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Chapter 1027 The Butterfly Effect of "The True Repayment Story"
Many well-known film critics have analyzed the reasons behind the high box office of "The True Repayment Story" on platforms such as Douban, Zhihu, and Bilibili.

Veteran film critic Zhou Liming pointed out in an article published in the China Film News:
The success of "The True Story of Repayment" lies first and foremost in its narrative innovation: it breaks the traditional framework of documentaries, and director Dapeng adopts the expressive techniques of commercial films.

The film unfolds in a circular structure with a beginning and an end echoing each other. The opening scene is an empty shot of the protagonist after he has paid off his debts—that complex look in his eyes, filled with weariness, confusion, and relief, instantly grabs the audience's attention.

This also subtly aligns with the fast-paced lifestyle of today's masses, such as watching a movie in five minutes.
This dramatic opening is quite different from the straightforward narrative of traditional documentaries. It sets up a huge hook using the techniques of a suspense film: what exactly did this person go through?
Secondly, the use of episodic narrative is exquisite: 'Rise to Power and Subversion', 'Glory and Empire', 'Avalanche and Winter', 'Redemption and Live Broadcast', 'Final Chapter and the Other Shore'.

This classic episodic structure imbues the protagonist's life with an epic and destiny-like quality. Each chapter is a complete story arc, collectively piecing together a complex and multifaceted business figure.

Director Da Peng brought his restraint, honed in the film "Auspicious," to its fullest potential.

There is not a single didactic word in the entire film; the camera remains calm and acts as an 'observer' throughout.

Whether it was the glitz and glamour of LeEco's peak or the ruins after its collapse, the camera maintained an astonishing calmness.

This restraint, however, generates tremendous emotional tension, allowing the audience to judge and feel the ebb and flow of emotions for themselves, which is no easy feat.

A professor from the School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University commented: "The success of 'The True Story of Repayment' is essentially due to its precise capture of the collective sentiment of the times."

In an era where credit is scarce, Jia Yueting's "do-or-die" attitude in repaying his debts has transcended the individual and evolved into a symbol of business integrity.

This is not only his personal redemption, but also a spiritual comfort and affirmation of value for all those who are struggling in the business world.

The film's second half, showcasing the success of live-streaming e-commerce, perfectly replicates a real-world business miracle.

In the cinema, audiences witness firsthand how astronomical debts are gradually repaid, creating a powerful sense of participation and immersion that provides unparalleled emotional catharsis—something no fictional film can offer.

The film satisfies the general public's desire to peek into the world of top business by featuring cameos from well-known business figures such as Jia Yueting and Chen Mo.

At the same time, its profound reflections on business and explorations of human nature satisfy the intellectual needs of the elite class.

It successfully broke down the aesthetic barriers between different circles, attracting not only movie fans but also, through its real business background, accurately reaching a broad range of business groups such as entrepreneurs, investors, and white-collar workers, greatly expanding the documentary's audience.

In particular, Chen Mo's surprise appearance at the premiere, a bonus moment showcasing the spirit of "The True Story of Repayment," and the continued buzz on social media made the film a phenomenon and a hot topic of conversation after its release.
This is an extremely successful classic case study in social communication.

Tianchi, a professor in the Acting Department of the Central Academy of Drama, analyzed:
"What's most amazing about 'The True Story of Repayment' is that it breaks the limitations of performance by non-professional actors."

The acting tension displayed by Jia Yueting and Chen Mo in their three meetings is a textbook example of professional acting.

During their first meeting, Jia Yueting perfectly embodied the "inflated sense of entrepreneurship." The idealistic gleam in his eyes as he swung his arms wide contrasted sharply with Chen Mo's composed and scrutinizing gaze as he sat calmly on the sofa.

Chen Mo effortlessly shattered the other party's confidence with the casual remark, "What LeEco has, the other side also has." Every micro-expression revealed his composure in complete control.

During their second meeting, Jia Yueting's performance was noticeably more nuanced.

His clenched fists and forced calm voice concealed the final struggle before the building collapsed.

Chen Mo's seemingly casual remark, "Why don't you come and build a car with me?" actually contained a hidden meaning.

His slightly forward-leaning posture maintained the superiority of a leader while exuding a powerful sense of oppression; to paraphrase netizens, the BOSS was incredibly pretentious.

The most exciting part was their last meeting.

Jia Yueting's portrayal of the complex psychology of "turning adversity into opportunity" is deeply moving—from initial wariness to incredulous trembling, and finally the long sigh of relief when signing the agreement, he perfectly demonstrates the collapse and rebirth of an entrepreneur.

The exchange of glances when Chen Mo handed over the pen, without any dialogue, conveyed the profound meaning of "the vicissitudes of life are the true path of humanity."

Special praise goes to the look in Jia Yueting's eyes at the beginning and end of the film; only he could express that ineffable emotion so perfectly.

With the simplest performance, he completed the transformation from high spirits to a life stripped of all pretense.

The "instinctive performances" of Jia Yueting and Chen Mo, both non-professional actors, together elevate the artistic merit of this documentary. I can only conclude that life and experience are the best acting teachers!

The unanimous praise from film critics and the endorsement from business people on Weibo have had a tremendous effect, greatly shortening the time it takes for the film to break into the top ten of Chinese film history.

Chen Mo, who was so engrossed in his work at the other side of the automobile business that he couldn't help but scratch his head when he heard that "The True Story of Repayment" was going to be featured in a major program after the evening news.

He never expected that his casual attempt to recruit Lao Jia would be praised by his superiors.

"What a mess this is," he muttered to himself, his tone tinged with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

On second thought, it makes perfect sense.

The phenomenon of debtors running away is common nowadays, and the values ​​of "keeping promises and forging ahead" conveyed in "The True Story of Repayment" precisely hit the mark of the times and respond to society's deep call for "integrity".

During this time, Chen Mo had also been paying attention to the trends in film reviews—but he only read the negative reviews.

He had seen comments such as "The plot is light at the beginning and heavy at the end, and the process of Jia Yueting's rise to wealth is glossed over" and "What was the actual cash flow of LeEco at that time?", but he only made occasional comments and never commented on them.

The film does indeed downplay some of the key issues. Chen Mo learned about the specific details during an in-depth conversation with Jia Yueting.

But a gentleman judges by actions, not intentions.

With the support of this authoritative program, Lao Jia has now been officially recognized.

This is undoubtedly a major benefit for Beyond Auto's future brand image and market expansion.

On the very day that "The True Repayment Story" surpassed 23 billion yuan at the box office and became the gatekeeper of the Top 10, "Focus Interview" broadcast a special program:

The Box Office Miracle of Documentaries and the Echo of Integrity in Our Time

"Recently, a documentary called 'The True Story of Repayment' has sparked a nationwide viewing frenzy and resonated with many viewers."

With an astonishing box office of 23 billion RMB, the film not only broke the historical box office record for Chinese documentaries, but also surpassed "Crazy Alien" to enter the top ten of the domestic film box office charts, becoming a thought-provoking cultural phenomenon.

Why was it able to break through genre limitations and win over such a wide audience?
Tonight's program will take us behind the scenes of "The True Story of Repayment".

[A Phenomenal Breakthrough: A New Height for Documentaries in the Market]

The success of "The True Story of Repayment" lies first and foremost in its breaking of the market's traditional perception of documentaries.

In the past, documentaries were often limited to specific audiences.

With its cinematic narrative style, intricate dramatic structure, and profound humanistic concern, "The True Story of Repayment" has successfully attracted audiences from all walks of life, achieving a leap from a "niche gem" to a "mass hit."

This signifies that our audience's aesthetic standards are constantly improving, and it also opens up new paths for the future development of China's documentary industry.

[Core Driver: The Contemporary Value of the "True Repayment Tradition" Spirit]

The film's core appeal lies not only in the dramatic life of the business tycoon, but also in the core values ​​it conveys: "taking responsibility as high as a mountain and being honest as gold."

In today's society, "The True Story of Repayment" records not only the personal redemption of an entrepreneur, but also a vivid interpretation of the spirit of "integrity" and "dedication" in the mainstream value system of the public.

It responds to society's deep expectations for business ethics, allowing the audience to see the spirit of responsibility that an era calls for through the stories of individual struggles.

[Creative Ingenuity: A Perfect Blend of Reality and Art]

Instead of simply praising or morally criticizing, director Dong Chengpeng uses a calm, objective, and humane approach to present a complex and multifaceted individual to the audience.

This unbiased approach to creation imbues the film with a powerful sense of realism and persuasiveness.

The film's artistic treatment, such as the echoing beginning and end and the episodic structure, greatly enhances the work's artistic appeal while ensuring authenticity, achieving a unity of thought, artistry, and entertainment.

[Resonance with the Times: A Film's Dialogue with an Era]

The success of "The True Story of Repayment" resonates with the pulse of China's economic and social development.

The elements depicted in the film, such as entrepreneurial spirit, business ups and downs, debt crises, and live-streaming e-commerce, are all true reflections of China's social and economic development in recent years.

It thus became a mirror, reflecting the dreams, setbacks, and perseverance of individuals and groups struggling in the tide of the times, thereby sparking widespread discussion and reflection across society.

Finally, we would like to say that the box office miracle of "The True Repayment Story" may seem accidental, but it was in fact inevitable.

Its success proves that outstanding works that can profoundly reflect the spirit of the times and sincerely respond to the voice of the people will surely gain market recognition and audience applause.

It is not merely a successful film, but also a vivid example of integrity, providing valuable experience for Chinese film and television production on how to effectively convey the responsibilities and commitments of the new era.
Welcome to today's Focus Interview. Goodbye, viewers!

Shenzhen, top floor of HD headquarters.

After watching the evening news, the man casually turned off the TV.

Since last year, he has developed the habit of watching this program every day—those thirty minutes often contain macro trends, macro hints, and sometimes even clues that he has missed in his vast information network.

With the real estate market gradually shifting and credit tightening, he had already sensed the impending storm.

Today, he made an exception and stayed a little longer, even watching the rest of "Focus Interview." He was simply very interested in tonight's program.

The True Story of Repayment?
At first, he dismissed it.

To dare to make a movie about someone who owes more than 20 billion yuan is nothing more than a clown trying to attract attention.

The man didn't even care about Lao Jia's debts; after all, they weren't in the same league and couldn't be compared.

He walked to the desk, ground the ink, and began to write a few lines that were neither quite poetry nor poetry:
The endless buildings tell me of the vanity of prosperity.
I wish to leave my years to the mountains, rivers, and evening breeze.
Every city, every real estate development, has a resounding name.
Starting tomorrow, I'll be concerned about housing prices and debt.
Facing the other side of the ocean, we quietly await the arrival of spring and the blooming of flowers.

He put down his pen, admired himself for a moment, and then pressed the internal phone: "Get ready, I'm going to watch 'The True Repayment Story' in a bit."

"Boss, do you have 'The True Repayment Story'?"

"No?" The private cinema downstairs always provided copies of all the films showing at the same time, so this exception displeased him.

"Boss, the investor behind this film is Beyond, we really don't have that this time."

"It's the other side again." His tone turned serious. "I want to see it now. Go and make the arrangements."

"Yes!"

Inside a movie theater, the audience was caught up in the emotional rollercoaster of the story when the screen suddenly cut off.

The stadium lights came on, and a commotion erupted.

The manager strode in and apologized repeatedly: "I'm very sorry, but according to instructions from my superiors, this screening is temporarily suspended due to safety maintenance and inspection."

We will refund the full price of the tickets and compensate each viewer with a movie ticket of equal value.

Complaints erupted: "What's going on? They're almost done!"

"I can even encounter such bad luck that it's the worst in a century!"

"That's strange, why are the relevant departments still working overtime so late at night?"

The crowd dispersed, grumbling and cursing.

Half an hour later, accompanied cautiously by the cinema manager, a group of people marched in an arrow formation toward the VVIP theater with great momentum.

With a slight shrug, Jia Yin's haute couture coat slipped off, only to be caught steadily in mid-air by his assistant.

"Wait at the door."

"Yes, boss!"

The men on both sides quickly separated, standing back to back against the wall, silent and menacing.

two hours later
Jia Yin walked out of the theater with a cigar in his mouth.

With a slight twitch of his shoulders, an assistant draped a trench coat over his shoulders. He walked silently toward the underground parking garage, his mind churning with thoughts.

Although the film was somewhat dull, it did give him some inspiration.

When one track reaches its end, switching to a different track to tell a story may be a new way out.

During LeEco's crisis, Jia Yueting wanted to build cars; in fact, he had considered it before.

Unfortunately, Sun Hongbin snatched the deal away. When they tried to contact each other again, Jia Yueting unexpectedly turned to live-streaming e-commerce, although the current outcome is not bad.

If Jia had partnered with him to build cars back then, the scale would be far more than 20 billion now, at least with an extra zero added. Why would he need to make a movie to evoke self-pity? — Ultimately, his vision was too narrow.

Today, the new energy vehicle market remains a blue ocean.

As long as the story is told well, the scope is broad, and the boasting is compelling, attracting new investment might allow the business to survive for a few more years, buying time for a clean exit.
Evergrande Auto has completed its registration, and some policies have been basically agreed upon. It is just waiting for the right time to officially launch.

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

Life is short, so enjoying it while we can is the right thing to do.

If this film hadn't been produced by the other side of the strait, why would he have gone to such lengths to find something so close by?

Thinking of this, a nameless heat surged down my spine.

"Back to headquarters," he instructed his trusted driver as he got into the car, "to the top floor."

"Yes, boss." The driver's voice was steady, but a hint of burning desire flashed in his eyes.

The company headquarters building has 42 floors.

Ordinary employees can only go up to the 40th floor; anything above that is the boss's private territory, which is not open to the public.

The 41st floor is his exclusive living area: it has everything: restaurant, gym, tea room, swimming pool, KTV.

The top floor houses a mysterious department.

Every member has to go through layers of selection. Not only are they required to have a good figure, fair skin, and beautiful appearance, and to have pleasing dance moves, but they also need to be personally interviewed and screened by the boss before they can be hired. The salary is also quite high.

Whenever the company faces difficulties with important projects or funding issues, these colleagues step in, and their efforts are consistently effective.

Another situation is that when the boss is in a bad mood, he will go to the rooftop to sing karaoke with the group leader to relax.

He had worked for the boss for many years, but had only been up there a few times, each time leaving an unforgettable impression.

I wonder if I'll have another chance to be that "ghost beneath the flowers".
The car drove smoothly, but the glint in the driver's eyes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

On September 1, "The True Story of Repayment" was released in North America.

The film's overseas release, limited to North America only, has sparked much speculation in the media.

Unlike the excited expressions of other Chinese audience members, a stylish and beautiful woman walked out of the theater looking dejected. She was the ex-wife of the film's lead actor.

How did he actually pay off all his debts?

Two years, more than 20 billion.

Wouldn't that mean billions or even tens of billions coming in over the next year?
Thinking that she had less than 300 million left, she couldn't help but regret her decision to divorce.

If she had persevered a little longer, she would still be a glamorous and wealthy wife today, with a reputation for "sharing weal and woe." Instead, she would be living off her savings and struggling to make ends meet.

She should have received four billion.

But the arm can't twist the thigh, and he lost the lawsuit.

The remaining money was a donation from Jia out of consideration for the child.

I heard that his relatives on his side were also forced to hand over most of their money, and then they all cut off contact with each other.

How could this man be so heartless?

A relationship, can you just let it go?
What the woman didn't know was that the North American release of "The True Repayment Story" was pushed forward by Jia Yueting against all odds, and he even paid for it out of his own pocket.

Not for money, but to prove himself—to show those ingrates who once looked down on him and betrayed him.

How terrifying the energy can be when a man cuts off all ties and devotes himself entirely to his career.

He had fallen into the darkest moment of his life, and even his name became a footnote to public ridicule.

Some busybodies dissected his name—

"Xi" refers to the West, and "Bei" means wealth, implying that he only transfers his wealth overseas;
"口止夭" was misinterpreted as empty talk and inaction, ultimately leading to his escape and death;

The dot on the character "丁" is interpreted as leaving the property to the family and leaving oneself to bear the consequences alone.

If it weren't for Chen Mo's olive branch, he might have truly been nailed to the cross of fate by this interpretation.

Now that he has chosen to devote himself to the car manufacturing business on the other side of the strait, he has long since put aside any consideration for profit.

He wanted to prove it with his burning life:

Constantly pushing boundaries and standing tall through trials and tribulations, this is the resilient rebirth of an entrepreneur after surviving the flames of adversity.

(End of this chapter)