Stepping in

"Boss, this request is way too high!"

"Boss, you can make any demands you want, but at least be reliable! There's no way someone like that exists!"

Conference Room, the staff were full of complaints.

The middle-aged man, however, remained adamant and refused to budge.

"Talent is the bottom line, but popularity is also essential! Our show, 'Actors Please Take Your Place,' is supposed to be high-quality. If we don't have any exciting moments and just make those boring things, who will watch our show?"

"If you can't recruit amateurs, then go and hire celebrities and established Director!"

Hearing this, everyone present became even more depressed.

"Boss, those famous ones are even worse. Let's not even talk about anything else. Those young idols in the Entertainment Industry can complain endlessly if they get a fever, and they can cause a fire in the Kitchen just by cooking. Who are we going to hire to take care of these people who can't even tell the difference between the four basic skills and the five basic skills?"

"Why would those who are truly capable come to a small program like ours?"

Upon hearing this, the Boss immediately became conflicted.

He understood that his demands were indeed excessive, but what could he do?

If the show continues to be so half-hearted, there probably won't be a second season!

By then, everyone will be starving!

Just as everyone was complaining bitterly, a laugh suddenly rang out from inside the room.

The Boss, who was on the verge of a volcanic eruption, slammed his hand on the table, nearly smashing the cup.

"Laughing? Who's laughing? Is it really that funny that the show is going out of business?"

The atmosphere in the Conference Room was tense.

In the deathly silence, a young man stood up tremblingly.

"Boss, I was wrong..."

The middle-aged man stared intently at the young man.

"What are you laughing at? Tell everyone, let them laugh too! Everyone's trying to figure something out, and you're not only slacking off, but you even dare to laugh?"

Seeing that his Boss was furious, the young man was so frightened that he almost cried.

Just then, his gaze swept over the phone, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Boss, I wasn't slacking off. I was actually trying to figure out a solution as you suggested. Look at this guy!"

As he spoke, he immediately handed over his phone and opened Xu Yi's short drama.

"This person is incredibly talented! A new Director's first short drama project has already garnered two to three million views and hundreds of thousands of shares in just one day!"

Millions of clicks, hundreds of thousands of shares?

The middle-aged man was startled; this was even higher than the data from their most exciting segment in the first season.

This is a newcomer's first short drama, and they're already amazing!

As a veteran in the film and television industry, the middle-aged man knows best the value of this profession.

Whether a person is capable or not can be determined in just a few seconds.

However, he was stunned after he opened the short drama.

Three minutes, then three minutes, then three minutes again...

Before I knew it, half an hour had passed.

Light and shadow, the Actor's performance, the set design, the depth of the plot, and the pacing of the story!

Each and every single aspect that can be discussed individually is almost flawless.

Holy crap, this is a newbie's first project? Is this some kind of pro creating a new account and crashing into a newbie zone?

"Is it really true?"

After watching the short drama, the middle-aged man suddenly had a bold idea.

If he hires this expert to film, how could his show not be a huge hit?

By then, he will be the most sought-after variety show producer in Magic City!

"Boss, what are you looking at?"

Seeing that the Boss was engrossed in watching, the others also became curious.

After watching for a few minutes, they were also completely shocked.

Is this really something a newcomer could produce?

"Xu Yi, who is this person? Have you heard of him?"

"I think I've heard of him before. I remember him as a very entertaining internet celebrity. Why is he making short dramas now?"

"This is outrageous! Have you guys seen this Actor? I think her name is Xu Yu. She used to be an unknown Actor. How did she get trained so well?"

The short drama, which lasted half an hour, was over in the blink of an eye.

It was only then that they realized the short drama had an open ending; the suspenseful story didn't reveal the secret at the end, but left plenty of room for imagination.

In any other story, this would be considered a stroke of genius. However, for those who watched the short film, it left them scratching their heads, wishing they could grab Xu Yi, pull off his socks, and tickle his feet until they died!

Damn it!

That Director named Xu Yi is absolutely despicable!

We don't want an open ending; we want a complete revelation!

Did the main character die in the end?

Are you deliberately keeping us awake by not finishing your story?

The middle-aged man slammed his hand on the table, and the meeting resumed.

"I feel I'm too old and can step down and hand over the reins to someone more capable."

"The organization has decided that he will replace me. Please vote."

Vote?

Throw a bullshit!

This program, this company, all belong to you, Boss!

Now that you've spoken, who would dare vote against it? Wouldn't that be deliberately asking for trouble?

"It seems I still have a lot of authority, and I'm very pleased."

The middle-aged man put away the dismissal approval form and nodded in satisfaction.

After a busy night, while everyone else was still asleep, Xu Yi had already woken up and diligently went to deliver food.

Sleep?

Sleep my ass!

Youth of the new era must strive!

Xu Yi had just stepped out of a bar filled with beautiful women when he received a call from the film crew Actors Please Take Your Place.

Who?

Who is interfering with my efforts?

Xu Yi was furious and picked up the phone, ready to yell at someone.

"Excuse me, are you Director Xu Yi? We are the Production Crew of 'Actors Please Take Your Place Seats.' We'd like to ask if you are available to Director our show!"

"Um?"

Am I that famous already? It's only been a day, and people have already discovered my talent?

Xu Yi's eyes lit up.

Going to the film set is much more fun than going to Du Rufeng's place, isn't it?

"Of course I'm available!"

Half a day later, with the help of Wu Qian and Xu Xin, Xu Yi finally understood the situation of the film crew that had asked him to be the Director.

What? It's not a movie or TV series, it's just a variety show where Actor are directed to film.

Two episodes of this show have already been filmed. The first episode was a trial run. If it went well, the third episode could attract more investment. If it didn't go well, everyone would go their separate ways.

Xu Yi was stunned when he heard this.

This Boss trusts him way too much, entrusting him with such an important task?

In the Actors Please Take Your Place, the most important characters are arguably the Actor.

However, after filming two episodes, the middle-aged man realized that the Director was actually the most important person; only with a good Director could a hit be produced.

Therefore, he fulfilled all of Xu Yi's requests.

When Xu Yi suggested that Xu Yu, Gu Yan, and others join the program, he didn't hesitate for a moment.

Seeing the other party's support, what could Xu Yi say? He did it! He filmed, and although the effect was somewhat there, it was still unsatisfactory.

In the second phase, the official phase began. Although some improvements were made and some changes were implemented, it was still not very good.

The third episode, which is the part that will be filmed next, becomes a matter of life and death!