Chapter 43 - An Insane Listenership Count! (2/2)

Jia Yan suddenly saw Zhang Ye as he smirked, “Hey, Teacher Zhang is here? I was just looking for you. We should have a transition for our programs.”

Zhang Ye put down his stuff as he sat down, without giving him a look.

Jia Yan’s expression sank, “On Monday, my program will be broadcast. Tell the listeners over the weekend about this and also promote my program. Is that alright?” After some hesitation, he said, “Teacher Zhang, I know what you are thinking and you have your views. You can’t accept the outcome of the segment being axed, but this was already decided long ago by the station. If a segment always sits at the bottom in terms of listeners.h.i.+p ratings, then the station would do their adjustments to the segments or even axe them according to reality. Today, programs with fairy tale stories are at an all-time low. This is the underlying trend. Every radio and television station have begun their adjustments to children’s programs. No one can save them, so I hope you would consider the bigger picture and make way for my segment.”

Zhang Ye glanced at him, “I do not need a rookie like you to tell me what is the big picture. Just do your own things well. When was it your place to meddle in my affairs?”

“Are you picking a fight?” Jia Yan turned angry.

Zhang Ye laughed, “I come to work to do my job and do my work. Here you come, trying to educate me, so who is the one picking a fight?”

“Little Zhang, what sort of att.i.tude is that?” Wu Datao, who had a grudge with Zhang Ye, shouted, “Why is there so much malice in your words?”

Zhang Ye looked at him and said, “This is my att.i.tude. In the past and in the future, it will always be like this. I do not need someone teaching me how I should be. I still have the same words to say, ‘Old and Young Story Club’ will carry on broadcasting. This segment is being hosted by me and my segment doesn’t need people telling me what to do! You want to take over the Literature Channel’s afternoon show? Alright, wait until your segment really goes on air before talking!”

Jia Yan took up his challenge, “Alright! Let’s wait and see!”

Tian Bin laughed, “Zhang Ye, you did not see yesterday’s listeners.h.i.+p ratings, right?”

An old anchorman in the channel said, “Little Zhang, I have listened to Old Feng’s segment all these years. Although I do not want it to end, but reality shows that it cannot keep up with the times. The quant.i.ty of children’s fairy tales is too low, and the quality of the works are too poor as well. It is the trend.”

Teacher Feng, who was sitting beside Zhang Ye, also let out a long sigh.

Another middle-aged editor said, “We can understand how you want to make your segment do well, but one needs to face the facts. You should begin preparing for the end of the segment.”

There were people who kicked him while he was down, while others took a schadenfreude att.i.tude. Everyone began chiming in to “educate” Zhang Ye.

Hearing all the chatter, w.a.n.g Xiaomei also got irritated. She said, “The segment will definitely end, but how Teacher Little Zhang wants it to end, he definitely has his own opinion. So there’s no need for everyone to keep chiming in, right? Can’t you mind your own business?”

The old anchorman frowned, “Xiaomei, can’t us few comrades say something to a newcomer? Can’t we advise him when his thoughts are problematic?”

Zhang Ye laughed, “I surely do not think my thoughts are problematic. I want to use a positive att.i.tude to do my segment well. Is that thought problematic?”

Tian Bin snorted, “But can you do it well?”

Jia Yan waved his hand, “Let’s not say anymore. It’s not like he will listen.”

Wu Datao shook his head and said, “Trying to chase up by to one or two spots higher is a positive att.i.tude. To let it go from the bottom to the top ten? Then that is reaching beyond one’s grasp! Indulging in fantasy!”

Someone came in from outside!

“Who will take the ratings table?” It was a staff member from the Statistics department.

“Give it to me.” Jia Yan pretended like he was the Leader. He slowly walked over to take the form. After the Statistics department staff left, he did not take a look and just said to everyone, “I’ll announce the ratings for yesterday.” This feeling was quite wonderful. He had high expectations for his future. He also thought highly of his own segment. Just thinking of his segment’s rating increasing day by day, and then getting a position in the station through his connections, he will then definitely fix that Zhang!

Everyone was inattentive. Few cared, as it was pointless. The station’s ratings were pretty much fixed. It was almost the same every day, as it was difficult to have any change.

Teacher Feng also did not pay attention. It could be said that he didn’t even want to hear it.

“First place…” Jia Yan announced, “Teacher w.a.n.g Xiaomei’s “Talk About the World”. Listeners.h.i.+p 3.87%.”

Back then when w.a.n.g Xiaomei’s rating broke four, it was due to abnormal circ.u.mstances. However, even though it never broke four again, “Talk About the World” had gained an increase in listeners after the university student’s suicide matter. As such, its ratings were much higher than before.

Everyone gave a token round of applause before they lowered their heads to busy themselves with work.

“Second…” Upon seeing this, Jia Yan’s hands suddenly trembled. It was as if he had seen a ghost as his eyes widened, “This!”

“What’s the matter?”

“Teacher Jia?”

“Why aren’t you reading it?”

Everyone felt something was amiss as they all looked over.

Wu Datao laughed, “Why? Did my ‘Entertainment Daily’’s rating increase again?”

“Entertainment Daily” always took second spot in the Literature Channel. Due to the special nature of the segment, the broadcasting host would take turns. It was usually a man and woman duo. Now, it was Wu Datao and a female host who took over the hosting. The week’s ratings had been good, as they had steadily increased.

Jia Yan did not reply.

Wu Datao was dazed. What? I’m not second?

Everyone was shocked, too. It was impossible! “Entertainment Daily” was a news segment! This type of program had never dropped below second place!

Then who was it?

‘Late-night Ghost Stories’? Impossible! A late-night segment did not have such an audience base!

With everyone paying attention, Jia Yan paused for a long while before vaguely saying, “Second place is…’Old and Young Story Club’. Listeners.h.i.+p 2.40%!”

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