Starting with Super Girl, he began to train the Chinese entertainment industry.

Chapter 137: A Perfect Ending, the Absolute King of the Lunar New Year Film Season!
2007 1 Month 5 Day.

CCTV's sixth princess broadcast three films in a row to celebrate: "Tunnel Warfare," "The Great Battle," and "Shangganling."

And in the evening news broadcasts, they spared no praise:
"The 2007 Lunar New Year film season is about to come to a successful close."

"Among them, 'My People, My Country' has created a new paradigm for mainstream films with its ingenious narrative structure and sincere emotional expression."

"The five story segments are like five bright pearls, connecting important historical moments of the Republic, allowing the audience to feel the pulse of the times amidst laughter and tears."

"The film's final box office exceeded 4 million yuan, making it not only the absolute king of the New Year's film season, but also proving the market appeal of excellent domestic films—when creation returns to the people's sentiments, the audience will vote with their feet."

"The spring of Chinese films has arrived!"

"If Zhang Yimou's 'Hero' ushered in the era of domestic commercial blockbusters, then 'My People, My Country' is the absolute driving force that accelerated this process. The future of Chinese films will change from this moment on!"

Now that things have come to this, other filmmakers have no choice but to accept the reality—Shen Qing has single-handedly expanded the pool of the film market.

Once the habit of going to the cinema is formed, it is hard to give it up.

For a long time to come, whenever a good movie is released, these potential viewers will be eager to see it and spend money to buy tickets.

Therefore, no one criticized Shen Qing.

Even those big-name directors who privately criticize Shen Qing's films as worthless will praise him in front of the media, saying: "The younger generation is truly formidable."

……

Shanghai.

Wang Mojing just flew back to Shanghai from Cannes yesterday to prepare for shooting a three-minute short film for the Cannes Film Festival.

Having heard that "My People, My Country" was very popular, I went to the cinema with a few friends to watch it.

During dinner that evening, a group of people pointed at the song "My Motherland and I" and made comments that were anything but kind.

Qin Wen, a screenwriter skilled at reading people, noticed that Wang Mojing didn't seem to like the movie, and indignantly said:
"This movie made by people from Jiangbei is incredibly vulgar and has absolutely no artistry, yet it has such high box office returns. The audience has absolutely no aesthetic sense!"

Another male director chuckled: "That kid from Jiangbei has the same level of appreciation as these viewers; they can't appreciate anything with a high level of artistic merit."

Wang Mojing: "I was just thinking the same thing. The audience's aesthetic sense still needs to be cultivated. It's unimaginable that this kind of movie didn't make 4 million yuan..."

Qin Wen: "Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, and Chen Kaige, these northerners, I don't think they have much of an appreciation for art."

Wang Mojing: "The people you mentioned are even better at pretending than Shen Qing. They're all top-notch, the best of the best."

Qin Wen: "Haha, yes, it's really top-notch, especially Zhang Yimou. His 'Curse of the Golden Flower' is a pile of crap. What kind of aesthetic is that? Apart from the big breasts being somewhat attractive, everything else is dog shit."

Wang Mojing: "By the way, Qin Wen, if you had such big breasts, would your life be different?"

Qin Wen: "I'm so happy, definitely! With a chest that big, who would want to be a screenwriter?"

Wang Sunglasses: "If you had breasts that big, I would definitely take you in."

Hey, sunglasses!
Zhang Yimou's movies have become part of your and Qin Wen's play, haven't they?
……

Beijing.

Zhang Yimou felt an itch in his nose, sneezed, and muttered, "Who's talking bad about me again?"

I glanced at the time; it was already 11 p.m.

It's time to get off work.

He's been numbing himself with work lately, but he's had enough. Now all he wants to do is go home after get off work, have a cup of tea, watch some TV, and relax.

During this Lunar New Year film season, "Curse of the Golden Flower" ended its run in disappointment, barely managing to gross 2.2 million yuan.

Damn, this is a big production that cost 3.6 million.

It's a good thing I even lost my underwear.

Now we can only rely on the North American and Japanese markets.

This was an outcome that Zhang Yimou hadn't anticipated, even in the middle of last year.

"At the very least, even if we lose money, we should still win the championship!"

"I'm still the best!"

"Anyway, investors just want to get their money clean. They don't care about losing a little. In the end, I, Zhang Yimou, will gain both fame and fortune!"

"..."

Looking back on his thoughts at the time, Zhang Yimou felt as if it were a lifetime ago. Damn it, where did this unexpected troublemaker come from?
Shen Qing, I really regret hiring you as the music consultant for the Olympic opening ceremony. It's like shooting myself in the foot.

Trying to calm himself down, Zhang Yimou suddenly smiled and said, "Luckily he's not the director, otherwise I would have lost even more face and let that guy Feng Xiaogang show off."

……

Beijing.

Cuiyun Pavilion, West Third Ring Road.

Feng Xiaogang gathered together four directors: Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Li Yang, and Lou Ye, as well as actors Huang Bo, Huang Xiaoming, Wang Qianyuan, Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, Jing Tian, ​​and Ge You.

A grand banquet was held to celebrate the film's success.

Director Feng raised his glass, stood at the front, and grinned from ear to ear: "Everyone, raise your glasses. This glass is to President Shen Qing. Without him, we wouldn't be here tonight."

Jiang Wen laughed and said, "The biggest pity tonight is that President Shen didn't come. He and Liangying went to the Spring Festival Gala. However, President Shen said that there will be a celebration party before the New Year!"

"Oh oh oh~!"

"cheers!"

"Celebrating the history we made together!"

"With a box office of 4 million, who else can match that?"

"..."

After a few rounds of drinks, a phone call suddenly came in. Feng Xiaogang answered immediately, "Hello, President Shen, are you done on your end? We're all waiting for you!"

Shen Qing: "I'll be here in a bit, and I'll have some news to announce."

Feng Xiaogang: "OK, I'll be right at the door waiting for you."

Everyone: "Is President Shen coming?"

Looking at the mess on the table, Feng Xiaogang said, "He said he wasn't coming at first, but this won't do. Waiter, clear all the dishes away and bring out a new table."

Half an hour later, Shen Qing, Zhang Liangying, and Chen Liang arrived at Cuiyun Pavilion, where Feng Xiaogang was already standing at the door with a group of people.

"Mr. Shen, it's an honor to have you here! Haha, come in quickly, it's cold outside!"

"I'm sorry to have disturbed your drinking."

"Not at all, we can drink more if you come."

"..."

Shen Qing was ushered into the private room.

Fan Xiaopang, Gao Yuanyuan, Jing Tian, ​​and several other girls walked together with Zhang Liangying, chatting enthusiastically.

However, when Zhang Liangying saw the handsome Fan Xiaopang, she felt jealous and remembered the scene when she sat on Shen Qing's lap and was called "Ice Soldier".

At that moment, Liangying muttered, "I hope they don't have an affair! Humph, otherwise I'll never forgive you, Fan Xiaopang!"

……

Private room.

Shen Qing gestured for everyone to sit down, then said, "I just came from CCTV's Studio One and confirmed with Director Jin that our crew will have six people this time!"

Everyone: "???"

What, 6 people?

Zhang Liangying: "Our crew received an invitation from CCTV to sing 'My Motherland and I' on the Spring Festival Gala soon."

In an instant, a huge cheer erupted in the private room.

Shen Qing gestured with his hand and said with a smile, "I know everyone is very happy, after all, this is the Spring Festival Gala, but we can only have 6 people on stage. The number of spots is limited, and some people may not be able to make it. I hope everyone is mentally prepared."

After hearing Shen Qing's words, the eyes of the nearly 20 people in the private room changed instantly, filled with longing, anticipation, and trepidation.

Who can appear on the Spring Festival Gala?
Who wouldn't want to be on the Spring Festival Gala?

Huang Bo, Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Xiaopang, Huang Xiaoming, and the others all looked over expectantly, wishing they could hug Shen Qing and shout, "My God, choose me!"

(End of this chapter)