Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Lu Jiuge, unhurried, drank a cup of tea before smiling and saying:

"Old Zuo, don't be anxious, this is nothing serious. Sit down, let's have some tea and talk!"

The office fell silent instantly. Zuo Wei and the others looked at Lu Jiuge, a hint of anticipation rising in their hearts.

"Mr. Lu, do you have a solution?"

Lu Jiuge stood up and walked a few steps in the office:

"The program not only needs to proceed as scheduled, but we also need to maximize the promotional efforts, doubling the original plan!"

"As for GG sponsorship, don't worry about it. No company is willing to come in right now, so we'll just stop seeking sponsors!"

"Aren't you going to attract more investors?"

On the left are several people speaking in unison, their faces filled with shock.

"That's right!"

Lu Jiuge sat down again, staring at the group:

"Even if a solution is found in this situation, the GG sponsorship fee will be significantly reduced!"

"In that case, why not take a break? Hasn't Jiuyin Electronics always been struggling to find a way to promote its blockbuster MP3 players?"

"This time, all the slots for 'The Voice of China' have been booked by Jiuyin Electronics! From title sponsorship to interstitial appearances, and even brand exposure on the contestants' stages, everything is covered!"

"We can start the GG sponsorship work after the show airs and gains popularity! That way, we can maximize its value!"

The men on the left had their eyes light up and nodded in agreement.

"President Lu's move is brilliant! It solves the immediate crisis and also boosts Jiuyin Electronics' reputation—a win-win situation!"

These words made Zuo Wei and the others' eyes light up, and they all agreed.

Seeing that the team members were reassured, Lu Jiuge immediately gave the instructions:

"Old Zuo, arrange it immediately. Push the publicity again, emphasizing the original competition format of 'The Voice of China'!"

"Furthermore, the news that Jiuyin Electronics is the full sponsor was also released simultaneously, informing everyone that the program's schedule remains unchanged and recording will proceed as scheduled!"

"Old Liu, take the team to coordinate the recording venue and equipment, make sure everything is ready, and we can start recording at any time!"

After speaking, Lu Jiuge gave Chen Bin a special instruction and handed him a script:

"Old Chen, you're in charge of the overall management of the 'Dragon Kingdom's Got Talent' program. These are the locations where all the male characters will be shown in the program, which I've designed. Make sure they're all there!"

"I'm going to use this trick to sell the 'Voice of China' talent show for an astronomical price!"

Zuo Wei and Liu Sixi stepped forward, and after flipping through the script, the three of them looked at Lu Jiuge with disbelief:

"Mr. Lu, this is amazing! The product placement was seamlessly integrated into the entire program, from the mentors' verbal mentions to the contestants' interactions and stage props. It blended in so smoothly with the script, without feeling forced at all!"

"This isn't a variety show script, it's practically a textbook example of product placement!"

"There are just too many product placements; it's a highlight from beginning to end!"

Chen Bin, clutching the script, couldn't help but ask:

"Xiao Lu, won't viewers get tired of so many product placements and dislike the show?"

Lu Jiuge shook her head and interrupted:

"This design seems very risky, but if handled properly, the integration of GG (Girl's penis) can become a plus!"

"It looks like a lot, but it's all done cleverly. These product placements are all integrated into the program's segments; they're not forced in, but rather serve the flow. When handled well, the audience not only doesn't find them offensive, but also finds them novel—that's a plus!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze falling on Zuo Wei, and issued a direct, death order:

"Old Zuo, you need to contact Zhejiang TV right now and get them to host 'Divas Hit the Road'! His hosting skills are key to whether this show becomes a huge hit!"

Next, Lu Jiuge, based on her memory, recounted the story of how she hosted "The Voice of China" and was known as the "fastest tongue in China" in later generations.

The three listened with praise, left excitedly, and sprang into action.

With a series of instructions issued, Qianxing Media immediately sprang into action, and the work that had been stalled due to the investment crisis resumed, even becoming busier than before.

Mirror Media launched a massive publicity campaign, flooding major platforms, short video sites, and social forums with posts.

The entire internet knows that Jiuyin Electronics is the exclusive title sponsor of "The Voice of China," and that the show's schedule remains unchanged and recording will proceed as scheduled.

When the news reached a private club in Shanghai, the heads of Tianyu Media's Qianjiang branch and twelve record companies were unconcerned, their eyes filled with mockery:

"I thought Lu Jiuge had some extraordinary abilities; turns out she just sponsors her own show. Clearly, she's at her wit's end and has to pay out of her own pocket!"

Zhao Mingliang of Yawei Records sneered:

"Jiuyin Electronics? A little-known knock-off company dares to get involved in variety shows?"

"Lu Jiuge is grasping at straws in desperation. Just wait and see, this show is going to be a money-loser, and it won't be long before it's completely canceled!"

"Exactly! Without sponsorship from top-tier brands, relying entirely on its own small company, how good can the production quality be?"

"I think this 'The Voice of China' is all bark and no bite, and will only end up being a laughing stock!"

"President Qian, your move is brilliant! Let's just wait and see how you fared. Plus, you can use this opportunity to completely overshadow Lantai, and your next step forward will be just around the corner!"

……

The crowd chimed in with their own words, filling the room with mockery and disdain, as if they could already see Lu Jiuge's utter defeat.

Qian Jiang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his face was full of sneers:

"Let him record it, let him broadcast it! I want to see what kind of waves his show, without big-name sponsors or big stars backing it up, can make!"

As he spoke, he pointed to a circle of people, a sinister smile playing on his lips, his tone half mocking and half pressuring:

"I'll settle the score with him after the show flops! Then you guys can't disagree with me; you have to cooperate fully!"

The heads of twelve record companies echoed this sentiment, vowing to wait and see Lu Jiuge make a fool of himself, as if the failure of "The Voice of China" was already a foregone conclusion.

The ridicule and doubts from the outside world have not affected the pace of Qianxing Media in the slightest.

A week later, the first episode of "The Voice of China" officially began recording, with the recording venue being Zhejiang TV's professional studio.

The lighting, stage, and equipment were all in place, all the staff were in their positions, and all the contestants were present, each one full of energy.

In the backstage dressing room, Lu Jiuge called over three core contestants he had selected beforehand. These three were the key figures he had chosen to sway the atmosphere during the first episode's recording.

Today's recording of the first episode is not only related to whether the show will be a hit, but also to the next step of attracting sponsors and how many sponsors "The Voice of China" can attract, so it cannot be taken lightly.

After instructing the three on stage precautions and performance details, Lu Jiuge rushed to the mentor's preparation area.

As soon as Lu Jiuge arrived at the mentor's preparation area, before she even pushed open the door, she heard Liu Huan's voice coming from inside:

"This music talent show is amazing! This blind audition format, which doesn't look at appearance but only selects good voices, I'm determined to find some outstanding talents!"

Harlem chimed in:

"Old Liu, you're right! And haven't you all noticed that this program exudes fairness in every aspect?"

"We've been here for several days, but Lu Jiuge, the boss of Qianxing Entertainment, hasn't shown up even once. It's completely unlike back on the island, where the boss always likes to send his own people, and he starts asking them to go easy on us well in advance!"

Liu Huan smiled and continued:

"Old Ha, you're right! Although I only agreed to be a mentor because of the high appearance fee, this time, my impression of Qianxing Entertainment and Lu Jiuge has changed a lot!"

……

Hearing the conversation inside, Lu Jiuge paused slightly as she was about to push the door open.

A knowing smile flashed in her eyes as she turned to look at Chen Bin:

"Old Chen, go and invite Yehenara and Thirty-Two Lang to the rest room over there. I need to talk to them!"

"If this show wants to generate enough buzz, the two mentors need to create some highlights on stage and act out some scripts to stir up topics!"