excuse she would use to avoid going home tonight.
(End of this chapter)