Chapter 125: A New Record in Variety Show Ratings
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Jiang Yan’s news arrived sooner than expected! Not long after Su Chen finished chatting with Lü Yuanqing, he received a call.
“So? Are you really inviting me to the Golden Melody Awards?” Su Chen asked half-jokingly.
He had thought Jiang Yan would respond flirtatiously and joke around a bit, but to his surprise, she was unusually serious.
“That’s right! I just got notified by the company today that I must attend this year’s Golden Melody Awards!”
“Your two songs are the lead singles on my album, the most important tracks. If I win, the award will definitely be for one of those two.”
“So as the composer, you have to come with me!”
Su Chen chuckled softly but didn’t immediately agree.
“Alright, let me think about it. See if I have any other important plans then.”
Hearing Su Chen’s reply, Jiang Yan grew a bit anxious.
“Don’t say that!”
“You also saw in the group chat that Brother Qing’s analysis was pretty accurate. There’s a very high chance I’ll win this time. How can you not go?”
“Besides, you’ve always been writing songs and haven’t really mingled with people in the industry much. It’s good to get some exposure.”
“I’ll introduce you to some friends then! That way you can have your own circle in the industry.”
Jiang Yan’s certainty piqued Su Chen’s curiosity.
If she was so sure, could it be true—as Lü Yuanqing had said—that her Golden Melody Award was almost guaranteed?
“How come you’re so confident?”
Jiang Yan paused briefly, then lowered her voice.
“Since we’re at this point, I won’t hide it from you!”
“This was supposed to be confidential, but I don’t care anymore. I’ll tell you, just keep it to yourself!”
“The latest update I got is that the Golden Melody Award will very likely be given to me this year.”
“This news came from higher-ups.”
“So…”
Jiang Yan didn’t finish, but Su Chen understood what she meant.
The higher-ups had either already secured the win or gotten advance intel.
No matter how it was arranged, this was basically a done deal.
As for why the higher-ups weren't outright certain, perhaps it was just their habit.
People like them never say anything is completely certain—they always leave an escape route.
Just take it as it is.
Su Chen recalled the previous arrangements surrounding the award.
If nothing major had changed, the composer of the Golden Melody Award-winning song was very likely to be named Best Composer of the Year.
So it seemed there was no choice but to attend the Golden Melody Awards this time!
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“How’s it going? Found anything?”
In the office of a certain leader at Shanghai TV Station.
“We found it. The planner of the show ‘China’s Good Voice’ is named Su Chen.”
“He graduated last year from Jiangcheng Academy of Arts, majoring in composition, and reportedly works as a composer at a small entertainment company.”
“Based on what we’ve gathered, he hasn’t been involved in variety show planning before; this should be his first.”
“Hmm?”
The leader frowned upon hearing this.
How was that possible?
Could a newcomer produce such a program?
And across disciplines too?
Was he extraordinarily gifted?
He didn’t believe it!
There must be some important detail missing!
Perhaps sensing the leader’s skepticism, the reporting staff hurried to add:
“But…”
“But what?” the leader asked sharply.
“But he’s had some achievements in other fields!”
“Oh? Tell me more! Which field?”
“Composition?”
Hearing this, the leader’s voice noticeably rose.
“That’s right! He apparently has a close relationship with Jiang Yan. Previously…”
Even someone as composed as this leader was somewhat taken aback by the vivid description.
He hadn’t expected this connection with Jiang Yan!
Suppressing his curiosity, he continued analyzing logically.
“So, Jiang Yan serving as a mentor is likely due to their relationship.”
“And the ability to bring in Lü Yuanqing and resources from Zhenan Satellite TV probably came through Jiang Yan’s mediation!”
“So the core figures in this matter are just two: Su Chen and Jiang Yan!”
“Still, it’s hard to understand how a newcomer could plan something of this caliber on his first try!”
After pondering briefly, the leader quickly made a decision.
“Arrange a meeting with Su Chen. I want to reach out privately first.”
“Uh… the reason for the meeting is…”
“There’s an important project at Shanghai TV Station. We’re interested in collaboration and want to discuss it further.”
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Upon hearing this, the subordinate immediately went to make arrangements.
But just as he stood up, the leader called him back.
“Wait!”
“There’s one more thing. Organize all teams to study the show ‘China’s Good Voice’ thoroughly and repeatedly.”
“Let’s review it at least three times, then gather for a brainstorming session to see if any good ideas come up!”
“We can’t just wait passively anymore!”
“This might be a turning point for the revival of domestic variety shows!”
Meanwhile, at other provincial stations.
Especially those ranked close to Zhenan Satellite TV, without exception they were doing these two things:
Analyzing competing programs and collecting creative ideas!
Assigning personnel to investigate and connect with the ‘China’s Good Voice’ team at Zhenan Satellite TV, trying to establish good relations and seek cooperation!
Their ultimate goal was one thing only: not to fall behind in this wave!
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On January 8, the second episode of ‘China’s Good Voice’ officially aired.
After a week of growing buzz, the show had become the main topic of casual conversation.
Whether office workers or others, people would casually chat about it during their free moments.
Even on the way to buy groceries, one could occasionally hear market vendors discussing it.
Like someone’s son or daughter suddenly becoming famous through the show.
True or not, from this perspective, ‘China’s Good Voice’ had truly reached the grassroots.
In such a fervent atmosphere, when the episode aired on the evening of the 8th, the ratings soared immediately to 4.1%.
Just a hair’s breadth from the historical record!
According to plan, the first season of ‘China’s Good Voice’ was divided into 12 episodes, with the first four being blind auditions.
So there was no risk of losing freshness after the blind audition phase.
Instead, as the audience base expanded, viewership continued to climb steadily.
Ten minutes into the broadcast,
The ratings jumped to 4.2%,
Matching Mango TV’s record!
Twenty minutes later,
Viewership surged to 4.3%.
The variety show’s multi-year rating record was broken!