Chu Yang's unconventional and out-of-group remarks drew the attention of the other four.
He immediately straightened his posture and awkwardly followed the given question:
"My goal is to grow into a high-quality idol and use my influence to promote traditional culture and spread more positive energy."
"If possible, I would like to take advantage of this platform to volunteer as an ambassador for promoting agricultural development and contribute to rural revitalization. This is a responsibility that every young person should fulfill."
As soon as these words were spoken, the four guests led the applause, and then thunderous applause swept through the entire venue.
Chu Yang lowered his head and smiled sheepishly.
In all the years that Xue Tao has hosted programs, she has never seen a guest whose every sentence revolves around the theme.
He was completely caught up in it and forced to keep up with their pace:
"Everyone showed great interest when it came to helping farmers. What are your feelings about helping farmers?"
Jiang Hexi's mind went blank when she was asked the question. Adhering to the principle of "the more you say, the more mistakes you make; the less you say, the fewer mistakes you make; and if you don't say anything, you'll be right," she looked at Yu Xiangwan with a deep expression.
Yu Xiangwan turned her head to look at Shen Yingyu, who gestured for Chu Yang to continue expressing his opinion. Chu Yang timidly handed the microphone to Yan Jie.
Yan Jie glanced down at the microphone, calmly took it, and delivered another standard, exemplary speech:
"Through our daily interactions with the villagers, we have gradually developed the concept of helping farmers."
“For example, a banquet for a thousand families can take half a month to plan. People work from dawn till dusk every day and are so tired that they fall asleep as soon as they get home. The revenue from a three-day banquet will not exceed 50,000.”
"On average, each person earns only a few thousand yuan, which is equivalent to the cost of a meal for us and has no real significance."
He changed the subject, his voice becoming warmer:
“However, in these three days, each household in Canglang Village has increased its income by at least 2,000 yuan. This is very meaningful for a family where a man can only save 20,000 to 30,000 yuan a year by working away from home. That is why it is worthwhile to continue helping farmers.”
Such profound insights earned him bursts of applause from the audience.
The four guests nodded in agreement.
"In fact, the villagers' actual income increase is far more than two thousand."
Shen Yingyu further added:
"For example, the free-range eggs and peaches from Canglang Village have doubled the income of local fruit farmers and livestock breeders through online sales. In addition, the village committee will hold shares in the upcoming Canglang Village honey, and the villagers will also receive dividends at the end of the year."
He has a keen business sense and subtly launched an advertising campaign.
Jiang Hexi still remembered the purpose of their trip, and she used this opportunity to thoroughly slap the face of their rival's farming reality show:
What are the criteria for judging a good farming reality show?
"Is it the highest viewership rating that's always talked about, the advertising revenue when it airs on satellite TV, or the so-called level of discussion?"
She said with a serious expression, "I think none of these superficial indicators matter. The real standard is the tangible increase in income that you bring to the local villagers after you go to the countryside to experience life there."
This positive message earned prolonged applause from the audience.
[Like a game of musical chairs, the tables turned, and in the end, Yama (the King of Hell) had to shoulder the burden alone.]
[Do the five chaebols even realize they're putting on an act? The whole internet can see through it, hehehehehe.]
Is Xi Mei (a nickname) subtly criticizing the five people from "Celebrity Farming" (a popular reality show), implying they're just putting on a show by using the name of the hottest variety program?
That's exactly what she meant! The five-member chaebol group may be putting on an act, but they've genuinely achieved something for the local villagers. In contrast, the five-member celebrity group just tries to create laughs every day; it's incredibly low-class.
After the interview recording ended, the group left the TV station one after another.
Jiang Hexi was under a lot of tension throughout the process. The moment she relaxed, she was so exhausted that she could barely walk.
Jiang Wenze waited outside the hall. Seeing her come down the steps, he opened the car door for her.
"Little sister, you've worked so hard. What do you want for a late-night snack? I'll get it for you."
"I don't eat late-night snacks. If you take Sister Xiaoxiao back for me, I'll forgive you."
Jiang Hexi handed him the car keys, bent down and sat in the car, then hugged a pillow and fell asleep.
Jiang Wenze closed the car door for her, and when he turned around, he saw Si Xiao dragging a makeup case and appearing alone at the door.
He sped through the night in his ice-berry pink sports car, with Si Xiao sitting quietly in the passenger seat.
Perhaps the atmosphere inside the car was too peaceful.
While driving, Jiang Wenze frequently turned his head to look at her:
"If you're tired, there's a neck rest behind the seat; you can pull it over to cushion it."
"Thanks, but no need."
Si Xiao politely declined his offer, and the car fell into a deathly silence once more.
Jiang Wenze didn't know what he had done to offend her again. Seeing that she was indifferent to him, he simply shut up.
As usual, he parked the car outside the old residential area. Seeing her take a makeup case out of the trunk, he reached out to help, lifting the handle and dragging the makeup case ahead of her.
Si Xiao followed closely behind him.
"Xi-mei asked me to ask you to reimburse her for the makeup and styling expenses for these two occasions."
Jiang Wenze stopped in his tracks, utterly amused and exasperated. He pulled out his phone and said:
"How much? I'll transfer it to you now."
Thirty thousand.
Since Si Xiao rarely saw him, she thought it best to settle the bill, otherwise she didn't know if she would have a chance to get it back later. She held up her phone and said, "This is the payment code."
Jiang Wenze didn't scan the QR code, but forcefully ordered her:
"Remove me from the blacklist and I'll transfer the money to you; otherwise, you won't get a single penny."
Si Xiao's face flushed instantly.
She convinced herself that getting the money was the priority, and in front of him, she unblocked him from her WeChat blacklist.
He readily transferred 30,000 yuan to her, and she accepted the huge sum of money instantly, as if afraid he might change his mind.
The two of them went upstairs one after the other.
Si Xiao took out her key, turned the lock, went inside, changed her shoes, and walked straight into the living room.
Jiang Wenze looked at the slightly ajar door, where light seeped through the crack.
He carried his makeup case inside, put it down, and stood in the living room waiting for her.
Si Xiao poured him a glass of water. "Would you like to sit on the sofa?"
Jiang Wenze noticed her nervousness, drank some water, and handed the cup back to her.
"It's getting late, I won't disturb your rest any longer, I'll head back now."
He went to the entryway to change his shoes, then remembered something and asked, "Is the water purifier you're using the same one I bought before?"
Si Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "No way, you can taste the same thing in water?"
"I wanted to remind you that it's time to change the filter."
Do I need to change the filter cartridges for my water purifier?
Jiang Wenze was amused by her adorable look. "I'll come over tomorrow to change the filter for you."
Si Xiao only calmed down after closing the door. She was so stupid this time, but fortunately the result was not bad.
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