Actor: Thank you.

Getting film and television works approved is a technical skill.

It's all about timing, luck, and fate; we still have to keep up with the times.

In Zhang Yuan's era, the two most easily approved themes were those with strong themes.

Braided dramas and anti-Japanese war dramas.

But 10 years later, these two types of works have become the most difficult to pass censorship.

Because it was popular back then, many people made films and produced many works, but the quality varied greatly, resulting in a bunch of terrible works with problematic values ​​and questionable historical perspectives.

Ten years from now, it's actually the adaptations of comics, games, and online novels into fantasy dramas that are currently subject to stricter regulations that are most likely to pass censorship.

Because all these themes are fictional backgrounds such as Earth, Kyushu, the Great Wilderness, and Liang Kingdom.

As long as the content isn't too outrageous or deliberately alludes to modern society, most people will just ignore it.

Several dramas that were originally set in the Qing Dynasty were remade and changed to fictional settings after the document restricting Qing Dynasty dramas was issued, and they were immediately approved.

This is what they call "times change".

Rules are not static; they are constantly changing.

But there are two types of themes that are always better or worse.

The easier ones are those with themes like "Zhou Chu Eliminates the Three Evils".

Logically speaking, this film, cloaked in violence and vendettas, should be a difficult subject to censorship and a target of special scrutiny.

But he not only passed the censorship very easily, but also received the green light all the way before the release, which made him extremely happy.

The reason it flows so smoothly is because of its content.

Cults, gangs, violent crime.

But all of this happened on the other side of the sea!

I want to eat ice cream when it hailed!

This will give mainland audiences a glimpse into what society is like on the other side.

I didn't know anything about the dark side of Taiwan before, but I do after watching this film.

It has promotional value and educational significance.

Moreover, it was all orchestrated by you Taiwanese people; it's not that we're slandering you.

Similarly, the Taiwanese production "The Blood of Guanyin," which was self-directed and starred in, is of higher quality, has deeper meaning, and features more talented actors, yet it couldn't even be broadcast.

Although the story in this drama takes place on the other side of the strait, it involves collusion between officials and businessmen to speculate on and resell land.

Your content is a bit too harsh.

The most ironic thing is that the film was released in 17, and in 18, mainland China experienced its last wave of soaring housing prices...

This is the exact opposite of "Zhou Chu Eliminates the Three Evils," a typical example of something that is difficult to pass censorship.

Now, Ning Hao is chatting away with him, constantly recounting his experiences and customs in the Western Regions.

The conversation then shifted to his recent situation.

"I love that place so much, it has such a wonderful feel to it."

"I just finished filming two similar dramas in a row, and I'm getting a little tired of it."

He was referring to "Crazy Stone" and "Crazy Racer".

That's what it's called.

But everyone goes through this phase; it's unavoidable.

Just like puberty.

Jiang Yilang's smoking, drinking, and perming of his hair are a form of rebellion.

Zhang Yuan could understand; after all, it was normal for a child to feel angry and conflicted because their parents were divorced.

Ning Hao's situation falls into the category of a rebellious phase in his career.

Just like Sandra Ng was Hong Kong's top comedic actress back then, with countless film offers.

Suddenly one day, she turned down all comedy roles and stopped performing.

Start losing weight, getting beauty treatments, and dressing up.

She wants to change her career path.

Although she achieved self-satisfaction, the result was that almost no one asked her to act.

An actor who can stick to their profession for a lifetime and do it very well is usually someone who has endured great hardship and knows how to cherish it.

For example, Zhao Benshan and Chen Long.

Sometimes, when success comes too easily and career goes too smoothly, it can make people feel a bit dizzy and unsettled.

Big heads indicate intelligence, but they are not immune to common flaws.

"I know, I understand what you mean."

"You want to make a movie that reflects the local customs and culture, kind of like an American off-road movie, right?"

"Yes, yes, you think exactly the same thing as me." Ning Hao happily grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously.

"You just said that the content is related to poaching, and the villain is the local poaching gang leader."

"Yes, I interrupted the creation of a cold-blooded, ruthless, lone-eagle-like villain."

“I’ve already spoken with Xiao Bo and Shan Zheng, and they’re interested too.”

“I plan to invite Wang Shuangbao and Bado from ‘Crazy Racer’ as well.”

These two are the postgraduate entrance exam duo.

"If we add you, our old team will be complete!"

"How beautiful!"

If Zhang Yuan didn't know the truth, he would have been infected by his passion.

However, the film "No Man's Land," just like "The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful," happens to be the type of film with "all villains" that is the most difficult to pass censorship, and it is a realistic subject matter.

After Ning Hao finished filming, the film was submitted for review seven or eight times, and it took three years to revise. Several tens of minutes of content were deleted and a lot of reshoots were done before it finally passed the review.

The reason is the wrong place, the wrong people, and the wrong things.

Simply put, it's disharmony.

Ironically, it was never approved because of consideration for the feelings of people from regions where extra points could be awarded in the college entrance examination.

However, the year after the film passed censorship, Yunnan and Guangdong provinces released "New Three Kingdoms Warriors".

Similar to "The Blood of Guanyin".

“I think road movies are okay to make, but you shouldn’t go for serious subjects.”

"Right now, comedies are still more popular at the box office."

"The movies I recently watched, 'A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella' and 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' are very simple comedies, and I think these kinds of movies can make money."

“But everyone needs to have some aspirations, right?” Ning Hao was stunned for several seconds before speaking.

He never expected that Zhang Yuan, who had always supported him, would now voice his opposition.

"It's good to have aspirations, but your job is risky."

“Especially when it comes to subject matter involving ethnic minorities, we must be extra cautious.”

“In your play, ethnic minorities are all villains. In my eyes, that’s a big risk.”

"No way, I've already talked to President Han, and he said go ahead and film it." Ning Hao even specifically sought President Han's opinion.

Having seen the previous two installments of the Crazy series, Lao Han now completely agrees with Ning Hao and would listen to anything he says.

"This is just my opinion; at least for me, the risk is very high."

"So... are you still going to invest?"

"I think I probably won't invest in this project."

"If you go back to your old profession and make comedies again, I would be very interested."

Ning Hao was stunned by this sudden rejection.

He never expected Zhang Yuan to refuse.

"Here……"

Following his usual way of thinking, just like the previous two films, Zhang Yuan would provide the money, manpower, and effort, and would also help with promotion.

He only needed to worry about filming, handling all the arrangements.

He thought this rhythm would continue.

So now, faced with Zhang Yuan's rejection, he was completely lost.

This means that he now has to do everything himself that the other party would have helped him with.

We need to find investors again.

"You really won't vote?"

"Really, I'm already short on funds lately, so I definitely need to invest in more stable projects."

Zhang Yuan pointed to the dining room: "After all, so many people are going to eat with me, I can't take the risk."

Ning Hao suddenly felt a little dizzy, unsure whether it was from the alcohol or some kind of stimulation.

Without saying a word, he got up and returned to his desk.

Why are you like this?

As soon as he left, Cheng Hao frowned and scolded him.

"The cooperation was so good before, and it made so much money for the company."

“You’re generous, he’s talented, and you have a good relationship.”

"Why did you suddenly reject him? Are we really that short of money?"

"It's not like handing over talent to the market for anyone to choose from!"

Zhang Yuan waved his hand.

“I have my own ideas, it’s not just about money.”

"I'm telling the truth, the subject matter is not good."

"Even if we can film it well, the risks are high."

He turned his head and looked gently at his good sister: "Also, it wouldn't hurt to let him go out for a walk."

"It's like a house cat that always wants to go outside." "You have to actually let him go out once, and let him shiver in the wind and rain."

"If you come back, you'll never leave again."

Zhang Yuan was confident that other investors would definitely cause a lot of trouble, and they wouldn't be as straightforward as him in giving money.

Without comparison, there is no harm. Let Ning Hao go to find investment himself and look back on his early experiences. It may not be a bad thing.

"What if they go out for a walk and find that it's not raining at all?" Cheng Hao was afraid that missing out once would mean missing out for a lifetime.

Zhang Yuan: …

"Life is a series of partings and reunions; all good things must come to an end."

"Let's arrange to have a feast together next time."

"What if the next banquet is for a funeral?" Cheng Hao asked again.

Zhang Yuan: …

"You should watch less of Brother Qian's crosstalk."

Before long, Ning Hao, who was a little unsteady, was helped back to his side by his wife Xing Aina.

Huang Bo and Xu Zheng followed behind.

"Yuan, what you just said... hiccup, was it all true?"

"real."

Zhang Yuan helped him sit down.

"It just so happens that the contract we signed was for two films, which you have already completed."

"And it was done very well."

"We'll meet again someday."

"Are you really not going to participate this time?" Huang Bo asked, licking his teeth.

"Indeed, I'm not particularly interested in this topic, and it goes against my recent plans."

"Oh dear, this is troublesome." Xu Zheng scratched his bald head.

They hadn't felt it before, but now that Zhang Yuan suddenly said he wouldn't participate, they suddenly felt lost and adrift, as if they had lost their pillar of support.

"Are you having financial difficulties lately?" Brother Bo asked, glancing at Liu Tao, who was chatting with Song Dandan not far away.

They just discussed it and wondered if they'd been drained dry by women.

"Don't overthink it. My funds aren't abundant, but I'm not short of money."

"A gentleman seeks harmony without uniformity; this is simply a conflict of ideas."

"Don't worry, we have no conflict."

"Come to my house often for drinks and fun in the future."

"If you need anything, just come to me. If you need help, even with this movie that I don't plan to invest in, you can come to me."

"It's exactly the same as before!"

Ning Hao sniffed, and hearing what he said, he was quite moved, fueled by the alcohol.

"If needed, I can recommend investors to you."

"I can offer you some advice or act as a go-between, no problem."

Waaaaah... Big Head suddenly started crying and hugged him tightly.

"It's not that serious. It's not like we're going to be separated by life and death or part ways."

"It's just a temporary separation for development."

Zhang Yuan patted Ning Hao on the back.

But in my heart, I was thinking, who should I recommend the movie "No Man's Land" to?

I'm so kind; good things should be shared.

No rush, let's see who comes to my gun!

I chatted with some old friends for a long time and drank quite a lot.

Ning Hao was quite drunk, so they had to put two chairs together so he could lie down for a while.

Zhang Yuan reiterated to his wife his approach of focusing on the issue, not the person.

He specifically emphasized that if they encounter any difficulties, they can come to him for help.

Xing Aina didn't quite understand what the so-called difficulties were.

She and her husband will understand in the future.

Eating and drinking quite late is manageable for adults, but not for children.

So the parents and their children got up one after another to say goodbye.

Yang Zhigang came over with his son in his arms to greet him.

Zhang Yuan then pulled him and his brother to sit down and asked about their recent situation.

The production team of "Secret Blueprint" had to do reshoots, which significantly increased the cost.

Director Guo has spent a lot of his own money and hasn't been very well-off lately.

Zhang Yuan then took the initiative to propose some collaborations with him on television dramas, since his company had the necessary licenses.

Director Guo Jing is not only a writer and director, but also quite prolific, with two scripts still in development that haven't been filmed yet.

One is called "Iron Pear Blossom", and the other is called "My Natasha".

Moreover, Guo Jingyu and Wong Jing are somewhat similar in that his films almost never lose money.

They're all guaranteed to make a profit.

However, his dramas are mainly aimed at people aged 35 to 45, and young people don't care about them.

For middle-aged viewers, Guo Jing is basically a god-like figure.

Actually, it's very easy for him to find investment; there are plenty of people willing to give him money to make movies.

The only problem now is that he wants to promote the seriously injured Yang Zhigang, which will cause some investors to have objections.

But his older brother was stubborn; if you don't vote for me, I don't want it either!

Even with that kind of temper, he can still make money.

"Great! It would be wonderful for us to work together." Director Guo was naturally pleased to hear him say that.

If it weren't for Yang Zhigang's connection, even if Zhang Yuan were to be so eager, the other party might not have wanted his money.

"Yes, just for my godson, I have to support Director Guo's work."

"Right?" Zhang Yuan said, stroking the child's head.

The whole family agreed with smiles.

Many families came tonight, but the Guo and Yang families had the most ordinary family atmosphere.

The moment they sat there, they exuded a sense of warmth.

This joyful and harmonious feeling deeply touched him as well.

"I'll discuss the details with you later."

"I won't give it away."

Tell the assistant and bodyguards to leave.

The best thing about this house is that it has an underground garage inside the old alleyway residence.

It's safe and secure; you don't have to worry about being secretly photographed.

But there weren't too many people today; the 20 or so parking spaces were almost full.

Don't be fooled by the fact that I did some accounting with Changchang a few days ago; he's made quite a bit of money this year.

But tonight alone, all the money he just received, which he hadn't even had a chance to warm up, will have to be sent out one after another.

He became a bachelor, and was not far from being penniless.

They were just waiting for Pang Hong to give them a big hand in their emergency.

"Cash flow is a problem."

As Zhang Yuan was thinking, his assistant brought over a DV camera as soon as he sat down.

"Brother Zhang Yuan, it's all been recorded."

“Very good.” He took the DV and pressed play.

Zhang Yuan had his assistant film a detailed video of Yu Siyang kissing each of the older girls in turn, and getting angry when they weren't allowed to.

Zhang Tianai, Zhao Liying, and others were all present.

He hesitated slightly when he kissed Yang Zi.

It's understandable that Yang Zi isn't known for her looks.

Children's eyes are the truest; they don't lie.

When Aunt Qian took him away, Guo Xiaobao became unhappy again.

Especially when he was lying on Liu Tao.

Because once the child sat on Tao Jie's lap, he not only kissed her, but also pulled at Tao Jie's collar.

It smells like milk.

Liu Tao laughed so hard he almost fell over, clapping his hands repeatedly.

Zhang Yuan closed the DV camera and nodded in satisfaction.

My disciple, you didn't give your master any face just now.

I offered to trade myself for your older sister, but you wouldn't budge.

Fortunately, I am a kind person and have a reputation for not holding grudges.

What bad intentions could I possibly have?

I just plan to save this video for when you turn 18 and play it in public sometime in the future.

Sigh, I'm already starting to prepare this "gift" for more than ten years from now.

With me as your master, you can be as happy as you think! (End of Chapter)