The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

Chapter 80: My Brother's Joke Session

Shen Jian's words silenced everyone.

Why does this person always focus on things that are different from others?

When choosing a variety show, shouldn't the first things to consider be the genre, the difficulty of the content, the requirements, and whether it matches one's own personality?

He's the opposite; all he cares about is money.

Besides, is 800,000 too little?

How much respect do you expect from others?

Lin Youyou: "Actually, 800,000 is quite a lot! This is Tencent, a major company, not some small company like Calbee."

Shen Jian shook his head: "Xiao You, you're still too young."

Lin Youyou straightened her back defiantly: "What do you mean?"

"You don't."

"???"

Yang Tianzhen: "Pfft~"

Ryogi: "!"

The air fell silent instantly.

A few seconds later.

Lin Youyou realized what was happening and her face turned bright red with anger: "President Yang! Look at him!"

Yang Tianzhen quickly coughed twice: "Alright, alright, I think we can discuss the price again. If we can increase it a little, that would be the best."

"Shen Jian, are you sure you want to participate in 'Comedy Star Night'? Do you know how difficult this variety show is? Sketch comedy is completely different from stand-up comedy."

Shen Jian: "Sister Yang, will I be able to get any film or television drama opportunities in the next few months? Or perhaps better performance-based variety shows?"

Yang Tianzhen and Liang Mu looked at each other.

They then shook their heads.

As for minor, unimportant roles, you could just ask any production crew for a line or two and get a small screen time, and that wouldn't be a problem.

But that would be too beneath me, and I wouldn't get paid for it, plus it would waste my time.

Although Shen Jian doesn't have any big name status in the industry right now, he definitely has a lot of influence and popularity.

There's absolutely no need for that. Just because you want to try acting doesn't mean you can just find any production crew and force yourself into it.

Even if it's time to enter the film and television industry, at the very least, one should find a suitable and good role as a stepping stone to pave the way for entering the industry.

This is the analysis.

It seems that "Comedians' Wonderful Night" is really suitable for Shen Jian's current situation.

First of all, the show isn't just asking you to record one episode; it's for the entire season.

This means that there will be at least several months of screen time and opportunities to perform.

Secondly, Shen Jian's past image as an illiterate internet celebrity, or his current persona as a stand-up comedian, both seem to have some connection to comedy.

Aside from the acting issues, everything else is quite fitting and reasonable.

If they can seize this opportunity, they can become popular again.

That might allow us to launch a second phase of marketing for him from the perspective of "comedy".

Among the resources of Yixin Entertainment's A-signed clients, especially in the film and television sector, there are still quite a few comedy projects.

Moreover, the company doesn't have many artists or actors developing in this direction.

It might be a good choice.

"Since you're confident, let's give it a try," Yang Tianzhen said.

Shen Jian: "Thank you, Sister Yang."

Yang Tianzhen nodded: "We will talk to Tencent again in the next few days. If they can't increase the price in the end, I will decide to accept their offer."

Liangmu: "Actually, as long as the traffic is large enough, you have the leverage to talk about money."

Shen Jian: "Understood."

Ryogi: 「!!!」

Yang Tianzhen: "What do you know?"

Shen Jian: "Traffic volume."

Yang Tianzhen: "Don't do anything reckless!"

Liangmu quickly added, "I meant to say, wait a bit longer. Your performance will generate even more buzz when the later episodes of the talk show air. I didn't mean for you to do anything."

Shen Jian smiled slightly: "Don't worry, you know me. I'm the best at understanding traffic."

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I left Yang Tianzhen's office.

Shen Jian took Lin Youyou and the others to get something to drink.

After all, I just offended the fairy, so I definitely need to coax her.

As for negotiating the price later...

Then they won't need to participate.

Yang Tianzhen and Liang Mu will find a way to reply.

With the promise of extra money to save face, Shen Jian believed that with Sister Yang's many years of experience in the entertainment industry, there shouldn't be any problem.

Half an hour later.

Please have the girls finish their milk tea.

Shen Jian chose to go straight home.

That's what it's like to be a celebrity.

When there are announcements or filming commitments, I'm as busy as a dog.

But if there are no announcements and no acting opportunities, then there's really nothing to do.

I just got home.

I unexpectedly received a WeChat message from Ma Sichun.

[Ma Sichun: Little brother, what are you doing? I watched your show yesterday, it was super good!]

Shen Jian hasn't chatted with Ma Sichun in recent days.

She was quite busy with work, so we didn't contact each other.

Shen Jian typed a reply.

[Shen Jian: Haha, Sister Chun, you flatter me. Aren't you busy lately?]

[Ma Sichun: Yeah, I just got back from the film set. Yesterday I took my friend to watch your show, and she laughed so hard, she's been asking to meet you.]

[Shen Jian: No way, Sister Chun, there's been so much gossip lately, I don't want to be trending.]

[Ma Sichun: LOL, what are you talking about? Would I introduce someone like that to you? I'm talking about the girls in the industry. Remember last time I said I'd introduce you to Li Yi?]

[Shen Jian: Oh right, did you say that Sister Li wanted to get to know me?]

[Ma Sichun: She's even more of a homebody than me. Aside from filming, she doesn't socialize much. Mainly because she doesn't have many interesting people to keep her entertained. How about I create a group chat so we can all get to know each other?]

[Shen Jian: Okay, go ahead and pull it.]

Li Yi, Shen Jian had seen some of her performances.

Actually, the character that left the deepest impression on me was not the chicken leg girl in "Joy of Life", but Tian Xiao'e in "White Deer Plain".

His acting skills are, of course, beyond question.

However, they have kept a low profile and have always seemed to fall just short of becoming top-tier celebrities over the years.

The ratings and reviews for "A Smile Follows the Song" in the first half of the year were also quite good.

But it remains lukewarm at best.

Shen Jian guessed that perhaps that was just his personality.

Ma Sichun met her on the variety show "Divas Hit the Road".

Actually, the people in this season all get along very well.

Besides the two of them, there were also Na-young, Chen Shu, Zhang Wanyi, and others.

[Notification: You have been added to the group chat]

[My Brother's Joke Show (3)]

[Ma Sichun @ Li Jian: Hey, this is my younger brother, @Shen Jian.]

[Ma Sichun: Shen Jian, this is @Li Yi, you can just call her Sister Yi.]

[Shen Jian: (*^▽^*) Hello, Sister Li! I'm Shen Jian, and I wanted to see you!]

[Li Yi: Hello, hello, Shen Jian, isn't it a bit too sudden to create a group chat all of a sudden?]

[Ma Sichun: It's okay, this kid has a thick skin. He's just like his stand-up comedy persona.]

[Li Yi: Haha, Shen Jian, your stand-up comedy was really good! I can still laugh out loud.]

[Shen Jian: Sister, you're too kind. I'm actually a newbie too; I just got lucky.]

[Li Yi: That's even more impressive. I admire your courage. If I were to speak on stage, I definitely wouldn't be able to.]

[Ma Sichun: I'm not very good at it either.]

[Shen Jian: If you feel you can't do it, I suggest you all go for a walk in the streets.]

[Ma Sichun: Shall we go for a walk?]

[Li Yi: Why?]

[Shen Jian: Once you're on the street, you're a pedestrian.]

[Li Yi: Pedestrian... Hahaha, it's starting already? This is hilarious.]

[Ma Sichun: Hey, how was it? I told you, it's worth getting to know this younger brother. It's not fun chatting in the group anymore, he just laughed.]

[Li Yi: Haha, really, it's so nice to meet you, Shen Jian.]

[Shen Jian: It's my pleasure. If you're ever unhappy in the future, feel free to come to me!]

[Maschin: Absolutely.]

[Li Yi: Haha, I really want to bring Sister Na and the others in too.]

[Ma Sichun: I think that's a good idea. From now on, we can all listen to my brother's jokes together.]

[Shen Jian: Uh…]