Chapter 3846: Chapter 3834: Secret Rivalry

Sui Zhao Hai understood Zhang Qingyu’s intention.

It was nothing more than wanting him to share the negative impact of failure, and he naturally wouldn’t take the bait at this time.

"Zhao Jing lacks experience, but you can completely make up for her shortcomings. With your guidance, I believe this program won’t be bad."

"Mainly, I come from a news background, so I’m not very skilled in this area. After all, she started this program because of your encouragement." Zhang Qingyu said with a jovial smile:

"In short, if this program doesn’t do well, the station’s reputation will be affected. I can only let her do her best, and as for the results, it’s up to fate."

"Then do your best. As I said, I believe in your ability. Give her more guidance, and you can still make this program good."

"I can only try my best, and as for the impact it will have, I don’t know."

After saying this, Zhang Qingyu stood up and left.

Watching his back, Sui Zhao Hai revealed a sneer, then returned to his desk, muttering to himself:

"Want to get money from me? Not a chance!"

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Wang Minji came in.

"Boss, what’s going on? What did Zhang Qingyu come for?"

"The sponsorship fee was 109 million. He came to ask me for the budget."

"They really pushed it, collecting some money and then even raising their tails." Wang Minji said angrily, "Not a penny for him!"

"You think I can decide on this?" Sui Zhao Hai said:

"Even if I disagree, with his status, he can still get money to increase the budget."

"How much did they ask for?"

"20 million."

"That much!"

"Don’t worry, he won’t get that much, just an additional 5 million, take it or leave it."

"5 million isn’t too much of an issue."

As a professional producer, Wang Minji clearly understood the ins and outs here.

If the budget is sufficient, you can hire top celebrities, and the program’s baseline can be guaranteed, resulting in decent effects and ratings.

If they really added 20 million, plus the previous 8 million, that budget would approach his 30 million, and their program wouldn’t produce results worse than his own.

This comparison would make him a laughing stock!

"That’s what I think. No matter what, since Zhang Qingyu came to talk to me personally, I still have to meet his request for face, but just up to 5 million, no more."

Wang Minji nodded, agreeing with this approach.

"Alright, go take care of your business then, further optimize the program details; the ratings must be boosted without any issues!"

"Understood!"

...

After coming out of Sui Zhao Hai’s office, Zhang Qingyu returned to his own office.

Zhao Jing had been waiting for him here.

"Boss, what’s the situation? How much money did you get?"

"5 million."

"This..."

Zhao Jing was momentarily at a loss for words.

Even getting 10 million would barely be enough to hire a somewhat popular celebrity, but with only 5 million, it’s really not enough for anything.

"Now you should understand what their intention is."

"Without money, it’s hard to produce an effective program. When the ratings come out, they still win in the end."

Zhang Qingyu nodded, seriously saying:

"Now the pressure is on you. It’s allowable for your ratings to be worse than ’Strongest Resonance’, but they can’t be much worse. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood."

"Alright, go handle your tasks then."

Zhao Jing got up and left the office, frowning on her way back.

The joy of the sponsorship was significantly diminished at this moment.

Although there was an additional 5 million budget, Zhao Jing felt it was somewhat pointless. It’s not enough to accomplish anything, yet it can’t elevate the program’s quality to a higher tier.

For a while, she didn’t know how to handle this 5 million.

"Director Zhao."

While Zhao Jing was pondering these matters, she heard someone calling her.

It was a man in a white shirt, holding a thermos cup, with a kindly smile.

"Director Sun."

The man’s name was Sun Guofu, the deputy director of the news center.

Zhao Jing straightened her hair and walked towards Sun Guofu.

"There’s a young fellow in your department named Lin Yi, right."

"Yes, he’s in our group five." Zhao Jing was a bit nervous, fearing Lin Yi had gotten into some trouble again.

Sun Guofu was known for his good nature. If someone like him got upset, she wouldn’t know how to deal with it.

"I’ve watched all the videos they shot. This young man’s capability is impressive; he has a bright future ahead."

"Lin Yi’s ability is indeed impressive, but he also has many flaws; he’s straightforward and has a big temper."

"That’s normal; young people tend to have a bit of a temper."

"You’re right."

Zhao Jing casually agreed but still didn’t know whether Sun Guofu stopped her just to greet, or if he had other matters.

"I heard you are now a producer and currently recording a variety show?"

"Yes, and I might need your help, Director Sun; please don’t refuse me."

"That’s no problem. We’re all in the same trench so if your program becomes popular, it reflects well on us too." Sun Guofu laughed and said,

"But there’s a matter. Since you’re becoming a producer, do you still have the energy to oversee the work on the social media side?"

"Oh, don’t even mention it. I’ve been so busy these days that I have dark circles under my eyes."

"In my opinion, being a producer has more room for growth. You should have your career planned well; you can’t be careless about it."

"Thank you for the reminder, Director Sun. When there’s time, I’ll visit you, and we can chat. You have experience; share some with me."

"That’s nothing, but there is one thing I must say in advance, and you must agree to it first."

"What’s so secretive?" Zhao Jing asked with a laugh.

"If you do become a producer later, your department’s Lin Yi must be sent over to me. I’ve taken a liking to this young man; he can’t go to another department."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jing understood why Sun Guofu had sought her out; it was because of Lin Yi.

If she’s always in the social media department, he certainly couldn’t come asking for people.

But if she becomes an independent producer, the social media department won’t be linked to her anymore, so asking for someone isn’t unreasonable.

"That’s no problem. You’re the first to ask me. If I do become a producer, as long as Lin Yi has no objections, I’ll definitely send him to you first."

"Then it’s settled. I’ll treat you to dinner."

"That’s not right. I should treat you, as you’re willing to give Lin Yi an opportunity."

"That’s nothing. You should get things done," Sun Guofu said with a cheerful smile.

"No problem."

After chatting briefly, Sun Guofu left, and Zhao Jing returned to her own office.

Finding Lin Yi napping at his workstation.

Zhao Jing smiled.

Truly unique!

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