pjbooks Chapter 41 Bonuses, Dinner, Contract Signing!
Chapter 41 Bonuses, Dinner, Contract Signing!
As the most watched and popular contestant in this 30-day desert island survival challenge, Yuan Linghan never expected that such a massive influx of attention would fall on him. He was somewhat surprised to receive a call from Zhu Shimao personally.
Meanwhile, Chen Duling, nestled in his arms, asked curiously, "Brother Han, what's wrong?"
"I just received a call from Director Zhu. I'm going to DouMi Company later to collect my bonus. President Zhang of DouMi personally approved an extra one million yuan bonus for me to recognize my outstanding performance during the recording process."
"One million? Douyin (TikTok) is quite sensible; take the million without worry, it's all yours. That deserted island was found by the production team; didn't they thoroughly investigate potential hazards before filming?"
Chen Duling was still somewhat indignant when the incident was brought up. In her opinion, it was fortunate that Yuan Linghan turned the tide this time. What serious consequences would have occurred if any other contestant had encountered this giant python?
To put it bluntly, if a program results in a death, both the program and the production company will face severe penalties. Leaving aside other losses, the negative impact alone could be fatal for a video company like Douyin.
What Yuan Linghan didn't expect was that Chen Duling informed her that Doumi Company had provided corresponding resources as compensation to appease her and Zhao Liying. If we're talking about who benefited more, the two women probably did more than Yuan Linghan.
Thinking about parting ways that afternoon, Chen Duling asked with some reluctance, "Will you come over again tonight?"
"Dudu, have you forgotten our dinner date tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Duling looked surprised for a moment, then said, "Hehe, I really forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. Thanks to you this time, I got to know Sister Ying, Brother Yue, and Brother Bo. They'll definitely take care of me if they have any resources in the future."
"I believe you're better at handling these kinds of interpersonal relationships than I am. Dudu, your studio is in Shanghai, so which do you prefer, Shanghai or Beijing? I plan to use the money I earn this time to buy a place to live temporarily."
Upon hearing this, Chen Duling immediately became interested and asked, "Where do you want to buy it? In terms of resources, there are more opportunities in the capital. But I'm not a professionally trained actor, and many of my film and television resources are in the south."
"How about buying a house in Shanghai? The prices there are probably even higher than in Beijing, right?"
"It also depends on the location! Houses in the prime area will definitely be more expensive, while those in other areas will be cheaper. If you prefer Beijing, then buy a home there. You can always buy a house in Shanghai later when you have more money!"
Faced with Chen Duling's suggestion, Yuan Linghan was both amused and exasperated. Despite his current net worth of tens of millions, he still couldn't afford a house in a prime location or with a large size in two of the most famous cities in China.
Even after buying the house, his wallet will be empty again in an instant!
After having lunch with Chen Duling, Yuan Linghan took a taxi alone to Doumi Company again, where he met the president of this most well-known video company in China, led by Zhu Shimao. To his surprise, Zhang Chengming was very enthusiastic.
After a few rounds of tea, Zhang Chengming asked, "Ling Han, I heard from Director Zhu that you'll be participating in the wilderness survival challenge organized by Citibank? Has that been confirmed?"
"It's confirmed! I've received the invitation from the production team, and I'll be heading to the assembly point on the 20th of next month."
Upon hearing this news, Zhang Chengming immediately said, "Ling Han, have you considered signing with our company? I mean, we'll be posting your videos from overseas competitions on your personal account."
"A contract? Mr. Zhang, what kind of contract are you referring to?"
"Just like those video bloggers, all your videos will be published on our platform in the future. Of course, if you're willing to sign a contract, in addition to providing you with more traffic, we'll also recommend you to Google Ads later on."
Although he didn't know much about signing contracts, Yuan Linghan still said he would consider learning more about it. Zhang Chengming had no objection to this. He simply subtly told Yuan Linghan about the benefits of becoming a signed blogger.
Yuan Linghan knew there was no such thing as a free lunch, and he was well aware of the benefits of signing a contract. However, becoming an exclusive Douyin (TikTok) blogger also came with its own constraints. A shrewd businessman would never do something that loses money.
Receiving the extra bonus, a million-dollar after-tax reward, naturally pleased Yuan Linghan. Seeing that it was still early, he planned to ask Shen Jian about the contract. Now that he had registered an account, he needed someone to help manage it.
They agreed to meet at a coffee shop near the company, and Shen Jian, who had taken a last-minute leave, arrived quickly. After listening to Yuan Linghan's question, Shen Jian immediately said, "Old Yuan, signing a contract has its pros and cons, but the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages."
Tell me more!
"First, there's the signing bonus. Since Mr. Zhang personally invited you, your signing terms will definitely be more lenient than other outdoor video bloggers, and the signing bonus will certainly be higher. Second, if you want to maintain your current popularity, Douyin is undoubtedly one of the best platforms."
Other video companies focus more on live streaming. Given your personality, you probably don't like posing and begging for donations in front of the camera, right? Also, our company is expanding into overseas markets, which will help increase your brand awareness.
With your current popularity and online buzz, your inbox must be overflowing with business collaboration offers, right? If you can maintain this level of popularity, endorsements alone will be enough to make you financially independent in the future!
With Shen Jian's professional explanation, Yuan Linghan felt much more at ease. After finishing their business, Shen Jian suddenly asked, "Old Yuan, tell me honestly, are you and Dudu together?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Linghan asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Shen Jian's expression changed instantly. "You damned bastard, how could you ruin Dudu's life? She's one of my favorite little flowers. I regret it so much now. Why did I put this cabbage right in front of you?"
"Get lost! Didn't you ever consider that I might also be the one being taken advantage of?"
Such shocking words left Shen Jian utterly astonished. He exclaimed, "Holy crap, Lao Yuan, I never expected you could say something so shameless. But the thought of her becoming my sister-in-law makes me feel a lot better."
Rolling his eyes at Shen Jian, Yuan Linghan then said, "When it comes to shamelessness, you're unmatched!"
After rambling on, Yuan Linghan told Shen Jian that he would soon be going to Citizens' Country of Oklahoma to participate in a wilderness survival challenge. Upon hearing this news, Shen Jian was genuinely shocked, but still asked worriedly, "Old Yuan, are you really confident?"
"Without this experience surviving on a desert island, I might not have been so confident. But now, I'm confident I can win the championship!"
"If you really win this show, you'll truly be worthy of being called 'Master' in the domestic wilderness outdoor community. Looks like I'll have to cling to your coattails from now on!"
After some playful banter, seeing that it was getting late, Yuan Linghan took his leave. Shen Jian had originally wanted to invite him to dinner, but upon learning that Yuan Linghan had plans with Huang Bo and others that evening, he readily agreed to meet up another time.
When Yuan Linghan returned to the apartment, Chen Duling, who had just finished her lunch break, greeted him with great joy. Although the two of them had only had a brief encounter the night before, Chen Duling had truly tasted the flavor and mystery of it all.
If it weren't for Yuan Linghan's pity, she probably wouldn't have been able to get up today. After lunch break, feeling refreshed, Chen Duling couldn't resist teasing him again. If Yuan Linghan hadn't known they were going to a dinner party later, he would have really wanted to punish her properly.
Unaware that she had successfully escaped danger, Chen Duling, urged by Yuan Linghan, quickly dressed up and transformed into the well-known, aloof and delicate young woman. And this delicate young woman is now already taken!