Chapter 720: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Life Winner Chapter 721: Marginal Person in a Farming Novel (23)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Public opinion regarding Shen Jingtao was quickly clarified; what was originally solid evidence turned into deliberate framing and slander, online sentiment reversed rapidly, and fans cried out that the company should handle the matter seriously to prevent it from happening again. In short, this uproar subsided very quickly.

Even insiders knew what was going on and understood this operation was nothing but covering one's ears while stealing a bell; apart from fans believing it, others found it unsurprising.

The production team gradually shifted Shen Jingtao's original shots to Ding Ling. Although Shen Jingtao temporarily didn't know about this operation, considering his meager intelligence, finding out would still be quite difficult.

"She's just thinking about making a stunning debut and ascending through fan abuse; it's just a matter of a few shots," Shen Jingtao still thought this was the result of the production team and company helping him.

System:...

The System had never seen someone so problematic, and also extremely confident, as if not believing they would fail.

"Isn't that normal? Handsome men and beautiful women are always propped up and protected in daily life; once they're on a show and their popularity explodes, how could they possibly think they aren't the Chosen One? They can't wait to believe they're the center of the world, and everyone should revolve around them."

The System was speechless about this, because some contestants really did think that way; it really wanted to knock open their heads to see if they were empty inside.

Whether or not, it didn't delay the production team from making money with this show.

The contestants inside got the popularity and fans they wanted, and the production team responsible for launching this variety show got sponsorship and countless money.

Both sides have a bright future!

After the new episodes aired, an even more intense discussion storm erupted online.

Unlike the original variety show's operation of a few people forming a group to debut, the ending of "Actor Starlight Road" was that the top-ranked contestants could all get film and television resources they previously didn't dare to imagine.

Hongshi Network provided a large amount of selection settings for this, and Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video also agreed to film movies and TV dramas that would be screened on both platforms to meet the audience.

Such tangible rewards further stimulated the contestants and their fans; for a time, the voting craze exploded.

The domestic scale has always been several times or even ten times that of foreign countries.

If everyone really participated in spending money to vote, the production team probably couldn't exist for long, so this voting was free; it's just that there were other ways to harvest spending money, but overall it didn't deviate from the theme, ultimately still operating on the edge line of national laws and regulations.

This was also Shen Yao's firm control, with others helping to maneuver around; after all, some things really couldn't go too far.

Just like fans currently chasing stars, their ages are increasingly becoming younger, so where does their money come from? From their parents' hands.

Shen Yao didn't want other bad news to break out later; by then, reputation would be backlashed, and who knew how long it would take to slowly repair.

Constantly, pushes about "Actor Starlight Road" variety show clips and related discussions appeared online.

The most eye-catching was that the guests for the next episode were the main creative team of "Palace Intrigue," including the male and female leads and the director, all attending.

Little Round Child is really cute: Wow, such a big hand, Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video are giving strength.

Big Carving stands on Guo'er's back: It shouldn't be Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video giving strength, but that Producer giving strength, hot knowledge; this Producer is the original novel author who wrote "Palace Intrigue," and there's also "Return Record" which she personally adapted, heard to be released soon, and this variety show is even her main work; not to mention her ability is unquestionable, her money-making skill is simply God of Wealth level!

I am a Little Cute: Yes yes, this kind of ability is really enviable, and more pity it's not me!!!!!

Netizens opened their microphones to discuss; anyway, putting on a mask online means daring to say anything, and some even talked about many behind-the-scenes and front-of-house matters of the variety show "Actor Starlight Road," all news never exposed before.

This... this is really an insider?

Shen Yao released her hand typing on the keyboard, looking at the latest reply on the interface, which was about a certain contestant's appearance issue.

Mm

Although doing this was a bit boring, who made gossip the easiest to stir people's curiosity and emotions? Shen Yao also went to great pains for the show's popularity.

System:...

The System felt its Host was just too bored, not because of popularity and discussion; otherwise, just releasing bloopers would do, why bother putting on a mask (newly registered) to leak this content.

"Shh, seeing through but not speaking through, you don't even understand this; when I'm not here, how will you find a new Tasker?" Not everyone is as emotionally stable as her; the System is now really letting itself go more and more.

"Host, you won't be here?" That can't be; it hasn't finished enjoying the fun of being carried by the Host, and is unwilling to start struggling from the beginning.

"There will always be a day when I'm not here," her thought essence was still inclined toward humanity.

Having a long and eternal life is naturally good, but day after day of monotonous repetition is also a kind of torture.

Shen Yao never denied her desire for life, but people change; under the length of time, one second and the next will be different, let alone her, this Tasker who has lived for a long time.

No longer discussing this with the System, Shen Yao stood up to move her body; after sitting for a long time, symptoms of sore waist and back, numb hands and feet would come knocking; fortunately she had Pills to take, and one swallowed down would smoothly solve all problems.

"Producer Shen is full of spring wind, truly enviable."

"Producer Jiang said something too modest; who doesn't know Producer Jiang's variety show was hot before airing, with the cooperation foundation of 'Return Record,' believing Fruit Station will definitely be willing to increase investment."

The two met at a coffee shop; Jiang Han Zhou turned to look at Shen Yao beside him, the arc at the corner of his lips never falling since entering.

"It's also Producer Shen who made a good start; otherwise Fruit Station would still hesitate," at least not as impatient as now.

Seeing this, Shen Yao raised her eyebrows; "How does Producer Jiang want to thank me?"

Thanking someone always requires sincerity, especially Jiang Han Zhou, who lacks neither money nor people; Shen Yao was very curious how the other party would thank her.

Jiang Han Zhou:...

Jiang Han Zhou's fist on the tabletop clenched loosely, and he coughed while placing it by his lips; "Can't say for now, but the gift will definitely satisfy Producer Shen."

Satisfy her? Shen Yao felt her requirements were always high; how did Jiang Han Zhou plan to satisfy her?

"I know I know, Host, I know" the System started making noise in her mind, like a child wanting candy, not satisfied unless eating candy.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao shielded the System's unreasonable noise, and also said a few things to Jiang Han Zhou not involving the production team's secrets; only then did the two leave the coffee shop and head to the hotel.

Still a hotel provided by Jiang Han Zhou, famous for privacy and food, also a place insiders liked to frequent.

During the meal, they saw no less than three groups of actors and stars dining.

Without lighting and styling, the actors' appearances were not as stunning as in front of the camera; especially their overly thin body shapes, everyone more or less carried some ailments.

Jiang Han Zhou had been famous in the circle for a long time, and Shen Yao was a rising new star in the circle.

The two didn't need to push forward at all; someone would actively come up to greet them.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao smiled as she greeted the star before her—someone she'd never met but who acted as close as a longtime confidante—and then said some ambiguous things, her soul seemingly leaving her body.

Jiang Han Zhou spoke up at the right moment to rescue Shen Yao from this crowd of name-and-profit seekers, and by the way explained that these were all people she would need to face in the future; good producers in the industry have always been sought after.

The people before them were still somewhat reserved, but those with thick skins could even cling and refuse to leave.

"Producer Jiang has had this kind of encounter?" That's really a bit too tragic.

Jiang Han Zhou spoke of his early days in the industry; unlike other producers who accumulated strength before bursting forth, he belonged to the type who had good fortune fall from the sky—the first TV drama he invested in and filmed gained some fame, and afterward he filmed various film and television resources one after another, allowing him to establish a foothold in the circle.

Over these years, not a few actors, stars, directors, and screenwriters wanted to get involved with his circle; Jiang Han Zhou was selective in choosing partners, and those who could partner with him again now were all people who could withstand many tests, at least not causing trouble on major issues.

After hearing Jiang Han Zhou's experience, Shen Yao felt both sympathy and amusement; she didn't expect that despite outstanding ability entering Jiang Han Zhou's circle, she'd still be taught how to behave after entering the industry—clearly this circle, though it looks glamorous from the outside, is truly a mess inside, really unpleasant to look at.

No one lacking tact came up to greet them actively; Shen Yao ate the freshly cooked food with satisfaction, quickly filling her shriveled belly.

Jiang Han Zhou held a cup of clear tea to his lips, drinking while thinking about the variety show about to air.

His variety show was planned to officially go online after "Actor Starlight Road" ended, avoiding the strongest competition to harvest audience and attention.

Ding ling ling—

The phone beside him rang; Jiang Han Zhou picked it up, tapped it open, and placed it by his ear.

After a moment, Jiang Han Zhou's slightly relaxed expression became much more serious.

What happened?

Shen Yao put down the finished bowls and chopsticks, her gaze looking toward Jiang Han Zhou beside her.

"Something happened with the program team; the star originally scheduled to record suddenly backed out," signed a contract but didn't come, which not only affected the recording progress of the program but could also cause broadcasting accidents.

Jiang Han Zhou raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, speaking apologetically that he needed to return to the company, where they were waiting for him to discuss solutions.

"Official business is important; let's go," Shen Yao smiled and took up the conversation, then she and Jiang Han Zhou left the hotel one after the other.

The vehicle beneath them seemed faster than before; Shen Yao pinched her phone, tapping and clicking as she looked at various news in the entertainment section.

Indeed, she really discovered a rather inconspicuous piece of news hidden among them.

A foreign-born Chinese director wanted to return to the country to cast actors, preparing to compete for the highest awards abroad; domestically famous actors of the acting school had all received casting and interview invitations.

If I remember correctly, the number of male and female stars needed for Jiang Han Zhou's variety show is not small, and that leading Eldest Young Master is a famous actor of the acting school, happening to be on this list.

Shen Yao:...

Mm

How to put it? Perhaps this is the reason for withdrawing from the role.

After all, that Chinese director has always disliked actors appearing too much, because he felt it would lower the actors' sense of mystery, preventing the audience from better immersing themselves.

These are not groundless rumors, because the movies the director previously filmed all took years to shoot, with box office and reputation showing extreme polarization; audiences who liked this style praised it greatly, while those who didn't cursed it fiercely.

Right now the other party is returning to the country to cast actors and compete for foreign awards; surely many acting-school actors or idol-school actors are willing to join, although scheduling might be difficult to coordinate, but if there really is such a movie that lets them gain honor or leave a mark, it counts as having retirement insurance.

You must know that not many star actors have representative works; apart from appearance and marketing, there's nothing memorable to make people remember them.

The big shots seem to have fallen into a distorted ecosystem of making quick money; knowing this is wrong and unfavorable to their acting careers, they still throw themselves into it without hesitation and enjoy it immensely.

The car stopped at the doorway of Jiang Han Zhou's company; when the two got out and entered, they could still see the brightly lit hall and offices, showing that after this incident, everyone could only be forced to stay at the company waiting for the latest handling plan.

Jiang Han Zhou went to a meeting, and Shen Yao stayed in the conference room waiting for the final result.

The system was curious about everything here and had already run off to listen to gossip.

The time pointed to nine o'clock in the evening; Jiang Han Zhou pushed open the conference room door, smiling and calling Shen Yao to go home with him.

"Resolved?"

Looking at his expression, much more relaxed than before, he should have found a good solution.

Jiang Han Zhou made an affirmative sound, and not hiding it from Shen Yao, they planned to invite newcomers while cooperating with the top few finalists decided by "Actor Starlight Road," creating more hot topics for his variety show.

Hah?

Shen Yao listened to Jiang Han Zhou's arrangement: "Does Blueberry TV agree?"

The contestants of "Actor Starlight Road" are currently in the final sprint stage; the final winner needs to be decided by live broadcast, so Jiang Han Zhou's variety show would have to be postponed.

"Something has already happened; no matter how much we try to salvage it, we can't stop the losses that have appeared. What we can do now is minimize the losses and strive to turn bad things into good things."

Moreover, with the broadcast time postponed, they can still work hard to perfect the variety show's design; as the saying goes, a blessing in disguise.

Shen Yao:...

Fine, since Jiang Han Zhou can accept it, she naturally has no objections.

Moreover, cooperating with "Actor Starlight Road" is indeed a very good move; the contestants in this variety show are currently attracting much attention, and when those few are finally decided, they definitely won't lack traffic and fans.

In the entertainment industry, lacking acting skills isn't a big deal, but lacking fans is deadly.

Because the current filming style in the circle is inclined to choose traffic actors to fill the scarce heat of the crew, and even bring fame to the whole drama; fortunately, when the platform broadcasts it, some promotion costs can be saved.

This is also the reason why traffic dominates right now; although traffic is expensive, they are worth that price, aren't they?