Canxing Entertainment.
Sister Chun took a deep breath as she looked at the report in her hand.
"General Manager Ji, our program has completely taken off."
Ji Xiaoli, who was dealing with documents, raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"
She motioned for Sister Chun to continue.
Sister Chun said excitedly, "General Manager Ji, look at the ratings of our program. It's number one in the same time slot, and the ratings have exceeded 5%! Now other companies are all begging to buy the broadcasting rights from us. Isn't it a huge hit?"
"Is it really that exaggerated?"
Ji Xiaoli said casually. She didn't start this program for making money in the first place. It was just out of interest. If it turned out well, that would be even better.
"Sure it is, General Manager Ji. Go check Weibo, Tieba, and Zhihu. There are tons of free publicity for our variety show everywhere." Sister Chun had worked in the entertainment industry for half her life and had never seen such an amazing program.
She admired in her heart that, as expected of General Manager Ji, her ability was beyond that of ordinary people.
"The success of the program is not all my credit. Remember to remind me to give bonuses to the crew later."
Although Ji Xiaoli was happy, she didn't take all the credit for herself.
"Then I'll thank General Manager Ji on behalf of everyone." Sister Chun smiled like a flower.
Who wouldn't be happy to get a bonus?
After chatting for a while, Sister Chun suddenly remembered something. "By the way, General Manager Ji, there's another thing that needs your decision."
Ji Xiaoli directly asked, "Just tell me what it is."
"Since our program has become popular, quite a few big internet celebrities have applied to participate in our program to gain some popularity."
Sister Chun looked a bit worried when she said this. If there were only one or two, it would be okay, but there were too many applicants, and it would be difficult to make arrangements.
Previously, they had always directly invited celebrities, scholars, or ordinary people to participate. She never thought that one day there would be so many people applying.
Ji Xiaoli thought for a moment. "Since they want to participate in the program, we can't say yes to everyone. You go and send someone to screen them first. Just follow the same criteria as when we invited people before."
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to invite people then." Sister Chun sighed deeply. "These internet celebrities have a large following and are very famous. If they really participate in the program, they might bring more popularity to it. But it's hard to say how much knowledge they have."
Simply put, she was worried that those internet celebrities would make fools of themselves on the program.
Ji Xiaoli frowned imperceptibly. "I understand what you mean. If anyone wants to participate, you can go and review them first. Only those with real talent and learning can come to our program."
"But those internet celebrities are quite famous. I'm afraid their fans will say something." Sister Chun was a bit worried.
Ji Xiaoli said seriously, "The most important thing for a program is its reputation. If we really let those people with no substance come, our program's reputation will be completely ruined."
Once the reputation was gone, the result was self - evident.
Even if Ji Xiaoli's program had been doing well before, it would be eliminated by the market.
"I understand." Sister Chun nodded.
She understood the principle, but it was not easy for her to openly reject those internet celebrities.
Ji Xiaoli was no longer the old Ji Xiaoli. She looked at Sister Chun's expression and immediately understood what she was thinking.
She said calmly, "Don't worry. Just say it's all my decision. If there's anything, tell them to come to me."
Although the words were said calmly, there was an air of authority that only a superior had, which made Sister Chun tremble.
"Okay, General Manager Ji. I'll arrange it right away."
Sister Chun was an old hand in the entertainment industry, so she was very proficient in doing these things. A few days later, she had screened out a group of new guests and arranged the other staff as well.
Considering the program effect, this variety show was also broadcast live.
So early in the morning, Ji Xiaoli rushed to the program crew. Although she was no longer the host, it didn't stop her from making a guest appearance and checking the on - site effect.
She originally wanted to go alone, but Zheng Nanfeng stared at her like a tiger and followed her closely.
Moreover, Zheng Nanfeng even argued, "The doctor said you need to rest more. If you don't rest and still go to work so early, don't I need to follow you and take care of you?"
Ji Xiaoli coughed. "Well, after all, this is a program I produced myself, so I want to go and have a look in person."
"I'm not stopping you from going. But at least let me follow you and take care of you." Zheng Nanfeng hooked his lips into an innocent smile and blocked the door with his long legs.
What could Ji Xiaoli do? She had fallen for this man, so she had to put up with it.
"Fine. If you want to come, come then."
Only then did Zheng Nanfeng retract his long legs and showed a toothy smile. "You told me to come."
Ji Xiaoli rolled her eyes but said nothing.
When they arrived at the program crew, the director, who was already busy to the point of being at his wit's end, brightened up when he saw her. "General Manager Ji, you've finally come. It's an emergency. You've got to help me!"
Ji Xiaoli immediately had a bad feeling. "Director, what are you up to this time?"
"Ahem, General Manager Ji, it's a long story." The director sighed.
It turned out that the crew had already invited the guests, but unfortunately, one of the guests' flights had been cancelled, so they couldn't make it for the time being.
They originally wanted to invite another guest temporarily, but the people they wanted to invite either didn't have the schedule or had something come up suddenly.
And those who came on their own initiative didn't meet the requirements set by Ji Xiaoli at that time. Most of them were a bit famous but had no real substance.
The director was just getting anxious when he saw Ji Xiaoli coming.
He immediately slapped his thigh. Ji Xiaoli had both fame and real talent and learning, and she was also the producer of their own program. Could there be a more suitable candidate?
Ji Xiaoli frowned. "But I was only supposed to make a guest appearance, right?"
"General Manager Ji, don't worry. I won't make it too difficult for you. You just need to sit in the guest seat later." The director's expression was as sincere as could be.
"You want me to fill in for that guest?"
"Exactly!"
After all, it was a program she had produced herself. Even though her role had suddenly increased, Ji Xiaoli smiled helplessly. "Then show me the program process first."
"Sure thing." The director felt a weight lift off his heart and immediately beamed.
When Ji Xiaoli got the list and looked at it, she was completely stunned.
"Why is Zhong Canxi here too?"
The director looked at her strangely. "Didn't you say, General Manager Ji, that the guests should be famous and have real talent and learning? Zhong Canxi meets our criteria."
Zheng Nanfeng beside her darkened his face. "Xiaoli, why don't we go back first?"
He hadn't forgotten that Ji Xiaoli had once been involved in a scandal with Zhong Canxi.
Men understood men best. Zhong Canxi was a big - name first - tier star. Suddenly condescending to come to this new program, his ambition was as obvious as Sima Yi's back then.