Chapter 811 - 809: Discussing a Replacement

And this person, there’s no need to think about it, it has to be Old Master Bo.

It’s well-known that Old Master Bo doesn’t like the Young Madam.

Only when Old Master Bo gives the word do the media dare to be so reckless.

But if the young master gets to know about this, there’s no telling what might happen.

Little Nine was completely at a loss.

Young Master, please come back quickly! Old Master Bo’s level, I really can’t handle it!

...

The worst off is probably the team of the TV program "Pretend Couples". Just when they were finally enjoying a surge in ratings, troubles began cropping up one after another.

Before they could revel in it for long, just as they were planning to shoot the third episode, a breakup scandal erupted.

The biggest highlight was this couple. If there’s a scandal, how can they continue? Should they shoot or not?

This made the station director worried, so he directly went to visit the Bo Family and Old Master Bo.

"Old Master Bo, how do you think this matter should be handled? Is it true about Little Mo?" After some pleasantries, the station director got straight to the point.

Old Master Bo’s expression was calm, revealing no emotions as he fiddled with three jade balls. "Old Xie, you’re known to be smart, but you’ve regressed over the years, becoming more confused with age. Do you think the Bo Family can be casually reported by the media?"

The station director was shocked, knowing this was true. Any report about the Bo Family must be checked by a special department. At this level, there had to be someone giving permission.

It was obvious who this person was.

The station director was a seasoned player. With just a hint, he grasped the crux of the matter, understanding that even if it wasn’t true, it would become true.

After understanding the implication, he said, "Thank you for the advice, Old Master Xie."

After chatting for a few moments, the station director left.

He immediately convened an emergency meeting with the general consensus to change the cast starting from the third episode and reshoot.

Though it would affect ratings, inviting some currently popular stars shouldn’t make too much of a difference.

Director Wang was the first to disagree, "No, when we signed, it was for a season, six episodes per season. We haven’t even shot the third episode, how can we suddenly change the cast? It’s harmful to the actors and a betrayal to the audience."

The station director sighed. At such critical moments, he didn’t want to make a change either. But if they continued shooting after the breakup, wasn’t that a slap in the face?

"Do you think I want to change? How can we shoot after a breakup?"

Only replacing one couple would be too abrupt, replacing all makes it more justifiable.

The ratings have gone up, and the higher-ups consider this a key project, allocating a significant budget, which allows for inviting a lot of artists.

Director Wang still wanted to speak. He couldn’t believe the two would break up. During the filming of "Survival in the Wild," their relationship was extraordinary, very lovey-dovey, not like a couple who would casually break up.

"I suggest we still..."

In the end, the station director made the final decision, "This is how it will be."

Director Wang knew the outcome, feeling very depressed, wanting to help Tong Yan but unable to, making him very uncomfortable inside. After all, it was his own incompetence that led to this result.

The station moved very quickly, immediately notifying all the guests, informing them that to maintain ratings, the "Pretend Couples" format had been changed to replace guests every two episodes.

The message also meant they didn’t need to shoot future scenes.

The other actors were fine with it, as they’d already been paid. Not shooting was like getting a break, but Zhu Xiaoxiao was unhappy.