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Chapter 969 The Composure of a Time Management Master, a World Media Tycoon!

In this age of entertainment to the death.

Netizens often label people.

When the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is mentioned...

Everyone in China knows that he's the nation's husband, who's rich and has many women.

Therefore, people often make fun of his romantic affairs.

However, his occasional displays of prowess in public remind people of what it means to be a tycoon.

Just like right now.

The person speaking to him.

The epaulettes feature olive branches symbolizing peace, encircling three golden five-pointed stars!
Who in the entertainment industry isn't a shrewd and calculating person?
If you weigh it carefully, you'll understand its significance.

Wang Churan didn't have much common sense in this regard.

But at least they recognized the bigwigs who frequently appeared on the evening news.
The impact of reality is always more powerful than some rumors, including this grand spectacle, which gave her a completely new understanding of her boss's status.

The three generals of Jiangdong Entertainment, Wen Muye and Guo Fan, as well as Lu Yang, one of the directors of "Red Sea" today.

The others, including Zhang Ruojun, Zhu Yilong, Lu Han, Li Jian, and Reyizha, were also present.

Mr. Yang brought along Huo Wenxi, Nicholas Tse, William Chan, Wang Jing, Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, and other prominent figures in the Hong Kong entertainment circle to show their support.

Han Sanping, a retired old man, also brought his daughter.

China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Yinghuang, SMG, Enlight Media, Pegasus Media, Huayi Brothers Media, New Classics Media, Tencent, and Ruyi Media.
Wanda, New Union, and Dadi Cinemas.
Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen and his wife, Gu Changwei and his wife, Chen Kaige and his wife, Feng Xiaogang
Almost all the big-name directors in the industry were present.

Such a luxurious lineup can definitely be described as a gathering of heroes.

It's no exaggeration to say that half of China's entertainment industry is contained here.

After the leader finished speaking, Zhou Yutang entered the room, and the voices of people greeting him rose and fell without stopping for a moment.

Aside from the celebrities, Wang Churan kept an eye on Zhou Yutang's direction out of the corner of her eye.

He shone like the sun, naturally absorbing all the light in the room.

Celebrities and big shots are insignificant compared to the investors she's only ever seen on the covers of financial magazines, and powerful figures who can shake the entertainment industry with a stomp of their feet.

Everyone revolves around him.

"Only the Grand Commander of Jiangdong has such influence."

Wang Churan, standing in the crowd, looked up to him with a sense of awe, thinking this to herself.

If her phone hadn't been confiscated by staff upon entering the Great Hall of the People, she would have loved to share her excitement with her cousin.

"Mr. Zhou, I wish you great success at the box office."

Zhou Yutang turned her head at the sound, and Boss Yang led Huo Wenxi over.

The smile on his face remained unchanged, as if he had anticipated this enthusiasm, and he said warmly, "Thank you. Please forgive me if I am not hospitable enough later, Chairman Yang."

"Haha, you're busy, you're busy."

After exchanging only a few pleasantries, Boss Yang led Huo Wenxi and the Yinghuang Group away.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Yutang glanced around, her gaze sweeping across the crowd, and nodded slightly to Wang Churan, who approached with restraint and respectful greeting. "Yes, hello."

Her smile instantly blossomed even brighter, as if she had received the highest praise.

He wanted to say something more, but Zhou Yutang's gaze turned gently but undeniably to another Wanda boss who had been waiting for a long time.

Logically speaking, Wang Jianlin of Wanda Group has never really gotten involved in entertainment industry matters.

However, "Operation Red Sea" was led by Jiangdong and the Navy, and Wanda, as the leading cinema chain, also got a share of the profits.

The share may be small, but being able to participate in a project of this caliber speaks volumes.

In this year's battle between the old and new industry leaders, Jiangdong has gained a significant advantage over Huayi, and Wanda has put a lot of effort into securing more screenings.

Rumors are circulating that Wanda is selling off assets and is about to decline, but today Wang Jianlin looks radiant and shows no signs of weakness.

He looked several years younger.

He was also happy to let the outside world see his relationship with Zhou Yutang.

All the media present surrounded Zhou Yutang, because he was the producer of the film and the mastermind behind the entire project.

On this occasion, Zhou Yutang did not arrange any fancy performance segments.

After the leader's speech, a documentary was presented recounting the development history of the Chinese Navy, along with training footage of the Jiaolong Special Forces and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the film's production.

Tanks, helicopters, warships.
A helicopter took an aerial view, showing that a hilltop had been blasted away.
Besides the leaders, there were also soldiers from the Jiaolong Special Forces, Lu Yang, and several lead actors present, who recounted the entire filming process.

"President Zhou, apart from Bao Qiang, it seems like we're seeing a reunion of some of the characters from 'Soldiers Sortie' this time."

When asked this question by a reporter from the Beijing News, Wang Baoqiang grinned, revealing his bright white teeth, and many people in the audience smiled knowingly.

Zhang Yi, Duan Hongyi, Zhang Guoqiang, and others were all part of the cast of "Soldiers Sortie," a military drama that was a sensation more than 10 years ago.

Seeing these people reunite now inevitably evokes a sense of melancholy.

"This is a little Easter egg."

Zhou Yutang took the microphone and chuckled softly.

"So, in your opinion, where does the soul of this film lie?"

"That's a good question."

Zhou Yutang continued, "Bringing the true story of the evacuation of Chinese citizens that year to the screen is also to give everyone a direct understanding of the Chinese Navy through military-themed films, and to tell everyone what the sense of mission of Chinese soldiers is."

"A sense of mission?"

"Yes, many people may not understand, but a sense of mission is not unique to the military. In fact, each of us needs to have the belief that supports us in doing something."

"As for the specific filming details, you can ask the production team for more information."

He didn't steal the spotlight, giving the opportunity to be in the spotlight to Lu Yang, Lin Chaoxian, and Li Jian, among others.

"Thank you to General Manager Zhou and the Navy Political Department for their trust, as well as to every member of the crew, both in front of and behind the camera."

Lu Yang, displaying exceptional emotional intelligence, humbly stated, "Especially several retired members of the Jiaolong Commando Team, who flew to Morocco to help us train and exchange practical combat experiences with the actors."

Without everyone's concerted efforts and hard work, we couldn't have made this film the best it could be.

"I saw a scene with President Zhou in the trailer. Will the movie have any connection with 'Wolf Warrior 2'?"

"You'll understand once you read it."

Lu Yang kept everyone in suspense.

This was also part of the film's pre-planned publicity strategy.

Following the huge success of "Wolf Warrior Strike," this film also incorporates the concept of "The Return of the Dragon King," creating a massive influx of viewers.

Wang Churan was also very interested. She always thought that the scene in "The Lone Agent" where Zhou Yutang shaved his head in front of the mirror was the coolest movie scene in recent years, without exception.

The interview on stage continued, and then Lin Chaoxian and several of the film's main actors talked about the filming process.

Wang Churan wasn't so nervous anymore because Meng Ziyi, who was sitting next to her, took the initiative to start a conversation with her.

Meng Ziyi joined the company a few years earlier than Wang Churan and has finally made it. The two had only met once at the annual meeting and their relationship was not particularly close.

However, Meng Ziyi's new agent at the company is now Wang Churan, so with this connection, they can naturally exchange a few words.

"I've seen your 'Oh My General,' and you acted very well."

"Thank you, Sister Meng."

"Don't mention it, let's play mahjong sometime." Don't let Sister Meng's naturally scheming face fool you; she's actually quite guileless and loves nothing more than getting close to beautiful women.

Naturally, the enthusiasm of the people made Wang Churan feel somewhat overwhelmed.

Her debut work, "Oh My General," clashed with "Princess Agents," and was completely outclassed by "Oh My General" in both ratings and online viewership.

However, Wang Churan's portrayal of the stunningly beautiful and intelligent Liu Xixi in the drama was quite eye-catching, and received a lot of praise from the audience.

After the media interview session ended, the room fell silent.

The two stopped talking to each other offstage.

The big screen slowly lowered, and the movie began.

Meng Ziyi and Wang Churan didn't know much about military affairs, but they were still drawn to the magnificent naval missile frigate in the opening scene of the movie.

That thing looked like a giant steel beast cutting through the waves, with a strong visual impact.

Next, the Navy's Jiaolong Commando Unit, an eight-member special operations team, was ordered to carry out the evacuation mission.

In a war-torn region of a fictional country in North Africa, they thwart a shocking plot by a rebel leader.

The battle was intense and incredibly exciting.

Unlike Wolf Warrior, which embodies the ultimate individual heroism, even the final victory was accompanied by the great sacrifice of special forces members.

But it actually makes the cruelty of war more realistic and chilling.

When the movie ended, thunderous applause erupted.

Representatives from several major cinema chains, sitting in the front row, clapped and whispered excitedly.
"Products from Jiangdong are guaranteed to be of the highest quality."

"It seems there's no suspense about this year's Spring Festival film season."

Despite the lack of substance and the fact that "The Return of the Dragon King" is just a gimmick, the film's focus is not on that.

Whether it's the advanced warships and equipment of the Chinese Navy or the iron-willed spirit of the lead actor Zhang Yi and others, the film perfectly showcases the might of the Chinese Navy, giving viewers a powerful visual shock.

Those who run the cinema business know all too well what conditions are needed for a movie to be a box office hit.

The plot is tense and exciting with no dull moments, the scenes are explosive and entertaining, and the sacrifices of the lead actors are truly moving.

It has all the reasons for a major explosion.

After the premiere, it was time for hundreds of media outlets to gather, keeping Lu Yang and the rest of the cast and crew extremely busy.

As for why no one arrested Governor Zhou, it's because he left at some unknown time, along with Nazha and Reba, the two beautiful sisters from northern Xinjiang.

"Brother, is it okay if we run away?"

"It's not a big problem, let Lu Yang handle it."

Time management masters are so composed.

With Gulnazar on her left and Dilraba on her right, she looked incredibly elegant.

Gulnazar smiled radiantly, clinging to Zhou Yutang's arm, while Dilraba on the other side seemed rather downcast.

I only found out after asking that Dilraba is leaving the Running Man cast this year.

Thanks to the influence of this phenomenal variety show, Dilraba established her core popularity.

After rising to the top tier of actresses, Dilraba's schedule has been so packed that she has worked for three or four years without taking a break. She is the workaholic following in Yang Mi's footsteps.

Furthermore, the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" film and television series is about to start, and Dilraba will soon join the training camp to receive specialized training.

The energetic and radiant Dilraba will relinquish her position as the Running Man's darling to Little Koi.

As a good older brother, I won't go into details about the comforting words I gave him at night.

Zhou Yutang experienced firsthand the full charm of this bright and beautiful rose from the northern frontier in full bloom.

Add Naza to the mix.

It's like double the happiness.
"Zhao Liying or Zhu Lin? Who is the most beautiful Queen of the Women's Kingdom in history? A 5 million yuan investment in special effects creates a stunning wonderland!"

"A new benchmark for Chinese-language war films, 'Operation Red Sea' received rave reviews at its premiere!"

"Monster Hunt 2 breaks 100 million yuan in pre-sales, surpassing its predecessor's record! Huba and his monster team ignite Beijing; is a new king of film history about to be crowned?"

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In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, following the success of "Operation Red Sea," several other films scheduled for the Spring Festival season held grand premieres.

They went all out, with a deluge of promotional press releases on social media.

Building on the huge success of the first film, "Monster Hunt 2" had already surpassed 100 million yuan in pre-sales before Chinese New Year's Eve, showing great potential to dominate the Spring Festival film season.

However, at the same time, several pieces of news from abroad caused a huge shock in the domestic film and television industry.
"The Nun, a spin-off film from The Conjuring Universe co-produced by Jiangdong International Pictures, New Line Cinema, and Atomic Monster Pictures, has grossed $1.73 million in North America and $4.46 million worldwide, and continues to grow steadily!"

"Fifty Shades Freed, part of the Fifty Shades series, was a huge hit in North America on Valentine's Day, grossing $1830 million on Sunday!"

Having grown accustomed to domestic year-end reviews, Hollywood's review was quite a novelty. Seeing Jiangdong International Film Industry's title prominently displayed there filled me with envy; I was practically grinding my teeth in envy.

Grand Commander, you deserve to die!

They dominate the domestic entertainment market and even have a commanding presence in Hollywood.

Although Fifty Shades Freed had the lowest opening weekend box office of the trilogy, it also received low ratings from international audiences.

However, based on the popularity accumulated from the first two films in the series, overseas audiences watched it while criticizing it, and it is still one of the highest-grossing commercial films.

Especially relying on the buzz generated to ignite overseas markets, the total box office of the entire trilogy steadily exceeded 10 billion US dollars.

The cost of "Fifty Shades Freed" was just over fifty million US dollars, and the total cost of the entire film series was just over one hundred million US dollars.

What more bike do you want?

I really can't imagine how lucrative the US dollars Zhou Dudu earned were!
Companies in the film and television industry are all so envious they're numb.

Hollywood media outlets, through various data analyses, solemnly referred to Zhou Yutang as a world media mogul.

Everyone then realized that Jiangdong International Film Industry had evolved into a monster capable of competing with the six giants.

Zhou Yutang's Jiangdong Entertainment has become a super media group that dominates Asia and looks down on the world!
"Happy New Year, boss."

During the routine work report, Zou Zhongyan looked slightly haggard in the video. Zhou Yutang said, "Sister Zou, Happy New Year. You've worked hard these past few days."

I visited Mr. Tian a few days before the Lunar New Year in Shanghai. He was in much worse condition than in previous years, as was Zou Wenhuai, who is the same age as Mr. Tian.

The day before yesterday, Hong Kong media reported that this elderly man, who witnessed the golden age of Hong Kong's entertainment industry, was rushed to Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital at night.

Upon receiving the news, Zou Zhongyan flew directly from Hollywood to Hong Kong overnight.

Once her father's condition stabilized somewhat, she flew back to North America to take charge of the work.

Zhou Yutang immediately called Zou Wenhuai's butler and added a few words of concern: "Sister Zou, put the matter of 'The Boys' on hold for now and let Bob handle it."

"Thank you for your concern, boss. I can manage."

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After exchanging a few words and hanging up the phone, Zhou Yutang couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Time will treat everyone equally.

Even if you were once a stunning beauty, even if you were once a hero of your time.

In the end, the one who listened to the story became the one who told it.

And the storyteller becomes a character in the story.

[P.S.: I got warned, guys, and I'm behaving myself now. Some of the earlier content had missing sentences, which means it was edited out.]

(End of this chapter)