Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 564 Unprecedented Support, Lightning-Fast Kneeling Approach of "Nan Fang"

When doing business at Dongda University, entrepreneurs may be illiterate, but they must understand policies and the laws and regulations of their industry.

Policies tell you how to do business and make money, but laws and regulations tell you how to do business "most profitablely"...

No, no, it's the law that tells you what you can't do, and that you'll be fined and even imprisoned!
Therefore, a deep understanding and compliance with industry regulations and policies is a core strategic element for the survival and development of enterprises, which stems from the unique economic and social system and development model of Dongda University.

A successful business leader must be a keen "policy interpreter," deeply understanding policy intentions and acting accordingly. This is the key to transforming business risks into institutional dividends and ensuring the company's steady and long-term development.

On this point, whether it's Caijing, Caixin, or other professional financial media, they all have to acknowledge that Mr. Lu is the richest man in the country.

There are many policies in China concerning the film and cultural industry, but he is usually the most active advocate, and then becomes an implementer, and sometimes even a "participant"!
This is an exaggeration.

Following the 2008 Olympics, as a recognition of Lu Kuan, the chief director who made unparalleled contributions, the national policy and regulation "Film Promotion Law" appointed him as the director of its expert advisory committee; (Chapter 466)
In 2009, the "Cultural Industry Revitalization Plan" was introduced, and the country has attached increasing importance to the economic and social benefits of the cultural industry, represented by the film industry.

Thus, the Beiping Film Festival project came into being. Boss Lu, as the vice chairman of the film festival, offered suggestions and began to associate with Deputy Prefect Cai. (Chapter 543)
It wasn't until early 2010 that the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Prosperity and Development of the Film Industry" was issued.

What is the relationship between these three important legislative announcements and guiding opinions issued in 08, 09, and 10? What is the current view of the government on the film industry?
On the evening of the 30th, Lu Kuan, who had returned to his motherland and family, turned on his computer and posted a Weibo. Of course, he didn't pay attention to the noisy chatter that he had expected, as those great scholars would debate the classics for him.

Instead, as an ordinary Chinese director, he briefly interpreted the "three-pronged policy" and excitedly appealed to his industry colleagues, looking forward to the future of Chinese cinema:

When I received the news of the release of the "Opinions," I was standing on the set of the filming location for "Ball Lightning" in Vancouver.

A cold wind, carrying moisture from the Pacific Ocean, swept in, and on the monitor, there was a shot of young Chen Guang staring at "ball lightning".

As the ashes swirled amidst the interplay of toner and special effects, my phone buzzed with good news from industry colleagues and friends.

Mayor Cai, President Han, Teacher Tian, ​​Principal Zhang, Director Yi Mou, Ang Lee, teachers from Beijing Film Academy, directors and actors from Wenjie Wuyue, and even sixth-generation directors like Section Chief Jia, whom I hadn't contacted for some time, all communicated and exchanged ideas with each other for a long time via phone and text message.

It's clear that everyone who cares about Chinese films is very excited about this news.

It can be said that the Film Industry Promotion Law is the legislative foundation, the Cultural Industry Revitalization Plan is a strategic upgrade, and the Guiding Opinions are the concrete implementation.

This is a complete closed loop from macro-level legislation to meso-level strategy and then to micro-level operation.

The Promotion Law establishes the status and rules of the industry from a legal perspective;

The revitalization plan incorporates film into the national economic strategy, giving it a new mission to boost domestic demand.

The "Guiding Opinions" provide actionable solutions, such as the construction of urban cinemas and digital transformation.

These three factors together signify that the country's approach to the film industry has shifted from "laissez-faire" to a new stage of "top-level design and systematic support."

Since the beginning of the millennium, the first decade of the 21st century has witnessed the rapid development of Chinese cinema, achieving unprecedented prosperity in terms of scale, subject matter, and international influence.

As an ordinary Chinese filmmaker, I am delighted to see this "Opinion" issued as "Ball Lightning" wraps up filming and "Avatar" sweeps the globe.

Everything is ready, the east wind has arrived.

Fellow industry colleagues, this is the era we've been waiting for. Let's strive together!
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After so many years of fighting alone, Lu Kuan finally saw the day when his personal ambitions aligned with the national trend and the tide of history, which naturally made the time traveler quite happy.

Moreover, at a time when he is leading film projects such as "The Book of Peace," "Ball Lightning," and "The Wandering Earth," which aim to promote Chinese culture overseas, the issuance of the "Opinions" is a real policy support that can alleviate a lot of the burden on enterprises.

On the morning of February 1st, Mr. Lu attended a meeting held by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television to discuss the implementation of the "Opinions". The meeting was chaired by the deputy director in charge of film, and the heads of state-owned film studios such as China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and Xi'an Film Group were all present, creating a lively atmosphere.

The relevant departments first provided a detailed interpretation of the specific provisions and key points of the "Opinions," emphasizing the construction of digital cinemas in towns and cities, the promotion of film digitization, rural film screening projects, and production mechanisms that encourage outstanding creations.

The heads of various state-owned film groups then reported on their preliminary implementation plans. For example, China Film Group emphasized its plan to accelerate the construction and renovation of modern multiplex cinemas across the country by uniting multiple capital sources. It also mentioned the timetable for the digital upgrade of the distribution and screening process, and followed the example of Golden Harvest to put the construction of IMAX on the agenda.

Shanghai Film Group introduced its plan to integrate its creative resources, establish a special support fund for major themes and young directors, and strive to build a more professional film and television production service system, aiming to attract domestic and foreign co-production projects and learn from industry leader Wenjie Films.
Based on its own regional characteristics, Xi'an Film Group proposed to explore the rich cultural resources of western China, build an outdoor shooting base, and implement a talent training program to cultivate a professional team familiar with the industrial process of filmmaking, such as the cooperation with Fan Bingbing, president of Wuyue Culture, who is currently the deputy head of the actors' group.

But all the discussions eventually culminated in a piece of news that brought considerable joy to everyone:

The organization has decided to begin planning and advancing the listing process of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group this year, with the goal of listing on the secondary market within five years, i.e., in 2014.

In their previous lives, both companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in August 2016, which was undoubtedly closely related to the butterfly effect caused by the time traveler.

He can't change the world, but he can change some of the historical processes of Han Kuo-yu, China Film Group, and even Chinese cinema.

This news was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. Not only were the two largest state-owned film companies, China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group, honored, but all other state-owned film studios also shared in the glory.

Having policies means having support and subsidies; who wouldn't be happy? Especially today, when people are filled with anxiety after being swayed by "Avatar."

Mr. Lu, the boss, also spoke at the meeting, but he was more pragmatic and kept asking for policy support.

For example, relaxed censorship requirements for science fiction films, tax rebates and export of imported special effects technology, efficient green channels for the approval of co-productions, and policy support for cinemas with top-tier projection equipment such as IMAX.

These were among the suggestions he made when participating in the formulation of the Film Promotion Law.

Prior to this industry conference chaired by the relevant authorities, there was a lot of online discussion about the rampant spread of "Avatar" and whether "Lu Kuan is a savior or a traitor."
Following the release of the "Opinions" and the suggestions put forward by Lu Kuan himself, the online debate has become increasingly divided into two camps.

One faction continues the narratives of Nan Fang, Gong Zhi, and Hong Kong and Taiwan tabloids, labeling the time travelers' opportunistic approach to Avatar as reactionary.

However, many neutral observers and supporters are even more convinced today that his policies and guidelines have always been correct and reasonable.

As for the many opinions he raised with relevant departments, it is true that he tailored and sought benefits for himself and the industry, but these are also concrete policies to promote the industrialization of Chinese films in a down-to-earth manner, and there is nothing wrong with them.

Because this is the right path for the future development of Chinese films, there is nothing that cannot be discussed with others.

For example, with the support for IMAX theaters, you're all envious of how much money Wenjie has made in just a few months. Why not give them some support and let everyone do it together?

For example, regarding the censorship requirements for science fiction films, if you want to compete with "Avatar," you should at least give domestic directors the opportunity to approve and film such projects, right?
For example, a green channel for co-productions would be even more significant for Chinese films and culture to go global. We can't expect to keep relying on co-productions by simply piecing together various projects, can we?
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Until 7:30 p.m., hundreds of millions of viewers across the country were watching the live broadcast on television. As a core policy, the newly issued "Opinions" naturally became the focus of the reports.

As a result, many parents across China started calling out to their children or young family members who weren't used to watching the serialized news:

Isn't this Lu Kuan, the richest man you've been arguing about online? And the husband of your idol Liu Yifei?

The older generation of grandparents and parents don't watch movies or surf the internet, so their knowledge of him is limited to the labels of "richest man," "Olympic director," or "Liu Yifei's husband."

The washing machine is finally working properly; it can even get some of my wife's data usage now, even though it's mostly invalid data from old folks.

The highly authoritative news reports conveyed a great deal of information; even just the fleeting glimpse of Mr. Lu's seat in the eyes of the entire nation conveyed a very strong message.

Grandparents, wanting to find topics to chat about with their grandchildren, started telling stories:
“Look, Lu Kuan is sitting second to the left and right of the bureau chief, next to Lao Cai. In terms of rank alone, he’s already enjoying the benefits of a high-ranking official.”

“Logically speaking, a private entrepreneur like him shouldn’t be in this position, but the government has to be polite and respectful to artists and intellectuals! It’s like when your brother-in-law comes to your house for dinner, the son-in-law is the most important person, and he usually sits at the head table or is the host next to the elders.”

"The same logic applies to this road. He's the only private entrepreneur present as an advisor and guest, and he's also giving a speech. How could he not be seated in the head seat? It proves that the country values ​​him highly!"

This was followed by several subtle yet meaningful shots of Boss Lu appearing multiple times in a three-minute news broadcast, second only to a handful of leaders in his speeches.

Just as these laundry detergents and enthusiastic netizens excitedly shared online after listening to their elders' conversations and explanations:
We don't know if Lu Kuan is the savior of Chinese cinema, but he is definitely not a traitor. Have you ever seen a traitor directly taken to the highest authority in the film industry?
This is like stumbling upon the White Tiger Hall by mistake!
Thus, the familiar plot of public-spirited mad dogs barking collapsed particularly quickly this time, soon entering the stage of "the vast ocean of people's war." Before Cheng Qingsong and others could face the final judgment of "Lu Xijin" and others, they were already being scolded by the onlookers until they were dizzy and confused.

"They've been crying wolf for years, and they've prepared to fight the wolf. Who can you lapdogs blame for not taking it seriously? We're specifically criticizing Japanese-funded and coal-funded companies like Chengtian and LeTV Culture."

"Who are the real compradors and who are the fake foreign devils? Are they those who sell all the copyrights overseas and only do revenue sharing business, or are they like Lu Kuan who grit their teeth and build their own system, thinking about taking culture overseas? Anyone with eyes can see it! I'm talking about you, Jiang Mouqiang from Hong Kong!"

"What I find strange is that recently, many of the people criticizing washing machines are users who use traditional Chinese characters. Where did these retro tribes come from? I'm guessing a lot of ex-Kinmen descendants have come here after their true colors were exposed." (Chapter 542)
"We support him, not because of personality cult, but because we support what he does! What Chinese cinema lacks is not keyboard warriors who hurl insults, but hard-working pragmatists like him!"

"The washing machine has no other flaws except for the premature use of the 'Golden Basin Washing' function. Don't be ridiculous."

The official certification and recognition seem to have completely dispelled this minor public opinion storm that even Lu himself didn't pay much attention to. The official attitude has been made clear, so why bring up the "traitor" claim?
Nanfang and Gongzhi's orderly and strategic retreat signaled the failure of their first public opinion offensive of the new year.

Why do they keep repeating the same pattern? Their behavioral logic is actually quite simple:
They make money from overseas foundations and other industry competitors in China, but at the cost of losing their own journalistic impartiality with every instance of "unreasonable behavior."

However, what's quite cunning is that both Nanfang and Gongzhi understand the concept of sustainable development.

Before engaging in these large business ventures, they also use a lot of inexpensive and genuine news and real-world concerns to build their reputation and attract users.

These are merely consumables they use to offset their purpose of spreading fake news.

As long as there's no major collapse, or even just a minor one, publicly punishing some overly outrageous editors or interns is enough—a light slap on the wrist.

This process is repeated time and again, and it always works.

However, as the clamor subsided, these agitators did not expect that this attack would be met with a nuclear-level response!

On the morning of February 8, 2010, leaders of the State Council attended the "Experience Exchange Meeting on Cultural System Reform" and delivered an important speech.

He pointed out that the film industry is an important carrier of cultural soft power, and it is essential to adhere to the correct direction, improve the quality of creation, and accelerate the industrialization process.

During a break in the meeting, when discussing the recent booming development of the film industry, he specifically cited Comrade Lu Kuan as an example, offering a warm and insightful comment.

He said:
"Filmmakers like Comrade Lu Kuan are a valuable asset to our country. He not only has artistic pursuits and has won international awards to bring glory to the country, but more importantly, he has a strong sense of patriotism in serving the country through industry."

"He actively introduced advanced foreign technologies, not to copy them verbatim, but to digest and absorb them, laying the foundation for the modernization of our own film industry. Such versatile talents, who understand both art and technology and can also think about the future of Chinese culture from the perspective of the global market, are exactly what we urgently need for the great development and prosperity of our culture today."

"For such artists and entrepreneurs, departments at all levels should provide them with strong legal and compliant support, and create a better environment and conditions for them to focus on their creative work and work diligently."

shock!
The news brief was issued at 10:00 AM. At 10:10 AM, the office phone of Yang Feng, chairman of Nanfang Newspaper Group, suddenly rang.

Still unaware of what was going on, Lao Yang was about to exchange a few pleasantries with his secretary when he heard the cold and brief voice of the Guangdong leader on the other end of the receiver: "Come to the audit office immediately."

Yes! I'll be right there!

Old Yang paused for a moment, then left in his suit and tie, using the information relayed by his office director in the car to find out what had happened.

This is a really big problem.

He never interferes with his subordinates' work in specific matters. News should be diverse and colorful, but everything should be done in moderation.

He won't interfere too much as long as it's within the rules.

As a result, Nanfang has become the number one newspaper group in the country. Last year, the group's total revenue from advertising alone reached 20 billion yuan, which is quite a miracle in the current era of the continuous decline of print media.

Where does the revenue come from? As mentioned above.

In the past, given the nature of that richest man, he was never willing to engage in any verbal battles with the media. At most, he would send out his subordinates, such as Hu Xijin, to exchange words, and that would be it.

This time, it's one thing to receive direct support from the film management department, but how did it escalate to this level of public support?
It made his eyes widen in fury.

An hour later, Yang Feng sat upright in the leader's office like a primary school student, listening to the instructions with a solemn expression.

The office was so quiet you could hear the ticking of the clock on the wall. The leader didn't slam his fist on the table, but every word he spoke carried immense weight: "Old Yang, you're a veteran in propaganda, so there are some things you can say without fear of punishment. I understand that principle as well as you do. But you need to be even more clear about the situation and stay on the right track!"

"Comrade Lu Kuan's actions have been fully affirmed by the higher authorities. What you're doing is disrupting the overall cultural industry work and undermining the country's grand strategy! You're a veteran comrade, why do I have to teach you this now?"

The leader's opening two sentences had already sent chills down his spine, but the private warnings uttered behind closed doors after the secretary was signaled to leave were even more ruthless and precise, making him fully realize the seriousness of the situation.

Even though this person was just one of his supervisors, he was also his new superior after the newspaper industry's restructuring.

On the way back, Yang Feng, his face ashen, dialed the group's editorial office, his voice laced with suppressed rage: "Pass the word down: within one hour, all middle-level and above managers and heads of all subsidiary newspapers must be online for a meeting! Not a single one is allowed to take leave; even if your own parents were dead, you'd still have to be on the meeting!"

Once the video conferencing system connected, the screen was filled with anxious faces. Yang Feng didn't mince words and got straight to the point:
"I know you are the heroes of the newspaper industry! Despite the impact of the internet, our group's revenue remained strong last year, and I acknowledge that!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone sharp: "But don't forget, besides being the chairman, I also represent books! I think you understand what that means!"

"The press has freedom, but it also has discipline! Criticism is welcome, but it must be based on facts. We apologize if we're wrong. But next time, please be clear about what you should say and when you should say it!"

He then announced the disciplinary decision without hesitation: "After deliberation by the Group's Archives Committee, it has been decided that Xiao Rui is removed from his position as editor-in-chief of the *Nanfang Metropolitan Daily* and transferred to the position of deputy director of the Group's Publishing Research Office. Regarding Comrade Lu Kuan, who served as the duty editor, responsible editor, reporter, and layout editor for the four controversial reports..."

"Leave no one alive! All of them must be double-opened!"

The online meeting room was deathly silent; no one dared to utter a sound.

After the meeting, Xiao Rui, who was at headquarters and had already been dismissed, walked into Yang Feng's office with red eyes: "Chairman Yang, I was promoted by you, so I have no objection to how you deal with me. But what about those young people under you... could you please be lenient?"

Yang Feng closed his eyes wearily and shook his head: "I know you feel wronged. But this time is different. Before, at most the People's Daily published an article to refute it, but this time... no one expected that the leader would personally set the tone. There's no other way, someone has to take responsibility."

Seeing the editor-in-chief of the Nanfang Metropolitan Daily, whom he had always admired and entrusted with important responsibilities, leave looking dejected, Old Yang sighed silently in his heart.

Regardless of anything else, throughout history, the media and newspapers have never been too critical of someone who holds the title of the richest person.

Because everyone has a dark side and will resent the rich, and even the richest person doesn't necessarily have any legitimate capital to protect themselves. So what if we criticize them?
It's not illegal, and you can make money from it.

Just like what Lao Yang said in the meeting, "Criticism is acceptable, and apologies are acceptable if you are wrong." They themselves uphold the shameless spirit of "I was wrong, but I will do it again next time!"

But this excessively young tycoon was someone even a veteran journalist who had spent decades working in the system couldn't quite understand.

Whether you talk about the achievements at the Olympics or the previous donations of buildings and money, the country has given corresponding recognition and rewards, and has not mistreated the heroes.

But this time it was a "routine" test of public opinion that he tacitly approved, so why did it provoke such a severe and swift warning and response?

What kind of extraordinary power does this richest man possess that allows him to receive public praise and support, especially at this particular time?

"Hey!" Old Yang slammed his teacup down on the table, thinking to himself, "With this level of support, Lu Kuan must have brought back an American aircraft carrier!"

This was obviously a joke, but it made Old Yang, who still wanted to stay in his position until retirement or even a promotion, have to be more thorough in his "personal criticism and comments" later on.

Giving up is impossible; the responsibility of journalists is to criticize current affairs and make the country and society better.

Besides, is being the boss of a newspaper group really that easy?
If you want your subordinates to perform well and make your position more secure, can you just not feed them?
These attacks and smears against the richest man are nothing but fodder. From Japan and South Korea to Hong Kong and Taiwan, most of them are his mainland competitors. They are all trying to bring him down.

But now, the only ones in China who dare to speak out are Nan Fang and some "conscientious free media people." They can't give up this business, because it involves tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of yuan in advertising and sponsorship every year!

As long as one maintains proper boundaries when dealing with those whom the richest man and some sponsors dislike, there is no real risk involved.
But if the group's performance declines significantly, there are plenty of people eyeing his position who want to take it over. If they come up, will they stop taking orders from this richest man?

Same, no difference.

From the news broadcast of the leader's speech to Chairman Yang of Nanfang being given a detailed lecture, and then to the release of the group's handling notice, it only took 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Around 12:30 pm, just as people across the country were leisurely having lunch and wrapping up their online discussions about Boss Lu, a "self-reproach edict" from Nanfang's official Weibo account attracted great attention.

[Explanation Regarding Some Recent Reports in This Newspaper]

Recently, our newspaper and its affiliated media outlets have failed to fully adhere to the spirit of journalistic professionalism in their reports concerning Mr. Lu Kuan. Some of their statements and comments were not based on comprehensive facts, and there were deviations in their handling of the scope of their reports. As a result, they have failed to play a positive role in guiding public opinion, which has objectively caused trouble for Mr. Lu Kuan and is not entirely in line with the current national policy of vigorously developing and prospering the cultural industry.

The group takes this matter very seriously and has conducted a thorough review. We will learn from this experience, standardize our news gathering and editing processes, and adhere to a more objective, fair, and rational approach to reporting, striving to convey more positive energy.

Thank you for your oversight!
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Nanfang's official Weibo account seemed to have dropped a "reconciliation bomb," but its carefully chosen wording was nothing short of a white flag raised by netizens and Lu Kuan's supporters who had been waiting for a long time.

Instantly, the comment section of this Weibo post turned into a sea of ​​joy, with countless people putting down their chopsticks and grabbing their rice bowls to "check in and commemorate" the moment, a mix of sarcastic remarks and triumphant cheers.

"Tsk tsk tsk, 'failed to fully adhere to,' 'deviation in the grasp of standards'... Nan Nan's self-criticism is just like her report, full of flexible bottom lines and precise deviations."

"A heavy blow in the morning, a kneeling and sliding spree at noon—the internet only gets interesting when the washing machine returns to China."

"Let me translate: Sorry, I'll do it again next time (but I'll be more discreet)!"

"This incident has almost scared Nan Fang out of his guts and his limits. As long as it's not a big shot who speaks, I'll still curse. If a big shot opens his mouth, even a temporary worker can have his legs broken."

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The prophetic statement that "a temporary worker broke a leg" came true very quickly. Almost as soon as everyone was still digesting the meaning of the first statement, Nanfang's official Weibo account released another announcement that was completely different and had a cold, hard tone:

[Decision Regarding the Handling of Relevant Responsible Personnel]

In light of the serious misleading statements in recent reports, the Group's Archives Committee, after an emergency meeting, decided to take the following actions against the responsible personnel in order to uphold journalistic discipline and strengthen guidance management:

I. Comrade Xiao Rui is relieved of his post as editor-in-chief of the Nanfang Metropolitan Daily and transferred to the position of deputy director of the Group's Publishing Research Office.

Second, the following individuals involved in this series of reports will be subject to serious disciplinary action: termination of their employment contracts, removal from their records, and expulsion from all employment relationships.

The above decision shall take effect immediately.

This is to inform you.

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The second notice was strongly worded and carried extremely severe punishment, in stark contrast to the more euphemistic wording of the first notice.

Clearly, the first point is intended for the outside world, especially for Lu Kuan and his supporters, as well as ordinary readers, to show an attitude of admitting mistakes;
The second point is a thorough statement to the higher management, aiming to quickly draw a line, demonstrate a swift and decisive determination to rectify the situation, and prove with the most resolute action that it has completely severed ties with the mistakes.

See? We've already dealt with all the people who made the mistakes; the cancer has been eradicated!
The reason for sending the two statements separately is simply to sever the causal relationship between them in a self-deceiving manner.

We are the glorious Nanfang Group Army! We will never bow down to the evil forces of the richest man!
Apologizing is because we made a mistake, which is a reflection of our noble character. However, internal disciplinary action is only to be responsible to our superiors and has nothing to do with us!

The internet instantly became a sea of ​​joy.

By this point, only a few persistent Hong Kong and Taiwan newspapers were still making noise, while no domestic media, whether public or private, dared to say another word.

In fact, amidst the overwhelming barrage of ridicule directed at Nan Fang by the public, there was a small detail that was overlooked and forgotten:

Cheng Qingsong, who was to become the assistant director of the 2010 Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, voluntarily resigned and temporarily closed his Weibo account.

Perhaps he was afraid that his sharp tongue might get him into trouble again...

He and Nan Fang shared the same thought: there are no evergreen figures in politics, and we really don't believe that you, the washing machine, can always control everything.

A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years; let's wait and see. Being pragmatic is not shameful.

Of course, none of the Hong Kong and Taiwan media, Nanfang, public opinion groups, or the general public involved in this matter could know or guess the reason for the official's stern and swift response this time.

It was because of the confidential information that Xiao Liu brought back on his private plane;
This is also because the country should give patriots the respect and preferential treatment they deserve.

Even though he himself didn't take it seriously at all from beginning to end, and even his own "road enthusiast" Lao Hu only took a chance to ride the wave of popularity at the end of the battle.

On February 12, 2010, Wenjie officially released an announcement, and after a noisy discussion, continued to focus on "the bright moon shining over the great river".

Dear movie fans, as the nation issues the "Guiding Opinions" to vigorously develop the film and cultural industries, Wenjie Holdings actively responds to the policy call and, driven by both industrialization and internationalization, will continue to contribute its industrial strength to fully promote the upgrading of China's film industry.

As the year draws to a close, our company warmly congratulates the success of "Inception," an film co-invested by North American investment firms and starring Ms. Su Chang, which has grossed over 1.8 million RMB in its first 10 days of release in mainland China! Since its release, the film has grossed over 3 million USD worldwide!
Actress Su Chang plays a Chinese-American architecture genius from Harvard University who teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio to construct a multi-layered dream world. Her performance precisely interprets the contradiction between the character's rationality and sensibility. In particular, the scene of "the infinite extension of the Hall of Mirrors" perfectly blends the dream architect's creativity with Eastern wisdom. Director Nolan commented that she "broke the stereotypes that some Western audiences have about Asian actors."

The film will be nominated for prestigious awards including the 2011 Oscars and Prelude Awards, the Saturn Awards, and the BAFTA Awards. Stay tuned!

We also wish Su Chang continued success on the international stage in the future, and hope she will use her superb acting skills to convey the unique charm of Eastern culture.

We hope that she will use "Inception" as a starting point to become a bridge connecting Chinese and Western film cultures, and win more respect and recognition for Chinese actors in the global film industry.

May she continue to break through on her artistic path, create more memorable characters, and write a new chapter in the internationalization of Chinese cinema!
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The announcement was instantly flooded with comments, from fans of Su Chang, Liu Yifei and her group of friends, to supporters of Wenjie, and netizens who had nothing to vent about the temporary end of the Nanfang controversy.

Xiao Liu's photos and comments firmly occupied the top spot on the hot comment list, helping netizens distinguish between her true best friend and her previous "fake best friends" with just one Weibo post.

This top-tier actress, who remained calm and silent even when her husband was being criticized by Nan Fang and Gong Zhi, has now written a deeply emotional essay:
Congratulations to Changchang on her perfect performance in Inception! Thank you to director Nolan, Leo, and all the cast and crew for bringing us such a wonderful film.

I met you only three months later than I met Lu Kuan.

I can still recall the scene when we shared a box of ice cream in "The Story of a Noble Family" when I was fifteen. At that time, I was Bai Xiuzhu and you were the Eighth Miss.

In "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", I am Wang Yuyan and you are Tianshan Tonglao. In "Zhu Xian", I am Lu Xueqi and you are Tian Ling'er.

From the time we first met when I was fifteen to now, when I am a mother, time seems to have only made a slight crease on us, but has never really taken anything away.

We both grew up in single-parent families, like two vines carefully huddling together for warmth, understanding the importance of companionship more than anyone else.

Those nights spent sharing our secrets under the covers, those mornings of encouraging each other on set, those moments of wiping away each other's tears—these have already woven the threads of our lives together in close harmony.

You were there for all my embarrassing, vibrant, and even seemingly insignificant yet shining moments in my life.

You witnessed my timidity and courage, my dependence and independence, and the entire process of my journey from dating to marriage to becoming a mother. I am so lucky to have you by my side and to have so many lovely girlfriends by my side.

Once again, I offer you this hug that spans many years and is filled with all my gratitude and pride.

Congratulations on your achievements through your talent and hard work! Love you!
This short essay brought "Xiaoyu," who usually enjoyed teasing the richest man's wife, to tears. She typed a few lines, then quickly deleted them, leaving only a single "I love you too" and a dozen exclamation marks in her reply.

In this life, Su Chang is indeed someone who has personally experienced and accompanied Xiao Liu through all the major events in his life.

Whether it was when the inexperienced Liu Xiaolv asked her to be his informant in the underworld, or when he told her with tears in his eyes in bed that he was going to "break out of the frame," or that eighteenth birthday that was destined to leave an indelible mark on her life...

The person who stayed up all night editing and secretly sneaked backstage to play her the confession video was Su Chang;

The person who watched her flee Fangfei Garden with a heart full of despair was also Su Chang.

The latter, starting from the age of fifteen, watched her best friend grow from a naive and innocent fairy into a leading lady in both love and career.

Now she has become the envy of countless women, the mother of two incredibly adorable babies, and the only woman in the world for whom a time traveler would willingly submit.

Time flies, and they have grown from childhood companions to the prime of their youth, like two trees growing side by side, their roots intertwined, but their branches reaching towards their respective skies.

She is an ever-present footnote in her grand life, and she is the gentlest backdrop to her dazzling career.

The two girls who emerged from "The Story of Gold" together are now both Berlin Film Festival Best Actress and the leading actress of the new generation;

She is the fourth Chinese actress to officially enter Hollywood, following Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Liu Yifei, and ranks first among the four little actresses.

The most touching friendship in the world is witnessing each other grow from naivety to brilliance, becoming the most enduring scenery in each other's lives in the long river of time.

We've been waiting and waiting, and spring is just around the corner. The Year of the Tiger is here!

(End of this chapter)