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Chapter 1087 A Tumultuous Time, Fate's Mandate

Before the autumn wind blows, the cicadas are already aware of it.

Some astute Taiwanese artists seem to have realized the shift in public opinion and have publicly spoken out on platforms such as Weibo to express their attitudes and stances.

This includes several artists who have previously collaborated with Jiangdong Entertainment.

For example, Fan Bingbing's best friend, Zhang Junmi, the winner of the Ice Party Award.

Due to this unexpected incident, Zhou Yutang had to stay in Beijing for two more days.

The production team for "The Captain" is temporarily being led by assistant director Rao Xiaozhi.

The filming progress was slightly slower than expected, but it was still acceptable.

After all, not everyone can handle the hellish work mode of the Grand Commander, but fortunately, nothing went wrong.
In the past two days, besides meeting with important leaders and attending a series of meetings to set the tone, Zhou Yutang did not forget to comfort those around him.

Comrade Zhou was very pleased with his son's awareness, but he couldn't help but get a few words of nagging from Empress Dowager Wang.

The online discussion about the Golden Horse incident is in full swing, and even the fish in the pond are concerned about it, so I can't help but take some time to appease them.

You can always trust the master of diplomacy.

While the leading lady was pregnant, he took meticulous care of her, and he also did not neglect Liu Tianxian in the slightest.

The day before I was to return to the film set, it was another day of devoutly cultivating immortality.

Liu Yifei didn't say it, but she was extremely envious.

In critical moments, being by Zhou Yutang's side and weathering the storm together was a wonderful experience she longed for.

In the past two days, the internet has been flooded with video clips of Zhou Yutang angrily upsetting the Golden Horse Awards.

Especially when he stood up and went on stage, Liu Shishi interacted with him in subtle ways.

It was taken out and analyzed frame by frame by online micro-expression experts.

The incredible chemistry between them was almost palpable.

Liu Tianxian boasted that if she were on the scene, she would have been even more considerate.

But in the last two days, she has felt uneasy, as if something big has happened that she doesn't know about.

Fortunately, Zhou Yutang's gentle companionship helped Liu Tianxian temporarily forget her worries and troubles.

After completing her cultivation, Liu Tianxian's cheeks still flushed with a lingering blush of spring, and she lovingly held Zhou Yutang's arm in her embrace:
"Xiao Zhou, are you going back to the film set soon?"

"Yes, the flight is at 2:30 PM."

Zhou Yutang affectionately ruffled her hair.

"Then spend one more time with me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianxian hugged him even tighter.

Then, she lifted her plump legs and sat down on top of him.
……

It had only been less than two weeks since filming began, and the Grand Commander had already taken a week off.

Rao Xiaozhi was flattered by Zhou Yutang's trust, but he also secretly resolved to perform well.

Just after Governor Zhou finished dealing with affairs in the capital, he was on his way back to the film crew of the scattered provincial theater on the Jiangdong private plane.

While browsing online forums, I came across a D&G advertisement that was considered offensive to China, and the internet was already filled with condemnation.

“Brother, you are absolutely right. Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts.”

On the other end of the phone, Dilireba, Governor Zhou's dear younger sister and one of the two beauties of Northern Xinjiang, couldn't help but chirp:

"This guy is completely insane!"

Dilraba only signed as D&G's Asia-Pacific brand ambassador in March of this year, and then this happened. She's really unlucky.

"It doesn't matter, just have the public relations department prepare the press release."

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yutang's eyes. She turned to look at Chen Duling, who was engrossed in working on her year-end summary PPT, and softly called out to her.
"Beep beep?"

"Eh?"

Chen Duling raised her head and tucked the stray hairs behind her ears.

"Prepare to do something."

Zhou Yutang said calmly.

Chen Duling immediately understood and gave an OK sign.

No one knew her boss's power better than she did.

It's unrealistic to expect to completely eradicate the D&G brand.

However, given the resources and channels they control, it wouldn't be difficult for them to make D&G's business in China or even Asia go out of business.

The sheer volume of negative information about D&G pushed to potential customers by Douyin's 24-hour big data push can destroy most of its core young consumer base.

DG?

What kind of class is this? Even a dog wouldn't buy it!

By joining forces with JD.com and Tmall to remove all of the brand's products from their platforms, cutting off its online sales channels, D&G is in serious trouble.

"These are truly turbulent times."

As Chen Duling made phone calls to various companies to implement her boss's instructions, she muttered to herself.

It's not that she's a conspiracy theorist, but why did the Golden Horse Awards controversy and the D&G anti-China incident both happen within a month of each other?
If we're talking about coincidences, how many coincidences are there in the world?
Seeing the rise of Tokyo University, some people got anxious and deliberately stirred up trouble.

Jiangdong's public relations department, which is known as one of the two most formidable forces in the industry alongside Nanshan Pizza Hut, specializes in handling such crises for Governor Zhou. They are experienced and not to be underestimated.

The incident was still gaining traction when Dilraba's team released a statement as soon as Zhou Yutang arrived at the Wuxi film set:
"Due to the news circulating on various online platforms about 'DG designer making insulting remarks against China,' Ms. Dilraba, as a Chinese person, feels extremely indignant about this matter."

Our company has formally notified D&G that all cooperation between the two parties is terminated immediately, all signed advertising contracts have been suspended, and we will pursue legal action against the brand for breach of contract. Our motherland is inviolable, no matter what. This is a formal declaration!

Another spokesperson is Wang Junkai, one of the four members of TFBOYS, who followed closely behind.

More than a dozen celebrities, including Chen Kun and Zhang Ziyi, who had already booked their trips to the D&G fashion show, have all cancelled their schedules.

Even though the founder of D&G subsequently released an apology video, it was too late.

They want to make money in the Chinese market, yet they dare to disrespect Chinese consumers.

This incident is destined to cost the arrogant Daili brand a heavy price in the Chinese market.

However, these are all things for later.

……

"action!"

On the monitor, Zhang Hanyu, playing the captain, is sitting in the cockpit, talking casually with Zhang Ruojun.
"Once we land, I'll treat you to a nice meal. I'll take a break after this flight..."

For a veteran captain, such a scene is just an ordinary part of his daily life.

Before the words were even finished, a muffled, loud explosion, like a bomb exploding in my ear!

"not good!"

The camera zoomed in, giving a close-up of Zhang Hanyu's expression.

You could see his pupils contract sharply in an instant, and his previous ease and comfort were replaced by an almost instinctive alertness.

"Oops!"

He gave a low shout, his voice filled with instinctive alertness, his eyes fixed on the windshield in front of the passenger seat.

The next second, spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the windshield, and the cracks spread at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Crack!"

Zhou Yutang was the first to applaud, saying with a hint of approval, "This detail is very well done, that's good."

The entire pane of glass shattered and detached, and the raging air currents at 10,000 meters altitude roared into the cockpit like an invisible dragon. The specific scenes in the movie were all achieved in post-production.

This scene had no real-life special effects; it was all based on the actors' imaginations.

Excellent actors possess a strong sense of conviction.

Not only can they get into character themselves, but they can even get their fellow actors into character.

Zhang Hanyu is a case in point right now.

Upon seeing this, the crew members also applauded enthusiastically, and cheers erupted on set.

I've seen Wang Churan and Hu Lianxin being cruelly abused by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, and in the end, both of them were scolded until they cried.

It's quite rare to get even the detail-obsessed Grand Commander of Jiangdong to give a compliment.

That's all for today's scenes.

The film crew is all talking about the grand opening of the Hundred Flowers Awards.

The Hundred Flowers Awards, held this year in FS City, Guangdong Province, are less than a week apart from the Golden Horse Awards.

In previous years, the Hundred Flowers Awards were far inferior in industry standing to the Golden Horse Awards, which is considered the top of the three major awards.

But this year the situation is completely different.

After the Golden Horse Awards made a fatal mistake by embroiling in a stance controversy, Governor Chou angrily overturned the awards ceremony.

Afterwards, the organizing committee adopted a cowardly and passive-aggressive approach, issuing only a perfunctory announcement without apologizing or taking any action against the relevant personnel, attempting to gloss over the matter with a cold shoulder.

This move completely ignited the anger of netizens, and heated discussions on the internet have already exploded, winning over everyone.

The timing was perfect, it was truly the right time.

Foshan City in Guangdong Province also boasts a rich cultural heritage, which is an advantage of its location.

With favorable timing, geographical advantage, and harmonious relationships, all three conditions are met.

This also made the Hundred Flowers Awards, which followed closely behind, the focus of everyone's attention.

This wave of Baihua didn't do anything; they simply won by doing nothing.

More importantly, just before the Hundred Flowers Awards opened, the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Film Association jointly announced:
"The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards are about to undergo restructuring. In the future, the Golden Rooster Awards will focus solely on artistic merit as the judging criterion; the Hundred Flowers Awards will be based on public opinion, with the final results determined by audience votes."

The news sparked even more heated discussions online:

"Wow, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival is about to regain its former glory! This level of popularity is simply phenomenal!"

"I heard that Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers are going to be restructured? I wonder if it's just a change in name only!"

"Probably not. I saw the report that the Grand Commander attended the Film Association meeting. Something big is coming!"

"The Golden Horse Awards are probably doomed. They can't even stand on their basic principles. Who would want to play with them anymore? Mainland Chinese films probably won't go there anymore."

"Golden Horse Awards? Heh, that'll be a thing of the past. He brought this upon himself, and no one can stop him."

"The Hundred Flowers are destined for greatness! Enough said, let's watch the Hundred Flowers bloom tonight!"

"It was about a year ago, and it's a true story. It was at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards. I was lying at home when I suddenly felt very hungry. So I got up, opened the cupboard, took out a packet of instant noodles, cooked them, and ate them. After that, I wasn't hungry anymore."

"Enough, upstairs. Your words are truly enlightening."

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The online discussion was heated, and the awards ceremony venue in Foshan was also star-studded.

After attending meetings for several days, Zhou Yutang rushed back to the "The Captain" film crew in Wuxi, and simply couldn't find the time to attend the Hundred Flowers Awards.

But he had made arrangements in advance, with Li Shuang, the number two figure in Jiangdong, and Chen Xi, the head of Dongwu Film Industry, attending together.

In addition, two of the three great generals of Jiangdong are also in charge: Wen Muye and Lu Yang, both of whom are top-notch young directors.

What's even more amazing is the star-studded lineup of the Jiangdong faction!
Wu Jing, the lead actor in "Wolf Warrior," is followed closely by popular young actors Zhu Yilong, Zhang Ruojun, Lu Han, and Li Jian.

As for actresses, all the top female stars in the industry, including Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Gulnazar, Dilraba Dilmurat, Li Xin, and Zhang Tianai, were present, almost taking over half of the red carpet.

The red carpet that night was dazzling with stars.

The male celebrities were dressed in suits and ties, exuding an extraordinary air.

The female celebrities, their skirts billowing, vied for attention, each vying for attention.

Looking around, industry bigwigs, well-known directors, and top stars are all gathered together, covering almost every recognizable face in the mainland film and television industry.

This year's Hundred Flowers Awards were commissioned by higher authorities and supported by the combined connections and resources of several industry giants, resulting in a significant upgrade in its prestige.

This event is several times grander than any previous one.

This is not just the stage of the Hundred Flowers Awards, but also a collective appearance and support that speaks for itself, concealing a tacit understanding.

"A grand feast of flowers, a glorious bloom! Operation Red Sea sweeps multiple awards, becoming the biggest winner!"

"Well deserved! Wu Jing won Best Actor for 'Wolf Warrior 2' and bowed to thank the audience on stage!"

"The city of Foshan will be sleepless tonight! The Hundred Flowers Awards are more star-studded than ever before, with half of the Chinese film industry gathered, demonstrating the power of unity!"

"The sisters from the Legend of Sword and Fairy are fighting amongst themselves, Yang Mi overpowers Liu Shishi, and tonight, the peerless goddess is crowned!"

"A glorious battle on the eve of the reform! The Hundred Flowers Awards came to a successful conclusion, with the audience's choices resonating perfectly with the powerful voice of the times!"

Zhou Yutang went online to check the film and television information. News reports related to "Hundred Flowers" were already all over the internet.

Since it is positioned as an award for the masses, the relevant awards are truly given to the films and actors that the audience likes the most.

It's no surprise that "Wolf Warrior 2," which set a new record for Chinese-language films, won awards, and it was also expected that "Operation Red Sea," which grossed over 5 billion yuan, would win multiple awards.

The most attention-grabbing topic, however, is the showdown between Yang Mi and Liu Shishi, two top-tier female celebrities.

The wealthy and generous Yang Mi wore a black, gold-embellished, deep-V velvet gown with a train that evening, paired with a sapphire necklace worth nearly eight figures.

Coupled with black stockings and red-soled high heels, she was truly the most stunning woman around.

The top female star originally had a performance at the Hundred Flowers Awards, but Zhou Yutang made her stay at home to rest during her pregnancy and she did not attend the awards ceremony.

When Yang Mi accepted the Best Actress award, she choked up while expressing her gratitude, and at the end, she specifically mentioned:

"Special thanks to my best friend Shishi. Although she couldn't come today, she kept cheering me on. It doesn't matter who wins, this honor also belongs to her."

Wow, they not only subtly showcased their sisterly bond but also cleverly defused the conflict between the two fan groups.

Honey is not only rich and generous, but her emotional intelligence is also top-notch in the industry.

On the other hand, the scene of Dilraba and Gulnazar together, one bright and beautiful and the other aloof, also fully demonstrates the stunning beauty of the two actresses from XJ.

After the awards ceremony, Dilraba didn't linger and went straight to the set of "Candle in the Tomb" that very night.

The "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series is a joint production of Jiangdong Entertainment and Tencent, and its foundation and strength are naturally extraordinary.

Every step of the entire Ghost Blows Out the Light series, from pre-production to post-production, required Zhou Yutang's approval to proceed.

It is precisely because of Zhou Yutang's strict requirements that the entire series has been produced to a standard that is above average.

People jokingly say that Dilraba, like her good friend Gulnazar, is blessed with great luck.

Governor Zhou practically fed them the food.

Gulnazar broke into the international market with the "Magic Thieves" series, standing out among the post-90s actresses. Dilraba Dilmurat, on the other hand, relied solely on the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series to firmly maintain her position as a top-tier celebrity, reigning supreme among the crowd.

This final dance in the Ghost Blows Out the Light series, like its predecessors, uses a combination of location shooting and studio set construction.

She needs to join the crew early to receive specialized training.

Guo Fan, the "King of Taking Over," is eager to make a big splash.

The TV series project "Longling Cave," which was launched at the same time, vividly depicts the magnificence of the Loess Plateau and also wrapped up filming in the latter half of the month.

After the wrap party, director Fei Zhenxiang didn't rest for long and immediately led the team to prepare for the filming of the next installment, "The Wrath of Xiangxi".

However, upon seeing the work report sent back by Jiang Xuerou, Zhou Yutang frowned slightly.
(End of this chapter)