Later that afternoon.
It was almost time to get off work.
In The Voice's program team, many of the staff who had gone to the recording studio during the day had returned. Everyone met up to discuss the progress and development of their respective work.
"How are you doing?"
"The progress is a little slow. Not many people have signed up."
"I didn't manage to get anything done either, mainly because I don't have enough funding."
"Assistant Director Zhang, can you spare us some of the funding for the equipment?"
"I can't. I don't have enough on my side yet. Teacher Zhang specifically instructed me to get the best equipment. I talked to them today and we're still short of funding. One of the equipment has exceeded the budget."
"Hai, we're too poor."
"I finally know what it means to be unable to move a single step without money!"
"I wonder if Teacher Zhang has managed to pull in any sponsors."
"It's going to be difficult. Everyone has such a bad opinion of our program and the framework of the program hasn't even been set up yet. Who would dare to sponsor us with their eyes closed?"
The colleagues were all sighing. When they first arrived at the new program team, everyone was looking forward to it. Central TV Department 1's new production team would be led by a miraculous person like Zhang Ye. But who could have expected that after just a day of work, everyone would start regretting it. Central TV Department 1's full support from before had gradually changed to an appropriate level of support. The people were not optimistic about it and the program team did not have any funding. They felt that they could no longer see any future for this program. It was all dark ahead. If this carried on, wouldn't their program team be disbanded even before the program was produced?
At the same time.
Rumors were also spreading within Central TV Department 1.
"Hey, have you heard?"
"What's the matter?"
"The Voice's program team is disbanding."
"Ah? Didn't they just set up the project? "
"There's no money left. They spent a huge sum of 20 million RMB on equipment. That was all the production fees that the station gave them. They're all dumbfounded now and can only watch on helplessly."
"The station is not going to care about them?"
"Even if the station wants to care about them, it's because they're preparing to return to the variety field. Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the risk to invite Zhang Ye. But the station probably didn't expect Zhang Ye to take such a risk. Not only did the program become so controversial, even the 20 million RMB of production fees were spent without any hesitation. How could the station still support him? With such a way of spending money, who wouldn't be suspicious? Even our Central TV Department 1 doesn't have that much spare cash for Zhang Ye to go through all this trouble. A production fee of 20 million RMB is already several times the cost of a lot of shows, so the station is probably hesitating. "
"Oh, then there's going to be a good show to watch."
"Don't tell me Zhang Ye will die before he even succeeds?"
"The show really can't go on?"
"I've already said it before. If we were to invite Zhang Ye over, our Central TV Department 1 would definitely not have any peace in the future. Did you all see that? You've only been here for a day and you're already like this. "
"It's not a problem that the program is not optimistic about. After all, there are many precedents of programs that were not optimistic about becoming popular. After all, the final product has not been produced yet. But if there's no money, then there's a big problem. If you can't even invite the guests or set up the stage properly, how are you going to make your program? They didn't even have a chance to show it to the audience! Let's see how The Voice's program team deals with this. "
The staff of Central TV Department 1 were discussing this behind their backs. It was not known who had heard the news or if it was just a rumor, but the rumors about The Voice's disbandment were getting more and more intense. Not only within Central TV Department 1, but many other departments of Central TV in Central TV Tower had also heard the rumors.
Half an hour later …
Zhang Ye returned and went into the television tower.
Ding. The elevator doors opened. Coincidentally, the Central TV Spring Festival Gala host, Chen Ye, who had just been pushed down from the B-list rankings by Zhang Ye, walked out of the elevator and came face to face with Zhang Ye.
Chen Ye was taken aback.
Zhang Ye's expression did not change. He just glanced at him and went into the elevator.
Speaking of which, the two of them had been arguing fiercely online, but this was the first time they had met in real life. Chen Ye's emotions were quite affected by this. After all, he had fallen from the B-list to the C-list celebrity rankings. Furthermore, the song that Zhang Ye had used to motivate his fans, "Crossing Half of China to Sleep with You," had disgusted Chen Ye for several days. He had also been collectively ridiculed by the netizens for several days, so naturally, when he saw Zhang Ye, his emotions fluctuated greatly. But Zhang Ye did not have much of a reaction. Seeing Chen Ye? Then so be it. He went into the elevator and did not even pause for a moment.
The reason why the two of them had such different reactions was mainly because of their different experiences. As a Central TV host, Chen Ye was a pillar of the station and had even hosted the Spring Festival Gala before. It could be said that he was almost at the top of the hosting world and had a very high status. He did not usually quarrel with others and did not have much of an experience like this. As such, after getting into such a fierce fight with Zhang Ye, he must have been thinking about it. But Zhang Ye? This fellow was someone who would get into a minor fight every other day. Every once in a while, he would have to scold and fight with others. Although it was not a common occurrence, he was already used to it and did not take it to heart. He was a very "magnanimous" person, so when Zhang Ye saw Chen Ye for the first time, he did not have any special reaction. He had offended too many people in the past.
They brushed past each other and did not bother with each other.
There were other people in the elevator. They were probably Chen Ye's colleagues or staff that he knew. When they saw this scene, they all had strange looks in their eyes as they followed Chen Ye out of the elevator.
Someone spoke.
"I heard that The Voice will be disbanded soon."
"Yeah."
"The program team has only been set up for two days and they're already disbanded?"
"They're too ambitious. A program with a production budget of 20 million RMB, yet they insisted on making it into a budget of tens of millions RMB. With the investment cut off, they can't get any more advertisements, so that's how it is."
"Oh yes, Teacher Chen Ye, I heard that the advertiser has increased the title sponsorship fee for your program?"
"Yes, it's a new contract."
"Can you reveal the exact amount? Everyone has always been curious about it. "
"Yeah, Brother Chen, how much is it?"
"Hur hur, there's nothing to keep a secret about. 38 million RMB."
"Whoa, you've broken a record."
"With the rise of the Internet and the downturn in the TV market, there are fewer and fewer TV programs that can break 30 million RMB in title sponsorship fees. This one is almost 40 million RMB?"
"Yes, it's already been signed."
"Congratulations, Teacher Chen."
"That's amazing. My program only managed to get 12 million RMB from a new advertiser. 38 million RMB is already an astronomical figure to us."
The few of them had inadvertently started chatting about this.
But Zhang Ye, who was in the elevator, could still hear some of their conversation. As the elevator doors closed, it looked like there was a large metal door separating the two floors. In fact, before the elevator reached the next floor, the soundproofing was not very good, so whatever was said outside could still be heard inside. When Zhang Ye heard this, he was also very puzzled. The Voice had disbanded? What disbanded? And what title sponsorship fee? Was 38 million RMB considered an astronomical figure?
Ding.
He reached the floor.
Zhang Ye quickly walked over to his program team's office. Before he even entered, he saw a panicky scene. Everyone was gathered in twos and threes, looking very anxious.
Chenchen, who was sitting beside Ha Qiqi, had been playing games all this time. But as if she had sensed something, she looked up and saw Zhang Ye walking in first. She immediately got up from her chair and said with a sullen face, "Zhang Ye, why are you only back now?"
Zhang Ye smacked his lips and said, "Didn't I say I had something to do?"
Chenchen was very unhappy, probably because Zhang Ye was not around to take care of her.
"What's the matter? Don't you know how to go to the toilet by yourself? Didn't I tell you the last time? Don't sit too far into the toilet bowl after you climb up? Just sit a little further in and you won't fall back in. " Zhang Ye went up to coax her and promised her a lot of snacks and time to watch TV. Only then was she satisfied and went back to playing her games.
When Chenchen left, Ha Qiqi, Zhang Zuo, and the others immediately surrounded him.
Zhang Zuo hurriedly said, "Teacher Zhang, our program team is going to be disbanded!"
Ha Qiqi also said, "I heard a lot of my friends say that. I think it's true!"
"Director Zhang, what should we do?" Wu Yi was panicking. "Why don't you talk to the leaders about this? Try to fight for it? We went to look for Brother Fu just now, but he wasn't around. "
Zhang Ye said in a speechless manner, "Who did you guys hear that from?"
A female editor said, "Everyone's talking about it. There's no smoke without fire. It must have been released by the higher-ups."
Zhang Ye had also heard about this when he was in the elevator. Actually, when he heard it, he already knew that it was just a rumor. No matter how conservative or unreliable Central TV Department 1 was, they couldn't possibly pull the plug on a program that had just been established two days ago. If that were really the case, then it would be ridiculous. Central TV Department 1 did have their doubts about him, but the program had not been produced yet. With Zhang Ye's past experience and achievements, even if Central TV wanted to give up on him, they would have to wait for The Voice to broadcast and see that the viewership ratings were not good before they made any further plans. But now, they were planning to cut their losses? Impossible! Zhang Ye didn't even need to think to know that this was definitely just a rumor that everyone had made up!
Everyone was talking about it.
Zhang Ye gestured for everyone to calm down and said, "Let's not talk anymore. Everyone, just put your hearts at ease. This matter is just a rumor, so just ignore it."
Everyone stopped talking, but there was still some uncertainty in their eyes. If it was just a rumor, then so be it. They wouldn't have believed it, but the problem now was that their cash flow had really been cut off. There seemed to be a lot of dissatisfaction in the station, dissatisfied with the program and the way Zhang Ye spent his money. Even the program team staff of The Voice were worried that they would be disbanded soon. When they heard the rumors from the other people in Central TV Department 1, they immediately believed it to be 70-80% true, which led to the current situation of panic.
Seeing them like this, Zhang Ye was both angry and amused. Was this bro really that untrustworthy? Didn't I say that I would think of a way to solve the money problem? Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Alright then, let me announce some good news to everyone. I went around during the day and have confirmed that The Voice of China will be the exclusive title sponsor!"
When Ha Qiqi heard that, she beamed with joy. "You've managed to get it done?"
Zhang Zuo's worry also turned into joy. "It's only been a few hours and you've already managed to get a title sponsor? Teacher Zhang is still the best! The crux of the matter is that your reputation is too resounding! "
They also understood. For a program that had not even officially started its production, a program that was not looked upon favorably by the industry insiders and the audience, and which had not done any promotions or promotions, how could they get a title sponsor? If it were anyone else or any other program team, they would be dreaming! But Zhang Ye had managed to do it. This was clearly Teacher Zhang's face and reputation. If it were anyone else, it would be impossible!
For example, this was the same as shooting a movie. If you were an average director with an average script, it would be difficult for you to pull in any investments. But if you were a famous director in the country and each of your movies had a few hundred million at the box office, then if you wanted to shoot a new movie, even if you did not have a script or a plan in mind, you could still pull in a lot of investments just by talking about it! This was the same principle!
The main problem now was — how much was Zhang Ye's reputation worth?
A male editor asked anxiously, "Director Zhang, how much did we pull in?"
A female copywriter said, "Yeah, Teacher Zhang, how much did you invest in us?"
Zhang Ye kept them in suspense. "Hur hur, guess."
The female editor boldly guessed, "20 million?"
Zhang Ye shook his head. "Go even higher."
More than 20 million? Everyone was getting a little excited!
Zhang Zuo immediately said, "30 million?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "It's still going even higher."
Ha Qiqi gasped. "Don't tell me it's 35 million?"
Zhang Ye said, "Go even higher."
Wu Yi said, "Surely it can't be 38 million, right? I heard that Central TV Department 1's Teacher Chen Ye's program has just been negotiated with the advertisers to increase the title sponsorship fee to 38 million RMB. That's already the highest title sponsorship fee for Central TV's program this year! "
Zhang Ye generously said, "It's still going even higher."
What?
You're still saying it's too little?
Everyone was stunned. "Could it be, could it be 40 million?"
When they said the number 40 million, their hearts trembled a little. They couldn't do anything about it. Their understanding and past experience told them that the title sponsorship fee for a singing talent show was probably only at this level. There was a limit to it, and if it exceeded this limit, then it would no longer be something they could imagine. They didn't dare to make any more guesses, nor would they be able to guess it!
Seeing their expressions, Zhang Ye was also very satisfied.
Ha Qiqi's mouth went dry. "Teacher Zhang, tell us quickly!"
A female editor asked, "Yeah, Teacher Zhang, don't tease us! How much did you get? "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Alright, I'm not going to take a breather. I've already negotiated with the Brain Gold company for the title sponsorship for The Voice. The sponsorship fee is … 100 million!"
When this figure came out of Zhang Ye's mouth, the entire office fell silent!
Even Chenchen, who was playing games, raised her head and looked over!
100 million?
A title sponsorship fee of 100 million!?
"Ah?"
"Huh?"
"Aiyo!"
"This, this is real?"
"How much? 100 million?? "
Ha Qiqi nearly fainted!
Zhang Zuo and the other program team staff of The Voice were so excited that they were about to scream. Happiness had come too suddenly and too unexpectedly. Everyone was stunned!
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