The original host had negotiated with the production team and was supposed to receive a character fee of two hundred thousand.
But in reality shows, the guest's appearance fee is paid after recording, while the character fee must be given in advance!
The worse the character and the less willing others are to take it on, the faster the finance department will make the payment, fearing the other party might back out.
Yan Yueqing learned from her memory, "Isn't this a rule that's become an industry standard? Why haven't I received this money in my account yet, from the first to the fourth episode? Could someone be sabotaging it?"
Li Manman's face froze slightly, "What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Yan Yueqing gave her a mocking glance.
Li Manman was an artist signed by Zhongxing a few years ago, related to Director Yang, and became a key person to promote upon joining the company. Unfortunately, despite heavy investment, she never became popular, so this year her agent specifically arranged for her to join this show, even arranging for Yan Yueqing to play a supporting role, all to promote her!
However, for some unknown reason, Li Manman, who had some say in the company, demanded the finance department withhold the character fee.
The matter was done extremely covertly!
But judging by Yan Yueqing's expression, she clearly knew it all!
Li Manman huffed, "Without any concrete evidence, don't spout nonsense!"
Seeing she wouldn't admit it, Yan Yueqing spread her hands, "Well, I haven't signed a contract for the character fee with the production team. Without the money, why should you care what I do on the show?"
"You!" Li Manman gritted her teeth, "This is shameless! Let's see which production team will dare to hire you after this!"
"The production team won't care about that much," Yan Yueqing said with a lifted corner of her lips, cutting to the core, "What they want is for the show to be a hit, for the ratings to be high."
This year, there are many child-themed variety shows on the market, competition is extremely fierce. Zhongxing launched "National Parent" at this time, aiming to use an established show to stabilize the market, promoting newcomers was just a byproduct.
If one has to say, between promoting newcomers and making the show a hit, it would definitely be the former making way for the latter!
This is also why, in the beginning, the show promoted Li Manman, but in the end it was Qin Youran who became famous.
There's no helping it, a dark horse appeared!
First in the ratings!
Li Manman's brows sank, and she said coldly, "So you mean, you also want a share of the pie?"
"I've got a son to support, I need money!" Yan Yueqing declared boldly, "It was agreed, two hundred thousand for playing a supporting role, but I've filmed up to the fourth episode and still haven't seen the money, don't I have to carve out a path for myself?"
"Quit your blathering!" Li Manman snarled viciously, "I'll have finance transfer the money to you tonight, you—"
"No need!" Yan Yueqing quickly raised her hand to stop her, "Compared to that two hundred thousand, I think becoming famous makes more money! Thanks for your interference."
"Yan, Yueqing!" Li Manman ground her molars, fire almost bursting from her eyes.
Yan Yueqing smiled amiably, "Don't shout so loud, what if passersby overhear and your image gets tarnished? Keep smiling, okay?" She paused before adding with infuriating nonchalance, "Also, thanks for reminding me, I don't think I've ever prepared gifts for the staff. I'll go buy some now!"
Having said that, avoiding Li Manman's near-green face, she called out, "Tang Tang, have you made your choice? Let's go."
Tang Tang responded, "Okay!"
After packing up the things, Tang Tang saw Yueqing's barely suppressed smile and asked with curiosity, "Sister Yueqing, what's making you so happy?"
How could she not be overjoyed?!
Li Manman's words had reminded her!
She had finally found the perfect opportunity to spend money!
Yueqing said mysteriously, "Tang Tang, let's go buy some gifts for the aunts and uncles working here, shall we?"
"Okay!"
With the little one's agreement, Yueqing pulled her into the Luxury District on the sixth floor.