When they arrived, Wei Yang had not come yet, so Lu Yu and the others simply took some photos of the interior of the Blue Whale Company.
Of course, this was all communicated well. Wei Yang's secretary Hu Ya and a person in charge of the administrative department accompanied him throughout the process, arranging negotiations and determining the scope of what could be recorded.
As a media company, most of Blue Whale’s work is not confidential, but they cannot film everything.
After walking around for a while, Lu Yu and her friends spent the most time in the Hall of Honor, which displays and introduces the achievements of Blue Whale since its establishment, and there is also a lot of material to shoot.
During this period, Lu Yu also met Zhao Liying.
The latter's current main job is to supervise the production of "Go Fighting", but that does not mean she is only in charge of this project.
Especially since the summer season is about to begin, as the deputy artistic director and one of the senior executives of the TV department, Zhao Liying can, in principle, participate in a lot of work, picking and choosing, and has quite a few tasks, which has led her to mostly return to the company to deal with them recently.
It is worth mentioning that "Strategy of the Ming Palace" was also nominated for the Magnolia Awards.
However, this drama was broadcast on Hunan TV and was naturally not favored by the Magnolia Awards, so Zhao Ji was only nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Zhao Liying didn't take it seriously. The overall plot of "Strategy of the Palace of Destiny" was still somewhat entertainment-oriented, and she was not from a direct series. Even if she was nominated for Best Actress again, she wouldn't win the award.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Empress Sun has been chosen to win the Magnolia Award for Best Actress this year.
After all, both it and "The Legend of Miyue" have too strong a flavor of Shanghai TV.
Zhao Liying is also a person with her own personality. Since she is not nominated, she will not go.
Of course, there is a more important reason. Liu Shishi was nominated for the Magnolia Best Actress for the third time for "Legend of Dance and Music". The first two times were "Scarlet Heart" and "Mu Mansion".
Although the chances of winning the award are very low, being nominated is also a victory, not to mention that she also has a role in "Nirvana in Fire".
So Liu Shishi is still very successful. Zhao Liying naturally doesn't want to see her being proud, so she chooses not to see it and not to be bothered by it.
Not only her, but also Rouba, Nazha and Fan Xiaopang who were not nominated have made the same decision.
The Starry Night Ceremony is their own ceremony after all, so people may still come to show their support, but don’t expect the other awards to unite unless they have prizes of their own.
Not to mention these hostile people, even the two good girlfriends, Da Mimi and Tang Yan, did not attend because they were busy with summer promotions.
This is not to say that they have ulterior motives, of course they do, but in this kind of situation they still have to advance and retreat together and show harmony and intimacy.
But the key point is that Liu Shishi has a high probability of not winning the award, she is just nominated, so there is no need to make a fuss about it.
Lu Yu is very interested in Zhao Liying.
On the one hand, it is because of her story with Boss Wei, and on the other hand, Zhao Liying is very popular and a hot topic, making her a good interview subject.
Zhao Liying's attitude was also very good, and she even exchanged contact information with Lu Yu.
As for the interview, there is no harm in it for her. She can record one when she has time.
As the two were chatting, Hu Ya received a call and reminded them, "Boss Wei is here."
After a while, Wei Yang's figure appeared in the camera. He was wearing trousers and leather shoes on the lower body and a black silk shirt on the upper body. His excellent figure fully supported the clothes. His collar was unbuttoned, and he could wear a valuable Belle Philippe watch on his right hand. He looked exquisite and handsome.
"Teacher Lu Yu came quite early."
"Boss Wei."
Lu Yu and others greeted them one after another, Zhao Liying also called out in a serious manner, and Wei Yang glanced at her.
"What are you talking about? You look so happy."
"We are discussing whether Mr. Wei is late for coming so late."
Zhao Liying brought up the joke she had just made to tease Wei Yang. It was almost nine o'clock now. According to the company regulations of Blue Whale, Boss Wei was completely late, and could even be considered absent from work.
"Yes, of course it counts. I'll fine you whatever you want. What are the company's regulations?"
"If you are late once in a while, you will be criticized. Starting from the second time, your salary will be deducted, usually 50-100. If you make the same mistake again, your full attendance will be deducted. If you are late repeatedly, the punishment will be more severe, usually limited to one month."
The head of the administrative department nearby hurriedly reported to the boss. The personnel department is usually responsible for investigating lateness and early departure, but the administration department often also has some related work, so the regulations are very familiar to them.
"The criticism is too light. I don't have perfect attendance anymore. So just fine me and deduct it from my salary."
That’s right, Boss Wei does not have 0 annual salary like other big bosses. He does have a salary. Although it is not high, it adds up to hundreds of thousands every year, which is enough to pay these fines.
After deducting the bachelor's salary, Wei Yang still wanted to find fault with Zhao Liying, but unfortunately she was very smart and had found the right timing.
Mr. Zhao is different from Mr. Wei! The latter is the big boss, and he almost holds full control of the company. He has the final say in the entire company, and no one bothers him with these trivial matters.
Zhao Liying is different. Not only is she a senior executive, but her circumstances leading to her promotion are somewhat special, so she has to pay more attention to the impact, even if it is some insignificant matter.
Besides, it is easy to imagine that if Zhao Liying was late, she would not tease Boss Wei about it, otherwise she would be shooting herself in the foot.
Zhao Liying did not stay long. After all, she was still a little cautious in front of the camera, so she chatted for a few minutes and then went to work.
When she was there just now, Wei Yang seemed like a more friendly boss or superior. The two seemed familiar with each other, but maintained a businesslike attitude.
This is not just a pretense in front of the camera. Normally in the company in non-private settings, the two of them are mostly in this state, which is more conducive to work.
Boss Wei may not care about some criticisms, but Zhao Liying does not want to position herself as a "queen" who relies on men, although she will never be able to get rid of this label in her lifetime.
So Wei Yang was usually very cooperative, but when he saw Zhao Liying leaving, he still revealed some true feelings and asked Lu Yu with a smile.
"Isn't she different from the impression people have of her? She has a baby face, but she is a strong woman at heart."
Lu Yu nodded: "It is a little different from what I imagined, but considering Liying's achievements, it is reasonable."
Zhao Liying's appearance is very deceptive. She has a petite figure and a cute face. She relied on her sweet girl image to gain fame in her early years, so many people judge her by her appearance and think she is a naive and innocent person.
However, this impression has changed a bit in the past two years. One reason is that Zhao Liying has risen strongly and demonstrated her personal character in all aspects.
Another one is the drama "Strategy of the Ming Palace". If "The Legend of the Stars" was just a small test, it was immediately followed by "The Journey of Flower".
The opening film of the year, "Strategy of the Ming Palace", can be regarded as Zhao Liying's transformation work, which saw her move from a sweet girl to an independent heroine.
The character Li Caifeng in "Strategy of the Ming Palace" is smart, decisive, good at talking, and understands the overall situation of the previous dynasty. In the early stage, she gained a firm foothold in the backyard and helped Prince Jing to win the throne. In the later period, she cooperated with Zhang Juzheng and assisted the young emperor, creating the reforms in the first ten years of Wanli that revived the Ming Dynasty.
This role is very outstanding, and it also changed the outside world's impression of Zhao Liying, no longer sticking to the sweet girl role.
What Lu Yu meant by "within reason" was that he was influenced by Zhao Liying's daily life and "Strategy in the Palace".
Lu Yu sensed something with his keen sense: "Liying is planning to move behind the scenes."
"I think there is such a tendency, but the drama still needs to be filmed. After all, there are still many audiences who like her. The proportion of her working behind the scenes will become higher and higher. It still depends on personal choice."
Wei Yang's words were a bit out of line, and I don't know how many people would imagine them after hearing them.
But he didn't care. He said this just to support his wife. Besides, it was also a prelude. He could work behind the scenes without showing up for a long time, which would facilitate the next plan.
I can’t wait for those three years!
Liu Shishi and Zhao Liying were both getting a little impatient, and the older Fan Xiaopang was getting even more furious. If things dragged on any longer, Wei Yang didn't know what would happen, so Boss Wei had to make some preparations.
Wei Yang stopped at the first glance and did not talk more about Zhao Liying's issue. Instead, he took Lu Yu to visit his office.
There’s not much to talk about. It’s just a normal office, a little bigger and slightly more luxurious.
However, Wei Yang doesn't spend much time in this office. He may not even stay in this office for a month a year, so it is still quite a waste.
Wei Yang visited the offices of companies like Red Shark and PPTV even less often, and they were specifically told not to make them too nice. Some companies even did not need to reserve an office for him.
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But having said that, every company has his own office, and it is definitely the largest and most luxurious one in the company.
At noon, Lu Yu and his friends had lunch at the Blue Whale. This program likes to film the three meals a day of the big guys, and they also visited many company canteens.
“The cafeteria here is not very good.”
Wei Yang's lunch consisted of a serving of Mushu pork and a serving of shredded pork with fish flavor, followed by a serving of dumplings and some fruit.
Although the food tasted delicious, Wei Yang was not very satisfied: "Due to some regulations, the office building cannot directly open a canteen. We ordered our lunch from a catering company. There are many restrictions, and the taste is only so-so."
"In comparison, you can interview Red Shark or PPTV next time. That's a park, so the company can open its own cafeteria. The variety of dishes and dining environment are better than here."
"Then why not move the blue whale over there?"
Lu Yu's question was a bit naive. Wei Yang smiled and didn't answer. Can a media and entertainment company be the same as an Internet company? Besides, it is not so easy for a company to relocate.
However, this does not mean that Boss Wei will continue to endure it, as he does not have sufficient funds at the moment.
When Red Shark, the cash cow, makes a lot of money, it can directly acquire or build an office building or even a park. PPTV and Blue Whale will also be able to benefit from it. At most, they can contribute some money or pay rent.
During the meal, Lu Yu also mentioned the Magnolia Awards held in the afternoon and asked Boss Wei if he was nervous.
"It would be a lie to say that I wasn't nervous at all, but overall it was okay. This isn't my first time participating in this kind of event. If I win, I'm lucky. If I lose, I'm doomed."
"If you win the award, what are you going to do?"
"Uh, I haven't thought about it yet. Maybe I can have a meal with some friends to celebrate, or buy something to reward myself."
Wei Yang was really stumped by this question. Before, he only thought about whether he would win the award, but had never considered what would happen if he won it.
Lu Yu started to ask questions that were meaningless but may be of concern to many people: "What should we eat to celebrate? Do you have any ideas for gifts?"
"It's summer now, so I guess we'll have a barbecue. As for gifts, I'd better reward myself with a good horse. There will be a lot of horse riding scenes in the next part, so I can practice."
Wei Yang thought his idea was good, but he didn't know how the horse farms in Shanghai were. It would be inconvenient to send the horses to another place.
Is it possible to invest in a horse farm? Thinking about it, Wei Yang smiled: "Hasn't the award ceremony yet? We are discussing it here. It's not advisable to open champagne at halftime."
Lu Yu is very good at speaking: "This is also a kind of beautiful expectation."
"I still think this kind of flag is unlucky and can easily fail. Usually when you are too determined to win something, it often doesn't go as planned. You agreed that if you don't win the award, you have to cut this part off to avoid embarrassment."
Lu Yu shook his head: "I have confidence in you, President Wei, how about making a bet?"
"No gambling."
"This shows that President Wei also has confidence in himself."
Boss Wei smiled but said nothing. It would be strange if he didn't have confidence. Although he said he was being low-key, he actually knew the outcome long ago.
The achievements and influence of Nirvana in Fire are there, its reputation is not bad, and Boss Wei has a high voice, which has created a good foundation for winning awards and will not cause controversy or opposition.
At the same time, this drama was premiered on Shanghai Satellite TV, so it is a direct series.
Not to mention that Wei Yang himself is a big shot in the Shanghai circle, and has an excellent relationship with Shanghai Satellite TV.
As mentioned before, with the rise of the "one drama, two stars" policy and PPTV's platform, Wei Yang and Blue Whale are no longer trying to please both sides, but are interested in forming a deep bond with Shanghai Satellite TV.
The two sides will become the most steadfast allies and build a more powerful and influential "Shanghai circle".
For example, this summer strategy, apart from "Day and Night Chase" and "Grave Robbers' Chronicles", are online dramas that will be exclusively broadcast on PPTV.
The other three dramas, except for "Dear Translator" which is ostensibly produced by Mixing, are co-produced with Hunan TV.
The remaining dramas "Let's Go School Together" and "A Perfect Match" were both premiered on Shanghai TV.
Not only that, the subsequent "My First Half of Life" starring Fan Xiaopang, "Love O2O" starring Rouba, "Ode to Joy 2" starring Tang Mi, and even if "Day and Night Chase" can be broadcast on TV, they are basically scheduled to be broadcast on Shanghai Satellite TV.
Therefore, this year, not only PPTV is going to sweep other websites, but Shanghai Satellite TV is also interested in competing with Hunan TV.
Let’s see who is the boss of local satellite TV!
Under such circumstances, how could the Magnolia Award for Best Actor be given to someone else? Do you really think Boss Wei has no temper?
The previous two nominations were rejected due to various reasons, which was fine, but if he is not given the nomination this time, it would be like playing a trick on Wei Yang.
Hunan Province’s TV station may not be able to fully cooperate with Blue Whale because it has Mango TV. However, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province are watching them eagerly. Shanghai is not far from these two provinces, which made Wei Yang anxious. He turned to cooperate with Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and Shanghai Satellite TV plummeted.
This is not an exaggeration. The rise of Shanghai TV is inseparable from Wei Yang's help. This is recognized by the industry, including the internal staff of the station.
If Boss Wei dares to turn against us, no one at Shanghai TV can take the responsibility.
It's just a trophy, not a loss of flesh. Even if someone is crazy, he needs to be woken up by others.
Therefore, this year's Magnolia Award for Best Actor is destined to be just a formality...
(End of this chapter)