Entertainment from Divorce

Beijing.

Brilliant Entertainment Company.

Tan Yue sat at the ebony table in his top-floor office, his fingertips tracing the signature area of ​​the last document.

That was the actor contract confirmation form for the film project "The Road to Heaven". He carefully checked the key information such as the actor's schedule and salary amount. After confirming that everything was correct, he signed his name at the bottom.

"Xiao Ye, take this document to the film department and have Director Zheng Tong check it and file it. Also, tell him that the training plan for the actors before they join the crew needs to be finalized as soon as possible. We need to see the specific plan at next week's meeting." Tan Yue put the document into the blue folder and rubbed his temples.

Since nine o'clock in the morning, he has processed eight documents, covering multiple areas such as budget approval, project signing, and cooperation coordination. The rough texture of the paper still lingers on his fingertips.

Chen Ye strode into the office, dressed in a smart white shirt and black suit pants, her hair neatly styled in a low ponytail. As she took the folder, her fingertips lightly touched the table, her movements swift and meticulous: "Okay, Mr. Tan, I'll be right there. I'll send you Director Zheng's feedback when I get back."

Tan Yue stood up and picked up the dark gray suit jacket draped over the back of the chair. "I'll go check on each floor. You don't need to rush back after you deliver the documents. Just go back to your workstation and handle the follow-up work."

As Tan Yue stepped out of the office, the elevator slowly descended. He watched the numbers decrease layer by layer, silently reviewing the recent priorities of each department.

The TV drama department is polishing the script for "Cultural Relics Restorer", the program department is busy preparing for the mentor meet-and-greet for "New Generation Singers", the music department has just finished coordinating new talent training matters in South Korea, and the artist management department is following up on the commercial performance resources of several new talents.

His visit to the department was not just to check on the progress of the work, but also to hear the employees' true thoughts.

For example, will a broken coffee machine in the break room affect efficiency? Are there any unreasonable aspects to the newly adjusted attendance system? These details often reflect the company's operational status better than the numbers on the reports.

The elevator stopped; this is the film department's office area.

At the open-plan workstations, employees are busy at their computers, with screens filled with storyboard sketches, script documents, and special effects previews.

Zheng Tong wasn't in his office; he must have gone to the scriptwriting room. Tan Yue didn't disturb him but instead walked to a set of workstations near the window.

Several young assistants were organizing the footage from "Time Ticks" while scenes from an old watch shop were playing on the computer screen.

"Hello, Mr. Tan!" The assistants stood up to greet him as soon as they saw him, their voices a mixture of nervousness and surprise.

"No need to stand up, keep working." Tan Yue waved his hand with a smile, leaning over to look at the screen. "Is this the footage we shot yesterday? How's Lin Qingye's feedback? Is there anything the company needs to coordinate?"

"Director Lin said he was very satisfied with yesterday's footage, but the old-fashioned pocket watch from the props department was a bit worn, and he wanted to find a prop that was more in line with the era." A young assistant wearing glasses quickly replied, tapping lightly on the keyboard to bring up the prop list. "We have already contacted three antique prop dealers, and they can deliver the samples this afternoon. We will then take photos and send them to Director Lin for confirmation."

"Well done, very efficient." Tan Yue nodded, his gaze sweeping over the documents on the table, noticing a well-worn copy of "The Language of Cinema" next to him. "Do you usually read these kinds of professional books to improve your skills? If the company has any training needs, you can always mention it to the human resources department, and we can invite senior mentors in the industry to give presentations."

"Thank you, Mr. Tan! We were just saying that we wanted to learn about the post-production of special effects shots. It would be great if there were training like this!" Another assistant's eyes lit up, his tone full of anticipation.

"Okay, I've noted it down. I'll have the HR department arrange it as soon as possible," Tan Yue replied with a smile. After chatting with them for a few more minutes about the filming progress, she turned and headed towards the scriptwriter's office.

As he passed by the break room, he saw two employees sighing over an empty coffee machine. He smiled and said, "The coffee machine will be fixed this afternoon. If you want coffee now, you can get reimbursed for the cost at the convenience store on the first floor. Remember to keep the receipt."

"Thank you, Mr. Tan!" the employees responded with delight, instantly brightening the previously somewhat somber atmosphere.

After leaving the film department, Tan Yue took the elevator to the program department.

The atmosphere here was even more lively than in the film department. Several planners were gathered around a whiteboard discussing the competition details of "The Next Generation Singer". The whiteboard was covered with dense text and arrows, and photos of the contestants were also posted next to it.

Xu Nuo stood in the middle, holding a marker, revising the competition rules. When she saw Tan Yue enter, she quickly stopped what she was doing: "Mr. Tan, what brings you here?"

"Come check on your progress and hear everyone's thoughts." Tan Yue walked to the whiteboard, his gaze sweeping over the competition format. "The 'Original Song Breakthrough Round' is a very innovative segment, but how do we control the quality of the contestants' original songs? What if there's plagiarism or substandard quality? How will we handle that?"

"We've already thought of that. We plan to invite three music producers to form a judging panel to review the contestants' original works in advance, ensuring there are no copyright issues, and to provide feedback on their work," Xu Nuo explained, pointing to the word "Judging Panel" on the whiteboard. "In addition, we will also add a 'Copyright Statement' segment to the program to emphasize the importance of originality and guide contestants to respect intellectual property rights."

Tan Yue nodded, then looked at the workstation next to him and noticed a young planner frowning at his computer. He walked over and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Mr. Tan, I'm compiling background information on the contestants and I've found that some of them have participated in other variety shows before and have a certain fan base, but they also have some negative public opinion. I'm wondering if we should pay close attention to this public opinion and take precautions to avoid risks in advance," the planner said hesitantly, swiping his finger across the screen to show screenshots of negative public opinion.

"We must pay attention," Tan Yue said firmly. "Have the publicity department assist you in conducting public opinion analysis and developing response plans for potential risks. For example, communicate with the contestants in advance to understand the true situation of negative public opinion, and if necessary, issue a clarification statement before the show airs to avoid a public opinion crisis after the show starts." He paused, then added, "If you are short-staffed, you can coordinate with other departments at any time. The company's core focus right now is to ensure that every project can proceed smoothly, and we cannot allow problems to arise due to negligence in details."

"Thank you, Mr. Tan. We'll contact the public relations department right away!" The planner nodded hurriedly, the hesitation on his face vanishing instantly, replaced by a determined expression.

For the next half hour or so, Tan Yue went to the music department, the artist management department, and the new media department.

In the music department, he heard employees say that "the process of connecting with overseas music platforms is too complicated, and they hope to have a dedicated person to handle the cooperation with overseas platforms." He immediately asked Wei Yu to arrange a dedicated person to handle the cooperation with overseas platforms.

In the artist management department, he noticed that the training program for new artists was not detailed enough and suggested adding courses such as "media handling" and "stage presence".

In the new media department, when employees pointed out that "short video content lacks innovation," he encouraged everyone to refer to excellent overseas short video examples and create differentiated content by combining the company's film and television IPs.

In each department he visits, Tan Yue doesn't just listen to reports from management. Instead, he proactively goes to the workstations of ordinary employees to chat about their work difficulties, their needs in life, and even their suggestions for company policies. He has maintained this down-to-earth approach to inspections for many years.

Tan Yue firmly believes that the genuine voices of employees are the key to the company's improvement.

Previously, some employees complained that "the overtime meals were monotonous," so he asked the administration department to adjust the menu; some employees pointed out that "the promotion path was unclear," so he pushed the human resources department to develop clear promotion standards; and some employees suggested "increasing team building activities," so the company organized a departmental team building activity once a month.

These seemingly small improvements have strengthened employees' sense of belonging and increased company cohesion.

When I got back to the top-floor office, it was already 11:30 a.m.

Tan Yue took off his suit jacket, draped it over the back of his chair, walked to the window, took a sip of water, and gazed at the CBD buildings in the distance.

The sunlight grew stronger, making the glass curtain walls of the high-rise buildings sparkle like a silver ocean.

He turned on his computer, logged onto a leading international entertainment website, and began browsing the latest industry news.

This is something we do every day; understanding our competitors' moves is essential for developing better company strategies.

As Tan Yue watched, he took notes of key information in his notebook, silently analyzing the impact of these developments on Brilliant Entertainment.

Tan Yue muttered to himself, his fingers typing "Industry Dynamics Analysis" on the keyboard, beginning to outline the company's response strategy.

Brilliant Entertainment's current development strategy is to seek progress while maintaining stability.

Instead of blindly pursuing rapid expansion, we first consolidate our advantages in the domestic market and then gradually expand our overseas business; instead of following trends and chasing hot topics, we focus on fields with long-term value such as science fiction, reality, and cultural heritage; instead of relying on a single project or artist, we reduce business risks by improving the industrial chain and cultivating diversified talents.

This seemingly conservative strategy has enabled the company to maintain stable growth amidst industry fluctuations, laying the foundation for its rise to become a second-tier global entertainment company.

Just like when the film and television industry was experiencing a "historical drama craze" before, many companies rushed to shoot historical dramas, leading to market saturation and a decline in reputation. However, Brilliant Entertainment insisted on polishing the realistic theme of "Old Town Story", which eventually became a hit of the year with its high-quality content.

Later, "traffic stars" became a hot topic in the industry, and many companies signed traffic stars at high prices. However, Brilliant Entertainment focused on cultivating talented newcomers. Although its exposure was not as high as other companies in the short term, it formed a virtuous cycle in the long run.

"Going forward, we must continue to adhere to the strategy of 'seeking progress while maintaining stability'," Tan Yue wrote in his notebook. "Regarding overseas business, we should first deepen existing cooperation and accumulate experience in multinational projects."

Just as Tan Yue was focused on sorting out the strategy, there was a gentle knock on the office door, and Chen Ye walked in with a document: "President Tan, this is the training plan for the actors of 'The Road to Heaven' as reported by Director Zheng. He has preliminarily determined the training content and the list of mentors, and would like you to review it; in addition, the State Administration of Culture just sent a notice inviting you to attend the 'International Development Forum of Chinese Cultural and Entertainment Enterprises' next Wednesday, and we need you to confirm whether you can attend."

Tan Yue took the document and quickly flipped through it.

The actor training program comprises three modules, with mentors including senior acting teachers, aerospace experts, and physical trainers. The program will run for two weeks starting next month and is well-organized and reasonable.

He signed "Agreed" on the document and handed it to Chen Ye: "Have Zheng Tong proceed with this plan. Ensure logistical support during the training period and communicate with him immediately if any problems arise. Also, I will be attending the forum hosted by the State Administration of Culture. Please help me coordinate the work arrangements for that day and prepare the sharing materials in advance."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I'll take care of it right away." Chen Ye took the documents, turned around and left the office, gently closing the door behind him.

Tan Yue sat back down at his desk, opened the document "Materials for Next Wednesday's Forum Sharing," and began writing the sharing outline.

He plans to give a presentation on "Brilliant Entertainment's Path to Internationalization," sharing the company's experiences and insights from three aspects: content creation, international cooperation, and talent development. He also wants to hear about the practices of other companies to find new ideas for the company's future development.

The sunlight outside the window gradually moved to the table, illuminating the text on the document.

Tan Yue's fingers flew across the keyboard, and the outline on the screen was gradually being refined. From "the global distribution strategy of Interstellar" to "the details of music cooperation with entertainment companies", from "international talent training system" to "future transnational project planning", each part embodied his deep thoughts on the company's development.

He knew that becoming a second-rate entertainment company in the world was just a new starting point, and that he would face even more challenges in the future.

For example, cultural differences in overseas markets, pressure from international competitors, and changes in industry policies.

However, as long as we adhere to the strategy of seeking progress while maintaining stability, always focus on high-quality content, take employee needs as the guide, and refer to industry trends, Brilliant Entertainment will surely be able to go further and more steadily on the road to internationalization.

Before we knew it, the clock struck noon, and the sound of employees getting up and heading to the cafeteria echoed from the office area.

Tan Yue saved the document, stretched, and got up to walk towards the office door.

He planned to go to the cafeteria to have lunch with the employees first, listen to their casual conversations, and perhaps discover some details that he hadn't noticed at work.

After all, the company's development does not depend on the efforts of one or a few people, but on the contributions of every employee. Only by paying attention to every detail and listening to every voice can Brilliant Entertainment continue to grow in the highly competitive industry and ultimately achieve its goal of becoming a world-class entertainment company.

As Tan Yue walked out of the office, he encountered several employees on their way to the cafeteria in the corridor. They greeted him with smiles and warm words.

Tan Yue responded with a smile and walked with them towards the elevator. He could hear them discussing the lunch menu, occasionally interspersed with complaints about work and expectations for the future.

These vivid voices filled his heart with warmth. (End of Chapter)