Chapter 722: After Binding the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 723: The Marginal Person in a Farming Novel (2

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"What projects is the other party currently setting up?" Shen Yao suddenly countered.

The assistant in charge of this matter blinked upon hearing this, indicating that the other party was currently pushing hard into web dramas, and that online development had been rapid in recent years, with a very promising rising momentum.

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao lowered her eyes and flipped through the documents the assistant handed over, which clearly contained a synopsis of this project — a rare large-scale production, and a classical xianxia at that, leaning toward satellite TV broadcast.

Tsk tsk tsk

Classical xianxia involves fight scenes, and requires a massive amount of special effects production; once the effects fall flat, it becomes extremely jarring.

The company's originally prepared investment amount only accounted for about half of the total investment; the rest needed to be filled by recommending other investors or having the platform plug part of the gap.

This was clearly a case of too much money required with unclear returns, so the platform was unwilling to increase its investment.

"Did the platform recently change its person in charge?"

Shen Yao raised another question, one that clearly left the assistant a bit bewildered.

In fact, the assistant shouldn't have been unclear about this, because cooperating with the platform meant communicating with a specific person in charge — a good relationship and an ordinary one are two different things.

The company hadn't failed to cooperate with the platform before; it was precisely because progress had been very smooth that there had been deeper contact.

But this time they suddenly capsized in the gutter; finding the cause was necessary to know how to solve it next time — that was also why Jiang Han Zhou had Shen Yao come over.

It wasn't that he felt regret over this failed cooperation; it was worry that there would be no chance to cooperate next time.

Not everyone enters the industry purely for money, but money is certainly one of the reasons; moreover, the company's development needs to make money — that is an undeniable fact.

The assistant wiped the cold sweat beading on his forehead; just now he had reconfirmed via phone — indeed, the original person in charge had been temporarily transferred to manage other projects; they didn't know the reason because the process was too short, and that person in charge hadn't had time to notify them yet.

Shen Yao: ……

Whether they hadn't had time to notify them, or they simply weren't important enough to be informed at the first moment.

Shen Yao felt she'd better not provoke this assistant who looked about to cry; after all, the project landing was his responsibility, for which he had poured who knows how much heart and effort — and what was the result?

"Continue looking for other platforms to cooperate with; currently our relations with Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video are still quite good. Redo this project once more, and I'll invite them for a simple discussion — if it works, switch; if not, adjust the project situation again."

Assistant: ……

The assistant gave an "mm," nodded, turned around, and carried the documents back to the office to handle things.

Shen Yao continued staying at the company, not leaving until lunchtime.

However, the departure was brief; by the time she returned to the company again, the assistant had already finished revising the project.

Shen Yao admired this assistant's sense of time; looking at the content, which was much richer than before, and the approximate prices listed, she said, "Delete it. The likelihood of Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video giving face is very high."

Because both sides still have the second season of "Actor Starlight Road" to record, and the previously released "Gui Lu" on Tao Tao Video had performed very well; the difficulty of landing this project isn't high — the only issue is the special effects presentation, which is the most critical part of a classical xianxia drama.

It's not like they all say "give enough effects budget" and the result is only half good. People like watching xianxia dramas, but they don't like shoddy, mass-produced xianxia dramas without genuine passion. Having pointed out a few audience turn-off points, Shen Yao proactively messaged Blueberry TV's Deputy Station Master and Tao Tao Video's Director in turn, inviting them to eat.

The time certainly wasn't now; Shen Yao had the assistant prepare more, then accompanied her on a plane to the provincial capital where Blueberry TV is located.

Tao Tao Video's Director happened to be there; after Shen Yao arrived, she didn't waste words — threw the project at them and started laying out the project's situation.

For insiders, digging up a bit of news isn't hard at all, especially when everyone in the circle counts as capital; Shen Yao wouldn't be crazy enough to screw them over.

"... Right now it's just missing a portion of funds; if that's filled, coupled with the classical xianxia's grudges, romance, and vendettas, the promotion would be a huge selling point."

Because xianxia plots definitely have grand righteousness and petty romance; this script is good — the only difficulty is the special effects. But in recent years, domestic special effects companies have progressed rapidly; moreover, special effects were used when filming "Gui Lu," and current audience feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Shen Yao's plan was to cooperate again with the special effects company they'd worked with before; the other party knows her aesthetic and desired effects, which would be easier than with other companies.

Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video: ……

Both sides naturally knew this was a project the platform had returned, and they'd even learned more information.

It wasn't because the project was unsuitable, but because internal strife at the platform caused the project to miscarry; since there were no other problems and there was a foundation of prior cooperation, they had no reason to refuse.

This communication went very smoothly; before long the project was formally established.

Shen Yao's help in bridging connections wasn't really doing it for love or as unpaid labor — she got the compensation and things she wanted; overall, no party lost out.

After finishing these matters, Shen Yao rarely had free time again.

She began staying home all day to rest, occasionally browsing the plaza online, or checking the entertainment industry hot searches appearing on the net.

The hottest thing recently is Jiang Han Zhou's variety show; the broadcast time has been confirmed, and related spoilers have spread across the entire internet.

Although these spoiler images differ somewhat from the previous marketing accounts' narratives, that's also a discussion point — whether fans, passersby, or haters, all are enthusiastically debating the variety show's details, causing its heat to climb steadily, and even driving the already-finished "Actor Starlight Road" to warm up again.

These past two days looking at messages on her phone, Shen Yao still often receives all kinds of congratulatory voices.

Incidentally, the brokerage companies that ate the related dividends are all contacting these parties to send their own newcomers — after all, being able to show one's face on such a platform brings much higher heat than honestly filming in a crew; among the newcomers being pushed out now, whoever truly has the dream of establishing themselves through acting skills needs traffic first to let audiences see them.

However, the selection matter is still under discussion; because the second season was only just approved recently, formal recording still needs to wait until next year, and with so many brokerage companies involved, the internal interest entanglements are truly a headache — Shen Yao isn't willing to spend all her energy on this; better to let Blueberry TV and Tao Tao Video pull and restrain each other.

Knock knock knock——

A message came from the phone's chat app — from Hongshi Network's screenwriter, who is also that Yang Tiantian who, by a twist of fate, not only didn't leave but got smoothly promoted.

The other party inquired about Shen Yao's situation, and tactfully asked if she had any thoughts on starting a new novel.

Shen Yao: ……

Truth be told, she did previously have the intention to persist in the profession of novel author, but right now she's directly entered the industry as a producer and even filmed a high-heat variety show that exploded nationwide — as for novel author, there seems to be indeed not much time to put into that.

"Writer Shen, it's like this," Yang Tiantian explained she wasn't forcing Shen Yao to write a novel, but it was a company arrangement; and the previous variety show had brought a large influx of new users to Hongshi Network's novel platform, making originally cost-effective novel copyrights suddenly red-hot.

Hongshi Network thought it over and felt they couldn't not give benefits to a great meritorious official.

So they had Yang Tiantian contact Shen Yao — one, to raise Shen Yao's treatment at Hongshi Network; two, to bind the two sides more deeply.

After all, Shen Yao now counts as famous far and wide; who would dislike earning more money? If they could keep Shen Yao at Hongshi Network, even giving her a big contract wouldn't make them blink an eye.

After hearing the message sent from the phone, Shen Yao pondered for a moment and indicated she had time recently and could meet to discuss specifics.

Hongshi Network Office

Seeing that an in-person meeting was possible, Yang Tiantian got excited and directly clutched her hands together, letting out a cry.

She stood up and knocked on the Leader's door not far away, and Yang Tiantian reported this good news to the other party.

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Then you'll be responsible for the negotiation. Whatever the conditions, don't refuse any of them." Hongshi Network's treatment this time was very good, and the treaty was much more relaxed.

So Yang Tiantian had absolutely no pressure in this regard. Even if Shen Yao lost her head and demanded more, she could agree to it all first with a straight face. This was the manifestation of Shen Yao's value.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao sat in the cafe, facing a smiling Yang Tiantian.

Completely different from the previous meeting, the current Yang Tiantian could be described as proud and pleased with herself, successful in both love and career, without a trace of an unhappy or displeased appearance.

"The conditions you've offered are very good." Shen Yao felt that even god-level writers couldn't get them. If she signed this contract, it could almost be said she'd make money lying down. "Just want to ask, what do you need me to do?"

It shouldn't be just keeping her at Hongshi Network. There must be other unspoken requirements.

Shen Yao doesn't disbelieve that capitalists can act like scatterers of wealth, but this scatterer of wealth's ultimate purpose is still to earn even more money.

Think about it. Besides novel creation, what else does Shen Yao have now that Hongshi Network would scheme for?

Yang Tiantian:...

Yang Tiantian nodded, mentioning that Hongshi Network intended to enter the entertainment industry and wanted to cooperate more with Shen Yao in this area for a win-win situation.

Shen Yao:...

Right. Another one with red eyes from making money, thinking "I can do it too," a big sucker.

Shen Yao finally understood what Hongshi Network's roundabout circling was really after.

Mm.

Fine then.

"The entertainment industry is more complicated. I just got lucky." She stated the premise first, then mentioned she was currently working at a company in Jiang Han Zhou. "For cooperation, it's still more convenient company-to-company.

Moreover, Hongshi Network holds so many novel copyrights. With the current trend of film and TV adaptations in the entertainment industry, it's very easy for Hongshi Network to make money."

But to keep making money without losing it is harder, because film and TV styles change too fast. No one knows which set the audience will like.

Having explained the pros and cons clearly, Shen Yao didn't sign on the document. Instead, she had Yang Tiantian take her words back to tell Hongshi Network's Leader, letting them think it over before considering whether to sign.

"What's there to consider? We value Shen Yao's capability, so we must give the other party a certain degree of trust." This contract is sincerity.

Hongshi Network truly interpreted what it means to be a domineering CEO.

Shen Yao:...

Since that's the case, Shen Yao didn't refuse either. This is a contract that can be called real gold and silver. Who would be crazy enough not to want it?

Moreover, the treaty Hongshi Network offered is indeed relaxed and easygoing. At least in her view, she can do it, and there's no situation of deception.

Both parties formally finalized the contract at Hongshi Network. Afterward, Shen Yao announced she would continue writing a new novel. The background was still set in ancient times, only the content direction would be adjusted to focus on the lives of the bottom-class commoners.

System:...

This isn't the Host's strong suit, right? After all, no matter how miserable the Host's opening was, she always turned danger into safety and became a life winner in the end.

The whole process being about small figures — except for that first world, the System really can't think of any other task world that would be like this.

Shen Yao rolled her eyes at the System. "Before I became a Wang Fei, wasn't I just an ordinary farm wife?" A woman who had even given birth to several children.

At that time, perhaps it truly counted as mother relying on child's status, so that later when natural disasters ran rampant, their whole family didn't suffer hardship. In the end, their son even picked up the bargain and became the New Emperor, and the whole family turned over a new leaf from then on, enjoying glory and wealth.

System:...

How many chapters of content is this? Added up, it's less than ten chapters. And the Host was already a farm wife when she transmigrated over.

The System silently complained in its heart, but this couldn't stop the Host's steps.

In other words, the family's Host wants to do whatever she wants and won't be affected by it. All it can do is say a few grumbling words.

Readers who always liked reading on the Hongshi app discovered their favorite author had suddenly "risen from the dead" and started updating a new novel.

They plunged in one after another, joyfully appreciating and savoring it. Although it was completely different from the previous three books, this is the Tasker's nature. The content and writing style are simply flawless, as if she had really lived in those dynasties in the book.

Without needing Shen Yao to deliberately promote, Hongshi Network would actively recommend her book to the homepages of various interfaces, for fear book friends would miss it.

Book friends all know Shen Yao's pen name, and have all read Shen Yao's books.

Although it's somewhat different from normal novels, the more you read, the more it draws you in, even making you wonder if these things really happened in some world.

So don't look at how Shen Yao only wrote three books these years. Her audience has always been large. Even during the period when she wasn't writing, she was actively urged to update more by book friends. Unfortunately, that time coincided with the preparation and filming period of "Actor Starlight Road." Shen Yao didn't have the ability to multitask, so she could only focus on one thing.

Fortunately, "Actor Starlight Road"'s returns let Shen Yao directly shake off money troubles, successfully achieve financial freedom, and also made her thoroughly famous in the circle. Right now, returning to novel writing is just finding something to do in her leisure. When she's rested enough, she'll continue to shine in the entertainment industry, earning money while accumulating capital.