Chapter 114: Sister's Debut

After leaving Director Wang's office, Jiang Tao was in high spirits and full of energy. He was highly respected in the station and was young and energetic.

As long as the ratings of "Wulin Waijia" do not decline, and the opening drama of the year hosted by him goes smoothly, his mission of succeeding Director Li will be half done.

When Jiang Tao returned to his office again, Mark was still waiting at the door like yesterday, but today he was in high spirits and looked several years younger.

Mark was very excited and walked quickly to Jiang Tao: "Leader, you already know it."

Jiang Tao nodded with a smile, and returned to his usual elegance, speaking in a gentle tone: "The director told me that I have something else to tell you. Let's go into the office and talk."

Mark was in high spirits. He followed his leader and closed the office door.

Jiang Tao, slumped in his chair, exhaled the pent-up anger in his chest and said lightly, "I've passed this level."

Mark flattered him: "True gold is not afraid of fire, you have good vision."

Sitting up straight again, the joy in his heart gradually faded, and Jiang Tao said seriously: "Old Ma, the ratings of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" have improved, and we must hurry up to attract advertising. Also notify Tengda Culture to strengthen publicity and strive to get the ratings to 6%."

"Okay, leader. I'll do it right away." Mark responded quickly, keeping Jiang Tao's arrangement firmly in mind.

The two discussed a few more things, and then Mark said goodbye and left the office.

The sooner the better, the later. Jiang Tao immediately dealt with the matter that Director Wang had just instructed him to do.

He took out his cell phone and prepared to call Song Ci, but then he remembered that he and he hadn't been in touch since they last met at CCTV, so it might be a bit awkward to call him directly.

After considering for a moment, Jiang Tao decided to call Wang Jing first. First, because Wang Jing was the producer of "Wulin Wai Zhuan", there was a good topic for discussion. Second, because she was the COO of Tengda Group, she must have a close relationship with the chairman Song Ci, which would facilitate communication.

Today is January 4th, the first day of work after the New Year's Day holiday, and Wang Jing is sorting materials in the group office.

2005 has passed. As the COO of Tengda Group, she and other senior executives of the company will make year-end performance reports to Song Ci in a few days. These days, she is busy compiling and summarizing the group's operating data.

The cell phone on the table suddenly rang. Wang Jing lowered her head and glanced at it. When she saw that the caller ID was "CCTV Director Jiang", her heart skipped a beat.

She had already known yesterday that the ratings for the first broadcast of "Wulin Waijia" were not ideal, and that the project that Tengda Culture had high hopes for had failed. She was worried and didn't know how to report it to Song Ci.

At this moment, Jiang Tao from CCTV suddenly contacted me again, and I was afraid that he wanted to hold me accountable.

It was inevitable that disaster would happen, and CCTV must not be offended. After the phone rang three times, Wang Jing answered the phone: "Hello, Director Jiang!"

"Mr. Wang, Happy New Year. I hope I didn't disturb you."

The voice from the other end of the phone was polite and didn't sound like someone blaming her, so Wang Jing immediately felt relieved.

After a few pleasantries, Jiang Tao revealed his true intentions: "Boss Wang, this is what happened. The ratings for 'Wulin Wai Zhuan' were pretty good last night. I estimate that the ratings are expected to exceed 6%. Your company should pay more attention to the publicity and increase the efforts."

Wang Jing was surprised to hear this. The ratings of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" are good! Didn't the first episode yesterday flop?

He temporarily suppressed his doubts and responded tactfully, "It is also because of you, Director Jiang, that the ratings of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" have increased, and it is also because CCTV is a good platform, and the audience trusts CCTV's golden signboard."

The fancy sedan was carried by everyone, and Wang Jing's humble response made Jiang Tao very satisfied. He liked dealing with people like Wang Jing who knew their limits the most.

"It's also because you guys, Tengda, made it with great care and effort that the audience likes it."

Wang Jing said modestly: "Thank you for your recognition and praise of Tengda."

Both of them have high emotional intelligence, and each side has its own needs and is willing to cater to each other. With just two or three sentences, they have quietly become closer and are no longer as unfamiliar as at the beginning.

Feeling that the time was right, Jiang Tao spoke out another purpose: "Boss Wang, I have something to discuss.

Director Wang, who is in charge of our Art Center, wants to exchange work experiences with outstanding young people like Mr. Song from your company.

I don’t communicate much with Mr. Song, so I’m afraid it would be too presumptuous to contact him directly. I’d like to ask Mr. Wang to convey this to me.”

Wang Jing understood the elegant intention of the music and the CCTV leaders took the initiative to show their goodwill. It was something she had been longing for, so she naturally would not refuse.

He quickly assured: "Thank you leaders for your concern for our work. I will contact you after reporting to the chairman."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Jing felt a little bit of anticipation for the ratings of "Wulin Waijia" yesterday.

I quickly called the secretary and found out that the ratings yesterday were 4.66%, which was double the premiere, and the word of mouth was explosive, so there is still huge potential for growth.

Wang Jing felt a surge of joy in her heart. With such achievements, it was no wonder that Jiang Tao was so humble today.

There is another highlight in the year-end summary. As the producer and producer of "Wulin Waijia", I deserve at least half of the credit for the great success of this drama.

Wang Jing silently calculated that "Wulin Waijia" could help the company earn at least tens of millions of dollars, and she could finally make some achievements and establish her prestige in front of the group's senior executives.

As for what Jiang Tao had asked, Wang Jing considered it and decided to schedule the banquet and exchange around the celebration banquet for "Wulin Wai Zhuan", but the specific time would have to be determined after reporting to Song Ci.

In the evening, Song Ci returned to Peking University, said goodbye to his roommates, left the dormitory and went home.

"Hey, why are you back today, New Year's Day?"

Song Zhang was sitting on the sofa watching the "News Broadcast". When he saw his son suddenly come home, he couldn't help feeling puzzled.

Song Ci usually lives in the school dormitory and rarely goes home except during holidays. Today is the first working day of the new year, and Song Ci should stay in the dormitory.

Liu Xiaoxian and her husband Song Zhang had just finished dinner and were busy cleaning up the dishes. Seeing their baby son coming home, they couldn't help but ask with concern, "Have you had dinner, Yuandan?"

Song Ci put on warm and comfortable slippers, walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa.

"I came back for something. I ate at school, Mom. Dad, aren't you on duty today?"

"I was on duty during the three-day New Year's Day holiday, so today is a day off."

Song Zhang picked up the remote control and turned down the volume of the TV. His son was now so successful in his career, and generally he and his wife didn't ask too many questions and just supported their son silently.

The three members of the Song family are busier than each other. It is a rare family reunion, and Liu Xiaoxian finally has the opportunity to show her motherly love. She washed some dates and gave them to her son.

"I just bought some freshly-released winter jujubes when I got off work. Come and try them for New Year's Day."

Song Ci looked at the juicy green winter dates in the fruit bowl, his appetite aroused. He picked up one and took a bite. It was juicy, fresh and sweet.

"It tastes really good. I'll take some back to school tomorrow."

Seeing that her son liked it, Liu Xiaoxian showed a loving smile on her face: "Eat more, there is more at home, I will wash some more for you to take away later."

The night was as cool as water. After Liu Xiaoxian washed the dishes and cleaned up, she sat next to Song Ci and chatted with her son leisurely.

The whole family gathered in the warm living room, with figures flashing on the TV screen. After the CCTV-1 "News Broadcast" ended, the "Weather Forecast" was about to be broadcast.

Song Ci was eating dates. Seeing that his father intended to change the channel, he suddenly said, "Dad, change to CCTV Channel 8."

Hearing this, Song Zhang turned sideways and looked at Song Ci, his eyes widened with surprise, thinking that he had misheard. "What did you just say, Yuandan?"

"Change the channel. I want to watch CCTV Channel 8." Song Ci repeated it word by word in a higher voice.

Liu Xiaoxian also stared at her son in surprise, wanting to find out why Song Ci behaved so abnormally.

"The sun is rising from the west today, and you actually want to watch TV!"

Although he joked, Song Zhang was quick in his actions and switched the remote control to CCTV Channel 8.

But he was very surprised in his heart. His baby son has been weird since he was young and basically never watched TV. But today he was very abnormal. Not only did he come home suddenly without saying a word, but he also wanted to watch TV programs.

Just after 7:30, the TV series broadcast on CCTV-8 during prime time was exactly "Wulin Waijia" and the theme song was playing.

Noticing his parents' surprise, Song Ci explained, "This "Wulin Wai Zhuan" is produced by my company and was selected by CCTV as the opening drama of 2006."

When Song Zhang heard that it was a TV series produced by his son's company, Tengda, he immediately became interested: "Oh, then I'd like to see how it's produced."

Various production information flashed on the TV screen, and soon the words "Episode 5" were displayed.

Liu Xiaoxian stared at the screen and guessed, "You didn't come back from school today just to watch this "Wulin Wai Zhuan"?"

Song Ci nodded. He went home today just to watch the fifth episode of "Wulin Waijia"!

Liu Xiaoxian muttered, "This is already the fifth episode. He didn't watch it during the holidays and even ran back home from school today. How weird." However, her son has always been eccentric, so she is used to it.

On TV, the exciting plot of "Wulin Waijia" is being played out, and the people in Tongfu Inn are noisily performing one hilarious story after another.

"It's quite interesting. No wonder it can be broadcast on CCTV." Song Zhang leaned back on the sofa with his arms folded across his chest. He was attracted by the plot and looked intently at the screen. He laughed from time to time at the funny scenes in the plot.

Liu Xiaoxian has a serious personality and doesn't really like the hilarious comedy and martial arts style of "Wulin Waijiao". However, having her husband and son by her side makes her feel extremely comfortable and peaceful.

The family was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, enjoying the rare moment of peace and happiness.

Time passed in a flash, and before I knew it, the fifth episode had already been played for ten minutes. Song Ci suddenly looked mysterious and said with a smile: "Mom and Dad, pay attention, there is a surprise ahead."

After hearing what Song Ci said, the couple immediately paid close attention, wanting to see what the surprise their son was talking about was.

On the screen, Bai Zhantang, played by Qiao Zhengyu, is recounting the past: "Three years ago, I stole a concubine's mirror from Prince Kang's mansion, and she has been tracking me here, which is Qixia Town."

The scene changed, and Bai Zhantang and a woman were facing each other on the roof. Their eyes exchanged, their palms extended, and their fists clenched. Their postures were very much like those of a fierce martial arts hero.

The woman tied her hair up with a bright red headband and wore a black cape draped over her shoulders. It swayed slightly in the breeze, making her look heroic.

"Yuan Dan, this is Shishi!" Song Zhang recognized at a glance that the woman playing the heroine on the screen was his son's childhood playmate Liu Shishi.

Liu Xiaoxian also exclaimed in disbelief: "It is indeed Shishi, how come she is on TV!"

Seeing that her son was staring intently at the lovely girl on the screen and had no time to answer her, Liu Xiaoxian muttered a few words in her heart, temporarily suppressed her doubts, and continued to watch the TV.

The plot is slowly progressing. In the play, Liu Shishi plays the world's number one female constable Zhan Hongling, who is persistent, determined, simple and kind.

In order to enter the Six Gates, they chased Bai Zhantang for thousands of miles. However, the two of them got to know each other through fighting and eventually became friends. The heroic spirit of Zhan Hongling was fully expressed by Liu Shishi.

"The little girl performed the role of Shishi very well." The fifth episode ended quickly, and Song Zhang was still not satisfied. He was generous in praising his son's beloved daughter.

Song Ci also nodded, and agreed with a smile on her face: "Shishi's acting is indeed good, she works very hard."

He went home today just to watch his girlfriend's screen debut.

My childhood sweetheart officially entered the entertainment industry in October 2004. After more than a year of hard work, she went from Donghai to Peking, and then to Hengdian. Finally, she got a role, which was not easy.

Wang Jing reported to him in the afternoon that the ratings of "Wulin Waijia" during the same period were better than in the previous life. It is thought that it will bring some popularity to Liu Shishi. Now that the work has been broadcasted, even if it is a small supporting role, it can be regarded as an official debut.

There was no scene involving Miss Liu in the sixth episode, and Song Ci immediately lost the desire to watch any further and prepared to get up and go back to his room.

"Dad, Mom, Shishi is done with this episode. I'm going back to my room. If you think it's okay, continue watching it. Just think of it as contributing to the ratings of 'Wulin Waijiao'."

As soon as Song Ci stood up from the sofa, Liu Xiaoxian quickly grabbed him and refused to let him leave, asking, "Don't leave yet, I have something to ask you! Didn't Shishi study dance? Why did you suddenly become an actress?"

At this moment, Liu Xiaoxian knew very well that her son had come home just to watch the TV series starring Liu Shishi.

Song Ci was thinking about something in his mind, but pretended to recall the past: "Shishi changed her career to become an actress last year. Didn't I tell you?"

How could Liu Xiaoxian let Song Ci just brush it off like that? She frowned and asked, "Don't play tricks on me. Explain to me and your father what's going on."

Song Ci also lost his temper. He was high and mighty in the company, and he had the final say, managing thousands of people. Being questioned by his mother, he became angry and could not help but argue:

"What's going on? I have nothing to explain! Whether it's dancing or acting, it's Shishi's freedom to choose any career! As long as she is happy, I will support her.

Besides, being an actor now earns a lot of money, and you may become a respected people's artist in the future. It's not good for your future daughter-in-law to have her own career."

(End of this chapter)