Chapter 413 Recording

Nan Zhiyi nodded, took a notebook out of her handbag, and turned to the marked pages.

“Host Xu, the process and questions that you had Editor Wang bring me before were very detailed, and I prepared them carefully. I wrote down some of the main points and stories I wanted to share in my notebook.”

Xu Ke took the notebook and carefully reviewed it, his eyes filled with admiration: "Excellent! You've prepared very thoroughly. Let's wait for you to catch your breath, have a cup of tea, and then we'll go over the process again before we officially begin, is that alright?"

“Okay.” Nan Zhiyi wasn’t nervous at all; this kind of talk show where you don’t show your face is nothing to her.

Xu Ke offered a few words of comfort: "We'll just chat like friends. After we go over the process, when we officially start, if you feel that you didn't express something well or need to stop and think, you can give me a hand signal, like raising your hand, and we'll pause and re-record that part. It's okay."

"Okay, if you put it that way, I feel much more at ease. But if I raise my hand too many times, please don't find me annoying," Nan Zhiyi said with a smile.

"Haha, how could that be?"

Xu Ke handed the teacup to Nan Zhiyi, saying, "Please have some tea first."

Thank you.

Nan Zhiyi picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

Before the recording officially began, Xu Ke and Nan Zhiyi quickly reviewed the flow chart and question outline to confirm the connection and key points of each segment, ensuring that both of them were clear about the process.

The red light comes on, and recording officially begins.

Xu Ke began her speech into the microphone with her very approachable voice.

Nan Zhiyi said into the microphone: "Hello, host Xu, hello everyone, I am Huaiwei."

...

Because of thorough preparation, Nan Zhiyi had a very clear understanding of the viewpoints and storylines she wanted to express.

The entire conversation flowed smoothly, featuring both intellectual exchanges and moments of ease and enjoyment.

The recording ended about forty minutes later, all in one go.

Finally, in his closing remarks, Xu Ke added: "...To thank our listeners for their support, our program team has prepared one hundred numbered collector's edition books personally signed by Ms. Huai Wei, which will be given as gifts to lucky listeners. After listening to this episode, please write to our radio station's program team. We will randomly select one hundred lucky listeners from all letters and send them this special gift. We look forward to your letter..."

The technicians at the control panel gestured to them through the glass window, indicating that the recording was complete.

The recording indicator light is off.

Xu Ke took off his headphones. "That was fantastic, Professor Huaiwei! Your expression was clear and your logic was rigorous, requiring almost no post-production editing. It was such a pleasure working with you!"

Nan Zhiyi also breathed a sigh of relief, "It's thanks to your excellent guidance, Host Xu, and the professional questions you asked that I was able to express myself naturally."

Xu Ke also said that the final edited broadcast content will be refined to about 35 minutes to fit the program length.

She handed Nan Zhiyi a neatly organized folder containing the program schedule for the next two episodes and preliminary conversation points. The edges of the papers were also marked with thin, long notes, showing her professionalism.

"Here are the materials for the next two episodes. Please take them and familiarize yourself with them. We tentatively plan to record the second episode in a week. Editor Wang will contact you in advance. Is that alright with you?"

Nan Zhiyi: "Of course, I'm free during summer vacation. See you then."

Xu Ke personally escorted her to the recording studio.

Editor Wang was already waiting there, his smile even more respectful. "Comrade Huaiwei, thank you for your hard work. The car is ready; I'll take you home."

While Editor Wang was waiting outside, the department head specifically called her over and instructed them to make sure that Comrade Huaiwei was received properly and with utmost respect and courtesy.

Only then did she realize that Comrade Huaiwei was actually the wife of Minister Gu of the Army Compound. In her opinion, Minister Gu's position was already quite high.

Editor Wang was secretly surprised. Recalling the other person's unassuming and calm demeanor when he picked them up, he felt that the person was very well-mannered.

Nan Zhiyi didn't notice the subtle change in Editor Wang's attitude and politely declined with a smile: "Editor Wang, please don't trouble yourself. I just wanted to go to the nearby department store, I can go back by myself, it won't interfere with your work."

Seeing her resolute attitude, Editor Wang and Xu Ke stopped insisting and escorted her to the entrance of the radio station building.

They stood on the steps, watching Nan Zhiyi walk lightly down the steps, her graceful figure disappearing into the shade of the trees along the street.

The simple dress swayed gently with her steps, as if separated from the bustling street scene by an invisible membrane.

Editor Wang watched the departing figure and sighed softly, "Comrade Huaiwei, your temperament is truly rare. You speak gently, without any airs of a great writer, and you wouldn't guess you're..."

"That's right. Do you remember those two who came to record the show before? They weren't very capable, but they had quite the temper. The more talented and confident a person is, the more humble and easy to talk to they are. They don't show off or act arrogantly."

Xu Ke lowered his voice and asked, "She's really... a military officer's wife? Is this what the leader was talking to you about earlier?"

"Yes. When I went to pick up Comrade Huaiwei, I only felt that she had an extraordinary temperament and was very pleasant to be around. I thought she was just an ordinary cadre's family member. It was only when the leader mentioned it just now that I realized... her husband has such a high position. I really didn't expect that."

Xu Ke sighed, "We need to pay even more attention to the next two episodes. We can design the questions to be more in-depth, and the conversations can be more nuanced. We must make this series of programs even more exciting, so as not to waste this opportunity to collaborate."

Editor Wang nodded emphatically, deeply agreeing: "I understand, Host Xu. Don't worry, I will arrange the reception and coordination perfectly."