Entertainment from Divorce

Brilliant Entertainment Company.

President's office.

A thick stack of documents lay on the table.

At the top is the global streaming launch plan for "Time Tick" submitted by the overseas distribution department.

It details the allocation of promotional resources in each region, the progress of subtitle translation, and the advance screening arrangements for overseas film critics.

Tan Yue's fingertip traced the "Featured on the European Region Homepage" label, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

This is the company's first realistic film to be simultaneously released globally after it rose to the second tier of global cinema, which is crucial for expanding its overseas non-science fiction audience.

He picked up his pen and wrote in the margin of the document: "Coordinate with the public relations department to prepare a Q&A outline for overseas media in advance, highlighting the theme of 'inheritance of Chinese folk culture' and avoiding excessive focus on entertainment."

Just as he put down his pen, there was a gentle knock on the office door. Chen Ye, dressed in a crisp white shirt, walked in briskly, holding a gold-embossed envelope.

"Mr. Tan, the international express delivery we just received was sent by the Cannes International Film Festival organizing committee."

"Cannes?" Tan Yue looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He took the envelope, his fingertips touching the gold-embossed film festival logo, which felt substantial.

Upon opening the envelope, I found a beautifully printed invitation, its wording formal yet warm.

"Dear Mr. Tan Yue, on behalf of the Cannes International Film Festival Organizing Committee, I cordially invite you to attend the screening of 'Interstellar' in the main competition section of the Cannes International Film Festival as a representative of the creative team..."

Interstellar has been selected for the main competition at Cannes!

This news was like a warm current, instantly flowing through Tan Yue's entire body.

As one of the world's most influential international film festivals, Cannes' recognition is not only an affirmation of this film, but also an affirmation of Brilliant Entertainment and even Chinese science fiction films.

This means that the company's international reputation will reach a new level, which will have a positive impact on the financing and issuance of subsequent overseas projects.

Tan Yue read the invitation twice, unable to hide the smile on his lips, but then his gaze unconsciously drifted to the office next door.

Chen Ziyu didn't go to the company today; she stayed home with her mother, who had just arrived in Beijing, to help her prepare for childbirth.

The early stages of pregnancy require careful care; how could he leave Beijing for France?

Moreover, Chen Ziyu's work handover is still in progress. He has just taken over various company affairs, including overseas distribution, training new talents, and writing the script for "The Three-Body Problem." There are a lot of things waiting for him to handle, and he is really overwhelmed.

"President Tan, this is fantastic news!" Chen Ye's face was full of excitement. "The influence of the Cannes Film Festival goes without saying. If you could attend in person, it would greatly enhance the company's international image."

“It is indeed good news.” Tan Yue put away the invitation, his tone filled with undisguised joy, but also with some concern. “But Tzuyu is newly pregnant, and I can’t leave; the company also needs someone. How about this, you reply to the organizing committee and say that I cannot attend due to personal matters, and the main creative team of ‘Interstellar’ will go to Cannes consisting of the producer, director of photography, and lead actor.”

He paused, then added, "Have the public relations department immediately develop an overseas publicity plan and provide specialized training for the main creative team, emphasizing the integration of the film's science fiction core with Chinese cultural elements."

"We will shoot more behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the main cast and crew, and release them simultaneously on overseas social media platforms, striving to leverage the buzz surrounding Cannes to further expand the film's international influence."

"Our company has just entered the ranks of the world's second-tier companies. We must seize every opportunity for international exposure, as this is very important for consolidating the company's international position."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I'll go and coordinate with the public relations department and the organizing committee right away to ensure a timely and appropriate response." Chen Ye nodded and left the office with a light step.

For any entertainment company, getting their work featured on the Cannes stage is something to be proud of.

Tan Yue carefully placed the invitation into the drawer, the gold foil still lingering on her fingertips.

He picked up the Pu'er tea on the table, took a sip, and the warm tea soothed his excited mood.

Now is not the time to indulge in joy; there's a mountain of work to be done.

He turned to the next document, which was the preliminary preparation plan for the "Three-Body Problem" project submitted by the TV drama department. It listed potential screenwriters, directors, and a list of early-stage scientific advisors.

Tan Yue quickly browsed through the list, circling the names of several experts from the Institute of Astrophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the "Scientific Advisors" section. He planned to personally visit them later to ensure that the scientific setting of the script was rigorous and accurate.

By the time all the urgent documents were processed, it was already 3 p.m.

Tan Yue rubbed his throbbing temples, got up, walked to the window, and stretched.

Outside the window, the city of Beijing was filled with towering buildings and bright sunshine. He thought of Chen Ziyu and his mother at home at this moment, and his heart was filled with warmth.

He took out his phone and sent Chen Ziyu a message: "How are you at home? Are you feeling unwell? Do you like the food Mom made?"

The message had barely been sent when Chen Ziyu replied, along with a photo of her leaning against the sofa: "Everything is fine. Mom made me bird's nest porridge and squeezed orange juice. She's so thoughtful. Are you done with your work? Don't overwork yourself."

Tan Yue replied with a smile, "I'm almost done with my work. I'll go home early to be with you. By the way, Interstellar has been shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival. I've asked the main creative team to attend. Once you're feeling better, we can go to other international film festivals together."

The other end quickly replied with a happy emoji and a message: "Great! Congratulations! You've made excellent arrangements. Don't worry about me, just focus on your work."

Putting down his phone, Tan Yue returned to his desk and opened the script document for "The Three-Body Problem" on his computer.

He has already completed short biographies of the three core characters, Ye Wenjie, Wang Miao, and Shi Qiang, and is currently refining the opening plot of the Red Coast Base.

On the screen, the scene of Ye Wenjie debugging equipment in the laboratory of the Red Coast Base gradually took shape.

Tan Yue's fingertips tapped rapidly on the keyboard, classic scenes from "The Three-Body Problem" from Earth's memory constantly flashing through his mind, while he made localized adjustments based on the technological background and social environment of this world.

"Ye Wenjie's motives need more nuanced development, highlighting the contradiction between her disappointment with humanity and her yearning for unknown civilizations."

Tan Yue muttered to himself, adding a psychological description of Ye Wenjie to the document to make her subsequent action of pressing the launch button more convincing.

The scriptwriting process wasn't fast. Many professional physics terms and astronomical concepts required repeated research and confirmation. Occasionally, when he encountered something he didn't understand, he would mark it down, planning to consult a science advisor later. But he wasn't in a hurry. Good works need time to be polished, especially hard science fiction IPs like "The Three-Body Problem," where every detail cannot be overlooked.

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Ruishan Residential Area.

In Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu's home, sunlight streamed through the living room's floor-to-ceiling windows, spilling onto the soft beige sofa.

Chen Ziyu was wearing loose cotton loungewear, leaning back on the sofa with a thin knitted blanket covering her knees.

Chen's mother sat next to her, holding an apple in her hand, carefully peeling it with a knife, her movements skillful and gentle.

"Eat slowly, it's just taken out of the refrigerator, don't let it get too cold." Chen's mother cut the peeled apple into small pieces, put them in a transparent glass bowl, and handed it to Chen Ziyu. "You don't have a good appetite in the early stages of pregnancy. If you want to eat something, just tell Mom and I'll make it for you."

Chen Ziyu picked up a piece of apple, took a small bite, and the sweet taste spread in her mouth, making her feel exceptionally happy: "Mom, your cooking is so delicious, even better than what you get at restaurants. The chicken soup yesterday was especially flavorful, I drank two big bowls of it."

"I'm glad you like it." Chen's mother smiled and patted the back of her hand, her eyes full of love. "It's not easy for a woman to get pregnant, so you must make sure you get enough nutrition. I'll make you some white fungus and lotus seed soup later, which is good for clearing heat, moisturizing the lungs, and calming the nerves."

As the two were chatting, Chen Ziyu's phone vibrated. It was a message from her younger brother, Chen Xiang: "Take good care of yourself. Don't worry too much about work; your brother-in-law is here for you. If you need any help, just let me know, and I'll make time to visit you in Beijing."

Upon seeing the message, Chen Ziyu couldn't help but laugh and replied, "Thank you, little brother. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. You should also work hard at the company. Mom and Dad are getting old, so please take care of things at home."

Chen's mother leaned over for a look and said with a smile, "Xiangxiang is becoming more and more sensible. Your father said he is becoming more and more familiar with the company's business. Last time he went with your father to discuss a cooperation, he performed exceptionally well. He had a clear mind and spoke with tact. He is much more mature than before."

"Yes, Xiangxiang has grown up." Chen Ziyu nodded, her heart filled with joy.

Back then, my younger brother was a naughty little boy, but now he can stand on his own and take on the responsibilities of the family.

“Speaking of pregnancy, I remember when I was pregnant with Xiangxiang, it was really not easy.” Chen’s mother suddenly started talking, her eyes filled with the warmth of memories. “When I was pregnant with him, I had a lot of morning sickness. I would vomit everything I ate and lost several pounds. Your father was busy with company business at that time and was often not at home, so I cooked and did housework by myself. Sometimes I was so tired that I cried.”

Chen Ziyu listened attentively and asked softly, "So how did you alleviate it later? Were there any good methods?"

"What else could we do but tough it out?" Chen's mother said with a smile. "Later, your grandmother came to take care of me and made me different kinds of food every day, and I gradually got better."

“When I was more than seven months pregnant with Xiangxiang, I really wanted to eat your maternal grandfather’s sweet and sour pork ribs. Your father specially drove back to his hometown and brought your maternal grandfather to Hangzhou to make me a big pot. You don’t know, I ate two big bowls of rice in one meal, and your father was stunned.”

"Haha, Dad is so good to you." Chen Ziyu laughed so hard her eyes crinkled.

"Conditions weren't as good back then as they are now, and there were no special treatments when I was pregnant."

Chen's mother continued, "Xiangxiang was born in winter, when it was very cold. You were only ten years old then, and you would run to the hospital to see me and my brother every day after school. You even learned to cover your brother with a blanket, afraid that he would get cold."

Images from her childhood flashed through Chen Ziyu's mind, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up: "I had forgotten about this. Back then, I thought my little brother was so small and soft, and I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to take good care of him."

“You’ve been sensible since you were little, loving your younger brother and being filial to your parents.”

Chen's mother patted her head, her voice full of affection, and continued, "Now that you're going to be a mother yourself, you know how difficult it is to be a mother. But you're much luckier than I was back then. Xiao Yue is so good to you, and the company is doing well. You don't need to worry too much. Just focus on your pregnancy."

"Yes, I know." Chen Ziyu leaned on her mother's shoulder, her heart filled with warmth.

With her mother's care, her husband's love, and her family's concern, these times are exceptionally precious.

She looked down at her lower abdomen. Although there was no obvious bulge yet, she could clearly feel the presence of a new life and her heart was filled with anticipation.

The two chatted about everyday things, from Chen Xiang's mischievous childhood stories to Chen Ziyu's embarrassing moments at school, and then to the trivialities of their family life, laughing continuously.

As the sun gradually set in the west, it shone through the window onto the two of them, creating a warm halo, and filling the whole house with a cozy and happy atmosphere.

In the evening, Tan Yue finished dealing with company matters and left work early to go home.

As soon as I opened the door, I smelled the aroma of food coming from the kitchen.

Chen's mother was stewing chicken soup. The soup was bubbling and bubbling in the pot, and the aroma was wonderful.

Chen Ziyu leaned back on the sofa in the living room, holding a prenatal care handbook in her hand, reading it intently.

"I'm back." Tan Yue changed his shoes, walked quickly to the sofa, and bent down to touch Chen Ziyu's forehead. "Are you feeling unwell today?"

"No, everything is fine." Chen Ziyu looked up at him, her eyes full of smiles. "Mom made you chicken soup and your favorite braised pork."

"Great, the smell makes me hungry." Tan Yue smiled and sat down next to her, picking up the pregnancy handbook on the table and flipping through it. "What are you looking at? You seem so focused."

"I'm looking at pregnancy precautions. Mom says it's good for the baby if we know more," Chen Ziyu said softly, nestled in his arms. "By the way, how's the Cannes Film Festival going?"

“It’s all arranged. The producer and his team will lead the way.” Tan Yue held her hand and said gently, “Once you’re feeling better, we’ll go to other international film festivals together. We can bring the baby along so he can experience the atmosphere of international cinema.”

"Okay." Chen Ziyu nodded with a smile, her heart filled with anticipation.

When Chen's mother came out of the kitchen and saw the two of them being so intimate, she smiled and said, "Dinner is almost ready. Tan Yue, why don't you sit with Ziyu for a while longer? I'll go and cook the last dish."

"Mom, let me help you." Tan Yue got up and headed towards the kitchen.

"No need, no need, you just stay with Ziyu." Chen's mother quickly stopped him. "The kitchen is full of fumes, and Ziyu can't stand the smell right now. You shouldn't go in either, lest you get covered in the smell of fumes."

Tan Yue had no choice but to stop and return to the sofa, where he held Chen Ziyu's hand tightly.

As darkness fell outside the window, the city lights began to illuminate the night, and the aroma of food from the kitchen grew stronger, filling the entire house with a warm and happy atmosphere.

Looking at his wife beside him, thinking about their soon-to-be-born baby, and the steady progress of his company's various businesses, Tan Yue felt a deep sense of peace and satisfaction. (End of Chapter)