Chapter 103: Unexpected Twists in Seven Heroes Town Promotion

A few months ago when Han Xiaoqing first arrived at Shadou, only the Desert Pavilion was under construction. In Shadou, aside from guesthouses and log cabins, there was nothing else. But now—look around: lush green fields everywhere and Tengwang Pavilion standing out like a solitary bloom!

Nearby, a cluster of ancient town guesthouses adds to the charm. It’s hard not to be impressed.

“Boss, what’s the next development plan?”

Snap back to reality.

Han Xiaoqing couldn’t help but ask.

Although Tengwang Pavilion and Qixia Town were already in the works, she still hoped to see some truly remarkable ancient architecture.

“We’ll finish Qing Brick Avenue first. But then we’re planning to develop Oasis 2,”

Xu Hao explained as they walked.

“Oasis 2? To be honest, I haven’t even been there yet. Boss, do you have time tomorrow to swing by Oasis 2? And maybe share your grand plans? I’m really curious to know what you have in mind!”

Han Xiaoqing’s eyes lit up, and she quickly replied.

“Tomorrow? I actually have some business in the county these days. What about after I return?”

Xu Hao paused.

He had promised to show her around when she arrived, but he genuinely had matters to handle over the next couple of days.

“To the county,”

Han Xiaoqing’s gaze revealed a hint of fleeting disappointment.

Their plan was only for three days, and it seemed unlikely that Xu Hao would be back in time.

“Honestly, we managed to squeeze in a period to shoot an ancient costume comedy to promote Qixia Town. The filming has already wrapped, but we’re still undecided on which platform to launch it on.”

Xu Hao was equally candid, listing off that “Wulin Wai Chuan” was set to be released but hadn’t found an appropriate platform, among other details.

“So, you’ve decided to air it on Wei City TV?”

Han Xiaoqing frowned in surprise.

She never expected Xu Hao to actually produce a TV series to promote Qixia Town.

If memory serves, Ning’an had also embarked on a similarly grand TV project—but that series is still in production. “No choice! For a new company with rookie actors, it’s only natural,”

Xu Hao nodded in agreement.

“What about Su Province TV? They might not be flashy, but at least they’re on a satellite channel—definitely better than a local station in Wei City.”

Han Xiaoqing couldn’t help but ask further.

“I asked. The broadcasting schedule here has long been set with no gaps!”

Xu Hao shook his head.

Over the past two weeks, whenever he wasn’t shooting the TV series, he spent every spare moment sorting out the airing schedule. He even made phone calls to officials in the county and the city, including Dong Liping and Feng Wancheng.

Thanks to their recommendations, he managed to get in touch with Su Province TV.

However, the director there said that this year’s lineup was full, and if they really wanted a slot, it would have to wait until May or June next year.

It just depended on whether they were willing to wait.

Although the Su Province TV director’s words sounded final, Xu Hao suspected it was just a polite brush-off. If not for Dong Liping and Feng Wancheng, they probably wouldn’t even consider loosening that slot.

A May or June debut would mean the show would already be out of date, so in the end, they scrapped the idea of airing on Su Province TV.

Wei City TV, on the other hand, responded decisively, insisting they must support local productions. Even if the quality isn’t top-notch, as long as it meets broadcasting standards, they’re in.

They planned to finalize the details during Xu Hao’s county visit in the next couple of days.

“Oh!”

Han Xiaoqing glanced at the shops lining both sides of the street.

“I feel that for promoting Qixia Town, a major platform would be far better. How about I call my third uncle and see if he can help out? If it works, it’s definitely a step up from Wei City TV.”

“Your third uncle?”

Xu Hao was taken aback.

“Yes—my third uncle is the director of Yan City TV. Although Yan City TV isn’t top-tier among the satellite channels, it’s undoubtedly stronger than a small, local station like Wei City TV.”

Han Xiaoqing nodded, wasted no time, and picked up her phone to dial a number.

After a few rings, she hit the speakerphone so that Xu Hao could listen in clearly.

Within five or six seconds, the call was answered. “Third Uncle!”

“What’s up, Xiaoqing!”

A middle-aged man’s voice quickly came through the phone.

“Third Uncle, I need a favor!”

Han Xiaoqing said.

“Go ahead!”

“Third Uncle, does your channel have any available slots? A friend of mine has shot a TV series aiming for a satellite debut. But the station we initially negotiated with suddenly changed their plans, so we’re looking for a new home.”

“Available slots? I’m afraid we don’t have any!”

The man’s voice quickly replied again.

“Third Uncle, can you think of something? My friend filmed this series in the western desert with great difficulty and wasn’t aiming to make a fortune—we just want to highlight the unique ancient architecture of the area.”

Han Xiaoqing hurried to add.

“In the western desert?”

The other party was momentarily stunned.

“Yes, you know, that wood-structured Tengwang Pavilion that made headlines a month ago in Mingsha County. Helping out with this favor is like boosting local tourism—it’s proper poverty alleviation work.”

“Oh, you mean that wooden Tengwang Pavilion?”

After a long pause, the man’s voice returned.

“What kind of series is it?”

“An ancient costume comedy!”

“Has the ancient costume comedy passed censorship? When is your friend aiming for a satellite debut?”

The man inquired further.

“Third Uncle, my friend is right here with me. Can I transfer the call so he can explain directly?”

Han Xiaoqing looked at Xu Hao and said,

“That works!”

Upon hearing the agreement, Han Xiaoqing handed over the phone to Xu Hao.

Xu Hao, seizing this unexpected opportunity and feeling even more grateful to Han Xiaoqing for always stepping in during critical moments, took the call eagerly.

“Hello, Director. I’m Xu Hao from our company. We’ve produced an ancient costume light comedy,”

Taking over the call, Xu Hao quickly summarized the situation, adding, “The script will be submitted for review within the next couple of days, and if it passes, we plan to air it in less than ten days. Honestly, since this is a project from a new company with rookie actors, we aren’t too demanding. All we need is a satellite slot.”

“Hmm, let me think. If things work out evenly, we could probably free up a midnight slot in about half a month. I hope that won’t be an issue,”

After a brief pause, the man’s voice returned.

“A midnight slot?”

“Yes, after 1 a.m. is the only time we can spare. Other slots are completely booked.”

“Director, that’s absolutely fine! As I mentioned earlier, since our project is from a new company with rookie talent, just securing a satellite slot to promote our ancient architecture would be a huge help.”

Xu Hao was delighted and quickly responded.

He wasn’t greedy; getting even a single slot was already a huge favor. He didn’t dare to ask for more.

After all, even a midnight slot on Yan City TV was far superior in viewership compared to Wei City TV.

“Alright, but one thing must be clarified in advance. According to our channel’s policy, a midnight slot operates on a 50-50 revenue share. If your series attracts new advertisers, we split the earnings evenly. If not, there’s no income at all. Also, we won’t be paying extra for the rights.

“Understood,” the man’s voice replied once more.

PS: Brothers, Yang seems to be slightly rebounding. This virus isn’t your average cold—please take preventive measures. Delay infection if possible, and avoid it altogether if you can!