Entertainment from Divorce

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Before the morning mist had completely dissipated, the lights of the dazzling entertainment office building had already lit up one after another, illuminating the glass curtain wall exceptionally brightly.

In the CEO's office on the eighth floor, Tan Yue sat behind a large mahogany desk, his fingertips rapidly tapping on the keyboard. The screen displayed the promotional plan for the New Year's Day release of "Time Ticks".

Sunlight streamed through the window, piercing the thin mist and casting soft shadows on the documents. The air was filled with the rich aroma of coffee and the scent of ink from the paper, creating a busy yet fulfilling atmosphere.

During this period, Tan Yue was almost constantly on the ground.

Preparations for "The Three-Body Problem" have entered the final sprint stage.

Lin Qingye's film promotion and distribution are on the agenda.

The program department is in talks regarding the mentor lineup for its new program.

The overseas distribution department also had to deal with feedback on the screening of "Interstellar" in Europe. With a mountain of work piling up, he wished he could stretch one day into two.

The files on the desktop were piled up like a small mountain, with neatly labeled categories. The top file was the budget settlement report for "The Three-Body Problem".

Next to him was Chen Ziyu's prenatal checkup appointment for next week; he had arranged the trivial matters of work and life in an orderly manner.

"Boom boom boom——"

A gentle knock on the office door interrupted Tan Yue's thoughts.

"Come in." Tan Yue didn't even look up, his gaze still fixed on the publicity plan, but his fingertips stopped typing.

Lu Chuan pushed open the door and entered, wearing a dark blue windbreaker, his hair slightly messy, and his eyes were bloodshot, obviously due to days of hard work, but his eyes were still bright, revealing an undisguised excitement.

He held a black folder in his hand, walked quickly to the desk, and gently placed the folder in front of Tan Yue.

"President Tan, I'm here to report on the progress of the preparation for 'The Three-Body Problem'."

Tan Yue then raised his head, put down his pen, and leaned forward slightly: "Sit down, and tell me in detail."

Lu Chuan sat down in the chair opposite him, opened the folder, took out a printed progress report, and spoke in a hurried but clear manner.

"The entire crew is in place. The director of photography is..."

He paused, took a sip of water from his thermos, and continued, "As for the actors, we've already had three script readings."

"Teachers Ma Guoliang, Zhang Shengli, Deng Gaofei, and Sha Sha have all fully immersed themselves in their roles. Especially Teachers Ma Guoliang and Deng Gaofei, when they acted together, the tension between Wang Miao and Shi Qiang completely restored the feeling in the script."

"Although Teacher Zhang Lan only participated in two reading sessions, she did her homework in advance each time. Her control over the lines and emotions of the elderly Ye Wenjie was admirable to everyone."

Tan Yue nodded, a satisfied smile on his face: "Good acting is fundamental, and it seems your script reading was very effective."

"The main reason is that everyone is very enthusiastic about this project," Lu Chuan said with a smile, his eyes full of gratitude.

"Mr. Tan, your script is so captivating. Every actor wants to play their role well. During the reading sessions, we often discuss until late at night, with everyone pondering the lines and actions, afraid of not doing anything right."

"That's good news." Tan Yue glanced at his watch. "How's the venue situation? You said it was a bit complicated, is there any progress now?"

When the venue was mentioned, Lu Chuan's tone became more confident: "The venue setup is 80% complete."

"The main control room, radar antenna model, and Gobi Desert scenery of the Red Coast Base are basically completed. Only some details remain to be decorated. At most, all the sites will be ready in a week."

"Very efficient." Tan Yue looked at Lu Chuan approvingly.

"From the time you were confirmed as the director until now, it has only been a little over two months. The crew, costumes and props, actors' readings, and set construction have all progressed so smoothly, which has indeed exceeded my expectations."

"Lu Chuan, you've worked hard these past few days."

When praised to his face by Tan Yue, Lu Chuan scratched his head a little embarrassedly, his face flushing.

"It's all thanks to everyone's hard work. Director Qian Tao helped me coordinate a lot of resources, and all the departments were very cooperative. I just did what I was supposed to do."

"No need to be modest. Your coordination and execution abilities are evident to all," Tan Yue said sincerely.

"You're a new director, and it's really not easy to manage such a big project so well."

"This is not only your talent, but also the result of your hard work. I know that since you were chosen to direct 'The Three-Body Problem,' you have been almost always at the company, often working overtime until late at night. I have seen all of this dedication."

Lu Chuan felt a warmth in his heart, and his eyes welled up with tears.

Ever since he was chosen by Tan Yue, he has been holding back his determination to prove himself and live up to this trust.

He was indeed exhausted during this period.

He only sleeps four or five hours a day, his mind is full of filming details of "The Three-Body Problem", and sometimes he even dreams about camera design. But every time he sees the project progressing little by little and sees the actors' dedication, he feels that all the hard work is worthwhile.

"Once the venue is set up, we can start filming." Tan Yue changed the subject, his tone becoming gentler.

"The machine is scheduled to start next weekend. Take advantage of these few days to rest and get yourself in good shape."

"Once filming starts, the pace of shooting will be very fast, and the daily shooting tasks will be very heavy. Working non-stop is common. If we don't conserve our energy now, our bodies won't be able to handle it later."

"I understand, thank you, Mr. Tan." Lu Chuan nodded heavily, his heart filled with gratitude.

Tan Yue not only gave him the opportunity, but also cared so much about his health, which made him even more determined to make a good film adaptation of "The Three-Body Problem".

In fact, the intense work during this period had already made him somewhat exhausted, but the excitement in his heart had been supporting him. Now that Tan Yue had pointed it out, he realized that he really needed to take a good rest.

“After we get back, we should plan our time properly,” Tan Yue added. “If script readings are still necessary, we can arrange two more, but not too frequently, so that the actors have time to digest the material.”

"Just check on the progress at the site occasionally; there's no need to keep a close eye on it all the time. Just leave it to the person in charge on site."

"Find a day to completely clear your mind, sleep in late, or go for a walk. Don't think about work. Recharge your energy so you can face the tough battles ahead."

"Okay, Mr. Tan, I will." Lu Chuan agreed, already planning the next steps in his mind.

Based on the current progress, there will be two more script readings, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday respectively.

He plans to check the site twice, on Tuesday and Thursday.

Monday is the perfect day to rest completely, find a quiet place to clear your mind, and recharge for filming once filming resumes.

After reporting his work, Lu Chuan didn't linger. He picked up his folder, stood up, and said goodbye: "President Tan, I'll head back now. I'll report to you immediately if anything comes up."

"Go on, remember to get some rest." Tan Yue waved, watching Lu Chuan's figure disappear through the office door, a relieved smile on his face. Lu Chuan's rapid growth surprised him, from a novice director making short videos to someone capable of independently coordinating large-scale sci-fi dramas.

This progress is inseparable from his talent and hard work, and even more so from his love for the film and television industry.

Tan Yue believes that as long as Lu Chuan maintains his original aspiration and perseverance, he will surely be able to carve out his own niche in the world of directing in the future.

Lu Chuan walked out of the president's office and strode quickly down the corridor toward the elevator.

Sunlight streamed through the windows of the stairwell, illuminating his slightly tired yet resolute face.

He took out his phone, opened the notes app, and began planning his upcoming itinerary.

After planning his trip, he felt much more at ease.

During this time, he was on edge, afraid that something might go wrong. Now that all the preparations are basically complete, only the final touches on the venue and the actors' rehearsals remain. He can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Back in the TV drama department, the office area was still bustling with activity.

Qian Tao was discussing the details of the Red Coast base's decoration with the art director when he saw Lu Chuan enter. He greeted him with a smile, "How is it? Is President Tan satisfied with the progress?"

“I’m very satisfied. Mr. Tan even told me to take a good rest these next few days,” Lu Chuan said with a smile. “The venue will be completed in a week at most, and filming is scheduled to start next weekend.”

"That's great!" Qian Tao's face lit up with an excited smile. "All the hard work these past few days has finally paid off. You really should get some rest; look at those dark circles under your eyes, they're practically hanging down to your chin."

Lu Chuan touched his face and smiled sheepishly: "I am indeed a bit tired. I plan to take a complete rest on Monday and recharge."

"Of course, you won't have such a good opportunity after you turn it on." Qian Tao patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry too much about the venue, I'll keep an eye on it for you. I'll communicate with you promptly if there are any problems. I've also confirmed the script reading process with the actors' management department, and I'll notify everyone in advance."

"Then I'll have to trouble Director Qian," Lu Chuan said gratefully.

During this period, Qian Tao really helped him a lot. From actor selection to venue coordination and script reading organization, Qian Tao did his best and gave him a lot of valuable advice and support, which saved him a lot of detours.

"Don't be so polite with me." Qian Tao waved his hand with a smile. "We're all doing this for 'The Three-Body Problem.' Making this series well is more important than anything else."

Over the next few days, Lu Chuan will proceed with his work according to the planned schedule.

In the CEO's office on the eighth floor, Tan Yue was still busy.

On the desk in front of him lay a thick stack of documents.

He first carefully reviewed the publicity plan for "Time Ticks".

As Lin Qingye's directorial debut, the company attached great importance to this film, allocating a marketing budget of 50 million yuan, covering various online and offline channels.

Online, advertisements will be placed on major video platforms and social media, and influencers and film critics will be invited to promote the product.

Offline, posters and lightbox advertisements will be placed in cinemas and shopping malls in major cities across the country, and premieres and roadshow events will be held.

Tan Yue added several comments to the proposal, such as increasing the film's emotional appeal, highlighting the heartwarming story of the old watch shop, and attracting more female and family viewers.

He then handled the mentor contracts for the new variety show.

This music variety show, titled "Music Dreamers," invited three top musicians in the industry to serve as mentors.

Tan Yue carefully checked the terms of the contract, including remuneration, schedule, rights and obligations, and signed his name on the contract after ensuring there were no problems.

The overseas distribution department's European broadcast feedback report for "Interstellar" shows that it has achieved good results in both word-of-mouth and viewership ratings.

Especially in the UK and the US, it ranked among the top-rated shows of its time, and many overseas viewers highly praised the film's sci-fi scenes and emotional core.

Tan Yue looked at the report with great satisfaction. This not only proved the strength of Chinese science fiction films, but also laid a good foundation for the overseas distribution of "The Three-Body Problem".

Finally, he picked up the program plan for the launch ceremony of "The Three-Body Problem".

The opening ceremony is scheduled for next weekend at the filming location of the Red Coast Base, and industry media, film critics, and company partners have been invited to attend.

The process includes opening remarks, unveiling ceremony, worship ceremony, media interviews, and other segments.

Tan Yue carefully reviewed the process and found no problems.

The only addition to the opening remarks was the message, "Thank you to all the staff for their hard work. We hope that 'The Three-Body Problem' can contribute to the Chinese science fiction film and television industry."

By the time I finished processing these documents, it was already past 5 p.m.

Tan Yue stood up, stretched his stiff neck and shoulders, walked to the window, and looked at the setting sun gradually sinking in the west.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the city's skyscrapers, giving the entire city a warm glow.

He took out his phone and sent Chen Ziyu a message: "I'll try to get home early tonight and have dinner with you."

Soon, Chen Ziyu replied to the message: "Okay, Mom made pigeon soup today, saying it's to nourish my body. We'll drink it together when you get back."

Tan Yue looked at the message and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

During this period, he was busy with work and spent much less time with Chen Ziyu, which made him feel guilty.

But Chen Ziyu never complained. She always silently supported and encouraged him, allowing him to devote himself wholeheartedly to his work.

Tan Yue tidied up the documents on the table, picked up his coat from the back of the chair, and prepared to go home.

Just as he reached the door, Chen Ye rushed over: "President Tan, this is the guest list for the opening ceremony of 'The Three-Body Problem.' Please take a look and see if there are any adjustments needed."

Tan Yue took the list and quickly glanced through it.

The list includes well-known directors, producers, film critics, and journalists from several mainstream media outlets, totaling more than fifty people.

"Okay, let's leave it at that." Tan Yue nodded and handed the list back to Chen Ye. "Go and inform the relevant departments to make preparations for the reception and ensure that the opening ceremony proceeds smoothly."

"Okay, Mr. Tan." Chen Ye took the list and turned to leave.

Tan Yue walked out of the office and headed down the corridor toward the elevator.

The office building had gradually quieted down by then, with most employees having already left work, and only a few employees still working overtime.

He gazed at the darkening sky outside the window, his heart filled with anticipation. (End of Chapter)