Entertainment from Divorce

On the day the interview video went viral online, the State Administration of Culture's office building was still a scene of busy and orderly activity.

As the director of the State Administration of Culture, Ye Wen has been almost constantly on the go lately.

My daily schedule is packed, and I rarely have a moment of leisure.

At this moment, she was sitting behind her desk, her brows slightly furrowed, intently reviewing a report on the current state of the domestic film industry. Her fingertips lightly marked the document, and she would occasionally pause to think for a moment, her expression serious and earnest.

The warm tea in the thermos on the table had long since cooled down, but she was completely unaware of it.

During this period, efforts were made to help the domestic film industry break free from the predicament of homogenization and prioritizing traffic, and to guide the industry back to its original intention of creating high-quality works.

Ye Wen and the staff of the bureau made great efforts, introduced a series of support policies, and organized many industry exchange activities.

The hope is that there will be more companies like Brilliant Entertainment and more creators like Tan Yue who stay true to their original aspirations, meticulously craft their works, convey Chinese culture, and promote the high-quality development of the domestic film industry.

A soft knock broke the silence of the office.

Ye Wen raised her head, rubbed her sore temples, and said wearily, "Go in."

The office door was gently pushed open, and the secretary came in carrying a cup of warm tea. She carefully placed it next to Ye Wen's desk and said softly, "Director Ye, you've been busy all morning. Please have some hot water and rest."

"Also, the video of the official interview with Brilliant Entertainment that we organized yesterday has been pushed out across the entire internet, and the response has been excellent, generating a lot of buzz online. Would you like to take a look at a clip when you have some free time?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Wen's eyes flashed with surprise, and then she nodded.

She was too busy during this period; all she knew was that the interview was successfully completed and the newsletter was scheduled to be published, but she hadn't had time to watch the interview content.

"Okay, give me the tablet, I want to take a look," Ye Wen said, her tone filled with anticipation.

The secretary quickly handed over the tablet, skillfully opened the interview video, and specifically selected the segment where Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu answered the key questions.

He then quietly withdrew, gently closing the office door behind him, giving Ye Wen some quiet time to watch.

Ye Wen picked up the warm tea, took a sip, and then tapped the tablet screen with her fingertips to watch the interview clips attentively.

In the video, Tan Yue is wearing a dark suit, looking calm and composed, and answering questions clearly and firmly.

Whether discussing measures to promote the development of Brilliant Entertainment or his views on the current predicament of the film and television industry, his remarks reveal a deep consideration for the industry's development and demonstrate the responsibility and commitment of creators.

When Ye Wen heard Chen Ziyu recount her initial motivation for founding Brilliant Entertainment, and how she overcame difficulties such as a lack of funds and resources in the early stages while always adhering to the concept of high-quality creation, a gratified smile appeared on her face, and she nodded gently.

She knows that in the fiercely competitive and superficial entertainment industry, it is truly difficult to stay true to one's original aspirations and not follow the crowd.

Chen Tzu-yu's perseverance is something all entertainment professionals should learn from.

When the video played the part where Tan Yue responded to fans' questions and announced that his next movie would only be released in China, Ye Wen's eyes lit up instantly, her body leaned forward slightly, and her expression became even more focused.

She replayed the recording repeatedly, listening carefully to every word Tan Yue said.

When Ye Wen heard Tan Yue say, "I want to calm down and polish a work that is more down-to-earth, more emotionally resonant, and better able to convey Chinese culture and social warmth, so as to truly meet the spiritual and cultural needs of domestic audiences and also meet the call of the State Administration of Culture to promote the high-quality development of the domestic film industry," a genuine smile appeared on Ye Wen's face, her eyes full of praise and gratitude.

She put down her tablet, leaned back in her office chair, and was lost in thought.

She knew Tan Yue's reputation all too well.

As an internationally renowned director, every film he directs, if released simultaneously worldwide, is guaranteed to garner substantial overseas box office revenue and copyright income.

This will not only bring more benefits to Brilliant Entertainment, but also further enhance its international influence, and even promote the spread of Chinese films in the international market.

However, Tan Yue resolutely chose to give up the opportunity for a global release and decided to only release the film domestically. Ye Wen understood the reasons behind this decision perfectly.

This is not only Tan Yue's responsibility to domestic audiences, but also a positive response to the State Administration of Culture's call to promote the high-quality development of the domestic film industry.

In recent years, the State Administration of Culture has been advocating that film and television creators cultivate the domestic market, create works that meet the needs of domestic audiences, convey Chinese culture and positive energy, abandon impetuous mentality, and reject the pursuit of traffic above all else.

Tan Yue's decision is undoubtedly the strongest support for this call.

Ye Wen knew that Tan Yue would inevitably face a lot of pressure in making this decision.

Some may question his abandonment of the international market and his declining strength, while others may wonder why he would forgo substantial overseas profits and instead focus solely on the domestic market.

But Tan Yue still made his choice firmly. This perseverance and sense of responsibility deeply moved and grateful Ye Wen.

"Well done, Tan Yue!" Ye Wen couldn't help but exclaim softly, her voice full of satisfaction.

She picked up her tablet and watched the clip of Tan Yue explaining his decision to make the new film again, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Tan Yue's works have never disappointed.

Ye Wen couldn't help but wonder what genre Tan Yue's next film would be.

Will he continue with the genres he's good at, or try his hand at suspense? Or will he delve deeper into themes of national and familial sentiment?
Regardless of the genre, Ye Wen firmly believes that Tan Yue will put his heart into crafting a high-quality work that can stand the test of time and move hundreds of millions of viewers.

She took out her phone and dialed her secretary's number: "Go and compile the complete interview videos of Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu, as well as a list of Brilliant Entertainment's high-quality works in recent years, and send them to my office."

"In addition, please keep a close eye on the preparation of Tan Yue's new film and report to me immediately if there is any news."

"Yes, Director Ye, I'll take care of it right away," the secretary replied respectfully on the other end of the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Wen looked at the interview video on her tablet again, a satisfied smile still on her face.

She believes that with creators like Tan Yue and companies like Brilliant Entertainment, the domestic film industry will surely overcome its current predicament, embark on a path of high-quality development, and have more high-quality works go abroad and reach the world, allowing more people to understand the charm of Chinese culture.

In the president's office at the headquarters of Brilliant Entertainment, Tan Yue was coordinating the filming arrangements for Lin Qingye's production team. Holding his phone, he patiently listened to Lin Qingye's report on the day's filming progress, occasionally offering reminders to the crew to take precautions against the cold, strictly control the filming quality, and ensure that every shot met the requirements.

"Mr. Tan, rest assured, today's filming went very smoothly. All shots were completed as planned, the actors were in great form, and there were no mishaps." Lin Qingye's voice came through the phone, full of confidence.
"We will continue to speed up the filming process while strictly controlling the quality, and we will never let you down."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Director Lin, and thank you to everyone in the crew as well." Tan Yue said gently, "The weather is cold and the outdoor shooting conditions are tough, so please take good care of everyone's health, arrange the shooting time reasonably, and don't overwork yourselves. If you have any problems, feel free to call me anytime, and the company will fully support you."

"I understand, Mr. Tan. I will."

After hanging up the phone, Tan Yue put down his phone, picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and looked out the window.

At this time, the online buzz remained unabated, with related topics still dominating the trending lists on major social media platforms, and fans' enthusiasm for discussion remained high.

Seeing the support and expectations from netizens, Tan Yue felt gratified and became even more determined in her decision.

"Knock knock knock—" A rapid and forceful knocking sounded on the door.

Tan Yue raised his head and said gently, "Go in."

The office door was pushed open, and Engineer Wu strode in.

With a serious expression, holding a document and a tablet, he walked quickly to Tan Yue's desk, stopped, and said respectfully, "Mr. Tan, I'm sorry to bother you, but I have something to report to you."

Seeing Wu Gong's solemn expression, Tan Yue's heart skipped a beat, and he roughly guessed what it was about: "What is it? Speak."

Engineer Wu handed the tablet and documents to Tan Yue.

"Mr. Tan, this is a summary of the discussions about you and the interview video on overseas social media platforms that our public relations department just compiled. It mainly focuses on two aspects, and I will give you a detailed report."

Tan Yue took the tablet and documents, nodded, and gestured for Engineer Wu to continue.

He knew that his announcement that his next film would only be released in China would not only cause a stir in China, but would also inevitably spark discussions abroad.

After all, he has quite a few fans internationally.

Previous films were released simultaneously worldwide, so a sudden change in release strategy is bound to elicit reactions from international fans.

After gathering his thoughts, Mr. Wu slowly said, "The first aspect is that most of our overseas fans are disappointed."

“We monitored major international social media platforms and found that many international fans were leaving comments and reposting, expressing their regret and disappointment.”

"They said they had been looking forward to your new movie and originally thought they would be able to watch it at the same time as domestic audiences. However, they did not expect that your next movie will only be released in China, and it will be difficult for them to have the opportunity to see it. Many fans also left messages asking if there is any opportunity to watch your new movie through other channels."

As he spoke, Mr. Wu tapped the tablet screen with his fingertip, bringing up relevant comments on foreign social media platforms and showing them to Tan Yue.

On the screen, the densely packed messages were mostly filled with disappointment.

"Why is it only being shown in China? I'm really looking forward to Tan Yue's new movie."

"It's such a pity that we can't watch it at the same time. I hope there will be an opportunity for it to be released overseas."

"Director Tan Yue, could you please consider your overseas fans? We would love to see your work as well."

Every comment reflects the anticipation of overseas fans for Tan Yue's new film and their regret at not being able to watch it.

Mr. Wu continued, "The second aspect is that there are some discordant comments. Some foreign media and netizens are discussing and speculating that you have failed in the international film market and are no longer able to produce high-quality works that can be released globally, so you have chosen to settle for second best and only release them in China."

"There are also some people with ulterior motives who are deliberately smearing you, saying that you gave up on the overseas market because your previous films did not perform as well as expected at the overseas box office. Although these remarks are not mainstream, they have a certain degree of reach. If we do not deal with them in time, they may affect your international image and the company's international reputation."

Hearing this, Tan Yue's expression remained unchanged, still calm and composed, without even a hint of displeasure on his face.

He gently put down the tablet and said calmly, "I understand. I'm not surprised by these comments. Every time I release a new work or make a new decision, I face similar questions and smears. I'm used to it."

Seeing Tan Yue's composed demeanor, Wu's anxiety lessened somewhat, and he quickly asked, "Mr. Tan, what should we do now?"

After a moment's thought, Tan Yue said firmly and clearly, "Here's what we'll do: you first arrange for the public relations department to release an announcement, mainly to reassure our overseas fans."

"The announcement should state that I am very grateful for their support and love over the years, and I apologize for the inconvenience and regret caused to them that the next film will only be released in China."

"At the same time, I want to tell them that this is just my personal creative choice, not an abandonment of the overseas market. I will continue to make films suitable for global release. Please be patient and don't rush. I will not let them down."

"Yes, Mr. Tan, I understand." Engineer Wu nodded quickly and wrote it down.

Tan Yue continued, "As for those doubts and smears, ignore them."

He paused, his tone resolute: "The innocent are innocent, and the guilty are guilty. Whether I have the ability to produce works that can be shown globally, and the influence of my works in the international market, are all evident to all. There is no need for me to clarify this."

“Similar things have happened before. Those false statements will naturally fall apart over time. If we try to clarify them, it will only attract more attention to these statements, which is counterproductive.”

In fact, Tan Yue knew very well that those who questioned his failure in the international market were completely unfounded.

His previous films have been released in many countries and regions around the world, achieving good box office results and critical acclaim, and his influence has long been recognized by the international market.

Upon hearing this, Engineer Wu fully understood Tan Yue's thoughts and quickly said, "President Tan, I understand. Don't worry, I will arrange for the public relations department to draft the announcement immediately."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work." Tan Yue nodded, his tone gentle.

"After the announcement is drafted, send it to me for review. Once I confirm there are no problems, then publish it on the company's overseas social media accounts to ensure that the release is timely, the content is accurate, and there are no omissions."

"Understood, Mr. Tan. I will do my best." Engineer Wu replied respectfully, then picked up his tablet and documents, turned and quickly walked out of the office, his hurried steps clearly indicating he was eager to return and arrange related work. (End of Chapter)