Lunch break.
A lot of people came over to talk to Zhang Ye.
"Teacher Zhang, let's go. Let's eat together."
"I have to congratulate you in advance. You might break the record tomorrow!"
"Yeah, if nothing goes wrong, you'll definitely be able to break through 2 or 3 tomorrow. At the very least, you'll be able to do it the day after tomorrow. You have to treat me to a meal then. I don't believe that your bonus this month is less than 20,000 yuan. Haha, actually speaking of which, Little Zhang's two segments have entered the top three of the Channel and the top 20 of the entire station. This is already a record. Thinking about the old comrades of our station back then, the number of them who could do this can be counted on one hand. "
Everyone flattered him.
Other than Tian Bin, Jia Yan, and a few others who were not too impressed, the rest of the Literature Channel's staff were friendly towards Zhang Ye. If Zhang Ye could really show his prowess and take down a few station or even domestic records, setting a new record in the radio station's listenership history, the Literature Channel's staff would also benefit. The station's rules had a bonus. Not only was it given to the person who made outstanding contributions, there was also a team bonus. The entire channel's staff might receive a 10% or 20% increase in salary for Zhang Ye's performance as a team bonus. Previously, when Wang Xiaomei's segment broke 4%, everyone's bonus increased by about a thousand. This time, it all depended on what kind of record Zhang Ye could create.
But Zhang Ye gave a wry smile. "Everyone, don't look forward to it too much. This time, it was all due to the timing, geographical, and human conditions that our results suddenly improved. We might not be able to maintain it."
"It should be fine, right?" Big Sis Zhou was also unsure.
Zhang Ye waved it off and said, "I can't guarantee that."
Auntie Sun laughed, "Let's see the results tomorrow and the day after. Let's not give Teacher Little Zhang too much pressure."
Wang Xiaomei took the lunch box and prepared to go to the cafeteria. There were lunch boxes in the cafeteria, but she clearly wanted to bring it back to the office to eat. The lunch boxes there were not allowed to be taken away. Suddenly, Wang Xiaomei glanced at Zhang Ye as she walked past him. She stopped and said, "Did you put on makeup today? Or did she use skincare products? Eye cream? "
Zhang Ye was taken aback. "No?"
Big Sis Zhou exclaimed, "Eh, now that Teacher Xiaomei mentioned it, I can feel it too. It doesn't look like makeup, but I feel like Teacher Little Zhang is different today?"
Someone asked, "Is there?"
Someone else said, "Nothing changed, right?"
Auntie Sun said, "Why hasn't it changed? The moment I saw Little Zhang today, I felt it. This is what it means to be in high spirits after encountering a happy event, right? Hur Hur, look at him. He has become more handsome. His eyes are constantly giving off electricity. Little Zhang still doesn't have a girlfriend, right? Auntie can introduce someone to you? Do you need it? "
Zhang Ye's assistant, Xiaofang, also giggled, "Teacher Zhang is indeed handsome."
Only then did Zhang Ye understand why he had asked about makeup. It was because of the Fruit of Charm's increase in stats. "It's even sending electricity through my eyes? Damn, you're exaggerating! "
Xiaofang nodded vigorously. "There really is!"
Eloquent and insightful. Zhang Ye was feeling very pleased with himself.
…
In the afternoon.
The letters from the listeners had arrived.
Zhang Ye was once again the person who received the most letters in the entire channel. He had received more than 400 letters, a full 100 more than Wang Xiaomei. The reason was not difficult to guess. Zhang Ye had two programs. The letters were also a combination of the two programs. Besides, a children's program naturally received more letters than an adult's program. Hence, it did not mean that Zhang Ye could replace Wang Xiaomei's position as the Literature Channel's top sister. He could not replace her, because he was a man.
The letters were from adults, as well as children.
"Please speak faster!"
"'The Wizard of Oz' is too good, but it's too slow!"
"Uncle Zhang, can you be faster? I can't wait any longer!"
"The program's duration is too short. Comrade Zhang, I wish for the program's duration to be extended. If not, the plot can be sped up. It's really making me anxious!"
Many listeners gave their opinions.
Zhang Ye thought for a moment and felt that everyone's suggestions were reasonable. When he was narrating "The Wizard of Oz", he still used the same tone and slow speed as when he was narrating "Little Bunnies Be Good". After all, it was a children's program. Zhang Ye wanted to take care of the children, so he spoke very slowly. However, this time, the letters from the listeners had made him think seriously. He felt that he could indeed speed it up. This was because "The Wizard of Oz" was considered a more mature fairy tale. It was suitable for a wider range of age groups. Using the child-like storytelling style of "Little Bunnies Be Good" was not suitable. Children might be able to accept it, but adults might not have the patience. They might like to listen to the story, but if he spoke too slowly, with each word paused, the adults might not be able to bear it.
Change it a little!
If he could narrate three chapters per episode, adding another chapter would not be difficult!
Zhang Ye got Xiaofang to contact the recording studio. Then, he shut himself in there and did not come out for the entire afternoon. He was busy with the recording for the next day. Actually, Zhang Ye had already finished recording for the next day, but for the program's quality, Zhang Ye did not hesitate to delete the previous tape and re-record it. This time, he added three chapters per episode. The speed of his narration was also twice as fast as before. He was very strict with himself, and only after editing a few times did he settle it.
… …
The next day.
Friday.
Everyone had arrived early. Today's protagonist was no doubt Zhang Ye. The people of the Literature Channel had tacitly agreed to this. They were all waiting for history to be created, but they were not sure if Zhang Ye could break it. Yesterday's results were a special case. It was a coincidental breakthrough brought about by the attention of the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet.
Zhao Guozhou also came very early today. When everyone saw Director Zhao enter the office at 9: 10 AM, they clearly noticed that the Leader was smiling.
There's one?
History was broken?
They heard Zhao Guozhou announce, "Today, I do not wish to announce the rankings in order. First, I will announce yesterday's number three in listenership. Zhang Ye, 'Late-night Ghost Stories'. Listenership rating is …" Deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, Zhao Guozhou said, "Everyone, let's give a round of applause! Ghost Stories' listenership rating is 2.01%! Some of you might already know. Yes, the program had broken 2%. Not only did it break the nationwide midnight listenership rating for late-night programs, it has also set a new record for a midnight segment in the country. It is the 1.99% late-night listenership rating held by Central Radio Station's' Midnight Night Chat 'from 13 years ago! Now! This legend belongs to us! It belongs to our Beijing Radio Station's Literature Channel! "
Phew!
The applause was thunderous!
"Haha!"
"Too awesome!"
"Too awesome!"
"I think our channel is going to defy the heavens!"
Exceeded the late-night segment of 'Voice of the City'? It might not seem like much. Wasn't it just exceeding them by 0.02%? So what? But in reality, it was not like that. Maybe only those in the industry would be shocked when they heard this news. Why were they shocked? It was because it was too shocking!
That was the listenership rating from 13 years ago. What sort of status did the radio stations have back then? It was in a semi-dominant position. It had already gone downhill, but it had not been completely destroyed by the television media. Many people still maintained the habit of listening to the radio. It was completely different from the terrible radio environment now. The audience base was dozens of times worse! But even so, "Late-night Ghost Stories" had still broken the record of "Midnight Night Chat"! What sort of weight was this!? To those in the industry, this was something that was nearly impossible!
But Zhang Ye had done it!
"Ghost Blows Out the Light" had done it!
"Late-night Ghost Stories" had done it!
Everyone had reason to believe that although they could not see it now, the Voice of the City would definitely know of this news. They would definitely be in a state of shock. They might never have thought that in today's radio environment, someone could break the listenership rating record from more than 10 years ago!
Big Sis Zhou jeered, "Teacher Little Zhang, say a few words."
Zhao Guozhou smiled, "Little Zhang, tell us how you feel?"
"Very excited." Zhang Ye stood up and said, "I'm really very excited. I didn't expect to have such results either. Actually, back when I created 'Ghost Blows Out the Light', everyone should know that I was forced to do it on the spur of the moment. In order not to have a live broadcast accident, I had to bite the bullet and upload the first chapter. For me to be able to get to where I am today, I would like to thank everyone for their help. Thank you for the Leader's trust.
Zhao Guozhou nodded deeply. "Well said."
Everyone applauded again and sent their congratulations.
Zhao Guozhou waved the list in his hand, "I'll continue reading. First place is still Teacher Xiao Mei's" Talk About the World ", listenership 3.77%." With a pause, he chuckled, "I know everyone is probably paying attention to the next listenership rating. Yes, it's still Little Zhang's segment. Second place, 'Old and Young Story Club'. Listenership … 3.17%!"
Huh? 3.17！
Another increase from yesterday's 2.98?
It can't be, right? Why is he jumping up every day!?
Even if the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet attracted a lot of new listeners, it shouldn't jump around like that, right? Was this the charm of serialized stories? Did the serialization make the audience more united? It had to be! Everyone felt awed. Back then, everyone had doubted Zhang Ye's fairy tale serialization. Even Teacher Feng and many experienced old comrades had denied his storytelling style. However, Zhang Ye was stubborn and did not listen to anyone. He had used facts to tell everyone that a fairy tale serialization might not work in other people's hands, but it was possible in his hands!
Zhao Guozhou was extremely pleased. He looked warmly at Zhang Ye, "'Old and Young Story Club' has broken 3, and it has broken by a lot. Let's give Teacher Little Zhang a round of applause. Our Literature Channel will have four segments that have broken 3 from now on. Our Beijing Radio Station will have twenty-five segments that have broken 3. Everyone, remember this name — 'Old and Young Story Club'!"
A program that was originally last in the listenership ratings had become a Celebrity program that had broken 3 in a week! This miracle could not be said to be small! The Literature Channel's colleagues had witnessed this process with their own eyes, but even now, many of them still found it unbelievable. This was no longer a miracle!
It was a miracle!
A miracle that could bring the dead back to life with the flip of a hand!
Everyone even had such a thought. According to the skyrocketing listenership ratings, could it be that "Old and Young Story Club" had a chance of catching up to "Talk About the World"?
Everyone was shocked by their own thoughts!
It couldn't be, right? No matter how ridiculous it was, it couldn't catch up to Wang Xiaomei's segment, right?
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