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At this point, the film officially begins to revolve around the purchase of the Varyag and the multi-party confrontation begins.

The game between great powers, internal and external troubles, tigers and wolves lurking around, grabbing grains from the fire!

PS: This break wasn't intentional. I found some new information about the Varyag and needed to adjust some of the content, so this chapter is incomplete. I'll try to finish the next chapter within three days and finish the main text of the film.

PS2: Nezha 2 is definitely worth a trip to the cinema, just for the special effects alone. I saw it in 3D and plan to rewatch it in 2D sometime. The special effects in Nezha are the kind you can tell just by watching them that they cost a fortune. On the other hand... I won't complain. Everyone can have a different opinion on the plot, but anyone can tell at a glance whether the special effects are good or not. Nezha 2's special effects for Xianxia are definitely top-notch right now, and they're very Chinese-inspired. It truly is a cinematic experience that foreign blockbusters can't offer.

PS3: Just like I've been complaining, Hollywood is getting worse and worse. I don't recommend spending money on "Captain America 4," it's awful... and even after the remakes and reshoots, it's still just as bad. I can't even begin to imagine how bad it was before. It's not just some of China's biggest directors who haven't kept up with the times; even the once-invincible Marvel is in a similar state.

Chapter 305: Heroic Spirit, Celebrity and Charm

Director Wei filmed "Great Weapons" to this point. Of course, there is no problem with the overall narrative structure, but it actually belittled the image of the male protagonist Shao Chun.

Brother Kaizi realized the problem, frowned, and whispered, "It seems Director Wei doesn't even subscribe to patriotism in his heart, and couldn't help but sneak in some personal opinions. What a pity, since he's going to kneel, he might as well do it more thoroughly. This will make it harder to please both sides."

Chen Feiyu was speechless: "Dad, is there a possibility that Director Wei just filmed a normal person?"

Brother Kaizi glanced at Chen Feiyu and shook his head, "What do you know? Patriotism under the grand narrative cannot be a normal person."

Chen Feiyu: “…”

He had a strong premonition that his adoptive father would never be able to make a good patriotic film in his lifetime.

There is a generation gap between young people and the old. In his eyes, Shao Chun portrayed by Director Wei is always a normal patriot who weighs the pros and cons. But in Brother Kaizi's eyes, he is scheming.

Chen Hong, who was standing by, was also somewhat speechless: "Old Chen, you should change your mindset. Director Wei is someone who is strongly supported by the higher-ups."

Brother Kaizi didn't take it seriously: "It's like I'm not supported by the higher-ups. I was the one who took down such a major theme as the Korean War. You don't understand. Many of the people above me are the same age as me. These old people prefer old guys like me."

Chen Hong had nothing to say.

Sometimes she really didn't understand.

She once thought that big guys like Brother Kaizi were the mainstream because he once called the shots in the entertainment industry.

Now he is actually calling the shots.

But the market is telling her that the new generation of audiences doesn't care about these old guys.

But the actions above were telling her that some powerful gentlemen above really favored these old guys.

Even if they have failed many times.

Even if the market has proven them obsolete.

However, the best resources in the circle, especially those from Guan Fang, will still fall to them first unless Director Wei grabs them.

Only projects that they do not compete for will be left to young directors.

For example, the "Wandering Earth" project.

It wasn't a good project at the time.

All the big directors in the circle turned him down.

This gave Guo Fan an opportunity.

You said that the higher-ups are supporting the younger generation...that's a bit of an exaggeration.

If you know about Guo Fan's experience in filming the "Wandering Earth" series, you should understand that the support he gave him from the higher-ups was not as great as the support he received from Wu Jing.

The higher-ups definitely prefer to promote older things.

Brother Kaizi failed N times.

Not only did the audience give up on him, even the capital was about to give up on him.

As a result, when main-theme themes were very popular, the position of chief director of the main-theme film series "Resisting U.S. Aggression and Aiding Korea" with huge investment and a legitimate background fell on him.

They also specially found Wu Jing to be the leading actor.

You have no choice but to accept it.

There is really someone above him.

And he is a big shot.

Brother Kaizi’s confidence does not come out of thin air.

No matter how much the young people dance, some old people who grew up in the old times will always have a better impression of antiques that have also experienced the old times.

Chen Hong has also realized this.

But she still tried her best to remind him: "Old Chen, just because the news media likes you doesn't mean the audience will like you. You still need to make more films that young audiences like."

Brother Kaizi nodded. "So I'm trying to learn Director Wei's style, but Director Wei is actually leaning towards my old self. He even mixes personal opinions into his grand narratives. Young people these days are very naive. They just want unconditional patriotism. That's what they love to watch."

Chen Hong: “…”

Chen Feiyu: “…”

They all have different opinions in their hearts.

But none of them were as successful as Brother Kaizi.

So they have no capital to refute Brother Kaizi.

In the end, Chen Hong could only remind them: "Don't say these words when you review them later."

"Of course, I'm not stupid."

Brother Kaizi chuckled happily.

He was in a good mood.

Because he felt that Director Wei was moving closer to him.

And he thinks it's normal.

As young people grow older, they will gradually understand the thoughts of the elderly.

But that's not a good thing.

Brother Kaizi thought that he should remind Director Wei when he meets with him privately in the future.

What I think in my mind is one thing.

The resulting film is another matter.

When making a movie, you can't be too pure, you have to disguise yourself when necessary.

I used to live too realistically and was too obsessed with self-expression, which led to a disconnect with the market.

The experience of those who have been through it tells him that he cannot go back to his old ways.

You know what, Director Wei and Brother Kaizi have a pretty good personal relationship, so Brother Kaizi really feels like a teacher now.

As for whether Director Wei would like his attitude, Brother Kaizi didn't care.

His age is there.

I consider myself qualified to give advice to all young people in the circle.

Especially when he just wanted to give a reminder.

The "daddy" temperament is often found in successful people.

The older a successful person is, the more obvious this temperament is.

Director Wei naturally didn’t know what Brother Kaizi was thinking at the moment.

He is now more concerned about Shao Chun's impressions.

"Mr. Shao, do you have any objections to my taking this photo?"

Director Wei took the initiative to explain: "Movies need to be logical. If I portray you as too great and glorious, it will be easy for the audience to lose touch with the story. If I portray you as Hou Liangping, your image will be too thin."

Shao Chun smiled and waved his hand. "Director Wei, you're too polite. While there's an artistic element to what you're saying, it's basically all factual. Without Commander He's support, I wouldn't dare push this matter forward. There's nothing wrong with being truthful. I'm actually worried that you'll portray me as too great and glorious, and that would put me in a difficult position."

"As long as you are satisfied."

Director Wei felt relieved.

When filming a subject based on a prototype character, the most taboo thing is to make the prototype character dissatisfied.

There are many cases of failures in the entertainment industry over this issue.

Director Wei doesn't want to be involved.

Fortunately, he has a good heart.

As long as you shoot it seriously and have your own logic, both the parties involved and the audience will understand it.

"Director Wei, let's watch the movie first and then discuss it after we finish." Shao Chun took the initiative.

It was also his first time watching it.

Still looking forward to the subsequent development.

Director Wei nodded and returned to watching the movie.

……

The movie scenes switched very quickly.

He jumped directly to the underground vault of Hua Xia Securities.

The money counting machine was humming, and Shao Chun stared at the piles of US dollar bills rolling on the tracks.

That was a fortune he would never be able to possess in his lifetime.

He is not a businessman.

But he is the chairman of a state-owned securities company.

Essentially, he is a national dry cloth.

All this money belongs to the country.

Unlike Shao Chun's expressionless face, the financial director was covered in cold sweat.

He reminded Shao Chun once again: "Chairman, we need official documents from above before we can act. Without the government's endorsement, none of us can shoulder this responsibility."

State-owned enterprises should obey the orders of the state.

The CFO is in charge of the finances of Hua Xia Securities Company. From his point of view, there is nothing wrong with saying these words.

Shao Chun thought so at first.

However, after meeting Commander He, he realized the complexity of the situation behind the scenes.

"There can't be a redacted document. No consensus has been reached yet. The purchase of an aircraft carrier should be a matter of the Navy's own making."

As the words "Navy goes alone" came out, the cold sweat on the CFO's face became more and more dripping.

Even if you look at the literal meaning, you can understand the seriousness of this matter.

"Chairman, isn't there even unity within the military?"

Shao Chun thought of Commander He’s conversation and shook his head heavily.

Yes, it's not just a disagreement between civil servants and military officers.

Even within the military, there is no consensus.

There are also many mountaintops between the armies.

The Chinese Army was once known as the best in the world.

But as the world develops rapidly, an obvious question arises:

The importance of the army is being rapidly replaced by the navy and air force.

But the navy, army and air force represent three different mountains.

Even if everyone has the same goal, who would give up the interests of their own mountain?

National interests and personal interests are often inconsistent in many things.

When it comes to the military, once the east wind prevails over the west wind, it means that many people will rise to prominence, while many others will waste half their lives.

You cannot expect everyone to be unconditionally patriotic, even at the cost of their own future and interests.

This is not realistic.