Mo Lang was furious that this bunch from the entertainment circles loved picking fights and wouldn't even let Fang Zhao off when he was pursuing advanced studies. They had even used the excuse of "Poverty Alleviation" to try to dupe him. Did they think that an old man like him had never collaborated with the Poverty Alleviation Office before?
When all was said and done, 'Up Close Contact' was still an entertainment variety program that didn't have much effect. Just look where the program had gone. Were there any huge changes up till now? Weren't they still the same?!
"They really are seizing every opportunity! It's impossible to guard against them!" After speaking to Carter, Mo Lang decided on what to say later on.
Elsewhere, the program team contacted Fang Zhao and spoke in more detail about this program. At the same time, they emphasized that Fang Zhao was the first-ever special guest appointed by the base garrison. If Fang Zhao didn't agree to participate, then this season's location would have to shift.
Nanfeng sat at the side, listening the director and everyone else's words in disdain.
Treacherous!
Bemoaning their hard-pressed situation was fine. According to Nanfeng's understanding of Fang Zhao, his boss really wouldn't care about how much he was paid for this sort of program that had a public welfare theme. But the program team were actually pretending to be pitiful before Fang Zhao!
With the director as the head of this group, they said a lot to Fang Zhao which could be summarized as——
We are bitter deep down!
We are also being forced to do this!
We are benefitting the soldiers garrisoned on foreign planets, letting even more people see their suffering!
Fang Zhao was no stranger to bases on other planets. He would definitely understand, right? It was said that his great-grandfather served aboard the spaceship Sirius during his military service and had gone through many hardships. Your great-grandfather would surely support your decision to participate in this program.
...
At Yanzhou's Yanbei Retirement Facility, Great-grandfather Fang sneezed for no apparent reason.
Rubbing his itchy nose, Great-grandfather Fang put on an extra jacket and continued to twirl the two walnuts as he calmly bragged to the other old fellas in the retirement facility.
However, no matter how sincerely the program team put it, Fang Zhao wasn't really a youngster and wouldn't be easily deceived by their words. He understood well what this bunch in the program team were thinking about.
Fang Zhao calmly considered for some time and asked, "Can I bring a dog?"
The bunch that had been eagerly awaiting Fang Zhao's decision: "??"
What? Bringing a dog when alleviating poverty?
This isn't a a Muzhou farmland or pasture where pets could be simply brought over to play. Pets are so weak and feeble—a moment of carelessness could result in them losing their lives!
"I can't? Then never mind," Fang Zhao said.
The director studied Fang Zhao and probed, "What does 'never mind' mean?"
Fang Zhao also stared at the other party but didn't say anything.
The director remained silent for quite awhile before saying, "Although we call ourselves a variety program, but we carry the objective of poverty alleviation. The place we are headed to will surely be arduous."
"His ability to adapt is very high," Fang Zhao said.
"It can still be done if you really have such a request. However, an agreement has to be signed."
"Sure."
The director's facial muscles relaxed. In any case, as long as Fang Zhao didn't pose a request that was too demanding, he would do his utmost to meet Fang Zhao's needs. After all, it was the other side who had requested for Fang Zhao. In parison to that, what was a pet dog? If he wanted to bring it along, then so be it. Everything would be fine as long as its owner was well taken care of.
The two sides progressed to more detailed negotiations regarding the other aspects of the program and recording. Nanfeng assumed the role of an interim manager and helped to settle the even finer details and issues.
After discussions were plete, Fang Zhao didn't sign immediately but said instead, "I still have to speak to the teacher-in-charge and get his approval."
"Yes, yes you should." The director's face had the vigor of having just solved a difficult question. He knew that Fang Zhao was still undergoing advanced studies and still had to undergo a procedure, thus he showed an understanding to Fang Zhao's situation.
"We have already spoken with Prof. Carter. You don't have to worry," the director said.
"I know, I was talking about another teacher." Fang Zhao smiled.
"Whom are you talking about? If it is needed, we can send someone to speak with him," the director said immediately.
"Old Mr. Mo Lang."
"...Cough, this... you can speak to Venerable Mo first. If it can't be resolved... then we will step forward."
They had of course heard of Mo Lang's grand reputation. This old master had also collaborated many times with the Poverty Alleviation Office and was a highly respected old artist. At the same time, they also didn't dare look for him straight away. The old master had quite the temper.
One should be terrified when it was time to be terrified.
After the people from the program team left, Fang Zhao had a video call with Mo Lang and shared his own views.
Fang Zhao had already prepared a portion of his graduation works. As for the remaining part, he still needed time and some catalysts.
This program, "Up Close Contact
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