Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 467 - 310: Program Schedule Announced, Internet Ablaze with Discussion

How should I put this? It’s all about interpersonal dynamics. Xu Qingqiu conceded the credit for a video, and in return, Zhao Fengsheng extended an olive branch.

When the time comes, we’ll share a meal, get acquainted, and that connection would be established. Future collaborations and similar endeavors will become much smoother. The TV station might even allocate some resources in our favor, and that’s the most valuable aspect.

Of course, not everyone receives this kind of treatment. It’s primarily because this particular show is outstanding enough to get noticed, which is why the director is willing to be flexible. Other programs wouldn’t receive such favorable consideration.

Don’t assume these connections are useless. Consider a large enterprise. There are minor tasks like producing advertising materials, mid-level activities such as exchange programs and training sessions, and even the cultivation of artists and hosts—gilding them, so to speak. Add to that developing an app, equipment maintenance, and so on. All of these represent money.

In his previous life, Chu Tian had known people who opened small companies. These companies did nothing but take on projects from large enterprises, ensuring a steady annual income of several million. And that was just a little, inconspicuous part of the whole picture, requiring no technology or capital—only connections.

Simple, right? You know the right people, you secure the project, and even if you don’t have the means to do it yourself, you can find a third party to complete it. In the end, the money steadily rolls in. Isn’t that easy?

There are countless similar situations, but most operate on unspoken rules, completely invisible on the surface. These kinds of dealings amount to hundreds of millions in expenses annually, supporting a great number of people.

Chu Tian himself didn’t have these specific needs, but he now had access to this platform. It remained to be seen whether he would be the one seeking favors from the TV station in the future, or if the TV station would eventually come to him for assistance.

However, with Zhao Fengsheng as a connection, most people in their circle would have to show him some deference in the future, making collaborations and negotiations smoother. That was what he truly needed.

The most important thing is that it’s just a video; anyone can produce it. As long as she gets on stage, Xu Qingqiu becoming famous is the key. As for the video itself? To them, apart from setting a mood, it serves no other purpose. Anyone could make it.

The entire collaboration could be considered a win-win. This was the crucial point for Chu Tian’s agreement: no losses, only benefits to be gained. Who wouldn’t be pleased with such an arrangement?

"Oh... I don’t understand."

"It’s okay, you don’t need to understand. Just focus on singing well."

To be honest, Xu Qingqiu really isn’t suited for this sort of thing. Navigating social complexities sounds simple, but it’s incredibly difficult in practice, mainly because it’s so mentally taxing.

Chu Tian also strongly disliked such things. He always felt that worrying too much could lead to a sudden, stress-induced death. But there was no way around it; these skills were essential for doing business. Fortunately, thanks to his extensive experience from his past life, he didn’t need to learn everything from scratch this time around.

One had to understand that just learning these social intricacies incurred a hefty ’tuition fee’ in terms of life experience. Most people spent a lifetime stumbling along, dedicating the majority of their time to mastering these very things.

Those so-called ’socialites’ weren’t roles everyone could fill; anyone capable of it was undoubtedly intelligent. And then there were those ’kings of mingling,’ effortlessly navigating complex social circles with numerous people—honestly, Chu Tian himself was envious of such talent.

Just as the few of them were chatting, another staff member approached.

"Excuse me, are you Teacher Xu Qingqiu’s team?"

"Yes, that’s us."

"Alright then. We’ll need you to sign a confidentiality agreement, and we also need to discuss the follow-up work. Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions or concerns."

Since their participation in the show was confirmed, a confidentiality agreement was naturally required. Nothing could be revealed before the Spring Festival Gala broadcast.

As for the program list that would be announced later? That list is merely for reference; it can’t be considered the final lineup. Program lists are released every year, but has one ever perfectly matched the actual broadcast?

Besides, having just the program list is of little use on its own. It’s fine as long as the actual content of the performances isn’t revealed. If even the content were leaked, would there still be any point in broadcasting the Spring Festival Gala? In that scenario, not only would a major overhaul of the program be necessary, but those responsible would likely be held accountable.

Don’t forget, the nature of the Spring Festival Gala had long since changed. It used to be just a casual little show put together when families had free time, a pure and simple grand celebration where anything went.

But ever since the country grew powerful, the influence of the Spring Festival Gala has increased daily, and this influence is a double-edged sword.

On one hand, this influence elevated the Spring Festival Gala, making it an indispensable program for New Year’s Eve.

But such massive influence also placed shackles on the Spring Festival Gala.

With your own family’s program, you could do whatever you wanted. If something went wrong or problems arose, no one would be held accountable. Everyone was just looking for some fun; who would bother to nitpick?

But once the Spring Festival Gala’s reach extended worldwide, it was no longer a small, private family program. It became a window, a platform to showcase the nation.

With overseas Chinese communities and people in so many countries around the world watching, could they afford any mistakes?

Not only must there be no mistakes, but they also had to present the nation’s best aspects as much as possible.

Airing one’s ’family scandals’ among family members wasn’t a big deal. After all, they were all family; what harm was there in a few criticisms or complaints?

But when the Spring Festival Gala became a globally synchronized live broadcast, blatantly exposed before the eyes of the entire world, how embarrassing would it be to air the nation’s ’dirty laundry’ then? Who would dare to do so? Thus, it naturally changed—and had done so a long time ago.

One shouldn’t assume the Spring Festival Gala is only watched domestically. On that night, a vast global audience tunes in: overseas Chinese communities everywhere, people in many developing countries and regions, those within the Chinese Cultural Sphere in Southeast Asia, and some Westerners curious about Eastern culture, among others.

It could be said that on New Year’s Eve, roughly one-third of the world’s population pays attention to this program. Its influence is immense, second only to the grand military parade held every five years and the Olympic Games held every four years. There is absolutely no room for error.