Cao Bo resigned from the producer position of “Crown of Thorns”!
President Guan felt stifled with anger and approved it readily. The project’s other investor, Hu Man, thought it was a pity. Cao Bo was capable in handling affairs, got along well with all sides. There was no need to fall out over others.
“Young people, it is normal not to see through love affairs. Setting that aside, little Cao does have ability.”
Hu Man advised President Guan over the phone. President Guan remained unmoved. “This society does not lack capable people. How many talented individuals are unrecognized, seeking opportunities to stand out? I think Cao Bo has been pampered for too long, never fallen, does not know to cherish existing chances!”
These words carried heavy resentment. President Guan paused, then approached from another angle. “Love affairs are minor. I am mainly worried that Cao Bo’s stance has shifted. If he is not of one mind with us, how can he protect our common interests?”
That was true.
Worried about her investment suffering losses, Hu Man stopped speaking for Cao Bo.
The drama “Crown of Thorns” also had investment from the TV station. Director Fan was determined to sabotage President Guan. During signing, he deliberately agreed that the TV station’s 5 million would arrive in the later stages of filming. Before the TV station’s funds arrived, the project “Crown of Thorns” would be destroyed. Naturally, the 5 million would not need to be paid!
Director Fan calculated shrewdly and spoke very nicely. He had long announced that the project “Crown of Thorns” was fully led by President Guan, the TV station would absolutely not interfere.
So President Guan and Hu Man both agreed to Cao Bo leaving. Director Fan had no right to retain him.
Director Fan did not want to retain him either.
Director Fan was quite surprised upon getting the news. “Why did Cao Bo suddenly quit as producer of ‘Crown of Thorns’?”
“I heard it was because of Xu Mei’s matter, he had a conflict with President Guan. After a big argument, young master Cao completely withdrew from the ‘Crown of Thorns’ project. Actually, at the beginning, young master Cao wanted to invest 5 million himself in this drama. Somehow, the investor became Hu Man.”
Director Fan’s subordinate shared the gossip he heard. Director Fan clicked his tongue. “Cao Bo has good luck.”
If Cao Bo had really invested 5 million in “Crown of Thorns”, Director Fan guaranteed he would lose everything, down to his underpants!
Now Cao Bo had actually escaped this unlucky project. Could it be that by doing a good deed once, mysteriously, heaven was helping Cao Bo cut losses?
Director Fan felt Cao Bo had good luck.
Cao Bo himself had this feeling too.
Since discovering “Crown of Thorns” plagiarized “Galaxy and You”, Cao Bo was not optimistic about this project.
Giving the investment opportunity to Hu Man was not enough. Cao Bo was still serving as producer.
Now completely detached from the “Crown of Thorns” project, Cao Bo felt relieved from the bottom of his heart.
Cao Bo’s choice was not understood by President Guan, nor by the Cao family.
The Cao family forbade Cao Bo from having any more involvement with Xu Mei. Yet Cao Bo insisted on sneaking to Magic City to clarify for Xu Mei.
When Cao Bo returned from Magic City, it was even more wrong. He even resigned as producer of “Crown of Thorns”!
The Cao family suspected Cao Bo was possessed.
Cao’s father called his son home to inquire. “Before, I told you not to earn money in the film and TV circle, but you insisted on this business. After doing it so long and just touching the threshold, you say quit and quit. Who bewitched you?”
The industry was secondary. A young man in his twenties, how could his career lack planning?
Cao Bo was bewildered. “No one bewitched me…”
Cao’s father did not believe it. “If not possessed, why did you go to Magic City?”
Cao Bo’s mouth was hard as iron, denying to death.
“Those are two different things!”
Going to Magic City had no relation to withdrawing from the “Crown of Thorns” project.
In Magic City, he only glimpsed Fang Ping briefly, had no chance to speak alone with Xu Mei. Though those two had changed greatly, how could they affect him?
It was the “Crown of Thorns” project itself that had too much risk!
Yes, that was the reason.
Cao Bo righteously stated the plagiarism matter of “Crown of Thorns”. Cao’s father looked his son up and down, thoughtful. “You knew about the plagiarism not just today. Risks you could accept before, now you suddenly fear?”
Cao Bo was choked speechless by his own father, his face expression only numb. “Is it not allowed for me to be slow in perception, only now realizing the risk.”
Cao’s father nodded. “Slow perception? That is fine, but Xu Mei that woman wanting to enter the Cao family door, I absolutely will not allow.”
Xu Mei was not Cao Bo’s first entertainment circle girlfriend, but the one the Cao family disliked most.
Not to mention the Cao family had face in Xiang Province. Even ordinary families could not accept a son’s girlfriend stepping on the future in-laws’ face before entering the door!
Such a daughter-in-law, the Cao family could not afford nor dare to have.
Cao Bo was irritated. “What use is your allowing or not? We broke up long ago. Now Xu Mei’s career is developing well. You think she cares about marrying into the Cao family?”
Zhao Dong wanted to stop “Nongtang Renjia” from broadcasting, but was counter-killed by Jiaxin.
The bad public opinion Zhao Dong created all became heat for “Nongtang Renjia”.
Cao Bo reckoned that 6.36% ratings would not be the highest for “Nongtang Renjia”, but the takeoff point. The ratings of “Nongtang Renjia” might break 7%!
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“The ratings of ‘Nongtang Renjia’ will definitely break 7%.”
Wen Ying’s prediction was bolder than Cao Bo’s.
Xu Mei was an unlucky egg, Wen Ying was no less.
But every time blackened, after a great comeback, it brought Wen Ying great benefits. She knew too well the effect of reversing public opinion.
Xu Mei and “Nongtang Renjia” both bore pressure. Now they should reap benefits.
“Nongtang Renjia” was complained and reported by so many viewers, yet ratings reached 6.36%. Now the wind has turned, breaking 7% is normal!
The two dramas Wen Ying scripted, none had ratings breaking 7%. Not that Wen Ying’s scripting ability was insufficient, but the difference in drama genres. Serious dramas unlike idol dramas could create stars, drive related peripherals’ popularity, but serious dramas’ charm could reach audiences of all ages.
Large audience base, pushing up ratings is easy. 7% is definitely not the highest for “Nongtang Renjia”.
“Dongfang TV’s producer Xu revealed that Dongfang TV’s own estimated highest rating is 8%.”
Producer Xu did not dare speak too absolutely, repeatedly instructing Gong Sheng not to leak this estimate externally. Gong Sheng could tell anyone but not hide from the big boss.
Xie Qian knew, how could he deliberately hide from Wen Ying?
Thinking “Nongtang Renjia” ratings might break 8%, Wen Ying and Xie Qian laughed together.
First earn a wave of ratings, then harvest a wave of awards. Simply delightful.
Wen Ying full of expectation. “This year’s Magnolia Awards are also in June, right? Can you get me an invitation to the awards ceremony site?”
Xie Qian calculated the time in his mind. The awards ceremony is after the college entrance exam.
“Are you forgetting, Mrs. Peng gave you a Wen Academy training spot?”
Wen Ying’s eye corners drooped, visibly disappointed. Xie Qian’s willpower was not so firm.
“…If the time does not conflict, I can find you an awards ceremony invitation.”
