The only sun in Huayu

To be honest, it looks like an accessory.

And there are indeed such accessories.

Seeing that she had put it on, Shen Shandeng said, "We deal with people from Hong Kong and Taiwan relatively leniently. Do you know why?"

Fan Bingbing shook her head blankly.

"Because fundamentally, they were never one of us."

Shen Shandeng calmly said, "Their relationship with us is more of a cooperative one."

"Those who are willing to come with us are welcome; those who are not, we respect and wish them well. But if they leave and then harm our interests, we will definitely fight back."

"The reason why it seems like we've let go lightly now is because we need to focus our main efforts and attention on more important developments."

Seeing that Fan Bingbing's eyes seemed to understand but not quite, Shen Shandeng knew that she probably didn't understand the logic behind it.

Let's be more direct.

"Tang Wei is different. She is Chinese. She has enjoyed our country's educational resources and social environment since childhood. She also enjoyed the benefits of being a mainland actress in the early stages of her fame."

"She's betraying her own people."

Tang Wei is not from mainland China, so it's impossible for her to act in a movie like "Lust, Caution".

This kind of movie must be made by mainland Chinese.

Like the later "Paperclip" account, which was the real Paperclip, it disappeared after being blocked in mainland China.

These people are specifically there to play a role on the mainland; once they no longer have a role on the mainland, they become disposable pawns.

The reason it works in mainland China is because of the relevant system at work, the active digital army, and some investments made with special needs, which force websites to push traffic, etc.

Without these, you can't get a number overseas.

Or rather, the West's ability to control speech means that without permission, it simply blocks it.

If you don't obey, you'll die.

Shen Shandeng gave an example: "Like me, my first film, 'The Eunuch,' was inseparable from the support of China Film Group. Now, the company's development is also inseparable from the credit support of domestic banks and the nurturing of this market."

"If one day I betray my own people, all this support will vanish instantly, because my roots are here, understand?"

He used this example to warn Fan Bingbing not to forget her roots and her origins.

Fan Bingbing didn't listen to any of the grand principles.

It was also Shen Shandeng's fault; her attention was quickly occupied by another emotion.

It was a mixture of shame, excitement, and thrill.

Especially when the flight attendant came to serve the meal, his gaze would curiously sweep over the unique accessory around her neck.

He even politely complimented her, saying, "Ms. Fan, your necklace is very unique and fashionable."

Fan Bingbing responded vaguely, saying that she learned fashion styling from South Korea, and even discussed some dressing tips with the flight attendant.

After the flight attendant left, Fan Bingbing became even more excited and subconsciously grabbed Shen Shandeng's arm.

She shifted slightly, her eyes gazing at him with watery eyes.

The plane began its descent and landed at Changsha Huanghua Airport.

Fan Bingbing pleaded with Shen Shandeng in a low voice.

Shen Shandeng didn't make things difficult for her and gestured for her to take it off herself.

Fearing he would be disappointed, Fan Bingbing whispered her promise: "Next time, I'll find something more decorative, like a choker. It'll look really good, and I can wear it all the time."

The plane came to a smooth stop at the jet bridge, and the cabin door opened.

As soon as Shen Shandeng and his entourage stepped out of the cabin, reporters who had been waiting at the airport immediately surrounded them, pointing their cameras and microphones at them.

"Director Shen! Director Shen! Look this way!"

"Director Shen, congratulations on the box office success of 'Lost in Thailand'! Are you confident about being included in this year's Forbes China Celebrity List?"

"Director Shen, there are rumors that you have earned over 100 million yuan from just two films. Is that true?"

"Director Shen! The snowstorm in the south and the earthquake have just occurred, and the reconstruction of the disaster areas still requires a lot of funds. As a newly minted billionaire, do you have any plans to make a large-scale charitable donation? Can you disclose the specific amount?"

The questions came one after another, like a barrage of machine gun fire.

One of them, a reporter from a southern media outlet, wore glasses and was particularly sharp-tongued.

They relentlessly pursued the terms "billionaire" and "donation".

He expects Shen Shandeng to make some surprising remarks, just like during the promotional period for "The Eunuch".

Shen Shandeng remained expressionless.

Surrounded by a human wall of crew members and theater staff, he ignored all the questions and quickly got into the waiting black van.

"Oh!"

The car door closes.

Fan Bingbing breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said with lingering fear, "That reporter was so annoying. He was clearly trying to force me to donate and set a trap for me."

"Won't this problem be troublesome? There seem to be some rumors circulating online."

Forced donations?

Typical Android thinking.

These reporters are not up to Apple's standards. Shen Shandeng leaned back in his comfortable chair, closed his eyes to rest, and said, "My money is clean, I pay taxes according to the law, and every penny is from the audience's votes with movie tickets."

"Aside from those who thrive on chaos and can't stand seeing others succeed, who with a normal brain would inexplicably hate someone as rich as me?"

at the same time.

BJ.

Chalperrick's office.

Assistant Smith reported, "We tried to influence Shen Shandeng's narrative through several channels, but Shen Shandeng's side has not responded at all and is completely ignoring us."

"It has influence on the internet, such as blogs, and there is some discussion among the public, but it has not led to large-scale questioning. On the contrary, many netizens believe that it is perfectly acceptable to earn money through one's own abilities."

“Fuck!” Chalperic muttered under his breath.

He picked up a neatly organized document from the table, which prominently displayed the box office success of "Lost in Thailand".

The report detailed that staggering string of figures.

It grossed 20 million on its opening day, 1.25 million in its first week, and maintained a gross of tens of millions on weekdays in its second week. It even bucked the trend and rose to 35 million on the weekend. The total box office is rapidly approaching the 300 million mark.

These numbers, like needles, revealed the explosive power of the Chinese film market, making him uneasy.

What made him even more uncomfortable was the implicit message conveyed by the film.

Shen Shandeng cleverly embedded the story's background into the massive snow disaster of early 08.

Despite the disaster, the film ultimately points to joy and hope.

Following the snow disaster, an even greater calamity struck.

Now that the film is being released just before the Olympics, "Lost in Thailand" transforms and elevates a collective memory of suffering through comedy, turning it into a powerful force of empathy that unites people.

It's not about consuming disaster, but about conveying hope; it's not about escaping reality, but about embracing life.

"That's the power of film," Chapel Peric muttered to himself, irritated. "It subtly shapes the narrative and influences public opinion."

This is why they categorize film alongside finance and banking in various negotiations.

Film is more than just a market.

It can be said that what aircraft carriers cannot do, Titanic can do.

The box office performance of "Lost in Thailand" was extremely detrimental to his work.

Their media has long used a tactic of intentionally or unintentionally segmenting and dividing the concept of "China" in its communication.

It is often described as consisting of three parts: "Mainland China", "Hong Kong", and "Taiwan".

This discourse strategy weakens China's image from a communication perspective.

This simplifies or even diminishes the image and soft power influence of a large country.

It seems to be just an ordinary regional country, rather than a civilizational one.

It is not a country with 1.3 billion people, where each province is of considerable size or even importance, equivalent to a small part of Europe.

Only in this way can the narrative impact of China's rise be mitigated to the greatest extent possible.

But the emergence of films like "Lost in Thailand" tells a "Chinese story" in the most direct way.

It showcases the disasters and warmth that occurred on Chinese soil, and the resilience and optimism of ordinary Chinese people.

This narrative is holistic and transcends geographical boundaries.

In a silent declaration, look, this is us, a vast nation capable of simultaneously responding to disasters, hosting the Olympics, and still blossoming with hope amidst adversity.

This is exactly what Chalperic least wants to see.

This makes it difficult to rise indefinitely, and there's no way that anything can lead to ruin.

In terms of public opinion, China should be seen as a city-state like Singapore.

"Commissioner, what's next?" Smith asked cautiously.

He harbored deep resentment towards Chalperic in his heart. Now, even Marco Müller couldn't get a word in edgewise; at best, he'd end up under Shen Shandeng.

Smith sighed, thinking that Shen Shandeng probably only felt wariness and disgust towards them.

Chalperic slammed the report on the table and roared, "Didn't you swear you could use Mark Müller to pull strings? Is this the result of your efforts? You couldn't even exert the slightest influence!"

Smith cursed inwardly, but had to maintain a respectful demeanor: "All of this progress was made under your wise leadership, Commissioner. Your decisions were very decisive and greatly dealt a blow to Shen Shandeng's arrogance."

Chalperic's face turned even uglier after being choked by his words.

Smith suggested, "Commissioner, the success of 'Lost in Thailand' is a done deal. Instead of wasting our energy on a hot potato, we should focus on his next project."

“Shen Shandeng can’t be successful forever; we can always find opportunities. Currently, he’s not the only film on the market.”

Smith simply wanted to politely send Charperrick through the revolving door and give him a chance to take over.

"Wu Yusen's 'Red Cliff' is about to be released. Perhaps we can..."

A cold glint flashed in Chalperic's eyes. John Woo had been successful in Hollywood, and Chalperic also liked his films such as "Face/Off" and "Mission: Impossible 2".

However, since they couldn't take on Shen Shandeng, a tough nut to crack for the time being, they resorted to indirect attacks and simply created chaos.

Chalperrick said coldly, "If Shen Shandeng is unaffected, then we'll find a way to destroy 'Red Cliff'!"

We'll just have to put up with Wu Yusen's bad luck for now! (End of Chapter)