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On the day of the screening, the members of the "Happy Club" program, formerly known as "Variety Saturday Show", were very nervous and anxiously awaited the screening results.
Because the station manager clearly stated that this program would not be broadcast on Saturdays, the program's name had to be changed.
After some discussion, we finally settled on the current name, without taking advantage of the popularity of "Variety Show". It took a lot of determination to decide on this name.
"Sister Qing, do you think the leaders will be satisfied? Won't they think our show is too crazy?"
Su Yangyang bit her fingers nervously and fidgeted in the office.
She applied for the host position with a try-it-out mentality, but she didn't expect to be accepted.
As the only non-professional in the production team, she faced immense pressure.
Although Su Yangyang has been a host since she was a child and even did commercial performances when she was in school, everyone praised her for being no worse than professionally trained hosts. However, once she entered the industry, she realized that there was still a lot to learn.
The show is extremely daring, and although she finds it very interesting, it's too out of step with the mainstream.
Apart from the core members of their program team, no one in the entire station was optimistic about it.
Even after many non-core members joined, they still remained skeptical.
During the editing process, the director and editor even got into an argument. Lao Wei, a key member of the editing team, felt that the show was just nonsense.
In the end, his apprentice did the cutting; he only provided technical guidance.
There are many similar situations, and problems can easily arise during communication.
Fortunately, although many people disagreed, they still actively cooperated with the work. For tasks they couldn't understand or handle themselves, they tried to find suitable people to fill in.
Chen Rui said calmly, "There's definitely no problem. We've all seen the sample footage, and everyone laughed until their stomachs hurt. Right, Sister Qing?"
If his legs hadn't been shaking the whole time, perhaps what he said would have been somewhat convincing.
Chen Rui is actually older than Li Qing, but after recording one episode, she has become the core of the show. Her temperament is very calm and reliable, and Chen Rui also calls her Sister Qing, just like Su Yangyang.
Li Qing accepted this well, feeling that she had the ability to do so.
After she joined the program, she was no longer just a simple host; she actively participated in the program planning when the program was launched.
Although she only recorded one episode, Li Qing established herself in the show's crew based on her own abilities.
“We have done our best, and I believe the station will give us a fair result.”
The program has already been recorded and will definitely be broadcast, but the specific time it will be broadcast depends on the results of this review.
Airtime is very important and has a significant impact on viewership ratings.
Li Qing had previously experienced being treated coldly and was subjected to retaliation, which left her sidelined for a period of time, fueling a fire within her.
She wanted to prove her abilities, so when she learned that the provincial radio and television station was building a new station and recruiting hosts, she immediately took leave to come and apply.
The original TV station didn't grant leave. Ever since she started working there, she's been ostracized by someone with connections because she's too outstanding, and hasn't been able to get proper rest.
Even on weekends when I'm supposed to be resting, I'm dragged back to work, and I don't get any credit for it.
If it weren't for wanting to continue in this industry, Li Qing would have quit long ago.
Given this rare opportunity, Li Qing disregarded what she would face if she didn't get accepted and went to the provincial capital to give it her all.
The final result was good; she passed smoothly. When she went back to complete the formalities, the people who had bullied her before were so angry that their eyes turned red.
Entering the Economic and Cultural Channel is only the first step; the key to better development is to create your own programs.
After joining the program team, Li Qing felt more and more that the program was a good fit for her, which could give full play to her strengths and give her the opportunity to become an excellent host like Yang Qi. Therefore, she hoped that the program could continue for a long time.
When Su Ruyi and Xu Xiaonan arrived at the TV station, Li Qing personally went to greet them.
Whether the show can continue smoothly is also closely related to the investor, Su Ruyi.
Su Ruyi is clearly a very high-quality investor. She is generous with her money and doesn't interfere. Although she is involved in the creative process, her suggestions are very constructive and worth adopting, as they are based on respect for the creators.
Although she didn't come to the recording, she had her staff deliver a multi-tiered cake to celebrate the first successful recording.
Many people present were seeing such a tall cake for the first time. When the cake was brought out, the scene reached another climax, and everyone, including the staff and the audience, got a slice.
Coincidentally, the day of the recording was the same day as the premiere of "Going Home," and the arrival of the cake was just in time to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the TV series.
"Mr. Su, thank you for coming despite your busy schedule," Li Qing greeted warmly.
Su Ruyi smiled at her: "You've worked hard. How are you feeling? Are you adjusting well?"
Li Qing sincerely said, "To be honest, I was a little lost at first. I had never hosted a similar program before, and there were no similar programs for me to refer to. I couldn't find my own position. But everyone was very cooperative, so I adapted quickly."
"The first episode was bound to be disappointing. Although I haven't watched it, my family members have reported that the live performance was excellent. I have high hopes for this show and will continue to work with them in the long term."
This sentence undoubtedly gave Li Qing confidence. Although she had tried her best, she lacked experience and there must have been areas where she didn't perform well.
The first episode might be lukewarm, but Li Qing believes this lukewarm reception won't last long. Once everyone gets used to the show's rhythm, it will definitely be presented better, and the audience will like it.
However, if investors don't have the confidence to give them this opportunity, then it's all just empty talk.
"Mr. Su, the clothes you sent are all very suitable for us. You have excellent taste," Li Qing praised.
Although this statement had a flattering tone, it also reflected Li Qing's true feelings.
Half the time in the show, she wore the costumes from the drama, and the other half she wore costumes provided by Su Ruyi.
These outfits were all carefully considered, and the clothes worn by both the host and the guests greatly showcased their individual characteristics.
Su Ruyi also had accessories sent over to make her everyday clothes look more like stage costumes.
Su Ruyi's efforts were not without purpose; these clothes were the main focus of the selection department's clothing selection, and Su Ruyi had stocked up on a large quantity.
If the show gets good ratings after it airs, those clothes will become popular and become bestsellers.
Li Qing escorted Su Ruyi to the entrance of the screening room. Although she tried her best to appear calm, Su Ruyi could still tell that she was nervous.
Su Ruyi smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, there won't be any problems."
Li Qing is a very ambitious person. She doesn't shy away from her desire to become the top female host of the new station. Although Su Ruyi is someone who likes to take it easy, she greatly admires people with ambition.
The screening room was already quite full, with leaders from the Economic and Technological Television Station and people sent from the Provincial Radio and Television Station.
Although "Happy Club" is not well-regarded, it still attracts a lot of attention.
Su Ruyi is generous and doesn't cause much trouble. She doesn't invite people to drinking parties, and you don't need to flatter her. As long as you get things done, that's enough. Not only do other programs on the new TV station want to invite Su Ruyi, but the provincial TV station has also tried to win her over.
Su Ruyi declined all offers. Investing in television programs is a new endeavor for her, and she doesn't plan to invest in another one before the results of her first investment are in.
She wasn't simply after the advertising; she saw the potential in television investment.
With increasing affluence and technological advancements, television has gradually entered thousands of households, becoming an important form of entertainment for ordinary people.
This is a blue ocean market, and Su Ruyi happened to come across this opportunity, so she wanted to give it a try.
Everyone present treated Su Ruyi with great courtesy and gave her the central seat. The director of the Economic and Technological Television Station and a person in charge from the Provincial Radio and Television Station were sitting next to her.
Once everyone had arrived, the first episode officially began airing.
The songs on the show were very upbeat, with simple and catchy lyrics. Su Ruyi was able to hum them after only one listen.
The opening sequence combines animation and live-action, and the font is rounded and cute.
"This looks like a children's program," someone whispered.
As the main program begins, the camera zooms in on the host from a distance, creating a lively scene with the sounds of applause and cheers in the background.
The three hosts stood in the center of the stage, beaming with smiles, and shouted in unison:
"Happy Club, bringing joy to your door!"
The audience chanted "Happiness delivered to your door" along with the words, making the whole scene very lively.
The audience members in the first episode were specially invited and weren't considered real viewers, so they were very cooperative.
The three then began to introduce themselves, with Li Qing speaking first: "Hello, viewers in front of the TV, I'm your new friend, Qing Tian!"
In just one sentence, one could feel that Li Qing's hosting style was very calm and composed.
The other two hosts were more cheerful. Su Yangyang waved happily at the camera, saying, "I'm the cheerful Su Yangyang!"
Chen Rui: "I'm Chen Fatty Chen Rui, the one who gets fatter the more I try to lose weight!"
Following that, Li Qing used the two people's current attire to introduce the TV series "Going Home".
Chen Rui and Su Yangyang were already dressed in their costumes from the TV series "Going Home".
Chen Rui dressed up as an old lady in the drama. Although the role didn't have many scenes, it left a deep impression on the audience. This was because the character was greedy for small gains and gossipy. She was the type who would stop a passing manure truck to taste its saltiness, and she spread rumors about the male and female leads quite a bit. In the end, she always suffered losses but never learned her lesson.
It's annoying, but also hilarious.
The actor who played this role was also a veteran actor, and he portrayed the character vividly. Even now, there are still many small details that people talk about with great interest.
The actor who played this role did not participate in the recording of the program, so Chen Rui chose this role.
Actually, there are many classic roles for him to choose from, but Chen Rui thinks the contrast is more interesting.
The original character was a thin and small old lady, while he was a tall and fat man, creating a strong contrast.
Chen Rui used the image of an old lady attending her son's wedding, who deliberately wore heavy makeup to make herself look like a monkey's bottom in order to outdo her in-laws, and whose words and actions were affected and pretentious.
This scene, though only a short segment in the play, left a deep impression on everyone.
Su Yangyang plays the role of the male lead's niece in the drama. This character is a six-year-old girl with a lively and adorable appearance. She is cheerful and well-behaved in the drama and often educates adults like a little adult. The young actress is particularly beautiful, with big, bright eyes and high braids tied in sections with colorful hair ties, which bounce as she walks.
After the show aired, many little girls followed suit and styled their hair like that.
Su Yangyang is quite petite, just over 1.6 meters tall and weighing a little over 80 kilograms. She has a baby face, so this look makes her look very lively and cute.
Li Qing brought up the topic, and Chen Rui quickly followed up, using the tone of his character in the drama to let the audience guess the role he was playing.
The chubby body mimicked the thin old lady's exaggerated facial expressions, which was quite amusing.
Before anyone could answer, Su Yangyang started to mock him, saying that no one could guess who he was like that, unlike her who could tell at a glance.
Chen Rui and Su Yangyang bantered with each other. Su Yangyang, who is short, hopped around while talking to Chen Rui, trying to look him in the eye, which immediately created a funny moment on the show.
Li Qing intervened in time, which then led to the involvement of the "Going Home" production team.
The camera immediately switched, revealing the entire stage scene, and the theme song of the TV series began to play, instantly pulling the viewer back into the drama.
The six main characters then walked out from behind the stage one by one, with the male and female leads appearing last. They expressed their relationships with the characters in the play through their actions.
The crowd erupted in cheers, filled with nostalgia.
Next, Chen Rui and Su Yangyang, as team captains, divided into male and female teams for a PK competition, and the game began.
The pace of the whole thing is very fast; after only a few brief introductions, it quickly gets into the zone.
The show has three games. The first game is "I act, you guess" which was suggested by Su Ruyi. Su Yangyang and Chen Rui were the first to perform and demonstrate. They used extremely exaggerated expressions and actions to make everyone guess what words or sentences they were expressing.
Chen Rui is tall but slow to react. He puts a lot of effort into his performance, but the effect is heartbreaking and makes people laugh.
Su Yangyang is small in stature but very clever, and her jumping around is very endearing and cute.
The six guests, who were initially a bit reserved, quickly got into the zone while scratching their heads.
Actors need to unleash their natural instincts to perform better. When they perform, they are very relaxed, which brings the atmosphere to life.
Because it was everyone's first time doing it, it was extremely entertaining, and many people laughed out loud during the screening.
The other two games are musical chairs and singing, where the person who gets a chair has to sing the next line of lyrics based on the music playing.
If you grab the ball but don't answer correctly, you'll get sprayed with foam. If you do answer correctly, the opposing team has to stand under a balloon filled with colorful confetti and pull the string. If you're lucky, the balloon won't pop; if you're unlucky, it will burst and you'll be covered in foam.
These props cost a lot of money to make. The station doesn't have these things, and no one has ever seen them before. However, there are many talented people in the station, and a master craftsman in the props department made them.
Although it is fully manual and requires staff to operate, it is sufficient.
The last segment involved guessing who had drunk water laced with an excessive concentration of lemonade. By this time, everyone was really into the game, showcasing their superb acting skills and naturally bantering and exposing each other's secrets to prove that someone was acting.
Although these were all games that Su Ruyi was very familiar with, she was still amused.
The guests for this episode were very well chosen. They cooperated very well and actively participated in the games, and each of them contributed to the show's entertainment value.
Host Li Qing also skillfully controlled the pacing, using humorous language to enhance the program's impact.
The other two hosts were adept at engaging the audience, completely disregarding their image to provide entertainment. Their constant bickering and playful banter were like that of a pair of lovable rivals. Their stark differences in appearance created a comedic effect simply by standing together.
The laughter never stopped throughout the hour-long program.
Su Ruyi was very satisfied; the result had exceeded her expectations.
She was the first to clap and applaud, affirming Chen Mingsheng's statement:
"This show is great, and I believe the audience will like it."
Once the investors spoke up, others couldn't say anything unpleasant.
The person in charge from the provincial radio and television station said, "The program is quite interesting, but isn't it a bit too entertaining?"
Chen Mingsheng: "Minister Wan, our program is purely for bringing joy to the audience. Ordinary people work very hard to make a living, so we want to let everyone relax."
That's what they say...
Minister Wan still finds it hard to like this kind of program, feeling it's too ridiculous and superficial.
However, this is a new station, originally intended to be innovative, and it's not the same as a large station like the provincial station, so Minister Wan did not object.
If it were broadcast on the provincial TV station, Minister Wan would definitely be the first to vote against it.
Most others shared this view: the show is indeed very unique, but whether it can withstand the test of the market is hard to say.
A single program doesn't have that much power to damage the new station's reputation, so it's better to give it a try.
Other programs on the new channel are all repetitive and not as good as those on other channels. This program is unique and might surprise you.
Most importantly, we need to give investors an explanation and not let their investments go to waste.
Ultimately, the show aired at 6 PM on Saturday, which was better than the production team had anticipated.
Although the station's leaders felt that this kind of program was too irresponsible, they still reluctantly gave it a good time slot.
This time slot is usually when kids hog the TV, and the station's management thinks kids would like these kinds of programs.
The new channel does not yet have a children's department, so the cartoons that are usually scheduled to be broadcast during this time slot are purchased cartoons.
Because I didn't have money, I only bought older animated films; I didn't buy any new ones.
Not only during this time period, but for most of the time periods, the TV dramas are old films from several years ago.
The new channel is also planning to rebroadcast "Going Home," which can be seen as a way to generate some buzz for "Happy Club." If the show's ratings are good, it can also boost the ratings of the drama series.
After the screening, Su Ruyi met with the production team and affirmed:
"I am very satisfied with the final product, and I hope you will continue to work hard. No matter how the market responds, I guarantee there will be at least six episodes."
The current schedule is one episode every two weeks, and the week with no episodes will be a rebroadcast of the previous week's episode.
The crew breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Everyone knows that everyone laughed a lot at the screening; the laughter could be heard even outside the office.
However, people are still not optimistic about this program, and it would not be approved unless there are special circumstances. Their production team is now being jokingly called "foolish and bold".
Receiving such confirmation now is a great relief.
The production team was prepared for the audience to initially reject the show. However, everyone felt that over time, people would get used to it and come to love it.
Once the first episode was finalized, the production team began preparing for the second episode.
Su Ruyi no longer intervened. This team is very motivated and doesn't have a purely employee mentality; they genuinely want to create a high-quality program.
Therefore, Su Ruyi was very relieved. She felt that with such a mindset and the ability to achieve it, things couldn't be too bad.
If she misjudged him, she would accept it.
It's normal to stumble and fall when entering a new industry.
The new channel has officially launched, but the data is not ideal. Currently, there is no program that can sustain the channel and it is unable to attract viewers to stay.
This phenomenon was expected; any new platform needs to accumulate an audience, but the pressure on new platforms is also enormous, as such data makes it difficult to attract investment.
Advertisers are taking a wait-and-see approach, and even those willing to cooperate are only willing to pay very little.
There aren't many people as bold and adventurous as Su Ruyi; most are unwilling to be the first to try something new.
The day before "Happy Club" aired, Chen Mingsheng called Su Ruyi, more to ask for her support than to inform her.
He was relatively calm before, but the closer it got, the more panicked he became, and he was restless.
He couldn't listen to anything anyone else said.
Su Ruyi laughed and said, "I'm the one who paid for it, so what are you afraid of?"
Hearing this, Chen Mingsheng calmed down a bit and was finally able to sleep that night, although he had nightmares.
The next day, Su Ruyi went home early, and Lu Ting and the others also stopped what they were doing and went to her house to watch TV.
Wang Huiting and Li Guangqian both attended the event and highly praised the program.
Cao Fei exclaimed, "Sister-in-law, how come you always get involved in everything? Are you going to act in TV dramas someday?"
Su Ruyi nodded and said, "I do have that idea, but it depends on fate."
Cao Fei was surprised that Su Ruyi actually had this idea, and he was deeply moved.
It was no secret that Su Ruyi and Li Mei were working together. Cao Fei discovered that his sister-in-law was even more troublesome than his brother, which was quite a leap.
When the show was about to start, the originally noisy room suddenly quieted down, and the atmosphere became relaxed as the cheerful theme song played.
Because there were many people, and they were all acquaintances, they sat on the floor when there weren't enough sofas, eating snacks and fruit while watching the show.
But soon everyone forgot about eating, and except for Su Ruyi who had already looked at it once, they were all laughing heartily.
Some parts were so funny that Su Ruyi couldn't help but laugh even after watching them again.
Su Ruyi leaned against Lu Ting's chest, feeling his chest rise and fall. He was the calmest person in the group.
Even a tough guy like Lu Ting could laugh along with the show, so Su Ruyi felt confident that she had won.
After the show ended, everyone was still reluctant to leave and didn't speak until the end credits had finished playing.
"This is hilarious! My stomach hurts from laughing so much!" Wang Huiting said. Although she had seen it live, the edited version was clearly even more entertaining.
"They're so stupid! They can't even guess such a simple sentence!" Cao Fei slapped his thigh in frustration several times while watching.
Although the show had ended, everyone was still immersed in it, expressing their opinions. The room was already crowded, and the chatter was incredibly noisy.
Lu Ting looked at Su Ruyi and said seriously, "This program is sure to be very popular. Let's talk about advertising cooperation."
Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. If Lu Ting wants to advertise on the show, he has to follow the proper procedures.
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