Du Xi waved his hands quickly and said with a smile: "I can't afford it. My shop can't afford to support a Buddha like you."
Fang Zhicheng smiled awkwardly. He knew very well that there were reasons for the falling out with Cao Bo today. He was used to giving orders, so he was too arrogant during the conversation with Cao Bo, which was not the attitude that a party B should have. This made Cao Bo unhappy, and the situation was difficult to ease for a while.
However, Du Xi saw his own mistakes in this matter, but still insisted on supporting himself, which made Fang Zhicheng feel warm.
Could it be that Du Xi, this fake woman, likes me
This thought flashed through my mind.
Chapter 1013 Trapped in the Hype Trap
After several years of development, Yuming Artist Company has become one of the top five well-known companies in the domestic artist industry. Its artists are mainly self-cultivated and have the ability to package first-line stars. A typical representative is the current popular actress Yang Xiaoqiao. Yuming Artist Company has a complete way to cultivate artists. It is not only supported by performing arts schools, but also assisted by large film and television bases and professional companies engaged in film and television production.
If Yu Ming Media Group can own its own media platform in the next step, its role as a content provider will be upgraded again and it will have stronger international competitiveness.
Some time ago, Qin Yuming contacted Fang Zhicheng, hoping to cooperate to occupy some local satellite TV resources and broadcast Yuming Media Group's own film, television and variety shows. There are several well-known domestic companies that have used this method to open up channels, and Yuming Media Group will obviously not forget this opportunity.
There are many satellite TV channels in China. Except for the satellite channels in Xiangnan, Yunhai, Zheyuan, and Huainan, the other satellite channels do not have many characteristics. Qin Yuming originally hoped to win the prime time of the second-tier satellite TV, but was rejected by Fang Zhicheng.
Fang Zhicheng's reason is very simple. The platform determines the height. If you only use the traffic of a second-tier satellite TV station, the effect will not be great, so you might as well target Xiangnan Satellite TV or other first-tier satellite TV stations.
The internal competition mechanism of the Shonan Media Group is very fierce. The strong ones stay and the weak ones leave. The ratings of each column are the key. If the ratings are low, it means that the resources obtained will be very few, and the time arrangement and the publicity channels of the whole station will be at a disadvantage. If the expected results are not achieved, the column will be banned. This is the naked law of the market.
Arriving at the hotel they had booked in advance, Fang Zhicheng put Lele on the bed and said with a smile, "How about having some midnight snack and relaxing?"
Du Xi glanced at Lele and said, "I'm not comfortable leaving her alone in the hotel."
Fang Zhicheng shook his finger, took out a few bills from his wallet, and said with a smile: "We don't have to go out. We can eat authentic Xiangnan snacks here."
Du Xi understood and called the accompanying staff, asking them to go downstairs and pack up some midnight snacks.
Du Xi surprisingly liked stinky tofu, and quickly finished a full box. Fang Zhicheng found it hard to swallow and said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect your taste to be so unique."
Du Xi shrugged and said, "I have a very strong taste. People who really know me know this."
Fang Zhicheng smiled, peeled a crayfish, dipped it in the soup and put it in his mouth. After chewing for a while, he said, "Yuming Media Group wants to acquire the time slot of Xiangnan Satellite TV to broadcast self-made film and television works. How is the negotiation going?"
Du Xi sighed and said helplessly: "Although Xiangnan TV is the best media platform for domestic reform, it is still subject to the control of radio and television, and the state-owned enterprise factor that is deeply rooted in its bones is difficult to change. Especially since Xiangnan TV is doing so well now, as a private media company, we have a natural disadvantage in the process of communicating with it."
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said, "If any private media company can enter Xiangnan TV, how can we show the strength of Yuming Media Group? I think this requires a long process. Only by continuous attempts can we open up a new world."
Du Xi waved her hand, casually opened a can of beer, took a swig, and said with a smile: "Thinking carefully, my life is quite fulfilling now. If you hadn't let me join the Yuming Artist Company, I'm afraid I would still be the depressed, paranoid, and impetuous Du Xi. I should thank you."
Fang Zhicheng was slightly stunned. He and Du Xi had never had an in-depth communication so far, and he didn't know that he had brought so many changes to Du Xi.
Fang Zhicheng smiled humorously and said, "I will be proud if you say that. It turns out that I have such a high status in the heart of the national goddess."
"The national goddess has successfully transformed herself into a shrewd businessman. Now my popularity is no longer comparable to Yang Xiaoqiao's. She is much more popular than me now. Whenever she releases a single, it will definitely be number one on the charts; whenever she stars in a TV series, it will definitely be popular all over China. I am quite jealous of her now." Du Xi was a little emotional when he said this.
Fang Zhicheng was silent for a moment, then said with emotion: "For an artist, popularity is a job that comes with youth. No one can guarantee that they will always be popular. Your transformation is the choice of many artists. However, there is no need for you to be jealous of Yang Xiaoqiao. At least in the eyes of us older men, you are my idol forever."
Du Xi opened his eyes wide and pretended to be surprised and asked, "Do you really think so?"
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "I'm an ordinary man, okay? I also have a crush on mysterious female stars. Of course, after knowing that you don't like men, I was really disappointed and felt like the world had collapsed."
Du Xi laughed and said, "It sounds like the truth. But I have decided to treat you as my best male friend from now on. Do you agree?"
"Male best friend? In my impression, don't they all behave in a very feminine way?" Fang Zhicheng said with a smile.
"That's being demonized deliberately. My requirements for my male bestie are that he must be masculine and righteous enough, be enterprising, and have a strong brain. Well, you barely pass!" Du Xi said easily.
Fang Zhicheng pretended to be serious and said, "Then shouldn't I be grateful?"
Du Xi smiled and said, "Yes, yes!"
When chatting with Du Xi, there was no distinction between men and women. They completely opened their hearts and talked to each other about their life experiences.
Du Xi's past makes people feel heartbroken. Her background is not glamorous, and she has experienced the fickleness of human relationships and various unspoken rules in the process of venturing into the entertainment industry. However, Du Xi emerged with her talent and grew into a star step by step. Because of her personality, she has always been controversial, and at the same time, she has been shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere.
"If you were given another chance to choose, would you be willing to become a star?" Fang Zhicheng drank several cans of beer and was a little drunk.
Du Xi held his chin, his eyes blurred, but he shook his head firmly and said, "I definitely won't choose this path, because this path is too difficult and cruel. Who doesn't want to live a comfortable life?"
Fang Zhicheng said disapprovingly: "I don't think so. You were born to be a star."
"Is it like you were born to be a politician?" Du Xi asked back.
Fang Zhicheng whispered, "In fact, people's destiny is to be forced to move forward. Few people can clearly see what they will become in the future."
Du Xi said: "It's rare to see you so deep."
Fang Zhicheng said: "I am a man with substance."
Fang Zhicheng and Du Xi talked all night long, not realizing how quickly time passed. They were awakened by a hurried phone call. Du Xi closed his eyes and reached for his phone, saying, "What's wrong? It's only a little after seven."
"Sister Xi, something happened. Please check the news and search for Lele." The staff on the other end of the phone said anxiously.
Du Xi woke up instantly, sat up straight, used his mobile phone to surf the Internet, searched for keywords, and his face became gloomy. Fang Zhicheng had also woken up and asked, "What's wrong?"