How can you become a star without money?

Chapter 13 If you touch my wings, I will destroy your paradise.

Revise the draft.

This is an extremely sensitive matter for writers.

Especially for writers who have already achieved a certain level of success and social status, they are often arrogant and conceited. Trying to revise their manuscripts is tantamount to slapping them in the face.

Li Ying is undoubtedly this type of writer.

Therefore, Wang Yao's behavior can be described as presumptuous.

"Here you go." Li Ying found a pen and handed it to him.

"Thank you." Wang Yao took it, wrote a string of answers after the question, and handed it to Li Ying. "Director Li, I hope this Q&A topic can be kept."

Li Ying took it and glanced at it. Her slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and then her expression became increasingly solemn.

"What's wrong?" He Jiong asked curiously, leaning over to whisper, "A person isn't born a woman; she becomes a woman."

Being a woman is not a gender, but a state of being.

People confine women to the kitchen or boudoir, yet are surprised by their limited perspective.

People broke her wings, yet lamented that she could not fly.

Hopefully, people will open up a future for her, so she will never be forced to stay in the present again.

He is a top-notch host, and his ability to read poetry is basically muscle memory.

"Did you write this?" Li Ying asked, somewhat surprised.

“It’s a collection of ideas from Simone de Beauvoir’s *The Second Sex*, which I’ve combined to create a short poem that seems quite fitting for answering this question,” Wang Yao said with a smile.

"What a beautiful poem! But let alone boys, even most girls don't know Simone de Beauvoir. Mr. Wang has a very broad knowledge base," He Jiong exclaimed.

Simone de Beauvoir is a rather controversial female writer, so she has little influence in China, but she has a great influence among certain special groups.

"That's a brilliant answer. It can make Qu Shou's image lean more towards that of an artsy young woman, since that's the vibe she gives off on Weibo. However, this viewpoint is also easy to make a fuss about and could be controversial. Mr. Wang, you should think it through," Li Ying replied.

My mind had already automatically generated a heated article about the conflict between male and female professions. The question in the script was designed to use the fact that female models are in the public eye to provoke the audience's desire to express their traditional stereotypes about women.

Originally, she hoped that Qu Shou would prefer to be a traditional woman who supports her husband and raises her children, a beautiful model who is both elegant in public and capable in the kitchen, which would fit the fantasies of all male viewers and the perceptions of female viewers.

However, if Wang Yao's answer is used, there is a risk of challenging traditional etiquette.

From the program's perspective, she was naturally happy to see it happen. After all, the more people discuss this topic, the higher the program's viewership and the more advertising revenue it generates. As for Qu Shou's public opinion risks, they have nothing to do with their program team.

Variety shows are all about profiting from tragedy.

Qu Shou looked at Wang Yao with a hint of emotion in his eyes.

She was unaware of the public opinion impact that the poem would have; she simply felt that the poem inexplicably resonated with her state of mind, as if it had been tailor-made for her.

Her experiences over the past year have left her physically and mentally exhausted. She knows that her mindset has changed, but she doesn't know what those changes are. She can't express them, and the pressure in her heart is making it hard to breathe.

But this poem made her want to cry, like a lone bird that had been separated from its flock finally finding a companion.

He seems to understand me.

The greatness of language lies in the fact that different people can interpret it in completely different ways.

Li Ying saw opposition, Qu Shou saw empathy, and Nazha saw wings.

When she heard the poem, she only caught the keyword "wings" and immediately thought of her QQ space post: "If you touch my wings, I will destroy your paradise."

Brother Wang Yao is so cultured!

"Our theme this time is 'Falling in Love with Your Beauty.' Qu Shou's introduction is that she is a grassroots blogger and a car model. However, there is relatively little content about her blogger persona in the whole program. Actually, we want the audience to have a deeper understanding of her blogger persona. As for her appearance and career, there is no need to highlight them too much," Wang Yao explained with a smile.

"Mr. Wang majored in communication studies?" Li Ying's eyes showed a hint of appreciation.

“I majored in foreign trade e-commerce,” Wang Yao replied.

"A very trendy major." Li Ying paused for a moment, then nodded. "I think this change is great. Any other questions?"

"Thank you, Director Li." Wang Yao looked at Qu Shou. "What do you think?"

Qu Shou, still immersed in his own little world, was startled and hurriedly shook his head, "I'm fine with anything."

She never expected that Wang Yao would actually ask for her opinion.

"I reckon Shou Shou will gain a lot more followers on Weibo after the show airs. Let's follow each other then so I can get some followers too," He Jiong said, trying to ease the tension.

They chatted again in the lounge, and soon the other hosts also came to work. Since it was a rehearsal, everyone was dressed casually and without makeup.

During Qu Shou's rehearsal, Zhang Xinyu proactively added Wang Yao's contact information, saying, "Mr. Wang, could you please take a look at the script and see if there are any adjustments needed?"

Wang Yao had a good impression of her. Although there were many twists and turns, given her background, the fact that she made it to the end was enough to show that she was a woman with clear goals and ambition.

"Judging from the script, your goal is to clarify the rumors about your plastic surgery, which is an attractive topic. There's nothing that needs to be changed."

"If you find it boring, you can add some beauty tips. You were known for your figure before, so you can talk more about that," Wang Yao analyzed and said.

"Share?" Zhang Xinyu asked, puzzled.

“You only have 20 minutes for your individual presentations, which includes the host's segment. You only have 10 minutes to actually showcase your abilities. In such a short time, don't try to convey too much information. Just focus on one point and let the audience feel it,” Wang Yao explained.

“I understand. Since plastic surgery is something everyone cares about, I just need to share the parts that everyone cares about and add some supporting evidence for my point of view, right?” Zhang Xinyu’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Zhang understands very well. Compared to a comprehensive presentation, focusing on a single point is more likely to leave an impression on the audience.” Wang Yao smiled.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Wang. I really envy Shou Shou for having a leader like you. My supervisor only shows up when assigning tasks, and I never see him otherwise. I feel like I'm being left to my own devices," Zhang Xinyu sighed.

"That means Miss Zhang's career is going very well. You'll start to have a headache when the person in charge starts dragging you into meetings every day," Wang Yao said with a smile.

"Is that young girl also an artist from your company? She's very pretty," Zhang Xinyu asked, pointing to Nazha taking photos in the audience.

“Yes, bring her here to broaden her horizons,” Wang Yao replied.

“I have a game endorsement ad coming up, and I’m looking for a suitable actress. Mr. Wang, are you interested? I can recommend this young lady for an audition,” Zhang Xinyu said enthusiastically.

"A game?" Wang Yao raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

This is a money-making industry! Oh, and the iPhone 4 is coming out this year, which is good for the mobile game industry.

"Sure, I'll take her to see if it's suitable," Wang Yao said dismissively.

The two chatted for a while, then Qu Shou finished his rehearsal and Zhang Xinyu took the stage.

Wang Yao greeted Li Ying and the others, then took Qu Shou and Nazha and her daughter to dinner. Qu Shou, who was preparing for a filming appearance, skipped dinner and went back to the hotel to rest.

Wang Yao took Nazha and her daughter to a well-established restaurant.

"Oh, here you go." After ordering, Wang Yao handed Nazha a set of autographed photos from the Happy Family. He knew Nazha was too shy to ask for them, so he got them for her.

"What is this? Wow! An autographed photo! Mr. Wang, I love you!" Naza exclaimed excitedly.

"Tsk, keep your voice down." Nazha's mother playfully punched her daughter, then turned and sighed, "I saw the scene in person today and realized that being a celebrity is really not easy. Qu Shou and Zhang Xinyu are already famous enough in the modeling world, but they are still very cautious on TV, almost like background figures."

Seeing these things with her own eyes, she realized that she had underestimated the entertainment industry; it was completely different from the atmosphere at the TV station in Urumqi.

At the same time, she was also very glad that she listened to Wang Yao's advice and did not blindly sign with a management company. Otherwise, for an ordinary family like theirs with little influence, the road ahead would have been unimaginably difficult.

"That's normal. The entertainment industry is fiercely competitive. After all, China has a huge population. Even if you only find one in ten thousand outstanding talents, you'd still find tens of thousands of people. But there are only so many job opportunities. You can imagine the price you have to pay to get those opportunities."

Look at the other female host on stage, Wu Xin. Don't be fooled by her seemingly wooden posture; she also fought her way through countless competitions in the host talent show. She's not incompetent, nor is she truly dull-witted.
"It's just that her position only allows her to play a fool, and playing a fool well is a skill in itself, let alone doing it for nearly ten years," Wang Yao chuckled.

After hearing this, Nazha's mother suddenly realized, "No wonder the eloquent girl in the dressing room became so dazed on stage. So she was just acting!"

"The role requires it. In this industry, once you're on stage, there's only the role," Wang Yao said with a slight smile.

"Indeed, it's very complicated, completely different from being a model." Naza's mother frowned, her gaze towards her daughter filled with worry.

“Nazha is still young, she has time to plan slowly. After all, even if she doesn’t enter the entertainment industry, she will still need to play a role in the workplace. Society is also a big stage,” Wang Yao comforted her.

"Xiao Yao sees things very clearly." Nazha's mother found Wang Yao more and more pleasing to the eye.

“Nazha is very attractive. Before Director Li left, he told me that the director would give Nazha some audience shots tomorrow, since it’s not easy to find such a beautiful audience member,” Wang Yao said with a smile.

"That's wonderful, thank you for your trouble," Naza's mother said with a smile.

"Maybe Nazha will have a chance to stand on stage someday, and that would be a surprise," Wang Yao said with a smile.

"Then I'll definitely be the first to thank President Wang!" Naza mumbled, her mouth greasy from eating.

"No need for that, just work hard and earn more money," Wang Yao said with a light laugh.

After dinner, Wang Yao took Nazha and her daughter for a stroll around Orange Isle and took photos.

Back at the hotel, the little girl happily showed off the autographed photos and check-in photos to her friends on QQ.

I sent it to my best friend first.

Best friend: ??! Is that really He Jiong's autograph?! Oh my god, isn't he incredibly handsome?!

Naza: He's even more handsome than he looks on TV, and his skin is amazing. He seems shorter, though, not even as tall as me. But he's a really nice guy, funny, and even bought me some juice.

Best friend: Waaaaah, that brat is so lucky! She actually got to record a scene for "Happy Camp."

Naza: Hmph, not only did I watch, but Wang Yao also got the production team to give me screen time! You might see me on TV on the 16th!

'My best friend said: Your boss is really reliable. You definitely need to get along well with him and not say anything that might offend him. If he were handsome, you could try seducing him.'

Naza: "Pah, pah, pah! You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth. He probably wouldn't even look at me. You have no idea how sought-after he is. Qu Shou and Zhang Xinyu were constantly around him, Xie Na and Wu Xin even added him on their own initiative, and even that seemingly fierce female director was chatting and laughing with him."

Best friend: Of course! Who wouldn't want to know a rich, handsome guy? You've got a real advantage, being so close to him. Besides, they're all older women; your biggest advantage is your youth!

Naza: You're being a bit harsh! But I'm completely afraid to talk to him; there's a strange sense of oppression about me.

My best friend said: "This is how pathetic it is to have a crush."

Naza: Get out!

"Stop playing on your phone, go wash up and go to bed. You have to record a show tomorrow morning. You ate so many spicy foods today, you'll be crying if you get pimples tomorrow." Nazha's mother saw her daughter still playing on her phone after taking a shower.

"Coming, coming." Naza put down her phone and went into the bathroom.

After taking a shower, amidst the swirling smoke, Nazha looked at herself in the mirror and chuckled to herself.

My best friend is right; I do have a lot of advantages.

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(End of this chapter)