The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

Chapter 161 Not a single word of truth came from these people.

Chapter 161 Not a single word of truth came from these people.

Inside the office, Yang Tianzhen had just recovered from the gloom that had enveloped her by Shen Jian.

Then there was a knock on the office door.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Yutong walked in with her assistant.

"Sister Yang, I'm back."

Yang Tianzhen looked at her and sized her up: "How was your attendance at this event? There shouldn't have been any major problems, right?"

Zhou Yutong smiled confidently: "Of course there's no problem, and the brand didn't say anything too much."

"That's good. Keep up the good work, don't rush, things will gradually get back on track." After praising him a few times, Yang Tianzhen continued, "Then you can go straight to the production team, right? Just like we planned before, don't stand out too much for now. As long as you make a good film, there's still hope for your public image to turn around."

That's how most audiences are these days; if you can play a deeply memorable character, it's easy to change their opinions.

These are all old clichés.

Zhou Yutong seemed a little uninterested. She leaned against Yang Tianzhen and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Sister Yang, I heard that Tencent's top variety show has a regular female guest position. Do you think I could go for it?"

Yang Tianzhen looked helpless: "Didn't I say before? Your most important task right now is not to participate in variety shows, but to make good film and television works. Variety shows can only be the icing on the cake, and they can't change your public image much. Haven't you learned your lesson from the last variety show? If you don't do well, you may have a hard time getting back on your feet."

But if your work can break out of its niche, that's your most powerful weapon for turning things around.

Zhou Yutong shook her head: "But Sister Yang, we can't let me miss such a good opportunity, can we? The variety show 'Departure 3' is so popular now, and Wang Anyu has even gone on it. Can't I just package it with him? I can ask for a lower appearance fee."

Yang Tianzhen shook her head, her expression serious: "Not for now, the company has already given this part of the resources to someone else."

"Given it to someone else? Who?"

"he----"

Yang Tianzhen did not answer Zhou Yutong's question immediately.

The name Shen Jian was on the tip of his tongue, but he just couldn't bring himself to say it; he really didn't want to mention that person's name.

Unfortunately, this resource was indeed allocated to Shen Jian.

If Zhou Yutong also wants to join, all three artists from one company would become regular guests. Putting aside the possibility of it being possible, just how much investment would the company have to bear to squeeze in three artists?

This is unimaginable.

However, Zhou Yutong kept asking questions, and Yang Tianzhen was getting a little impatient: "The company recently signed a new A-level contract, so it has already been decided to give him this position. I think your priority is to find a good role."

Don't worry, I'll have the company's team help you screen scripts.

"The recent A-level visa—are you talking about Shen Jian? I just saw him."

"What? You've seen him?"

Upon hearing that the two had met, Yang Tianzhen suddenly became nervous: "He didn't say anything else to you, did he?"

Zhou Yutong shook her head: "I didn't say anything else, but I didn't expect it to be given to him. But Sister Yang, he's a newcomer. Why invest so much right from the start? Does the company think so highly of him?"

I think it would be better if I were allowed to participate. Maybe I could turn my public image around through this show, which would maximize my gains.

Yang Tianzhen still insisted: "It's no use talking about this now. We've already talked to the director, so stop thinking about this and focus on the rest of the production."

"————" Hearing Yang Tianzhen's words, Zhou Yutong had no choice but to shut up.

It seems they knew it was unlikely they would participate in the festival.

Then the conversation shifted.

"Mr. Yang, if I take on a script next time, could you please give me a good billing position? Preferably first place."

Yang Tianzhen: "That also depends on who your male lead is. Besides, fighting for top billing isn't a good thing these days. Aren't you afraid of getting criticized?"

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"Alright, that's enough for now."

As she spoke, Yang Tianzhen pressed her temples, feeling somewhat exhausted.

He couldn't understand why the artists under his management were all so speechless.

Either they're too lazy to show their talents and only film a few scenes a year, or they're as abstract as Shen Jian, completely uncontrollable.

It's really too difficult.

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Meanwhile, on the other side...

The iQiyi Video building, offices.

At this moment, Ma Dong paced back and forth in the office with his hands behind his back.

He would occasionally turn his head to look at his assistant, Xiao Wei, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he hesitated and stopped.

This went on for many times.

Assistant Xiao Wei finally couldn't hold back any longer and spoke up to dissuade him, "Mr. Ma, please don't leave. I'm getting dizzy from walking so much. What's wrong with you today?"

"Nothing much," Ma Dong said helplessly. "Haven't you heard the recent news? Shen Jian has signed with Tencent again. How can I stand for that?"

Xiao Wei chuckled and said, "Haven't you tolerated this many times before? Is this one more time going to make a difference?"

"Mr. Ma, how about we try to negotiate this further privately?"

Ma Dong nodded: "Yes, we must try, we absolutely must try. We can't lose to that guy surnamed Wang once, but we can't let it happen a second time!"

This time, I'm determined to snatch it from Shen Jian! Even if it means not making steamed buns, I'll prove him wrong!

Xiao Wei asked, "I saw that iQiyi has a new drama series coming out in the first half of next year. Why don't we find a bigger IP project and give them a good role? We won't have to worry about them not coming."

"That's feasible." Ma Dong nodded. "But don't rush to send it to him. I also need to check the other two companies' offers."

After one person finished speaking, he took out his phone and found a number.

After thinking for a moment, I dialed the number.

Soon, the voice of Zhuang Zhuo, the director of Youku, came from the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Ma?"

"Mr. Zhuang, it's been a long time."

"Stop with the nonsense. 'Long time no see' isn't quite right for us. So, what's up?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask you, I wonder if your variety show segment is preparing to launch some new content? I heard that they're setting off now, the third season is about to start filming, and it seems like Wang Juan is going to come up with some new tricks again."

Zhuang Zhuo: "I don't care what happens to Wang Juan, but Youku needs to be steady and pragmatic next year, so you two can handle the competition in the variety show category. I won't participate."

"Oh? So you're planning to take a break and recuperate this year? That surprises me quite a bit."

"That's right, believe it or not."

"Alright then, I won't disturb your meeting any longer."

Ma Dong hung up the phone.

She chuckled lightly; "Xiao Wei, did you see that? Not a single word of truth comes out of your mouth."

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Content Department Office, Youku Headquarters Building.

Zhuang Zhuo turned off his phone, and his expression immediately turned serious.

"Mr. Zhuang, are we really going to take a break and recuperate?"

"Stop taking a break, go check the roster for 'Departure 3' and see if there's anyone we can poach. We can't let the penguins have it too easy."

"it is good."