vstars Episode 73: Premium Customers
Episode 73: Premium Customers
What many people don't realize is that men are actually the higher-quality and more loyal customers or viewers compared to women.
Most men, even if they get a terrible haircut, won't get angry on the spot; they'll just quietly pay and leave.
I will never visit this shop again, but as long as the haircut is decent, this shop will have a regularly respawning NPC until the shop ceases to exist.
The same applies to dining at restaurants. If you encounter problems such as slow service, poor taste, or poor service, you won't argue with the staff at all. Instead, you'll quietly finish your meal, pay the bill, and leave. After that, the restaurant will be blacklisted.
Conversely, if they find a restaurant that suits their taste, they will continue to eat there until that restaurant goes out of business.
Online shopping is so simple. Once you think a brand is reliable, you don't even need to compare prices. Just go to its flagship store and buy, buy, buy. When you want to buy again, you don't need to look through the products. Just open your order history and place another order.
The biggest nightmare for men shopping online is when they open their shopping history and find that the product has already been taken down.
The same applies to watching dramas and reading books. Even if the author is not in a good state and the writing quality is low or the update speed is too slow, as long as the author apologizes to everyone, it will basically be over. They will also silently give recommendations and monthly tickets, and they will not give negative reviews.
Men's emotions are generally stable. They believe that silence can save a lot of trouble. Life is already tiring enough; there's no need to worry about trivial matters. The past cannot be undone, but the future can be changed. Don't cry over spilled milk.
Qi Yue paused for a moment, then continued:
"We often say that television dramas are a popular art form. But this popular audience shouldn't just be a particular gender or age group. Male viewers also have a demand for good stories and in-depth content. However, many works are now starting to ignore this point or present it in an overly simplistic way."
"In my future works, I will continue to explore logic and the complexities of human nature. Whether it's suspense, political intrigue, or other genres, I hope our stories can withstand the scrutiny and enjoyment of female audiences, while also attracting more male viewers, allowing men to derive the same pleasure from the drama as women."
"It's difficult; it requires balance and wisdom. But I think this is the direction creators should strive for. Creating works that can truly resonate with and be enjoyed by different audiences is the best interpretation of the term 'popular art.'"
His words, though lacking in flowery language, carried a clear and persuasive power. A moment of silence fell over the audience, followed by enthusiastic and sustained applause.
The meeting ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and it was nearly dusk when we left the TV station.
On the way back,
Bai Mengyan kept glancing at Qi Yue, who was pretending to sleep in the back seat, through the rearview mirror several times.
"Ask anything you want to ask."
"what!"
Bai Mengyan was caught red-handed and almost couldn't help but slam on the brakes.
"Boss, actually, I think what you said earlier was really good. My dad used to always say that he couldn't stand watching Chinese dramas because of all the mother-in-law stuff, but he's been watching 'Day and Night' even more enthusiastically than I am! You know..."
"He doesn't even blink at fishing tackle worth thousands of dollars, but he wants to use my video membership which costs only a few dollars. Does he even count as one of our valued customers?"
"...Watch your car while driving! They might dock your pay!"
......
A film and television base in the suburbs of Beijing.
The crew of "Special Identity" finally held a belated wrap-up ceremony.
Champagne towers were erected, banners were hung high, and staff and actors gathered for a group photo, their faces beaming with relieved smiles as the project came to an end.
Jing Tian, the female lead, stood in the center of the crowd wearing a down jacket over her costume, flashing her signature sweet smile at the camera.
But in those beautiful big eyes, there was no real joy, only a deep weariness and lingering worry.
This film was incredibly difficult to make.
The originally star-studded and highly anticipated drama "Special Identity" has been plunged into a huge media storm and internal turmoil due to the controversy between Donnie Yen and Vincent Zhao before and after filming began, as well as the eventual replacement of the lead actor.
The filming schedule was repeatedly delayed, the script was forced to be revised repeatedly, and the atmosphere became extremely tense at one point.
The film, which was originally scheduled to be released last year, has been delayed until now and has barely been finished.
For Jing Tian, the past few months of filming have been an ordeal.
The director's limited abilities and the terrible atmosphere on set, coupled with the need to reshoot and reshoot a large number of scenes due to the change of actors, left her physically and mentally exhausted.
What made her feel even more helpless was that this series of chaotic events severely hampered the final quality of the film.
Even though she hasn't seen the finished film yet, she can almost foresee the overwhelming criticism and ridicule that will follow when it is officially released.
As the female lead, especially given the rumors of her being a "resourced actress" and "bringing her own investment to the production," she will undoubtedly become the focus of criticism from movie fans and netizens once again.
She's probably going to never shake off the labels of "Queen of Bad Movies" and "Box Office Poison."
But what does all this have to do with her?
Does being good-looking, rich, and well-connected make it her fault?
She really, really tried her best to understand the character and to deliver a great performance.
But why is it that every project she participates in always encounters some kind of trouble?
Why is she always so unlucky?
The grievances and frustrations in her heart almost overwhelmed her.
The wrap-up ceremony ended amidst a seemingly lively atmosphere, with everyone harboring their own thoughts.
As she sat in the spacious RV driven by her agent, Wang Xiaoxiao, the moment the door closed, that smiling mask finally came off.
She curled up in the comfortable back seat, hugging a cushion, and began to pour out her troubles to Wang Xiaoxiao.
"Sister Xiaoxiao, am I really not cut out for acting? Why is it always like this? Everything starts off well, but it always ends up being a mess! It was with 'The Warring States,' and it was with 'Special Identity'! I feel like no matter how hard I try, I'll always end up getting criticized..."
Wang Xiaoxiao sat down next to her, patting her back tenderly and comforting her gently:
"Tian Tian, don't think like that. That's how filmmaking is; it's full of uncertainties. Unexpected events are the norm; smooth sailing is rare. Look at those international directors, how many problems have they encountered during filming? As for the film's quality... it's not even finished yet. Don't scare yourself. Maybe the post-production will be good and work out a miracle?"
"A miracle?" Jing Tian gave a bitter laugh, burying her face in the cushions, her voice muffled.
"With our director's level of skill... Sister Xiaoxiao, don't try to comfort me. I'm afraid I'll never be able to shake off the 'Queen of Bad Movies' label in my lifetime."
The disappointment and self-deprecation in her tone left Wang Xiaoxiao speechless for a moment.
The atmosphere inside the carriage was somewhat somber.
To break the silence, Wang Xiaoxiao turned on the car's TV in the front seat, tuned it to a channel that was playing an interview program, and turned the volume down as background noise.
On the television screen, the host is having a pleasant conversation with a young male guest.
The guest, dressed in a simple shirt, possessed a calm demeanor and clear eyes; he was none other than the rising star director who had recently gained attention for "Day and Night" and the Magnolia Award.
Qi Yue.