Entertainment from Divorce

After two days of rest, Lu Chuan has completely shed the dust of the filming period.

Early in the morning, he arrived at Brilliant Entertainment dressed in a sharp light gray suit.

His briefcase was neatly filled with archives of footage from the filming of "The Three-Body Problem," storyboard optimization notes, and the core editing ideas he had sorted out during his break.

As the director who oversaw the entire shoot, he was fully aware of the meaning of each shot, yet he still wanted to check the details with Tan Yue first.

After all, this is an original science fiction story by Tan Yue, which contains a deep core that is difficult for others to understand.

When I knocked on Tan Yue's office door, he was annotating the key editing points of "The Three-Body Problem" on his computer.

"Mr. Tan, I'm back."

Lu Chuan smiled and sat down, pushing the footage list over. He said, "The shooting footage has been completely organized, totaling 242 hours of valid footage, categorized into three storylines. Snapshots and continuity errors have all been removed, and the props storage and location settlement list have also been given to Chen Ye."

Tan Yue took the materials list and quickly flipped through it.

"This footage is very well preserved. When editing, we need to emphasize the penetrating power of the dialogue and give the camera more close-ups of the characters' eyes to bring out that sense of awe towards the contest between civilizations."

He didn't need to explain much; he got to the heart of the matter in a single sentence.

No one in the world knows the deep logic of "The Three-Body Problem," only he can accurately grasp the soul of the story.

Lu Chuan immediately made notes in his notebook, then suddenly realized, "I only considered the rhythm of the lines before, and ignored the subtext conveyed by eye contact. Don't worry, I will focus on adjusting this part."

"Also, for the panoramic shot of the space fleet confrontation, I'd like to try a slow-motion shot with a somber soundtrack. What do you think?"

“Perfectly feasible.” Tan Yue nodded, his eyes flashing with approval. “Slow motion can highlight the insignificance of the human fleet and the oppressive feeling of the alien civilization. The background music should avoid rousing melodies and use monophonic synthesizers to create a sense of emptiness and loneliness. That was my original intention in writing this part of the story.”

The two then discussed solutions for handling the controversial shots one by one.

More than half an hour later, Tan Yue stood up and said, "Hong Yuanda should be all ready. Let's go to the editing room."

The editing room was already on high alert.

More than a dozen editing machines were neatly arranged, and the screens simultaneously displayed the "Three-Body Problem" material import interface.

Hong Yuanda is leading his team in the final verification of the footage, with the whiteboard on the wall clearly marking the progress milestones of the initial cut.

The time allocation and core objectives of each chapter are clearly presented.

"President Tan, Director Lu!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Yuanda immediately stepped forward, his tone professional and meticulous, and said, "All preparations have been completed. The editing team is divided into three groups working in shifts to ensure 24-hour progress. We are just waiting for Director Lu to decide on the editing pace."

Tan Yue walked to the center of the editing room and raised his hand to signal everyone to stop what they were doing.

The editing team members gathered around, their eyes filled with anticipation and awe.

"Thank you all for your hard work in preparing for the later stages of 'The Three-Body Problem' during this period."

Tan Yue's voice is gentle yet powerful.

"This story, from the script to the shots, embodies the hard work of so many people, and Director Lu is the helmsman throughout. He understands the meaning and emotions of each shot best. In the subsequent editing work, everyone must fully cooperate with Director Lu's arrangements."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and added, "I'll also come over from time to time to check on things and work with everyone to refine the details. I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to present this unique science fiction story to the audience."

These words clarified Lu Chuan's core position and gave the team a strong boost.

Lu Chuan stepped forward and looked at everyone solemnly: "Thank you for your trust, President Tan, and thank you all for your support."

"We successfully completed the filming phase. Editing is the final hurdle and the key to determining the final presentation of the story."

"I will do my best to control every shot and every rhythm, so as not to let down Mr. Tan, not to let down this story, and not to let down everyone's efforts."

"Great!" Hong Yuanda was the first to applaud, and enthusiastic applause immediately rang out in the editing room.

As the applause subsided, Hong Yuanda quickly pulled up the opening footage from the Red Coast Base and said to Lu Chuan, "Director Lu, shall we start from the opening scene of the first act? This is the core foundation-laying shot you marked earlier."

Lu Chuan nodded and sat down, staring at the screen as he gave the instruction: "Let's begin."

Hong Yuanda skillfully uses the mouse to drag and drop footage, fine-tuning the smoothness of shot transitions.

Tan Yue stood aside and observed quietly, occasionally whispering a suggestion: "Dim the light and shadow here a little more, and retain the faint moonlight shining on the top of the base. This will not only fit the night scene, but also imply a metaphor of hope and the unknown."

Lu Chuan immediately signaled Hong Yuanda to make adjustments, and the adjusted image indeed had a more atmospheric feel.

For the next half hour or so, Tan Yue stayed with the team throughout, offering suggestions on everything from camera time to emotional progression. Every suggestion he made accurately hit the core of the story, earning the editing team's increasing respect.

Seeing that the initial editing was on track, Tan Yue turned and left the editing room.

Back in his office, the first thing he did was review the publicity plan for Su Xiaoyu's final competition that Qin Tao had sent him.

Tan Yue added the tag "Tan Yue's original double song" to the draft plan to strengthen Su Xiaoyu's image as a singer of ancient style songs, and then sent it to Qin Tao.

In the following days, Brilliant Entertainment was caught up in a highly efficient and busy schedule, working on two fronts simultaneously.

In the editing room, Lu Chuan and Hong Yuanda led their team to work around the clock, implementing a three-shift system. Each chapter's initial cut was sent to Tan Yue for review.

Tan Yue would spend half an hour every day in the editing room, providing precise guidance based on his knowledge from before his time travel.

The music department, on the other hand, was a scene of bustling activity.

Wei Yu and his team accompanied Su Xiaoyu in the final sprint, repeatedly refining the stage movements and breath control of "Evening Breeze", and fully implementing the light and lively Chinese style suggested by Tan Yue.

Su Xiaoyu spends every day in the practice room, optimizing everything from vocal techniques to body coordination, sentence by sentence and frame by frame. Even when her voice is a little hoarse, she only takes a short break before immediately getting back into practice.

She knew that this was not just about winning the championship, but also the best way to repay Tan Yue's trust and the team's hard work.

Tan Yue would also take time to visit the music department to check on Su Xiaoyu's preparations, and after listening to her practice, he would offer her some gentle advice.

Su Xiaoyu also took notes one by one, and after repeated practice, her stage performance became more and more natural and smooth.

Time flies, and it was Saturday evening in the blink of an eye.

When Tan Yue finished his work ahead of time and drove home, Chen Ziyu and her mother were preparing dinner. On the table were Tan Yue's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs, as well as fruits and snacks for watching the game.

"The final of 'Sound of Melody' starts at eight o'clock. I've already tuned the TV to the live channel." Chen Ziyu greeted him with a smile and took his coat. "Su Xiaoyu will definitely perform very well today. I can't wait to hear her sing."

"She has been well-prepared and in a very stable state during this period."

Tan Yue ruffled Chen Ziyu's hair, his tone filled with expectation, and continued, "After repeated polishing, 'Evening Breeze' is already very mature. As long as you perform normally, the chances of winning the championship are very high."

Chen's mother brought the soup out of the kitchen and added with a smile, "This girl is both hardworking and talented, she'll definitely win the championship." The three of them quickly finished their dinner and then sat on the sofa to wait for the live broadcast to begin.

Chen Ziyu leaned on Tan Yue's shoulder, holding a pillow in her hands.

The screen is playing a trailer for the finals.

A glimpse of Su Xiaoyu's semi-final performance, "Watching from the Sidelines," flashes by.

The comments section exploded instantly.

"Go, Xiaoyu! Looking forward to 'Evening Breeze'!"

"Xiaoyu, you are the champion!"

At 8:00 AM sharp, the final competition officially began.

The host enthusiastically introduced the rules of the final round.

The five contestants performed in turn, and the judges' scores and audience votes combined to determine the winner. The contestant with the highest score won the championship.

The first four contestants took the stage one after another, each with a different style, drawing applause and praise from the audience and the live chat.

Chen Ziyu watched with great tension, gripping Tan Yue's hand tightly: "These contestants are all so amazing, won't Xiaoyu feel pressured?"

Tan Yue gently patted the back of her hand and reassured her, "Don't worry, Su Xiaoyu's style is unique, the artistic conception of 'Evening Breeze' is her advantage, and her stage stability is very strong, so it won't be affected."

Soon, it was Su Xiaoyu's turn to take the stage.

The spotlight slowly focused on the center of the stage.

Su Xiaoyu wore a light pink gauze dress with ancient style, the hem of which was embroidered with delicate silver thread patterns. She held a plain round fan in her hand, her long hair was loosely tied up, and she wore a jade hairpin. Her temperament was lively and gentle, which perfectly matched the artistic conception of "Evening Breeze".

The stage backdrop shifted to a light green bamboo forest light and shadow, and the gentle sound of a bamboo flute began, instantly bringing the scene into a serene atmosphere.

“Evening breeze…” Su Xiaoyu began slowly, her ethereal voice flowing out with a light melody, showing more composure and agility than the practice version, befitting the final stage.

Chen Ziyu's eyes lit up as she listened, and she couldn't help but exclaim softly, "It's so beautiful! It's even more lively than the practice version. Xiaoyu's performance is truly amazing!"

Tan Yue nodded, his eyes fixed on the screen, a look of satisfaction in them.

Su Xiaoyu not only perfectly interpreted the song's artistic conception, but also added subtle emotional progressions, from the indifference in the verses to the relief in the chorus, making the layers increasingly rich, which was a performance that exceeded his expectations.

On stage, Su Xiaoyu gradually found her rhythm.

At this moment, in the music department of Brilliant Entertainment, Wei Yu and his team were gathered in front of the screen watching the competition, their faces filled with tension and anticipation.

When Su Xiaoyu finished singing the last note, Wei Yu breathed a long sigh of relief, a relieved smile on his face: "She's got it! This is her best performance in a while now, her emotion, stage presence, and singing skills are all top-notch!"

The stage manager excitedly said, "The fan movements are perfectly coordinated and fit the mood of the song. The judges and the audience will definitely like it."

On stage, Su Xiaoyu bowed deeply to the microphone, a calm smile on her face.

The judges gave high praise: "The originality and artistry of 'Evening Breeze' are both excellent. Su Xiaoyu's singing accurately matches the song's lively artistic conception. Her breath control is stable and her emotions are full. It is a very entertaining performance."

"From 'Watching from the Wall' to 'Evening Breeze,' we can see your deep cultivation in the field of traditional Chinese style. We look forward to more great works from you in the future."

After all the contestants finished singing, the tense scoring process began.

Chen Ziyu clung tightly to Tan Yue's chest, her eyes glued to the scoring panel on the screen, her palms sweating: "The results are coming out soon, I'm so nervous."

Tan Yue gently hugged her and said in a gentle tone, "Don't be nervous. Her performance was good enough. No matter the result, it's a successful breakthrough."

A few minutes later, the host walked onto the stage with the final score sheet and announced in an excited tone: "After scoring by professional judges and voting by 500 audience members, the champion of this year's 'Sound of Melody' final is Su Xiaoyu!"

The spotlight instantly focused on Su Xiaoyu, and the audience erupted in prolonged applause and cheers. Su Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then her eyes welled up with tears, and she bowed deeply.

"Great! Xiaoyu won the championship!" Chen Ziyu clapped her hands excitedly, her face full of joy.

Tan Yue also smiled broadly, took out his phone and sent Wei Yu a WeChat message: "Congratulations, Su Xiaoyu won the championship. Please arrange the celebration and resource coordination as soon as possible."

On stage, Su Xiaoyu accepted the championship trophy, her voice trembling with emotion.

"Thank you everyone! Thank you, Mr. Tan, thank you, Director Wei and the team, for your full support, and thank you to all the viewers who have supported me."

"From behind the scenes to the stage, you have given me the courage to pursue my dreams. I will carry this honor with me and continue to work hard on my musical journey, bringing more great works to the world."

After the live broadcast ended, Chen Ziyu was still immersed in joy, pulling Tan Yue to discuss Su Xiaoyu's performance: "Her performance of 'Evening Breeze' was lively and gentle, and it fully brought out her strengths."

Tan Yue smiled and nodded: "She is very quick to learn and works hard enough. She deserves this championship. Next, the company will focus on developing her solo album to help her establish herself in the ancient style music field."

Chen Ziyu was very happy, as her company had produced another great singer.

Tan Yue thought of Su Xiaoyu's opera singing style, and a song came to mind, still an ancient-style song.

Now that Su Xiaoyu has just won the championship, should we add fuel to the fire?

An hour later.

When Tan Yue received the initial cut file from Lu Chuan, Chen Ziyu had already fallen asleep on the sofa.

He gently picked her up, put her in the bedroom, covered her with a blanket, and then returned to the living room, turned on his computer, and began reviewing the initial cut of "The Three-Body Problem".

On the screen, the camera slowly unfolds over the Red Coast Base, presenting a familiar story in this world in the form of images.

Tan Yue's eyes were filled with emotion.

He reviewed the document frame by frame, occasionally noting his suggestions for revision.

"When the Red Coast Base receives signals, the operators' micro-expressions are magnified to enhance the sense of tension; redundant close-ups of instruments are removed to focus on advancing the core plot."

After completing the annotations, he sent the file back to Lu Chuan with a message: "The overall effect is very good. Just make the changes according to the annotations. I will go to the editing room tomorrow to coordinate the details."

As night deepens, the city sheds the hustle and bustle of the day.

The lights were still on in the editing room of Brilliant Entertainment, where Lu Chuan and Hong Yuanda continued their hard work with their team.

The music team was still celebrating their victory.

Tan Yue sat by the bedroom window, looking out, feeling a sense of peace and contentment. (End of Chapter)