Chapter 151: Plans Can’t Keep Up with Change

Chapter 151

The director and the assistant were discussing plans for creating some mischief when the director's phone rang. He stepped aside to answer the call and spoke for a while before returning with a complex expression.

"The station notified us that the mayor of a nearby town heard about our arrival and invited us to help with their publicity, citing the popularity of our show.

The station manager immediately agreed, and now we have to take our artists there. It's like one word from above, and everyone below scrambles to make it happen. Our show already has enough pressure, and now they're treating us like interviewers... it's really..."

The director paused, unable to find the right words.

The others understood immediately. This impromptu task wouldn't benefit the show's ratings, and it would be a thankless effort. However, they had no choice but to do it.

The director gestured to the intern on the side.

"You there, prepare everything. As soon as the performance is over, we have to go. We'll go quickly and come back quickly. Don't let these matters disrupt our filming schedule!"

The intern nodded.

"Understood, Director Li..."

...

The performance on stage had just ended, and Qin Wei felt like she wasn't satisfied enough. She never expected traditional local operas to be so interesting. It was her own shallow understanding that made her overlook them before. She used to think that only older people would be interested in opera, but today that idea was completely shattered.

Stereotypes can be so dreadful!

After the show, Qin Wei approached the opera performers to say something, but she was stopped by a staff member. ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

"Qin Teacher, get in the car quickly. We're a bit pressed for time."

...

Rumbles of thunder echoed occasionally in the distance. The sky was gloomy, matching Qin Wei's mood.

She hadn't had a chance to say what she wanted to say and was already being dragged into the car...

She still wanted to ask Li Yao for a favor. Regardless, she wanted to see those opera performers again.

"Senior, are you unhappy?"

Youyou asked her.

"No, not at all."

"Then why aren't you sleeping?"

"Well, here's the thing. I saw some hope in this agricultural assistance activity. Our town's problem has been resolved, but there are still many towns like ours in the southwest. As a grassroots official, I can't have a narrow perspective. I want to do something practical for the farmers, even if I don't take credit for it."

Mayor Zhou's words touched everyone present to some extent, and the director nodded:

"Please tell us what we can do for you."

"I hope that all of you can use your influence to promote our honey oranges from the southwest. Our oranges are of excellent quality and reasonably priced. Let the people across the country know that buying our oranges will be a delightful experience, and at the same time, they will be helping the farmers."

The artists present all expressed their agreement. After all, promoting public welfare is mutually beneficial. Why wouldn't they want to participate?

Only Qin Wei raised her hand and said,

"I'm okay with promoting the products, but I have one condition."

The others started whispering to each other, thinking that Qin Wei lacked emotional intelligence. They believed that when it came to promoting public welfare, anyone would step forward willingly.

Wasn't she usually enthusiastic about public welfare? So, it was just an act!

Mayor Zhou felt genuinely grateful to Qin Wei, so he paid extra attention when she spoke:

"Miss Qin, please go ahead and make your request. I will do my best to meet your conditions."

Qin Wei took out a glasses case from her bag and asked earnestly,

"Promoting the products in the short term can address the urgent need. But do you have a long-term plan? Can I take a look at your plan?"

Mayor Zhou was momentarily stunned and couldn't help blurting out,

"Just this?"

Qin Wei nodded, showing particular interest in the discussion about the agricultural assistance activities ever since Mayor Zhou brought it up.

"We don't need to intervene unnecessarily, Wei Wei. He is the town mayor, and planning is definitely his area of expertise. We should focus on our own responsibilities, helping out with the goods and not trying to get involved in everything. There are things we don't understand and can't be of assistance with," Liu Xin said, and most people agreed with her.

"Besides..."

Liu Xin glanced at the time.

"We can't afford to waste too much time. It's going to rain soon. It's better to start filming earlier!"

The director didn't oppose this suggestion, but ultimately, it would depend on Mayor Zhou's opinion.

After a moment of silence, Mayor Zhou spoke a few words to his colleagues and then addressed the production team, saying:

"From here on, I'll leave it to the director and all the talented stars. As for Miss Qin, please stay behind. I'll slowly explain everything you want to know to you."