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Chapter 977 Heroes Emerge from Our Generation, The Man Behind the Goddess

"No rush, let's ask about it later."

Zhou Yutang didn't make a decision for them either, and spoke rather conservatively.

However, given Lu Yang and Mosquito's personalities, they would never refuse if he asked.

According to Director Tong, this should be the most influential tribute film in recent years.

Why do actors refuse pay and go to great lengths to get into these kinds of projects?

Being able to participate in such a project inherently signifies official endorsement and brings many hidden benefits.

Given Zhou Yutang's current achievements, he doesn't need to prove himself through projects of this caliber.

But for Lu Yang and Wen Muye, it was a kind of experience and accumulation.

This also represents the higher-ups' recognition and affirmation of his status in the director circle.

How is Zhang Yimou doing?

"That definitely won't work. Zhang Yimou is preparing for a new project, and Professor Xue isn't sure either."

"And then there's Ning Hao. Let's count Ning Hao too."

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In Director Tong's office, the first draft of the 70th anniversary celebration film was spread out on the large desk.

Several key details have just been circled in red.

The names listed above are none other than the core members of the Jiangdong faction.

"Presenting our country's rise from the perspective of ordinary people is a great idea!"

Director Tong breathed a sigh of relief, becoming more and more satisfied with what he saw.

He had been dealing with Zhou Yutang for a long time and had great faith in his abilities; Zhou Yutang had never let him down.

It was completed in ten minutes with remarkable skill and artistry.

Just as he was reviewing the first draft of his proposal, his secretary, who was taking notes, glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and couldn't help but wipe the sweat from her forehead.

Let’s get down to business.

Zhou Yutang casually started fiddling with the tea that Tong Ju had treasured.

The secretary recognized the top-grade pre-Qingming Longjing tea, which even Director Tong himself was reluctant to drink.

The Grand Commander grabbed a handful, then, carrying his prized purple clay teapot, began brewing and pouring tea with practiced ease. After a sip, he nodded slightly and commented:
"good."

"good?!"

Director Tong didn't even bother to look at the planning proposal; his eyes twitched with heartache, and he really wished he could snatch the teapot back.

"I'll have someone send you some Wuyi Dahongpao tea another day."

"No thanks. Do you want me to ruin my reputation in my later years?"

Director Tong felt his heart was bleeding and said irritably.

"Child Bureau Chief".

Zhou Yutang clicked his tongue, casually put down the teapot, but then remembered something, "The date has been set?"

"It's going through the process, by the end of next month."

Director Tong glared at him, moved the teapot closer to himself to protect it, and softened his tone, carrying a hint of barely perceptible emotion.

"I've handed over most of my work to Hongsen, and he'll be in charge of the follow-up to this film."

In the system, everyone has their own designated position.

Generally, it's decided in advance.

The official announcement will be made after the internal procedures are completed.

Zhou Yutang also felt a pang of regret.

He spent just as much time dealing with Tong Gang as he did with Master Han.

Many projects were approved and given the green light by Director Tong.

"What about a retirement banquet? It should be a lively affair, shouldn't it?"

"Don't make a fuss. It's just a few old guys. They can have a simple meal in private. It's fine as long as it's quiet."

Director Tong waved his hand. Ever since he took this crucial position, he had been walking on thin ice, but now he had landed safely.

During his tenure, he established a special fund for film production to subsidize film production and cinema construction, and formulated many key policies such as the Domestic Film Protection Month and release schedules.

He was one of the behind-the-scenes forces, including supporting Zhou Yutang.

To some extent, Tong Gang spearheaded the rapid development of the entire Chinese film industry.

In 2003, there were fewer than 2000 movie screens.

And now, it has exceeded 4 yuan!

Last year, the single-market box office of the movie "Wolf Warrior 2" broke through the world's single-market box office chart and shocked the entire Hollywood!

While talking to Zhou Yutang, Director Tong's gaze swept over the piles of documents and trophies in the office.

Looking back.

It's as if I can see the past ten years or so.

He poured his heart and soul into the entire Chinese film industry.

Having shed the heavy burden of China Film Group, retired old man Han Sanping is living a particularly comfortable life.

But after spending most of his life in the film and television industry, he still can't leave it.

Although Lao Han said he would let Han Jianu have free rein, he actually participated in the entire process of writing "Dying to Survive" for Xiao Mian'ao.

They were incredibly proactive throughout the entire post-production process.

We have now received news of a major film commemorating the 70th anniversary of the "Leading the Army" campaign.

Han Sanping was a little confused.

You want me, a retired old man, to manage such a big project?

Will this work?

However, after a brief moment of confusion, I was immediately smitten.

As the poem by Prime Minister Cao says, "An old steed in its stall may still aspire to gallop a thousand miles."

The fact that Lao Han has stepped down from his position does not mean that his ambitions have been extinguished.

Now that such a huge pie is right in front of him, it would be a lie to say that Zuo Shandiao (a famous bandit leader) isn't itching to grab it.

He went to the Jiangdong Building every day, and this time he went straight to Zhou Yutang's office and asked about the matter in detail.

Having dealt with Master Han for over a decade, I've noticed that he'll lift his teacup, take a sip, put it down, then lift it again and put it down again, and so on.

Zhou Yutang already knew what was going on, and said with a half-smile, "President Han, we really can't do without you this time. The tentative plan is to make it a compilation film and give Sister Jia a spot?"

Before he could finish speaking, Han Sanping immediately shook his head and firmly refused, "Playing the piano haphazardly, is that appropriate?"

What are her qualifications?

When the conversation turned to serious matters, the usually kind and amiable old man immediately switched to a serious and earnest demeanor.

The once arrogant and domineering Zuo Shandiao is back!

Zhou Yutang smiled and said, "President Han is very experienced. Just arrange it however you need to."

"Let's have a meeting tonight and discuss this further."

"Not tonight, I have plans."

Zhou Yutang refused without hesitation, as he had agreed to spend the night with Da Meiyuan.

"you"

Han Sanping pointed with his finger, but ultimately said nothing.

The veteran comrade was experienced and knew that Zhou Yutang's love life was excessively exciting.

I wonder which woman he's meeting with this time. He has no time to talk serious business with this old man.

Watching Zhou Yutang get up and walk out with a flourish, waving goodbye behind his back, Han Sanping muttered to himself:

"It's fine if they don't come. Let's call Lao Huang to come along, and tomorrow morning we'll invite Lu Yang, Wen Muyue, and Ning Hao too." We ate dumplings at home on New Year's Eve.

Lu Yang then hurriedly embarked on his journey.

They were even out doing promotional tours on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

The daily box office figures for "Operation Red Sea" have unleashed an unimaginable fighting spirit and drive in Lu Yang, who is known for being lazy.

He wants to improve so much.

After working at high intensity for more than ten consecutive days, Lu Yang was almost completely exhausted.

After returning to the capital, it was as if a wicked witch had cast a sleeping spell on him, and he slept for two days before recovering.

Good morning, Director Lu.

"Congratulations, Director Lu."

"Morning."

He had just arrived at the company that morning and hadn't even had a chance to chat with the receptionist before being dragged away by Master Han to a meeting.

"Mosquito, Director Ning, what's going on?"

Looking at the familiar faces in the conference room, Lu Yang, the newly minted young director with 40 billion yuan in box office revenue, was slightly taken aback before joining the discussion.

"There's a project commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which uses seven historical moments to reflect the 7-year development process of the People's Republic of China and to showcase the close connection between ordinary people and the nation, demonstrating their shared destiny and concerted efforts."

Han Sanping gave a brief introduction.

"The boss means that we each take on one unit."

Wen Muyue continued to explain, and Lu Yang's eyes lit up.

"That's acceptable."

Ning Hao grinned, clearly very interested.

Heroes of the world emerge from our generation.

How many times in a lifetime can one have the opportunity to leave their mark in the history books of Chinese cinema?
And who could resist such a temptation?

The news of the 70th anniversary tribute film spread in a small circle of people, and immediately caused a great uproar.

Zhou Yutang's lack of interest does not mean that other directors are not interested.

At this time, "Operation Red Sea" was still making waves in the film market, while a Sino-US co-production action-adventure blockbuster, "The Nest," held a high-profile premiere in Beijing after the New Year.

While filming in Australia, Sister Lotus had a high fever that wouldn't subside for half a month. She almost lost her life while seeking medical treatment there and had to charter a plane to return to China for medical care.
This time, it was still La Peikang who led the investment, and China Film Group handled the distribution.

The original plan was to snag some bargains during the latter half of the Spring Festival film season, but the attempt backfired.

In China, the box office only reached 2113 million yuan on its opening day. Its North American opening weekend gross of $78 was far from respectable; even the author of the article, Sister Lian, was too embarrassed to release it.
In the entertainment industry, it's common for people to elevate the powerful and belittle the weak.

Many netizens made sarcastic remarks, saying that although Lotus Sister is hailed as a top star in the entertainment industry, in Hollywood, only Ada Wong is worthy of mention.

Her status has been overshadowed by younger generations.

Whether it's Liu Tianxian or Liu Shishi from the "85 Flowers" (a term referring to actresses born in 1985), their achievements are outstanding.

Even Gulnazar, who has recently been making waves in Hollywood with her beauty, has resources that are nowhere near the same level as those of Sister Lotus.

It's not that Sister Lotus lacks connections; it's just that the men behind many goddesses in the entertainment industry, such as Liu Yifei, Liu Yifei, and Gulnazar, are all supermodels.

No one helped her achieve her ambitions; the Grand Commander personally led her to the Southern Heavenly Gate!

Soon after, Soochow Pictures' official website also announced information about several film projects.

"The second installment in the Detective Chinatown universe, 'Detective Chinatown 2,' has been officially launched, with Guo Fan taking over as director, and the golden Detective Chinatown duo of Lu Han and Wang Baoqiang returning!"

"How Long Will I Love U" is set to premiere on March 2nd. Who is the new director Su Lun? The sweet princess's beauty is breaking out, and her new film leads a super-luxurious cast!

"Dying to Survive will be released on July 1st. The first trailer for the new film by The Grand Commander has been released, announcing the summer blockbuster season ahead of schedule!"

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Now, Zhou Yutang no longer needs to personally decide on the release dates for Jiang Dong's movies.

Chen Xi went to China Film Group after the New Year and finalized the deal himself.

The most anticipated film is undoubtedly "Dying to Survive," which garnered immense attention and trended on numerous social media platforms during its filming last year.

The ongoing publicity campaign has only added fuel to the fire, and they've also secured a spot at this year's Shanghai Film Festival.

This was something Zhou Yutang had promised Ren Zhonglun long ago, so naturally he wouldn't go back on his word.

However, in terms of publicity resources, most of them were piled up on Soochow Pictures' "How Long Will I Love U".

Su Lun may not be a famous director, but with A-list actress Sweet Princess and A-list actor Zhang Ruojun in charge, the lineup can be described as luxurious.

In contrast, the films "Wrath of Silence," which won many awards last year, are scheduled for release in April, and "The Unknown" is slated for the May Day holiday, but have received far less attention.

It pales in comparison to Jiang Dong's trump card – the Detective Chinatown universe series.

The first film grossed a total of 31.25 billion yuan, topping the 2016 Lunar New Year box office.

Two years later, the sequel is back, once again captivating countless hearts.

"Boss, a lot of Lu Han's fans are leaving comments under your Weibo post."

"Ok?"

Zhou Yutang tilted her head in confusion, opened Weibo, and choked up.

Lu Han is a sentimental person. Perhaps due to the pressure he's been under lately, and having had a few drinks that evening, he personally posted a short essay on Weibo:
"I had a couple of drinks with Brother Chao tonight, and I felt a little tipsy, but I couldn't hold back what I wanted to say."

I just want to say thank you so much to all my fans for your continued support.

I am also very grateful to my boss, who gave me a completely new understanding of acting and opened the door to a new world for me.

I am still me, still the same Lu Han.

Now I really want to immerse myself in it, hone my skills, and strive to become a true actor!
Once you've chosen this path, keep striving for progress, and deliver on your promises!

"Go for it!" — Deng Chao

"Go, go!" — Dilraba

"Keep it up, brother!" — Chen Chichi
The Running Man cast then formed a supportive formation.

No, why are you so eager to improve?
Zhou Yutang couldn't hold back any longer and switched to her main account to give him a like.

For the period following the Spring Festival, rumors about Lu Han and Guan Yu have been constantly trending on social media.

Life was anything but easy.

During this period, Lu Han's fan sites were shut down, merchandise was burned, and photoshopped funeral portraits were frequently seen.

There were even outrageous rumors circulating about his sexual orientation and that he was being kept by the Grand Commander.
Jiangdong's public relations department maintained a ruthless crackdown, barely managing to control public opinion.

After holding back for so many days, a company has now stepped forward to support them.

Lu Han's true feelings were revealed; his gratitude towards Zhou Yutang was heartfelt.

After the purification process, Lu Han's fans instantly stood tall and proud.

In the entertainment industry, ultimately, it's all about results.

The Chinatown series of projects alone are enough to secure Lu Han's position as the top of the four kings of the entertainment industry, a golden rice bowl for life.

Around the same time, filming for Jackie Chan's movie "The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang" wrapped up, and a wrap party was held.

In addition to its huge success with variety shows, the production company, Kiwi Fruit, has ambitiously ventured into the film and television industry, teaming up with Jackie Chan and officially announcing its early release during next year's Spring Festival.

The beginning of each year is the most active time for film and television companies.

Huayi Brothers, a leading company in the Chinese entertainment industry, is not to be outdone. They've brought on the brilliant director Xu Ke, preparing for a showdown with the "Grand Commander of Jiangdong" at the Forbidden City this summer.

Hype is Huayi's forte, and Zhou Yutang doesn't care much about it.

After all, there are plenty of people who want to take advantage of him, and Xu Ke has a good relationship with him. He made a special call to explain that it was not his intention, "President Zhou, this is the last film contract I signed with Huayi Brothers. There probably won't be any more opportunities to work together in the future."

Actually, the fact that "Dying to Survive" was scheduled for release at the beginning of the month while "Detective Dee" was scheduled for release at the end of the month, forcibly linking them together, was also for the sake of traffic.

"Oh, Director Xu, what are your plans for the future?"

"Take a break for a while. I'm a bit tired lately, and my body can't take it."

His voice sounded weak, as if it had been hollowed out, and a faint smile appeared on Zhou Yutang's lips.

How can you not be tired?
Xu Ke is 68 years old this year, while his female assistant, who successfully rose to the position, is in her thirties or forties, a time of great potential.
After all, not everyone has the tenacity of Zhang Da Hu Zi.
(End of this chapter)