Chapter 138 - This Is Very Uncle Zhang
Chen Ran certainly didn't know the program was viewed as a threat by others, even causing the 'Magic Cute Babies' program crew to prepare an early revamp.
Once the station's promotion rolls out next week, the viewership ratings hitting 0.7% is an obvious matter.
And the audience positioning of the 'Zhou Zhou Show' and 'Magic Cute Babies' is different; no matter how high the other party's viewership ratings are, it won't ss up their rhythm.
After the viewership ratings rose this episode, their program's comrcial slots were finally sold out. From this mont on, their program started making money.
The news was brought over by Director Wu Tao. He laughed:
"Our program is starting to make money, we don't have to worry about being axed midway anymore."
Him saying these words made everyone think back to the premiere, and they all couldn't help but laugh.
They used to have this worry, but with the current viewership ratings, unless they actively courted disaster, it was basically impossible.
'Magic Cute Babies' has been running for a few years and can still hold steady; their 'Zhou Zhou Show' can do the sa.
Chen Ran asked, "Director Wu, we have comrcials, but what about title sponsorship?"
He cared more about this; having title sponsorship was the bulk of the money.
Director Wu Tao shook his head and said:
"The title sponsorship fees offered by others were too low, so we didn't reach an agreent. We want to wait a bit longer. Our program's viewership ratings are climbing steadily right now, so we aren't worried about not having a brand for title sponsorship."
Chen Ran smiled and said, "We will strive to do the program well. If possible, Director Wu, you should apply for budget again. Now that we've attracted comrcials, who knows, the station might be happy and just give it. Our program still has quite a lot of content; more budget makes it easier to operate."
Director Wu Tao nodded. Having produced programs for so many years, he knew this without Chen Ran needing to say it.
Not to ntion he also wanted to concentrate on operating the program's Weibo, and even have Zhou Zhou cooperate with promotion on Weibo. If there was more money, he even wanted to buy a trending search spot once to test the effect.
But this requires quite a lot of money. Don't look at them having quite a bit of budget now; they still wouldn't dare use it so recklessly.
The 'Zhou Zhou Show' was considered to be on the right track, but Chen Ran constantly reminded everyone not to relax for even a mont.
The program's current results were all based on the foundation of good program content. Promotion is very important, but the most important thing is still the content.
Fortunately, everyone had experienced the rock bottom together during the premiere, so no one got carried away because of the program's results.
As the program's fa on Weibo grew bigger and bigger, Chen Ran also beca more cautious when writing the scripts. Although their program was known for being bold, they couldn't cross the line; this was the most fundantal principle.
Sailing a ship carefully allows it to sail for ten thousand years—Chen Ran knew this logic of being better safe than sorry.
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In the afternoon, Chen Ran was discussing the script with Zhou Zhou.
Although Zhou Zhou was just a host, in the 'Zhou Zhou Cos to Visit' program, he was heavily involved in the script; only this way could it fit his style.
For the 'Zhou Zhou Show', Chen Ran wasn't at ease handing it entirely over to Zhou Zhou, but he would listen to his opinions to make changes, making it fit his personal style better.
When it was almost ti to get off work, Zhou Zhou saw Chen Ran frequently checking the ti and asked:
"Teacher Chen, if you have sothing to do, you can leave first. I will ponder the script when I go back tonight, and discuss it with you again tomorrow."
Chen Ran didn't hesitate either, nodding and saying, "Alright, then I'll get off work first. See you tomorrow, Teacher Zhou."
"See you tomorrow!" Zhou Zhou said politely.
Chen Ran arrived at the entrance of the TV station and called Director Zhang.
Director Zhang said, "Chen Ran ah, I had so things to do and left early."
"Ah?"
Chen Ran was dazed. Usually, if he said he was going to the Zhang family ho, Director Zhang would wait for him.
It had never been like this ti, where he would leave early.
Moreover, even if sothing ca up, with Uncle Zhang's temper, he would at least notify him, right?
Leaving without saying a word, this was very un-Uncle Zhang!
Chen Ran couldn't figure it out, and prepared to take a taxi over himself.
But as he walked to the entrance of the TV station, he froze again, his eyes staring wide in disbelief.
Parked at the entrance was that car he couldn't be more familiar with.
Chen Ran hurriedly jogged over and pulled open the car door. Who else could be sitting in the driver's seat but Zhang Fanzhi?
The weather was already starting to turn hot now. She was wearing a white T-shirt with a black casual blazer over it. The fair skin on her neck was set off to be very conspicuous. She wore a mask on her face, her eyes looking at Chen Ran without blinking.
Although he couldn't see her expression, Chen Ran could still read a hint of a smile from it.
This sudden sense of pleasant surprise made Chen Ran's mood beco cheerful. He let out a forceful breath before getting into the car, unable to resist asking:
"Didn't we agree you would only arrive tonight? How co you're here already? Why didn't you send a ssage in advance?!"
Last night, Chen Ran knew she would be coming back today, but Zhang Fanzhi said she would only arrive at night, which was why Chen Ran had asked Uncle Zhang to wait for him so they could go together.
He never expected that Zhang Fanzhi would not only co back early, but also drive to the TV station.
Now Chen Ran finally knew why Director Zhang had left early. It turned out he had known all along that Zhang Fanzhi was back. This was indeed very Uncle Zhang!
When Chen Ran closed the car door, Zhang Fanzhi pulled down her mask, revealing her beautiful face.
Hearing Chen Ran ask so many questions in a row, she tilted her head and asked, "So many questions, are you unhappy?"
Chen Ran found it amusing; did he look like he was unhappy?
"It's just too unexpected!" Chen Ran laughed, "I thought you would only arrive tonight. Suddenly seeing your car, I was indeed startled for a mont."
Zhang Fanzhi asked, "Did it scare you?"
Chen Ran emphasized, "It's not the shock of being scared, but the shock of a pleasant surprise!"
Being stared at by him, Zhang Fanzhi sowhat unnaturally turned her head to look straight ahead, and gave an 'mm', saying, "As long as it didn't scare you."
As she spoke, she started the car and slowly drove forward.
Chen Ran asked, "Did Sister Lin co with you this ti?"
"No, just Xiao Qin and ."
Hearing that Tao Lin didn't co, Chen Ran visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Fanzhi caught a glimpse of this expression of his and asked, "Are you very afraid of Sister Lin?"
Chen Ran shook his head, "I'm afraid of causing trouble for you."
Zhang Fanzhi said unnaturally, "What trouble could you cause?"
Chen Ran looked at her and smiled, "For example, rumors or sothing."
It happened to be a red light. Zhang Fanzhi turned her head to look at Chen Ran, pursed her lips, and said, "I don't have rumors."
There was no expression on her face, yet Chen Ran could feel the earnestness in her words.
Without waiting for Chen Ran to think it over, Zhang Fanzhi asked again, "Didn't you say you were buying a car last ti?"
"I did want to buy one, but then I felt it wasn't quite worth it," Chen Ran said.
"What isn't worth it?"
"Mainly, I don't want to waste money," Chen Ran said.
"I was thinking, if I don't buy a car, I can hitch a ride in Uncle's car, and when you co back, I can hitch a ride in your car. If I bought a car, I wouldn't be able to hitch rides anymore. Not only would I spend extra money on the car, but I'd also have to pay a portion for gas."
He paused, looked at Zhang Fanzhi, and said, "Moreover, if I really bought a car, I wouldn't be able to enjoy the treatnt of having a big star as my driver."
Right now Zhang Fanzhi would still co to pick him up. If he really had a car, she wouldn't be able to find an excuse, and according to her temper, she probably wouldn't co.
Out of the corner of her eye, Zhang Fanzhi glanced at Chen Ran. Seeing his face brimming with a smile, she held back and didn't say a word.
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