NOVEL NEXT Chapter 10 - Interview with The Cast
Chapter 10: Interview with The Cast
Yang Fan grinned, “I’m not coming to the office.”
“Once I’m back, I’ll definitely get a whole round of scolding, and it’ll be the kind where they interrogate me like I’m in a tribunal.”
“She’s crazy, why would I go back just to let her lecture me?”
“After all, I did leave a bit early today!”
“Director, as long as I’m still working in the company, these people won’t be able to scatter in the short term.”
“Being able to interview Wu Jing, how much face does that give me? Do you think these people will just scatter after one time?”
“I could drive these people away today, but they’ll gather again in the future!”
“I often do outdoor interviews, and it’s impossible for me to always make it back on time.”
“So the best solution isn’t for me to come to the office, but to let the colleagues adapt to this kind of lifestyle sooner.”
“Director, our colleagues are all very talented, I believe you can do it!” Yang Fan said, suppressing his smile.
He wasn’t gonna show his face today, but he estimated that there were few people in the company who would dare to go home now.
But that wasn’t a big deal. After all, whether something happens or not, staying at the company all the time was already part of their new media worker’s daily life.
The director was both angry and felt that Yang Fan had a point.
After a long pause, the director couldn’t say a word.
Yang Fan smiled in satisfaction, “Alright, that’s settled then. I’m going to take a shower now. See you tomorrow, Director!”
When the director saw Yang Fan about to hang up, she quickly stopped him, “What shower? Get back here now. The station wants you to go on a business trip to interview The Climber cast.”
“Because you got the exclusive interview with Wu Jing, everyone at the station thinks you’re the most likely to interview the main cast of the film.’”
“The Climber has an all-star cast. No matter which lead actor you interview, this business trip will be a win-win.” The director said very seriously.
Yang Fan’s expression also became serious as he spoke about work: “The interview with the cast can’t be delayed. When I interviewed Wu Jing today, he said that the filming for the movie is about to wrap up.”
“If I go too late, many of the actors will probably have finished and gone home. Who would I even interview then?”
The director nodded gravely, “That’s right. In the beginning, the station didn’t plan to interview. We’re just a radio station, and it’s hard to get an interview.”
“But since we got the exclusive with Wu Jing, the station wants you to give it a try.”
“Once these two interviews are done, at the end of the year, I’ll make sure you get a big bonus. Our station will definitely be proud of you.”
“If we succeed with this interview, our station will be able to hold its head high when we face satellite TV!” The director said excitedly.
The radio station had always been overshadowed by the satellite TV network.
Mango TV, with its many hit variety shows and numerous top-notch hosts, always invited A-list celebrities and stars.
What did their radio station have? How could they compete with that?
The station had always been overshadowed by the satellite TV network.
Mango TV, with its many hit variety shows and numerous top-notch hosts, always invited A-list celebrities and stars.
What did their radio station have? How could they compete with that?
Although both had the Mango logo, one was on top and the other was at the bottom.
But this year, thanks to Yang Fan’s sudden rise, perhaps the radio station would be able to proudly show off at the end of the year!
“Alright, I’ll get ready. By the way, who is the station sending with me on this business trip?” Yang Fan curiously asked.
“The station originally planned to send Hao Yue with you, but I stopped that. Hao Yue is a girl, and the filming conditions on the set are tough. With the tight schedule, she might slow you down.”
“But if anyone else goes, we might end up making things worse. So, in the end, the station decided to have Hao Yue manage your column, and you’ll go alone, light and easy.”
“When you get there, the station will contact the local radio to send you two cameramen to assist with your interviews.”
“For all road expenses, choose the ones that are more costly if they save time or offer better quality. Do whatever it takes to save time. The station will reimburse you when you return,” the director said generously.
Yang Fan smiled sincerely, “That works for me!”
“Alright, I’ll pack my things and leave as soon as possible. I’m not going back to the station,” Yang Fan said cheerfully.
Going back to the station and facing that pile of reporters? What a joke.
It would be easy to go back, but after going there, it won’t be so easy to leave. If Yang Fan delays the time and doesn’t manage to interview the main leads, he’d be the one blamed.
“Hey, hey, hey, hey, Yang Fan, I didn’t mean it that way.” The director’s voice was anxious, “First thing, you need to come back and deal with those reporters outside, and then you can go on your trip”
“No! You do this!” Yang Fan firmly said and immediately hang up the phone.
The director was left in a daze, “Yang Fan, you’re a bit too arrogant!”
“Yang Fan, I’m waiting for you to come back. If you manage to interview the actors, everything will be fine! But if you fail, we’ll settle old and new scores together!”
The talent scout eagerly watched Yang Fan, not daring to make a sound until Yang Fan hung up the phone. Then, he hurriedly handed the phone to Yang Fan, “Yang Ge, look, I’ve already posted an apology on Weibo.”
Yang Fan just glanced at the Weibo post and then shifted his gaze back to the talent scout.
“Who did you say you’re a scout for?” Yang Fan’s eyes gleamed, as if he had spotted a treasure.
“I… I’m from Anrui Entertainment. Yang Ge, I’ll agree to anything you say. Just please don’t let this leak to our company.”
“If the company leadership finds out, I’ll be in serious trouble!”
“Yang Ge, I have an elderly mother over eighty, and…”
Before the talent scout could finish, Yang Fan interrupted him.
“Hold on! Let me ask you, do you have access to the movie cast? Can you bring me to meet Zhang Yi?”
Most film crews don’t allow reporters to enter during shooting.
One reason is to avoid disturbing the actors, and another is to prevent leaks of movie resources, which would hurt box office sales.
Even though Yang Fan got the exclusive interview with Wu Jing, it wouldn’t be easy for him to use his identity as a reporter to go straight in for the cast’s interview.
“I’m saying this because if one of the lead actors, like Zhang Yi, brings me in, then everything would be much easier.”
The talent scout’s eyes flashed wildly, “I’ve never tried it, but I feel it’s going to be hard.”
Yang Fan patted the talent scout’s shoulder heavily, “The job of a talent scout is to discover valuable talent for the company and the crew. If others can’t get in, a scout should be able to get in!”
“If you bring me in with your scout identity, it should be no problem. As for whether I can meet Zhang Yi, that’s up to my own ability.”
“Alright, pack up and come with me on the trip.”
“Let me make one thing clear. If you try any tricks with me, we’ll settle this at Anrui Entertainment!”
“On the other hand, if you cooperate well, I’ll speak highly of you in front of Wu Jing. I hear that Wu Jing and Zhang Yi have a good relationship.” Yang Fan said with a gentle smile.
The talent scout, however, wasn’t smiling at all. Bringing a reporter into a film crew was a huge taboo!
But, to keep his job, he had no choice but to follow Yang Fan’s lead.
He could only hope that Yang Fan’s relationship with Wu Jing was strong enough and that it wouldn’t backfire on him.