Entertainment from Divorce

It was late spring night, and the clock had already struck eight. The night outside the window was getting darker, but the lights inside the room were still on.

Inside the restaurant, round tables were neatly arranged, and four dishes and a soup were steaming hot.

Chen Ye had just finished work and returned home. After changing out of her business attire, she rushed to the dining table. Having been busy following Tan Yue for days, she had a hint of fatigue between her brows.

Chen Ye's mother, Ye Wen, was dressed in casual home clothes, shedding the serious aura she exuded during the day at the State Administration of Culture, and appeared much gentler.

Her husband, Chen Jian, was holding chopsticks, savoring the sea bass in his bowl, a satisfied smile on his face.

Chen Ye sat beside his mother, eating quietly with his head down, occasionally picking up a piece of vegetables with his chopsticks and putting it into his bowl.

Chen Jian sat to the side, constantly putting food on his daughter's plate, saying, "Xiao Ye, eat more. You've lost weight recently. It must have been very hard working with President Tan these past few days, right?"

"It's alright, Dad, I'm used to it." Chen Ye looked up and smiled. "Although President Tan is busy, he is very organized in arranging work. I can learn a lot from him."

Ye Wen chimed in, "Yes, no matter how busy you are with work, you should take care of your health. If you're really tired, just tell President Tan. Don't push yourself too hard."

Ye Wen put down her chopsticks, took a sip of pork rib soup, and looked at her daughter. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Xiao Ye, there's something I want to ask you. How's the filming of the 'Three-Body Problem' TV series that your company is currently producing? Is the progress going smoothly?"

Upon hearing the words "The Three-Body Problem," Chen Jian also put down his chopsticks and looked at Chen Ye.

Chen Ye was taken aback, not expecting his mother to suddenly ask this.

She put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and said softly, "Filming is currently underway as planned, and there are no major problems."

Ye Wen nodded, a hint of relief on her face, but then pressed on, "What's the specific progress? For example, which part have you filmed? Has post-production started? Have you encountered any technical difficulties?"

She had actually wanted to ask Tan Yue about the filming progress of "The Three-Body Problem" for a long time.

As the director of the State Administration of Culture, she attaches great importance to this science fiction landmark work and hopes that it can be successfully completed, showcasing the production level of the domestic film and television industry.

But she felt that it was somewhat inappropriate for her to take the initiative to call Tan Yue to inquire.

Asking about the project's progress abruptly can easily be perceived as urging someone to hurry up.

So she kept quiet and didn't ask until she saw her daughter at dinner today. Then she remembered that her daughter was Tan Yue's secretary and must know the details, so she couldn't help but ask.

Chen Ye listened to his mother's series of questions and looked troubled.

She looked at Ye Wen and said sincerely, "Mom, I can't disclose the specific progress, as it involves the company's trade secrets. President Tan is very strict about controlling project information. Apart from the core team members, everyone else only knows the general situation. As a secretary, I must abide by the company's regulations and cannot disclose project details at will. Please understand."

She had followed Tan Yue for many years and knew his work style well, especially for important projects like "The Three-Body Problem." He did a very good job of keeping information confidential, just in case information was leaked and affected the filming of the project, or was used by people with ulterior motives.

Therefore, even if she was asking her own mother, she could not violate the company's rules.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wen showed a hint of disappointment on her face, but she quickly understood her daughter's predicament.

She nodded and said, "Mom understands. It was my oversight; I shouldn't have asked you these questions. You're right, the company has its rules, and you need to follow them and work hard."

Chen Jian, who was standing nearby, also chimed in, "Yes, Wenwen, don't make things difficult for the child. Xiaoye works for Tan Yue, so it's only right that she follows the rules. Trade secrets can't be leaked casually; it's professional ethics, and we should support her."

Although he was also curious about the filming of "The Three-Body Problem", he valued his daughter's professional qualities even more.

"I understand, I won't ask anymore." Ye Wen smiled, picked up her chopsticks, and put a piece of braised pork on Chen Jian's plate. "Here, try this. You cooked it well today, it's even more flavorful than last time."

Chen Jian said with a smile, "I'm glad you like it. I'll make it for you again next time. Just don't talk about work while we eat. Xiao Ye, eat more."

The atmosphere at the dinner table became relaxed again.

Chen Jian took a bite of braised pork and suddenly said, "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I invited Tan Yue to my home for dinner. The last time I invited him was several years ago. We talked about poetry, and he even wrote a poem on the spot. It was very good and had a lot of charm."

He recalled Tan Yue's talent in poetry and couldn't help but exclaim, "Tan Yue is not only talented in the film and television industry, but also very accomplished in poetry. What's rare is that he is not arrogant or impatient, and is calm and low-key. He is a rare talent."

After saying that, he looked at Chen Ye and said, "Xiao Ye, when you report to Tan Yue next time, please ask him if he has any free time recently. If he does, please come over for a meal so we can have a good chat about poetry."

Ye Wen, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but tease, "Old Chen, you said you invited Tan Yue to dinner to talk about poetry, but I think you just want Tan Yue to write a few more poems for you, right? You treasured the one he wrote last time, taking it out to look at it every day, and even showing it off to your old friends in the poetry association."

"What you're saying is true; I do want to talk to him about poetry."

Chen Jian smiled somewhat embarrassedly, but did not deny it.

"However, it would be even better if he could write a few more poems. Tan Yue's poems have character and charm, unlike those works on the market that are full of empty sentimentality. They are worth savoring."

Chen Ye couldn't help but laugh as he watched his parents teasing him.

She shook her head and said, "Dad, I'm afraid I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. Mr. Tan has been extremely busy lately and simply hasn't been able to find time to have dinner at home."

"As you know, Ms. Chen is pregnant. Previously, the company was managed by Ms. Tan and Ms. Chen. Ms. Chen was in charge of external cooperation negotiations, while Ms. Tan was in charge of internal department management. Now that Ms. Chen is focusing on her pregnancy, all the company's affairs have fallen on Ms. Tan's shoulders."

She paused for a moment and continued, "In addition to managing the company's daily operations and coordinating the work of various departments, he also had to personally oversee the filming progress and quality of 'The Three-Body Problem.' He had to communicate with the crew and special effects team every day, review various plans, and handle matters related to the artists. He was often busy until late at night before going home."

“I’ve been so busy with him lately that I can’t even keep up with everything, let alone him. I’ll ask him for you when he’s a little freer.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jian's face showed understanding: "I see, he must be too busy. In that case, let's not bother him. Let's wait until he's done with this. Work is important, we can't let a meal interfere with important matters." Ye Wen also nodded: "Yes, Tan Yue has it tough, carrying such a big company on his own while also taking care of his pregnant wife. Let's not add to his burden."

After dinner, Chen Ye helped his father clear the dishes. Chen Jian said with concern, "Xiao Ye, don't bother, go and rest. You look so tired. I can do these chores."

"It's alright, Dad. I'll help you tidy up before you rest. It's no trouble at all," Chen Ye said with a smile.

After clearing away the dishes, she returned to her room, took out her phone, and sent a WeChat message to Tan Yue: "Mr. Tan, the work schedule for tomorrow morning has been prepared and sent to your email. Please check it. Also, my father would like to invite you to our home for a casual meal when you have some free time. I told him that you are very busy lately and that I will tell you when you have more free time."

At this moment, Tan Yue had just finished his work and was sitting in the living room watching TV with Chen Ziyu.

Upon seeing the WeChat message from Chen Ye, he smiled and replied, "I'll check the work schedule first thing tomorrow morning. Tell your father that you thank him for the invitation, and that I'll definitely make time to visit him after I finish filming 'The Three-Body Problem'."

After sending the message, he put down his phone, gently put his arm around Chen Ziyu's shoulder, and asked, "Are you tired? Do you want to go back to your room to rest?"

"It's alright, I'll watch for a little while longer and then go to rest," Chen Ziyu said gently, leaning on his shoulder.

The next morning, Tan Yue arrived at the company on time.

As soon as I entered the office, Chen Ye came in with a cup of warm coffee: "Good morning, President Tan. This is the latest work report from the 'Three-Body Problem' production team that you requested, as well as the monthly work summaries submitted by each department."

"Okay, put it here." Tan Yue nodded, sat down at his desk, and picked up the work briefing to read.

Not long after, there was a knock on the office door. It was Lu Chuan, the director of the TV series "The Three-Body Problem".

"Good morning, Mr. Tan." Lu Chuan pushed open the door and walked in, his face showing fatigue, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

"Director Lu, good morning, please have a seat." Tan Yue put down the briefing in his hand, pointed to the chair opposite him, and asked, "Is there any new development in the 'Three-Body Problem' production team?"

After sitting down, Lu Chuan took the water glass Chen Ye handed him, took a sip, and said, "President Tan, I'd like to report to you that the filming of 'The Three-Body Problem' has officially entered the post-production stage! The main filming scenes have been completed, and the remaining scenes are some minor reshoots, which are expected to be finished within a week. At this pace, we can definitely wrap up filming within a month!"

It was precisely because of this that Lu Chuan had time to come to the company, and the film crew was given a day off.

At this point, Lu Chuan's tone was filled with excitement: "During this period, everyone in the crew gave their all, the actors were in great shape, and the special effects team cooperated very well. The filming process went much more smoothly than expected."

Upon hearing this, Tan Yue smiled with satisfaction.

As the company's core project this year, he has devoted a lot of effort to "The Three-Body Problem" from preparation to filming. Now that he hears that filming has entered the later stages and is about to wrap up, he has been relieved a little.

"That's great, thank you for your hard work." Tan Yue said, "You've really had a tough time these past few days, working day and night to meet the deadline while ensuring the quality of the filming."

"It's not hard work, it's what we should do," Lu Chuan said with a smile. "It's an honor for us to participate in a work like 'The Three-Body Problem.' Moreover, you have always provided us with the best resources and support, so we have no reason not to give it our all."

Tan Yue nodded, his tone becoming serious: "Director Lu, although the progress is going smoothly and we can wrap up filming within a month, I still want to emphasize one point to you: quality is always the top priority."

"Small scenes that were reshot later may seem unimportant, but they cannot be taken lightly. Every shot and every detail must be strictly controlled to ensure that they conform to the original setting and our shooting requirements."

He paused, then continued, "I know everyone wants to wrap up filming as soon as possible, but we can't sacrifice quality for speed. What we need to do is produce a masterpiece that can stand the test of time, not a hastily made, fast-food production."

"Don't worry, Mr. Tan, I understand what you mean," Lu Chuan said quickly, his expression becoming serious.

"I will strictly control the quality of the reshoots, and I will personally review every shot. I will never lower my standards just to meet the deadline. In terms of post-production, I will also work closely with the special effects team and the editing team to ensure that every step is done to the best of our ability."

"That's good." Tan Yue nodded in satisfaction.

"Post-production is key, especially the special effects. They must be realistic, stunning, and scientifically sound. There can be no perfunctory work."

"You need to urge the special effects team to implement the revisions we discussed earlier as soon as possible, and communicate with me promptly if there are any problems."

“Okay, Mr. Tan, I will,” Lu Chuan said. “The special effects team has modified some scenes according to your previous suggestions, and the new special effects plan has been submitted to me. I will send it to you for review as soon as I have reviewed it.”

"In addition, the later dubbing and music work has been put on the agenda. We are selecting suitable voice actors and music teams to strive to create the sound effects that best fit the plot."

Tan Yue nodded: "Voice acting and background music are also very important. We need to choose teams and actors with strength and experience, not just based on their fame. The voice actors' voices should match the character's personality and identity, and the background music should enhance the atmosphere of the plot and increase the audience's sense of immersion."

"Pay close attention to this matter. If you find suitable candidates and teams, report to me promptly."

"Don't worry, I will definitely conduct a rigorous screening and will not let you down," Lu Chuan said solemnly.

He then reported to Tan Yue on the specific arrangements for the reshoots, the coordination of the actors' schedules, and other details, to which Tan Yue provided instructions and suggestions.

The two chatted for nearly an hour before Lu Chuan got up to say goodbye: "President Tan, I'll head back to the set now. I will do my best to push forward the post-production reshoots and production work as you requested, and I'll report to you promptly if anything comes up."

"Okay, go ahead." Tan Yue waved his hand, watching Lu Chuan walk out of the office, a slightly relaxed expression on his face.

Filming for "The Three-Body Problem" is in its final stages and is about to wrap up, which is good news for the company.

If the series is successfully completed and achieves the expected results, Brilliant Entertainment will be able to further enhance its international influence and take a solid step towards becoming a world-class entertainment company.

Gathering his thoughts, Tan Yue picked up the monthly work summaries from each department on the table and began to review them carefully. (End of Chapter)