This top guy is crazy!

On March 17, Resident Evil 3 marked 40 days since its release, and its box office finally surpassed 25 billion, officially becoming the highest-grossing film in global film history.

On this day, the whole of China celebrated, and the country was in a frenzy!
Numerous media outlets published articles documenting this historic moment.

Before this, no one could have imagined that this day would come!
Yeah, who would have thought?

Who would have thought that the people of China would one day stand at the top of the global film box office?

Even the most daring and daydreaming person wouldn't dare to have such a wild idea.

In the words of netizens:

"If someone had told me seven years ago that Tianxia Films could top the global box office, I would have paid for their taxi fare to send them to a mental hospital."

Now, the facts are right here, laid out before everyone.

In an instant, Cheng Cheng's name became a symbol of the new era, and praise from home and abroad poured in!
As the lead actress in the Resident Evil series, Kang Nam has become one of the world's most commercially successful actresses, unmatched by anyone else.

The resulting chain reaction is endless.

Hollywood casting directors began actively seeking out “Kang Nan-style” Asian faces, and Asian actresses who had previously only played supporting roles in foreign films suddenly received a large number of audition offers for leading roles.

The global film market has seen a surge in interest in female action stars. Female action films that were previously shelved in script libraries have suddenly become highly sought after, with everyone hoping to replicate the "Jiang Nan myth".

This indirectly paved a broad road for domestic female stars to enter the international film market.

Against this backdrop, the 3th Tianxia Film and Television Industry Symposium was also held on March 20th.

On September 3, the sky was clear and the weather was nice.

Security was noticeably heightened outside the conference hall of the Imperial Palace Zijin Hotel, with staff in dark suits quietly guiding the arriving attendees.

Among them are cinema giants, capital tycoons, academic titans…

Each and every one of them is a figure whose every move shakes the entire film and television industry!

There are about ten minutes left before the meeting officially begins.

The first attendees to arrive were chatting with each other.

They talked about the Spring Festival film season, female celebrities, new industry regulations, and market changes.

Of course, the chat would inevitably include Cheng Cheng, Jiang Nan, and Resident Evil.

But suddenly!
The scene quieted down, and all the sounds subsided.

Cheng Cheng has arrived.

He was wearing a slightly formal black suit, and he was handsome and dignified.

Standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, he stood out from the crowd, creating a striking contrast with those around him. The moment he appeared, he became the center of attention.

"Hiss...Director Cheng!"

"Cheng Cheng is here!"

"His presence is so powerful!"

"It's even more stunning than watching it on screen."

Without any entourage, Cheng Cheng was only followed by Li Zhuo.

Looking at the suddenly silent meeting room, Lü Zhuofeng smiled wryly:
"He is truly a different person now."

"It's just a moment of triumph," Zhao Wenliang said, somewhat indignant, but he had to admit that Cheng Cheng was really lucky; whatever he filmed made money, and whoever he promoted became famous.

This is absolutely unreasonable!

Even top international directors make mistakes, but Cheng Cheng has never made a mistake since he transitioned to directing.

Zhao Wenliang turned his head away, afraid that if he looked too much, he would be too angry to sleep at night.

Cheng Cheng nodded slightly, greeted a few people he knew, and walked straight to the front row of core seats.

Some of the younger attendees couldn't help but look at Cheng Cheng with awe: That's Cheng Cheng! We've finally met him!
In the past, this sense of awe might have been less pronounced, but now it's different.

Now, Cheng Cheng is "the person who carried Tianxia Films into the world's top tier."

Moreover, there are reports that the Oscar committee is preparing to invite Cheng Cheng to serve as a member of the jury for the next Oscars—this would be the first time director Tian Xia has received this honor.

Now, Cheng Cheng is a beacon in the hearts of the younger generation in Tianxia's entertainment industry.

The vice president of Ruixiang Film and Television asked, "President Wang, should we go over and say hello to Director Cheng?"

Wang Kainian glanced at his watch and said:
"The meeting is about to start, let's forget about it, we'll go say hello as soon as it's over."

Cheng Cheng and Li Zhuo walked to the seats marked with their names and sat down.

Then, a staff member handed over a thick stack of meeting materials.

Cheng Cheng rarely attends industry conferences, but this one was of a high standard, organized by the Ministry of Radio and Television and the Ministry of Culture, and may determine the future direction of the industry.

Cheng Cheng looked down and flipped through the meeting materials.

Several people nearby who wanted to strike up a conversation didn't dare to step forward and disturb them.

The meeting began shortly afterward.

Opening remarks and expert speeches revolved around Tianxia Film's blueprint for high-quality development, covering topics such as technological innovation, market regulation, international communication, and talent cultivation.

The topic is very broad.

Cheng Cheng sat upright with a solemn expression, as if listening to the truth of the universe, and was writing something seriously in his notebook.

After a while, he pushed the notebook toward Li Zhuo, who glanced at it and almost burst out laughing.

She suppressed a laugh and pinched Cheng Cheng hard.

She originally thought Cheng Cheng was taking notes on the meeting's speeches, but she didn't expect Cheng Cheng to be drawing simple sketches.

The drawing depicts a sleazy child with a head that looks like a butt, swinging his ridiculously large "elephant".

Li Zhuo wrote in his notebook:
"Listen carefully, it'll be your turn to speak soon!!! (╬◣д◢)."

Cheng Cheng not only didn't restrain himself, but also wrote a song:

"Elephant~ Elephant~ Why is your trunk so long~ Elephant~ Elephant~"

A black line appeared above Li Zhuo's head:

That's enough! (||_)

Cheng Cheng: "I'll dance for you tonight~"

Li Zhuo: "...It's not impossible~"

Cheng Cheng: "Women, you change your tune so quickly."

The two were passing notes when suddenly it was Cheng Cheng's turn to speak.

Li Zhuo was a little nervous, but Cheng Cheng remained very calm.

He cleared his throat, instantly getting into character, and said:
"The leaders and experts just spoke very well, with insightful and comprehensive perspectives."

“However,” Cheng Cheng looked around, “I think the focus has been off.

The entire audience was taken aback!
Holy crap, it's Cheng Cheng who dares to say that the leaders and experts have gone astray!
The leaders and experts looked somewhat displeased, but Cheng Cheng, undeterred, continued:

"Making movies is like planting trees, not picking flowers. You can't just think about quick success and blockbusters; you have to have a sincere heart and put your roots deep."

"The most important thing in making movies is not to be true to yourself or the investors, but to be true to the audience."

“I’ve seen a lot of movies on the market recently that talk about cyberbullying and this ideology or that ideology. They’re all just a bunch of nonsense, constantly trying to educate the audience. Is there any point in having such movies?”

"I don't think so." (End of Chapter)