frightfiction Chapter 40 Group Broadcast Project
Chapter 40 Group Broadcast Project
Bai Li led her team into the interview room, and the moment the door was pushed open, everyone's eyes turned curiously to the doorway.
I thought it would be a new interviewee, but instead a woman walked in.
—A woman with a graceful figure and beautiful face.
The noisy atmosphere in the room fell silent in an instant.
The person who pushed open the door was Bai Li. Being stared at by so many eyes made Bai Li a little nervous.
Fortunately, she wasn't alone when she walked in. Behind her were other interviewers from the company, all of whom were seasoned media professionals with an aura of corporate elites. Their presence made Bai Li feel much more at ease.
Bai Li silently encouraged herself, "It's all for the sake of goodwill points," and walked straight into the interview room, sitting down in the center of the front.
The other interviewers from the company also sat down on either side of Bai Li.
The reason why Bai Li personally attended the interview was actually very simple: to increase her favorability.
The company's personnel management system is now nearly complete, and even if Bai Li doesn't go to the company now, the company's daily business can still be carried out in an orderly manner.
Take this job fair as an example. Professional human resources specialists had already arranged everything perfectly, and there were also experienced and insightful interviewers. Each stage was coordinated by professional personnel, so Bai Li did not need to be present in person.
But she still came in person to complete Xiao Hao's upgrade task.
There are two conditions for Xiao Hao to upgrade.
First, you need to raise the favorability rating of five target characters to 50 points;
Secondly, you also need ten targets with a favorability score of 20 or higher.
Those who are sitting in this interview room now have all been verified by Xiao Hao. They have a good looks score of over 80 points, or close to 80 points, and have the potential to reach over 80 points in the future, so as to generate effective goodwill towards Bai Li.
Bai Li's initial intention in establishing the base was to quickly achieve the subsequent goals, so today's interview is the best opportunity for Bai Li to meet high-value men. She must participate in person, and she must put on a show today!
Bai Li gently tugged at the corners of her mouth, revealing a warm and approachable smile.
Based on the nameplate on the table, the interviewees were surprised to find that the woman who entered first was actually the company's chairman.
From the moment Bai Li stepped into the room to the moment she sat down gracefully, only a few minutes had passed, and the system's backend had already broadcast several announcements about increasing favorability points.
+5, +8, and some even get +10 points at once.
The importance of first impressions becomes apparent at this moment.
Before Bai Li could say a word, and the interviewees didn't even know her, they still felt a lot of goodwill towards her based on their first impression.
Some people were intimidated by the aura that came with the title of "Chairman", while others were simply captivated by Bai Li's appearance.
In short, today's show of bravado was worthwhile and had a remarkable effect. Bai Li wiped away tears of gratitude in her heart, finally gaining a large amount of goodwill points, and taking another step closer to Xiao Hao's upgrade goal.
But that's not enough; she needs more goodwill from these people.
Bai Li gently raised her hand, picked up the microphone that was placed beside her, touched the microphone with her fingertips, and tried it out twice. The crisp sound echoed in the quiet interview room.
She parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and bright, and got straight to the point: "Hello everyone, I am Bai Li, the chairman of 'Day and Night Entertainment'. Welcome to our company's recruitment fair."
"Today's interview is less of a formal interview and more of a mutual understanding process. So the next step is simple: our interviewers will take turns introducing themselves so everyone can get to know our company."
After speaking, Bai Li handed the microphone to Su Yaqin beside her.
As the first veteran in the entertainment industry recruited by the company, Su Yaqin immediately took on the responsibility of leading the base's operations team thanks to her outstanding abilities and rich experience.
Professional tasks should be left to professionals. Su Yaqin is definitely a professional in project setup and operation. With her arrival, the project's initial planning and implementation found a backbone, and the preliminary work progressed rapidly.
Su Yaqin took the microphone and began to introduce herself in a serious and detailed manner, recounting the projects she had been in charge of in the past as if they were her own treasures.
"I was once the Director of Video Operations. In six months, I helped six well-known brand accounts surpass 10 million followers. On the fast media platform, the online traffic conversion rate reached 40%, ranking first. I also helped six companies increase their social media traffic and profits by 80 million."
"At the same time, I am also responsible for the operation and training of the celebrity teams. The management teams under the names of some of the top stars are the ones I trained... I will be in charge of the operation of this project in the future. Please give me your guidance."
The company's core staff took turns introducing themselves. Each of them was a senior media professional whom Bai Li and Jing Ye had spent a lot of money to recruit, and their resumes were all very impressive.
This team is far too arrogant!
This is what all the interviewees are thinking right now.
At first, many of them didn't have much of an impression of these media professionals who rarely appeared in front of the camera. But when familiar program names and celebrity names came out of their mouths one by one, their memories of watching variety shows and programs in the past were instantly awakened. Only then did they realize how "high-quality" these interviewers were.
For example, this person was once the executive director of a hit variety show, that person was once the producer of a popular TV program, another person was once a top agent who led several celebrities in the entertainment industry, and yet another person was an elite planner of a popular satellite TV program.
"Damn! So that variety show full of pranks was all his doing!" someone couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.
"Huh? This person is actually the manager of several big stars. No wonder he has such a strong presence!" someone muttered in surprise.
"This woman is amazing! That TV show was a huge hit across the country back then, and she was the chief planner!" Exclamations of surprise rose and fell, filling the air.
This lineup can almost be described as "luxurious". These people gathered together to become their interviewers. What kind of project does this company have?
Bai Li smiled slightly as she watched the audience's reaction; this was exactly the effect she wanted.
As a newcomer in the industry, "Day and Night Entertainment" has yet to produce a masterpiece. However, having such a star-studded and highly capable team instantly enhances the company's credibility.
While the employees introduced themselves one by one, I also observed the interviewees who came today.
She first recognized Zhong Wu, who was sitting in the corner.
It's hard for anyone not to notice him.
Zhong Wu is like an "evil flower" blooming in the dark night. His appearance is extremely aggressive, with sword-like eyebrows that slant upwards to his temples, deep eyes like dark pools, a high nose bridge, and thin lips that are slightly pursed. He has an aura that makes people dare not approach him easily.
Bai Li was deeply impressed by him.
He actually came for an interview! That's a real surprise.
Originally, given Zhong Wu's indifferent and uninterested demeanor that day, I thought he wouldn't come.
Zhong Wu casually put his hands in his pockets and leaned back lazily in his chair, his posture resembling that of a lazy yet alert cheetah.
As if keenly catching Bai Li's gaze, he turned his head slightly, rolled his eyes, and stared straight at her with a cold and frosty look. In that instant, Bai Li felt as if she were being stared at by a ferocious large feline. Her heart trembled and her body tensed up involuntarily.
Zhong Wu was stunned for a moment, perhaps realizing that his expression had frightened him again, and this time he had even frightened the company's director.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face as he awkwardly pulled down the brim of his hat, covering half of his eyebrows and eyes, and also concealing some of his sharp edge.
Bai Li wasn't really scared. Seeing this, she thought to herself: He looks quite intimidating, but his personality might be surprisingly kind. This contrast is quite interesting.
Bai Li smiled and looked away, continuing to scrutinize the other interviewees.
Among the interviewees in the audience were many elite talents who had been "poached" from other star-making companies. They were already rooted in the industry and knew the ins and outs well, so they were even more impressed by the interviewers' amazing introduction.
Some of them had come with a tentative and wait-and-see attitude because they had never heard of "Day and Night Entertainment".
But now, seeing such a luxurious lineup of interviewers, and hearing that many of them are well-known producers in the industry, my underestimation vanished instantly.
After all the interviewers finished their self-introductions, when it was time for them to explain the company's plans, they all sat up straight and became extremely attentive.
The training system is extremely rigorous, with an "all-star" lineup of professional instructors, offering a wide range of courses including performance classes, action training, and body shaping.
The accommodation and meals are provided free of charge, with complete supporting facilities. The restaurant serves meals daily, prepared by a professional nutritionist.
Daily training sessions are broadcast live in their entirety, with online viewers acting as "cloud judges," and the group broadcasting program is diverse.
"This project is mainly based at a private training base. Next, I will show you some photos of the base."
The PPT presentation showcased a stunning panoramic view of the group broadcasting base.
The base, perched atop an entire mountain, was so massive that it was truly astonishing, drawing gasps of amazement from the many interviewees below the stage, who began whispering amongst themselves.
After everyone calmed down a bit, Bai Li cleared her throat: "Everyone, I know that many of you are actors who just want to find opportunities to act, but the content of the project may temporarily contradict your ideas."
"I'd like to share some news with you all: our company has the film and television rights to a currently popular IP, but due to a confidentiality agreement, we cannot disclose it at this time."
"Afterwards, we will open a 'green channel' for casting for everyone in the training base project. As long as you become a member of the group broadcasting base, it's like getting a 'fast pass' to the big screen."
"From now on, all films and television series produced by our company will require actors to undergo training at our training base. Those who fail to meet the training standards will not be considered for employment. This rigorous selection process is to create better works. We aim to produce films and television series that can go global and reach a wider audience."
The audience reacted in various ways upon hearing this.
Some people clenched their fists, while many others exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a sense of eager anticipation.
If any other small company dared to present its business plan like this, they wouldn't believe it.
The boss even makes grand promises during job fairs, making them sound incredibly appealing; they're not stupid.
This pancake is too big; I can't swallow it in one bite.
But Bai Li's initial groundwork was too good. The company was located at the top of the elite financial circle, with a luxurious team of professional elites and a huge base. It seemed like they were really doing something big...
They couldn't help but believe what Bai Li said.
"Just for this big IP, we have to give it a shot!"
When Chu Xianxian saw the base environment, his eyes widened instantly, as if someone had sprinkled a handful of tiny starlight into them, making them dazzlingly bright.
When Bai Li mentioned "food and lodging included," she almost jumped up from her chair with excitement, nudging Zhong Wu with her elbows: "Ahhh, food and lodging included!"
He leaned slightly to the side, close to Zhong Wu's ear, and asked in a low voice, barely able to contain his excitement, "Brother Wu, the company's benefits are amazing! It's like a windfall! I can't believe it. You're tempted too, right? You definitely have to join! It would be such a shame to miss out!"
Zhong Wu's expression remained cold and stern, but his eyelids drooped slightly. He remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.
He was originally a martial arts actor who struggled in the entertainment industry, constantly seeking opportunities; he went wherever there was a chance.
Seeing Zhong Wu nod in agreement, Chu Xianxian's smile almost reached his ears.
Great! A new friend I just met has the same idea. Is there anything happier in the world?
He had no ambition to become a star. He came from a small town and came to the big city to make money. Now, a huge opportunity to make money was presented to him, and Chu Xianxian rubbed his hands excitedly.
As soon as Bai Li finished speaking and announced that the registration channel was open and that those interested in a one-on-one interview to discuss salary could register with the HR teacher, Chu Xianxian stood up like an arrow released from a bow.
He raised one hand high and grabbed Zhong Wu's arm with the other, lifting them both into the air, shouting, "Me! Me! Me! I want to participate! And he wants to participate too!"
The voice sounded particularly loud in the quiet interview room, drawing everyone's attention.
Seeing this, Bai Li was amused and covered her mouth with a smile, then waved her hand: "Come and register."
She also had a deep impression of Chu Xianxian, with his fiery red hair and fiery personality.
Chu Xianxian was discovered by a talent scout in a hair salon. He was said to be the top salesperson in the salon. He didn't have any other special talents, but he was very handsome and very talkative. He could chat with customers who were getting their hair done about anything and everything, from family matters to interesting anecdotes from the streets and alleys. He could chat with anyone he met.
Bai Li thinks that this talkative little sunshine is born to be put into live streaming, and his enthusiasm can even infect and motivate others around him.
Today's job fair concluded successfully, with over a dozen people signing contracts on the spot.
In just one hour, Bai Li gained nearly 300 favorability points. Although the individual favorability points were not high, the total amount was still considerable.
Xiao Hao said with a hint of regret, "Having a high total score is useless; you still need more than 20 points to upgrade."
"No rush," Bai Li replied calmly.
She didn't expect that just one interview today would meet Xiao Hao's requirements for promotion.
Bai Li has already done some research on favorability ratings.
She roughly figured out some of the tricks of the trade.
There are many types of favorability ratings: appreciation of talent, liking for appearance, and gratitude for help. All of these can increase favorability ratings.
In theory, an employee's gratitude towards a conscientious boss is also considered a positive impression.
Once these people have tasted the benefits, enjoyed the company's perks, and made money, their positive feelings towards her will increase. Today, she has already planted the "seed," and all she has to do is wait for it to sprout and grow.
"Xiao Hao, don't rush, let the bullets fly for a while longer."