Chapter 133 Extra - Investor 3

With the support of the Zhao family, Su Ruyi quickly established the framework of the media company. The second season of "I Love Singing" was also sponsored in the name of the media company, making it the largest investor and giving it a certain degree of influence.

However, Su Ruyi still decided not to interfere with the fairness of the competition, nor would she use signing contracts as a condition to affect the contestants' rankings.

As long as their terms are good, Su Ruyi believes those singers will sign with them. Even if they don't, it will be easier to collaborate in the future.

However, Su Ruyi included Lin Feng and Yang Cancan in the program to increase their exposure.

They joined the show as senior contestants, sharing their competition experience with the contestants and leading their respective teams in the competition.

The two are singers of different types. Lin Feng is a singer-songwriter with strong professional skills, while Yang Cancan is a singer-dancer with a great stage presence and good looks, making her very eye-catching.

Their presence will also add luster to the show.

So even though the TV station knew that Su Ruyi was trying to promote her own artist, they readily agreed.

This year's competition format has changed significantly. It's no longer a male-female competition like before. This year's competition is limited to females, and there are also strict age restrictions. It's no longer just a singing competition; its purpose is more clearly defined: to create stars.

The show's name was changed to "I Love Singing Girls Season".

The provincial TV station initially considered that the program format had undergone significant changes and that it was a new program, so a new name was needed. However, after comprehensive consideration, the name was ultimately retained.

The previous competition had a huge impact, and other TV stations followed suit and held their own competitions, which even clashed with their programs.

To maintain its popularity, it's better to keep the original name.

This competition was a joint production of the provincial TV station and the economic TV station. The main competition was broadcast on the provincial TV station, while the contestants' song selection, training, and individual stories were broadcast on the economic TV station.

This is not the first time such cooperation has taken place. In addition, the new director of the provincial TV station is quick-witted and has carried out sweeping reforms. Now the provincial TV station and the economic TV station are becoming more and more similar in temperament, making cooperation smoother.

Su Ruyi focused most of her energy on the media company; once she made the decision, she would go all out.

As a result, Ruyi Clothing could no longer be taken care of.

Although Su Ruyi trained many people, she usually only made overall plans and delegated many tasks to her subordinates.

It still takes a lot of effort, especially now that the brand has entered the public eye and undergone large-scale expansion, there are even more things to deal with.

However, Su Ruyi was not worried about this because she had Ms. Su Ying by her side.

"Mom, I'm entrusting Ruyi Clothing to you."

Su Ruyi entrusted the power to Ms. Su Ying with great confidence. Ms. Su Ying had been in Qing Province for more than a year and had often helped Su Ruyi with official business.

Originally, Su Ying only planned to come and take a look, and then look for a second spring in her career. However, Su Ruyi pulled her to help, so she stayed.

Su Ying knew Su Ruyi's personality. Although she wasn't irresponsible, she would sometimes want to slack off and needed someone to supervise her.

Especially now that the business has expanded so much, we can't afford to be careless, so I'm keeping a close eye on things.

She not only assisted with Ruyi Clothing, but also with the dried fruit and braised food businesses, and she has a good understanding of these businesses.

Su Ying is a typical high-energy person. She enjoys her busy career and can relax for a few days or even ten days without any problem. But she can't stand it for long and simply can't stay idle.

Su Ying is also a very studious and humble person. She will ask Su Ruyi for advice, and will not easily impose her old experience on others. Instead, she will discuss with Su Ruyi and try to understand Su Ruyi's approach. When opinions differ, she will argue her point reasonably and will not use her status as a mother to suppress others.

Therefore, Su Ruyi felt very reassured entrusting Ruyi Clothing to her.

Su Ying often thought more comprehensively than Su Ruyi, who felt she was more suited to be a pioneer and found new things more interesting.

"Are you just going to abandon this huge business?"

Su Ruyi pulled Su Ying's arm and rested her head on her body.

"Isn't it you who's here?"

Su Ying tapped her head helplessly: "You always think about the head but not the butt."

"That's because you're here that I dare to go out and expand the territory; otherwise, I would have just given up."

Su Ruyi no longer needs to work hard. She owns dozens of houses and shops, and the rent alone is enough for her to squander. Not to mention the profitable businesses she also manages.

She entered the film and television industry simply because she thought it would be fun, and since there was an opportunity, she decided to seize it.

Su Ying was very pleased and accepted this important offer without hesitation.

She had been managing things for over a year, so the formal transfer of power didn't cause much of a stir.

However, there have been some changes; everyone is working more diligently.

Su Ruyi can be quite carefree at times; once the task is completed, she won't hold a grudge.

Su Ying values ​​rules more, believing that nothing can be accomplished without rules, and that relying solely on people's self-discipline is not enough.

Although there are incentives such as bonuses, receiving too much can raise the threshold for motivation, leading to complacency.

Su Ruyi entrusted Ruyi Clothing to Su Ying not only because she wanted to work in the film and television industry, but also because she recognized this shortcoming of hers, which Ms. Su Ying could make up for.

Su Ying was very good at managing people, and she was easy to convince.

After Su Ying officially started working, her energy and spirits improved, and she no longer talked about wanting to leave every now and then. She found her place here.

Seeing Su Ying like this, Li Mei couldn't help but sigh, feeling that she had come to know Su Ying again, but this also overlapped with the image she had previously held of her.

Although Su Ying has been helping Su Ruyi manage the company for over a year, she only steps in when needed, so she hasn't truly shouldered that much responsibility, and her situation is quite different.

After handing over all her other work, Su Ruyi focused all her attention on film and television.

The two male singers under the company are currently focusing on online songs, which are more straightforward and catchy, and can express the feelings of the general public.

To put it more bluntly, the overall style of the music is rather tacky.

These two singers are well-received. They come from ordinary backgrounds, one of whom used to be a migrant worker. They can actually relate to those so-called vulgar songs and perform them very well.

The other singer is very young, with a clear and energetic voice, perfect for singing ballads and love songs. He also spends a lot of time online and is very receptive to having his songs posted online.

Su Ruyi plans career paths based on each individual's unique characteristics, and the agents she trains also follow the same style.

Although their goal is to make money, they cannot do it for money alone.

As for film and television, Su Ruyi has a lot of resources at her disposal due to her previous investments.

She's quite well-known in the industry, and people are willing to work with her.

Since the media company was established, many people have offered it a position.

The company's first film and television production was a collaboration with our old friend, the film and television department of Hunan Economic Television, and it was an idol drama.

Nowadays, most mainland Chinese TV dramas are serious dramas, while idol dramas are mostly filmed in Hong Kong and Taiwan, or co-productions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

There are relatively few cases of independent productions in mainland China, so this is a bold attempt for them.

The work is adapted from a novel that was originally published on a forum. After becoming popular online, it was published and gained a certain degree of popularity online.

The novel's style is typical of a tragic love story; it's lighthearted and humorous in the beginning, but becomes incredibly cruel and heart-wrenching in the end.

It might be a bit outdated for Su Ruyi, but for people today, it's incredibly agonizing, the kind of thing that leaves you breathless for days after watching it.

Although the plot is melodramatic, the emotions are incredibly intense, making it easy to capture everyone's attention.

Su Ruyi faced a lot of pressure when she decided to adapt this novel into a film. If it weren't for her consistently excellent judgment, the TV station would never have agreed.

Compared to traditional novels, the original novel is far inferior in both writing style and core content, and can hardly be considered a mature work.

Even if the novel sells well after publication, it is still not recognized.

There is a hierarchy of discrimination everywhere, and novels like this are currently considered lowbrow and too shallow.

Su Ruyi understood this point, but there are many more ordinary people in this world, and the base of people who like to watch melodramatic stories is very large, so it is worth a try.

Many people share her view. After all, things are different now than they were a few years ago. Many people have been influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan idol dramas and know that this is a market with great potential.

Therefore, Su Ruyi quickly found a team to cooperate with.

The director had previously collaborated with Su Ruyi, and that project not only achieved excellent commercial success but also earned him the Best Director award.

Su Ruyi originally didn't plan to contact him, after all, their styles were too different. His previous works were all modern dramas, either crime dramas or anti-corruption dramas.

Now they're actually making idol dramas targeting the female market; that's really a far cry from what's expected.

But director Fang Jian insisted, finding it very interesting and wanting to give it a try.

Fang Jian is a very capable person, and Su Ruyi intended to cooperate with him long-term. Since he wanted to let himself go, Su Ruyi agreed.

The screenwriter is an apprentice of a well-known screenwriter in the industry. He had been learning from his master and had participated in a lot of screenwriting work, but he did not have any works that were independently credited.

She is quite capable; she's just currently being suppressed and hasn't had a chance to shine.

Su Ruyi had worked with her master before and was well aware of the matter and her abilities, so she approached her directly.

The famous screenwriter looked down on this kind of novel adaptation, so he readily agreed to let his apprentice take on the project.

The rest of the team members were all acquaintances, and Zhao Dabao served as the producer.

Zhao Dabao had learned a lot from the film crew, and the Zhao family had sent a capable person as his assistant, so Su Ruyi was very relieved.

Although Zhao Dabao is not a smart person, he is very serious and eager to learn.

Xu Fei also plays a role in this drama. She plays the male lead's younger sister, an innocent little princess, and is considered the third female lead.

Although she doesn't have many scenes, every appearance of hers is bright and eye-catching, a bright spot in the overall somber tone.

This kind of character is very likable, and because she is a princess, her appearance will also be very beautiful.

Xu Fei is still taking acting classes. Her acting is very inspired, but her abilities are still limited.

It's quite difficult to carry a leading role right now; you can only play characters that match your own personality.

Su Ruyi won't let her enter the industry and play leading roles right away. If she's not prepared and takes on a major role, she won't have time to learn later.

Su Ruyi privately talked to Xu Fei to confirm her training plan, and Xu Fei also agreed with the plan.

Thanks to the prize money from the competition and subsequent endorsements, Xu Fei's family's financial crisis was resolved, so she was no longer in a hurry to make money and could settle down to study and reflect.

Moreover, Su Ruyi did not completely remove her from her job; she could not only act, but also appear on TV variety shows and take on commercials, so she always had a source of income.

However, I don't get many jobs, so I have to set aside more time for studying.

Not only do they learn acting, but they also need to continue their singing training.

As for the male and female leads in the drama, they were both selected from film and television schools, with formal training and excellent skills.

The male supporting role was an actor she had worked with before. Su Ruyi had a deep impression of this person. He was very good-looking, but he did not fit the current aesthetic. He was more in line with the aesthetics of ten or twenty years from now. He was a typical pretty boy.

Therefore, he can only play supporting roles, especially in serious dramas, where it is difficult for him to play important roles; he is always relegated to the sidelines.

He was overjoyed when Su Ruyi contacted him, as this was the first time he had received such a significant role. Moreover, just by reading the script, one could tell that although he was a supporting male character, the character was very well-developed, a typical devoted supporting male character.

This aligns with the current trend in romance dramas and novels where the male lead is the female lead and the male supporting character is the audience's role.

The second female lead, on the other hand, submitted her resume herself when the casting call was held.

Su Ruyi was stunned by her beauty the moment she saw her.

The girl was only twenty years old, but she was already very beautiful. Her beauty was extremely striking, and even though she dressed simply, she couldn't hide her radiant beauty.

"You have no idea how beautiful she is. I've seen plenty of handsome men and beautiful women in the industry, but it's rare to see someone like her. She's so stunning."

When Su Ruyi mentioned it to Lu Ting, her eyes were practically sparkling.

Seeing that she was practically drooling, Lu Ting couldn't help but say, "If you were a man, you'd probably pounce on her, right?"

"No way, I'm not that kind of person."

Lu Ting squinted at her, and Su Ruyi chuckled, "If I were a woman, I would want to pounce on her too, but I'm the boss, so I have to be a little more reserved."

"I'm worried about you working in this industry if you keep acting like this." Lu Ting felt a deep sense of crisis. If he encountered a male version of this woman, wouldn't his wife be doomed?

Lu Ting knew very well that Su Ruyi initially took a liking to him because she was lusting after his body.

Su Ruyi smiled and reassured her, "I just have a pretty eye, I'm not interested in anything."

Although Lu Ting trusts Su Ruyi, he still accompanies his wife to the company and film set from time to time to show his ownership.

"Your supporting male and female characters are all so outstanding, what about the male and female leads?" Lu Ting asked curiously.

"They are also outstanding, and they have the kind of looks that appeal to the audience. They can command the stage and their acting skills are also very good."

Su Ruyi spared no expense in choosing handsome men and beautiful women as supporting actors, making the whole drama a visual feast, but she also did not forget the most important male and female leads, whose brilliance should not be overshadowed.

The two characters in the novel are also very well-developed, and after being adapted by the screenwriter, they have become even more three-dimensional and vivid.

While good looks are important in idol dramas, character development and plot are also crucial; otherwise, it's just like watching a PowerPoint presentation.

The inherent charm of the character also adds to the appeal. If the character is well-developed, coupled with the actor's excellent performance, it can give the character vitality and greater attraction.

The original novel is popular for a reason, and character development is a key aspect of that.

Su Ruyi was very satisfied with the adapted script, which made the original somewhat rough work more substantial and refined, and more suitable for film and television presentation.

After filming began, Su Ruyi went to visit the set a few times and found that the atmosphere on set was very good and everyone got along well.

Su Ruyi approached the director to inquire about the actors' situation.

Fang Jian said, "They are all newcomers, and they don't have those bad habits yet."

As for what will happen to them after they become famous, Fang Jian has no way of predicting.

He's been in this industry for quite a while and has seen many actors become arrogant and completely different after they become famous.

Where is Li Weiwei?

"She's pretty good. Don't let her beauty fool you; she's actually very down-to-earth. Even when she's not filming, she'll still be there to watch other actors perform. She's improving very quickly. At first, she couldn't keep up with the male and female leads, but now the difference isn't so big."

Although Li Weiwei is beautiful and has been in the industry for two or three years, she doesn't have much acting experience.

The reason for this was asked during the interview.

Li Weiwei didn't hide anything and told the truth that there were opportunities before, but they required her to pay a price, which she was unwilling to accept, so many projects fell through.

Sometimes, because her appearance is too outstanding and steals the spotlight from the main character, she may be replaced.

Her acting skills aren't particularly outstanding. Many people may not be as good-looking as her, but their acting abilities are better, so they get even fewer opportunities.

"I don't know much about filming, but for this kind of subject matter, you have to make sure the people look beautiful in the photos," Su Ruyi instructed.

Fang Jian laughed and said, "Don't worry, that's why I want to take on this type of drama."

Fang Jian has an art background, so he is very particular about beauty. However, the types of films he shot in the past did not lack beauty, but rather had a different focus.

Su Ruyi understood; no wonder a director like Fang Jian would make this type of film.

Even though they're all making films, there's still a hierarchy of disdain among them.

Zhao Dabao was busy running around, and he had visibly lost weight. He looked somewhat haggard, and his eyes were red and swollen.

Su Ruyi frowned and said, "Don't forget to rest properly while you're working hard. It would be a loss if you ruin your health."

If his health deteriorates from overwork, the Zhao family will definitely intervene.

Zhao Dabao scratched his head sheepishly: "I cried the whole time, that's why I'm like this. Sister, I think this show will definitely be popular. I've cried during several scenes, it's so touching!"

Su Ruyi didn't know what to say for a moment.

"What do you think of Li Weiwei?" Su Ruyi asked.

Zhao Dabao, who was recounting his work during this period, paused for a moment, and then said, "She's very nice. She hasn't come to me privately at all. She's on the right track."

Although Zhao Dabao was not good-looking, he was never short of beautiful women around him, and many girls threw themselves at him because of his good looks.

A similar incident occurred on the show "I Love Singing". Although the contestant was not immediately eliminated, she was barely shown on screen and was eliminated shortly afterward due to insufficient votes.

Li Weiwei is very beautiful, and judging from her appearance, she seems like the kind of girl who would use her beauty to climb the social ladder, but that's not actually the case.

Not only did she not have that intention, but none of the main actors in the crew did either. On the contrary, several minor supporting actors who had been selected earlier secretly went to Zhao Dabao's door late at night, but were eventually fired.

The Zhao family is very strict; you can date, but you absolutely cannot mess around.

The assistant next to Zhao Dabao also had a supervisory role.

"Sis, do you want to sign her?"

Su Ruyi nodded. Li Weiwei has excellent physical attributes; given a little opportunity, it would be hard for her not to become famous.

Even if you don't become a huge star, it's not difficult to establish yourself in this industry.

The male and female leads are still in school and can't sign with a company. The second male lead has already signed with another company, so they haven't contacted him either.

"She's really quite good, and she's perfect for the female lead in that martial arts drama we've got our eye on," Zhao Dabao said earnestly.

There's a big market for martial arts dramas these days, and Su Ruyi is planning to invest in one. The original novel is very famous, and it's been adapted into several versions before, the most recent one being filmed in Hong Kong five years ago.

This martial arts drama features grand scenes, a large cast of characters, and a substantial investment.

If filmed well, this drama could be a huge boost to the careers of its cast. Su Ruyi, of course, wanted to maximize profits and put her own signed artists on the show.

But the premise is that it must be appropriate.

Seeing that everyone had a very positive opinion of Li Weiwei, Su Ruyi found Li Weiwei and signed her to her company.

Li Weiwei readily agreed. In this film crew, she experienced the style of Baoshan Film and Television and felt that this company could protect her.

Zhao Dabao, the vice president, is not the kind of lecherous and sleazy man. Although he comes from a wealthy family, he is very peaceful and sometimes even helps the props team with his work.

Besides this period idol drama, Su Ruyi collaborated with Cheng Fengsheng again to film a light comedy movie.

The company has only been established for a short time, but it already has three film and television projects in progress.

If we hadn't been afraid to take too big a step at the beginning, we could have done much more than this.

Besides music and film, Su Ruyi also submitted two more programs, one of which was approached by a CCTV host.

She was not well-known on CCTV, and the programs she hosted were always broadcast in the spare time slots.

She has now left CCTV to work on her own and has planned an interview program that needs investors.

The first episode has already been recorded. Su Ruyi watched it and found it quite interesting, so she submitted it.

This program was not broadcast on Qing Province TV, but on another equally powerful satellite TV station.

Another program was broadcast on the provincial TV station; it was a game-type variety show similar to "Happy Club".

Yang Cancan is one of the hosts. While playing games with everyone, she also performs in almost every episode, increasing her exposure.

Yang Cancan has excellent communication skills and is a very outgoing and fun-loving person. She previously participated in "Happy Club" after making it into the top ten, where she was the most outstanding performer. She is quick-witted, humorous, and very suitable for this program.

Because of the experience gained from "Happy Club", this variety show quickly became a hit, and artists under Su Ruyi's management could occasionally appear on it to promote their works.

As the show became more popular, Yang Cancan's fame also grew.

A year later, she released her first album, which broke sales records for the year.

What made Baoshan Media a resounding success was their first investment in a period idol drama, which became an overnight sensation upon its release!