The Top Fishing
Chapter 512 - 233: Exploring the World of Angling_3

Chapter 512: Chapter 233: Exploring the World of Angling_3

He came to pick up Xia Xiaoxue this time mainly because he was representing CCTV in discussing a potential collaboration with Lin Yang.

But before discussing the cooperation, everyone needed to find somewhere to rest first.

"Let’s go, we’ve booked a welcome banquet for you two heroes, we can talk while we eat!" Xia Xiaoxue said, pointing towards a Toyota Alphard in the distance.

Xia Xiaoxue was at the capital to pick them up, something that Lin Yang and the others had learned about on the plane; after all, she was the host of the domestic Fishing Association, and she was also friends with Lin Yang, so it was no surprise that she was there to meet them.

Lin Yang looked in the direction Xia Xiaoxue was pointing, and the Alphard with a Beijing license plate was not something just anyone could afford to use; it was nearly the ’ceiling’ for fetching people and hosting events, in addition to those so-called luxury cars.

The car weaved through the streets after leaving the airport and about an hour later, it stopped in front of an upscale hotel.

"You guys sure have a high standard for hospitality, five-star, isn’t it?" Lin Yang commented, glancing at the hotel’s sign.

At this point, the middle-aged man explained: "Haha, it’s charged to our department’s account, we don’t have to pay out of pocket. Let’s get going, we’ll get you settled and then head for lunch. Then we can talk later."

"Okay."

Lin Yang nodded, then added, "Oh right, there’s some special Bluefin Tuna meat I brought back in the white suitcase, let the hotel staff thaw a bit for us all to try."

"Wow? Didn’t you sell all the fish you caught? How did you bring it back?" Xia Xiaoxue’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"Haha, I specifically asked the captain to get it back from a friend. The fish wasn’t big, around four or five hundred pounds, just enough for casual eating!"

When Lin Yang mentioned the fish’s weight of four or five hundred pounds, his tone didn’t fluctuate at all; in his mind, after seeing big fish, a four or five hundred pound fish could only be considered a small fish.

Soon, he and Yue’er were led by the staff to check in. After settling their luggage, they quickly arrived at the hotel’s dining section on the 25th floor.

Thanks to a prior reservation, lunch was ready by the time everyone went upstairs.

A huge dining table was set with over a dozen different dishes, which would be lavish even if their number was doubled, not to mention for just four people.

"Don’t you think this is a bit too wasteful, even if it’s on the unit’s expense? Just the four of us with this big table?" Yue’er said with a look of shock as she took her seat.

In terms of experience, she had seen quite a few grand events while accompanying Lin Yang, and while this kind of spread was not new to her, it seemed slightly excessive for just a welcome banquet for two of them.

At this point, Xia Xiaoxue chimed in: "Now Master Lin is a real celebrity. Plus, Mr. Lu still has something to discuss with Master Lin, so you guys shouldn’t feel like outsiders."

"Can I ask in advance, what exactly is it that you want to discuss?" Lin Yang couldn’t help asking at this point.

Lu Ping, the middle-aged man, laughed: "Haha, my matter is not urgent, let’s eat first and talk while we do."

Once everyone had taken their seats and the wine had been poured three times, Lu Ping finally spoke.

"Actually, it’s not a big issue. Besides welcoming you on behalf of CCTV, I also wanted to talk to you about licensing footage for our channel!

Let me give you a brief introduction first. I work in the Explorations and Discoveries channel at CCTV, currently holding the position of deputy director. From a job nature standpoint, we’re quite close, both being in the media industry. The only difference is that we’re a traditional media outlet, while you represent new media.

Ever since you joined the scientific research team in Dongting Lake to fish for big catches, I’ve had my eye on you. Unfortunately, I was on a business trip during that period and missed the opportunity.

Our department is preparing a new special program, similar to the international ’Monsters of the River’ type of content, which fits very well with what you do. So I boldly came to see if there’s a chance for collaboration!"

"Collaboration? How do you mean?" Lin Yang inquired with a tinge of curiosity as he looked up, while Yue’er and Xia Xiaoxue consciously kept silent during the work discussion.

"It’s simple, you provide the content, and we provide the broadcasting platform. We will also apply for certain filming funds for you!

If you’re interested, I can help you secure a nominal position in our department. And if you fancy moving your hukou to Beijing, it’s not out of the question with a bit of maneuvering!"

Lin Yang had anticipated something about filming funds, but the offer to help secure a Beijing hukou was intriguing.

His work and life focus weren’t in Beijing and the hukou didn’t have much appeal for him.

But if possible, who could refuse a Beijing hukou?

Before getting into the details of the collaboration, he needed to clarify the requirements for the content first.

"Any particular requirements for the content? Do we get to decide ourselves, or will there be oversight from your side? Or will you provide dedicated staff to accompany us on the shoots? At first glance, the quality of our filming looks good, but it’s definitely not up to the standard of the CCTV programs."

"No need, I’ve watched both the short and long videos on your platform, and the quality is plenty good. I’m not hiding anything; I urgently need a new program to showcase as an achievement, as it pertains to the role of departmental director. You understand the nature of a governmental unit..."

With this explanation from Lu Ping, Lin Yang understood.

His aim was to use the content from Lin Yang’s fishing adventures around the world to start a new show on the CCTV Exploration channel, with the success of this program serving as a stepping stone to a promotion.

The concept of a fishing exploration show in China had been around for over a decade, but content about fishing the world was a first in China!

Lin Yang had long entertained the idea of exploring fishing spots worldwide such as the Amazon River, the Nile River, the Mekong River, the Congo River, the Yenisei River... all of these harbored gigantic catches.

At that moment, he felt he simply couldn’t refuse the offer: not only would CCTV provide funding, but the content he would create for the fishing explorations could bring in substantial revenue. Moreover, he could indulge in his passion for fishing and discover more unknown aquatic species.

"Alright, I get what you’re saying, I can take on the job. Let’s have a detailed discussion once I’m back!" Without further hesitation, Lin Yang readily agreed.

What a joke, this was CCTV, the mainstream media!

Even the relatively low-profile Science and Education channel was viewed by a Chinese audience in the hundreds of millions.

If Lin Yang’s work aired on CCTV, forget about any cash earnings, the boost to his reputation alone would be immeasurable.

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