My Wife is a Big Star Chapter 113 : Talk Show

Chapter 113 - Talk Show

Zhaonan Satellite TV's viewership ratings were decent, and it could be considered well-known among the satellite TV channels.

However, its reputation did not match its fa.

There were quite a few reasons for this, such as exaggerated promotional slogans and various kinds of clout-chasing and hype; but the most important one was its replication of foreign programs.

For many of the programs that beca massive hits on Zhaonan Satellite TV, you could find their prototypes abroad.

Chen Ran had researched Zhaonan Satellite TV and naturally knew all this. For example, the 'Super Nova Draft' that was popular for a ti was almost a complete copy of the foreign show 'Radiant Light'.

The key point was that even after being scolded by people, Zhaonan Satellite TV still wouldn't admit it.

In the end, it wasn't until the foreign copyright holders filed a lawsuit that Zhaonan Satellite TV finally began reaching out to obtain authorization.

This kind of "boarding the train first and buying the ticket later" situation didn't just happen once or twice.

For copyrights they could obtain cheaply, they would import them; for those they couldn't get, they would just copy them first and talk later.

When the copyright holders eventually sued and an agreent still couldn't be reached, Zhaonan Satellite TV would act completely shalessly.

At worst, they would just revamp the show, altering the parts that involved the core copyrights—changing the soup but not the water.

But as long as there were no legal issues, they would continue producing it.

Anyway, because the audience had been following it closely before, they would continue watching even if it was revamped. Their goal had been achieved.

Zhaonan Satellite TV's poor reputation mostly stemd from this.

And Wang Mingyi was considered a planner who truly embodied the essence of Zhaonan Satellite TV.

In his previous 'Love Connection', you could see it drew inspiration from foreign programs, but this kind of referencing couldn't be judged as plagiarism.

So, despite Chen Ran having the advantage of an entire world, in reality, Wang Mingyi was not inferior to him.

It was precisely because of this ethos at Zhaonan Satellite TV that Chen Ran, when considering 'If You Are the One', hesitated for only a mont before directly vetoing it.

If he really brought this program out, the public opinion on the internet would probably never quiet down.

Director Zhang had also learned of this news. At first, he frowned, but then he felt that Chen Ran wouldn't necessarily lose.

He had a sowhat blind trust in Chen Ran. As long as this kid was given an opportunity, he would definitely grasp it firmly and climb faster than anyone else.

However, the fact that Wang Mingyi would actually compete for a small production was sothing he hadn't expected.

In the end, he could only sigh in lantation that the competition in the satellite TV channel was indeed quite fierce. If Chen Ran really went there, he didn't know if he would be able to get used to it.

What he worried about was Chen Ran's personality. Ever since the public channel, it had been his conscious effort to push Chen Ran upward.

Otherwise, with Chen Ran's indifferent and uncompetitive nature, it might have taken him so more ti to get this opportunity.

Satellite TV Channel.

Wang Mingyi also learned the news that Chen Ran was going to compete for the late-night slot, and he wasn't surprised at all.

In the near term, if Chen Ran wanted to enter the satellite TV channel, this was his only opportunity.

As for major productions, even he, Wang Mingyi, was still lacking in qualifications, making it even more impossible for Chen Ran.

"Chen Ran..." Wang Mingyi chewed on this na, feeling slightly unreconciled.

If Chen Ran hadn't appeared out of nowhere, the Best Planner award given by the station would likely have gone to him, and he would have had the opportunity to compete for a major production.

Now, it had all gone up in smoke.

The programs planned by the satellite TV channel in the near term were only these two; the rest were all old programs, so his turn wouldn't co at all.

This forced him to have to compete for this late-night slot that he previously looked down upon.

But this was fine too. If he did a good job with the late-night slot, the station would inevitably see his abilities.

Gold will always shine.

As for Chen Ran, he admitted that this person had so ability.

But he only ca from a local channel and hadn't been polished in a satellite TV channel; his vision and scope definitely had limitations.

Coupled with the fact that the program's budget was very small, he would certainly be constrained.

He had lost once at the annual eting; this ti, he would not lose again!

……

Lin Fan asked in disbelief, "Chen Ran, I heard Wang Mingyi is also participating. Is it true or false?"

Wang Mingyi had considerable seniority and was a veteran. The programs he produced in the past were also not bad. Why would he think of coming to do a late-night slot?

Lin Fan couldn't figure it out.

Chen Ran glanced at him. This guy's information was truly a bit well-inford. Having a director for a father indeed had many benefits.

"It's true, the director just told ," Chen Ran said.

Lin Fan frowned: "This will be tough to handle."

Chen Ran said, "There's nothing tough about it. With such limited funding, the program is destined to be a small production. It just cos down to each person relying on their own abilities."

Lin Fan felt helpless. Here he was worrying for Chen Ran, yet the guy's mindset was very relaxed. It was a classic case of the emperor not being in a hurry, but the eunuch worrying himself to death.

Chen Ran glanced at Lin Fan. If he really went to the satellite TV channel, 'I Love Rembering Lyrics' would definitely be handed over to Lin Fan in the future.

He had spent the most ti with Chen Ran, and having put his heart into learning, he understood 'I Love Rembering Lyrics' inside and out. By the sa logic, he was also handling 'Challenge the Microphone' very well.

When he beca the chief planner then, Lin Fan could be considered to have fulfilled his original wish.

Of course, the prerequisite for all of this was that Chen Ran could erge victorious in the competition against Wang Mingyi and the others, and successfully enter the satellite TV channel.

Over the next two days, Chen Ran practically handed all his work over to Lin Fan, letting him run things. This was both to observe his abilities and to free up ti for himself to write the proposal.

Lin Fan knew what Chen Ran was thinking and had no complaints; instead, he felt a bit weird in his heart.

In the beginning, when the two were competing for the chief planner position, he hadn't been convinced by Chen Ran. Later, he was astonished by the proposal for 'I Love Rembering Lyrics'.

Subsequently, during their work, he felt admiration for Chen Ran's abilities and learned a lot of things himself.

Now, the relationship between the two was very good, and they could be considered fairly good friends.

If Chen Ran really went to the satellite TV channel and both sides beca busy with their respective work, it was hard to say whether their relationship could remain the sa as it was now.

……

After getting off work, Chen Ran arrived at the Zhang family ho.

His sister, Chen Yao, had already gone back the day before yesterday. The Lantern Festival was coming up right away. Chen Ran couldn't go back, but Chen Yao definitely had to.

Zhang Ruyi was pulled into the kitchen by Aunt Yun to help out, while Chen Ran chatted with Director Zhang about the program.

He had said that once he had an idea written out, he would co over to discuss it with Director Zhang; this was not a lie.

"The others are fine, but the key is this Wang Mingyi. You have to work a bit harder and not let your guard down," Director Zhang reminded him.

Chen Ran nodded and smiled, "I didn't feel confident, so as soon as I thought of a program, I imdiately ca to ask Uncle for guidance."

"You brat, still flattering at a ti like this," Director Zhang laughed in exasperation.

Over the past two days, Chen Ran had pretty much finished writing the proposal, and he handed it to Director Zhang.

Director Zhang was used to Chen Ran's speed in writing programs, so he wasn't surprised now. He took it, opened it, and took a look.

He was slightly stunned, reading it out with so lack of understanding: "Late-night talk show? What is this?"

This world didn't have talk shows, so Director Zhang naturally didn't understand.

Chen Ran explained, "Roughly speaking, it's similar to solo cross-talk."

Solo cross-talk?

Director Zhang glanced at Chen Ran. Although they said the budget was small and they needed to save money, it shouldn't be done like this, right?

A solo cross-talk performance, if put on TV, would anyone watch it?

Seeing Director Zhang's confusion, Chen Ran smiled and said, "Uncle, take a look at the content first."

The title was just sothing Chen Ran ca up with casually; he definitely wouldn't use this na when the ti ca.

The key point was still the content.