The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 25 Great pleasure
Major media outlets, especially the entertainment sections of portal websites with their keen sense of smell, couldn't wait to report on the launch ceremony.

[A Beijing Film Academy student's outrageous statement shocks the audience: "A weak nation has no art; abandon art for business to save the film industry!"]

Shen Shandeng slams the three major European entertainment companies: Hollywood wants it, so we have to give it to them!

[Wu Jing goes bankrupt to support Shen Shandeng's new film "The Grand Eunuch" launches, proposing the "Artistic Theory of a Powerful Nation"]

"Art can't save Chinese cinema!" — An unconventional declaration from a genius in the Beijing Film Academy's Management Department

There are plenty of eye-catching subheadings.

[Online singer Shen Shandeng spends a whopping 20 million yuan to film a martial arts movie with Wu Jing!]

From "Superfluous Explanation" to "The Eunuch": Can Shen Shandeng's "whitewashing" succeed?

[Can Shen Shandeng, the "Internet King," succeed in his directorial venture?]

[A Beijing Film Academy graduate student's remarkable transformation: shedding the "online singer" label]

There are also in-depth reports that reveal specific details of the projects.

[Wu Jing returns to Hong Kong! He's reportedly going bankrupt supporting Shen Shandeng? The brotherhood and high-stakes gamble behind "The Eunuch"]

[China Film Group is heavily promoting new talent! A director favored by Han Sanping?]

[The 20 million yuan period action film "The Eunuch" has begun production; can Shen Shandeng handle the role?]

Da Mimi happily browsed websites with Shen Shandeng.

At this time, Weibo did not exist.

It was the era of portal websites like Sina and Sohu.

The launch ceremony for the "Supervisor" project was both intriguing and controversial, and it was also full of passion.

It quickly went viral on major portal websites and forums, sparking discussions among netizens from all walks of life.

Some of Wu Jing's fans sent their blessings, while others expressed concern, fearing that Wu Jing might really go bankrupt because he takes on multiple jobs without receiving any payment.

Some of Shen Shandeng's fans joked in the comments that they hoped the show would lose money so they could go bankrupt and write songs later.

Da Mimi makes comments from time to time.

Shen Shandeng started to find it interesting and couldn't sit still after watching for a while.

"I have something to do."

Girls seem to have inexhaustible energy when it comes to shopping and browsing gossip.

Da Mimi grabbed him, refusing to let him leave: "No, we just agreed, we can't go back on our word."

Shen Shandeng sighed, "If only you had inexhaustible energy in other places."

Da Mimi pretended not to understand.

She browsed her own forum with the same name, where discussions about her and Shen Shandeng sometimes made her chuckle for no reason, and other times she was so annoyed that she closed the forum before finishing reading.

Among longtime fans, the relationship between the two is no secret.

Da Mimi also uses her own alternate account to share her gossip and say things that she herself wouldn't normally say.

"Look, everyone says that if you write a song for me, the female lead should consider me first."

Yang Mi is giving blatant hints.

Shen Shandeng's expression suddenly turned serious: "Mimi, have you noticed?"

Seeing that he wasn't responding, Da Mimi was really annoyed.

Later, Da Mimi realized that Shen Shandeng didn't seem to be faking it.

"what happened?"

"Everyone's resentment towards past bad movies has been ignited, and my remarks gave netizens a refreshing and cathartic feeling."

As the discussion gained traction, a debate began to circulate online regarding the future direction of Chinese cinema, the relationship between art and commerce, and the path to becoming a film powerhouse.

"Finally, someone's speaking like a human being! Well said!"

"I'm fed up with all this empty rhetoric and incomprehensible nonsense!"

"The 'bloodshed caused by a steamed bun' logic in *The Promise*, the ornate yet empty *The Banquet*, and the chaotic patchwork of *A Chinese Tall Story* are still fresh in my mind. These films often use the banners of art, epic, and fantasy, with overwhelming marketing, but the stories are incomprehensible, the logic is full of loopholes, and the emotions are fake and contrived. Audiences spend money, feel frustrated, and think they've been made fools of." "Shen Shandeng isn't belittling art itself, but rather giving a resounding slap in the face to those directors and producers who use art as a fig leaf to make terrible films!"

"Exactly! If you can't even tell a good story, the special effects are unrealistic, and the actors' performances are awkward, what kind of bullshit art are you talking about?"

"Let's focus on making a movie that's authentic and understandable to the general public, so that they feel it's worth the ticket price!"

"China Film Group has invested money, which means they have real talent!"

"Stop thinking about winning awards abroad to fool the domestic audience, start by serving us well!"

"Shen Shandeng's harsh words about Hollywood and the Big Three European cinemas—this guy's words may be rough, but the reasoning is sound! Even if Hollywood blockbusters lack depth, at least they're entertaining! They're still better than those pretentious money-grabbing films!"

"The idea of ​​abandoning art for business is excellent. Art cannot save Chinese cinema. This means that he promises to make films that are 'for the audience,' 'consider the audience's feelings,' and 'pursue entertainment and profitability,' rather than the self-indulgent and self-indulgent works of art created by some directors."

"Stop with the fake stuff, take some good photos!"

"What's wrong with online singers? I love listening to his songs. Aren't Jay Chou, Wang Yibo, and Tao Lin all just pop songs? I think he's more down-to-earth than those big directors!"

"He's not from that circle!"

After being guided by Shen Shandeng, Da Mimi also discovered this point.

For ordinary viewers, the initiation of the "Supervisor" project and the sudden emergence of Shen Shandeng were not just entertainment news, but also a way to vent their anger.

Yang Mi, who has been acting since childhood, is very familiar with the atmosphere in the industry. She worriedly said, "Before, you only had conflicts of opinion. Now, it's a direct challenge to the established order. If you don't handle it well, it will be difficult to survive in the industry."

Shen Shandeng, however, thought the opposite: personal relationships had to take a backseat at this moment!
"This was a powerful remedy, piercing the emperor's new clothes of domestic blockbusters at the time, voicing the audience's long-suppressed dissatisfaction, and igniting a strong hope."

"This is a great thing for 'The Supervisor'."

"Halfway there!"

Shen Shandeng thought to himself.

With the release schedule available for "Paperclip", there was almost no chance of failure!
He certainly paid attention to interpersonal relationships, but "The Supervisor" was his core interest.

As long as his movie is successful, we'll be friends.

As long as his movies continue to be successful, he will continue to have friends and be surrounded by good people.

When the time comes, it will be up to others to decide whether or not to offend him.

Shen Shandeng knew when to be mindful of interpersonal relationships and when to seize opportunities.

"Youde, have you seen the online comments?"

Shen Shandeng called Ma Youde directly.

"Boss, I'm here."

Ma Youde reported on the latest situation.

Today is the launch meeting for the "Du Gong" project, which will also shape the first impression on the internet.

Ma Youde not only arranged for three shifts, but also lived at the company.

He is personally leading the operation.

Online discussions started with normal comments, but gradually became more sarcastic and sarcastic.

Most of the criticisms weren't directed at the projects themselves, but rather focused on personal attacks against Shen Shandeng.

Bringing up old issues, criticizing "pop songs" as "low-brow" and questioning professional competence—does someone with a background in civil engineering and singing understand film?
Li Gouziwen also appeared on Tianya, giving Shen Shandeng nicknames such as "Shen the Cannon" and "Weak Country Brother".

Ma Youde targets blatant personal attacks, relentlessly attacking anyone who shows up. He floods the screen with reports, and if those reports fail, he uses alternate accounts to launch a barrage of attacks.

I gradually figured out where my rivals came from. Most of them were fans of Hong Kong and Taiwan singers, as well as some artsy types.

Ma Youde, who is deeply involved in the internet industry, knows very well that tonight is not the key moment.

The relevant parties need time to respond.

Only after a day or two should we be on high alert.

The boss's remarks such as "weak countries have no art," "strong countries also have no art," "abandoning art for business," and "art cannot save Chinese cinema" are intolerable to some forces.

Therefore, he is in charge of protecting the boss's online image!
(End of this chapter)