Chapter 3841: Chapter 3829: A Grand Occasion

Because of the naming conference, Lin Yi got up early to go to work the next day.

The location of the naming conference was set at the hotel next to the TV station.

Besides their group, Zhao Jing also brought in other colleagues from the department.

Among them was 18, to have them capture some related content to warm up the program.

But the people who came were far more than just them; Wang Minji and Li Wei also came early to join in the fun or, more precisely, to watch the spectacle.

After arriving, the two didn’t go upstairs immediately but stood on the first floor, wanting to see the specifics of the naming conference, making it easier to add insult to injury.

"The lineup is quite grand; they’ve even rolled out a red carpet," Li Wei scoffed.

"They’re just making a show of it; in a moment, only a few people will show up, awkwardly say a few words, and it’ll wrap up haphazardly," Wang Minji said, smoking.

"Time is almost up, and I haven’t seen many people yet. Maybe there really aren’t many coming."

"I’ve already contacted people in our circle and told them about the show. I heard some are already planning not to sponsor."

Li Wei smiled, "Once the show airs, if we buy some troll army to stir up some scandal, it will be difficult for the program to recover, and it might even get canceled."

"That’s quite possible indeed."

"But I’m curious now, how much sponsorship do you think their show will eventually secure?"

"Around 5 million, at most not exceeding 10 million."

"That much?" Li Wei was surprised.

"No matter what, Zhao Jing does have some connections. Getting some sponsorship money shouldn’t be a problem."

"But her influence is mostly in social media; in the variety show sector, she might not have that much sway, right?"

"Don’t forget, she has Zhang Qingyu behind her. With his connections in the circle, a few phone calls could get some company bosses to give a little face; securing a few million is possible."

"But even so, it would only barely cover their costs; the station would have been busy for nothing," Li Wei said.

"That’s about it," Wang Minji said:

"In this regard, we can’t do much. Our current task is to make the show good and raise the ratings. As long as the gap is big enough, the other leaders at the station will see what they’re really capable of and also can reevaluate my abilities."

"Then I’ll congratulate you in advance. When you get promoted, don’t forget to treat me to a drink."

"Haha, no problem."

The two stood in the hotel lobby watching the spectacle.

At this moment, a young couple walked in and found Zhao Yuhuan, who was in charge of reception.

"Hello, could you tell me where the ’Time Concert’ naming conference is being held?"

"Excuse me, which company are you from? I need to make a note."

"We’re from Wanshan Dairy."

"Alright, take the elevator to the third floor, turn left after you exit, just keep walking, and someone will be there to welcome you."

"Okay, thank you."

Seeing the two sponsors coming, Wang Minji and Li Wei exchanged a look.

Wanshan Dairy is the largest dairy company in the country and a Fortune 500 company, an undoubted industry leader.

The two never dreamed that such a big company would come to the naming conference.

"If I recall correctly, during our naming conference, we never invited companies like this."

Wang Minji nodded with an unpleasant expression; it made him feel slapped in the face.

"They must really have some skills, managing to connect with such companies," Li Wei said.

"Maybe they used their personal networks to bring them in for the count, just to show up, then have the smaller companies foot the bill."

Li Wei nodded, "Such maneuvers are quite common in this circle."

Soon, more people started coming in one after another.

"Excuse me, which company are you from? Please come and register."

"We’re from Huashuo Electronics."

"We’re from Pepsi."

"We’re from the Douyin Department..."

Seeing the multitude of companies arriving, the two stood frozen, bewildered.

"What’s going on? Why are so many big companies coming?"

They looked at each other, both trying to figure out what was happening.

In their eyes, this was entirely impossible.

Some companies weren’t even producing essential consumer goods and weren’t fit for advertising on variety shows.

But even so, many such companies still came, leaving the two at a loss.

One after another, over twenty companies arrived at the venue, each a renowned industry leader.

Additionally, dozens of smaller companies also came flocking in.

Wang Minji didn’t look too good, clenching his fist tightly, his molars almost ground to dust.

Every time he saw someone, he hoped they were there for something else, but each time he was disappointed; they were all there for the naming conference.

If it were just one or two big companies, it could be said they were brought in for the show.

But with so many people coming, it’s hardly possible; neither Zhao Jing nor Zhang Qingyu wielded such influence.

"Things don’t look too good, let’s head to the venue and see," Li Wei said with a furrowed brow.

"Let’s go!"

In the hotel’s third-floor venue, Zhao Jing was making final preparations for the naming conference.

Zhao Jing was especially businesslike today, her hair neatly tied up, wearing a beige pencil skirt and black stockings, with light makeup, looking more dazzling than usual.

"Director, things aren’t looking good," Ma Guotao walked over, his expression serious.

"What’s wrong?"

"The two companies I contacted earlier just called to say they weren’t coming."

"Not coming! Which two companies?"

"Huayou Food and Senyu Mineral Water."

Zhao Jing frowned, "I remember you mentioned in a previous meeting that both companies were interested in sponsorship, right?"

If it were other irrelevant companies, it wouldn’t matter if they didn’t come.

But if the intended sponsors don’t show, it would be a significant loss.

Ma Guotao nodded helplessly, "We talked over the phone just last night, saying they’d come today with a budget of around 1 million, but suddenly they called to say they’re not coming, it’s giving me a headache."

This was the news Zhao Jing least wanted to hear. With already few attendees at the naming conference, if the intended sponsors withdrew, the blow to the program would be enormous.

"Director!"

Chu Hao came running over from a distance, looking sheepish at Zhao Jing.

"There’s a problem."

"Let me guess, the manufacturers planning to sponsor aren’t coming either?"

Chu Hao was surprised, "You already know?"

Zhao Jing rubbed her forehead, not knowing what to say.

"Old Ma’s situation is the same as yours; the people he brought in aren’t coming either."

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