Chapter 71 The Miserable CEO
Chapter 71 The Miserable CEO
Chapter 71 The Miserable CEO
Gu Tingxiao is having an even harder time lately than before he was kidnapped.
Xia Chenggan was like a tight headband, constantly pricking him and then dumping a bunch of work on him.
He has to squeeze in time to sleep now.
Look at other CEOs attending parties, while he's just working overtime, constantly working overtime.
No CEO is as miserable as him.
"What? You have a problem with me?"
Zhou Ran glanced sideways at Gu Tingxiao, ever since she learned that this guy would steal Xia Chenggan's luck.
It's foolish to be used as a stepping stone, dragging the whole world into the abyss.
Whenever he saw Gu Tingxiao, he would feel an urge to physically exorcise him.
"No objection. How could I possibly have any objection to my savior?"
You're right about everything, and everything you did was for my own good. I was the one who didn't appreciate it.
Gu Tingxiao quickly denied it, worried that if he was a step too slow, Zhou Shao would draw his knife and stab him on the spot.
The murderous intent in his eyes made one's heart tremble.
He believed Zhou Ran was absolutely capable of doing it, and would definitely destroy the evidence to prevent anyone from catching her.
He didn't want to sink to the bottom of the sea or be chopped into mincemeat.
Zhou Ran felt it was a pity that he was so sensible; he really didn't give him any chance at all.
Xia Chengping frowned more and more as he looked at the documents.
"Gu Tingxiao, have you chosen a guest for this variety show?"
"Not yet, we just have the directing team. We'll be recruiting staff and guests soon. Don't worry, we'll handle all of that."
"A variety show?" Zhou Ran then leaned over to take a look.
Xia Chengping handed him the document so he could review it.
This is a slow-paced variety show project, focusing on a rural setting.
Take a group of people to the beautiful countryside.
I grow my own crops, cook, raise chickens, ducks, and geese, and chat with others.
The main theme is to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, live a secluded life in the countryside, and watch the peaceful years pass by and the clouds drift by.
Whether this kind of show makes money or not is debatable, and Zhou Ran doesn't care.
He felt that the plan was somewhat familiar; wasn't it the description he had just heard?
Zhou Ran had already guessed that it was probably this variety show, but in the spirit of rigor, she checked again and flipped to the back.
Checking the director's information, he remembered that the star that Sister Liu was managing was Director Wang.
Sure enough, the information included the director's biography and resume.
The name written on it is Wang Jianguo.
After a quick glance at the information, Gu Tingxiao proved to be reliable.
This director has an outstanding resume; even many people who don't watch entertainment programs have heard of him.
No wonder that male celebrity was so eager to get into this production.
Appearing on this show not only guarantees exposure but also allows you to connect with a high-profile director.
It looks like a great opportunity no matter how you look at it.
"Why do you two both look like that? Is there a problem with the plan? Impossible, I personally approved it."
Gu Tingxiao didn't care about the money invested in it. He personally reviewed it because he was worried that if Xia Chengping suddenly asked, he would not know anything and would be ridiculed by Xia Chengping.
He's seen it; it's a very popular topic right now, as long as it doesn't involve any fundamental issues.
Using live streaming can easily attract a large amount of traffic.
Live streaming monetization is very fast now.
If things go well, and the first batch is a hit, then two or three more will follow. By then, it will become a money-making machine, raking in money until your hands are sore.
Everyone in their company is very optimistic about this program.
Why do these two little devils look so constipated after just one glance at the plan?
How do you plan to recruit actors?
"We would normally send invitations to suitable people, and then use a combination of recommendations and applications. We would work through three channels, communicating with directors and other parties, to finally select the right people."
This is the fairest selection method; they require both celebrities and ordinary people to be included.
To ensure a good show, you need to bring together people from all walks of life, guarantee viewership, maintain buzz, and have people doing the work.
Otherwise, if a group of big stars, who never lift a finger, went to the mountains to film a variety show, wouldn't a bunch of them starve to death?
They are variety shows and entertainment programs, not extreme survival shows. We need to think things through carefully.
"I will participate when the candidates are selected."
Xia Chengping made a firm decision: he had to see if the man downstairs would be chosen, and who would help him get selected.
His show can feature any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
"Sure, but didn't you say you didn't like to get involved in these things? Why are you suddenly getting involved? Have you been possessed?"
Gu Tingxiao reached out to touch Xia Chengping's forehead to see if he was sick.
Xia Chengping dodged away in disgust.
"Get your filthy hands off me, and don't touch me inappropriately, or I'll do it."
"To be honest, I would disagree with your interference. This is my company, my program, and I don't allow anyone to interfere."
Gu Tingxiao, in a domineering CEO mode, adopted a somewhat forceful attitude.
For some reason, he's been having a strange feeling lately.
I have a feeling that Xia Chenggan is up to something behind the scenes, and that he has connections with the Gu family.
He has a good relationship with the Xia family, but he's not a fool who's completely open with them.
Having experienced the previous kidnapping, he could sense that Xia's parents had some reservations about him.
He understood that it was mostly because he had publicly broken off the engagement before, and later because he had caused Xia Chenggan to lose both legs and almost caused Xia Chengan to die at the hands of a fish.
When he came back, his grandfather gave him a beating, and his grandmother scolded him for a long time.
They called him an ungrateful villain, a hypocrite with honeyed words and a dagger in his heart.
This was the first time he had ever realized that his grandmother was so skilled at cursing.
The entire process was conducted without using profanity or addressing relatives.
Simply scolding him made him feel ashamed.
He felt that he was an ungrateful and despicable person, a source of trouble.
He felt guilty, which is why he complied with Xia Chengan's torment of him.
But he was also perceptive, always feeling that Xia Chenggan was doing something behind the scenes.
It was still targeting the Gu family; he investigated many times but found no problems.
Now that Xia Chengping has suddenly changed his previous habits and is getting involved in the Gu family's business, is something going on?
He wasn't worried that Xia Chengping would target the Gu family.
If anyone should be taking action, it would be Xia Chenggan; Xia Chengping doesn't have the brains for it.
He wanted to use this incident to find out exactly what kind of trouble Xia Chenggan was up to.
"You're such a troublemaker. Instead of worrying about me, you should manage your subordinates. They're full of filth and corruption. No wonder Xia Cheng'an always says you're no good."
Gu Tingxiao was completely confused when he heard this. After hearing the rest, he pursed his lips helplessly, and the tense jaw muscles showed how hard he was enduring it.
"Don't people in your family ever talk behind each other's backs? Don't they ever try to keep something to themselves?"
"Tch, do you think I'm like you, a crooked person who doesn't dare to say it to your face? Coward."
Gu Tingxiao was so angry he was panting, touching his chest to calm himself down.
Don't argue with a fool; if you do, then he's the fool.
"Ha ha."
Zhou Ran watched the spectacle from the sidelines. The most lethal weapon of a clever person is a naive and innocent girl.
Straightforward language is the most lethal.
Sincerity is indeed the most powerful finishing move.
Even President Gu couldn't stop it.
"Explain clearly what you want to do."
"What can I do?..."
Xia Chengping recounted everything that happened below, focusing on the deal between the male celebrity and Agent Liu.
"What kind of lousy company is this? With such a lousy agent, you want to interfere with my show, stuffing all sorts of dirty and smelly stuff into it."
He thought I was blind; that male celebrity's eyes were practically tearing the woman apart.
They practically wanted to hit a home run right there and then, but they claimed it was just a coincidence that they met.
That agent, Sister Liu, is no good either; she knows exactly what kind of person that celebrity is.
I was tempted to put him on my show after being sweet-talked a few times.
Dream on! You're playing fancy games, I'll fucking kill your mother!
Xia Chengping is straightforward and not stupid; he even noticed how tall he was.
The male celebrity's hand was practically reaching inside the young girl's clothes.
Sister Liu was blind and didn't see it, but everyone else did.
But what angered Xia Chengping was that not a single person spoke up.
Clearly, this man has done these things more than once.
It's disgusting to think about. They did it and then didn't dare admit it. They have no guts at all.
"I will have someone keep an eye out, and when it comes time to cast the roles, they will let you know if you want to come over."
"That's more like it."
Gu Tingxiao didn't think it was a big deal. It's the entertainment industry; just because you're clean doesn't mean others can be clean in the cesspool of money and lust.
In a large forest, there are bound to be a few ugly birds.
What he cared about was something Xia Chengping had only mentioned briefly.
"You said you signed a contract for a campus drama? Whose drama is it?"
"I don't know, I don't recognize any of them, but I remember the title of the show, I think it's called 'Our Campus Days'!"
Xia Chengping turned to Zhou Ran to confirm.
Zhou Ran nodded, "That's the name."
"Oh, that must be Director Hu. He's pretty good, but he's had some bad luck these past few years."
"How so? He doesn't seem like a loser."
When Xia Chengping heard there was more gossip, his eyes lit up, and he asked Gu Tingxiao to explain.
"Director Hu's family is quite wealthy, but he insisted on choosing directing as his major, and despite the pressure from his family, he entered the industry and started as an assistant director."
"It can be considered the beginning of an inspirational story."
Xia Chengping nodded. There are countless examples of these brainless rich kids who go out and fight for their ideals.
He's just one; he even wants to be a star.
“Their family contacted my dad and asked us to help take care of them. After all, there are many people in the entertainment industry who fawn over the powerful and support the weak. Even if things get really tense, we still have to protect them a little.”
This is the typical thinking of a wealthy family.
I want to teach my child resilience, but I'm worried that if I go too far, my child will be bullied.
"This Director Hu is really talented. After learning from him for a while, he filmed a short drama with the help of sponsorships he got, and became an instant hit and even won an award."
Zhou Ran nodded. This Director Hu is quite talented; he won an award right from the start.
"Then he made two more films, one of which won an award, and the other flopped."
Director Hu felt that he was too artistic, so he kept thinking about making a more down-to-earth script.
It's a mixed bag, basically a 50/50 chance, with one winning and one losing.
I wonder if I've offended the God of Wealth in the last three years, because I've suddenly started having bad luck.
"Is he going to make a series of flops?!"
Xia Chengping was glad he hadn't joined his film crew. If the drama flopped and nobody watched it, he'd be incredibly embarrassed. Author's Note: Thank you to my mentor 9492239 (9492239) for your support! For more exciting content, please leave a message for this book on Liancheng Reading.
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