Chapter 55

Tang Feng searched his mind for many classic jokes, and as he wrote, it was as if the gods were guiding his hand. Soon, he realized that these jokes would be enough to complete the first season.

Chen Shao and his team worked very quickly, and the equipment was soon purchased. Although the two had never independently completed the filming of any TV show or movie, they were familiar with the process after working on so many sets.

"The script is ready, but I only wrote the plot and dialogue. I haven't studied scriptwriting, so you three will have to discuss and revise it!" Tang Feng said as he took out the script he had written.

Chen Shao and the others curiously gathered around. When they saw the title "Diao Si Gentleman" written in large letters, they all gave Tang Feng a strange look.

Then they flipped through the script.

"Ha! Young Master Feng, you're so talented! How did you come up with this?"

"Wow! You're one of us! That slap was so soul-stirring."

"Hey, this part is so funny, I'm dying of laughter. Brother, I see a dark cloud over your forehead, a sign of impending disaster. Let me read your fortune!"

The three laughed heartily as they read through the jokes.

Tang Feng wasn't surprised by their reaction. If these classic jokes couldn't make them laugh, how could they expect to make others laugh?

After the three finished reading the script and had their fill of laughter, Chen Shao hesitated and said, "Young Master Feng, although these jokes are very classic and can definitely make people laugh, they seem to be scattered and disconnected. There doesn't seem to be any connection between them. Won't that be a problem?"

"Ha ha, I know what you're worried about, but I think your concern is unnecessary. You said it yourself, these jokes are very classic and can definitely make people laugh. I think that's enough. Just because there's no precedent doesn't mean it won't work. My talk show was also unprecedented, but people still watch it. Besides, we're all beginners. You should feel free to shoot it. Even if it fails, I can afford the loss. Consider it a tuition fee for practice. And I have a lot of confidence in this short series!" Tang Feng said.

"I think you're overthinking it. Web series are different from regular TV dramas. There are many funny videos on the internet, some just a few minutes or even a few seconds long, and they still attract a lot of viewers. I have a feeling this series will be a hit!" Li Fang, the tomboy, said seriously.

"Feeling? A woman's sixth sense?" Chen Shao teased.

"What, you don't believe me? Blind fool, you claim to be a future international director, but you lack this kind of insight," Li Fang said disdainfully.

"Brother, this time I won't help you. I support Li Fang's opinion. You're really blind. How could Li Fang have a woman's sixth sense? Right, guys?" Chen Jun said mischievously.

"Ah, I can't see anything!" Chen Shao exaggerated.

"Are you two trying to get killed?"

"..."

The three of them continued to tease each other for a while before they finally stopped.

"Alright, no more fooling around. You three, improve the script first. I plan to shoot one season, with six to seven episodes per season, and each episode will be five to seven minutes long..." Tang Feng explained his plan.

The three had no objections to Tang Feng's plan and then discussed the issue of actors.

"Young Master Feng, are you really not going to the Actors' Association to find professional actors?" Chen Shao asked.

"I've already posted a recruitment notice on WeChat. Let's see the results of the live interviews first. This series isn't a regular drama, and we don't need actors with high-level acting skills. I'm an amateur in acting, but since this is a web series and the main character is a 'Diao Si,' professional actors might not be suitable. Moreover, the online recruitment isn't just for finding actors for this series. I also want to find some talented joke writers and screenwriters. It will also promote our first web series. Why not? If we really can't find suitable actors, we can always go to the Actors' Association later."

"Alright, but won't this affect your live show?" Chen Shao asked.

"This is an experiment. If I keep doing the same talk show, the audience will eventually get tired of it. I plan to change things up in the future, and this is just a trial." In fact, Tang Feng himself had some concerns, but as he said, even though the ratings of each episode were getting better, his concerns were not unfounded. Any program that remains unchanged will eventually become boring.

Of course, he had other options, but he didn't want to rely solely on the classic models from his previous life. Now, he could still experiment, and even if he failed, he could still turn things around. If he waited until his influence grew, a failed experiment could lead to more criticism.

"Isn't this too risky?" Li Fang asked, concerned.

"Risky, maybe a bit, but I have confidence! Don't worry!" Tang Feng said with a smile.

...

In fact, Tang Feng underestimated his influence. Although he was a complete newcomer in the film and television industry, in the entertainment industry, he was a proven talent. If you asked who was the hottest in January 2007, the answer would undoubtedly be Tang Feng. He burst onto the scene with his live show, entering the entertainment industry with a few songs that dominated the hot new song charts. His live show broke the record for the highest number of simultaneous online viewers, and his two hit songs sparked discussions. His rumored relationship with Dong Bingbing further boosted his popularity...

In the online live show industry, after Tang Feng's earnings were revealed, he became a benchmark figure, a goal and idol for many streamers...

It wasn't just that. Tang Feng himself becoming popular was one thing, but look at the Iron Wolf Band, which was once unknown. After performing "Vast Skies and Wide Oceans," a song written by Tang Feng, they soared in popularity.

Liu Yanxi, who sang "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" with Tang Feng, also gained some fame due to the popularity of Tang Feng and the song, successfully taking her first step.

A song like "Mistress" helped the long-struggling singer Gu Hao, who had been in the industry for years, finally break into the music scene and be signed by Hot Cool.

All of this proved Tang Feng's strength, and many people were eyeing his creative talent. Countless music companies had already extended offers to Tang Feng, but he had politely declined.

From the events that had transpired, it was clear that riding on Tang Feng's coattails would bring significant returns, especially for newcomers and semi-famous stars.