Chapter 169: The Future of the 'Tip of the Tongue'
Zhao Hongjun was a little unimpressed by Jiang Ran's words, because the mainland is now synonymous with poverty and backwardness in the eyes of most Hong Kong people, and a considerable number of people still come to Hong Kong from the opposite side every year.
Although he didn't quite believe Jiang Ran's words that the mainland would become the political and economic center of Asia in the future, Zhao Hongjun was very conscious of being a subordinate.
Of course, Jiang Ran saw Zhao Hongjun's disapproval, but he didn't explain much, time will prove his words today.
"Therefore, Mr. Zhao, I ask you to do more positive reports on the media channels of our Ranfeng Group, on the premise of maintaining neutrality, and in dealing with mainland issues, as much as possible. Jiang Ran stared straight at Zhao Hongjun, waiting for his reply.
After Zhao Hongjun heard this, although he was slightly resistant in his heart, but as he just said, he himself has no political position, so since Jiang Ran, the boss, asked for it, there is no need for him to risk losing his job and confront Jiang Ran.
"Rest assured, Mr. Jiang. I'll do as you ask. Zhao Hongjun replied without hesitation.
Jiang Ran finally showed a smile on his face when he heard this, and then admonished: "It's good that you can always understand it." However, the operation in this area must not be too deliberately obvious. ”
"Got it, Mr. Jiang. ”
After Jiang Ran sent Zhao Hongjun away, he came to Ranfeng Film and Television Company alone and found Liu Liwei directly.
"Mr. Jiang, you're here. Is there something wrong? Just make a phone call and I'll go find you, so you don't have to make a trip yourself. Liu Liwei stood up and greeted him a little strangely.
Jiang Ran beckoned to Liu Liwei, who was standing, and said with a smile: "Sit! ”
After Liu Liwei sat down, Jiang Ran spoke: "I went to Guangzhou on the mainland this time to meet with the first secretary of their provincial party committee, and mentioned to him our program "A Bite of Xiangjiang", and their TV station will come to inspect this program, and if there are no major problems, they will introduce our program. ”
When Liu Liwei heard this, his face was overjoyed, and he immediately asked eagerly: "When will they come?" Do you need any preparations from our side?"
Jiang Ran pressed his palm and signaled Liu Liwei to be calm.
"I left them the contact information of the film and television company, and they will naturally contact you then. Jiang Ran said this, glanced at Liu Liwei, and continued: "In addition, in order for them to introduce our program, I promised them to add Guangzhou and Shenzhen to the recording location of the program, and let them participate in the production of the program to a limited extent. ”
Liu Liwei was happy that the show could be exported, and then he heard Jiang Ran tell him this news that was not very good in his opinion.
Frowning slightly, Liu Liwei opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Jiang, our program is called "Xiangjiang on the Tip of the Tongue", isn't it good to put the recording location on the mainland? Not to mention that mainland TV stations are required to participate in the production. ”
Jiang Ran glanced at Liu Liwei and said: "If there is no condition for production in the mainland, do you think Secretary Ren and Guangdong TV will agree to introduce our programs so easily? The film and television review over there is notoriously strict, how can it be possible to casually introduce programs without preconditions." ”
"But I don't think we'll be able to gain more than we can lose. They definitely can't give a high price for the introduction of programs. Liu Liwei still said with a grudge.
Jiang Ran glared at Liu Liwei fiercely with some hatred, and then said: "Why is your head so dead? The program was introduced by the mainland, and with their economic situation, the price will definitely not be very high." ”
"But how many viewers are there? How much advertising value is this for companies that are interested in developing in the mainland? As long as the program is successful in the mainland, our advertising revenue in the next episode will increase exponentially. ”
When Liu Liwei heard this, he thought about it in his heart, and it was indeed the case, but he still said with some worry: "What Mr. Jiang said is indeed reasonable, but will the production on the mainland cause dissatisfaction among the Hong Kong audience? In addition, will the mainland's participation in the recording of the program cause a decline in the quality of the program?"
Jiang Ran did not blame Liu Liwei this time, but patiently explained: "Hong Kong audiences don't have to worry, Hong Kong now has a lot of movies filmed in the mainland every year, and some of them are very good, and last year's "Shaolin Temple" caused a sensation, so the audience doesn't really care about where the show is recorded and where it comes from." ”
"As for the mainland's participation in the recording of programs, on the one hand, they know the situation of the mainland better than us, and with the participation of the TV stations there, it will be more convenient for us to produce programs. On the other hand, although they participate in the recording of the program, the final decision is in our hands, so there is no need to worry about the recording effect of the program. ”
After Liu Liwei listened to Jiang Ran's explanation, he was truly relieved.
Jiang Ran glanced at him with a smile, and then said: "In addition, don't you think that after the recording of this episode of our show, there are no new highlights in Hong Kong?"
When Liu Liwei heard this, he thought about it, the first phase was a hotel restaurant, and the second phase was a family kitchen, and there were indeed no new highlights in the back.
"Does Mr. Jiang want to take the opportunity to expand the Tip of the Tongue series to the mainland?" Liu Liwei asked, his eyes rolling.
Jiang Ran nodded when he heard this, "Yes, I want to introduce the food of the mainland in the next episode, and take the opportunity to introduce the social and cultural situation of the mainland to the citizens of Hong Kong, which should be a good selling point." ”
Liu Liwei asked a little worriedly: "Mr. Jiang, will this contradict our political neutrality?"
Jiang Ran smiled faintly and said, "We didn't say good things to the mainland, we just used our lens to objectively record the situation over there, how did we violate the neutral position?"
Liu Liwei smiled wryly when he heard this, but didn't dare to speak again.
Jiang Ran didn't think much of himself, and then ordered: "You wait and have a good chat with Qu Wenbin about this topic, that is, to prepare for the upcoming mainland recording, and also to plan for the new recording next year." ”
"Okay, Mr. Jiang. ”
"In addition, you must pay attention to telling Qu Wenbin, during his stay in the mainland, you must do a good job in the relationship with the staff over there, and resolutely eliminate those who engage in discrimination, I don't want to affect the overall interests of our entire Ranfeng Group in the mainland because of individual factors, there is no room for this, I will definitely investigate the problem to the end." ”
Jiang Ran stared at Liu Liwei and said with a serious expression.
"Yes, Mr. Jiang. Liu Liwei sat up straight and agreed with a solemn face, "I will have a good exchange with Qu Wenbin on this issue, and for the members of the program group who have this kind of thinking, they will be excluded from the program group before going to the mainland." ”
Jiang Ran was very satisfied with Liu Liwei's attitude, nodded, and said with a smile: "It's good that you know it in your heart." ”
After Jiang Ran finished talking about things, he chatted with Liu Liwei a few more words, and was about to get up and leave, but Liu Liwei stopped him.
"Mr. Jiang, I have something here that I am going to report to you. ”
Liu Liwei said as he turned around and pulled out a folder from the filing cabinet on the side, then took out the thick documents inside, and introduced it to Jiang Ran: "Mr. Jiang, Tsui Hark found me a few days ago and submitted this script to me, hoping to get investment from us. ”
Liu Liwei is not very optimistic about this script, but he knows the relationship between Tsui Hark and Jiang Ran very well, so after receiving the script submitted by Tsui Hark, he did not directly veto, but told Tsui Hark that after Jiang Ran came back, he would wait for Jiang Ran to call the shots.