Entertainment from Divorce

The news of holding a second celebration banquet for "The Three-Body Problem" was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples within Brilliant Entertainment. In just two days, it became the core topic of discussion among all employees.

After all, in the fiercely competitive and fast-paced entertainment industry, it is an industry practice to hold a celebration banquet after a film or television work concludes.

Such a situation, with two celebration banquets held several months apart, is unprecedented in the history of Brilliant Entertainment.

Even within the entire Chinese film and television industry, this is an extremely rare event; almost no one has ever seen such a spectacle.

Whether in the tea room, the elevator, or the office area during lunch break, you can hear employees gathered together discussing this matter. Everyone has a different attitude: some are full of surprise, some are full of curiosity, and some think that this arrangement is justified.

The various sounds mingled together, adding a lively and bustling atmosphere to the usually somewhat serious office environment.

During lunch break, several employees responsible for monitoring overseas public opinion surrounding "The Three-Body Problem" gathered together in the public relations department's office area, eating takeout and chatting enthusiastically.

Xiao Lin, a young employee sitting in the middle, has been with the company for less than a year and this is his first time participating in such a large project. He is very excited and his tone is full of disbelief.

"What on earth is President Tan thinking? He actually wants to hold a second celebration banquet. I've been in this industry for so long, and this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this. In the small companies I used to work for, it was considered good if they could hold a celebration banquet once. Our company is spoiling its employees too much!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang, a long-time employee standing nearby, smiled and shook his head, adjusting his glasses. His tone carried a calmness born of experience, yet it couldn't hide his satisfaction.

"You don't understand, do you? President Tan has always been a loyal and righteous person. Our 'Three-Body Problem' is no ordinary work. It first became a huge hit in China and then swept overseas, even winning an official award from the State Administration of Culture. This is the achievement of our entire team, not just one person's achievement."

"President Tan remembers our contributions and doesn't want to let anyone down. He's holding this second celebration banquet to bring all the heroes together and reward everyone properly."

"That's true, but it's still such a surprise! I thought the celebration banquet at the end of the domestic competition was the finale, but I didn't expect such a big surprise." The female employee next to me, Xiao Li, held her milk tea, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"What kind of rewards do you think there will be besides the meal at this celebration banquet? President Tan mentioned a special bonus, but I don't know how much it is or if there are any other benefits?"

"I think it's definitely going to be a lot. President Tan has always been generous. We've stayed up so many nights, especially during the overseas promotion period. Our team worked day and night monitoring public opinion and replying to comments. Several times we stayed up until three or four in the morning, and our eyes were almost blind. President Tan must have seen all of this hard work." Xiao Lin said confidently, her face full of anticipation.

"Moreover, it's not just our public relations department; the crew's stagehands, lighting technicians, and post-production special effects team all gave it their all. This celebration banquet is the moment when our contributions are recognized. I think this celebration banquet is absolutely necessary. If it were me, I would also think we should have a proper celebration!"

The group chatted away, their anticipation growing as they talked. What had initially been doubts about the second celebration banquet gradually transformed into excitement for Friday's feast, filling them with warmth.

After all, in the workplace, who doesn't want their efforts to be seen and recognized by their superiors?

Tan Yue's arrangement touched the hearts of all the employees, making them feel that all their hard work and dedication were worthwhile.

Not only the public relations department, but also the post-production special effects team and the production coordination team are discussing this matter.

The young technicians in the special effects team, who usually bury themselves in post-production and don't talk much, couldn't help but chat at this moment. Some of them remarked that working with Director Tan and Director Lu Chuan on "The Three-Body Problem" was the right choice.

Some people are glad they didn't give up during the toughest times, while many others are looking forward to Friday to reunite with their comrades and relax.

The crew's stagehands and props staff were deeply moved.

They work behind the scenes year-round and rarely receive attention.

This time, General Manager Tan specially requested that all employees attend, which made them feel respected like never before. They felt from the bottom of their hearts that this celebration banquet was very timely and heartwarming.

Amidst the discussions, there was surprise, curiosity, anticipation, and a strong sense of belonging. No one felt that Tan Yue's arrangements were superfluous; on the contrary, they increasingly appreciated the corporate culture of Brilliant Entertainment and became even more determined to work hard under Tan Yue's guidance.

The entire company was immersed in a warm and inspiring atmosphere, with everyone looking forward to Friday and this special feast for the heroes.

The days flew by amidst busy preparations and eager anticipation, and Friday arrived in the blink of an eye.

The weather was exceptionally good that day, with clear skies and a gentle breeze, as if even the heavens were adding to the celebration.

The employees of Brilliant Entertainment finished their work early, changed into appropriate clothes, and headed to Tianling Hotel with smiles on their faces.

The cast and crew also specially turned down their commercial performances and events to come from all over the country. The long-unseen partners greeted each other warmly, hugged, and chatted about their experiences over the past period, with laughter and joy filling the air.

At exactly six o'clock in the afternoon, the luxurious banquet hall on the top floor of Tianling Hotel was brightly lit and filled with warmth.

The spacious banquet hall was decorated in a warm and elegant style, without any extravagant or ostentatious decorations. The main color scheme was a calm, deep blue and gold, echoing the cosmic science fiction theme of "The Three-Body Problem".

The backdrop read "Three-Body Celebration Banquet: A Tribute to Every Dedicated Person," and the area below the stage was filled with tables and chairs, adorned with exquisite tableware and fresh flowers.

All those who had participated in the "Three-Body Problem" project were present, totaling more than 300 people, and the venue was packed.

Tan Yue was dressed in a dark suit, with a tall and straight posture and a calm demeanor. Beside him was a lady dressed in a simple and gentle dress—it was Chen Ziyu.

She had not appeared at the company or in public for a long time due to her pregnancy and childbirth. At this moment, her eyes were gentle, her complexion was excellent, and she exuded a calm and dignified boss aura.

The moment the two slowly walked into the banquet hall, the entire room fell silent. Then, a suppressed gasp and whispers erupted. All eyes were fixed on Chen Ziyu, filled with surprise and respect.

"My goodness, is that President Chen? It's been so long since I've seen President Chen!"

"Yes, yes, wasn't President Chen supposed to be at home resting and taking care of her baby? She actually came to the celebration banquet in person!"

"I never expected to meet President Chen, what a pleasant surprise! President Chen still has such a great presence!"

The murmurs from the audience were filled with surprise.
Many long-time employees were visibly moved, while the new employees were seeing this legendary behind-the-scenes boss for the first time, filled with both curiosity and admiration. Tan Yue led Chen Ziyu to the front of the stage, gently raising his hand in greeting. The entire room quickly fell silent, all eyes still fixed on Chen Ziyu, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Tan Yue picked up the microphone and gently tested the sound. The originally noisy banquet hall instantly fell silent, and everyone held their breath and listened attentively.

Tan Yue's tone was calm and sincere, without any condescending preaching, only full of gratitude and emotion: "First of all, I would like to thank everyone here for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to today's celebration banquet. Thank you all."

As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience and lasted for a long time.

Tan Yue raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued speaking in a clear and powerful voice: "I know that many of you here are curious as to why we are having another celebration banquet today, even though we have already held one for 'The Three-Body Problem'."

"Because in my heart, the last celebration banquet was to celebrate the successful conclusion of 'The Three-Body Problem' in China, while today's banquet is to celebrate 'The Three-Body Problem' becoming famous overseas and winning the Best Publicity Award from the State Administration of Culture, and even more so to thank everyone present."

"From the initial planning and filming of 'The Three-Body Problem' to post-production, domestic broadcast, overseas promotion, and global popularity, the journey has been full of hardships and challenges."

"We have endured countless sleepless nights, faced immense pressure, and overcome countless difficulties. It is thanks to each and every one of you here that we have stayed at our posts and given our all that 'The Three-Body Problem' has transformed from a small script into a work that has amazed the world."

His gaze slowly swept across the entire room, his tone becoming increasingly sincere.

"Whether you are a glamorous actor on stage or a hardworking staff member behind the scenes, whether you are a core creative team or a grassroots logistics partner, the contributions of each and every one of you are indispensable and deserve to be remembered."

"The success of 'The Three-Body Problem' does not belong to me, Tan Yue, alone, nor to Brilliant Entertainment alone, but to everyone present here. It is through our collective efforts that this glory has been achieved."

"The purpose of holding this celebration banquet today is nothing more than to have a good get-together with everyone, have a meal, chat, and convey the company's good wishes to everyone."

"Thank you all for your unwavering support and for your all-out efforts. In the future, I hope we can continue to work side by side to create more high-quality works like 'The Three-Body Problem' and help Chinese films and television reach a wider world."

After Tan Yue finished speaking, the audience erupted in applause. He then stepped aside and handed the microphone to Chen Ziyu, who was standing next to him, and introduced her to everyone: "I believe many of my colleagues haven't seen President Chen in a long time. She has come here today to meet with everyone."

Chen Ziyu took the microphone, her smile gentle and friendly, her tone sincere and weighty, instantly easing everyone's surprise.

"Hello everyone, colleagues and crew members."

"Because of my pregnancy and taking care of my child at home, I haven't been to the company for a long time, and I haven't seen everyone for a long time either. I've been thinking about you all."

"I came here today to take advantage of the celebration banquet for 'The Three-Body Problem' to see everyone. On the one hand, I want to say hello and catch up with you all, and on the other hand, I also want to personally thank you all."

"Thank you all for your hard work for 'The Three-Body Problem' and for Brilliant Entertainment. Mr. Tan and I have seen and appreciated every contribution you have made."

Her words were gentle yet powerful. Many veteran employees nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with affection, while the new employees completely let go of their inhibitions and applauded sincerely.

After Chen Ziyu finished speaking, she handed the microphone back to Lu Chuan, and the applause from the audience remained enthusiastic.

Lu Chuan, dressed in a formal suit and with an excited blush on his face, walked to the front of the stage and looked at his familiar partners below.

"First of all, I would like to thank President Tan and President Chen for giving me the opportunity to direct the work 'The Three-Body Problem,' and I would also like to thank every colleague and every crew member present here."

"The days of filming 'The Three-Body Problem' were the most unforgettable and precious time of my career. We endured hardships together, fought together, and witnessed the growth of the work together. Without everyone, there would be no 'The Three-Body Problem' today."

Lu Chuan's speech was simple and moving, once again drawing applause from the audience. Many crew members waved to him, their eyes filled with emotion.

After the speeches, it was time for the most anticipated part: the awards ceremony.

Organized by Chen Ye and the administrative staff, the staff carried several boxes full of red envelopes onto the stage and distributed reward red envelopes and customized "Three-Body Hero" medals to each participant in turn, according to their departments and film crews.

The red envelopes were bulging and substantial, and the medals were engraved with each person's name and unique number, making them exquisite and meaningful souvenirs.

Whether they were leading actors or grassroots stagehands, everyone received their own red envelopes and medals, with no discrimination or favoritism.

Everyone received the red envelopes and medals, their faces beaming with joy. They held the medals tightly in their hands, their hearts filled with warmth.

Tan Yue, holding Chen Ziyu's hand, went from table to table toasting each employee to express his gratitude for their contributions.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Ziyu was gentle and generous, exchanging pleasantries with veteran employees and inquiring about their recent work situations. She also offered gentle encouragement to new employees, showing no airs of a boss whatsoever. Many employees were flattered and felt increasingly warm inside.

Lu Chuan was also busy toasting with his crew members and chatting about future creative plans; the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

The banquet hall was filled with laughter and joy. Everyone was immersed in this warm and grand feast, forgetting the fatigue of work and enjoying the happiness and reunion of the moment.

Time slipped away quietly amidst laughter and chatter. The night outside the window deepened, neon lights flickered, but the atmosphere inside the banquet hall remained lively.

The celebration banquet didn't gradually come to an end until after 9 p.m.
Everyone said their goodbyes reluctantly, took group photos, and promised to keep in touch. Many people clutched their red envelopes and medals tightly, with satisfied smiles on their faces, and left the banquet hall one after another.

Tan Yue was busy seeing off the actors and staff, toasting them one after another. Before he knew it, he had drunk quite a bit, his cheeks were flushed, he was a little drunk, and his steps were a little unsteady.

Chen Ziyu stayed by his side the whole time, carefully supporting him, her eyes full of worry.

After everyone left, driver Lao Liu was already waiting at the hotel entrance. He quickly stepped forward, took Tan Yue's briefcase, and carefully helped him into the car.

Old Liu slowly started the car and drove smoothly away from the Tianling Hotel. (End of Chapter)