Chapter 59: [450 Thunder Bonus]

[Garden Group | Now that we've hit Aurora Entertainment, let the bullet fly longer first, okay?]

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Pork Rong's down. My turn.

[2F]

...Can they not hit Spring Festival Gala this year?

[5F]

If that farm-aid short drama airs well, they're locked in. Calling it now. At most a medley slot. Singing with someone. Lip-sync style.

[9F]

I don't think so. Real farm-aid success is a tier above viral drama traffic, right?

[13F]

Main issue: their entertainment creds are too shallow. Not enough for next year's bigger dream spot.

[18F]

...I'm increasingly convinced Aurora Entertainment is Domestic Entertainment's North Star. Who's bigger this year?

[21F]

Hubby—I mean, the boss.

[24F]

Scared me to death...

[29F]

[Green Leaf] As a businessman, flawless. Used every resource. Timing, quality—all locked in. Other Domestic Entertainment companies compared? Total amateur hour.

[32F]

Suddenly, hasn't posted in ages. What's he up to?

[35F]

During no-update days, daily visits hit 10M+. What level is that data?

[41F]

This year's two hit drama leads' downtime also exceeds that level.

[47F]

Is y_03 not drowning in some scheming business war? Hasn't updated Weibo in forever, you know?!

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Not updating because busy. Where's the business war? The business war here is like Ma Dongmei. Schrödinger's unselectable.

The [Mist Walker] alt is still doing setting collections. "Sangyu" has to attend some unavoidable meetings. Actually, not really unavoidable. Sangyu was at those official meetings. But photos were taken at clever angles. No camera time.

Before, the business vibe was thicker. This time was a bit different. Got to play the "I'm so awesome" adult game in a different setting.

But the outside public opinion developed into... again.

—Sangyu saw Xuan Leron's eager, worshipful gaze. Felt a vague urge to glare back hard. Stop debating scripture, thanks. A person who barely watches the news. Hitting the trend this time is pure coincidence. Pure coincidence, okay?

Inner roast but Sangyu won't say it. Besides the headache, being seen as so high-level. Sangyu also secretly enjoys it. Isn't that human nature? Ehehe.JPG So while complaining, also enjoying.

Regarding 《A Cultivator Becomes a Rural Internet Celebrity in the Modern World》, Sangyu is quite invested. Not just multi-party attention. But because the subject interests him. Same as 《A Demolition Office Is Not Ordinary》, no—more. Vertical short drama + farming fiction + farm-aid theme. Who gets the gold content? —Lovers really love it.

Sangyu has followed countless rural bloggers. Feels like a dream come true. Though the analogy doesn't quite fit?

Has been attending drama workshops frequently. Hearing the creative team discuss script details together. Interesting.

Outside, because of this wave, the team that almost cosplayed minor characters on 《Golden Spoon》 almost got scared off. It's a serious work! So they picked differently. But that side is still buzzing.

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Because netizens are eating it up. 3-5-7 watch pro players. 2-4-6 watch amateur masters. No match? Watch recordings. Got a match? Watch live and spam votes. Once the rhythm's locked in, muscle memory kicks in. Every meal, open the recording, start watching.

Glance at 【Golden Spoon Finals】—wait, finals?! No way... Don't take my electronic side dish away!

As everyone knows, once one brave soul (DOH club) blazes the trail, others follow. 《Golden Spoon》 pre-match cosplay became a fixed program. —Even after matches, players post cosplay shots on social media. Also opened up the various clubs' creative space. As long as rules don't forbid it, it's allowed.

Amateur masters are even more talented. Even "genius singers" raid the esports arena! Charging out for Golden Spoon! Aurora Entertainment's stock got raided. Anyone watching the live stream got it in their ears and eyes. Whether they remember later or not, this promo was undoubtedly successful. Big stage, "one investment, ten thousand returns." Also reflected on the company. Aurora Entertainment, thriving.

Acquired or transferred, Shaoguang Entertainment under Aurora Entertainment. A bunch of other companies are all working. Yi Xiaonan, who used to work at an ad company that got acquired by Aurora Entertainment, has plenty to say. After all, the days of working overtime and getting paid overtime. Literally "more work, more reward" embodied. Life has hope.

Overtime, the air is sweet. The food smells good—not just smells, warm in your hands. No skimping on meals. Same as HQ's frequent benefits. Partnering with dedicated restaurants. So a proper meal at night smooths out a lot of fatigue.

What's more work? The company is hiring too. Sigh, Yi Xiaonan firmly rejects the rat race. But privately wants to race a bit. Can finish it, don't hire more. After all, can get paid. Working late a bit, no problem. Came back to her senses and almost shivered. People really are double-standard... Watching others race and cursing, racing willingly herself. Sigh.

Yi Xiaonan is recently working on 《Tongue Tips of the Immortal Realm》 promo posters. Mainly for offline batch one. Like bus stop light boxes, subway ad boards. The variety show is in prep. Things have been pushed for a while. Previous batch deployed. This time spreading outward from city center. So style will subtly change.

After 《Golden Spoon》 ends, in a week and a half 《Tongue Tips of the Immortal Realm》 will pick up the heat. Tight handoff. As an audience with stuff to watch, Yi Xiaonan is happy. Work has more drive.

This poster isn't hard to make. Xianxia style done plenty before. But this variety show is a bit different. Sponsors are a lot (shaking voice! Besides [Yuankang] providing ingredients, platform co-sponsors. Those three lines barely fit. Besides usual sponsors—drinks, milk, yogurt, sparkling water—everything else covered. Food, clothing, housing, transport.

Yi Xiaonan, as half-insider, confirms it's the biggest lineup variety show in three years. Has hit potential... Last hit was the divorce variety show.

Aurora Entertainment's "snowball" promo method. A→B, B→C, C→D. Ring after ring of traffic. Really impressive. As a subordinate, working for Boss Sang is great. Great in every way. If possible, never quitting for life.

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Gong Yangtao: Can't leave Boss Sang for life.

The contestant boxed meals during 《Golden Spoon》 matches are actually more like gifts. Gifts to butter up Boss Sang. 《Tongue Tips of the Immortal Realm》 is the main event. Without 《Golden Spoon》's unexpected harvest, the club thought the ingredients were good quality. Placed orders. Don't underestimate the player count. Total people in a base isn't small. For [Yuankang], also a "red opening." A good omen.

So [Yuankang] sends more. Like handing out flyers. Trying to get everyone in 《Golden Spoon》 to eat [Yuankang] ingredients.

Seeing the finals coming, [Yuankang]'s reluctance matches the audience's. Time to say goodbye. Wave off 《Golden Spoon》, welcome the cooking variety show. With that slightly melancholy mood, Gong Yangtao specifically attended the 《Golden Spoon》 finals. Boss Sang is here today too.

Boss Sang's old kit. Mask + glasses. Can't tell who's real. But to be safe, Sangyu added to the usual gear. Besides the face-covering mask, glasses, a hooded sweatshirt. —Different from before. Too many people. Might be someone sharp-eyed.

Sitting with that group, everyone's first reaction seeing Sangyu should be some old man's kid. So youthful! Sitting there so casual. Not playing? Too reasonable. Gong Yangtao muttered to himself. What's the harm in Boss Sang showing his face? None, right?!

Boss Sang isn't a square where weight matches height. Doesn't touch the word "ugly." Can totally show his face. These days, corporate CEOs being discussed by audiences. Marketing. Playing fandom games. Common stuff. CEO = corporate spokesperson. Boss Sang's natural conditions are so good. Easy to step into it.

Sangyu isn't stepping into it. The "Cthulhu" state is quite satisfying. Relatively free. What if that boundary breaks? The buff stops working? Then it's over? Can't drop the cover.

This time also because it's the finals. Sampling the atmosphere. Also because DOH played well. Made top four. No need to carry. Previous venues weren't that big. But this kind of large stadium. More people. A slight shout. Has a "mountain and sea roar" feeling.

Saw netizens. Lots couldn't get tickets. Sangyu surprised. A stadium?! So many people watch 《Golden Spoon》? Sangyu smugly [sunglasses emoji]. But no choice. Next time. Next year.

Sangyu sat in the back of the inner field. Beside Gong Yangtao, and other middle-aged CEOs or young executive directors. Looks low-key. But interspersed with bodyguards. Besides disguised ones, there are "visible lines." Originally someone wanted him to present awards or speak. Asked several times. Sangyu refused once. The other party didn't get it. Went cold. One move worked. They can understand now.

Also, Sangyu specifically told the finals contestants not to do cosplay. Be serious. First edition, there's a next one. Too abstract, is that okay? This time everyone understood their place. Sangyu watched the entering teams not acting up.

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Actually the clubs have a shared understanding now. "Return to the original." 《Golden Spoon Concert》, the most important side-dish operations. Cosplay, parody, singing dancing—all external. What's internal? Of course, pro plays. Get ready—this creative contest finale. Return to truth. Replace externals with plays. Use words as weapons. Seriously get creative!

Boss Sang's reminder must also be telling them not to derail. Got it! Players with eagerness. Silently looking toward Boss Sang's direction—Boss Sang's aura. People can always spot him at a glance. Boss Sang seemed to be replying to someone's message. Looked up from phone. Met the players' eyes. Encouraging smile in his gaze. Players: "!" Sangyu: What's up?

Happy because the town where 《A Cultivator Becomes a Rural Internet Celebrity in the Modern World》 is filming is having a market day. Sangyu is a bit fickle after all. Watched 《Golden Spoon》 too much. Not as novel as at first. No worries, restocking fast. But market day!

Sangyu's family used to be in a village. Has faint memories of market days. Besides food and fun, clothes sellers, bedding sellers too. Like a mini-mall. Everything's there. Goods are home-grown, natural, super cheap. Sangyu decided—going to play.