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Chapter 123 - 110: Live Variety Show, Seeking Martial Arts!

Chapter 123: Chapter 110: Live Variety Show, Seeking Martial Arts!

Wu Li left Yan Baili’s home, unexpectedly benefiting from acquiring a Martial Arts Hall.

Yan Baili told Wu Li that, starting from today, the Yan Family Martial Arts Hall could hang a sign to become Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall. As for future earnings, he didn’t want a penny; all of it would be used to purchase Bone and Muscle Strengthening medicines for outstanding students of the Martial Arts Hall.

Moreover, Yan Baili would also contact some old friends who practiced martial arts as well, sharing Wu Li’s thoughts to see if they were willing to join Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall.

Yan Baili had been running this Martial Arts Hall for over thirty years, having bought the storefront a long time ago. It was as though the elder handed over the storefront, students, and more than thirty years of reputation and contacts to Wu Li.

Wu Li didn’t refuse Yan Baili’s kind intentions. Instead, he left him with the Body Training Method for Bone and Muscle Strengthening, and then planned to quickly adapt the Yong Chun Fist he had obtained from the system. By discussing with Yan Baili and others, he aimed to summarize, refine, and improve on training and fighting methods more suitable for competition, so the Yan Family Martial Arts Hall could begin teaching as soon as possible.

Not long after his departure, Wu Li received a call from an unknown number.

After becoming famous, to avoid being harassed by countless people every day, he had left his previous number to the company to manage. He got a new one, and currently, only some acquaintances knew his number, so he rarely received calls from strangers.

"Hello?" Wu Li answered the phone.

"Hello Wu Li, I’m Xiao Qing, the head of the variety shows department at Qi City TV Station," a deep male voice came from the phone.

"Hello," Wu Li responded.

"We would like to invite you to participate in a variety show."

"A variety show?" Wu Li frowned. He was incredibly busy, with no time for such a program and was about to decline when Xiao Qing said something that piqued his interest.

"This time the show is tailored for you and is related to Traditional Martial Arts."

"Oh?"

"For the details, could I ask you to come to the TV station so we can discuss it in person?"

Wu Li thought for a moment and decided to find out more.

Twenty minutes later, Wu Li arrived at the Qi City TV Station and met with Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing, forty-two this year, only became the head of the variety department at Qi City TV Station last year.

The variety shows of Qi City TV Station haven’t performed well over the years, failing to create a well-known show. Before Xiao Qing, the department had already seen two different heads.

Xiao Qing’s term hadn’t improved the situation much, and he was actually under a lot of pressure. It wasn’t until Wu Li’s appearance, participating in a "Face to Face" show that achieved significant results, that Xiao Qing began to consider new possibilities.

As Wu Li’s fame grew, Xiao Qing recognized his ability to generate buzz and saw the opportunity to take a risk by creating a variety show specifically for Wu Li!

"Please, have a seat," Xiao Qing led Wu Li into a small conference room and invited him to sit down.

"Director Xiao, perhaps you could get straight to the point about the variety show you mentioned on the phone," Wu Li got straight to the point.

Xiao Qing nodded and didn’t mind Wu Li’s directness. Stars who wanted to appear on a show usually only needed to know the program’s director and rarely had a chance to meet a leader like Xiao Qing.

In Xiao Qing’s position, all the stars who had come on the show were very polite to him because they needed something from him. But now it was different, there were many TV stations seeking Wu Li for their shows, and they wouldn’t be meeting if Xiao Qing hadn’t mentioned that the show was related to Traditional Martial Arts. So now, Xiao Qing was the one in need of Wu Li’s participation, and naturally, he was adjusting his attitude accordingly.

"CCTV once produced a show, a documentary where journalists went around interviewing Martial Arts Masters in the folk community, promoting their deeds," Xiao Qing said.

Wu Li nodded; he had also seen that show, which featured a Tai Chi Master from the folk community demonstrating the ultimate skill "Bird Not Flying," but later this Tai Chi Master was easily defeated...

"Our variety show this time intends to make you the main subject, to have you find real Martial Art experts in the folk community, and to exchange and spar with them," Xiao Qing explained.

"Usually it’s amateurs seeking professionals, and whether they are genuinely skilled, most people don’t understand; at most, they watch for entertainment. But now it’s different, you’re a true insider expert! From your perspective, how would you perceive those Martial Artists in the folk community? What kind of interactions would you have with them? I think that would be a very interesting point!"

Xiao Qing’s voice contained a hint of excitement as he looked at Wu Li, "What do you think?"

Honestly, Wu Li was somewhat surprised; he hadn’t expected that the variety show proposed by the other party coincided perfectly with the system task he was currently undertaking, which also involved seeking out Traditional Martial Arts experts.

"I’m interested. Do you have a more detailed plan?" Wu Li asked.

Xiao Qing smiled and handed Wu Li a document, introducing, "It’s just a rough plan for now, we’re planning to shoot ten episodes, each in a different location. Currently, the planned locations include..."

Wu Li listened to Xiao Qing’s introduction while reviewing the documents, which listed the expected filming locations, the people they planned to contact, and the types of interactions Wu Li might have with them...

In short, it was very much like a script; the upcoming storylines had been prearranged.

Wu Li closed the documents and looked at Xiao Qing, "Director Xiao, I’m very interested in this variety show."

"That’s wonderful!" Xiao Qing exclaimed with joy. "If you’re on board, we’ll prepare to submit this plan as soon as possible. Once it’s approved, we can officially start filming."

But Wu Li shook his head, "However, I have two conditions."

Xiao Qing thought the other party would discuss remuneration and benefits. As the person in charge, he had significant authority in these matters, so he wasn’t concerned and smiled, "Go ahead."

Wu Li said, "First, since the goal of the program is to promote Traditional Martial Arts, naturally I hope to find real experts. Therefore, I wish to have the final say in where we film and whom we interact and spar with. After all, as you said earlier, Director Xiao, previous shows were about outsiders finding insiders. Now that I am an insider, I hope everyone will consider my opinions more. This way, the show will have a better effect, don’t you think?"

Xiao Qing was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "You’re right. I was subconsciously relying on old habits for program-making. Since we’re creating a different kind of show this time, we should indeed listen to an insider like you more. Alright, no problem. I agree to this condition, and we’ll include it in the contract when the time comes."

Direct communication with the leadership had its advantages; decisions could be made on the spot.

Wu Li nodded, "Thank you, Director Xiao. I might ask to film abroad; will that be an issue?"

Xiao Qing smiled and said, "That’s nothing. Many variety shows film abroad; we have the budget for it. As long as it benefits the show, we’ll do it. Now tell me your second condition."

Wu Li said, "Secondly, I hope that the show can be broadcast live."

Xiao Qing frowned, "Live broadcast? Why would you want to broadcast live?"

"Of course, it’s to earn Fan Value," Wu Li thought to himself, but instead said, "I personally believe that live broadcasting is the most authentic and direct way to showcase."

"Nowadays, the Traditional Martial Arts practiced by the general public are seen by many as mere elaborate routines with no real combat application. Even if we do find some true masters, viewers might think it’s been edited specifically for the show’s effect. So, I think, why not simply broadcast it live and present the most genuine side to the audience? Plus, this could enhance interactivity and audience engagement."

Xiao Qing frowned in thought. The concept of live broadcast variety shows was born in 2018. The first of these were talk, game, and quiz shows, broadcast on some internet live-streaming platforms, and the outcome was pretty good.

"But such a show being live broadcast means more uncontrollable factors, and it’s difficult to control the duration. Travel segments could be dull, and most importantly, our TV station has never done a live broadcast variety show and lacks the platform for it," Xiao Qing shared his thoughts.

Wu Li considered it, then said, "Since Director Xiao wants to create a new type of variety show, I think the live broadcast format is a great entry point. As for unpredictable factors, I see them as both risks and opportunities, which might be just what the audience loves. Regarding the duration issues and travel segments, we can manage our broadcast timing well and be prepared in advance. If nothing else, I can always teach everyone Martial Arts. Finally, regarding the broadcasting platform, I think we can partner with the Mo Yin Platform. I have over thirty million fans there, making it a suitable platform for live broadcasting."

Watching Xiao Qing, stunned by his own suggestions, Wu Li couldn’t help but feel he was going all out for the sake of Fan Value...

And indeed, Wu Li’s suggestion piqued Xiao Qing’s interest, though for different reasons. He purely considered it from the angle of the show’s potential popularity, and then he realized that Wu Li’s proposal had both novelty and appeal, stirring anticipation.

The concept of a live broadcast variety show was fresh in itself, and with themes centered around Wu Li making friends through Martial Arts, it was bound to create highlights and buzz. Plus, broadcasting on the increasingly popular Mo Yin Platform over the past two years, with Wu Li being a top internet personality with thirty million fans...

"I’ll consider it and get back to you as soon as possible," Xiao Qing said to Wu Li.

"Okay," Wu Li nodded.

If this really worked out, he could complete the system tasks while earning Fan Value, without worrying about becoming completely outdated.

After leaving the TV station, Wu Li stayed at a hotel for the night. The next afternoon, he received a call from Xiao Qing.

"Wu Li, after discussing it overnight, we’ve decided to accept your suggestion and use the live broadcasting format for the variety show."

Fantastic!

Wu Li smiled, "Thank you, Director Xiao."

"I should be thanking you. When can you come over so we can finalize the details and the contract? Also, we need to negotiate with the Mo Yin Platform."

"No problem, I’m on my way now."

"By the way, we’ve tentatively named the variety show. What do you think?"

"What’s it called?"

"Seeking Martial Arts."