Yang Qijun looked at it for a long while; his brows were tightly locked and hadn't unfurrowed once.
'True Feelings' was a talk show program that focused on emotional mediation.
When Chen Ran was writing this program, he had actually hesitated for a long time.
There were quite a few people who hated this kind of program, but there were also many who liked it; its public reception was a bit polarized.
Chen Ran had studied the data for the metropolitan channel's evening slot.
The viewers' ages were mostly between thirty and fifty. Viewers in this age group had richer emotions and would easily resonate with the program.
Aside from talk shows putting all kinds of conflicts on the stage and presenting them bloodily in front of the audience, they actually had many positive impacts.
Setting aside other biases, this kind of program was more like individual episodic dramas encompassing family ethics, emotional entanglements, and disputes among friends.
Back when Chen Ran used to watch them, he just treated them as TV dramas...
Yang Qijun finished reading the proposal. He glanced at Chen Ran, didn't say anything, and picked it up to read it through once more.
Then he rubbed the space between his eyebrows.
This program was written by Chen Ran?
If Chen Ran weren't sitting right in front of him, he truly would have had some doubts.
It just wasn't the same style as something like 'I Love Remembering Lyrics'.
Although creativity was something very unconstrained, it still had to follow one's inherent way of thinking. Jumping from remembering lyrics to true feelings really caught people completely off guard.
Previously, he had always thought that Chen Ran would produce a program with a highly entertaining nature.
After all, this was what Chen Ran was good at.
Who knew he would suddenly come up with a play like this!
Was the program not good?
It was definitely good!
Just from Yang Qijun's perspective, this kind of program definitely had a market.
Most of what people talked about during their leisure time was gossip. This program perfectly satisfied people's desire to pry.
It was just that the program was too far beyond his expectations.
Yang Qijun looked at Chen Ran again, "This proposal of yours, how did you come up with it?"
He was genuinely puzzled.
Chen Ran was slightly taken aback and said, "Just when I was watching TV, I saw the domestic trivialities in it, and thought of such a proposal..."
He couldn't possibly say he dug it out of his memory, so he could only find an excuse.
This reason was indeed tenable; at the very least, Director Yang didn't think of anything else.
Yang Qijun said, "I will hand the program over to the metropolitan channel's director, and then we'll see how their channel discusses it."
His approval didn't count; the people from the metropolitan channel had to be satisfied with it.
There were still two days until the New Year holiday now, which was enough time for the people from the metropolitan channel to discuss it.
After Chen Ran left, Yang Qijun continued looking at the proposal and muttered, "If this program is produced, I reckon it'll be quite interesting."
……
In reality, it didn't even take two days.
After Director Yang handed the program proposal over to the metropolitan channel, they only deliberated for an afternoon before making a decision.
This program definitely had to be produced.
Everyone was in the business of making programs, so they naturally could see the selling points within it. After confirming, they brought a contract over to look for Chen Ran.
Chen Ran wasn't a member of their channel, so a separate program contract needed to be signed.
The people from the metropolitan channel were also very generous.
The promised bonus wouldn't be a penny less, and the title of chief planner, along with the program's profit share, were all written into the contract.
Chen Ran read it for a long time and finally said, "There's no need for this chief planner title. Just listing me as a planner will do."
He wanted to go to the satellite TV channel and didn't lack the credential of being the chief planner for this one program.
Going forward, he wouldn't be staying busy with the metropolitan channel. Whether it was the arrangement of the program or the planning of the content, they were all very important.
By just providing an idea, there was no need for him to take the title of chief planner.
The people from the metropolitan channel looked astonished. They truly hadn't seen anyone proactively decline the position of chief planner like this before.
Being able to serve as the chief planner of a program was considered a pretty good credential.
Of course, they wouldn't refuse this kind of request either, as it was brought up by Chen Ran himself after all.
Thinking about it carefully, Chen Ran was the chief planner for all three of his programs; it seemed he didn't lack this one.
Everything was completely settled in a single morning.
After Director Zhang found out, he earnestly encouraged him:
"Now you're just short of a good proposal. Don't relax during the New Year; ponder over it carefully and strive to win it."
The late-night slot is the time period between ten and twelve o'clock. The viewership ratings during this slot drop a lot compared to the evening slot.
Some TV stations place their variety shows earlier, and only after the variety shows finish do they broadcast TV dramas in the late-night slot.
Of course, this didn't mean the late-night slot wasn't valued or that Chen Ran could rest easy. After all, it was the satellite TV channel; no matter what, the competition was greater than that of a local channel.
Director Zhang didn't want Chen Ran to lose this opportunity, constantly reminding him to take it seriously and think it over carefully.
Chen Ran said, "Uncle, rest assured. If I write the proposal, I will definitely let you review it first."
Director Zhang's eyes were slightly complicated. He nodded and said, "Alright. When you write it out, us uncle and nephew will discuss it further."
Chen Ran couldn't help but feel that when Uncle Zhang said this, he sounded somewhat melancholy.
"Our New Year holiday is only a few days long. I'll come back after the third day of the lunar year. Uncle, don't miss me too much," Chen Ran said with a smile.
Director Zhang shook his head and laughed:
"Still joking with your uncle, it seems you aren't under enough pressure. But the one missing you isn't me, it's Zhizhi. She can rush back tomorrow night for the reunion dinner, and after the New Year, she can rest for a period of time. When you come over, spend some proper time with her; after all, it's been a while since you guys met."
Thinking of Zhang Fanzhi, Chen Ran spaced out slightly. The two of them had maintained their current state for quite a long time.
He had considered it carefully and felt that he probably, possibly, had fallen for Zhang Fanzhi...
He had never been in love, so he didn't dare to say he loved her.
But as long as he lay down, he would think of her in his heart. Whenever he had free time, he wanted to see if there was any news from her, and from time to time he would go online to scroll through news about her.
Chen Ran felt this should be what being in love was like.
Some say people easily make mistakes when they are agitated, and only after calming down can they see their hearts clearly.
Now Chen Ran had been calm for a long time, and he clearly saw what he was thinking in his heart.
He saw it clearly, but what about Zhang Fanzhi...
Chen Ran was a bit worried about gains and losses, but he wasn't indecisive. He felt that when Zhang Fanzhi came back, they could have a good talk.
As for whether the result would be what he wanted, Chen Ran could only work hard and look forward to it.
……
Chen Ran was on holiday.
Originally, he planned to go buy a car first after the holiday started.
Later, he still gave up on this idea.
Before leaving, he went to the Zhang family home to bid farewell to Uncle Zhang and Aunt Yun, which also counted as paying an early New Year call.
However, when Zhang Ruyi saw him, her expression was a bit strange.
Speaking of which, it was curious. He remembered that when Zhang Ruyi first met him, she was quite enthusiastic. Later, for some unknown reason, she stopped greeting him when they met and spoke much less.
Now she was keeping a straight face. Chen Ran found it somewhat familiar; not only was her appearance similar to Zhang Fanzhi's, but even her expression was very alike.
"Uncle, Auntie, wishing you both a happy New Year in advance..."
Chen Ran left the Zhang family home and hurried to the high-speed rail station.
On the way, he received a message from Zhang Fanzhi: "You went home today?"
Chen Ran replied: "Mhm, I'm on holiday. Going home to accompany Mom and Dad for the New Year."
After a while, Zhang Fanzhi finally replied: "When are you coming back?"
"I'll be back after the third day of the New Year."
"Mhm."