As soon as the words came out, Xie Qian regretted it. Facing the hamster, he always easily lacked principles.
But seeing Wen Ying happily counting on her fingers the time, calculating how many awards “Nongtang Renjia” could win, Xie Qian’s bit of regret vanished without a trace.
It was just an awards ceremony invitation after all. Compared to King You of Zhou lighting the beacon towers, what was it?
So Xie Qian without any psychological burden helped Wen Ying calculate the schedule after the college entrance exam. “Exams finish on June 7th and 8th. I will first take you to Magic City for the awards ceremony. After the awards, you go to Beijing Wen Academy for training. Return to Magic City at the end of the month, just in time for the Magic City Literature and Art Publishing House event.”
“If you did not say, I almost forgot there is the publishing house event.”
Wen Ying muttered. “The numbered No.600000 ‘Xun Yong’ has never been redeemed by a reader. I do not know if it is piled in some bookstore corner gathering dust!”
Was “Xun Yong”‘s sales not good enough, that the No.600000 copy was hidden in the unsold books pile?
Of course not!
Although “Xun Yong” had been on the market for only two short months, the publishing house’s chief editor Ding Chao had already discussed with Yuan Feng Hui about preparing for reprinting, indicating that “Xun Yong” had been selling hot since listing.
Xie Qian was not worried. “It will appear eventually.”
Actually, not finding the “No.600000” “Xun Yong” was nothing. This way it even had more buzz, could stimulate “Xun Yong”‘s sales.
Xie Qian even suspected Yuan Feng Hui colluded with the publishing house to hide the “No.600000” number, the purpose to whet readers’ appetite. Yet Wen Ying was smart in other matters, but did not suspect Yuan Feng Hui at all. Xie Qian concealed his guess. The hamster was good in everything, except unguarded against acquaintances!
Xie Qian only worried for Wen Ying, without reflecting on himself.
He had principles with everyone, but easily changed principles when meeting Wen Ying!
Reflection was impossible. The college entrance exam countdown in the upper right of the blackboard had changed to 50 days.
The final pre-exam sprint was about to begin.
…
In the following days, “Nongtang Renjia”‘s ratings rose steadily, soon confirming Wen Ying’s prediction.
First broke 7% at episode 18, then broke 8% at episode 26!
This drama had 32 episodes in total.
Premiered on Dongfang TV on April 3, two episodes daily, no broadcast on weekends for two days, perfect finale on April 24, highest rating 8.85%.
Dongfang TV’s producer Xu had a bit of regret, telling Gong Sheng. “If ‘Nongtang Renjia’ had a few more episodes, no, even just two more, its ratings would break 9%!”
Regret?
There was a little.
But 8.85% premiere ratings was also a very outstanding achievement.
Besides ratings, “Nongtang Renjia” also gained reputation.
Xu Mei needless to say, with supporting female role got the most attention in the whole drama. Other main creators, whether famous or not, were all picked out by audiences and praised repeatedly.
A while ago public opinion criticised Xu Mei heavily, now it had long reversed. The opening and ending songs sung by Xu Mei occupied major song charts in very short time. Audiences praised Xu Mei’s acting, fans praised Xu Mei’s singing. Xu Mei, who became low-key since jumping to Jiaxin, finally became the focus chased by reporters again!
Unlike before relying on romances for exposure, now Xu Mei had works, more confident in interviews.
Thinking of these, Gong Sheng was very proud, but still pretended modesty before producer Xu.
“There is no perfection in the world. If ratings really broke 9%, you might think to shoot a few more episodes to strive for breaking 10%, right? ‘Nongtang Renjia’ finally edited to 32 episodes, both fully presenting teacher Zhang Guangzhen’s script, and matching the director’s understanding. I personally think this is the best version of ‘Nongtang Renjia’.”
Gong Sheng’s words left producer Xu unable to find any fault. Producer Xu felt cooperating with Jiaxin was very pleasant.
Although early preparation was a bit complex, Jiaxin’s handling attitude instead made producer Xu appreciate it.
Hearing Gong Sheng would no longer handle film and TV business, producer Xu was also regretful.
While “Nongtang Renjia”‘s heat was still there, Gong Sheng brought Jiang Youjia to meet producer Xu several times. Company in Magic City, Dongfang TV was Jiaxin’s best partner. Later Jiaxin’s daily affairs managed by Jiang Youjia, Gong Sheng constantly reminded himself to learn to let go.
If Gong Sheng did not delegate, Jiang Youjia would never have chance to grow.
At one Dongfang TV banquet, Jiang Youjia even encountered Zhao Dong.
Gong Sheng feared Jiang Youjia could not hold back from beating someone.
Heard Zhao Dong set up a scheme harming Jiang Youjia to lose millions. If not for this, Jiang Youjia would still leisurely be a small boss, not reduced to a wage worker, nor need to be separated from wife Lin Lin in two places.
“Youjia, you must stay calm!”
Gong Sheng reminded softly.
Seeing Zhao Dong again, Jiang Youjia indeed had surging blood, veins on forehead protruding.
But Jiang Youjia forcibly held back the impulse.
“I will not hit him. Hitting solves no problem.”
Cao Bo hit the portal’s Reporter Cheng, in the end still compensated to settle. No matter who is right, cannot hit. Once hit, right becomes wrong.
Gong Sheng half believed. “Really not hit?”
Jiang Youjia nodded vigorously. “I appear at the banquet, representing Jiaxin, cannot cause trouble for the company.”
Able to say this, Jiang Youjia had indeed matured a lot.
Gong Sheng slightly relieved.
“I will go ask what surnamed Zhao comes to TV station banquet for.”
Gong Sheng went to inquire, leaving Jiang Youjia alone.
Zhao Dong was originally talking to someone, turned and saw Jiang Youjia. Zhao Dong carried wine glass over.
“Youjia, long time no see. How have you been lately? Heard your culture company got into lawsuit, to compensate millions. We are friends, if you are short on cash, I can lend you some first.”
Zhao Dong came to humiliate Jiang Youjia, also wanted to provoke him.
Why got into lawsuit, Zhao Dong knew better than anyone!
Jiang Youjia chuckled. “Did encounter some trouble, but good that my lawyer is good. After two trials, only need to compensate 2 million. I am still so young, 2 million will not drag me down.”
Yes, second trial verdict came, Jiang Youjia only compensated 2 million, differing from Zhao Dong’s expected amount.
2 million could empty Jiang Youjia but not the Jiang family, could not shake Jiang family’s foundation.
Moreover, Zou Weijun had left Rong City, Xie Qian got demolition compensation, mother and son did not need Jiang Xuekun’s help.
Thinking this, Zhao Dong suddenly felt his revenge on Jiang Youjia very bland.
Zhao Dong felt meaningless, but Jiang Youjia hated Zhao Dong to death.
2 million was not a small sum.
Also had to endure separation from wife in two places.
These were all Zhao Dong’s sins!
Jiang Youjia wanted to say more, Gong Sheng waved from a few meters away, Jiang Youjia left Zhao Dong.
“Gong ge, found out?”
Gong Sheng nodded. “Zhao Dong’s Silan Biology has a product launching, he wants to advertise on TV station.”
