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Chapter 1069 At most, she would repay him with her body, under the name of the Southern Heavenly Gate.
When Zhou Yutang entered the banquet hall of the Royal Dynasty Hotel, the wedding was already in its second half.

The atmosphere inside the hall grew increasingly lively.

The guests all put down their chopsticks during the meal.

Everyone was taking pictures with their phones.

They filmed both the newcomers on stage and also focused on Governor Zhou.

Needless to say, once the wedding video is posted tonight, he'll definitely be the most dazzling person on social media.

Zhou Yutang took her seat at the head table. Apart from Nazha beside her and her parents, the other people at the table were the leaders from China Southern Airlines.

As they were introduced one by one, these leaders from within the system were all looking at this overly young Grand Commander of Jiangdong.

At almost the same age as their children, he has become the richest man in China. No amount of praise can adequately describe Zhou Yutang's excellence.

"Seeing President Zhou tonight, his reputation is well-deserved. I feel like I'm already old."

After exchanging pleasantries, it seemed we had become somewhat more familiar, and the Deputy Secretary Wang from China Southern Airlines was particularly warm and welcoming.

"This training project in cooperation with Jiangdong is largely thanks to General Manager Zhou's guidance. Please rest assured, we will do our best."

"With Secretary Wang's words, I feel relieved."

Zhou Yutang said calmly, "China Southern Airlines' professionalism is evident to all. Entrusting it to you and Sichuan Airlines for joint guidance will allow you to handle the details even better."

The general once said that a pilot should act like a pilot, and a flight attendant should act like a flight attendant.

Therefore, before filming began for "The Captain," the actors had to undergo more than a month of specialized training.

Captains learn how to operate aircraft in the simulator, flight attendants practice their demeanor, and there are also various service standards and emergency procedures.

They had heard these words countless times before, but hearing them from Zhou Yutang's mouth made the leaders of China Southern Airlines feel extremely pleased.

Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines are both state-owned enterprises, but the former is a key state-owned enterprise under the jurisdiction of Sichuan Province, while the latter is headquartered in Guangzhou, backed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and also holds a portion of the shares of Sichuan Airlines.

This time, Jiang Dongjia's new film is related to the aviation department, and the specific training projects in the early stages were handed over to the two companies to work together.

In the future, when the movie is released, China Southern Airlines will be credited in the credits section.

It doesn't seem as important as the production company.

However, for those within the system, there is much to be done here.

"We expect to start filming by the beginning of next month at the latest, so there shouldn't be any problems with the progress."

"If Mr. Zhou has the time, he might as well come and visit our crew training."

"Today is Nati's big day. Let's put work aside and have a drink first."

Deputy Secretary Wang's face was flushed, and the other China Southern Airlines vice presidents, operations directors, and several others echoed his sentiments.

With these seasoned veterans of the system around, the conversation remained completely witty, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Naza's mother had a strange expression.

When these leaders first arrived, they were probably quite arrogant, probably because they held high positions. When others came up to greet them, they would just nod indifferently.

But when facing Zhou Yutang, he was unusually polite and enthusiastic.

You chime in, I chime in, and compliments fly everywhere.

There was a subtle hint of respect and flattery in his tone, and he also subtly mentioned Nazha's mother, praising her for raising two outstanding daughters.

Naza's mother waved her hands repeatedly, but she could hardly suppress the smile on her face.

That's the pinnacle of life.

While Zhou Yutang was out answering a phone call, she quietly tugged at her daughter's wrist and whispered:

"Nazha, you should thank President Zhou properly later."

"Mom, don't be so formal."

Naza peeled a shrimp for Zhou Yutang and said with a helpless expression, "My sister's promotion has nothing to do with him."

Actually, today is a day of double happiness.

This year, Nazha officially transferred to an administrative position at the airline, and even took a promotion.

This department is all about high pay and low workload; the benefits are far more comfortable than those of flight attendants.

Naza's mother is not an ordinary housewife who knows nothing; she has seen a lot of the world.

If it weren't for Governor Zhou's influence, how could Gulnati have made progress?

Leaving aside the matter of promotion, even on this auspicious day, you can't book a wedding banquet hall at the Imperial Dynasty Hotel even a month in advance.

She was grateful, but seeing that Naza didn't take it seriously, she couldn't help but lecture her.

"Alright, alright, I'll remember that."

Naza whispered almost inaudibly, "At most, I'll repay you with my body."

"What are you muttering? I didn't hear you."

"what?"

Naza blinked her clear, big eyes, looking completely innocent: "Really?"

"President Zhou is back."

Naza's father's gaze fell on Zhou Yutang. He wanted to say something to express his gratitude, but he didn't know how to start.

He was never a good talker, and the ambiguous relationship between Nazha and Zhou Yutang made things quite awkward for him as a father.

Zhou Yutang, who had sat down again, focused his gaze on him, his tone filled with genuine concern.
"Uncle, how have you been lately?"

Deputy Secretary Wang and other leaders of China Southern Airlines turned their attention to this, and a few of them had a slight change of heart.

I didn't know that Nazha's father wasn't in good health; perhaps we could send him some tonics in the future.

Suddenly under such attention, Nazha's father became slightly reserved: "I'm alright, thank you for your concern."

"That's good."

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly, but before she could reply, Nazha's mother spoke up first:
"Professor Zhang from Peking Union Medical College Hospital recently had a follow-up examination and said that as long as I take good care of myself and have regular check-ups, I will be no different from an ordinary person."

We feel so bad for troubling you like this.

"Auntie, you're too kind."

Zhou Yutang waved his hand gently, "Director Zhang mentioned to me that my uncle has a good constitution and recovered quite well after the surgery. He rarely smokes or drinks alcohol, so there are basically no major problems."

I stopped smoking a long time ago.

Naza's father shook his head with a wry smile, "It's just that I can't give up this alcohol."

Why won't you listen to the doctor?

Naza's mother immediately began to nag and complain.

Actually, Na's father wasn't a heavy drinker; he just had a habit of having a couple of drinks with meals.

Those who enjoy drinking know that this habit has been maintained for half a lifetime and is truly hard to give up.

"A moderate amount of alcohol is fine, just be careful to control it."

Zhou Yutang smoothed things over at the right moment and then inquired in detail about the arrangements for the wedding in northern Xinjiang.

The couple held their wedding ceremony in Beijing first, and they plan to hold another one in northern Xinjiang.

Because the groom is also from northern Xinjiang, and many of his relatives live in his hometown, it is not very convenient for him to come to Beijing.

Zhou Yutang's perfectly timed care was both intimate and tactful, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"If you have time, Mr. Zhou, you can go to Northern Xinjiang. The scenery there is excellent."

"If I have the chance, definitely."

Sitting next to him, Deputy Secretary Wang and the leaders of China Southern Airlines exchanged glances while chatting and laughing, and in their minds, they had already raised the status of Nazha's parents by another notch.

An elder who can be so concerned about by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is naturally someone to be taken seriously.

Those within the system know that much of the work is done in the smallest details.

Naza sat quietly to the side, her face beaming with smiles, and all that could be felt was warmth and sweetness.

Using the tablecloth as cover, she quietly reached out and gently covered the back of his hand. Zhou Yutang immediately turned around and grasped her soft hand in his palm.

In daily business negotiations and capital games, there are often all sorts of scheming and backstabbing, and in such situations, he can rarely relax.

Then a rather festive song was played, and gifts were being given to children on stage, instantly filling the banquet hall with joy.

On a whim, Naza went up and took her sister's hand to dance gracefully. The two sisters' beautiful dance moves won cheers and applause.

While casually chatting with Deputy Secretary Wang and others, Chen Duling walked over quickly with her phone in hand and leaned down to whisper in Zhou Yutang's ear.

He nodded slightly, stood up, and apologized.

"excuse me."

In the time it takes to eat a meal, I received three or four phone calls.

When Zhou Yutang returned, he politely said goodbye, "Uncle and Aunt, I have some urgent business to attend to, so I must take my leave."

"Leaving so soon? Won't you stay a little longer?"

"I'll come to see you two again next time."

"Nazha".

Naza's mother didn't insist on keeping him any longer, but quickly winked at her daughter: "Go see President Zhou off."

Without her saying anything, Naza got up first.

The leaders of China Southern Airlines were quite shrewd; they originally wanted to have a second meeting with Governor Zhou to further their relationship.

Seeing that Nazha naturally took Zhou Yutang's arm and stood up, he wisely refrained from saying anything more.

Naza escorted him all the way to the hotel's private elevator. Zhou Yutang glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner of the ceiling, where a faint red light had been shining before it went dark.

He has no interest in turning his private interactions into a live broadcast.

The security team took over the hotel's surveillance system the moment he entered.

The elevator doors slowly closed, and Zhou Yutang gently rubbed Nazha's fair and soft face, asking softly:

"Why are you crying?"

"Because I feel very happy."

Naza tilted her head back, a smile blooming on her lips, possessing a breathtakingly beautiful and vibrant quality.

"Brother, why are you so good to me?"

"Because you deserve it."

Zhou Yutang embraced her slender waist, his gaze deep, a gentle smile playing on his lips:
"Don't be envious, you'll have it in the future."

Which woman doesn't dream of a beautiful and magical wedding?

Even Naza is no exception.

If Zhou Yutang couldn't even see through this little bit of thinking, then he wouldn't deserve his reputation as a playboy. However, a grand, publicly announced wedding is something the "playboy" can't provide.

However, one of the private island investment projects that Jiang Dong is planning overseas, located in the Maldives, could be used to hold a ceremony just for the two of them.

He understood what she was thinking.

She understood what he was saying.

The pie in the sky was so big and round, and with Zhou Yutang's gaze so affectionate it was almost unbearable to look at a dog, Nazha was immediately overwhelmed with surprise and almost couldn't extricate herself.

If it were Teacher Fan or Yang Mi, they might not be so easy to handle, but who can blame them when their good sister is the easiest to coax in the world?
"Brother~~~"

With an even sweeter smile, Nazha tugged at Zhou Yutang's arm, her sweet and soft voice trailing off:

"Then please don't leave tonight, okay? Stay with me. I have so much to tell you."

"Tonight won't work, I have a meeting later."

Zhou Yutang said seriously, "Let's do it another day."

He was never the kind of man who would stop progressing for the sake of beauty.

Naza tiptoed, her warm breath brushing against his ear:

"I've prepared a very beautiful wedding dress, paired with white stockings."

Zhou Yutang: "."

As the elevator numbers ticked, Governor Zhou skillfully and outrageously pulled down the silver zipper on Naza's back.

Naza's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

at the same time,

Those fair and slender legs were already wrapped around Zhou Yutang's waist.

Her dark, clear eyes held a tender affection that flowed like silk threads as she softly murmured...
"Brother, I'll do anything as long as you like it."

……

In previous years, the National Day film market was always fiercely competitive.

Several major films were locked in fierce competition, resulting in a bloodbath. However, the intensity of this year's competition has suddenly decreased.

With the holiday halfway over, the reviews of these National Day films have basically come to a conclusion.

Bao Beier's "Fat Buddies" grossed 3240 million and 3820 million yuan respectively during the two-day holiday.

The total box office has exceeded 100 million, which can only be described as lukewarm.

But for a new director like him, achieving this result under the suppression of Jiang Dongjia's powerful films doesn't seem unacceptable.

However, "Golden Job" and "Cry Me a Sad River" heavily relied on nostalgia marketing, attracting many moviegoers to the cinema.

The former grossed 1.97 million yuan at the box office, while the latter raked in 2.36 million yuan. Bona and Enlight Media really made a killing.

Just one day later, "Swords of Legends: The Legend of the Moon" starring Song Qian was hastily released.

With a box office of 830 million yuan on its opening day, it was even less than the animated films "New Cinderella" and "The Adventures of Afanti" which were released on the same day, and it directly became cannon fodder for the National Day holiday.

In contrast, director Guo Shiyi's "Shadow" did not become a huge hit, but continued to work steadily.

The following day, the box office grossed 1.13 million.

On the third day, the box office reached 1.04 million.

It received a 7.8 rating on Douban, which is above average. The reviews from professional media and film and television marketing accounts are relatively objective.

"The new film 'Shadow' by the director has received positive reviews, but its box office performance has not been satisfactory. Based on the current trend, it would be considered a success if it could eventually surpass one billion yuan."

"Compared to the summer movie season, there aren't many surprises in this year's National Day movie lineup. We can look forward to Zhou Dudu's 'The Wandering Earth'!"

Perhaps this year's summer movie season raised everyone's expectations too high, as the box office performance of these films during the National Day holiday was somewhat uninspiring.

Zhou Yutang scrolled through the comments from netizens for a while, and it seemed that people's willingness to watch the movie was not strong.

According to statistics from professional media, total box office revenue has shrunk by nearly 30% compared to last year, leading some media outlets to predict a downturn in the film and television industry.

"A film and television winter?"

This wasn't the first time Zhou Yutang had heard this claim, and he neither confirmed nor denied it.

In his view, the biggest problem is that the quality of the film and television projects produced does not match the audience's aesthetic tastes.

As long as there are good works, the market will always buy them.

The operational status of Jiangdong Entertainment is the best proof of this.

This year's film and television projects and the revenue from the industry chain have all been within expectations, and the company continues to stand out and firmly hold its position as the leader in the domestic entertainment industry.

But it cannot be denied that when the glitz and glamour recede, those who have been swimming naked will no longer be able to hide.

Some companies that rely on "popular celebrities + bad scripts" to make easy money are probably going to have a tough time in the future.

To his knowledge, more than a dozen small and medium-sized film and television companies have declared bankruptcy this year, and many projects have been halted due to broken capital chains.

Even Cao, the founder of New Classics Media, couldn't hold on any longer.

Just last month, Tencent announced that it would acquire 100% of New Classics Media for no more than 155 billion yuan, which was a major event that shocked the film and television industry.

While the film market is cooling down, the television drama market remains booming.

"Si Teng," produced by Jiangdong Entertainment, made a stunning debut, and the popularity of the sweet princess soared.

In the following days, the popularity continued to rise, with both positive reviews and trending topics.

Despite consistently being overtaken by "Ashes of Love" in both television ratings and online viewership, it still ranked second.

However, it has firmly secured its position as a summer blockbuster, which can be described as a remarkable achievement.

Meanwhile, in the esports world, the League of Legends World Championship resumed, kicking off simultaneously in South Korea.

After the National Day holiday, the two rounds of qualifying matches will be completed.

As a seeded team, Jiangdong Team naturally does not need to participate in the qualifying rounds.

Another wealthy heir, Edward Zhu, led his EDG team to a shocking defeat against an unknown wildcard team, instantly causing an uproar throughout the esports community.

"It's one thing to lose at football, but to lose at video games too? Is EDG throwing the game against me?"

"If you don't understand, just ask. What region is LLA? How could they lose to this?"

"Latin American wildcard region, how could they lose like this?"

"What a disgrace! We still have to look to the four-time champion Jiangdong. Please, let him ignite his passion once more!"

"."

The entertainment industry is rife with comparisons and disparagements, and the e-sports industry is no better.

At times like these, the Jiangdong team would be brought out.

Four crowns, a glorious achievement, suppressing all.

It's also the strong background of the Jiangdong team that has raised the expectations of fans.

EDG's defeat was humiliating, prompting a flurry of online criticism.

……

"Director Zhang, the overseas box office results are not very good."

"How many?"

While leading a roadshow, Zhang Yimou received a call from Chen Xi, the CEO of Soochow Film & Television.

"In North America, the number has only reached a little over two million so far, and the situation in other countries is not ideal either."

Chen Xi said with a hint of helplessness, "Warner and Wanda's intentions are that we can't guarantee future screenings."

Zhang Yimou has ambitions to expand globally, and this time, the overseas distribution of "Shadow" was entrusted to Warner Bros. and Wanda.

"Then let's do it according to the contract."

After a few seconds of silence, Zhang Yimou sighed softly to himself, suddenly feeling a sense of admiration for Zhou Yutang.

Zhou Yutang had actually warned him about this outcome beforehand, but he hadn't listened and only felt that there was still hope.

In retrospect, Zhou Yutang was right.

Films like "Shadow" don't possess the power to wreak havoc.

Relationships are relationships, but business is business.

Running a movie theater chain is not charity.

The two companies proposed a plan to first screen the films on a small scale, and if the attendance and word-of-mouth met expectations, then gradually expand the screenings globally.

It seems that this is where things will end.

Slightly disappointed, Zhang Yimou quickly adjusted his mindset and said with a smile, "Now it's up to Mr. Zhou. I'm really looking forward to the performance of 'The Wandering Earth'."

"President Zhou went to the Film Bureau. The script has been approved, but some details need to be revised."

"Oh, he still has a lot of influence."

"Director Zhang, when are you planning to start production?"

"I'll check it out after the roadshow ends."

Zhang Yimou perked up and said with a smile, "The remaining work in Dunhuang is almost done. If all goes well, we can start filming by December at the latest."

"."

Chen Xi's expression twitched slightly.

After finishing "One Second," Zhang Yimou immediately started a new project without taking a break.

To have this much energy at this age is truly a bit of an exaggeration.

The two were still talking about the movie "Under the Light," which is related to the fight against organized crime.

Zhou Yutang made a special trip to the Film Bureau to report on Zhang Yimou's new film.

After doing the math, Chen Xi felt a pang of pain and reported it to Zhou Yutang:
"If we had bought out the overseas rights for 'Shadow' directly while it was in Venice, we might have been able to maximize our profits."

Even if we don't talk about tens of millions of US dollars, selling it for several million US dollars is no problem at all. But with the current exchange rate, we'd lose tens of millions of RMB in profit.

"Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, so there's no need to worry too much. Just focus on the domestic box office."

Zhou Yutang chuckled softly: "Go and inform Zhou Shouzi that TikTok should increase its promotional efforts for 'The Wandering Earth' and start preparing for the Lunar New Year film season."

"I'll make the arrangements later."

Liu Cixin's "The Three-Body Problem" made a name for itself in 2015, winning the Hugo Award and gaining a considerable following abroad.

When Zhou Yutang acquired the copyright in a package deal, he had already set a plan for the entire Chinese science fiction film industry.

It is called Nantianmen (South Heaven Gate).

(End of this chapter)