Chapter 232 New Rules
At 7:30, the program officially resumed recording.
Off-camera, the sound of Yao Xin hitting the board was heard. At the same time, the new rules of the third stage of "Mountains and Seas" that were temporarily revised began to be announced on the big screen in the training room.
Ren Limeng quietly looked at the vivid bubble text video on the screen. Due to the heavy rain in various parts of Jingchu Province this week, Gangcheng was even flooded. The "Mountains and Seas" program team has decided to cancel the third performance and change the weekend live performance into a fundraising gala.
When the video content was played to this point, the training room fell completely silent. Everyone couldn't help but look at each other. No one expected that the "Shan Hai" program had such courage to make such a sudden decision in such a short time, directly canceling the originally scheduled performance and making the entire program completely out of control.
But this is undoubtedly the best choice for the program team at the moment. If the show continues to go on peacefully amidst the disaster, public opinion will most likely be out of control. In the entertainment industry, everyone is well aware of the risk of backlash from public opinion. If the program team decisively changes it to a fundraising gala, it is very likely to reverse all the unbearable reputations.
Besides the Orange platform, there were three other platforms in the industry eyeing the opportunity. The pressure Yao Xin was facing was completely predictable. What Ren Limeng hadn't expected was that... her live broadcast footage this morning had been completely edited and would appear in the evening's rules announcement. It even sounded somewhat important.
"Heading for 'Shan Hai,' we crossed mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, measured the earth with our feet, felt the world with our hearts, experienced traditional cultures of various places while walking through the streets and alleys, felt the magnificence of mountains and rivers in the wind and rain, and recorded our understanding of the various aspects of human life with our cameras... However, amidst all the beauty, a sudden flood shattered the tranquility of 'Shan Hai,' sweeping across the land of Jingchu. Faced with the ravages of the flood, we did not retreat. We protected each other with courage and wisdom, and overcame difficulties with unity and faith. This flood allowed us to see the power of nature and feel the strength and warmth of humanity..."
Following the introduction in a clear and melodious voice, the screen showed yesterday's guest live broadcast and interview accompanied by rhythmic and passionate music. Then the picture suddenly changed, and for a moment only Ren Limeng was left stumbling towards the trapped old man in the flood.
Whether it was the guests or the staff, it was the first time for everyone to see this video. Everyone present looked at Ren Limeng at the same time, with admiration, exploration, appreciation, curiosity... Complex gazes were focused in an instant, and Ren Limeng still maintained a perfect smile in front of the camera. She looked at herself on the screen calmly, but her worried eyes were slightly tilted towards the old man next to her.
When the enemy comes, we will fight; when the water comes, we will block it with earth. When she saved people, she didn't think much at all. The only thing in her mind was her current choice. At this moment, she should also remain calm and not let her wild thoughts complicate everything.
No matter how the outside world's opinions and the attitude of the program team change, she is still herself, that's all.
"Today, Ren Limeng, host of the Orange platform and guest of the show, represented the program 'Mountains and Seas' and went to the flood front with Gangcheng TV Station. They live-broadcasted the latest flood situation in Gangcheng. Witnessed by everyone..."
Ren Limeng lowered her eyes slightly, trying to keep a gentle smile on her face. She felt increasingly unable to bear it any longer. In the next minute, the entire rules presentation replayed the live broadcast of her rescue work in the flood this morning, accompanied by an uplifting introduction that sounded like a promotional slogan for a touching character. Ren Limeng almost became dazed for a moment, thinking that what she was recording was not an entertainment variety show.
Even though being brave and righteous is indeed a good news topic and a positive social energy worth promoting on the program, it is indeed a bit too low-key to publicize it over and over again.
Saving people is a trivial matter that should be done, and there is no need to exaggerate it over and over again. Ren Limeng does not want to gain more benefits from this accident. She is used to workplace cooperation based on the exchange of interests, but she has her own moral bottom line.
After several hours of being bombarded with praise and even compliments, Ren Limeng calmed down. She clenched her hands gently and stared silently at the screen where she was covered in mud and staggering, as if she had a clearer understanding of the path she had chosen.
Before Ren Limeng could continue to ponder, the carefully edited video by the program team had finally reached the main point of the rules.
"...Ren Limeng is a host on the Orange platform and a native of Meishi, Jingchu Province. Her 25-second wading scene was unwavering, showcasing both the essence of 'Mountains and Seas' and the spirit of Jingchu. We invite all teams to film and edit a 125-second vlog video within the next 48 hours, themed around the spirit of Jingchu, showcasing the characteristics of 'Mountains and Seas'. This will be presented live at the fundraising gala on Sunday night."
The sudden task made all the guests unable to help but look up again, looking at the video screen in unison, and listening to the emotional introduction voice to advance the recording process.
"For this fundraising gala, the production team will invite some new friends who also love mountains and seas to cheer for Jingchu together. In addition, each team of guests will prepare two programs. The first program will be the original performance of the Three Public Performances. Everyone is invited to immerse themselves in the traditional culture of the travel destination and represent the travel destination. The second program will be a ten-minute presentation of each team's journey. Everyone is invited to immerse themselves in the vlog video that will be filmed, closely following the "Mountains and Seas" journey and showcasing the culture of Jingchu..."
When Ren Limeng heard the program team asked her to shoot a vlog video, she was slightly surprised for a moment, but she quickly figured out the intention of the program team. The original recording plan for the past two days had been completely disrupted due to heavy rain and floods. The guests spent most of their time waiting for arrangements indoors in the hotel, and the camera images and recording content were seriously missing. The program team always had to set up some new content to enrich the main broadcast and ensure the program effect.
But a ten-minute live presentation for each team is a bit crazy. Even after today's recording, the program staff will communicate with each team's guests in advance about the presentation content, and the guests will mainly implement the program plan. Such a party setting and competition process are completely unlike the routine operations of entertainment channels.
Ren Limeng couldn't help but glance behind the camera of the program crew. Yao Xin was quietly staring at the playback screen. Amidst the flickering lights and shadows, there seemed to be a flash of ambition.
"Director Yao, the production team is really going all out this time!"
The rules video finally ended. An Ling looked at Yao Xin behind the photographer with a smile. She blinked, and her hidden sarcasm drew everyone's attention back to the training room. The tit-for-tat within the Orange Platform seemed to be about to surface.
Even though her tone was light-hearted and teasing, An Ling's sudden call to the program crew undoubtedly affected the normal recording of the program and disrupted the on-site rhythm. However, Yao Xin, the chief director, just smiled slightly, and their deep gazes in silence silently indulged An Ling's emotions that had nothing to vent at the moment, with a sense of calmness that everything was under control.
He is the chief director of the program. No matter how unwilling An Ling or Dong Zhu are, they must listen to his arrangements and follow the program rhythm he sets.
"Does anyone have any questions?"
After a long period of silence, Yao Xin finally continued with the recording. He seemed unaware of An Ling's secret gnashing of teeth. He glanced at all the guests and spoke slowly.
"Director Yao, Director Dong, what about Brother Xingzhi? He's the team leader and he came all the way from Yang City specifically for the disaster relief in Gangcheng. Do we really want him to rush back to Yang City overnight? Even though the rain has stopped in Gangcheng, it's still dangerous to travel at night, not to mention we all have to go back to Jiangcheng the day after tomorrow..."
Ren Limeng blinked and pretended to be thinking. Her face showed some doubts as she raised her head, and her slow tone revealed some pretense of negotiation, but her words directly blocked the original recording plan of the program team.
"Xingzhi, do you want to stay in Gangcheng or go back to Yangcheng?"
Yao Xin glanced at Ren Limeng with a half-smile, then turned to look at Shen Xingzhi on the other side who was smiling at Ren Limeng's question.
"Listening to the arrangements of the production team, I believe they must have already thought of a plan."
Shen Xingzhi could tell that Yao Xin wanted him to take the initiative to ask to return to Yang City, but so what?
He spoke slowly and his answer was neither cold nor indifferent. The slight smile on his lips carried a kind of deterrent power that could not be ignored, as if he was secretly reminding Yao Xin of his existence.
The only person who can make the decision for him is himself. No matter how the program team sets the plan, it is both easy and difficult to get him to cooperate.
Chen Xingzhi has been so cooperative these past two days because he cares about Ren Limeng. This is indeed his lifeblood, but the program crew thinks they can manipulate and ignore him at will, which is a bit too much of an underestimation of him.
Yao Xin's smile paused for a moment, and even An Ling and Dong Zhu couldn't help but look up at each other. They could all hear the hidden meaning in Shen Xingzhi's words, with the calm confidence of a top star.
"...Why don't you stay in Gangcheng with Team Limeng first? We can go to Jiangcheng tomorrow afternoon or the morning after tomorrow when the situation in Gangcheng has completely stabilized."
Yao Xin did not say much about the program rules, and Chen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng did not ask any more questions. As long as Yao Xin agreed to this matter, the program team would find a way to make up for the other links. This is an unspoken understanding in the entertainment industry variety shows.
"By the way, Xingzhi and Limeng, in view of your outstanding performance this week, the production team would like to give you another task."
Yao Xin did not look into Shen Xingzhi's cold and deep eyes any longer. He suddenly smiled gently and turned his head to look at Ren Limeng on the other side, who had a look of satisfaction in her eyes.
"The production team hopes that you two can co-host the fundraising gala on Sunday."
Ren Limeng was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at An Ling who was smiling stiffly beside her. As the recognized number one host of the Orange Platform Entertainment Channel, everyone had already tacitly accepted that An Ling would be the female host of the gala the moment they knew that the third performance was changed to a fundraising gala. Unexpectedly, Yao Xin actually had other plans. She was indeed very shrewd.
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