Chapter 1346: Chapter 1342: Signing the Reality Show Contract
Daniel clenched his fist in excitement when Chloe Winston agreed to participate in the reality show, making a ’yes’ gesture, and then gently said, "Miss Winston, let me know when it’s convenient for you so we can sign the contract. The production team will then discuss the details of the filming with you."
Chloe Winston scheduled a meeting at three o’clock in the afternoon at the film company to discuss the contract. After hanging up the phone, she was in a daze for a long time, feeling as if she had won the lottery; it seemed a bit unreal.
As soon as Daniel hung up the phone, he beamed with a smile and hummed a tune, quickly instructing the staff to clean the company and order several bouquets of fresh flowers.
"Daniel, it’s well-known in the industry that Chloe Winston has been issued a ban by Mr. Stewart. Our show is a variety tailored for Eliana Rhodes by Starshine Media. Inviting Chloe Winston—aren’t you slapping Mr. Stewart in the face? If he pulls out his investment, our show will be canceled. Besides, Chloe Winston is just an outdated star, what’s the point of inviting her?" The assistant director of the director team was a young man in his twenties who joined through connections to learn from Director Daniel.
"You know nothing." In high spirits, Daniel tidied up his desk while humming, "Chloe Winston has strong backing. This matter was discussed with me by Eliana Rhodes’s agent. Mr. Stewart hasn’t stepped in, so I’ll film my show, and whoever funds it is the boss."
Daniel envisioned that if his show could feature someone like Charles Taylor, a superstar of king status, along with Desmond Wood, a traffic superstar, it would take both the film and music circles by storm and undoubtedly become a hit variety show. Not to mention that Kyla Zamora is going to invest without an upper limit. Besides, Mr. Stewart is too busy with countless affairs to notice such trivial matters.
At worst, if Eliana Rhodes withdraws her investment, the recording will be canceled. With the backing of a movie emperor and Kyla Zamora, focusing on promoting Chloe Winston, resources and funds would be abundant, leading to prosperity.
"Daniel, chat with your little brother, won’t you? What’s Chloe Winston’s backing? She was banned at the height of her fame, and even Delphine Carter’s strong backing couldn’t step up for her." Assistant Director Smith shamelessly moved closer, grinning as he asked.
"Why ask so much about the affairs of aristocratic families? Just know that this young lady’s luck has arrived. Quickly go call someone to clean." Daniel laughed and cursed, shooing him out, then closed the office door, worrying about pairing up the CP (character pairing).
He had received agreements from both sides, but these two men—one a superstar, the other a musical genius and traffic idol—both wanted to pair with Chloe Winston in a CP. Neither was willing to let go, so he decided to keep it under wraps for now, draw lots and randomly pair CPs later, claiming it was the director’s group’s strategy.
At two thirty in the afternoon, Chloe Winston followed the address and found the film company. After asking the front desk and waiting for a while, she saw the director in his forties warmly welcoming her.
"Miss Winston, please come in." Daniel greeted her warmly at the office door. Chloe was somewhat overwhelmed by the attention, feeling like a substitute actor often turned away, now experiencing the thrill of a transformation.
Daniel was straightforward, explaining the details of the reality show’s content to Chloe Winston. With various variety shows booming, whether for gathering fans or revamping one’s image, they are undoubtedly the fastest way to gain followers.
"Let’s Love" is a major survival-themed, love variety program, placing artists in various harsh survival environments, where official CPs are formed, followed by survival and romance. Each episode has a shooting theme and lasts three days and two nights.
"So is this a survival show or a love show?" Chloe Winston blinked her misty eyes, somewhat puzzled, asking why a love variety would seek couples? Why involve her?
Daniel lightly coughed. Actually, the original plan for the show was a survival program, but Eliana Rhodes joined with investment, insisting on adding romantic elements to the survival theme, promising to persuade Constantine Stewart to participate. With the production team’s funds running low, they agreed and transformed it into a survival romance program.
"We survive while pursuing romance simultaneously. The production team will invite a total of eight guests, forming four CP pairs. The first episode’s theme is desert trekking. Subsequent filming environments will reference the desert environment of the first episode. Moreover, we will use live-streaming for filming, requiring interaction with the audience." Daniel looked at Chloe Winston nervously.
Chloe Winston widened her eyes. The production team was really ruthless, starting off with a harsh desert environment like this. It didn’t feel like shooting a variety show; it felt like risking the artists’ lives. Earning that 6.4 million wouldn’t be easy, but at this point, she had no way out.
"Director, is Eliana Rhodes confirmed to participate?" Chloe Winston asked.
"Currently, you and Eliana Rhodes are the two confirmed female guests of the four. As for compensation, 800,000 per episode is based on the pay for top-tier actresses. Eliana Rhodes’s pay is equal to yours, and half is prepaid, with the remainder paid after filming is complete. If Miss Winston signs the contract today, we’ll transfer 3.2 million to your account today." Daniel, gazing at the beautiful, uniquely charming woman before him, subconsciously softened his voice.
"No problem, let’s sign the contract." Chloe Winston made up her mind, picked up the pen, and elegantly signed her name.
Seeing her sign the contract, Daniel’s smile was wide, and he immediately instructed finance to transfer the funds to her.
Chloe Winston left the film company with the contract and went directly to the mall. She bought some essential survival medicine, tents, and equipment. Based on the director’s sly smile, this large-scale survival love variety show undoubtedly focused 80% on the word ’survival.’ Unsure of what traps the production team might set, she decided to prepare beforehand, better safe than sorry.
After returning home, Chloe Winston searched for many survival posts, intending to rapidly supplement her knowledge in this area before the reality show filming began.
Meanwhile, Charles Taylor and Kyla Zamora also received calls from Daniel and scheduled times to sign contracts. However, Charles Taylor participated amicably in filming, and Desmond Wood didn’t receive compensation either. Director Daniel spent 6.4 million attracting three guests: a king of superstars who never participates in variety shows, a musical genius, and today’s hottest topic queen, profiting immensely, unable to contain his laughter.
That day, Director Daniel officially announced on Weibo the participation of the national superstar Charles Taylor and musical genius Desmond Wood in the filming of the "Let’s Love" large-scale survival love reality show, while keeping the mysterious female guest unrevealed.
Once the news hit Weibo, Director Daniel’s phone was overwhelmed with calls. Celebrities who were previously impossible to invite flooded in, all eager to join the recording.
Director Daniel showed a mysterious smile, thinking it’s too late; only three slots remain. He would choose very carefully, picking the most topic-fueling, most controversial artists, ensuring this variety could blaze with success, becoming the king of shows this year.
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