Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Decision
After a brief conversation,
Chen Wen had a new business card in hand.
"Xiao Yong, director, specializing in filming wilderness survival reality shows, outdoor variety shows, and wildlife documentaries."
In the now solitary hospital room, Chen Wen pondered over what Xiao Yong had said.
Xiao Yong did not directly invite Chen Wen to join the show.
Instead, using the excuse of Ding Decai’s attack on him, he invited him to dinner the next evening to also discuss compensation matters.
While that’s what he said, Chen Wen knew very well the real reason for his sudden interest.
It was most likely his newfound internet fame.
After returning, Chen Wen asked Li Xing to buy him a phone.
He had seen things on the internet too.
Having experienced the internet boom in his previous life, Chen Wen understood that as long as he played his cards right, he could undoubtedly become a major online influencer.
Because wilderness survival was quite popular in this world, much more than in Hua Country in his past life.
Moreover, he found a lot of online information indicating that the government also seemed to be supporting some wilderness survival streamers.
"Tomorrow, I’ll talk to Xiao Yong and see what kind of offer he can make."
...
The next afternoon.
Chen Wen completed the discharge procedure from the hospital.
Thanks to his strong recovery ability, Chen Wen recovered quickly.
He was very hungry though, and when he went to eat at the hospital’s cafeteria, he startled a nearby young nurse.
Chen Wen ate more in one sitting than what the young nurse would eat in three or four days.
After confirming with the doctor that his health was stable, Chen Wen was discharged.
After leaving, he contacted Captain Li Xing to inform him of this news.
Li Xing wasn’t surprised.
He already knew from the ship that Chen Wen’s wounds were healing quickly and that they were all superficial injuries, with no complications.
Getting discharged early was normal.
Li Xing told Chen Wen to contact him if he needed anything.
...
In the evening, Chen Wen met with Xiao Yong.
As he expected, Xiao Yong invited him to join the survival program.
A simple invitation wasn’t enough; Xiao Yong also threw in two hundred thousand as a form of initial goodwill.
Of course, it was nominally as compensation for Chen Wen.
But Chen Wen understood very well that the contract Xiao Yong presented was the real meat of the matter.
After getting the contract, Chen Wen used the excuse of needing to think it over and didn’t agree immediately.
Back at the hotel, Chen Wen carefully reviewed the contract.
The contract didn’t have any major issues.
With his previous life’s experience, Chen Wen could understand the contract.
Simply put, after signing, Chen Wen needed to participate in the show’s filming.
For a total of thirty days.
As soon as Chen Wen signed, he would receive one hundred thousand upfront.
After completing the thirty-day survival, he’d get another one hundred fifty thousand, equivalent to five thousand a day.
The gifts from the thirty-day live broadcast would be split with the platform according to a set ratio.
Additionally, if Chen Wen could boost the show’s popularity and make it onto trending searches, he would earn even more.
The financial backing was impressive!
Chen Wen couldn’t help but think as he looked at these terms.
Money moves people, and Chen Wen was no exception.
He was genuinely tempted, and the show’s production couldn’t align more perfectly with his needs.
"Should I go?"
Lying on the soft bed, Chen Wen couldn’t help but wonder.
The survival on the show was real, quite different from his own streaming activities.
A streamer could have a script, but this show had none!
It was very dangerous and arduous!
But...
Suddenly, Chen Wen recalled a few words Xiao Yong had said in the evening.
"Chen Wen, if you want to do scripted survival yourself, you might only enjoy a short-lived fame, make some quick money, but if you join our show, I personally guarantee you can earn continuously!"
"Whether you fade like a comet or remain like a star in the night sky is entirely up to your choice."
Chen Wen held his phone with eyes sparkling with ambition.
He wanted to leave some stories in this world.
...
Beep beep, beep beep.
As soon as the phone rang, Xiao Yong, who was lying in bed, sat up abruptly.
He answered it.
"Hello, this is a customer appreciation call from our company..."
Cursing, Xiao Yong hung up: "I thought it was a call from Chen Wen, but it was just an ad, damn it..."
"By the way, will Chen Wen agree?"
Putting down his phone, Xiao Yong pondered a bit confused, "We gave enough money, and there’s no one in the world who isn’t swayed by money."
"But entering this field is indeed dangerous. What if Chen Wen got scared... But the guy who even dared to take on sharks and hunt Black Panther would be afraid?"
"Was it that he was forced into a corner at that time, and now his courage has faded?"
Just as Xiao Yong was lost in thought.
Beep beep.
As soon as the phone rang, Xiao Yong quickly answered it.
The speed was so fast that even the speediest master would feel inferior.
"Hello!"
"Hello, is this Director Xiao Yong?"
"Yes, it’s me!"
"This is Chen Wen. About the contract, I agree, but..."
He agreed?
Hearing those three words, Xiao Yong’s eyes lit up.
He almost couldn’t help but laugh aloud.
Fortunately, his years of experience held him back.
He remained calm and asked, "But what?"
"About the related terms of the contract, I think we should discuss them,"
Chen Wen said tactfully, "for example, the long-term agreement with the production team..."
Just after searching online for information about the production team,
Chen Wen found some negative news about the general director and the program team.
He thought it over and decided to only sign a short-term contract for this show.
If everything’s fine, he’ll consider a long-term agreement, but if not, then he’ll leave it.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yong didn’t hesitate at all: "No problem!"
"Um, huh?"
Chen Wen was stunned at how straightforward the response was.
But what surprised him even more was yet to come.
"Where are you right now?"
Xiao Yong asked.
Chen Wen hesitated for a moment and then told him the name of his hotel.
Checking the location, Xiao Yong saw that it was quite nearby.
He said immediately, "I’ll come over now, and we’ll talk in person!"
After hanging up, Chen Wen looked at the time.
It was 11:35 PM.
"This really is..."
Chen Wen felt a sense of emotion.
It was his first time being so valued by someone other than his parents.
...
When they met, Chen Wen could clearly feel Xiao Yong’s excitement.
The hotel lobby was empty, so the two began their conversation there.
Chen Wen’s concerns weren’t many and were resolved in no time.
Both sides were very satisfied with the outcome.
"So it’s settled, the recording officially starts on the eleventh day, which is the day after tomorrow."
Xiao Yong smiled warmly, shaking hands with Chen Wen.
Chen Wen smiled and nodded, adding, "Actually, that’s tomorrow."
Looking at the clock in the lobby, Xiao Yong suddenly realized.
It was already past midnight.
He chuckled and shook his head, "Apologies for disturbing you at this late hour."
"Not at all, I’m the one interrupting Mr. Xiao."
Chen Wen was full of emotions.
The path ahead was finally set.
Wilderness survival, huh?
Chen Wen smiled.
He didn’t mind the desolate outdoors.
Because the desire to explore the unknown is something everyone has, Chen Wen even more so.
In his previous life, he was bogged down by paperwork; in this life, going into the wild might show him a different kind of landscape!