Chapter 170 World Six [15]
After hearing the boy's wish, a hint of surprise flashed in Ye Yunfu's eyes, but the expression on his face did not change.
Xu Fusang noticed something from the boy's position. Anyone who can understand the camera's position is definitely not an ordinary passerby.
Not to mention the boy's behavior when he made the wish. He didn't think about it at all, and even explained why he made this wish. In the eyes of people in the industry, it was too deliberate.
Xu Fusang wanted to go over and remind Ye Yunfu, but the executive director who saw what she was thinking stopped her first, saying that the object of her task had been contacted and she had to hurry to fulfill the other party's wish.
After realizing that he couldn't remind her, Xu Fusang could only make a gesture to Jing Ke who was looking over at him, and placed his hopes on her.
Jing Ke successfully received Xu Fusang's gesture, and the original 70% suspicion in his heart turned into 100%.
"Do you want a new car that can be repaired to make it look brand new, or do you want to buy an identical car?" Ye Yunfu looked thoughtful.
Ye Yunfu once suspected whether this person was specially arranged by the program team, but in her opinion this was not very important. What was important was whether the other party's request was excessive.
For example, if it does not exceed her 350,000 yuan salary for appearing in the film, otherwise he will make a loss, Ye Yunfu does not mind giving the other party a car.
"Will you really help me realize my wish?" The boy did not answer immediately, but kicked the question back.
"If it's about helping you pay for repairs, then there's probably no problem. As for everything else, it depends on the situation." Ye Yunfu spoke frankly. "After all, I'm taking on a challenge. It might succeed, or it might fail."
"Is that so? Can I think about it for a moment?" The boy didn't find any loopholes in Ye Yunfu's words. While thinking, he took out his cell phone to communicate with the executive director.
[Um, am I the only one who thinks this chosen person is a bit greedy? Since he didn't accept directly, he's just trying to get a car for free, right?]
"What's the problem with that? If you give me a chance, I'd still like to ask for a house! If I have one, I have one. If I don't, I don't. It's not a loss."
"That's right, the production team is footing the bill anyway. Since you lost the competition, you have to accept the loss. Wasn't that agreed to from the beginning?"
If you can't afford it, don't come. Xiao Ye drew the wish herself and chose the person herself. How can she be irresponsible just because she chose? The production team said they would pay for it.
The production team didn't tell the guests that they would pay for it, so they all thought they had to pay for it themselves. Would you be willing to do that?
When the boy hesitated, the barrage in the live broadcast room became noisy
The director was very happy to see the popularity, so he kept the live camera of Ye Yunfu until the boy put down his phone and made a choice.
"Since it's a wish, of course I have to be bold. I want to buy a new car." After the boy said this, a hint of nervousness and anticipation appeared on his face.
"Can you tell me what car you were driving before?" Ye Yunfu asked calmly.
"This, this is my previous car." The boy came prepared and quickly found his car that was sent for repair in the photo album.
Judging from the photos, it was a Volkswagen sedan, priced a little over 200,000 yuan. It was in a state of battle damage: a bent hood, damaged headlights and fenders, and numerous scratches on the body.
If we make a conservative estimate, the repair cost will be in the five figures, and even after it is repaired, it will still be an accident car.
"Okay, then let's go to a nearby car dealership and you can choose an identical car based on this model." Ye Yunfu weighed the benefits.
After spending more than 200,000 yuan, you still make a profit, and doing so will bring a lot of popularity, so the 200,000 yuan can be regarded as publicity expenses.
"Really?" The boy was visibly stunned for a moment, then a look of surprise appeared on his face. "Thank you so much! But can I exchange it for a different model? The same car brings back bad memories."
Ye Yunfu felt that there was some truth in it and wanted to nod in agreement, but at this moment she found that her girlfriend pressed the back of her hand with her thumb, and subconsciously left room for what she said.
"If the prices are similar, maybe it's possible." Ye Yunfu said.
When the group was about to leave, the live camera cut to the other guests. Although the barrage was still noisy, as the perspective shifted, the fans and netizens above gradually put the matter behind them.
In order to facilitate filming, Ye Yunfu and the boy were sitting in the same car. The boy seemed very excited and took the initiative to introduce himself and even wanted to exchange contact information with Ye Yunfu.
Ye Yunfu declined on the grounds that he was filming and the phone he was using was not his own. He then lay back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest, completely avoiding any conversation with the boy.
Twenty minutes later, the group and the photographer arrived at a nearby brand 4S store, and the live camera switched over.
The boy seemed to have a good relationship with the salesperson at the 4S store. He greeted the other party as soon as he came up and introduced the identities of Ye Yunfu and his group very enthusiastically.
"These are the kind people I met on the road. They randomly select passers-by and help them fulfill their wishes. I am the lucky one. My wish is to have a new car." The boy said with a smile.
The salesperson showed envy on his face and hit the boy's shoulder, "You are so lucky, you can meet such an opportunity, why am I not the one chosen?"
The boy laughed and said, "Of course it's because you are still working and I am on vacation."
After he quietly complimented Ye Yunfu during the interaction, many customers who were looking at cars in the store were also attracted and began to observe what was happening on Ye Yunfu's side with curiosity.
Ye Yunfu did not interrupt the two people who were reminiscing about the past, but began to look at the cars in the store and soon found the same model as the one in the boy's photo.
I took a look at the price tag and saw that the suggested retail price was 219,900 yuan.
Fortunately, after deducting 220,000 from my salary of 350,000, I can still make a net profit of 130,000, which is within my acceptable range.
Ye Yunfu thought silently in his mind, then squeezed Jing Ke's hand and conveyed his meaning with his eyes.
I wanted a quick win, but this live variety show wasn’t as interesting as I thought it would be.
Jing Ke nodded, leaned over to his girlfriend's ear, and said in a low voice, "If you don't like it, don't worry about the process. There aren't many requirements in the contract. Just don't leave the camera at will."
When Ye Yunfu signed the contract, Jing Ke reviewed it several times as his assistant and asked the program team to remove several clauses that were obviously traps.
The production crew was quite easy to talk to at the time and readily removed those clauses as requested. They also made it clear that Jing Ke could appear on camera as long as she did not interfere with the filming content.
This is why Jing Ke appeared as the tenth audience member. The program team allowed it, so Jing Ke would of course show up appropriately. This was both a silent declaration of ownership and also to let the program team know that Ye Yunfu was not someone who could be bullied at will.
However, for now, Jing Ke has not achieved her second goal. Whether it is Ye Yunfu alone or both Ye Yunfu and Jing Ke, they cannot change the program team's intention to set a trap for them.
"Ms. Ye, I have made my choice. Can I buy this car? It's a new model and I like it very much." While Jing Ke and Ye Yunfu were whispering to each other, the boy also made his choice.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfu subconsciously glanced over and discovered that the suggested retail price of the car the other party had chosen was 349,900 yuan, which was exactly the amount she would be paid for her appearance in the film.
"Of course you can buy this car. It's your freedom." Ye Yunfu seized the boy's language loophole.
The boy was stunned for a moment, his expression dull for about half a second before he recovered. "Ms. Ye, can I choose this car as my New Year's wish?"
"Sure, but I do have a small request." Ye Yunfu wore a polite, distant smile. "Could you please post on your Moments to help me promote the upcoming release of 'The Imperial Teacher'?"
"Ah? Of course, of course." The boy had no reason to refuse this. A car in exchange for an advertisement in the circle of friends, this is too cost-effective.
"Then just swipe the card. I'm a little hungry and want to eat." Ye Yunfu said.
Since it's an unpleasant thing, let's end it as soon as possible. This price is stuck in my own remuneration, so I'll just think of it as free publicity.
Ye Yunfu quickly adjusted his mentality and got rid of unnecessary burdens on himself.
I am not a star who needs to please fans and passers-by. I attract readers with my creativity and writing skills. Participating in this kind of variety show allows me to let myself go.
"Swipe the card." Jing Ke took out her card, held it in her hand and handed it to the salesperson standing next to the boy.
"Oh, oh, okay, are you sure you want to buy this car?" the salesperson asked after a pause.
Jing Ke nodded. "We're only responsible for paying the bill. You can discuss the subsequent contract with this lucky passerby slowly. We won't nag you any further."
"No way, you're just giving it away like that? Is this just a scripted arrangement or is this for real?"
[Based on my judgment, buying a car was not part of the script. This car is worth 350,000 yuan. It would take an average person several years to save up that much money.]
My little YeZi earns her royalties by typing word for word. Why can this person make my little YeZi bleed so much just by opening his mouth and getting angry? My little YeZi is too naive and hasn't seen through the show's sinister intentions! Damn it! The show's crew is so despicable!
[What's the big deal? My brother also gives away gifts whenever he wants. He directly transferred 200,000 yuan to a stranger, fulfilling his wish of winning the jackpot in a scratch-off lottery!]
I've been watching this production team's variety shows for a long time, and if I'm not mistaken, all of this must have been arranged by the production team behind the scenes. Everyone's wishes seem random, but they were already chosen in advance.
Anyone who has ever bought a car knows that buying a car is not that easy. The price of the bare car and the price you pay when you pick it up are two completely different things.
The production team clearly bullies the weak and fears the strong. They probably saw that Xu Fusang and Ye Yunfu weren't very popular, so they gave them all the spots. The other four must have known about this long ago.
Put yourself in their shoes. Even if I were rich, I wouldn't just give someone 200,000 yuan to fulfill their wish. At most, I'd buy them a scratch-off lottery ticket and let them realize their wish on their own.
To be honest, I also noticed that the production team was targeting my wife. They thought that having few fans meant she was easy to bully.
If you can't afford it, then forget it. The production team has already publicly acknowledged that they will cover all expenses for the guests. And you don't want your wife to foot the bill in the end?
[That's right, and Ye Yunfu didn't gain nothing, right? The live broadcast room has hundreds of thousands of viewers, and she has advertised her drama countless times. 350,000 yuan in advertising fees can't cover it, right?]
The thing that live broadcast programs are most afraid of is controversy. The more controversy there is, the higher the popularity.
Although the program team predicted that the controversy would be that Ye Yunfu agreed to fulfill the passerby's wish and then regretted not buying the car, after the popularity increased, the program team no longer cared so much.
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After Ye Yunfu completed his task, the camera cut away. Receiving the director's instructions, the photographer began packing up, earning a two-hour break.
Why did the photographer have a vacation? Of course, it was because the subsequent two hours of live broadcast had nothing to do with Ye Yunfu.
The car that could cause discussion has already been bought with a credit card. If they continue filming, they can only capture the scene of Ye Yunfu and Jing Ke having dinner together. They will not help the two increase their popularity for free.
"Is this what they call a live variety show? It's quite different from what I expected." Ye Yunfu's expression became a little complicated after seeing the people surrounding him disperse.
"It's common in the entertainment industry to take advantage of the high and push down the low. If you're a billionaire investor, then more than half of the livestream footage will belong to you, and the wishes you draw will be even more interesting."
Jing Ke calmly explained the facts, "For example, the wish drawn by another first-place winner was to give a home to stray cats in the neighborhood. Not only does it require little effort, but it also establishes a strong enough persona, making subsequent hype easy."
Ye Yunfu touched his chin. "If that's the case, then when the production team offered me my salary, was this wish of buying a new car already taken care of?"
Jing Ke began to think, "That should be the case, but the program team's choice might also have something to do with me. The other guests had no objections to the contract, and I was the only one who pointed out the loopholes in it, which in turn increased their workload."
"I heard that some directors are very petty. If you make them uncomfortable, they will make you uncomfortable too." Jing Ke also made a conspiracy theory.
But none of this matters anymore, the next two hours are their lunch time.
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Time quickly arrived at 2 p.m., and the six guests who had originally gone their separate ways to complete their tasks reunited. After the guests arrived, the director took his time to provide additional explanations.
"Congratulations to the six guest teachers for completing their respective reward and punishment tasks. Now, I announce that the final evaluation criteria for this competition will be the cost of the six guests fulfilling their wishes..."
"The first place winner is Mr. Ye, with a cumulative total of 349,900 yuan. As an additional note, all expenses incurred during the mission will be fully covered by the program team."
The director paused and admired the six people's expressions, which were either surprised or calm.
"In addition, the program team will hold a one-hour year-end thanksgiving event to thank everyone for their continued support. The participants will be six guest teachers, and the content of the event will be very simple."
"The six teachers can use their own funds for consumption during the event. The program team will not be responsible for the expenses during this event, but will donate the corresponding amount of consumption to the designated organization in the name of each of the six teachers."
The director held up a megaphone and observed the number of people in the audience backstage with his peripheral vision. "Let me emphasize again, the program team will not pay for this consumption. We will only donate the corresponding amount. Do the six guest teachers have any objections?"
"Can I ask a question?" Ye Yunfu raised his hand, feeling that the rules were particularly familiar.
Director: "Teacher Ye, what's your question?"
"If I make a charitable donation during the event, would it be considered a consumption behavior?" Ye Yunfu asked sincerely.
They had not thought of the way of spending money by directly donating money, so the director did not give an answer immediately, but showed a thoughtful look.
Of the six guests this time, two were from our own circle, three were relatively recent artists, and the last one, Ye Yunfu, was still an outsider. They probably didn't have a lot of money, did they? After all, the money they donated was their own...
"Yes, as long as the donation cannot be withdrawn later, it will be considered as consumption." The director made the decision.
"What about spending money to invest and buy gold bars?" Ye Yunfu continued to ask.
"Fixed assets are not allowed, and investment activities are not counted. It requires consumption, that is, spending the money, rather than turning it into another form of asset." The director replied and made a patch by the way.
"Virtual assets are not counted as effective consumption; they must be used to purchase physical goods. For example, you can't buy a car or a house, but the six teachers can go to the supermarket to buy food. There are no restrictions on donations, but you are not allowed to borrow money from others; you must spend your own money."
After the director finished speaking, he felt that there were no loopholes to exploit, so he confidently put down the loudspeaker.
"Okay, I have no more questions." After getting the answer he wanted, Ye Yunfu put down his hand.
Isn't this the same activity I used to love? Everyone gets a little cart, and within 60 seconds, they grab something. Whoever grabs the most valuable item wins a prize.
Oh my god, has anyone actually watched this old show? I remember watching it when I was very young, and I always felt so anxious for them that I wished I could be there in their place.
[Hahaha, I've seen that too. Isn't there a money counting competition? You can take whatever amount you can count in 20 seconds, but the only requirement is that you get the amount right. If you get it wrong, you'll lose everything!]
[See? The production team has never targeted anyone. The six people participating in this event followed the same rules. Those fans who are calling out shady dealings can quiet down a bit.]
According to the director's arrangement, the event started at 2:30 and officially ended at 3:30.
The two-person audition team, who wanted to take the opportunity to establish their image and win the audience's favor, discussed openly in front of the camera and planned to use this hour to buy gifts for fans, some of which would be given away as gifts and some for raffles.
The two hosts were from the program's own team and, although they had considerable savings, they had no intention of taking advantage of the situation. After a brief five-minute discussion, they decided to clear out bookstores and stationery stores to provide aid to students in impoverished areas.
"Teacher Ye, are you planning to donate?" Xu Fusang came over and asked.
"Well, I just checked. There's a local charity organization led by some college students. They use their vacation time to visit the elderly, help them repair their houses, deliver food, and furniture. They always make videos and detailed expense information public." Ye Yunfu said with a heartfelt smile on his face.
Adhering to the principle that promoting the work is the ultimate goal, Ye Yunfu actually intends to swallow this small loss and not bother with the program crew who bully the weak and fear the strong.
But the idea of the program crew was really interesting, and they gave him the opportunity to make money. Ye Yunfu felt that if he didn't express his opinion, he would be too sorry to the program crew.
"By the way, are we still preparing now?" Ye Yunfu asked.
Xu Fusang nodded, "It's 2:20 now, and there are still ten minutes before the event starts."
"Do you need an advance on your salary?" Ye Yunfu asked.
"Ah?" Xu Fusang was stunned for a moment. "Hasn't the pay for the first eighteen episodes already been transferred to me?"
"I'm talking about the eighteen episodes of the second season. Director Qin and I have discussed it, and we're currently planning to double your salary. We'll discuss the subsequent bonuses later." Ye Yunfu said, "If you need it, I can transfer your due salary to you right away."
"Then I'll leave it to you, Boss Ye." Xu Fusang reacted and chose to accept it.
After receiving the look from his girlfriend, Jing Ke immediately took out his mobile phone. It seemed that he was operating the phone, but in fact he was using his mobile phone to transfer 3.6 million to Xu Fusang's personal account, and the money was deposited in real time.
The executive director who was adjusting the live broadcast screen behind the scenes felt a bad feeling in his heart after seeing this.
What were Ye Yunfu and Xu Fusang whispering about? Shouldn't the actors' salaries be determined by the director and producer? When did it have anything to do with a nominal screenwriter?
The director observed Ye Yunfu's clothes and felt relieved again after confirming that the clothes she was wearing were only worth a few hundred or a few thousand yuan, and not some famous brand items costing hundreds of thousands of yuan.
He's just a somewhat accomplished novelist and screenwriter. Even if he sells the copyright, his personal savings would be at most 10 million, right?
The money donated this time is real hard cash. The program team donated the same amount instead of reimbursing the corresponding expenses.
Anyone with a deposit of 10 million and willing to donate 500,000 is a great person!
[Oh my gosh, sisters, go search online for 'Ye Yunfu donations'! There's a surprise!]
[What? Who is Ye Yunfu? What donation?]
[Ye Yunfu is Mrs. Xiao Ye. She introduced herself by her name at the beginning!]
[Wow, what a surprise! The production team hit a wall this time!]
Are you sure the school's website didn't make a typo? There's a huge difference between a few thousand yuan and tens of millions.
[How could I have typed the wrong number?! There's even a photo of Ye Yunfu and the school's leadership on the official website! The president of a major public university has a very high administrative level; they wouldn't just take a photo with a student who donated a few thousand yuan! And Ye Yunfu is standing in the center of the picture!]
[Oh no, it's already 2:30 and the event has already started. The production team is going to suffer a big loss this time!]
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