The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"What if we disregard profit?"

Director Tong looked at Lin Bufan with a serious and determined gaze.

For a country, whether it makes money or not is not important; what is more important is the impact.

"Director Tong, if we don't care about profits, we can make the film. But if the box office is not good, won't there be some criticism from the outside world?" Lin Bufan hesitated for a moment and looked at Director Tong.

"That's alright, you don't need to worry about that."

Director Tong shook his head.

Sometimes, box office revenue isn't that important.

"When can you start filming?" Director Tong asked Lin Bufan. Clearly, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television was going to start filming this movie.

As for investment, the government provides the funds.

"Director Tong, I don't have time right now. I'm currently filming 'Return to the Void,' and the earliest we can start filming is the second half of next year." Lin Bufan didn't know why Director Tong was in such a hurry, so he could only tell him about his schedule.

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Director Tong frowned immediately.

He had just forgotten about this; comparatively speaking, "Return to the Ruins" is definitely more important than the Sky-Supporting Project.

"Director Tong, may I ask why you're in such a hurry?" Lin Bufan looked at Director Tong with some curiosity.

He had met with Director Tong before, but he wasn't in such a hurry then.

"I've been spoken to by my superiors!"

Director Tong simply said one sentence and didn't say anything more.

Tong Ju had paid attention to it before, but as Lin Bufan said, now is not the time.

But there was no other way. His superiors talked to him and asked him to find a way to adapt the Sky-Piercing Plan into a movie as soon as possible and bring it to the screen.

The Sky-Piercing Project in the movie is actually quite awe-inspiring.

Whether it makes money or not is not what the higher-ups care about. What they care about is that this movie can boost national confidence and morale, which is something that no amount of money can buy.

"Director Tong, how about we change the director?"

Lin Bufan looked at Director Tong, then suddenly changed the subject.

"Change to someone else? Who?"

Director Tong looked at Lin Bufan.

"Xu Ke!"

"Xu Ke?"

Tong Ju originally thought that Lin Bufan would mention Zhang Yimou or Chen Kaige, after all, one is the chief director of the Olympics and the other is the Palme d'Or winner, their qualifications speak for themselves.

However, Lin Bufan did not expect to mention Xu Ke.

"Director Tong, adapting Project Skybreaker into a movie isn't actually that difficult," Lin Bufan explained to Director Tong earnestly.

The screenwriting department in Kyoto could easily adapt this project into a movie.

Several years have passed, and Kyoto's scriptwriting department has become very mature, with its strength beyond doubt.

To make a good film, it's essential to have a firm grasp of the overall structure, but the majority of the shots will be special effects.

The master strategist Zhang is undoubtedly skilled at arranging large-scale scenes, but he has never been involved in special effects before.

In later years, Zhang Yimou's first special effects blockbuster was "The Great Wall." Not only was the plot weak, but the special effects were also disappointing.

As for Chen Kaige, he's even less suitable.

If this project were given to him, he would definitely make it into "The Promise 2," not because he lacks ability, but because no one can suppress him.

As for Chen Kaige, well...

He certainly has the ability, but he prefers to kick the bucket.

If he were given strict limitations and not allowed to freely express himself, he would definitely be able to make great films, such as "Farewell My Concubine" or "Night at the Museum".

Lin Bufan recommended him to film "Night at the Museum" because he wanted to use a Hollywood production company to control Chen Kaige's performance and his voice.

However, if the Sky-Piercing Project were handed over to him, Chen Kaige would have connections and influence because it was backed by official investment.

It's hard to say who will have the say when the time comes.

If Chen Kaige is not kept in check and allowed to film freely, it will be an absolute disaster.

After much deliberation, among so many directors in China, Lin Bufan felt that only Xu Ke was capable of taking on the role of director.

Is he home today?

After frowning and considering for a moment, Director Tong looked at Lin Bufan.

"I'll send someone to fetch him right away!"

Lin Bufan quickly walked a few steps, and after going out, he immediately instructed his staff to call Xu Ke over.

Fortunately, Xu Ke had already arrived and came over in less than three minutes.

"Director Lin, you wanted to see me!"

Xu Ke quickly approached Lin Bufan.

"Director Tong wants to see you, and..." Lin Bufan briefly explained the movie to Xu Ke and gave him instructions.

"Don't worry, Director Lin, I definitely won't let you down."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ke felt a surge of excitement and quickly expressed his opinion.

"Let's go inside first and talk!"

As Lin Bufan spoke, he opened the door and led Xu Ke into the reception room.

"Director Tong, they've arrived!"

"Hello, Director Tong!"

Xu Ke stepped forward and stood somewhat reservedly in front of Tong Duan.

"You should know about the movie, right?" Director Tong turned to Xu Ke, his face serious. "President Lin recommended you to me. Do you think you're up to the task?"

In private, Director Tong called Lin Bufan "Little Lin," but with a third person present, it became a public setting, and they couldn't be so casual.

"Director Tong, I have confidence!"

Xu Ke made his statement with a serious and solemn expression.

"Director Tong, I will personally serve as the producer of this film." Lin Bufan, who was standing to the side, could see that Director Tong was still somewhat hesitant, so he made the decision.

"Since you've put it that way, then it's settled."

Director Tong nodded.

Although Lin Bufan could not direct the film himself, Tong Ju was relieved that he was serving as the producer.

"You need to get the script sorted out quickly. As for the investment, don't worry about it," Director Tong said, looking at Lin Bufan.

"Director Tong, if we're going to invest, let's keep 50% for Kyoto!" Lin Bufan said to Director Tong with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Director Tong gave Lin Bufan a serious look, then smiled with satisfaction: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

This movie is destined to lose money after it's made and released.

Director Tong knew this, and so did Lin Bufan.

But there was no other way; it was a mission, and they had to film it even if it meant losing money. Originally, Lin Bufan could have chosen not to invest, but simply become the director and receive his director's fee.

However, Lin Bufan still decided to follow suit.

Sometimes, making money with the government is less profitable than losing money with the government, especially when the government is in charge of the losses.

By then, the goodwill that has been built up cannot be bought with money.

Did Director Tong not know Lin Bufan's intention in doing this?

No, he knows.

But it is precisely because he knows this that he admires Lin Bufan even more.

"Director Tong, I'll take you!"

Lin Bufan followed behind Director Tong and escorted him out of the cinema before turning back.

"Don't rush to leave after the premiere."

Lin Bufan gave instructions to Xu Ke, who was following beside him.