Entertainment Rebirth Rhapsody

Chapter 132 Chapter 130 Two: Reaction
In China at the beginning of the 21st century, the contention and competition between all classes were actually very fierce. At this time, China was at the beginning of rapid development. New things were coming too fast, and the confrontation between the old and the new became even more obvious!

The same is true in the field of culture. Just like the topic deviation on the Internet, in reality this debate soon expanded to the film industry.

The extreme shrinkage of domestic films has always been a concern in the cultural circles. As soon as this controversy between elegance and vulgarity reached the film circle, it caused a strong shock.

The fifth and sixth generations of directors have left the stage one after another, opening up a big discussion on what to do in the future of Chinese-language films.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Jiang Wen and other sixth-generation directors all expressed their opinions.

Can art films alone support the huge Chinese film industry?
Listening to the sixth-generation director's vowed declaration, art comes first!
Zhang Yi and others understand very well that the supremacy of art means giving up resistance. Hollywood's huge film library will fill up the film market in Huaguo in an instant, and the entire Huaguo film industry will see no future!
At this time, Zhang Yi came up with the idea of ​​​​making a commercial film with a large investment. The Chinese film industry needed someone to step up and break the situation!

Shanhe is also concerned about this big discussion, but now he is not qualified to join. Seeing the stubbornness of the sixth generation director, Shanhe is a little angry.

Why not start the market first, it is too selfish and narrow, the small circle is so important?

The future of Chinese films does not lie with the sixth generation of directors. They are too influenced by European films. There are no commercial films to open up the market. How do art films make a living? Are they charity from Europe and the United States?

A few days later, the English version of "Parasite" was finalized. Shanhe did the final review. He and two professors from the University of Foreign Studies were very satisfied.

Frank returned to country M with the manuscript of "Parasite" and the European and American copyrights.

Bruckheimer got the news and immediately called, "Qiu, the English version of "Parasite" has been finalized. When can I see the manuscript?"

"Jerry, I have a contract with Scholar Publishing House. It is impossible to leak the content of the novel first. Besides, I don't have the English version of the manuscript now! Just wait! Aren't you busy with two big projects? What are you doing? Urgent!"

"Qiu, the project of "Pearl Harbor" has been completed. I am only responsible for the chief producer of "Black Hawk Down". I have a lot of time!"

"Jerry, you are such a workaholic. I heard that "Pearl Harbor" is a big deal. You'd better finish it first! You have priority here, you should know this!"

"Well, I heard that Warner Bros. is also in contact with Qu, brother, don't let Warner take away the project!"

"Really? Qu didn't tell me about this, I'll check it out, Jerry, we are partners, as I said, you have to trust your partner!"

"Okay! Inform me of news!"

Shanhe hung up the phone and couldn't help laughing.

Qu Ling has captured Bruckheimer this time!
Shanhe will not intervene in business negotiations, if he can snatch more shares from Hollywood giants, no one will refuse!

The parents brought the grandparents to Shanghai. It was the first time for the two old people to fly. After seeing Shan He and Chu Xi at the airport, their eyes turned red and they never let go of their grandchildren's hands all the way home.

"Mom and Dad, look at this whole family, you can't let go of your home and land since our whole family is in Shanghai!" Qiu Jiang felt a little sad when he saw his parents' love for their children.

Qiu Dahai hugged his granddaughter without even raising his head, "It's okay for your mother and I to come and live in Magic City for a while, but it's not okay to ask us to abandon our home. Our ancestors have lived there for generations. Your mother and I can't abandon it. When will we wait? Let’s wait until we can’t move!”

Qiu Jiang and the mountains and rivers on the side looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. The attachment of the older generation to their hometown and land is ingrained in their bones. They will gradually become sluggish when they live in the city. Let them do whatever they want!

"Xiaohe, come to your grandpa. Your grandma and I have prepared a big bag of dried carp for you at home. Your dad insists on flying here to see if he can bring nothing. I think he has money to burn!" Dahai couldn't understand his son.

"If you don't take it, don't take it with you. Next time, someone will send it over. Grandpa, I will stay longer this time. I will stay at my hometown next summer!" Shanhe said while sitting beside Qiu Dahai.

Qiu Chuxi also shouted jokingly from the side: "Grandpa, grandma, I'm going too, I miss my hometown!"

"Haha! That's great. Your grandma and I are doing very well in our hometown. The house has been renovated and we have everything we need at home. I just miss you two children. Come back to your hometown more often to spend time with me and you when you have time. Grandma!" Qiu Dahai smiled with wrinkles all over his face.

The arrival of grandparents brings different joy to the family than usual.

In the next few days, Shanhe and Qiu Chuxi took their grandparents to visit various famous attractions in the city and tasted various delicacies in the city.

The old couple lived happily with their grandchildren. They didn't care where they went or what they ate. As long as they were with their two children, they were very happy!
At the same time, the sales of "Parasite" entered its third week. Due to the increasing number of readers, the influence of "Parasite" continues.

On Friday, Dazhong Daily published a commentator article titled "Looking at the Reality of Capital from "Parasite".

The article first praised the excellence of "Parasite", and then faithfully described the crux of class consolidation in Country M and the current situation of Chinese life in Country M. Finally, the article reiterated the importance of macro-control based on the current development status of China. , the principle of supremacy of capital and market interests must be within the scope of control.

As soon as this article was published, newspapers and periodicals of major state agencies gave comments one after another. The topics discussed ranged from the trend of going abroad to liberalization, from the integration of the world economy to the pros and cons of the political system.

Over the weekend, CCTV's "News Network" also gave nearly a minute to report on the popularity of "Parasite" and the discussions it brought about.

So far, the great discussion of all walks of life triggered by "Parasite" has begun.

The sales of "Parasite" that had plateaued have exploded again. Qu Ling has arranged for additional printings again. There is an endless stream of shipping calls from major bookstores and book sales companies.

In the second week, local newspapers and periodicals also joined the discussion.

"Looking at racial discrimination from "Parasite"..."

"Parasite gives a warning about the tearing apart society caused by the polarization of rich and poor..."

"The current situation of people of color in Europe and the United States..."

...

All kinds of titles make the analysis of class solidification in country M described in "Parasite" clear and logical.

Shanhe looked at the discussion triggered by himself, and was a little dazed in surprise.

This discussion also had a big impact on Shanhe's family. Yu Zhengchong and Qiu Jiang started reading the day's newspapers early in the morning.

"Xiaoqiu, "Parasite" is the source of discussion this time. Look, the topic has become wider and wider. It seems that there are many disadvantages brought about by economic development!" Yu Zhengchong flipped through the newspaper while talking to Qiu Jiang chatted.

Qiu Jiang put down the newspaper in his hand and picked up another one, "Teacher, is Xiaohe's limelight a little too big? To be honest, I was very excited after reading the report in "Xinwen Lianbo" last weekend, but I was a little confused afterwards. perturbed!"

"Times and opportunities have pushed Xiaohe to this point. We as parents will not be able to adapt, let alone Xiaohe! We can't do anything else to help him, we still need to give him more emotional support, so as not to put him under too much pressure!" Yu Zhengchong was inexplicable Said to Qiu Jiang complicatedly.

After hearing this, Qiu Jiang nodded and responded, "What this kid has done these years is incredible. Qu Ling's statement about "Parasite" probably caused a lot of repercussions in Country M!"

"The theme chosen by Xiaohe this time is too in line with the social environment. This is a problem that all mankind must face. Did Qu Ling say when it will be released overseas?" Yu Zheng rushed to Qiu Jiang and asked.

Qiu Jiang refilled the teacher's tea and replied: "It will probably be after the Spring Festival. Scholar Publishing House is doing promotions. It is said that Xiaohe won a bet on M country TV two days ago and let a M country writer appear on TV. Kissed a donkey’s butt in public!”

"There is also this kind of thing. There is such a big difference between country M and China. This kind of thing can be broadcast on TV. Isn't this grandstanding!" Yu Zhengchong exclaimed in disbelief.

"Haha! I also thought it was ridiculous, and asked Xiaohe. Xiaohe said that in foreign countries, this kind of program is called a talk show, and it is very popular with the public. I guess it is similar to cross talk sketches!" Qiu Jiang explained to Yu Zhengchong with a smile.

After Shanhe washed up in the bathroom, his father and teacher dragged him down to the coffee table and chatted about the foreign distribution of "Parasite".

"Xiaohe, has Scholar Publishing House predicted the foreign sales of "Parasite"? Is it more than the previous one?" Yu Zhengchong asked with a smile, "Your dad just told me about the ridiculous things about foreign propaganda!"

Shanhe came to see his father, and replied with a smile: "There are more ways of publicity in foreign countries. Most of their media are in the hands of capital. I don't know the specific sales forecast of "Parasite" in Europe and America, but scholars published The publisher is more optimistic about it, and it shouldn’t be a big problem if it surpasses the previous one!”

"Xiaohe, "Parasite" is over, don't rush to think about the next book, relax, spend more time with your grandparents at home, one piece at a time, the way of civil and martial arts, don't treat yourself as a superman!" Qiu Jiang stood aside Interjected.

Yu Zhengchong also agreed and said: "Your dad is right. I think you can go to school less next semester. You can go see everywhere and travel to great rivers and mountains. In ancient times, scholars had the custom of studying abroad. It is advisable to take a broad view of the scenery. Don't be afraid of the floating clouds covering your eyes!"

Shanhe knew that the elders were worried about him, and nodded in response: "When the work on "Parasite" is almost completed, I want to go to the northwest and experience the scenery of the Hexi Corridor!"

"Mogao Grottoes, the essence of Chinese civilization, is also the witness!" Qiu Jiang inexplicably let out the sigh of a literary youth.

Shanhe looked at the yearning expressions on his father and master's faces, and smiled in his heart. Sure enough, the whole family was born as a literary youth!

"By the way, my "Emergency Room Doctor" will be broadcast soon, it should be tomorrow night!"

Shanhe's words woke the two of them up from their fugue, "So soon, will it start tomorrow night? Then we have to watch it as a family. This is your first TV series!"

On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the discussion caused by "Parasite" in China spread to M country.

Tom Hedi's fulfillment of the bet on NBC's "Late Night Show" has already aroused the crowds of the melon-eaters in M ​​country, and Shanhe's "Parasite" has already left a deep impression on them.

The media in Country M are sensitive to the news of "Parasite".

The next day, the "Washington Post" published an article titled "M country's class solidification sparks ridiculous discussions in China".

The article describes in detail the discussion caused by "Parasite" in China from beginning to end, revealing a sense of disdain and ridicule. The article is full of superiority and regards China's discussion of Country M as a ridiculous self-interest. Hey, is it a joke for a developing country to see a developed country?

The publication of this article allowed Scholar Press to see an opportunity for speculation. The next day, many newspapers and periodicals began to report on the explosive sales of "Parasite" in China and the social repercussions it caused.

In conjunction with the publicity effect of "The Late Show", the topic of class-based racial discrimination and "Parasite" has successfully become a hot topic.

The people of M country who have always had the mentality of "we are the masters of the world" heard that they were being laughed at by a country that they thought was still barbaric. How could they bear this!

For a time, class solidification and racial discrimination were put on the table. Some black groups even held demonstrations holding propaganda posters for "Parasite", demanding that the authorities improve the employment and living conditions of blacks.

Public opinion was successfully directed towards the current living conditions of black people. After all, black riots swept the country in the 90s.

The black movement is an important part of the history of country M. It can be said that since the founding of country M, it has always run through the history of country M.

From the Civil War to the assassination of Martin Luther King, to the black riots in Los Angeles in , racial discrimination has always been one of the main contradictions in country M!

Scholars Publishing House leveraged this contradiction with "Parasite", which was a politically correct behavior in country M, and the public opinion in country M was successfully attracted!
Seeing that the strategy was successful, Scholars Publishing House immediately advanced the plan of listing.

A week later, "Parasite" was released amidst the commotion.

Promotional posters and piles of "Parasite" can be seen in conspicuous places in major bookstores in Europe and the United States.

Various newspapers and periodicals also reported and publicized the launch of "Parasite".

On the first day of sale of "Parasite", it triggered a sales boom in the North American book market. It is not uncommon for people of color to buy books, and many black people even bought dozens of copies!

Brother Black is one of them.

Blake fulfilled his promise to Shanhe, he took his younger brother and moved a whole hundred copies of "Parasite" into the back of the pickup truck.

"Fuck, Yau made it so big that people in the neighborhood protested because of his book! York, I think Yau has the potential to join the gangsters, what do you think?"

York ignored Black and picked up the "Parasite" in his hand to look at it.

The cover has a pure white background, and the Bjork family standing in the middle is so conspicuous.

Opening the title page, there are a few lines of small words on it, thank you York family for accepting me, you are the source of my inspiration, your friends mountains, rivers and hills!
York's eyes were hot, "Blake, Qiu thanked us in the book, take a look!"

Blake took the book and saw Shanhe's words of thanks, "Fuck, fuck!! I just said that Qiu is on our side. We are so brothers. York, I can guarantee you that Qiu definitely has the potential to be the boss in Chinatown!" "

Blake said and suddenly stopped the car, "York, I have to go back, I have to buy another hundred copies, and I want to tell the entire West District that this book was inspired by me, Gray Fang Blake, that's what Qiu said!" "

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The word-of-mouth of "Parasite" broke out on the second day, and amidst the praises, it started a miraculous journey!

(End of this chapter)