Chapter 29: Keep it original!

When registering, Song Ming asked Shi Shi what name she wanted. Shi Shi didn't think for long and told her to call herself Tu Ming. Shi Shi had gradually adapted to life here, but she constantly reminded herself not to forget that she was walking a newly pioneering path, to remember her bottom line, and not to let the system's "feeding" make her arrogant and lose herself.

When Song Ming and Shi Shi were choosing a location for the company, "The Wind Rises" and "Decent" surged to the top of the hot song charts and new song charts at a visible speed, with an unstoppable momentum.

Wang Jinsheng called again: "What have you thought about what I mentioned before?"

"Let's sign the follow-up contract next week when we record the third episode. Of course I'd like to."

Shi Shi only signed a three-episode contract to participate in the show, and she would be eliminated at the end of the three episodes. However, given the current situation, as long as she doesn't underperform in the next episode, she has no chance of being eliminated. Of course, this isn't a true competitive show, so she could withdraw for personal reasons, and the production team wouldn't be criticized.

The premise is that the viewership ratings will not be affected.

The problem now is that Shi Shi's departure will definitely affect the ratings.

His show doesn't have any vulgar drama or melodramatic plot twists. If he gets rid of someone as popular as Shi Shi, what will happen to his ratings?

Wang Jinsheng has already told Shi Shi that if she agrees to continue until the final episode, her appearance fee will increase sixfold. Currently, Shi Shi earns 50,000 yuan per episode; if she continues to participate, she can earn 300,000 yuan per episode.

Three hundred thousand sounds like a small amount, considering that Fu Zhixu's performances easily start at a million. Don't even think about getting him to appear on variety shows without a substantial sum.

Fu Zhixu is a top star, while Shi Shi is just an ordinary person.

Did Wang Jinsheng raise the price so much just to get Shi Shi to renew her contract? Of course not.

In episode 5, he added a segment called "Celebrity Duet," where the celebrities who recommended the contestants would help with a duet. This wouldn't be a big deal for others, but Shi Shi was recommended by her ex-husband. An ex-wife and ex-husband singing together again... Wang Jinsheng didn't even dare to imagine the ratings! The prerequisite was... Shi Shi's cooperation.

Shi Shi was reluctant to agree, but Song Ming told her a harsh reality: Fu Zhixu had been at the top of the entertainment industry for three years, and the "best ex-wife" statement alone was not enough to garner attention from him.

“This price is very good; even third-tier celebrities would fight tooth and nail for this job. Besides, it’s a win-win situation for both you and Fu Zhixu,” Song Ming said.

Song Ming was worried that Shi Shi would be offended, since she wasn't in the entertainment industry. Unexpectedly, Shi Shi readily agreed.

Just kidding! She's not the original owner of this body; she wouldn't have those kinds of emotions when she sees Fu Zhixu. It's just business, right? As long as the money's right, she'll mate even with cats and dogs!

Shi Shi was quite surprised that Song Ming agreed, but having an adaptable boss was always a good thing for her: "What do you plan to sing?"

This week's duet is quite difficult. We can't sing love songs, otherwise what would it mean if the two of them had been divorced for so long?

"Oh, you don't need to worry about that. The song is already prepared."

"It's not still an original work, is it!?"

"Of course, otherwise how would I have the courage to start a company?"

"So you're planning to sing all your original songs until the end of the show!"

"Of course."

Song Ming was shocked. She had been in the industry for so long that she naturally knew what those "talented men and women" promoted by entertainment companies were all about!