Downstairs.
Meiyun Cafe at the entrance of the district.
"Ah, you … you're Zhang Ye!"
"Hello."
"So you really live here!"
"Yes, I've lived here for more than 20 years."
"Please, come over here. Our place is small and we don't have a private room. Let me find a corner for you and your friend. It's quieter over there."
"Alright, thank you very much."
"Please feel free to order anything you like. It's on the house!"
"That won't do. Just pay however much you want. Thank you for your kind intentions."
This was a small place. The shop was not big and there weren't many people around. It was very quiet.
Zhang Ye was dressed more casually today and did not wear his sunglasses. The moment he and Wang Huayuan came in, they were immediately recognized by the female boss of the cafe. She did not even get a waiter to greet them and personally led them to their seats. She was very enthusiastic. When the waiters saw this, other than one of them who did not seem to know Zhang Ye, the other two had their eyes lit up. They hid far away and chattered to each other. They even secretly took out their cell phones to take pictures and immediately posted it on Weibo. There were two other customers in the cafe who were also looking at Zhang Ye in surprise. A young male customer looked like he wanted to go over and ask for an autograph or a picture. He raised his butt a few times, but in the end, he could not muster up the courage to go over.
The coffee was served very quickly.
The female boss excitedly grabbed Zhang Ye and said a few words to him, such as coming here often in the future. Finally, she left and did not disturb their discussion.
Wang Huayuan was not surprised to see this. He knew that Zhang Ye's current popularity was no longer the same as when he first came to Beijing Television Station's Arts Channel.
"Director Wang, why are you looking for me today?" Zhang Ye did not ask the obvious. He was really not too sure. After all, he had fallen out with his old employer, Beijing Television Station.
Wang Huayuan drank a mouthful of coffee and looked at him. "It's like this. The station asked me to come here today to get in touch with you. They want to know if you have any intentions of returning to the station."
Zhang Ye said, "Why me?"
But Wang Huayuan retorted, "Why not you? We've worked together before and are considered old friends. Even if we don't know each other well, we're still quite familiar with each other. I don't know if any TV stations have invited you or are in talks with you, but I haven't seen any news about this from the media or received any relevant information from the industry. I don't think you've signed a contract with a TV station yet, so why haven't we approached you? Although our satellite channel's viewership ratings are not bad, we are not at the top of the other provincial satellite channels in the country. We lack good programs and even more so, we lack a top host. You are famous, capable, and a professional host and program planner. You also have a group of diehard fans that are comparable to Hallyu fans. If we were to work together again, I believe it would be a win-win situation. "
Zhang Ye shook his head. "I'll be honest with you. Ever since I left Beijing Arts Channel, I really didn't plan on coming back."
Wang Huayuan immediately said, "BTV Literature is them. It's a relatively independent local channel. The one that wants to collaborate with you this time is BTV1."
"It's all the same," Zhang Ye said calmly.
Wang Huayuan said, "A satellite channel is different from a local channel." After a pause, he said, "I know that some things happened back then. The station was directly responsible for Wang Shuixin's actions at the Arts Channel. When we found out about it backstage, we dealt with it immediately. Although it was a little late, and it caused a lot of irreversible consequences and losses. For example, Old Wei's matter. We are also very sad, but you should know that the station dealt with Wang Shuixin and the related personnel very quickly. As for the discussion about your firing …"
Zhang Ye waved his hand and interrupted him. "That's not your fault. I interjected quite a bit during the live broadcast. If it were any other television station, they would have punished me. I admit to that."
"But we are also very sorry." Wang Huayuan said sincerely, "It was because of our negligence that led to the incident back then. If the station had discovered the problem with Wang Shuixin earlier, you wouldn't have needed to step forward and use another method to seek justice for Old Wei. This justice should have been sought by the station on behalf of Old Wei. So on this point, a few of our Leaders had discussed it privately. We all felt that we had let you down. If we had taken the initiative and acted in a timely manner, there wouldn't have been so many problems and we wouldn't have lost such an outstanding host in the country like you."
Zhang Ye said, "What's in the past is in the past."
"It's in the past, so there has to be a new beginning." Wang Huayuan said solemnly, "I hope that we can form a strong alliance again. This is also the intention of the station's Leaders."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I'm not afraid to tell you that no television station has contacted me in the past few days. You are the first, and also the one I least expected."
Wang Huayuan said, "I know what the other television stations are worried about. If it's hosting experience, ability, or popularity, you have whatever you want. Although you have never hosted on a satellite channel that has nationwide coverage, none of us doubt your ability. Those television stations are not looking for you because they are worried that your temper will blow up at any moment. They don't dare to take the risk."
Zhang Ye asked, "Do you dare?"
"We don't dare either." Wang Huayuan said, "But we have interacted with each other before. We have been colleagues and are old friends. We have also seen you when your temper flares up. Compared to the other television stations, we understand you the best. The station is confident that ….. we will not give you a chance to lose your temper." The last sentence was said with a hint of a joke, "Besides, people are all like this. They have their good sides, but also their imperfect sides. As the saying goes, no one is perfect. Since the station dares to invite you to work with us again, it means one thing — after considering the pros and cons, we feel that your strengths far outweigh your weaknesses. That's why the station has made this decision." Zhang Ye said, "Don't say that.
Zhang Ye said, "Don't say that. You're putting a lot of pressure on me. After I was released from the ban, I thought of a few television stations. I have a name list in mind, but I've never thought of going back to them. Besides, when I left the Arts Channel, many of the television stations did not want me. In the end, it was an online television station that approached me. I heard that it was one of your station's leaders who spoke to the industry?"
When Wang Huayuan heard that, he immediately shook his head and said, "How is that possible? Teacher Zhang, you think too highly of our Beijing Television Station. If it were anything else, I would believe it, but this is absolutely impossible. I dare to use my character to guarantee that the leader of the station would not be so senseless. The relationship between the local television stations is not as harmonious as you think. In order to compete for the viewership ratings, to poach program producers and hosts, so many television stations in the country are at war with each other. The station doesn't have the face to do that. If our station leaders really let this go, then the other television stations that are competing with us will pay more attention to you and try to poach you to compete with us. Don't you think so? "
Well, that did make sense.
Zhang Ye did not say anything. He had only heard about it from others.
"If you use this reason to reject us, I won't accept it." Wang Huayuan said, "Believe me, this matter is definitely not what you think it is."
After talking for a while.
Wang Huayuan said, "Teacher Zhang, if you've thought it through, we can continue discussing. The salary and contract will definitely not disappoint you."
Zhang Ye shook his head and said, "Let me think about it."
Wang Huayuan looked at him and did not say anything else. He had said what he needed to say today. "Alright then, I'll give you my name card. Let's keep in touch."
After receiving it, Zhang Ye nodded and said, "Alright."
… …
After leaving the coffee shop, Wang Huayuan drove off.
Zhang Ye was thinking as he strolled around the neighborhood. He was not in a hurry to return home. The air after the rain was still quite good. There was a smell of grass everywhere.
Suddenly, Hu Fei's call came.
Zhang Ye placed the phone to his ear, "Brother Hu."
"Where are you?"
"Taking a walk around the neighborhood."
"Great, let's meet at the entrance of the neighborhood."
"Oh? When? "
"I'm already here."
After hanging up, Zhang Ye immediately walked out of the neighborhood. Just as he walked past, he saw Hu Fei getting out of a taxi and waved at him.
Hu Fei laughed, "Let's find a quiet place to talk."
Zhang Ye brought Hu Fei back to the coffee shop in front of his house.
When the female boss saw this, she smiled, "Teacher Zhang is really nice. I just told you to come often, and it's only been 20 minutes and we're meeting again."
Zhang Ye smiled, "Let's sit at the same spot."
"Alright." The female boss led the way.
After Hu Fei sat down, he went straight to the point, "Vice President Wang from the Human Resource Department told me that you might not be too interested, so he asked me to help out. With our friendship, there's no need to talk nonsense, right? Let me tell you, the station really wants you to come. If you have any concerns or requests, just tell me. "
Zhang Ye smacked his lips, "I have no concerns, nor do I have any requests."
"Then you don't agree?" Hu Fei said, "There aren't any television stations contacting you now, right? Besides, it's not like you're going somewhere else after you come. I've already transferred to a satellite channel. There's also Xiao Lu, Dafei, and a bunch of your old colleagues. We're working on a new program and are waiting for you to join us! "
Zhang Ye was stunned, "Go to your place?"
"Yes, I've already applied to the station. Since you're coming, our old team will continue working together." Hu Fei said, "If not, why do you think I'm putting in so much effort? Isn't it because I want you as a helper? Besides, the program we're working on now is Friday night at around 9 PM, the prime time slot. If you go to another satellite channel, who would give you such a good time slot? Besides, don't even talk about the prime time slot, those television stations probably wouldn't even dare to use you. What's there to choose? Come over quickly! Come over and help me! "
Zhang Ye said, "Let me think about it."
"Don't even think about it. The program's executive producer is me, so don't even think about it. But I've always kept the position of the program's executive director for you. I'm just waiting for you to come!" Hu Fei said with strong determination.
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