Starting with Super Girl, he began to train the Chinese entertainment industry.

Chapter 84: Young comrade, has your magnetic field weakened again lately?
Master Ou: "Oh? Tell me, why?"

Deputy Director Li replied nervously:
"Director, I think there are three reasons why we absolutely have to hold 'Super Boy'..."

"First, the selection process for 'Super Girl' is facing difficulties. The State Administration of Radio and Television requires that the age of contestants be no less than 18 years old, which further shrinks the pool of candidates. We predict that the quality of the candidates who apply next year will be much lower than that of this year."

"Secondly, 'Super Girl' struggled to innovate and break through. In the first year, we targeted the sweet type, but it didn't work; male viewers weren't very enthusiastic about idolizing celebrities."
The following year, we targeted the androgynous style that was recently popular in Japan and South Korea, and the results were good. However, the champion was not an androgynous contestant, but the talented Zhang Liangying, which shows that the commercial value of this type of contestant is debatable in China.
Therefore, it's difficult to determine the style for next year. We have a few options in mind, such as hip-hop, dance-pop, innocent girl style, or continuing with a neutral style. However, based on the selection process over the past two years, there are too few qualified and outstanding talents, and the market acceptance is not very high..."

"Thirdly, 'Super Boy' has a natural advantage. As far as we know, the fan market is still dominated by women, who are the main consumers because the vast majority of women like handsome men. The audience for 'Super Boy' will be larger than that for 'Super Girl'..."

Deputy Director Li's professional skills are actually quite good.

He spoke at length for ten minutes, listing all the advantages and disadvantages of "Super Girl" and "Super Boy".

Director Ou's thinking gradually became clear.

At last.

After everyone finished reporting, Director Ou gave a summary.

"Today's meeting was very beneficial. I learned a lot about talent shows; there's definitely a lot to learn..."

"Wang Peng's summary was comprehensive, Li Chuang's two competition schedules were also very well-planned, and Director Li's speech hit the nail on the head. Based on your reports, I would like to make a simple request and three suggestions..."

Then~
Another simple hour and a half has passed~
These leaders are really good at talking!

Moreover, it seems like they can't speak without the number "three," always saying things like: "I have three points to make," "I have three opinions," "I have three questions," and so on.

In summary, Director Ou agreed with Deputy Director Li's suggestion to directly host "Super Boy" next year.

In fact, what ultimately made Director Ou make up his mind was just one sentence: "The commercial value of androgynous style contestants is questionable."

Hunan TV doesn't do business at a loss!
The results of this year's Super Girl competition have already illustrated the problem—although some advertising revenue was earned, the subsequent returns were not ideal.

The runner-up, Li Yuchun, and the third-place winner, Zhou Bichang, whom they painstakingly selected, didn't even get as many SMS votes as Zhang Liangying alone.

What does this tell us?!
This only shows that their commercial value is low and that the market does not recognize them.

Despite the loud cheers from Li Yuchun's fans, it's really just that group of fans making a fuss and getting carried away.

The majority of ordinary people will not go to the streets to campaign, nor will they voic Li Yuchun's support online every day...

The majority remain silent.

But these are the majority of consumers.

Another point is that Zhang Liangying's departure from Hunan TV will definitely be revealed in a few days.

At that time, various media outlets will likely launch a massive campaign to publicize the unfair contract, much like the eighteen warlords fighting against a bandit.

Is there any point in holding a show like "Super Girl" anymore?
It's of no value to Hunan TV.

Therefore, Master Ou gave the answer: We won't do it!

……

After the meeting, Director Li was elated and triumphant.

But the moment he saw Wang Peng, he flew into a rage. "Wang Peng, come to my office!"

After the door was closed, Wang Peng was silenced by Deputy Director Li for a full hour, not daring to utter a single word.

At last.

Wang Peng patted his chest and assured, "Li Tai, next year's competition will definitely not disappoint you. I'll go back and ask the best legal team in Changsha to finalize the contract."

Director Li: "Go ahead! Also, release Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang's albums as they're supposed to; we need to release one to test the waters."

Wang Peng: "Okay, Mr. Li."

Reaching the door, Wang Peng turned back, his face contorted with sarcasm, and asked, "Director Li, if Shen Qing wants to participate in 'Super Boy' next year, should we let him...?"

Deputy Director Li slammed his fist on the table in anger, "He still wants to try and fleece 'Super Boy'?"

Wang Peng was overjoyed and said, bowing and scraping, "Okay, let's blacklist him directly."

……

At the same time~
Shen Qing and Liang Ying are enjoying the joy of winning the championship.

The two went shopping and bought a lot of things.

Finally, I went to an internet cafe to surf the internet.

Not to kill legends~
Instead, we should understand the impact of winning the championship.

In this era, there are very few ways to learn about the outside world. Computers are the most direct and effective means. The two of them repeatedly browsed various news reports and netizens' comments online.

Almost every portal website and forum that you open has news about "Super Girl", and Zhang Liangying's name always appears in the most prominent position.

Throughout the entire time, Zhang Liangying's smile never stopped.

This most direct feeling made Zhang Liangying feel like she wasn't dreaming.

She really did win the championship.

She really became famous, far surpassing Li Yuchun.

In fact, Shen Qing and Liang Ying underestimated the impact of winning the championship.

You can hear Jane Zhang's songs almost every moment on the streets and alleys, and you can see Jane Zhang's posters every few steps.

In high school, the song "Wanjiang" is played during breaks to inspire students. Hearing it makes them feel more motivated and even more energetic when doing practice problems.

At the company factory, Zhang Liangying's dozen or so original songs and songs by Zhou Wang Tao Lin and others were played on repeat.

This is a kind of influence that transcends its original scope.

It's no longer just the fan base getting excited about themselves.

Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang's influence is far less; they haven't broken into the mainstream, and it's just their fans cheering.

If you were a brand looking for a Super Girl contestant to endorse you, you would definitely choose Zhang Liangying, who has a greater influence.

Shen Qing has received several endorsement offers from brands today, but he has rejected them all.

Zhang Liangying has just become popular, and if she randomly accepts advertisements, she may lose some of her public image.

Let's stabilize first.
Releasing an album to further expand influence is the right path.

Or, like that self-proclaimed Hunan TV employee on Tieba boasted, getting on a stage like the Tianjin Anti-Japanese War Memorial Gala is far better than endorsing a brand...

Shen Qing: "This guy is definitely bluffing. Nobody's called this late." Zhang Liangying: "Yeah, the party in Tianjin is starting soon, how could they possibly contact me..."

Shen Qing: "Never mind, it doesn't matter if we can't go. I'll go with you to your mom's place for the next couple of days, then we'll go back to my hometown, and after that we'll go to Beijing to produce the album..."

As she listened, Liangying burst into tears.

She was so touched.

"Qing, you're so good to me."

Her red lips brushed against Shen Qing's earlobe, and she even bit it after speaking.

TMD...

Shen Qing actually felt a jolt of electricity.

"You better behave yourself in front of outsiders, understand?"

"Hehe, okay~"

"Alright, alright, this is an internet cafe. Even though it's a private room, what kind of image do you project when you're riding on top of me?"

If Shen Qing didn't stop her, Zhang Liangying's little hands would start to grope around.

Just as the two of them left the internet cafe and were walking down the street, Shen Qing's phone suddenly rang.

Zhang Lu excitedly said, "Shen Qing, the Tianjin 60th Anniversary of the Victory Against Japan Gala has invited Liangying to audition..."

Shen Qing: "Holy crap? Really?"

Zhang Lu: "Of course it's true, I've already bought your plane tickets. We're flying to Tianjin right now, and I'll take you to the audition venue at 8 a.m. tomorrow. It's being broadcast live, and city leaders are attending... You guys have to do your best! Taihe Wheat Field has already prepared 50 yuan for publicity..."

……

the next day.

nine in the morning.

An explosive news story, no less sensational than Zhang Liangying's championship win, appeared on major online media outlets such as Sina and Sohu.

[Shocking! Super Girl champion Zhang Liangying became famous less than a day ago, and now she's 'famous' too!]

When Liangfen (a type of cold noodle) saw this title, she immediately became very angry.

"Damn it, did the editor eat shit? What kind of headline is this? Let me see what they actually wrote..."

"Holy crap! Holy crap! It's really 'famous'!"

"Liang Ying is going to Tianjin to participate in a gala commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory against Japan? And her performance order is after Liu Huan's?! Oh my god!!!"

"Quick, forward this to your fans."

In less than half an hour, the entire [Super Girl Bar] became lively.

At 10 o'clock, another news item appeared.

[Zhang Liangying auditioned for a cultural performance commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory against Japan in Tianjin. She sang "Wan Jiang" a cappella, receiving a standing ovation. Liu Huan, who participated in the rehearsals, remarked that "Wan Jiang" was worthy of being the finale.]

The emotions of the fans were in turmoil.

Many people celebrated until late last night after winning the championship. This morning, I just got up and saw even more exciting news. My mood was more thrilling than riding a roller coaster.

Excitement needs an outlet...

The fans dried the keyboard until it was smoking.

It's important to understand that while the Super Girl competition was very popular, it was ultimately just an ordinary talent show. Even though CCTV had reported on Zhang Liangying, the show as a whole wasn't officially promoted or recognized.

But this gala in Tianjin was undeniably a huge success!
Red to purple!

Young man, has your magnetic field weakened lately?

Then come and listen to a gala of this caliber; Zhang Liangying's song alone can bring back your inner energy.

(Image from: The Three-Body Problem animation)
……

Throughout the day, Zhang Liangying's name dominated the headlines of major websites, and many of her fans spread the word, making the Tianjin City gala, which had previously received little attention, a hot topic.

In order to further expand its influence and viewership, the local publicity department directly promoted Zhang Liangying through Tianjin TV.

For a while.

The gala garnered unprecedented attention, with its live broadcast achieving the highest viewership ratings of any gala in Tianjin's history!

After Liu Huan sang "Remembering Comrades-in-Arms" and "You Are Such a Person", Zhang Liangying took the stage in a Chinese-style evening gown to sing "Wanjiang".

Because of the different venue and atmosphere, Zhang Liangying was more trendy and energetic, and performed beyond her usual level.

After she finished singing, the high-ranking leader sitting in the middle stood up and applauded, and then everyone in the room stood up.

The live stream captured the entire scene.

Shen Qing's feelings at this moment were indescribable. The woman on the stage who was shining brightly was someone he had personally trained. Who could understand this feeling?
Shortly after the live broadcast ended that evening, the internet exploded.

The fans of Liangfen (a type of cold noodle) practically flooded Chinese portal websites; their presence could be seen everywhere. The next day, CCTV's morning news also reported on this scene.

Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang were completely dumbfounded when they saw it!

You're that strong?

Won't it make us look weak?

……

The next day, August 29, 2005.

Zhang Liangying's popularity continued until 3 PM, when three equally sensational news items topped the Baidu hot search list.

[Hunan TV: The 2006 "Super Boy" project has been launched!]

[Jiangsu TV: The 2006 male-female duet talent show, "Absolute Singing," is currently in preparation!]

[Shanghai TV: The 2006 "Go! Good Boys!" competition is launched, and we look forward to your participation!]

The series of major events completely stunned the young people.

You just drank some inspirational advice about Zhang Liangying's overnight fame, and now the three major TV stations have given you three chances to become famous overnight. You'd better make the most of them, young man!

(End of this chapter)