Chapter 24: It's a Transaction

Luo Mo swept his gaze over everyone, finally saying, "Since no one has any objections to my proposal, then we shall proceed as I said."

To tell the truth, Luo Mo was indeed somewhat biased toward Tong Shu.

Aside from the fact that he could wash dishes and "didn't like drinking yogurt," it was mainly due to his ability, potential, and character.

As for the other four, he wasn't familiar with them yet and could observe them a bit more.

In his eyes, those trainees with big companies were destined to have no connection with him.

But these Individual Trainees without companies behind them were worth paying more attention to.

In the future, they might become his own support!

Although he was still at the starting point, he had long since thought through how the road ahead should be walked.

Proceed as you go, watch as you go, and lay out plans as you go.

No rush.

………

………

Time passed quickly, and another week went by.

During this week, everyone attended classes and training during the day and morning, and in the evening, they were led by their Boss, Luo Mo, to practice "Big Fish" together.

The other four trainees had now been conquered by this song of Luo Mo's.

It was stunning at first listen, and after listening for so long and practicing for so long, they still didn't feel tired of it!

This song was extremely listenable!

As for Tong Shu's Singing, they were even somewhat intoxicated by it.

In this crappy variety show where 100 stinky men were gathered together, that androgynous singing voice was truly fascinating.

Oh, Bebe~

And what made everyone feel so confident about this stage was actually the final part of this "Big Fish," a duet between Luo Mo and Tong Shu.

Although from the current perspective, Luo Mo was dissatisfied with the training results, in the eyes of the other five, and even in the eyes of the production team, it was already amazing!

When everyone heard it for the first time, they felt goosebumps all over.

In this section, Luo Mo had added a few small personal changes, so he strove to make it the best.

"Rest for ten minutes, we'll continue practicing in a bit," Luo Mo said, clapping his hands.

At this moment, a knock sounded at the door of the practice room.

"Please come in," Luo Mo said.

The door opened, and a staff member walked in, saying, "Luo Mo, Ning Dao wants you to come over."

"Ning Dao? Director Ning Dan?" Luo Mo asked.

"Yes, that's right, come with me," the staff member said.

Luo Mo nodded and followed along.

He didn't know what this Godmother of Talent Shows in the entertainment industry wanted with him.

Within the circle, this Godmother of Talent Shows didn't have a very good reputation.

First of all, she was quite charming, possessing a certain vibe like Yu Nan.

Secondly, she was already in her early forties but had never married, always focusing on male talent shows and never touching female ones.

For a woman like this, there would be no shortage of gossip.

It was said that many young fresh meat who didn't want to work hard anymore were thinking of climbing into her big bed, then holding tight to her plump thighs to reach the sky in one step!

This aunt was very moist.

Her body was full of tremendous energy!

Seeing Luo Mo being called away by Director Ning Dan, Tong Shu and the others felt a bit envious.

Out of 100 trainees, Director Ning Dan seemed to have only met with Shen Mingliu alone so far.

Shen Mingliu brought his own popularity and was currently the recognized king of popularity, as well as the number one candidate to compete for the C-Position; at the beginning, many people even assumed he would debut directly with the first-place score.

When he entered the stage for the initial performance, he sat directly in the number 1 seat at the top of the pyramid, and no one felt there was any problem with that.

Luo Mo followed this staff member all the way to a small conference room.

In the conference room, only Director Ning Dan was sitting there.

She was currently holding a tablet, looking down at something.

Looking from the side, one could see the beautiful curves of this woman who managed her figure extremely well.

Her plump lips were slightly pursed at the moment, and her brows were slightly furrowed, as if what was playing on the screen didn't satisfy her particularly well.

Hearing Luo Mo enter, Director Ning Dan looked up at him and said, "Sit."

Luo Mo sat directly in the seat opposite her, his expression calm.

"You've performed very well during this period; I'm very surprised," Ning Dan turned off the tablet and leaned back in her chair.

"So, is the director planning to give me a raise?" Luo Mo smiled, his state very relaxed.

Ning Dan looked at him and said, "Let's not talk about trivial matters for now. Regarding the first public performance, if you have any Demand, feel free to bring it up."

"Clothing, Prop, stage effects... anything is fine," Ning Dan said directly.

How could a raise be considered a trivial matter!

Luo Mo looked at her deeply and said, "I do have some of my own ideas for the clothing and stage effects, such as Hanfu and the like; I will communicate with the costume team and the effects team when the time comes."

Director Ning Dan nodded slightly and said, "There is one more thing."

"In two days, the first half of the first episode of 'Creating Idols' will be broadcast. This episode is divided into two parts, broadcast over two weeks."

"After the first episode airs, I will spend money to buy you a Weibo Hot Search."

"Hmm?" Luo Mo was actually surprised this time.

Buying a Weibo Hot Search is not cheap.

This kind of treatment is something only trainees from truly large companies get.

Moreover, the company must be certain that this trainee's performance on the show is excellent enough before they will spend real money as an investment.

Precisely because of this, the production team actually has a preference for trainees from large companies, because their companies are willing to spend money to buy Hot Searches themselves, which is equivalent to promoting the show in disguise and can increase a lot of popularity, which is a good thing.

Luo Mo looked at Ning Dan and said, "Director, what do I need to cooperate with?"

If it were other, still-naive trainees, they would probably be dizzy with happiness right now, knowing only how to keep saying thank you.

But Luo Mo is different.

He knows exactly what the entertainment industry is like. Every gift that appears to be a favor has already had its price marked in secret.

There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, and furthermore, one must always remember that what is free is the most expensive.

"There is indeed a place where you need to cooperate," Ning Dan said. "First, you need to record an advertisement for the sponsor, which will be inserted into the second episode of Creating Idols."

Luo Mo nodded; he had no objections to this point.

Strictly speaking, an advertisement is also a form of exposure. And this is work that a star should do in the first place.

In fact, when you are watching a variety show, although you might hate the advertisements, you will also have a subconscious thought: "The person doing this ad must be a top contender."

No one would think that a financial backer would let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry do an advertisement.

Naturally, one would feel that this contestant is extraordinary.

Contestants are all very eager to compete for advertising spots, just like in Produce Camp on Earth, where Chen Zhuoxuan was the one who, because she didn't get an ad from a financial backer, said that famous line on the show: "Is it because I don't stand high enough?"

Luo Mo could accept this point and asked, "Director, is there anything else?"

Ning Dan continued, "The other thing is, I want you to sign a variety show contract with me to go on one episode of another show of mine."

Luo Mo did not give an answer immediately.

For those trainees who need exposure and popularity, they would think this is a pie falling from the sky.

But if it were for trainees like Shen Mingliu who are confident they can become popular, then both they and the companies behind them would negotiate the price directly with Ning Dan.

Going is fine, but the money must be right.

As long as you possess traffic, then it is a mutual achievement with the variety show, and they must pay.

It is very clear that if the Contract were signed now, the remuneration given would be almost negligible, because the current Luo Mo is still a pure Newcomer.

This is equivalent to a transaction.

Luo Mo is actually very confident; with his few performances, as long as there are no issues with the viewership of the show Creating Idols, he can naturally ascend to the Weibo Hot Search on his own strength!

But in reality, a Hot Search you get on yourself and a Hot Search you buy are two different things.

The two can coexist, right?

Or rather, they can complement each other.

Frequently appearing on the Hot Search is a major manifestation of being a Top Traffic.

Luo Mo pondered for a while, finally nodded, and said, "I can, but I still want to understand this variety show first, as well as the overall schedule and my work content."

"Oh right, and the Contract."

Ning Dan smiled, feeling that the young man in front of her was very interesting, more mature and sophisticated than most trainees.

The pirate ships in the entertainment industry are notoriously numerous, and many foolish people can be played in circles.

If there are some clever turns of phrase in the Contract, you wouldn't even be able to see them!

She appreciated this young man more and more.

In reality, Ning Dan did not know Luo Mo's true thoughts. If she knew, she might not think so.

What Luo Mo was thinking was that interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry are especially important.

Regardless, since he participated in the variety show Creating Idols, he owed Ning Dan a favor.

Once you have been polished by her, you are her person.

This is a shackle, and some things will be difficult to do freely.

But if there are more transactions, then there is no debt, and he can do whatever he wants; even if things fall apart, it is easy to run away, and there will be no burden in his heart.

Auntie, I just don't want to be responsible.

(PS: Second update, asking for monthly tickets~)

(End of chapter)