sinovels Chapter 140 "Super Girl"
Chapter 140 "Super Girl"
Lu Ran dialed Shen Yuege's video call. When the call connected, Shen Yuege had just finished her skincare routine and still had a face mask on, only revealing her bright eyes.
Lu Ran placed her phone on the table, held an apple, and said while taking a bite, "Senior, I have two pieces of good news to report."
"Xu Manxue agreed?" Shen Yuege's voice sounded a little muffled through the face mask.
"Not only that," Lu Ran said with a hint of pride. "Didn't I just say I had two pieces of good news? Guess what else is there?"
Shen Yuege had a face mask on, making it difficult for her to speak. She could only say in a muffled tone, "What is it? Stop beating around the bush and tell me quickly, or I'll get wrinkles on my face."
"That kid Tan Yu, when he heard you were opening a studio, he cried and begged to join, saying he had the money and connections, all he lacked was a platform to showcase his talents," Lu Ran said with a smile.
Shen Yuege knew Tan Yu; Lu Ran had mentioned him to her more than once before.
Moreover, Shen Yuege actually knew him to some extent before, since they were both children of Xingyao shareholders.
However, according to Lu Ran, Tan Yu has changed a lot.
Most importantly, he might actually be able to bring over the resources that Tan Yu mentioned.
After all, he is one of the top rich kids in Xingyao, and he is also Tan's father's only son, so he will definitely be very doted on.
Shen Yuege excitedly ripped off her face mask, revealing her face: "Really? Young Master Tan is coming to our little temple?"
"Absolutely true. He said that after filming 'Meteor Garden,' he would confront his father and go solo." Lu Ran made a three-pointer and accurately tossed the apple core into the trash can. "I was thinking, after all, he's President Tan's own son. Even if President Tan doesn't support him openly, he'll still give him some resources secretly."
Shen Yuege's eyes lit up: "Then our studio has a solid foundation from the start!"
"It's stable, but I suddenly feel that our studio can't make stability our goal." Lu Ran sat up straight, and his tone became serious. "I think we need to take a longer-term view now."
"We can't just focus on established artists now. The entertainment industry desperately needs a generational change. I think it's time to inject some fresh blood."
"You mean...signing new talent?"
"Yes and no," Lu Ran explained. "Newcomers definitely need to be signed, but if there are no requirements, the workload would be too great."
"Even if it's a newcomer, I think we should look for newcomers with potential."
"We're just lowering the entry requirements and raising the selection criteria, so that potential newcomers will all have a chance to shine."
This logic was actually quite common in my previous life, but in this world, because resources are firmly controlled by the top three companies, human resources are prioritized for these three companies.
This makes it difficult for some small and medium-sized entertainment companies and individual studios to survive independently.
Promising newcomers will be reserved in advance by the three major companies.
However, it is very difficult to stand out in Samsung, where seniority is a very serious factor.
In this vicious cycle, many talented singers and actors without connections may not be able to make a name for themselves even after several years, a decade, or even several decades.
With Tan Yu joining now, it's like opening a back door for Shen Yuege's studio.
However, their studio cannot compete for those top-tier resources.
Therefore, Lu Ran had a bold idea.
"We'll partner with a TV station to produce a talent show under the name of our studio."
Shen Yuege was taken aback: "Talent shows? There are quite a few talent shows on the market now, but they are all very similar and it's hard for them to break out of their niche."
"We're not doing that kind of thing." Lu Ran's eyes gleamed. "We're making a truly grassroots, truly nationwide talent show. No entry requirements, no background checks, just voices and stage presence. I've even thought of a name—"
He paused, then said, slowly and deliberately:
"Super Girl"
"Super Girl?" Shen Yuege on the other end of the video was clearly still processing what Lu Ran had said.
Then, she suddenly stood up, her voice brimming with excitement: "A nationwide audition? No distinction between singing styles? No age limit? Are we really only looking at 'female voices'?"
"That's right." Lu Ran was amused by Shen Yuege's reaction. "This way, we're targeting the lower-tier market without touching the pie at the top."
"The preliminary rounds were held in various cities, and anyone could sing. The selection process involved multiple rounds of auditions, live television broadcasts, and online and SMS voting by the audience to determine who would stay and who would go. We weren't looking for the most professional singers, but rather the voices that resonated with the audience and could touch people's hearts the most."
"If it goes well, we can do another audition program for male voices. I've already thought of a name for it: 'Super Boy'."
"In this way, our studio's reputation was directly established."
"The biggest challenge of this event was originally funding and dealing with higher-ups. With Tan Yu's involvement, everything fell into place."
The more Shen Yuege listened, the more feasible the activity seemed.
When she wins the show, that will be the peak of her popularity. We must strike while the iron is hot and take some action to set a high standard for her studio as soon as possible.
"Wait until I get back, then we'll talk in detail." Shen Yuege waved at the camera. "By the way, are you coming to the finals next week?"
"Of course I'll come," Lu Ran laughed. "How could my family not be there to support me?"
After hanging up the video call, Lu Ran leaned back in his chair, feeling pleased.
He had wanted to bring the idea of "Super Girl" over here for a long time.
In its previous life, this show ushered in the era of talent shows in mainland China, and its phenomenal influence was enough to make a studio famous overnight.
Previously, they were forced to accept that Shen Yuege's studio lacked fame, strength, and funds, but now all the conditions have been met.
Lu Ran was happily planning his career when there was a sudden knock on his office door.
"Enter."
Director Chen Ke walked in, carrying a thick stack of documents, but his face was full of worry.
"Director Chen, what's wrong?" Lu Ran quickly got up to pour him some water.
Lu Ran still respected director Chen Ke very much. He was a first-rate director, and Tan Yu had learned from him for a few days and his skills had improved by leaps and bounds.
"Take a look at the data report for 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'," Chen Ke said, placing the document on the table and sighing.
Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that there was a problem with "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"? Why was he sighing?
These past few days, he felt that the martial arts drama was already very successful, so he hadn't inquired about it for many days. He remembered that Chen Ke had given him good news a few days ago.
"The data for 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' is amazing, so amazing it's making me worried," Chen Ke finally finished speaking.
Lu Ran: ...
Hey director, could you please not cut off the conversation at such crucial moments next time?
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