That evening, the effects of last night's trending topics and today's promotions began to take hold. Fang Yang opened the backend and was startled by the surge in views. The 150 million views were displayed there in a dazzling display, making Fang Yang almost wonder if he was dreaming.

However, thinking back to the phenomenal success of "Loser Men and Women" when it was first released in the previous life, perhaps there are some similarities!

Ouyang Ming was also full of expectations for tonight's ratings, especially after learning that the number of views on Yuewen Media's website had exceeded 150 million. The next day at work, he notified the technical department to send him the results as soon as they were available.

At 9:30, Minister Zhang sneaked into Ouyang Ming's office with the viewership chart in his hand. "Director, great news! Fantastic news!"

Ouyang Ming put down the document he was reviewing. "The results are in?"

"Yes, the ratings are 3.1, it looks like it could become a phenomenon!"

Ouyang Ming took the ratings chart handed to him by Minister Zhang. The number one show in the country during the same period was "Loser Men and Women", with a rating of 3.1. It was much higher than the second-place show's 1.3, and the red font was quite eye-catching.

"That's good. It added two points in just one day. It seems that the advertising has had the desired effect. We need to keep a close eye on it in the next few days and make sure to maintain its leading position."

"Yes, it was the station director who had a keen eye and secured the rights to this drama early on. Otherwise, once it became popular, many other TV stations would have come to compete for it, and it would have been difficult to sign it at a lower price!"

"So you need to build a good relationship with Yang Huajin. Visit Yuewen Media more often and treat Yang Huajin to meals. That way, you'll be the first to know about any good dramas they have. Even if we can't have exclusive broadcasting rights, winning the first broadcast is a win!"

"Yes, Director, I've got it! The station has made a fortune this time. Everyone says that under your leadership, Shanghai TV will definitely stand out among local stations."

"Alright, you guys need to put your heart into that 'Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty' project and do a good job with the logistics. This is our first collaboration with Yuewen Media. Give those kids a good talking-to, put away their arrogance, and listen to Fang Yang's instructions properly. If anyone messes up, I'll skin them alive!"

Meanwhile, at Hunan TV, station director Liu Zhen looked at the ratings chart sent by the technical department today. The 6 o'clock slot, which had been number one for years, had been relegated to second place, and there was an insurmountable gap between it and the number one spot. His temples throbbed.

Pressing the internal phone on the table, he said, "Minister Huang, come to my office immediately."

Huang Jinrong paced anxiously in his office. When he received the ratings chart from the technical department that morning, he felt like the sky was falling. The station's 6 o'clock slot had been pushed out of first place, and by such a large margin that he didn't even have the courage to catch up.

When I logged into the trending topics on my phone, I realized that the trending list from the night before last had been dominated by other people, and I hadn't even paid attention to it. As the head of the content department of Hunan TV, this is a serious dereliction of duty!

Fang Yang and Huang Jinrong of Yuewen Media both knew that when Yuehai Media joined forces with others in the industry to suppress him, Huang Jinrong, as a long-term partner of Yuehai Media, was involved immediately. The powerful Hunan TV station did not take an amateur singer seriously, even if the person had some talent.

However, fortunes change, and Fang Yang and his Yuewen Media turned the tide overnight. Although the various forces that participated in the suppression did not suffer any losses, they would not have any dealings with Fang Yang. After all, they were all powerful forces, and they would not do such sycophantic things. Fang Yang was no longer worth their time.

The same goes for Huang Jinrong. I heard that Fang Yang sang two songs on Shanghai TV during the two holidays, which caused a great stir. But this is nothing to Hunan TV, the leading local TV station. Hunan TV is a big and powerful company, and it can invite any kind of star.

However, reality slapped Huang Jinrong in the face. Yuewen Media's "Loser Men and Women" only aired two episodes before knocking down Shonan TV, which had been dominating the 6 PM slot with its Japanese anime programming. With the addition of weekend anime, the 6 PM slot is now the domain of Yuewen Media and Shanghai TV, and the former champion Shonan TV can only be relegated to a subordinate position.

The relinquishment of the dominant player means a reduction in advertising revenue. This may not be immediately apparent, but once the contract expires, those who used to be eager to profit will definitely take up their swords and cut advertising spending by a large margin.

Upon receiving the call from the station director, Huang Jinrong knew he had reached another crossroads in his life. If he failed to satisfy the director, the consequences would be dire. He had spent a fortune to buy the Japanese animated series imported by Yuehai Media, only to be defeated by a domestic sitcom. Without an explanation, he would inevitably be subjected to a severe scolding. Huang Jinrong frowned, pondering a solution.

However, time waits for no one, and the station director is still waiting in the office. Even if he is slow, he will arrive eventually. Huang Jinrong dawdled along the way but couldn't come up with a good solution no matter how hard he tried.

I gently knocked on the door of the station director's office, and after receiving permission, I pushed the door open and entered. "Director, what can I do for you?"

Liu Zhen looked up at Huang Jinrong and asked, "Minister Huang, do you know about the ratings?"

Huang Jinrong shuddered. He had always been called "Little Huang" but now he was called "Minister Huang." The estrangement he had experienced during that time made Huang Jinrong's heart tremble.

"Director, I've already looked at it."

"I've seen it. Do you have anything to explain?"

"Director, this is my fault. I thought it was just a short drama and didn't pay much attention. Who knew it was an innovative situational drama with a plot that was very popular with the audience. After the first episode, it went viral online and topped the trending searches, attracting the attention of the audience and leading to today's situation."

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