Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 202 A beautiful woman in the North, living aloof from the world.

No. 199 Longwen Road, Xuhui Riverside, Shanghai, CCTV Yangtze River Delta Headquarters and Shanghai Station.

Lin Xingzhuo registered as a visitor, took the elevator to the fifth floor, and was interviewed by the "Cultural Interviews" program.

It's a bit of a pity that Ma Dong, the producer and host of this program, is currently preparing for the "10th Anniversary of Macau's Return to the Motherland" series.

Therefore, Lin Xingzhuo was interviewed by a substitute host.

In my previous life, I reviewed some of Ma Dong's productions, such as "Qipa Talk", "The Big Band", and "The Annual Comedy Competition".

Lin Xingzhuo could sense that Ma Dong was in a state of mental turmoil.

In other words, Ma Dong understands ordinary people, which is why he can make money, but his state of mind seems to be very painful...

Lin Xingzhuo was quite curious about this state.

Unfortunately, I still missed it...

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Lin Xingzhuo arrived at Studio 3 of the Shanghai Terminal on the fifth floor, which is equipped with lighting, a lifting stage and an LED screen system, making it suitable for both large-scale interviews and gala recordings.

The staff were busy, and Lin Xingzhuo chatted briefly with the director before observing the operation of the nation's top television station...

In my past life, my workplace had many exchange activities and social events with CCTV.

However, Lin Xingzhuo, being a beast of burden, was confined to his official duties and had neither the opportunity nor the qualification to participate...

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In fact, the way this interview was obtained was a little different from what Zhang Youqian had previously learned.

A new round of investment events at Zhuozhou Film and Television City.

The coal-based Tiger Group and CCTV representative Li Dongsheng are now irreconcilably at odds!
If it weren't for Sister Zheng, a local strongman from the pig-state, mediating, the two sides would have broken up long ago.

Under these circumstances, it's impossible to provide any resources to the artists under Tiger Capital!
Lin Xingzhuo's current resources still come from his sister-in-law, Shen Mojun.

She met Sister Zhu, the director of CCTV's program acquisition center and also the director of Channel 1, in the VIP box of the "2009 Charm·ZG Bird's Nest Concert".

The Zhu faction and the Li Dongsheng faction are vying for the position of deputy director of the advertising management center, with both sides wanting their own people to take this lucrative post.

Adhering to the principle that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Shen Mojun and Sister Zhu had a very pleasant conversation.

Lin Xingzhuo's matter is merely a small add-on to the cooperation between the two parties!
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Lin Xingzhu finished smoking a Yuxi cigarette...

At this moment, Li Bingbing entered the studio wearing a simple, solid-color, cool-toned suit with matching straight-leg trousers.

The clean lines of her outfit accentuated Li Bingbing's slender figure, making her appear as upright as bamboo. Upon seeing Lin Xingzhuo, she walked straight towards him with an aura of sharp charisma...

Yesterday, Li Bingbing was about to return to Yongkang City in a huff, but was stopped by a long-distance phone call from his sister, Li Xue.

This is a resource exchange agreed upon by the agents of both parties, Zhang Youqian and Li Xue.

Since the turn of the millennium, sales of men's luxury goods in mainland China have been steadily increasing. Montblanc executives wanted to sign a male spokesperson to compete for this market share.

Li Bingbing is Montblanc's brand ambassador for Asia and is willing to help with introductions.

In exchange, Lin Xingzhuo's team needs to share CCTV resources...

This marks Lin Xingzhuo's first time endorsing a brand across his two lifetimes!
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Li Bingbing took the initiative to break the ice, asking, "Have you ever done this kind of conversational interview before?"

Lin Xingzhuo shook his head. In his past life, he was a nuclear-powered ox or horse; how could he be qualified to be interviewed?!
If you suddenly agree to an interview, there's only one truth!
A major accident has occurred within the department!
Someone has to take the blame!
The most typical example is Section Chief Ma.

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Seeing Lin Xingzhuo's dazed expression, Li Bingbing softened a little.

During filming, she also heard Andy Lau mention the tragedy of Yang Lijuan's incident.

Tony Leung Ka-fai also mentioned that after filming "The Lover," he encountered extreme fans at Nice Airport in France...

Okay! I'm starting to forgive this guy!

She sings well and is captivating; by any measure, she has many advantages...

Perhaps attracting a fanatical fan is an inevitable curse for big stars?
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Li Bingbing said, "I've been interviewed by Global People magazine and Oriental Morning Post before, so I have some experience in this area..."

Although Lin Xingzhuo had watched interview programs such as "Thirteen Invitations," "Qiang Qiang San Ren Xing," "Talking to Strangers," and "My Bronze Age," and had also reviewed some of the projects, he had zero practical experience and was still a bit unsure. He urgently needed some experience to guide him.

Lin Xingzhuo humbly asked, "Bingbing, could you teach me a little something? How exactly do I do it?"

Li Bingbing nodded in satisfaction and said, "First of all, during the interview, show respect through your language."

Lin Xingzhuo asked, "Language feedback?"

Li Bingbing said, "For example, the other party puts forward a point of view."

"You can say things like, 'I understand your concerns, I agree with your point of view, and I also have these anxieties.'"

"In short, it's about expressing empathy and avoiding confrontation."

"Also, when faced with unexpected problems, use self-deprecation and lighthearted banter to shift the focus."

Lin Xingzhu silently noted it down: "To myself, this method is not bad..."

Li Bingbing recalled the unpleasant experience he had suffered and reminded him, "And these talk show hosts often use affirmative sentences followed by interrogative sentences to set up topic traps."

Lin Xingzhuo exhaled a puff of smoke: "A topic trap?"

Li Bingbing said, "When I was filming 'The Knot,' a reporter asked me, 'I heard you admire actress Zhang Yu. What do you think of her recent news?'"

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Li Bingbing was referring to an incident in 2006 where actress Zhang Yu publicly released a recording of her audition with director Huang Jianzhong, accusing him of luring her into auditions with promises of roles, which he ultimately failed to fulfill.

He also revealed that he had auditioned with 39 directors, including Huang Jianzhong, Zhang Jizhong, and Yu Min, and exposed 20 videotapes and audiotapes, as well as four guarantee letters!

The incident caused a major upheaval in the entertainment industry, creating a sensation!

Zhang Jizhong claimed: "Zhang Yu has affected the entire entertainment industry with her own affairs; she's like a rotten apple spoiling the whole barrel! She must be blacklisted!"

Famous actress Liu Xiaoqing also spoke out: "I have never heard of any unspoken rules. Everyone here is honest and clean! Such a thing would never happen in the entertainment industry!"

Xu Qing, who became famous for playing Princess Liyang in "The Emperor's Shadow," also spoke out: "I guarantee with my integrity! The directors are all innocent! She is just a greedy and crazy woman!"

The other actors not only refused to testify for Zhang Yu, but also voiced their criticisms:
"So cunning, yet they don't even know how to be a decent human being!!"

"She won't succeed in using such methods to gain fame or extort money!"

"The videotape was filmed without the consent of the parties involved! It was illegally recorded! It cannot be used as evidence!"

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Lin Xingzhuo asked curiously, "So how did you respond?"

Li Bingbing said, "I said Changyu is delicious, and I support domestic products!"

Lin Xingzhuo: “…”

After chatting for a while, Lin Xingzhuo gradually understood the core techniques.

When faced with a "yes or no" question from a reporter or host, answer "or" whenever possible!

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While Li Bingbing was enthusiastically sharing his experience in dealing with reporters and hosts.

A CCTV director stepped forward, interrupting Li Bingbing's lecture, and led the two into the program recording area.

Lin Xingzhuo saw the substitute host in front of him.

He was stunned for a moment...

North of the strait! Li Hong is the most beautiful!
The substitute host in front of me is actually Li Hong!!
She wore a fitted suit that perfectly accentuated her slender waistline, paired with a white shirt with a floral collar, which made her look elegant and poised.

Her signature big, wavy hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders, and her full red lips and deep, dark eyes created a striking and elegant look.

It can be said that there is a beautiful woman in the North, living aloof and independent!

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Li Hong's initial interviews mainly focused on Li Bingbing, while Lin Xingzhuo just sat on the sidelines, observing and idling...

Li Bingbing truly lives up to her title as Huayi Brothers' top female star; she handled the reporter interview flawlessly and with complete ease.

Lin Xingzhuo watched the two masters exchange blows and communicate, but it was a bit tedious and boring.

Faced with Li Bingbing, whom she couldn't defeat after a long struggle, Li Hong changed her approach.

I started chatting with Lin Xingzhuo...

(End of this chapter)