Jiang Ran had arranged an interview the day before at nine in the morning. To avoid any unexpected situations, she woke everyone up at seven o'clock.

I started preparing two hours in advance, so I can't be late, right?

However, reality is always more bleak than ideal. When he was about to go out, Fu Bo's "no light" mechanism was activated again.

Jiang Ran and Zeng Pei both rushed forward, trying to pull Fu Bo out from under the quilt: "Come out now!"

Fu Bo clutched the edge of the quilt tightly, hiding inside and shouting in a muffled voice: "You guys go ahead, and tell me the results when you come back!"

"You can avoid seeing people now, but can you avoid seeing people for the rest of your life?"

"Then wait until you really need to see someone before going out!"

“…”

No matter how much he was persuaded, Fu Bo still refused to move.

Jiang Ran had no choice but to leave with the others, but after all the hassle, he still wasted some time. When he finally arrived at the company, he was only ten minutes earlier than the agreed time of nine o'clock.

The staff led them upstairs.

As he walked, he revealed the situation: "Boss Xu arrived at the company at 7 o'clock. He has been preparing for the investment proposal all morning and is very dedicated to it. This thing is probably right."

Jiang Ran thanked him sincerely, thinking in his heart that this time Xu Yang's dedicated personality has really taken root in everyone's heart again.

Arriving at Xu Yang's office and knocking on the door, Jiang Ran immediately saw what was on his desk.

There were three or four stacks of documents as high as fingers, a computer, and a few plates of white pills. There were not many things, but they were all placed neatly and tightly.

At first glance, it looks like he is working seriously.

He is indeed a serious executive president, and he works in an orderly manner.

Jiang Ran took two steps forward and was about to say hello to him, but he caught sight of the sketch that had not been wiped clean in the corner of the laptop.

This is really... so, so dedicated...

When Jiang Ran's hand was halfway raised and became stiff, Xu Yang picked up a stack of documents on the table first.

He seemed completely unaware of Jiang Ran's unusual behavior. He stood up and walked towards them: "Don't worry, the investment has basically been decided. Now we just need to discuss some details."

Ren Xiayang smiled like a robot: "We are not, no, not nervous!"

Jiang Ran: “…”

By the time everyone sat down around the table, they were still somewhat uncomfortable.

During the previous testing period, they had been with Xu Yang day and night for a period of time. Although their attitudes towards him were always a little different, they still regarded him as a companion. It was difficult for them to get used to the sudden change in treating him like a superior and a financial sponsor.

But Xu Yang got used to it very quickly.

He distributed the documents he had prepared in advance to everyone, pointing to various data to explain the current situation to them, as well as the expectations and arrangements for the next season's program.

Jiang Ran was the first to adapt to the change of identity.

When Xu Yang had almost finished speaking, she asked first, "Does that mean Blue Sky Culture has confirmed that it will continue to invest and is planning to immediately prepare for the next season?"

"Yes." Xu Yang nodded. "The second season of the show just finished airing, and it's still very popular. Several of the terms are in the top ten of the Star Network search index. Of course, the preparation and promotion for the next season should be started sooner rather than later."

The investment goes smoothly, which is the ideal result.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Jiang Ran continued to flip through the documents in his hand, and then said, "I have a general understanding of the current situation, but we still need to verify two issues and try to avoid information asymmetry between the two parties, which will affect the subsequent project operations."

This request was reasonable, so Xu Yang certainly wouldn't refuse: "You say."

"First question. According to this draft, you're fully responsible for all matters related to funding, platforms, and promotion. However, you've made even greater concessions regarding the project's equity than before. This is completely illogical. Could you please explain why?"

Xu Yang: "Because I have another request."

Jiang Ran: "What request?"

Xu Yang: "I will be the producer of this program, and I will have full control over the overall direction of the project."

Jiang Ran fell silent for a moment. She thought of the sketch pattern she saw on Xu Yangguang's brain not long ago.

The direction of the show is controlled by a producer who is always thinking about slacking off... Does this show really have a future?

Jiang Ran asked with difficulty: "Why? Being a producer is not an easy job."

"I've replanned 'Back to Earth,'" Xu Yang said. "Although the current data shows an astonishingly high return on investment, that's largely due to the very low investment during the testing phase... I'm not making this trip to Earth just to do something small. I need a large enough base, which means more professional operations, more efficient management, and more comprehensive investment."

Just listening to it this way, it does make some sense.

However, just as Jiang Ran was about to nod, he heard Xu Yang continue, "So, I need to have the power of veto in matters concerning personnel, funding, channels... and broadcasting. The edited film must also be reviewed and approved by me before it can be officially broadcast."

Jiang Ran didn't react much to the first half, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

Why does Xu Yang seem to be more focused on the broadcasting phase?

Jiang Ran carefully observed his expression, and after repeated scrutiny, he finally confirmed his suspicions. Xu Yang's expression was indeed somewhat stiff and unnatural, as if he was deliberately hiding something.

What is going on?

Jiang Ran thought about it carefully and finally came up with a guess.

In this season's program, following the scheduled process, Xu Yang, like the others, has not seen the final film.

I guess Xu Yang only realized it after the show was aired. Although the part about singing across the sea was deleted, he inadvertently revealed a lot of other information, such as the part about talking in his sleep when he wanted to slack off... Not a single word was deleted.

But if Xu Yang became the producer, the main film would definitely have to be reviewed by him before it was broadcast. As long as he wanted to delete something, there would be nothing that could not be deleted.

After Jiang Ran finished thinking, he asked tentatively, "The next episode will still be a recorded broadcast, right?"

Xu Yang nodded. "For a large-scale show with too many people, there are too many uncontrollable factors in a live broadcast. It's better to record it."

Jiang Ran continued to test: "Will you still go with us on the next show?"

Xu Yang nodded naturally: "Of course, there are many viewers on Star Online who say they like me, and they will watch the next episode if I'm not there."

Jiang Ran: “…”

I really don't know whether I should remind him first that those audience members are just talking nonsense, or tell him that a dozen people really isn't a lot.

But in this way, Jiang Ran finally confirmed Xu Yang's purpose.

Her guess was basically correct. Xu Yang probably suddenly proposed to be the producer in order to protect his image in the next episode.

Thinking about it this way... although it seems very unreliable, he shouldn't make too many messy decisions, right?

Jiang Ran said, "I have no objection to the producer's point. As long as everyone agrees, it's fine."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yang immediately looked at the other people sitting next to him.

How could anyone possibly object at this point? They all nodded their heads like the arms of a lucky cat.

Seeing this, Xu Yang nodded with satisfaction: "Your first question is solved, let's talk about the second question."

"As for the second question..." Jiang Ran picked up the document and flipped through it for a while, then pointed to a page and said, "What is the project council mentioned in the agreement? Can you explain it in detail?"

Xu Yang had obviously thought about this for a long time, and explained without hesitation: "The council is an organization that assists in project decision-making."

"Since we want to expand the program's base, we will definitely have to make many new adjustments, recruit more talents, and make more decisions. Although I have proposed to be a producer, I don't want to make all the decisions by myself."

"As a decision-making body, the Council also has the power to reject proposals. As long as half of the votes are rejected, the proposal will not take effect."

Jiang Ran: "How many people are there on the board of directors?"

Xu Yang: "Including you and me, there are ten people in total."

Jiang Ran was stunned when he heard this.

You know, if we leave Xu Yang aside, she and her companions make up exactly five people.

In other words, as long as they can reach a consensus and combine their votes, they will have the power to reject any proposal in the council?

Then the purpose of Xu Yang's proposal of this idea becomes very clear.

He needs absolute power as a producer, but he also gives everyone room for buffer and discussion through the board of directors.

I have to say that he really grasps people's psychology very well, and he is worthy of being a person who has built such a big career on his own.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran chuckled and shook his head.

She said, “I have no objection.”

As soon as Jiang Ran expressed his opinion, others followed suit.

"So... a happy cooperation?"

“It’s a pleasure to work with you!”

After leaving the headquarters building of Blue Sky Culture, everyone did not go home separately, but went to the Fu family's old house together first.

There was also Fu Bo who refused to go out with them, waiting for them to finish their discussion and come back to tell him the result.

Fu Bo stayed at home for most of the day, waiting for a result, which must have been very difficult.

As soon as everyone entered the room, he trotted over and asked, "How's it going? Did your talk go well today?"

Jiang Ran held up two fingers: "There is good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

As soon as the words fell, Fu Bo became nervous.

Could it be that the investment was not concluded?

He hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Then... let's hear the good news first..."

"The good news is..." Jiang Ran said after a long pause, "The investment has been finalized. The subsequent funding, platform, and promotion are all secured."

"Holy crap! You guys are awesome!"

Fu Bo jumped for joy. "That's it, isn't it? Why are you still acting so mysterious and telling me you have bad news? Are you trying to scare me?"

Zeng Pei smiled and said, "There is really bad news for you."

Fu Bo was skeptical: "Is it true?"

Jiang Ran smiled and said, "Why would I lie to you?"

"Just tell me, what is it?"

"The bad news is, because of a special council meeting and everyone's voting rights... you have to go out with us starting tomorrow."

Fu Bo: “…”

Help, help! He really doesn't want to be hounded by people asking for recipes anymore! ?

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