"Mr. Zhang, you flatter me. You're just in that kind of environment, which blinds you. You should come out and see the world more often when you have time."
Liu Zi understands the mentality of some Hong Kong people who always feel superior and disdain being associated with mainlanders. But now that the mainland has returned to China, sometimes it's necessary to see reality clearly.
“Mr. Liu is right, but some tabloids are publishing articles that make ambiguous statements. I’m afraid…” Zhang Ke was afraid that their program would become a victim of politics.
"I think this is a good thing. Our show isn't popular enough right now. Only when the discussion goes up can it get more attention. It's free advertising, what a great thing."
"But Mr. Zhang must pay attention to the wind direction at all times, do a good job of guiding the situation, and reduce conflicts. We must make good use of this double-edged sword."
"Of course, Mr. Zhang, don't worry. If all else fails, we can split the competition in two and decide the champion for Hong Kong and the champion for the mainland." Liu Zi had thought of everything.
Zhang Ke once again lamented that those people at Jin Xing Records were blind to talent, having offended such a discerning and charismatic figure.
Finally, the topic turned to the singer's language skills.
“We don’t want to miss out on any promising talents, but if they can’t keep up with the company’s development, they are destined to be eliminated.” Liu Zi firmly maintained her stance.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Zhang Ke was truly convinced this time.
Just as Liu Zi had predicted, things started with only a few tabloids publishing articles, but later some mainstream media also got involved.
There were those who applauded, but even more who criticized. Among them were Zhang Ke's competitors and certain foreign forces operating in Hong Kong, which directly stirred up the situation.
Newspapers and magazines discuss superstars every day, making it a hot topic of conversation in streets, alleys, teahouses, and bars.
Even major media outlets in mainland China reported that the show "Super Star" became an instant hit.
The number of applicants surged, and the preliminary selection venues were packed with people.
Several companies in Hong Kong have already approached us with advertising offers, but there are still concerns in mainland China.
Just as Liu Zi was considering whether to issue a statement, the external relations department of Chenxing Group contacted them to discuss advertising matters.
After receiving the news, Liu Zi called Li Mu: "Did you authorize this?"
Li Mu raised the corners of his lips and leaned back on the sofa: "I know you're looking for advertisers. It just so happens that several companies within our group have this need, and the show is so popular, it's a perfect opportunity for us."
"Aren't you afraid of getting burned in the end?" Li Mu understood the deeper meaning behind Liu Zi's words.
"I heard the news. They're considering giving you an award. The hotel incident last time and this joint program have brought out a lot of weirdos." Li Mu's information channels are extraordinary.
Liu Zi was somewhat surprised; why was she being so polite?
"If you have the chance, could you please pass this on to me? It's just a small favor, don't hesitate, we're practically family!"
Li Mu was speechless. This girl!
What are your plans for the future?
"Of course we should issue a statement when public opinion is at its peak!" Liu Zi was also waiting for the right moment, but she felt that the time was almost here.
"Looks like you've planned everything out!"
"Of course, this is our first program at Qilin Media, and I'm determined to do it well."
The entertainment industry of later generations has mastered this hype model, so Liu Zi is certainly no stranger to it.
Three days later, Qilin Media and Zheng Nan Records held a joint press conference.
At the press conference, both companies reiterated that Super Star is just a singing competition program and has no political purpose. They agree with the country's policy that Hong Kong and the mainland are one family.
When a reporter asked if Hong Kong singers were required to be able to sing Mandarin songs, everyone's eyes were drawn to the director, Wen Bo, who was sitting in the very center.
Director Wen had a lot to say about this, not only stating Liu Zi's considerations but also adding his own thoughts, which convinced everyone.
If you want to be more popular than others, you need to be multi-talented.
After the press conference, Liu Zi turned her attention to the singers themselves. Footage of auditions from various regions was sent to Beijing one after another. All the "guests" she had invited had advanced to the next round, finally giving her a chance to catch her breath.
Of course, Liu Zi did not forget an important matter. Half a year ago, she submitted a planning document to Haohan Technology - an online instant messaging program.
Just when she thought she was going to miss it, she received a message from Haohan that the program had passed the initial test and they hoped she could come and take a look.
Director Zhou, who was in charge of the project, greeted Liu Zi with a big smile, but Liu Zi's first words made his smile freeze on his face.
"Director Zhou, you're so slow! I thought we were going to miss our deadline."
"What... are you rushing to?" Director Zhou asked.
"I originally wanted to have the new program collaborate with Superstar, but I don't know if it's too late now." Liu Zi said helplessly. She didn't know much about the details, but she knew that the time was a bit longer than she expected.
"Huh?" Director Zhou didn't quite understand what she meant by "super star".
His assistant understands him best; science and engineering guys don't pay much attention to the entertainment industry.
He described the show that Liu Zi is currently working on, and emphasized how popular the show is right now.
"Oh dear! Consultant Liu, why didn't you say so sooner?" Director Zhou certainly understood how rare a good promotional opportunity was.
"Now it all depends on how well you complete this process. Whether you can make it onto our shortlist depends on your performance." Liu Zi's visit this time also served as an evaluation.
"Okay, I have confidence in our UU program. It's better than anything in China, or even in the US." Director Zhou had also studied abroad in the US and was quite knowledgeable about the development of computer technology there.
"Okay, I'll be watching."
Liu Zixian visited the UU Operations Center. UU has 50,000 registered users and nearly 30,000 active users, which is a very high ratio.
UU's interface is simple and elegant, and some of the features Liu Zi mentioned before, such as instant messaging, social interaction, and personalized settings, have been implemented.
After hearing the introduction, Liu Zi tried registering herself and felt that the overall experience was quite good.
Liu Zi was increasingly satisfied with UU, and turned to Director Zhou, saying, "Your UU is indeed quite good. If you could add a recharge function, it could participate in our voting. We could also authorize some player merchandise, such as player avatars, player background images, or host online events to increase UU's monetization potential."
Director Zhou nodded repeatedly; he already had an idea in mind.
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