"I started out as an intern and then became a permanent employee . A few months ago, I was put in charge of an independent program that NBC is counting on a lot . "
Qin Guan understood and asked Wang to open his personal lounge so they could have a private conversation .
"Come in . Don't worry, I'm done working for today . No one will bother us here . "
"Thank you!" Fu Shen relaxed . "This is about trust for me . I have never embarrassed our college during my career . My superiors think very highly of my abilities . However, I was assigned a difficult task this time . "
"Really? What is it? And what's the problem?"
"You must have heard of 'Project Runway' . You are a member of the fashion circle after all . It's an avant-garde talent show for fashion designers that involves designing, tailoring and presenting one's creations on the runway . The audience witnesses the whole process . It's a program that requires high expertise . "
"I know . It's really popular in the fashion circle . It's been airing for three seasons, right? I have heard so many complaints about NBC from my partners and companies . Your program has increased the ambitions of every trainee and assistant and seized them away . They have all left their positions to start their own businesses . "
Fu Shen nodded . "Yes . Our original intention was to help talented designers . As you know, the circle hasn't been very welcoming lately . So many good designers have to work hard for very long in order to succeed, because they lack work experience or an impressive resume . Opportunities are very rare for them . This occupation requires inspiration, not experience . The circle is not friendly towards greenhands and amateurs though . "
"Our program provides them with an open, fair environment . Young designers have been taking advantage of this chance . The show will go on despite the resistance of the fashion circle . That's not the reason I'm here today though . "
Qin Guan handed him a cup of spring tea . "It's from China . Have a taste . "
"Thank you . "
"I know brands are not obstructing the show, Fu Shen . A lot of top brands are paying attention to it after all . Even the organizer of the New York Fashion Week is . Anyway, you have created a platform for American designers that aim to work for top brands . "
Fu Shen nodded and took a sip of his jasmine tea .
"Up until the third season, we had sponsors from all directions, including the New York Fashion Week . I've come here today because the program does not belong to NBC . We bought it from another company . "
"We signed a five-year contract, but the station offered a low price . As a result, when the second season became popular, the producers were somewhat unsatisfied . They believe that NBC has not contributed to the show . They think they should be given credit for its popularity, so they asked for an increase of the original offer . If we don't agree, they will make an offer to another TV station . "
To be honest, this story reminded Qin Guan of "The Ugly Duckling" . The producer wanted to gain more from a show that had unexpectedly turned into a swan . It was unfair, but understandable . All businessmen cared about profit . Everyone was just trying to maximize their personal benefit .
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