The era of top influencers that started with illiteracy

Chapter 45: Illiteracy, Victory, and Understanding the Nation

About stand-up comedy.

In fact, Shen Jian was quite confident.

With his already expert-level oratory skills, coupled with the addition of jokes and other talents, he has no problem handling a stand-up comedy show.

However, since Yang Tianzhen had used her connections to find him a professional player in the industry.

Shen Jian felt there was no reason to refuse.

On the one hand, we can learn more from this experience.

On the other hand, it can also help you make new connections, just like Lu Buwei.

...

in the afternoon.

The company's reception area.

Many employees were watching from outside.

"Wow, what are those two doing here? They're hilarious."

"The mentor that General Manager Yang found for our company's new employees."

"That Shen Jian? He's not really going to do stand-up comedy, is he? He's illiterate...can he handle it?"

"Who knows? Anyway, President Yang is going to promote him. Do you have a problem with that?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Just as everyone was discussing it.

Shen Jian and Liang Mu had already arrived outside the reception room.

You can hear Yang Tianzhen chatting enthusiastically with someone inside.

"Thank you for your help today."

"Sister, you're too kind."

"Yeah, Li Dan told me that if all else fails, he can just come to our theater and see how we stand-up comedians perform live."

"That works, but the variety show might start filming next month, and I'll be very busy."

After Yang Tianzhen finished speaking, she turned to look at the two people who had pushed the door open and entered.

He then stood up and introduced himself.

"Here you are. Let me introduce you. This is Liang Mu, the company's manager, and this is my newly signed artist."

As Shen Jian approached, he saw two people, one tall and one short.

Even without saying a word, it exudes a sense of comicality.

He was familiar with both of them.

Because I keep seeing their funny clips and variety shows on Douyin.

A burly man with a square face, Wang Jianguo.

The other one is Xu Zhisheng, who can laugh so hard that all twelve front teeth are visible.

Both of them rose to fame through stand-up comedy, and their careers eventually took off.

Shen Jian took the initiative to greet them: "Hello, teachers. I am Shen Jian, the 'Jian' in 'see you again in thirty days'."

Yang Tianzhen: "???"

Ryogi: "..."

Wang Jianguo was taken aback, his comedian instincts kicking in: "Wow, that's interesting. See you in thirty days, what's the story behind it?"

Xu Zhisheng nudged him: "You've only just met them and you're already asking about historical allusions? Do you even know any historical allusions in China? Seriously."

aside,

Yang Tianzhen's eyes were already locked on Shen Jian.

"It's already over before it's even been written, haha." Shen Jian felt a chill run down his spine and quickly changed the subject: "Teacher Xu, Teacher Wang, thank you for your hard work today. My knowledge is not great, so please bear with me."

Xu Zhisheng waved his hand: "It's nothing, it's nothing, don't be so polite."

Wang Jianguo: "Let's get started then. Let's just set it up here. It's quite spacious. Mr. Yang, you guys take a break, let's chat."

Listening to what the two of them were saying.

Yang Tianzhen withdrew her murderous intent towards Shen Jian and nodded with a smile: "Okay, you two chat, I'll have someone prepare some food."

After saying that, she asked her assistant to get some fruit and drinks.

Then he and Ryoki and the others sat down on one side of the reception room and stopped disturbing them.

In the world of stand-up comedy, both of them are considered top performers.

Therefore, we can ask them to give Shen some pointers.

Maybe then I can perform better in variety shows.

Even if it's just a one-round exit.

At least leave a good impression on the audience.

Liangmu: "Mr. Yang, I didn't expect you to actually contact them."

Yang Tianzhen: "I got to know them from participating in a variety show before, but I actually wanted to ask them to write an article for Shen Jian, even if I had to pay for the copyright."

Liangmu nodded: "That's certainly feasible."

As they were talking.

The three people in the distance have already started.

Wang Jianguo spoke first: "Shen Jian, actually, this stand-up comedy is like reciting a text or reading your own diary. It's a very relaxed way to talk about your embarrassing moments. It's that simple. So don't think of it as too difficult. There's no barrier to entry."

"Really?" Shen Jian looked surprised. "But I dropped out of school in the third grade, I never memorized any texts, and I don't even have a diary. Who keeps a diary?

[One more hilarious joke]

Yang Tianzhen: "..."

Ryogi: "..."

After Shen finished speaking, the two people behind him covered their faces and lowered their heads, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

To be able to say something like this with such confidence is simply unbelievable.

But then,

Then they heard Xu Zhisheng and Wang Jianguo laughing.

"Haha, that's great!" Xu Zhisheng gave a thumbs up.

"Oh my?" Wang Jianguo exclaimed in surprise. Not bad, he actually has some talent?

He continued, "Of course, there are many ways to do stand-up comedy, or you could say techniques... but it's too early for you right now. It would be best if you could find stories in your life, the people and events around you, and so on."

Shen Jian: "Anything is fine with me?"

Wang Jianguo nodded: "Yes, anything is fine, and then say it in a humorous way."

Of course, it's difficult to suddenly tell an ordinary story in a funny way, but all stand-up comedians have to go through this process.

Even now, we can't just tell stories whenever we want; often, we're forced to.

Shen Jian: "But I'm different from you guys."

Xu Zhisheng: "We're all human, what's the difference?"

Shen Jian: "My mom told me that I was born via C-section."

[One more hilarious joke]

Ryogi: "..."

Yang Tianzhen: "???"

There was a two-second pause around the area.

Wang Jianguo and Xu Zhisheng were taken aback.

"Holy crap? It even uses puns?"

"This is interesting!"

The two of them clapped and cheered.

They even started praising it.

Shen Jian: "Teachers, is it true? But many people in the company don't think I have a good chance."

"That's because they have no taste." Wang Jianguo patted Shen Jian on the shoulder: "Brother, haven't you realized yourself that you really have talent?"

Xu Zhisheng nodded in agreement: "Really, brother. The most important thing is that you said it so naturally, as if you didn't even know you didn't know. Do you know how valuable that is?"

Ryogi: "..."

Yang Tianzhen: "???"

From a distance, these words of praise could be heard.

Yang Tianzhen and Liang Mu were already getting restless.

It would be natural for that guy to say it.

Because he genuinely didn't know!

Wang Jianguo: "Many professional stand-up comedians get stuck at this level. It's a very difficult state to grasp, so you must maintain it."

Xu Zhisheng: "Many times, stand-up comedy stories have a theme, and it's the same after you participate in 'Happy Singles 2'."

Each round of the competition will have a new theme for you to talk about, such as the terrible housing prices, low wages for working people, the daily grind of relatives during the Spring Festival, self-discipline in fitness, or how painful the process of losing weight is, and so on.

Shen Jian: "Oh, I know that. Sister Yang is one of them. I always knew she had a lot on her mind, so it was hard for her to lose weight."

Wang Jianguo: "Pfft~ Haha, wow, that's high-class!"

Xu Zhisheng: "See? I told you I was a genius!"

Ryogi: "..."

Yang Tianzhen: "Shen Jian! Do you want to die?! How dare you call me fat!"

Shen Jian: "No, I was just saying you have a hard time losing weight."

[One more hilarious joke]

"Hahaha!"

"666! Genius, absolute genius!"

outside,

Everyone looked completely bewildered.

"Wait, what's going on?"

"What did Shen Jian just say?"

Why are Wang Jianguo and Xu Zhisheng both clapping and cheering?

"Why isn't Mr. Yang smiling?"