Chapter 226: The Invincible Golden Body in Variety Shows

Luo Mo knew the passcode to Run Jie's home; he could actually enter the front door by inputting the code himself.

Because Ning Dan had told him that the door lock passcodes for both apartments were the same.

But naturally, Luo Mo could not act so recklessly; they were merely drinking buddies for the time being, not in a relationship that was "firing on all cylinders."

Ning Dan, wearing silk pajamas, soon came to open the door.

She was wearing a black silk long-sleeved top and trousers, not a more revealing lace nightgown.

Yet, because her figure was voluptuous and she was full of charm, this type of form-fitting fabric, when worn on her, also carried an extra allure.

To say nothing else, just the rounded curves of her hips would make one want to "invest."

"So generous today, bringing such a good bottle of wine?" Ning Dan turned sideways, signaling for Luo Mo to enter and change his shoes, and after glancing at the red wine in his hand, she spoke.

The husky-corgi mix she raised, named 【Gen Lai】, had a slipper in its mouth and, wagging its tail, placed the shoe in front of Luo Mo.

This pair of shoes was for Luo Mo's exclusive use, as it was always this pair whenever he came over.

Even the pet was so fawning, and there were exclusive shoes, giving him the illusion that he was the man of the house.

Luo Mo glanced at the red wine in his hand that he had gotten from President Shen and thought to himself: "So it's very expensive?"

Shen Shaoqiu actually had a bit of a desire to recruit Luo Mo as his son-in-law; if he knew that Luo Mo was taking the red wine he gave him to drink with another woman, this lame man would be afraid he'd be so angry he'd be walking as fast as if he were flying.

After changing his shoes, Luo Mo first patted the dog's head.

Then, he followed Ning Dan to the wine room to take a seat.

Ning Dan brought over a decanter, and Luo Mo used a corkscrew to open the wooden stopper, then poured the wine into the priceless decanter.

As mentioned before, Ning Dan had a habit of having a small drink before bed, and her entire set of wine tools added up to six figures.

"What made you think of coming to find me for a drink today?" She glanced at Luo Mo, her words carrying a hint of complaint.

Because the two of them lived upstairs and downstairs, yet it had been a long time since they had arranged to drink together.

"Then you have to blame President Shen for not sending me wine for a long time." At times like this, Shen Shaoqiu could be used to take the blame.

Ning Dan pursed her red lips, half-leaning on the chair, and tilted her head to look at Luo Mo, saying: "Speak, what is it?"

"Not going to drink a little before we chat?" Luo Mo asked.

"No, I'm afraid that once the alcohol goes to my head, I'll agree to whatever unreasonable Requirement you have," Ning Dan said.

Listening to her words, Luo Mo wasn't embarrassed, saying: "Then it certainly wouldn't be anything too unreasonable."

He looked at Ning Dan, who had just finished bathing, and could still smell the faint fragrance on her while sitting opposite her, and said: "Dan Jie hasn't made a new variety show for quite a while, right?"

Ning Dan nodded and said: "Idol talent show variety programs have been hard to make recently due to some special reasons."

"Creating Idols" created a ratings Myth for talent show variety programs, with data records 60% higher than previous programs of the same type!

This achievement was truly too dazzling; logically, they should be rushing to prepare for the second season.

But Ning Dan actually didn't really want to do it.

One reason was that she knew very well that the second season would definitely go downhill.

She had asked Luo Mo if he was willing to make a glorious return to serve as the 【National Producer Representative】 for the second season, which meant replacing Xu Chujing's previous position.

Luo Mo refused directly.

He did not want to become a mentor to a group of Idols who would stir up big news at the drop of a hat.

Even if... the second season was originally planned to be a girl group.

With 101 female trainees gathered in one program, Luo Mo would essentially be falling into a pile of women.

Even Tang Seng didn't have this kind of treatment!

Ning Dan stalling the plans for the second season, the second reason could be counted as a special reason.

Due to the phenomenon of Idols losing their qualifications occurring frequently, and also because fan culture was becoming increasingly distorted, although this world did not ban Idol talent shows, they had become extremely strict.

This even went beyond just affecting Idol talent shows; it directly affected this entire talent show industry.

This made Ning Dan, this 【Godmother of Talent Shows】, a bit distressed.

At the same time, due to the previous turmoil, plus the fact that Wang Shisong had failed to pursue her, Ning Dan's team was now also in a state of hostility with Pineapple TV.

These all had a bit of an impact.

"Dan Jie, have you ever thought about doing other types of variety shows?" Luo Mo asked.

Ning Dan nodded and smiled bitterly: "How could I not have thought about it."

Although talent show variety programs had eye-catching results, there was also a lot of criticism.

Ning Dan's current situation was that she had made a lot of money, broken many records, and reached the top status in the variety show circle, so she began to have different pursuits.

She wanted to create a variety show with a good reputation, a variety show that received recognition.

Just like many directors with high box office returns who start to slowly pursue awards.

Being variety show directors, there was also a chain of contempt within the field.

But as to what exactly to do, she had no ideas for the time being.

She felt that she had almost reached the bottleneck of her career.

Luo Mo had come today to help her clear it.

"Dan Jie, I have an idea for a variety show," Luo Mo said.

"Hmm?" Ning Dan was just about to pour wine for Luo Mo, and the movement in her hand couldn't help but stiffen.

"You can also make variety shows?" Ning Dan asked.

"I know a little, I know a little," Luo Mo chuckled.

"Then tell me about it," Ning Dan said.

She was a person who acted decisively; if someone else said they wanted to help her make a variety show and help her break through her bottleneck, she would definitely think it was a layman instructing an expert, but she still had a lot of patience for Luo Mo.

"It can't be explained in a few words; I might as well just send you the file on my phone," Luo Mo said.

"Hmm? You've already organized it?" Ning Dan poured wine into Luo Mo's goblet, greatly astonished.

"It's nothing more than a little bit of work." Luo Mo smiled again, having mastered the essence of the art of acting cool.

"Then send it to me and let me see." Ning Dan swirled her wine glass, then sipped the red wine with her red lips.

Luo Mo took out his phone and sent the file to Ning Dan via WeChat.

Ning Dan glanced at the name of the program, then looked up at Luo Mo in surprise.

"《Classics of China》?" she read aloud.

Luo Mo nodded.

Ning Dan became interested and began to read it carefully.

Luo Mo drank alone at the side, leisurely, occasionally glancing at Ning Dan without urging her.

Time ticked by, minute by minute; Ning Dan had originally only intended to skim it for ten minutes and then chat with Luo Mo, but the more she read, the more engrossed she became.

She had only sipped a little red wine tonight, yet her face was now slightly flushed, and she was in a state of mild excitement.

《Classics of China》, a program jointly created on Earth by CCTV and the National Theatre of China.

The program focuses on Huaxia cultural classics, focusing on the 【Book】.

Through a trendy mode of dialogue across time and space, using a performance method of "drama + film/television + cultural interview," it tells the origins and evolution of many classics throughout the five-thousand-year river of history, as well as the shining stories within the books.

After this program began airing, it was tagged with two labels.

The first is 【Over 100 Million Views on Premiere】.

The second is 【Douban Rating 9.0】.

Most importantly, this variety show—is righteous enough.

Its main purpose lies in promoting culture.

Ning Dan... could not refuse its charm.

The help this would provide to her career and status within the circle was truly too great.

Looking at the viewership data and the target audience, this type of variety show certainly cannot compare to talent show variety programs.

But the nature of it is completely different.

Those playing every role in it are almost all powerful Actors, veteran stage performers.

Several of them are even recognized as having 【Explosive Acting Skills】.

Such as Ni Dahong, Wang Jinsong, Xi Meijuan, Xin Baiqing, Wang Luoyong, and others.

These people, with a single movement, or even a single glance, can make the audience tear up, can make the audience stunned.

Luo Mo needs to build his own Connections, build his own network of relationships.

Then, why not set his sights directly on those known as the 【National Team】?

Many celebrities, after becoming famous, will start to perform in stage plays to strengthen their acting skills and line delivery.

Luo Mo is even better; he is setting his sights directly on the National Theatre of China.

If this program is sent to the Review Department for review, and if it passes, and can be favored by the CCTV of this world, and have CCTV be responsible for making the connections...

Then he can go all out to invite those veteran-level Actors!

Throughout the whole process, he is effectively able to take "acting classes" again, learning and seeking advice from them, and he can also build a network of relationships, laying the groundwork for the dramas and movies he will film in the future; it is effectively a win-win.

At the same time, in the variety show market, he can also open up his own landscape!

Using 《That Rabbit》 to open up the landscape of the animation market, using 《Loyalty to the Country》, Chinese Style, and Opera to open up the landscape of the song market.

The variety show market can do the same!

Every move must be played precisely.

Every step must be taken steadily.

After about another fifteen minutes, Ning Dan put down her phone, picked up her wine glass, and drained the red wine inside in one gulp.

She knew too well how significant it would be for a variety show director if such a variety show could really be pulled off.

The thing Luo Mo values in Ning Dan is actually that this spendthrift woman is spendthrift enough.

As mentioned before, Run Jie does not like small-scale tinkering; she likes to put together big scenes.

Therefore, when she makes a program, she strives for excellence in stage art, special effects, costumes, Props, and other aspects, aiming to achieve the best results.

If 《Classics of China》 has the cooperation of CCTV, many deep-seated things can be solved by CCTV.

But whether the stage can be made beautiful, whether it can be made stunning, Ning Dan is very powerful in this regard.

"Sister Dan, how is it?" Luo Mo asked, looking at her cheeks, which were flushed with excitement.

Ning Dan gave him a charming, flirtatious glare and said with a hint of feigned anger: "You know the answer, yet you ask!"

When she was reading the document, her full lips couldn't help but part several times; she was deeply shocked inside.

She poured herself another glass of red wine and said: "I believe no variety show director could refuse it, but the pressure will also be very great."

If this type of program is not done well, it would truly be a total loss of reputation.

Luo Mo looked at her, finished the red wine in his glass, and said: "I will accompany you to do it well."

He wants to use this to improve his acting skills and make friends with veteran performers; of course, he must participate, not act as a hands-off manager.

Hearing these words, Ning Dan's eyes instantly became hazy.

The wine doesn't make the person drunk, the person makes themselves drunk.

"The wine today is a bit potent," she said in her heart.

(PS: Second update, asking for guaranteed monthly tickets! Charging up the rankings at the start of the month!)

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