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Chapter 17: The Wolf Warrior (Third Update)

An invitation letter to Mr. Wu Jing – Let's build a new backbone for Chinese action films together!
Dear Brother Wu Jing:

Seeing words is like meeting.

I am writing this letter with great trepidation because the "Supervisor" project urgently needs a man of true skill, genuine character, and a strong sense of responsibility, just like my brother, to take on this important task.

Brother Wen has honed his skills in the Hong Kong film industry for four years, from sword fights to various tasks on set, personally handling everything. He is already a versatile talent capable of acting, fighting, directing, and producing.

This kind of resilience is precisely the backbone that is most lacking in the current Chinese film industry!

Brother, you've been working for others' benefit for too long in Hong Kong!
You're the one carrying equipment under the lights, you're the one risking your life in front of the camera, but in the end, you're "cultivating someone else's land while neglecting your own."

Although the golden age of Hong Kong films is still lingering, its established structure is already set. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, it will be difficult to break through that limited ceiling.

In contrast, audiences in mainland China have changed their tastes!
The rise of grassroots Super Girls drew massive audiences; "Crazy Stone" proved that local narratives are timely and effective despite their limited budgets.

Young people born in the 80s no longer just recognize the brand of Hong Kong stars; they yearn for their own heroes, their own passion, and their own cultural roots!

Brother's strong character and patriotism are exactly the seeds this land craves most.

"The Eunuch" is a medium-budget production with a budget of only ten million. With your talent, it is truly beneath you, but it has opened up a whole new world for you.

The male protagonist, Lu Bing, is the brother of Emperor Jiajing. He is a member of the Imperial Guard with flying fish robes and wields an unyielding embroidered spring knife to carry out the reforms in the Ming Dynasty. He is both courageous and strategic. This role can only be played by the elder brother!
The positions of assistant director and assistant producer are now open! Your experience in crew management and cost control, honed through years of experience in the Hong Kong film industry, is exactly the kind of "stabilizing force" we need on set.

The action choreography has to be done by none other than Brother! Abandoning the superficiality of "A Snake and a Rat," surpassing the formulaic fighting style of Hong Kong films, and letting Chinese kung fu crush Hollywood action design!
I vow to clarify, define, and solidify the martial arts system, and then, with industrial capabilities and STEM technology, revive the soul of traditional martial arts and create a new style of action aesthetics!
More importantly, "The Supervisor" is just the beginning!
This film is actually an attempt by Han Sanping to upgrade the Chinese film industry strategy. I am not very talented, but today I am also a sharp knife in the director's hand. Like my brother, I want to pave a way for the director to upgrade the strategy of costume blockbusters and big-budget films.

I am also willing to be a pioneer, a trailblazer for Chinese cinema!
Thanks to the factory director's appreciation, "The Supervisor" is also the "first test of its talent" in the 100 million yuan blockbuster "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Rebirth of the Sun and Moon".

If we win this battle, I will live up to the factory director's trust, and you will also be the one to carry the flag for "Brotherhood of Blades"!
At that time, thousands of troops, the rise and fall of dynasties, and the martial spirit of China all awaited you and me, brothers, to take control of the world!

In today's Chinese film industry, period dramas are trapped in superficial spectacle, while action films are drowning in empty gestures and flashy moves.

What the audience wants is real, hard-hitting kung fu, and true men with loyalty and righteousness—this is exactly what we all agree on!
I should have personally invited you, but the new project is in dire need of rebuilding, and there are also some issues with China Film Group and Beijing Film Studio. Therefore, I am unable to attend in person. I am writing this letter so that you may feel as if I am seeing you in person, and to express my thoughts.

Your joining me means that we will share the torch together.

Burn away the old shackles of slapstick and Hong Kong-style boxing in "A Den of Snakes and Rats," and cultivate our own towering forest of action films on the fertile soil of the mainland!

Appendix: We cordially invite you to an interview.
Enclosed is a script outline for "The Eunuch" and a brief biography of the character "Lu Bing". If you are interested, please come to Beijing as soon as possible. I will welcome you warmly and we can discuss the grand plan in person!

Sincerely,
Looking forward to hearing good news!
Shen Shandeng

November 2007, 1

At Beijing Film Studio
Wu Jing invited Ma Youde into the house, then read the letter several times, his emotions a jumbled mess.

Ma Youde first glanced around the room. It was a studio apartment, but it was clean and tidy, and it seemed to be just a temporary place to stay.

Then, observing Wu Jing's reaction, there was no particularly excited response.

"Brother Wu, the boss asked me to tell you personally. One reason is that he really can't leave. He originally wanted to work on the 'Brotherhood of Blades' project, but the pressure was too great, so he switched to 'The Eunuch'. There was a lack of preparation in various aspects."

"Although we have the full support of Master Han, there is a lot of pressure within China Film Group and Beijing Film Studio. The boss now has to quickly get the project framework up and running, otherwise many parties will want to interfere."

Upon hearing Han Sanping's support, Wu Jing's expression shifted.

"Secondly, my boss told me to make it clear that if you refuse, you shouldn't feel guilty. After all, there are more opportunities for kung fu movies in Hong Kong, while we in mainland China are just starting out and are very poor. It's only natural for people to strive for better things and for water to flow downhill. Don't be embarrassed to refuse because of face."

Wu Jing couldn't help but show disdain and anger. What did they take him for?
Even a dog doesn't mind a poor home!
If he had the opportunity in mainland China, he wouldn't have left his hometown.

Ma Youde continued, "Our project is also under immense pressure. With the three top directors all backing out, it's like the sky has fallen. Now, 'The Eunuch' is just a spark of hope for period epics and even period action films on the mainland, so the pressure is unprecedented. I have to make this clear to you."

Wu Jing finally spoke up: "I'll make a few phone calls. As long as the project is real, we'll go back to Beijing immediately."

After saying that, he took his phone and went into the bathroom.

Wu Jing was also at the top back then. He just wasn't very good at navigating the entertainment industry, but he had connections and it wasn't difficult for him to get information.

"Hey bro, I heard Third Master's team is going to launch a new project?"

"Brother, you're so well-informed in Hong Kong! Haha, I'll just tell you this, hehe, this Shen Shandeng might be Third Master's..."

"Sis, have you heard about the project with China Film Group?"

"Brother, have you thought it through? Your sister has been waiting for you. This project isn't simple, but I do have some connections." Wu Jing couldn't help but shudder, then quickly laughed and hung up the phone.

Shen Shandeng's home.

For some reason, rumors have started circulating on the Beijing Film Academy campus these past few days that he has a big project in his hands.

I often "bump into" some students.

There are students from the directing department, the cinematography department, and the acting department; sometimes you even run into teachers.

I'm so annoying.

Since renting out empty classrooms for free is no longer an option, I've simply moved to work from home.

Yang Mi rarely goes out unless absolutely necessary.

After much pleading and cajoling, she still managed to get a lot of information.

"Brotherhood of Blades" has been temporarily shelved, but Shen Shandeng now has a solid medium-sized production worth tens of millions of yuan.

hiss!
Big Honey felt that not only Little Deng had become very hot, but Big Honey's was also a bit hot.

My sense of security vanished instantly.

After seeing Shen Shandeng answer a phone call, Da Mimi pumped her fist in undisguised excitement and joy, asking, "What good news?"

"Wu Jing is all set!"

Shen Shandeng let out a heavy sigh: "If the plane isn't delayed, it should arrive this afternoon. I'll go to the airport to pick it up myself."

Da Mimi was shocked!
Wu Jing had already established himself in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, yet he was still tricked by Shen Shandeng.

Horror!
Shen Shandeng was also extremely pleased.

Even though they were very confident in getting Wolf Warrior to join them, they still breathed a sigh of relief when it was finally confirmed.

Shen Shandeng put a lot of thought into the letter he wrote to Wu Jing.

It directly addresses the pain points, pointing out the bottleneck Wu Jing feels while "working" in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and awakening his desire to "fight on his home turf".

Give him a stage, use his "multiple identities" to satisfy his all-around talents, and use the huge opportunity of "Brotherhood of Blades" to inspire his ambition.

To reveal my background, I'm currently a key figure under Han Sanping, I have someone protecting me, come quickly.

He reaffirmed his commitment to a greater cause, integrating his personal development into the wave of "Chinese-language action film innovation," imbuing it with a sense of mission.

Then, using reverse psychology, Wu Jing, if you refuse, I won't say you're a snob or a person who flatters the powerful and belittles the weak, but think about it carefully.

Explain with emotion, entice with benefits, and move with reason.

Fake Chinese baby: Now with superpowers, he wants to go to internet cafes and play games.

A true Chinese baby: I can take on ten people by myself. I've lived my whole life waiting for this day to show off!

Shen Shandeng had never had contact with Wu Jing, but working in the film industry, he knew better that a film is the personal creation of its creators, and what the creators are cannot be hidden in the film.

It was precisely because he was confident in the letter that Shen Shandeng did not go in person.

Sometimes, words can convey more power than spoken words.

By adapting Wolf Warrior, the production management team and action design team have essentially set up the framework, and the project is halfway done.

Shen Shandeng was very happy. Wu Jing is somewhat similar to Hu Ge in the future. He has reached the top in TV dramas and has no shortage of popularity and fame, but he just doesn't have the opportunity to go to the next level.

Hu Ge went abroad, and he's not a female celebrity who doesn't need to have children. Even if he retires at his peak, he still has no career to follow.

I was supposed to pick someone up at the airport at 2 PM.

However, the flight was delayed.

(End of this chapter)