Chapter 8

Jonathan: "This... Director, a reality show episode usually takes about an hour, and the 'News Broadcast' is from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, which is only half an hour. Let's move it to the prime time slot from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, shall we?" —— Suggesting gently

Gordon: "No, if we do that, our show will have to compete with many other TV dramas and reality shows for viewers, making it hard to become popular. Moreover, the advertising revenue will decrease, and the price of the show will drop. We'll lose out in both aspects. How about this: we schedule our show from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with ads in between, so we can earn more." —— Beaming with enthusiasm

Jonathan: "..." —— Speechless

I (narrator): "Hahaha, this is what happens when an amateur leads a professional."

Kent: "Jonathan, if you don't want to point it out, I will. Father, the reason companies pay a lot to advertise during those few seconds is because of the 'News Broadcast's' wide coverage — all state-owned TV stations broadcast it simultaneously; its large audience — 1.1 billion viewers; and its significant influence — it represents the central government and is the government's mouthpiece. It's not just because of the prime time slot. If we schedule our show from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, we'll be competing directly with the 'News Broadcast,' which would be suicidal." —— Speaking sincerely

Gordon: "Is that so? The price isn't just about the time slot..." —— Awakening

I (narrator): "Got it now?"

Gordon: "So, if our show can have all the advantages of the 'News Broadcast,' we can sell it for a high price, right?" —— A sudden idea

I (narrator): "Wait! What are you up to, old man? I smell danger."

Jonathan: "..." —— Unbelieving

Kent: "..." —— Incredulous

Gordon: "Yes, exactly what you're thinking. I want to broadcast our reality show on all state-owned TV stations simultaneously — that will give us wide coverage. We'll move the 'News Broadcast' to after our show — that will give us a large audience and significant influence. How about it, isn't it a good idea?"

I (narrator): "Good? This idea is only good if it doesn't get us in trouble. You, old man, are v587, truly fearless."

Jonathan: "You mean to have the 'News Broadcast' make way for our reality show and have CCTV broadcast GCTV?"

Kent: "Is that possible? You're trying to monopolize the prime time slot from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, which involves the interests of many groups."

Gordon: "Why not? The organization wants us to increase revenue by any means necessary without giving us specific policy benefits. This is like wanting the horse to run but not wanting it to eat grass. Where in the world is there such a good thing? I'll go and talk to them; they will definitely agree." —— Resolute

Jonathan: "..." —— Uncertain

"Are you so confident? The organization wants us to increase revenue, but they didn't say 'by any means necessary.' This has too much political impact, and negotiations won't work."

Gordon: "Negotiations won't work? If they don't agree, I'll commercialize and civilianize the alien black technology to increase revenue. I'll see if they agree then." —— Fierce

Jonathan: "They will definitely make the 'News Broadcast' reform and make way."

I (narrator): "Yes, when faced with two evils, choose the lesser one."

Kent: "Speaking of the 'News Broadcast' reform, it's true that CCTV plans to make adjustments to the 'News Broadcast' next year when they move to the new location. Some netizens joke that the 'News Broadcast' will have a second season..." —— Analyzing

Gordon: "Truly, heaven is helping me. I must take advantage of this. Since it's going to change anyway, a small change is not as good as a big one. Small adjustments are no fun. Watch me make it so that no one in China recognizes it."

I (narrator): "Taking advantage? I think you're just muddying the waters."

Jonathan: "The next step is to select the production team. Should we choose everyone from the organization or recruit from the job market?"

Gordon: "Hmm... If we use people from the organization, we'll have to pay them double, which is too costly. But for confidentiality, we can't recruit for every position from the job market..."

Kent: "..." —— Starting to feel uneasy

Jonathan: "The best way is to find people who know the organization's secrets, have professional skills, and are not yet part of the organization..." —— Looking at Kent

Gordon: "You make it sound easy. Where am I supposed to find such people?" —— Also looking at Kent

I (narrator): "You two are putting on a show. If you want to drag him in, just say it."

Kent: "Bid has a hobby in photography and is skilled at moving quickly between city skyscrapers, making him a good candidate for a cameraman. Jordan's Green Lantern energy allows him to fly quickly, and he was originally a reconnaissance pilot, also a good candidate for a cameraman. Deputy Jonathan has strong telepathic abilities, making him the best choice for communication." —— Speaking fluently

Gordon: "Enough, enough. You've said so much, what about you? You're graduating this year, didn't I waste my money on your tuition?" —— Angry

Kent: "I, I plan to intern as a reporter at the 'Daily Planet' in Metropolis. The organization has already approved it, and I've even booked my ticket..."

Gordon: "No way! How can we let the benefits go to others? You must stay in Gotham City, in this department, and co-star with Robin in this reality show."

Jonathan: "With the young master as the lead, capturing those alien fugitives and superhumans will be a piece of cake."

Gordon: "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

Kent: "Plan B has also failed..." —— Heartbroken

I (narrator): "Poor kid, thinking that by sacrificing your friend you'd be safe, but you couldn't escape."

Gordon: "My dear son, don't be sad. It's just an internship at a local newspaper. How can it compare to being the star of a reality show that replaces the 'News Broadcast'? Which job has a brighter future, you know that yourself. With the impact of the internet, traditional newspapers are declining, and your internship is not secure. Besides, without your protection, the risk of Robin being injured or killed on duty is too high. For his sake, you can't leave. You've been feeling guilty about involving him, now you don't have to. This is a win-win situation." —— Comforting Kent

Kent (thinking): "You keep manipulating me. One day, one day..." —— Realizing this is a trap designed for him

I (narrator): "Young man, will you wait for that day?"

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