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Chapter 56 The Bad Woman (34 chapters, please vote!)
"Some dogs say this is our four great inventions. If this line is extended, it can lead to the denial of ancient technology."

Shen Shandeng did not elaborate.

There's a long story behind this.

Simply put, the West wins all the time, while this side loses all the time.

Enlightened people in the West, whether they are friendly to China or not, have come to recognize the greatness of Chinese civilization.

So they've already done a lot of work.

Joseph's question is one such example, and it is also a core topic in the field of Oriental studies.

Despite the many important contributions ancient China made to the development of human science and technology, why didn't the scientific and industrial revolutions occur here in modern times?
Why is Joseph's Question the core of Oriental studies? Because the outcome was decided first! The tone was set!
Look at their liberal arts students, they're amazing!

One question directly overshadows the terrible things the West did, the massacres and plunder, the technological origins of the Renaissance, the moral dilemmas, and so on, and even turns against them.

The same logic applies.

Why was Britain, the leader of the First Industrial Revolution, completely crushed by Germany in the Second Industrial Revolution, which had a far more profound impact on modern society—the power revolution and the electrical revolution?

How did the British, who led the world in the First Industrial Revolution, end up being crushed by the land power Germany in the Second Industrial Revolution, delivering such a dismal result? Does this also prove the inherent flaws of the British?
Shouldn't the British also reflect on this? Shouldn't the United States, which shares a common destiny with Britain and the United States, also reflect on this?
Why is it that the United States, which draws its wealth from the world's economic arteries, is less capable of governing modern society than countries still at the tribal level, and even sees more deaths in big cities than on the battlefield? Shouldn't we reflect on our inherent weaknesses?
Shen Shandeng was pleased to see Fan Bingbing's love of learning.

简单解释了一下.

“Eunuchs, lackeys, ignorant people, and mobs are logically contradictory. How can a group be lackeys, ignorant people, and mobs all at the same time? If they rise up in rebellion, are they still lackeys?”

"However, this is based on normal logic. If it is for the purpose of assigning blame, then logic is not important, dialectics is not needed, contradictions do not matter, and original sin is all that matters."

Fan Bingbing asked: "What are your topics? Original sin, historical cycles, ethnic minorities, what angles do you approach them from?"

Shen Shandeng was slightly taken aback, but even more gratified!

Fan Bingbing studied so diligently; she truly took it all in.

"The starting point for choosing this topic, the eunuch emperor, is a stigma against the unified system that led the agricultural era."

"In ancient times, we were ahead of the world for a long time, with a precipitous lead. It should be said that except for modern times, we were ahead for most of the time."

"Behind the leading position lies a difference in development model and philosophy."

"The development of our technology and the advancement of our civilization are achieved through a unified and stable environment, which provides fertile ground for technological development."

"Our development was not achieved through colonial plunder, much less through massacres, which also demonstrates that development is possible without colonization and plunder."

"This is even more evident in China during the industrial era."

"Our very existence, whether present or past, is a denial of Western legitimacy."

"Without us, they could easily say that while they killed many people during colonial plunder, it also promoted human development and brought technology, effectively reducing the cost of rule."

"Even if the elites of other countries are not fools and know that this statement is problematic, just like in our industry, it is difficult to refute, especially when the power and influence are not in their hands."

"But we exist."

Shen Shandeng's tone rose.

“A simple comparison between ancient history and the history of New China directly refutes the Western logic. The claim that colonial plunder of advanced technology is completely wrong and is simply the West whitewashing its past sins.”

"Human beings can develop without colonial plunder; it's just that the West has made technology, especially the technology they possess, special, unique, mythologized, and religious."

"From this perspective, we get the tone for the award-winning version of 'The Eunuch,' which consists of four chapters: eunuchs, ignorant people, mobs, and lackeys. This corresponds to the methods some people use to stigmatize the Four Great Inventions."

"History is cyclical, repetitive, static, and rigid; technological advancements and daily life are intentionally erased."

"With original sin, Western colonization becomes moral, and they don't have to pay historical responsibility."

Fan Bingbing didn't understand at all.

I can only record it for now.

"But this isn't a realistic subject matter; the trend of historical subjects winning awards has passed?"

Fan Bingbing found a loophole.

Shen Shandeng laughed: "I'm aiming for awards overseas, so of course I'm confident."

"Don't forget the timing of the Olympics."

"Well, the reason they gave us the award wasn't out of kindness, but because they had a purpose. In the last two years, our biggest cultural event has been the Olympics, and it serves that purpose. The subject matter isn't important."

In later generations, the most important economic data, the non-farm payroll data on which the Federal Reserve relies to determine interest rate hikes and cuts, was openly falsified. Yet, at that time, no one who spread rumors about Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley's closed-door meetings chased after them to question it.

Who is truly in charge of rule by man? Who is the one who says you can do it or not, and laughs at your methods? Are you even convinced?
Fan Bingbing suddenly realized, "This doesn't help my topic selection at all."

"what are you saying?"

Shen Shandeng realized what was happening.

I was hoping you'd reform, you bad woman!
Normal people stay away from cesspools, but you're the one who wants to swim in them!
Fan Bingbing quickly replied, "I'm trying to better understand the character."

Shen Shandeng noticed the flaws and realized they were all flaws: "The prize-winning version has nothing to do with the current commercial version, right? You're not learning anything good!"

Fan Bingbing begged for mercy.

"No, maybe next time. It'll be too uncomfortable to come again." "You bad woman! You're a bad woman! You corrupted an upright director."

"No, I am, I admit it, I am, I'm a bad woman, waaaaah~~~"

More than twenty minutes later.

Shen Shandeng wasn't acting recklessly; he was directing the play.

I took a photo of Fan Bingbing: "This sense of fragmentation is great. It's amazing how it can be used in the opening sequence."

"I'm almost done." Fan Bingbing felt like she was back to normal.

"Ok?"

"Thank you, thank you, director."

"Ah."

According to the filming schedule in Hengdian, Shen Shandeng will start with simple scenes and leave the night scenes for later.

Another day's work is over.

"Director, I have a question to ask you." Yang Mi said calmly.

Shen Shandeng left the door a crack, always leading by example: "What's the problem?"

As soon as Yang Mi entered the room, her expression changed instantly.

With her lips pursed and her face sullen, she practically wore her unhappiness on her sleeve.

"What's wrong?" Shen Shandeng said directly, "Who bullied you? Tell me, and I'll take care of it for you. Let me make it clear first, if you're in the wrong, there's nothing I can do."

Da Mimi came prepared: "Yesterday you went into Fan Bingbing's room and stayed there for at least an hour."

Shen Shandeng laughed: "Sure, you have your eyes and ears everywhere on the set."

Seeing his reaction, Da Mimi was a little unsure, but still asked in a trembling voice, "What...did you do?"

Shen Shandeng's smile faded, and he became serious: "Mimi, have you thought about the consequences?"

"I'm going to ask anyway," Da Mimi said stubbornly. "We can break up if necessary."

Shen Shandeng shook his head: "Even if you don't mention breaking up, I'm still going to break up! As a girl, you should support your man's career. As an actress, you should support the director's work."

"What did I go there for? I was directing Fan Bingbing in the play, the most important opening scene."

"When we were at Wuxi Film and Television City, Chen Hao often came to ask for advice, and Chen Kun also asked for advice. This is just a normal creative exchange!"

Yang Mi was in the wrong, so she dropped the small pearl and resorted to acting.

"That makes me look bad."

Shen Shandeng sighed, "Spoiling you has only harmed you."

“You’re not a good girlfriend, and you’re not a good actress either. Lu Qingluan is a quirky and clever girl, not a jealous and pampered wife.”

"Do you know how many people are hoping this project will fail? How many people are hoping I'll collapse?"

“If the news gets out, everyone will focus on the scandal between the director and the female lead, and that little thing between their crotches. The rhythm of the crew working together and the atmosphere that has been so hard to build will be ruined by you.”

Da Mimi cried, "I didn't mean for this to happen."

"Honey, even if something really happened between me and Fan Bingbing, you shouldn't act like this." Shen Shandeng used psychological manipulation.

Da Mimi exclaimed, "You two really are related."

"Look at you," Shen Shandeng said, making a decision. "We'll break up for now and see how you perform. If you really can't do it, we'll have to find someone else. Remember, you are the clever and mischievous Lu Qingluan."

Seeing that Shen Shandeng was not joking, Da Mimi felt guilty for being unreasonable and cried: "I was wrong. I shouldn't have taken advantage of your affection. Please don't break up with me. I won't make a fuss anymore."

Shen Shandeng shook his head: "Reflect on your performance and see how you act."

"Reporting, sir! Number 0912, soldier Xiao Yang! Requesting to speak!" Da Mimi stood at attention and unleashed her killer move.

Shen Shandeng was visibly taken aback by this sudden formal interruption, and his heart softened: "You are permitted to speak, damn honey. Please note that this does not change the fact that you have made a serious mistake."

Da Mimi maintained her salute, her eyes burning, and spoke in an extremely solemn yet somewhat pitiful tone, almost like reciting regulations: "Yes, sir! At this moment, with the deepest sorrow and the most profound awareness, I submit my letter of self-criticism to you, my wise, magnanimous, and discerning sir!"

As he spoke, he touched his chest and made a heart shape with his hands.

"I have received your self-criticism."

Da Mimi's eyes lit up.

Shen Shandeng added, "We'll keep your relationship with your girlfriend for now, but it depends on your performance. If you do well, we'll resume it after filming wraps up."

Yang Mi had no choice but to accept this reality.

That night.

Shen Shandeng convened a meeting with representatives of the main creative team and frankly admitted his mistakes.

(End of this chapter)