Fang Yunshan wanted to sign Cheng Lang at 800,000 per episode. But Cheng Lang obviously wasn't going to sell himself cheap!
"Producer Fang, hold on. I don't know much about the going rates for variety shows like yours. Let me ask someone." With that, Cheng Lang hung up without waiting for Fang Yunshan to respond.
The program staff all stared eagerly at Cheng Lang.
Under everyone's burning gazes, Cheng Lang called General Manager Lü. He mainly asked about his current online buzz and popularity, and what appearance fee would be appropriate per episode if he joined a variety show.
General Manager Lü burst out laughing and asked Cheng Lang over the phone, "How much do you want?"
Shamelessly, Cheng Lang said, "If it were up to me, I'd at least be worth the price of a first-tier celebrity!"
General Manager Lü said with a smile, "That confidence is exactly what I admire about you."
Still, the value of a first-tier celebrity could not be measured merely by the level of online discussion during a particular period. It required an extremely complex set of standards, including professional evaluations of a person's body of work, image management, and many other factors. Of course, Cheng Lang had no need for that.
In the end, General Manager Lü made Cheng Lang a suggestion. "Why don't you estimate it based on your value in White Jade Capital? That'll be easier for the program team to accept."
That was not a bad idea. Cheng Lang smiled. "Thank you, General Manager Lü. When I get back to X City, I'll find time to treat you to dinner."
After hanging up, Cheng Lang called Fang Yunshan again. "Then let's make it two million! I'll take a little loss, and you'll make a little profit. We're partners, after all!"