This director lacks vision.

Chapter 229 Aesthetics of Violence
On July 28th, Jiang Yifeng arrived at the company and had just returned to his office after the morning meeting when Shu Chang walked in.

The saying that "redness nourishes the body" is not without reason.

Shu Chang already had a good audience appeal, having accumulated experience from numerous TV dramas.

After the first season of Sisters Who Make Waves and the hit show Back to 20, her popularity and status have reached the top tier.

With the addition of various press releases and publicity from Fengxing Media, Shu Chang is now riding high on her success.

Among the actresses born in 85, her popularity is not much less than Liu Yifei's, and her status is almost surpassing hers, after all, movies are still more prestigious than TV series.

Next, Shu Chang will return to her 20s and be nominated for the Huabiao Awards and the Golden Rooster Awards. She should be able to get at least two Best Actress nominations.

With some resources and maneuvering, Fengxing Media might be able to secure the Best Actress award.

After all, her performance in "Back to 20" was indeed very good, and the role also provided room for her to perform.

Once they win the award, their status will rise even higher.

Despite her petite stature, Shu Chang exudes energy and confidence. Her spirit is boundless, and she radiates vitality.

Although her appearance hasn't changed much, her aura has become stronger, making her more attractive.

Nowadays, Shu Chang has absolutely no intention of getting plastic surgery.

Therefore, encountering a mentor is especially important for one's development.

With the help of a benefactor, and by taking one or two crucial steps in the right direction, everything can be completely different.

"Dear Director Jiang, I'm going to film 'Back to Field' the day after tomorrow. Can you come with me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yifeng was a little surprised. He asked, "Why do you want me to come along? With you and Huang Xiaoming, the guest lineup is already very strong."

The male lead in "Love is Not Blind" was ultimately chosen by Huang Xiaoming after the audition.

As long as the leader isn't greasy, his acting skills are still fine.

In addition, his high profile also benefits the film's box office performance.

Shu Chang sat down next to Jiang Yifeng and said in a coquettish tone, "The movie 'Love is Not Blind' is very important to me, so please help me promote it!"
This is my first time recording a reality show like this, and I'm not sure what to expect.

With you by my side, I have a pillar of support, and I'm not afraid of anything.

Love is indeed very important to Shu Chang.

If this movie is successful, then Shu Chang will have firmly established herself in the film industry, and she will be inundated with film offers in the future.

Jiang Yifeng thought for a moment and said, "Let's forget about it. The post-production work for Lost in Thailand isn't finished yet, and there are a lot of things to do at the company."

Shu Chang remained calm upon hearing this. She took out a photo and said with a smile, "Not only can Qianqian be paired with Yang Caiyu, but I can too."

Jiang Yifeng looked at the photo in Shu Chang's hand; it was a composite of two photos.

On the left is a classic photo of Shu Chang and Liu Xiaoli, and on the right is a new photo of Shu Chang and Yang Caiyu imitating this classic photo.

Shu Chang is meticulous and conscientious in her work, and her imitation is spot on.

When these two photos are combined and compared side-by-side, they look about 70-80% similar.

Jiang Yifeng smiled and asked, "Does Qianqian know you're doing this?"

"It's no big deal if you know, I've already recognized Aunt Liu as my godmother."

"Godmother? You always have so many ideas!"

Hearing Jiang Yifeng's praise, Shu Chang smiled smugly.

She continued to plead, "Just come on the show with me! The first episode of 'Back to Field' is very important. If you participate, it will help the show get off to a good start."

That's where Shu Chang's brilliance lies.

If it were an ordinary woman, she would definitely bring up the matter of Jiang Yifeng eliminating Song Zuer from the two choices.

After all, Jiang Yifeng's choice of Tian Qianwei over Song Zuer was a blatant disregard for Shu Chang's feelings.

But Shu Chang never mentions this.

Even when Song Zuer complained to her, she only scolded Song Zuer for being ignorant.

Shu Chang is very clear about what she relies on for her current success. Whether it's in her relationship or her career, she leans towards Jiang Yifeng.

Jiang Yifeng took Shu Chang's photo, shook it, and joked, "How about adding a Qianqian?"

Shu Chang immediately said, "No problem, I'll take care of things with Xixi. I can play sisters with Xixi."

"Okay then, I'll go with you the day after tomorrow."

After receiving Jiang Yifeng's promise, Shu Chang kissed him and left happily.

She had just left when Wu Jing walked in.

"President Jiang, have you read the fan fiction I'm serializing on Weibo?"

Seeing Wu Jing's expectant look, Jiang Yifeng said truthfully, "I haven't seen it. I haven't had time to look at the Pacific Rim fan fiction contest lately."

"What, you can write novels?"

Wu Jing chuckled and said, "My writing is a bit rough, but I still have some ideas in my head."

He took out a stack of printed papers from the file bag, handed them to Jiang Yifeng, and said, "This is a fan fiction I wrote. It tells the story of Jiang Ning being a top soldier in the army before he participated in the mecha test."

I gave this fanfiction a name: "Wolf Warrior".

You said before that if I had any ideas about making a movie, I could ask you for help.

Now I want to turn this fanfiction into a movie.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yifeng took the materials from Wu Jing and began to read them.

This fan fiction is similar to the plot of the previous "Wolf Warrior" series.

Jiang Ning, a top soldier, openly defied his superiors' orders and shot and killed rioters. He was almost discharged from the army, but was eventually recruited into the special forces to carry out secret missions.

The plot is simple, and the protagonist is a bit chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), which aligns with Wu Jing's aesthetic.

Seeing that Jiang Yifeng put down his script and drank tea without saying anything, Wu Jing quickly said, "My fanfiction has been serialized on Weibo for a week and has received a lot of positive reviews, accumulating over 300,000 likes."

Jiang Yifeng took out his phone and opened Weibo. Wu Jing's fanfiction, posted in seven separate Weibo posts, had received a total of over 300,000 likes, which wasn't considered high.

After all, he's a celebrity, with millions of followers on Weibo.

“You can make a movie out of this script, but don’t do it under the guise of fan fiction,” Jiang Yifeng said. “The way your protagonist acts is quite different from Jiang Ning’s, so there’s no need to use fan fiction. Besides, the script’s positioning is problematic.”

Wu Jing asked, "What's the problem?"

"The positioning is unclear. Your script follows the formula of kung fu movies, but the protagonist is a top soldier, and there is too little description of military operations."

Wu Jing scratched her head and said embarrassedly, "I don't know much about military matters, so I'm afraid I might have made a mistake."

Jiang Yifeng said, "Then go and find out more. Your script would be better positioned as a military action film."

I suggest you go to the military to experience life there, train for at least six months, get a clear understanding of the situation, and then come back to make movies.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jing nodded and said slyly, "Then can I become a contracted director with Fengxing Media first?"

Wu Jing wasn't stupid; she only had a guarantee after signing the "Wolf Warrior" project contract.

Otherwise, if I go to the military for six months of training and then come back and can't film the project, I'll just end up catching shrimp.

"Signing the contract is no problem."

As soon as Jiang Yifeng finished speaking, the system sent a notification.

[Work: Pacific Rim Season 1]

Production quality: 4 stars. A special effects drama that blends science fiction and fantasy. The script has some logical flaws, but the setting is relatively complete. The special effects are already world-class in the TV drama field.

This drama not only provides viewers with exciting sensory stimulation, but also has some connotations and themes, which can resonate with the audience's emotions.

Overall, it is a well-made special effects drama.

Revenue: 4 stars. It once again set a new record for the price of Chinese TV dramas going overseas, with an overall return rate of over 100% and an absolute profit of over 1 million yuan, laying a solid foundation for the development of related products.

Impact of the work: 5 stars. The total number of views of the entire series on Sohu Video and YouTube platforms exceeds 10 billion, and it has been broadcast on TV stations in many countries and regions overseas.

The series became popular in the Pan-Asian region and had a significant international impact. It also attracted some attention in Europe and America, allowing more people to learn about the mythical creatures and related culture from the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Overall rating: 4 stars, rewarding 2 excellent draw chances / 6 regular draw chances.

Shall we start the prize draw now?

The first season of Pacific Rim achieved blockbuster status in terms of total viewership and ratings across various television stations, but its overall performance was not as good as The Hunt.

Hunting is, after all, a work that leans towards realism. It can generate buzz and spark controversy, making it easy for it to go viral.

Pacific Rim is a completely new story, and being its first season, it's normal that its overall reception wasn't as good as The Hunt.

However, this IP has huge potential and its commercial value is much higher than that of hunting.

After all, this is just the beginning.

The system gave the Pacific Rim a 4-star rating, which Jiang Yifeng was already very satisfied with.

He chatted with Wu Jing for a couple of minutes, then sent him away.

After closing the office door, Jiang Yifeng decided to draw a prize.

[Congratulations, host! You have drawn the blue item "Beauty Potion".]

[Beauty potion: After taking it, it can appropriately enhance one's appearance and increase personal charm according to individual physical characteristics.]

In the first lottery draw, I won a bottle of beauty potion.

My luck wasn't very good.

Jiang Yifeng went to the restroom to wash his hands and then drew the prize again.

[Congratulations, host, you have drawn the white talent "Violent Aesthetics".]

[Violence Aesthetics: You can present violent elements from novels, films, television dramas, games, or other art forms in a more perfect way, giving the audience the greatest sensory stimulation.]

Perhaps because I won a golden talent in the last lottery, the odds of winning today have returned to the average.

Two excellent draws yielded the blue item "Beauty Potion" and the white talent "Violent Aesthetics".

Fortunately, both prizes are quite useful.

Beauty potions can not only make the women around you more beautiful, but also make them more loyal.

A talent for violent aesthetics can effectively enhance Jiang Yifeng's directing abilities.

John Woo started his career with this talent and rose to become a top Hollywood director.

Takeshi Kitano, Quentin Tarantino, and the Wachowski brothers (sisters) who directed The Matrix series all succeeded through their violent aesthetics.

Regardless, violence is a form of violence that can effectively stimulate the senses of the audience.

Ordinary people's lives are mundane and even dull, and everyone wants to see something exciting to add some color to their lives.

Violent aesthetics is the art form that transforms violence into art, dissolving its cruelty and making it aesthetically pleasing.

At the same time, in many works, the aesthetics of violence also incorporate resistance against authority and oppression.

For example, various martial arts novels and movies.

After acquiring the talent of "violent aesthetics," Jiang Yifeng can not only shoot action films but also martial arts films, which is very practical.

However, his first thought was not to remake other people's works.

It was his own novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey."

After all, violence is still a form of violence.

With his talent for violent aesthetics, Jiang Yifeng has even more creative possibilities. If Fifty Shades of Grey were to be adapted into a film, he could make it even more artistic.

If Jiang Yifeng is interested in competing for film awards, he can give it a try.

However, it's too early to talk about this now, as the Fifty Shades of Grey series has only just released its second installment.

The third installment won't be published until next year; the influence of this IP still needs time to develop.

Overall, the results of this lottery were average.

Jiang Yifeng composed himself and turned on his computer.

He planned to check if there were any good works in this Pacific Rim fan fiction contest.

If a suitable project is found, we can provide support to adapt it into an animation or film/television series.

(End of this chapter)