Unlike the other three Chinese teammates who left the parent company, Zhang Yixing has remained in SM Entertainment and has never terminated his contract.

Of course, as a Chinese, everyone knows where he can develop better.

So even though the contract was not terminated, Zhang Yixing has shifted the focus of his career back to China, opened a studio, and fought for the right to develop independently.

It is said that this is the first case in South Korea's SM company. It is not difficult to understand. They cannot exert much influence in the Chinese market. If they do not give him freedom, Zhang may have to run away.

There were three teammates who left. Zhang Yixing, who stayed with his old club and team, was subjected to some shackles but gained a good reputation.

After all, a boy band not only has individual fans, but also a large number of team fans. Someone like Zhang Yixing, who is loyal and sticks to the group, will naturally be favored.

So, after Lu Han and the other two left, domestic EXO fans fell apart, and Zhang Yixing benefited the most from it.

Therefore, although Zhang Yixing returned to China the latest to develop his career, he quickly surpassed Huang Zitao, who has been notorious and unlucky in the past two years, in terms of popularity and influence, and ranked third.

The most important thing is that although Zhang Yixing is a traffic star, perhaps because he does not appear in public very often, his reputation is unexpectedly good, and he is one of the best among his teammates.

Even in the original time and space, Zhang Yixing, with the huge popularity he had accumulated through "Go Fighting", was somewhat on the verge of surpassing Lu Han, who was very controversial at the time.

Later, Lu Han made a comeback with "Running Man" and regained his composure. However, due to his love affair and "Shanghai Fortress", his career suffered a setback, and his exposure and resources declined drastically. He was officially overtaken by Zhang Yixing. After that, when Tantan got into trouble, Zhang Yixing could be said to have the best development among the group.

But the situation is different now. Lu Han has Boss Wei as his backer in this life.

Although some controversies are still inevitable, at least there are no one trying to trip him up, and it has not reached the point where the entire network is complaining and smearing him. The resources are also better than in the previous life.

At present, even Tantan cannot compare to him, so he can be said to be the undisputed number one among his teammates.

However, Zhang Yixing has not yet obtained the key resource of "Go Fighting", and the gap between him and Lu Han is quite large.

However, Zhang Yixing did not think about surpassing Lu Han, or rather, this goal was too far away from him now.

Rather than having unrealistic fantasies, what he is worried about now is how to get in touch with powerful resources.

His popularity is quite high and he has opportunities to show his face. Although SM's strength in China is far inferior to that in South Korea, it still has some channels.

But that's all. The entertainment industry is very competitive right now, with more wolves than meat. The cards in Zhang Yixing's hand and the resources he has access to can ensure that his popularity will not decline in the short term, but it will be difficult for him to achieve some results or even go further.

After being rejected again during an interview with a film crew, Zhang Yixing felt a little depressed, and his studio team was even more outspoken.

"We still have to find a backer!"

There are people who have made it in the entertainment industry on their own, but there are too few examples.

Especially in the current era of traffic, major companies have invested capital in various sectors, further reducing the chances of a single person coming out on their own. Zhang Yixing does not have enough exclusive advantages, so if he wants to stand out, he has to rely on the support of noble people.

"Who are you looking for?"

Zhang Yixing certainly knows the importance of having a backer. The examples of his three teammates are a clear example. Lu Han and Tan Tan have the support of Blue Whale and the bigwigs in the Beijing circle, and their development is smooth. Huang Zitao works alone and is almost kicked out of the entertainment industry because of the slander.

So Zhang Yixing is not opposed to finding a backer, but he doesn't ask for a backer just because he looks for one, and the initiative is not in his hands.

Fortunately, the team is reliable and provided relevant solutions: "In fact, if you want to talk about backers, it's nothing more than those factions."

The downside of the Hong Kong entertainment industry is that it is gradually declining, extremely xenophobic, preferring to use artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and a group of middle-aged people monopolizing resources.

The advantage is that the new generation is in the gap and it is easier for them to come to the fore. If they cannot grab the leading role, they can start with supporting roles, and there are always roles that the Mesozoic generation is not suitable for.

The Beijing circle also has its disadvantages of xenophobia, severe seniority-based system, mixed internal factions, and a bad atmosphere. The advantages are that it has a profound foundation, abundant resources, and good room for development.

The Shanghai circle is the most tolerant because it has risen in recent years. It has very little xenophobia, many opportunities, and a bright future.

But the disadvantage is that there are too many talented elites, internal competition is serious, and Blue Whale is the only dominant faction in the Shanghai circle. Other factions in the Shanghai circle have limited strength and are easily wronged.

The Hong Kong circle is basically passed over. Unless one cannot make it or has the support of a big boss, no one will go there, so the choices are nothing more than the Beijing circle and the Shanghai circle.

The first choice is naturally Blue Whale, which is the leader in the industry, but the threshold is too high and the internal competition is fierce. Whether you can enter and gain a foothold are both problems.

Others such as Huayi, Guangxian, Wanda, Bona, Tianyu, LeTV and even several platforms are all giants, but the reasons are similar, it is easy to say but difficult to enter.

However, Zhang Yixing is not an unknown person. As long as he can demonstrate his value, the company will not turn away this cash cow.

Zhang Yixing listened to the team's advice and decided to make Blue Whale his primary partner.

The reason is very simple. If you want to find a backer, then find the biggest and best one. Wait until you can't find one.

So, they tried to figure out how to get the attention and favor of Blue Whale, but before they could come up with a solution, Blue Whale’s audition invitation was sent to the studio first.

Zhang Yixing was ecstatic! Although it was just an audition and he might not succeed, it showed that Blue Whale was paying attention to him. He could show more. Even if the cooperation didn't work out, he could leave a good impression and maybe there would be other projects suitable for him.

Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Even if they just get in touch, it is better than them being clueless now.

So Zhang Yixing even put off his subsequent work and focused on preparing for the audition for "Go Fighting".

He has been in Korea for many years and has watched this program, so he knows a lot about it. Although the style of the Chinese version may deviate a bit, it is still meaningful.

And this is indeed the case. His insights and understanding of "Go Fighting" impressed director Yan Min.

As for his personality, Zhao Liying and the producers were not very satisfied with him. He was too introverted and shy, and seemed a little immature.

At present, reality shows in China are still in the exploratory stage. Due to the similar styles, Zhao Liying and others unconsciously leaned towards "Running Man" when selecting guests.

I think only those artists who are funny, cheerful and able to have fun are suitable for the show. This is also one of the reasons why Zhao Liying was not optimistic about Wang Kai before.

However, Yan Min expressed his support: "In our program, outdoor games are only part of the program. More importantly, it is the interaction between the guests during the challenge, which requires guests with different personalities."

So Yan Min believes that you can find a cheerful one, but you should also find an introverted one; if you want to find a domineering one, find an honest one; if you want to find a smart one, find a stupid one.

This creates complementarity and conflict, and the different personalities create more sparks when they collide, making the show more interesting.

Zhao Liying felt that what Yan Min said made sense, but the matter was too important to make a decision easily. She just waited for the decision, asked Zhang Yixing to go back, and then quietly went to Boss Wei for advice.

Zhao Liying doesn't know what Yan Min's ability is.

But she knew Boss Wei's ability. If Wei Yang said it was okay, it wouldn't work. If Wei Yang said it was no, it wouldn't work either.

Zhao Liying is not the kind of fool who forces herself to be independent and insists on her own way in order to prove herself, and will not turn back even if she hits a wall. She knows her strengths and weaknesses very well, and when she is unsure, she asks her husband, and she has no consciousness of cheating at all.

I have a capable man, this is my ability! Since I have this unique advantage, I must use it well. False reputation and face are all fake, and real results are the key.

With achievements, reputation and face are naturally indispensable. On the contrary, if you mess up for those pretentious things, causing the project to fail and then causing a series of negative reactions, that would be losing the big picture for the small.

Therefore, Zhao Liying has always been a pragmatist. She asks when necessary and never makes rash decisions.

In this way, when things are done in the future, she will have a share of the credit. Even if mistakes occur, most of the responsibility can be eliminated by consulting Boss Wei in advance.

Boss Wei’s answer was also very simple - to follow Yan Min’s opinion.

With these words, even though Zhao Liying had doubts in her heart, she still expressed her support. Of course, the prerequisite is that Zhang Yixing gave up enough interests.

In fact, there is no need for Zhao Liying to mention this point. He is eager to cling to Blue Whale, even if it means paying a lot of benefits for it.

Zhao Liying was also quite satisfied. Zhang Yixing was indeed a good seedling with the potential to become a top star, which would be beneficial to both the revenue and the growth of the Blue Whale system.

However, adding a new top star also means that internal resources will become more strained, and profits are often accompanied by pressure.

But this is not Zhao Liying's headache, because Blue Whale is not signing artists now, and Zhang's authorization contract is signed with Coral Entertainment. It is Yang Tianzhen who is worried about how to arrange for Zhang Yixing.

What Zhao Liying can do is not to let Zhang Yixing suffer any loss, because the latter was signed by her and is also hers.

It is hard to say whether Zhao Liying's mentality of revenge is mixed in this, and she is waiting for an opportunity to get back at him.

Zhang Yixing was not the first guest confirmed for "Go Fighting". Before him, Yan Min had already confirmed Sun Honglei and Huang Sanshi.

The latter was easy, as he had participated in many variety shows and had no aversion to this. The former was a little more difficult, and he declined at first. It was Huang Sanshi who helped persuade him, and Wei Yang personally called him to get him done.

Of course, another crucial point is the announcement fee, and "Go Fighting" spent a huge amount of money on it.

Huang Sanshi earns nearly 30 million per season. His popularity soared after the show “Where Are We Going, Dad?”, so his price is a bit inflated, but it’s not that different.

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Sun Honglei, who is more famous and is participating in a reality show for the first time, earned about 35 million, which is relatively reasonable.

The variety show market is very hot at this stage. It is not just the film pay that is skyrocketing in the entertainment industry, but the cost of variety shows is also skyrocketing. Any famous variety show rarely earns less than tens of millions.

It is said that the announcement fee for a single season for top celebrities or big names who are difficult to invite is over 50 million.

On the contrary, the price of Zhang Yixing, who was just signed, was very cheap, 8 million. If he had not signed a contract with Coral Entertainment and they didn't want to charge him too much, this guy would probably have happily nodded even if the offer was 5 million.

However, Sun Honglei and Huang Sanshi are not the most expensive. The most difficult guest in "Extreme Challenge" is Huang Bo.

This candidate was specifically requested by Yan Min, and he was the first choice. Boss Wei also nodded, so the program crew attached great importance to him. Huang Bo has a very good national popularity. When "Running Man" was being prepared, Huang Bo was ranked high in the ideal lineup in the online voting. However, due to some coincidences, the cooperation failed to come about.

If Huang Bo can be brought to the show "Go Fighting" this time, it will definitely attract a large number of viewers. Add in Sun Honglei and others, it won't be surprising if the show becomes popular before it's even aired.

However, Huang Bo was a little hesitant about participating in the reality show, and he was not an ordinary artist, but the most popular and box office actor at the moment, with a very high net worth.

After a long period of negotiation, the two sides finally got the opportunity to make an offer. "Extreme Challenge" offered 45 million, but Huang Bo still seemed dissatisfied.

Zhao Liying felt that it was not a good idea to keep dragging it out, so she simply took a few people and headed to Heilongjiang Province, where Huang Bo was filming the movie "Under the Ice".

After catching Huang Bo and exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhao Liying asked directly: "Brother Bo, you have also seen the plan of our program. I believe you have your own ideas, otherwise you would have rejected it long ago. Give me a definite answer today, will you accept the program or not?"

Huang Bo was helpless as he was blocked at the door, but he knew Zhao Liying's identity and couldn't afford to offend her, so he just laid it out.

"I am indeed optimistic about the show, and I am also satisfied with the pay, but I have a little idea that I don't know how to tell you."

"Just tell me."

Zhao Liying was very domineering: "As long as you come, any problem is a small problem. If I can decide, we will decide on the spot. If I can't decide, I will find Mr. Wei and try my best to solve it for you."

"readily."

Huang Bo praised him, and then stated his purpose: "It's actually very simple. We have an artist in our studio who is also my good brother named Wang Xun. I want him to participate in this program and show his face. As long as you agree to this request, I will nod immediately, and the fee can also be discussed later."

This request caught Zhao Liying by surprise. She thought it was money or some privileges, but she didn't expect it to be to bring someone to the show.

This is difficult to deal with. There is one position for each person and guest spots are very precious.

However, Zhao Liying thought quickly. After all, Huang Bo just wanted to promote his good brother. This could be done without going to "Go Fighting". She could let him participate in some of the resources of Blue Whale, which would not only meet Huang Bo's requirements but also keep his place.

This did make Huang Bo somewhat tempted, and he acquiesced to Zhao Liying's trickery. However, he still hoped to give Wang Xun a chance, at least an interview, and think again if it didn't work out.

After all, "Go Fighting" is an excellent resource, and the two brothers can participate in the show together and have each other's company.

Zhao Liying would definitely give this face, and then hand it over to Yan Min to handle.

They agreed privately that Yan Min made up an excuse to decline the offer and let it go, but unexpectedly, Yan Min had a good impression of Wang Xun.

He believes that Wang Xun's personality and fame are just right for him to be a punching bag and enrich the guest's style. At the same time, his excellent relationship with Huang Bo is also a major advantage.

Yan Min strongly believes that playing with acquaintances is more effective. Sun Honglei and Huang Sanshi are close friends, and with the addition of Huang Bo and Wang Xun, there are more ways to play.

Zhao Liying: “…”

Why bother with all this effort if you had said so earlier! When Huang Bo heard that "Go Fighting" was interested in Wang Xun, he was overjoyed. Not only did he accept the contract, he also made great concessions on the cost. He and Wang Xun were packaged together for 45 million yuan, which was equivalent to the program team taking Huang Bo's friendship price and getting Wang Xun for free.

In this way, five of the six regular guests of "Go Fighting" have been found.

As for the final candidate, either she was not satisfied or she could not reach a cooperation, which basically eliminated all the candidates. Zhao Liying could only look at Yan Min and ask him if he had any stock.

Yan Min lived up to expectations: "In fact, there is one person who is the guest I want the most, but he is a little difficult to conquer, so I have never dared to speak up."

"Huang Bo has already been dealt with, but you are still worried that it will be difficult. Just tell me what you mean."

The producer's tone was very arrogant. This was the confidence he gained from having the support of Blue Whale and taking down Huang Bo. Zhao Liying also drank the water calmly.

The previous few setbacks were not because the program team was unable to succeed, but because there was no need to fight to the death. If the candidate was really the best, then the program team would not be unwilling to pay some price.

Seeing this, Yan Min clicked the mouse twice and displayed a photo on the conference room screen.

This man had eyes like stars, a handsome face, and an extraordinary temperament. He was none other than Boss Wei, who was very familiar to everyone.

"puff--"

Zhao Liying, who was drinking water, was so exhausted that she almost sprayed it on the face of the producer opposite her. The latter dodged it awkwardly, but his first reaction was to look at Yan Min.

"Lao Yan, you are crazy and I am crazy. You let your boss record a reality show?"

"You asked me to recommend the most suitable person."

Yan Min said confidently: "In my mind, President Wei is particularly suitable. He is famous and has a good personality. He is very suitable for variety shows. Besides, he can make movies, so why can't he record variety shows?"

“This is different.”

Zhao Liying was also shocked and reluctantly explained: "Movies and TV are art after all, and they are just performances. Everyone knows they are fake. Reality shows use real people to entertain the public, which is not good for President Wei's image."

The producer quickly agreed: "That's right, the boss is a billionaire and a role model for young people. It would be a loss of face for him to go on a reality show."

"No job is inferior to others. Besides, our show is about experiencing all kinds of life, not some funny game of acting crazy and stupid."

Yan Min disagreed: "I think Mr. Wei is not an ordinary person. How can we know if we don't try? I have seen him participate in "Running Man" before, and he had a lot of fun."

"this……"

Zhao Liying was persuaded. Although she didn’t think Boss Wei would agree, what if he did? Then “Go Fighting” would be really awesome…

(End of this chapter)