"Mr. Chen, I just wrote a program plan recently that should be suitable for Thursday 4 o'clock."
Fang Xiaole raised his head and said calmly.
"You wrote a new program plan?"
Chen Zhao couldn't help but look at Li Wan. Both of them were a little surprised, especially Chen Zhao, who had originally talked about this matter with Fang Xiaole with the mentality of giving it a try.
Unexpectedly, this young man came up with a new plan out of the blue.
Li Wan was worried that Fang Xiaole would get too cocky, so he reminded him, "Xiao Fang, the 4:00 PM time slot on Thursdays is quite special, so an outdoor variety show like Super Challenge might not be suitable."
"Thank you, Director Li." Fang Xiaole smiled gratefully at Li Wan and continued, "This new show can indeed be considered half an outdoor variety show."
Chen Zhao was a little disappointed when he heard that it was another outdoor variety show. It’s not that outdoor variety shows are bad, but Apple TV already has several outdoor variety shows, and it is impossible to repeat this type of show on Thursday at 4 o’clock.
Moreover, outdoor variety shows like "Super Challenge" are too expensive and consume too much manpower and material resources. It is impossible for the station to invest so much money in an unpopular time slot like Thursday.
However, in order not to dampen the enthusiasm of the young people, Chen Zhao still said patiently: "It's okay, Xiao Fang, you go ahead and tell me first."
Fang Xiaole saw that Mr. Chen and Director Li were not very optimistic about his new program, but he was very calm and began to talk about this program that was once a big hit on the earth in a steady tone.
As Chen Zhao and Li Wan listened, their expressions gradually changed from perfunctory encouragement to seriousness.
After Fang Xiaole finished speaking, the office fell into a brief silence.
After a moment, Chen Zhao looked at Li Wan: "Director Li, what do you think?"
Li Wan frowned slightly, as if it was difficult to define this program. After thinking for a long time, she finally said:
“It’s hard to say, but I think it’s worth a try.”
Chen Zhao pondered for a moment, then asked Fang Xiaole, "Xiao Fang, if the station approves this program, who do you think should be the guest?"
Li Wan also looked at Fang Xiaole. This was a very critical issue.
This show has almost no set or props, and does not require a group of guests running around. It only needs a farmhouse. The production cost is very low. The only part that may cost more money is inviting the guests.
So as long as we find the right guests, this show will most likely be a success.
"Two permanent guests are enough. I think Hong Sanshi and He Tong are suitable."
Fang Xiaole said confidently that he thought of this program when he carried Lin Yao out of the basement that night, and when he wrote out the program plan, he had already thought of the guests.
"The pace of this program is very slow. The core idea is to let busy people stop and enjoy a moment of leisure. To present this concept, we need guests with rich life experience.
Brother Hong and Teacher He Tong are in middle age, which is the time when they have the most fulfilling insights into life. Brother Hong has a humorous personality and can cook. Teacher He Tong is gentle and has a good relationship with people in the circle.
Having them as permanent guests allows temporary guests to quickly integrate into the show's atmosphere and bring out the best in their personalities."
Chen Zhao and Li Wan nodded continuously as they listened, feeling that every word of Fang Xiaole's analysis hit the nail on the head.
"Oh, there's one more thing." Fang Xiaole added:
"Mr. He is the host of our Apple TV station. He participates in the program to run his own business, so he doesn't need a high appearance fee. This can help keep the program costs down."
"Young people are quite capable, and they are quite good at managing the household." Chen Zhao joked with a smile. It was obvious that Xiaole was very satisfied with him. He continued:
"Xiao Fang, I personally like your program, but I still need to ask the station's leadership for instructions. When can you come up with the specific plan for this program?"
Fang Xiaole smiled and said, "The program plan has been written and will be handed over to you tomorrow."
"You have been prepared for this." Chen Zhao couldn't help but look Fang Xiaole up and down, feeling that this young man was really calm and sophisticated beyond his age.
"Very good, very good. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Okay, give me the plan tomorrow and I'll ask the deputy director for instructions."
"Mr. Chen," Fang Xiaole suddenly said, "If possible, can I make a request?"
"You say." Chen Zhao nodded.
"If the station decides to produce this program, I'd like to be the director. Is that okay?"
Fang Xiaole's voice was still calm, but he was still a little nervous.
Although the requirements for variety show directors are not as high as those for movie and TV series directors, they are still directors after all. To lead an entire program team, they are generally people with both high qualifications and resumes.
For a newcomer like him, saying he wants to be a director right away is a bold request, even for an unpopular program.
"Haha, young people are really energetic." However, Chen Zhao was very tolerant and did not blame Fang Xiaole.
"I'll bring this up with the leadership at the station, but Xiao Fang, I hope you'll promise me that no matter whether this thing succeeds or not, it won't affect your current work, okay?"
Fang Xiaole solemnly promised: "Mr. Chen, don't worry, it will not affect the Super Challenge."
Coming out of the director's office, Li Wan couldn't help but look Fang Xiaole up and down.
"What's wrong, Director Li?"
Fang Xiaole touched his face and looked at his clothes. There was nothing strange on them.
"Nothing, your show is very interesting, let's go."
Li Wan shook his head and walked towards the elevator.
"Director Li."
Fang Xiaole called her and said sincerely:
"Thank you, Director Li. I'm sorry, but don't worry, I won't affect our show."
In fact, from Li Wan's point of view, there is no need for her to go to the leader to plead for Fang Xiaole. She is the chief director of the program. If the program performs well, she can take all the credit for herself.
But Li Wan did not do so. Instead, he tried every means to help Fang Xiaole get the benefits he deserved.
Li Wan doesn't talk much and is very strict with his work requirements, but his behavior and work are impeccable.
It is precisely because of this that Fang Xiaole feels sorry for Li Wan. He can be said to have been very kind to him, and now is the time when "Super Challenge" needs to stabilize.
If he really went to the Thursday 4 o'clock slot, "Super Challenge" would definitely be affected, and Fang Xiaole felt very sorry about it.
Li Wan waved his hand generously: "It's nothing, I just don't want to bury the talent, do your best."
"Yes, Director Li."
The two got into the elevator. Li Wan was going back to the office, while Fang Xiaole went straight downstairs to go home.
After saying goodbye to Fang Xiaole, Li Wan got out of the elevator and walked towards the office. After taking two steps, she suddenly stopped and turned to look in the direction of the elevator.
The figure of a middle-aged woman with a graceful demeanor was reflected on the sleek elevator door. Li Wan raised her hand to lift her long hair that fell to her ears and said with emotion:
"What a talented young man! No wonder Xiao Su and...Lin Yao are both interested in him. Haha, it's great to be young."
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