Reborn As Super Heiress-Chapter 1661 - 1645: The Waters Run Deep
This important program, they actually want to hand it over entirely to a rookie like her. This made Huo Sining not very impressed with Director He Guolin. ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ.๐๐๐
However, she had no authority to speak on matters of the TV station. If she said anything else that made Director He think too much, Huo Sining would be at her witsโ end.
So, Huo Sining simply kept her mouth shut to avoid saying anything wrong and causing more misunderstandings.
After hanging up, seeing Huo Sining looking a bit awkward, Han Wen couldnโt help but ask, "Whatโs wrong? What did Director He say?"
Huo Sining recounted Director Heโs words and also talked about how her words were misunderstood by him.
Huo Sining looked conflicted, but Han Wen couldnโt help but laugh:
"It seems like the circle of people you usually associate with is too simple. In our line of work, itโs almost like politics; you canโt just take what you hear at face value. When the boss says something, you absolutely canโt think too simply. You need to think deeper and overinterpret a few times to really understand what the higher-ups mean."
"Director He probably has long been used to hearing people talk like this. Encountering someone as straightforward as you all of a suddenโhow could he possibly adapt? He probably thought you were subtly asking for power and didnโt want anyone else involved."
Huo Sining couldnโt help but protest loudly, "I swear, I didnโt mean that! I just hope he doesnโt single me out, making it awkward for me with the production team. I canโt even get along well with others!"
Han Wen laughed, "Those who know you certainly wouldnโt misunderstand like that, but Director He doesnโt even know you. He should know your background; otherwise, he wouldnโt be so cautious. Itโs precisely because of that, heโs afraid of offending you, so heโs overthinking it."
Huo Sining shook her head, looking quite troubled, "I used to think your TV industry was greatโgood money, high status, glamorous, and quite powerful. But now, I realize I was naive. Working in your field is so mentally taxing, much harder than treasure appraisal. If I had to scheme with people every day, I might go crazy."
Han Wen, who had experienced it too, nodded, "Thatโs just how it is, different trades have different tricks. This industry is indeed complicated, but once youโre in, you have to adapt to its survival rules."
Then, Han Wen paused and smiled, "But anyway, the issue is resolved, and Director He is quite efficient. Heโs swift and decisive; no wonder Ke Zhenyue looked so furious just now. Turns out his director position was snatched."
Huo Sining hesitated, as she was used to leaving some room for maneuver, not wanting to push too hard. This approach made her uneasy, "Isnโt this too much..."
Han Wen was dismissive:
"People like that need a lesson to feel the pain! Ke Zhenyueโs character is problematic, narrow-minded and vengeful. Itโs deserved that he was dismissed! If we played it down, let it slide, and you had to continue working with him, who knows what trouble might eventually erupt."
Han Wen was indignant yet made a point, and the more Huo Sining thought about it, the more she agreed.
As a guest host, she didnโt fawn over Ke Zhenyue, didnโt give him any perks, and even bypassed him for the naming rights directly with the crew, essentially sidelining him and costing him a lot of money. This grudge wasnโt something Ke Zhenyue would easily let go of, and if he continued as the chief director, she couldnโt predict what heโd pull next.
Thinking this, Huo Sining didnโt feel the need for sympathy. This wasnโt initiated by her; she hadnโt played any tricks. It was all Ke Zhenyueโs doing, so she felt no guilt in this matter.
Han Wen was initially quite steamed, but seeing the matter resolved quickly and cleanly, she felt significantly relieved and immediately picked up the phone to call the headquarters:
"Old Zhao, whatโs going on there? Didnโt we agree that Tentative Studio was scheduled for recording today? How did someone else take it? Which station doesnโt follow rules? Hurry up and remove them. Tentative Studioโs program is urgent; many leaders highly emphasize it. At this critical point, your headquarters shouldnโt be so reckless and hold us back!"
On the other end, after saying something, Han Wen impatiently replied:
"Enough, I wonโt buy that. Just have them leave, and if theyโre not happy, let them argue with the station director. Iโm telling you, Tentative Studioโs program this time has even been reviewed by Chief Qin Lianshan himself, and the Publicity Department is very concerned. If the program isnโt recorded in time and problems arise, donโt say I didnโt warn you."
The other side seemed doubtful after hearing this, and Han Wen sneered, "Is it true? Find out for yourself. Iโm only asking for the studio; the rest is up to you. If I donโt hear back in five minutes, Iโm washing my hands of it."
After hanging up, Han Wen looked quite pleased and said to Huo Sining, "Letโs go back and record the program."
Huo Sining looked surprised, "Wasnโt the studio taken? Theyโve agreed to give it back?"
Han Wen laughed, "They wouldnโt dare not to. Tentative Studio at CCTV really doesnโt have much clout, being documentaries and educational films with low ratings. Thatโs why theyโre often bullied in the station, but with you involved, they wouldnโt dare be reckless."
Huo Sining broke into a sweat, "My status isnโt that useful, is it? I donโt even have much contact with the TV industry."
Han Wen looked at Huo Sining like she was clueless, "Are you really that naive or just pretending? CCTV is directly tied to the government. Youโre part of the Gu Family and on top of that, Chief Luโs...with your status, who would dare offend you? I didnโt even mention it; if I had, forget about the current studio. Theyโd probably clear the entire Walk of Fame studio for you."
Huo Sining shook her head, "This isnโt about my own strength. If I have to rely on the Gu Family and Lu Familyโs status, Iโd rather not. I donโt want to flaunt that identity."
