Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen

He asked with a probing look, leaving himself an out in case the other party was all talk. That way, he could easily backtrack, casually mention it wasn't convenient to discuss further, and there would be no issue.

But others didn't know that Chu Tian was serious.

He had never even considered bluffing. Did he even need to? He was genuinely impressive—a wealth of cultural assets from an entire world. Wasn't that impressive?

Seeing Hu Zhenglun's somewhat skeptical and uneasy expression, Chu Tian decided to speak frankly.

As for copyright issues? They were all heavyweights here. Who would stoop so low as to run off and register the copyright? Wouldn't that ruin their reputation?

"Actually, it's a pretty interesting variety show that isn't available on the market yet."

What Chu Tian wanted to talk about was actually a popular variety show from his previous life, "Where Are We Going, Dad?".

This show had been a hit for several years, and the kids featured on it became national sensations.

The reason he chose this particular show was that, despite its success, producing it was incredibly demanding.

Whether it was the director, the production team, or even the guests, no one involved had an easy time.

Think about it: a group of children is harder to manage than animals. If you ask them to sit, they run off. If you ask them to catch a chicken, they're likely to wreak havoc and practically demolish a pigpen.

Calling it a chaotic free-for-all wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Such a program was taxing and labor-intensive. It was profitable, sure, but incredibly exhausting. A single shoot could wear you to a frazzle, leaving you constantly on edge—it was genuinely grueling.

A show like this wasn't suitable for him to produce himself—it was too draining, and it wouldn't be of much use to either his company's actors or Xu Qingqiu.

None of them had children, so how could they participate?

As for his future children with Xu Qingqiu? Let's not even discuss when that might be. Even if they had children, he didn't plan on putting them in front of the camera.

So, it was best to offer it to someone else, especially given the current opportunity.

It would serve to showcase his capabilities, help him deliver on Wei Liangxiao's boast, and make others regard his abilities highly, perhaps even proving useful in the future.

Of course, along with networking, money would naturally follow. He might not produce the show himself, but he could invest in it and still profit from his share of the revenue.

"The show is called 'Where Are We Going, Dad?,' and it's mainly about inviting celebrity fathers to participate with their children."

"As everyone knows, the rise of women has been a hot topic in recent years. Among household chores, childcare is a significant responsibility. So, having fathers take care of children immediately introduces a topical element."

"Moreover, most fathers aren't adept at parenting. Combined with children's lively, playful, and innocent nature, this creates content that is often both hilarious and touching."

"Additionally, it touches upon issues like 'left-behind' children and family education."

"This show can trigger wide-ranging discussions on parent-child relationships, family companionship, family education, and more. It's packed with topicality and has all the makings of a massive hit."

"As for the content, firstly..."

He started by listing some selling points and then slowly began to describe the entire program's content, operational model, filming approach, and other details.

As Chu Tian laid out his vision, the group stopped chatting and listened intently. Hu Zhenglun's eyes, in particular, lit up, and he looked eager to start filming immediately.

It wasn't just him; even Wei Liangxiao was getting antsy, desperately signaling Chu Tian.

He felt a twinge of resentment internally.

What's going on? Does love just disappear like that?

All my shows are done filming, and I'm so idle I'm just here at this gathering, shooting the breeze. Why isn't this program being offered to me?

Chu Tian had seen Wei Liangxiao's gesticulations. However, since the program wasn't intended for Wei Liangxiao—and not giving it to him was purely for Wei's own good—Chu Tian had no choice but to ignore him.

Ah, all my painstaking efforts... what a pity they're not understood.

Seeing Chu Tian ignore him, Wei Liangxiao grew anxious, his usual shrewdness momentarily deserting him. The moment Chu Tian paused, Wei Liangxiao quickly interrupted.

"Hold on a second, President Chu! I'm on your side, aren't I? We should keep good things for ourselves, shouldn't we? I happen to have no program on hand right now, so why don't I take it?"

Before Chu Tian could speak, Hu Zhenglun became agitated. He leaped up, pointed at Wei Liangxiao, and exclaimed,

"Wei! It was clearly agreed just moments ago that President Chu was giving me ideas! What does this have to do with you?"

Wei Liangxiao wouldn't stand for it. Why should it be like this? So I boasted a little, did you really have to take it seriously?

"Who agreed with you? I only said our President Chu is talented and full of ideas. I never said they were for you, did I?"

"So, he has ideas, right? But who said they were for you? This is our company's business. You stay out of it!"

Hu Zhenglun was left gasping for air, his face flushed red. After fuming silently for a moment, he turned to Chu Tian.

"President Chu, you tell us! Who is this program for? Weren't we just talking about a collaboration? If it's possible, I want this program. I'll discuss it with the station, and I promise you won't get a raw deal!"

He was all in. After toiling at the station for half his life without making a name for himself, when he went out and said he was a director, people would ask about his works, and he'd have nothing to show.

Even his wife was embarrassed to say he was a director. Now that he was finally faced with such an opportunity, how could he let it slip by?

Although the program hadn't been filmed yet, and he hadn't seen a detailed proposal, just as Chu Tian had said, the concept alone clearly possessed strong topical appeal. With just a bit of publicity, it was bound to spark huge discussions.

As long as the content wasn't subpar, it was destined to be a huge hit, perhaps even a blockbuster.