The only sun in Huayu

After inspecting several film projects, Shen Shandeng went to the school to finalize graduation arrangements.

In July, Beijing is already sweltering with heat.

Along the streets outside the car window, Olympic-themed flags and slogans became increasingly dense.

This ancient capital was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Shen Shandeng sat in the car, his gaze sweeping over the rapidly receding street scene outside the window.

His thoughts drifted back to Lu Chuan, whom he had just comforted and reassured.

Shen Shandeng knew perfectly well that Lu Chuan was not an "artistic elite" who came with her own lovey-dovey persona.

The allure of the so-called free artistic field was insufficient and had little effect on him.

It will take money and fame to put a rein on him.

Shen Shandeng viewed Lu Chuan as Hu Chenfeng.

Although they all rely on foreign discourse to generate traffic, Hu Chenfeng, Ma Qianzu, and Zhang Beihai are not the same thing.

Those who act as pawns are truly trying to stir up trouble and take advantage of the chaos.

For example, when they need to settle debts, the vanguard sets up a water store; when Pfizer is about to enter the market, they attack Lianhua Qingwen.

The henchmen directly advocated for certain interest groups, while Hu Chenfeng did so indirectly.

The reason people hype up private hospitals is because it generates traffic; some people specifically buy and manipulate data for this purpose, but there's no direct connection.

These henchmen are obsessed with the idea of ​​one day sitting on the table and riding on the backs of ordinary people.

In a stable economic and social environment, these people are unlikely to succeed.

Therefore, whether subjectively or objectively, they are driving the world into chaos.

Regardless of whether it will be possible in time, it is indeed their only chance.

This raises a problem.

Aside from those overseas digital accounts that are paid to do things and generate traffic for them.

Within the country, aside from idiots, only some marginalized people praise them.

The former treats generating traffic as a job, not as a consumer. The latter is so desperate that they have no money left to spend.

People who truly have families, careers, and want to live a good life won't bother with them.

This is also why Hu Chenfeng earns more than the other two.

The "household" is different; the "household" performs only to attract digital life to generate traffic for it.

Therefore, although the son cursed his mother, he did not harbor any deep-seated hatred.

For example, eating McDonald's for New Year's Eve dinner is a very abstract concept, but people still eat New Year's Eve dinner.

His core goal is not to subvert anything, but to make money and become an internet celebrity.

Criticism is for traffic. Praise is also for traffic.

Such people can attract a group of people who are somewhat dissatisfied but essentially want a peaceful life.

In China, as long as you want to make a living, you can generally live a decent life.

Moreover, these people are often beneficiaries of the previous era, and they actually have gold coins in their hands.

Shen Shandeng tapped his knee, noticing some similarities between Lu Chuan and Hu Chenfeng.

Of course, his arrangements for Lu Chuan's future were related to Hu Chenfeng's banishment.

Hu Chenfeng was banned because Hu Zi had caused too much damage to Apple.

After he achieved the effect of Huang Bo's line "Baleno, brand" with the fruit, the iron fist of capitalism arrived.

Hu Chenfeng used Android and Apple to categorize people into different groups. The initial idea behind "Android X" and "Apple X" was that Hu Chenfeng used Android to belittle the lives of ordinary people and Apple to elevate the lives of some rich people.

However, as it spreads, just like terms such as "little pinks" and "50-cent party members," it is beyond Hu Chenfeng's control.

He went too far.

He objectively shattered Apple's seemingly magical filter.

Apple will be much more than just a phone in the future.

Putting everything else aside, there are only three drawbacks: battery life, signal strength, and the Apple tax.

It's not a flaw, it's a defect.

Battery life and signal strength are essential for mobile phones, but the "Apple tax" is even more outrageous, not only harming retailers but also Apple's own users.

These defects would have rendered any domestically produced mobile phone unusable long ago.

But Apple has managed to turn itself into a kind of faith by virtue of its brand halo.

Therefore, Apple phones have luxury features.

A luxury item used to define social status.

Hu Chenfeng did indeed exaggerate, but he directly stereotyped Apple users, associating them with Tesla and Sam.

It has become a stereotypical image.

They fawn over foreigners, believing that the moon is rounder abroad than in China.

Luxury brands are not afraid of criticism. Whether it's the brand criticizing users or bystanders criticizing buyers, it can actually stimulate purchasing power for luxury consumers.

The more they criticize, the more people buy; that's the kind of uniqueness they're after.

Just like with art in the film industry, the more the audience criticizes, the more excited they become, and the art is considered successful.

Luxury goods are most afraid of losing their divinity.

Moreover, Apple can sell tens of millions of units, and there must be a large number of non-Apple fans among them who are just using the device because of their usage habits.

Hu Chenfeng pointed out that Apple is essentially a technological religious object, and has even become a consumer symbol with a touch of irony.

This shook the very foundation of Apple, and even the vast capital system behind it.

As one of the Nasdaq Seven Sisters, Apple serves as a reservoir for the US dollar, a sacred object built from an infinite amount of resources to stabilize expectations for the dollar.

"Capitalism educates people."

Shen Shandeng sighed.

It can only be said that capitalism educates people, and those who have lived in socialist countries for a long time have lost their sense of crisis.

I was unaware of Guozi's powerful media influence.

As a sacred object that embodies the expectations of countless investors and maintains confidence in the US stock market, it is extremely sensitive, especially when the stock market is teetering on the brink of collapse.

In the West, you can make fun of the president, but you can't touch the interests of big capital.

Whoever touches it dies.

During the 04 Super Bowl, Justin Bieber pulled off Jenna Jackson's clothes, almost ruining the image of Jenna, one of the "Four Queens of Pop."

This caused significant damage to his career and almost led to his being blacklisted.

Although he wasn't banned, no one can be found to be his name anymore.

However, the "Hollywood celebrity photo scandal," which also affected Apple's iCloud, was ultimately cleverly steered by a discussion about the privacy of female celebrities. Apple's own cybersecurity issues were only lightly mentioned.

Even the celebrities involved enjoy the freedom of big capital.

Her career wasn't significantly affected, a completely different ending from Jenna Jackson's.

Hu Chenfeng was shut down almost silently, as if he had nothing to do with Apple.

This is the iron fist of capitalism; when it strikes, even the cries of pain are silenced.

Shen Shandeng saw Lu Chuan as the "Hu Chenfeng" of the film industry, and wanted to use him to "dispel" the "charm" of Western art standards.

Aren't pretentious artsy types supposed to be artists?

Shen Shandeng is going all out with art.

They sent Lu Chuan to film a story about a great Confucian scholar who, during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, constantly spoke of "Sheng Yuan" and was full of benevolence and morality but was actually a philanderer.

The film depicts how powerful figures in the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty resisted taxes while simultaneously writing "The Five Martyrs' Tomb Inscription" to promote themselves.

It depicts how Qing Dynasty literati transformed from "unyielding and upright" to "servile and servile."

The Jianzhou Jurchens' entry into the Central Plains was due to the moral decay and betrayal of some of the Han elites by their own people.

The Isaacs were never a nation, but a social class.

These social classes share some similarities in their characteristics.

By the Qing Dynasty.

While both emperors traveled south of the Yangtze River, Ming Dynasty emperors faced various disasters simply by leaving the palace, let alone going south.

During the Qing Dynasty, people were willing to travel to the south of the Yangtze River, let alone leave the palace, and were even willing to pay taxes.

Shen Shandeng couldn't directly film these kinds of movies; his approach was to build China's own commercial genre film universe, a direct and head-on attack.

But Lu Chuan is suited for this job, just like how Hu Chenfeng peeled away the apple's magic skin by using flattery.

Lu Chuan may inadvertently shatter the myth of "art" in the process of "pursuing art".

Of course, this requires precise control.

Fortunately, he had control over the master tapes and final editing of "Nanjing".

The heavily modified version of "Nanjing" will leave Lu Chuan caught in a dilemma, with no other choice.

It's about six o'clock in the evening.

Shen Shandeng pushed open the door, and a cool breeze mixed with a faint fragrance wafted towards him.

He heard soft talking and laughter coming from the living room. He looked up and was somewhat surprised.

Da Mimi and Qin Lan were standing in the center of the living room, with several evening dresses scattered on the sofa around them.

The two appeared to be choosing outfits for tomorrow's celebration party for "Lost in Thailand".

"Hey, you're back!"

When Da Mimi saw him first, a smile immediately bloomed on her face.

She picked up a silver fringed long dress from her hand.

"Quick, help me check if this looks good? Will it be suitable to wear tomorrow?"

Shen Shandeng walked over, his gaze sweeping over her and Qin Lan, and nodded.

"You look good in anything you wear."

Da Mimi playfully complained, "You're just trying to appease me."

But the upturned corners of her mouth and her bright, sparkling eyes clearly showed that she was enjoying it.

She then picked up another black lace dress and gestured, "What about this one? Sister Lan said this one makes me look more elegant."

"It's all good." Shen Shandeng smiled and helped her straighten her dress. "I'm happy as long as you like it."

Qin Lan stood aside, watching the two interact, her face still smiling, but her eyes held a complicated expression.

She wore a simple and elegant dress today, which made her look more gentle and serene compared to Yang Mi's bright and lively appearance.

Seeing Shen Shandeng looking over, she took the initiative to greet him: "Director Shen, congratulations! 'Lost in Thailand' is a huge box office hit, and everyone is talking about it now."

"Good luck." Shen Shandeng walked to the bar and poured himself a glass of water.

Qin Lan looked around the excessively spacious living room and exclaimed, "Director Shen's house is really big."

"The two sets are combined, it looks more spacious." Shen Shandeng took a sip of water and chatted casually.

Qin Lan seemed to remember something, her eyes sparkling as she jokingly looked at Shen Shandeng: "Director Shen, I still owe you several dances, it's been a long time, hasn't it? You're such a busy person, I can't even see you. I was thinking of finding an opportunity to make it up to you."

Shen Shandeng put down his water glass and looked at her, sensing that Qin Lan's motives seemed to be more than just purported.

Before he could speak, Qin Lan continued on her own: "Never mind, I know you're a big director, very busy. Let's talk about it when you have time. I heard from Mimi today that you just finished overseeing post-production in Huairou?"

Shen Shandeng said, "I saw Lu Chuan today and we chatted for a bit."

Qin Lan smiled and said, "Yes, he has quite a few ideas. But we've already broken up."

Her tone was flat, as if she were talking about something trivial.

Shen Shandeng raised an eyebrow; he genuinely didn't know that.

I glanced at the door of the walk-in closet and saw Yang Mi trying on a dress. That girl is quite tight-lipped.

Qin Lan took a small step forward and said, "So, Director Shen, I'm a free agent now, and I can cash in anytime, right? You have to give me a chance to repay your previous kindness, don't you?"

Shen Shandeng frowned slightly.

Women, what a hassle!
It's obvious they have ulterior motives towards him!
He doesn't have the energy to flirt anymore; he's simply too busy.

He was just looking for an excuse to deflect that remark.
"How about this one!" Da Mimi's voice rang out.

She changed into a bright red strapless dress, which made her skin look as white as snow and her beauty beyond compare.

She lifted her skirt and twirled around, positioning herself perfectly between Shen Shandeng and Qin Lan, her eyes sparkling as she awaited Shen Shandeng's evaluation.

Shen Shandeng readily agreed, his gaze falling on her as he gave a serious critique: "Red suits you well, and it gives you a powerful presence. Wear this tomorrow."

Qin Lan looked at the two people who were almost touching each other, and her smile quickly returned.

She wasn't trying to steal Yang Mi's man; she was simply fulfilling her promise.

"Mimi looks really good in red. Alright, I won't disturb your time together anymore. You've almost finished choosing your clothes."

Da Mimi urged, "Sister Lanlan, please sit a little longer and have dinner together?"

"No, no," Qin Lan picked up her bag. "You two are newlyweds, what am I doing here being a third wheel? I'm leaving now, Director Shen, Mimi, see you at the celebration banquet tomorrow."

She waved to the two of them and turned away gracefully.

Shen Shandeng put his arm around her waist and casually asked, "Qin Lan and Lu Chuan seem to have broken up some time ago. Why haven't I heard you mention it?"

Da Mimi's eyes darted around for a moment, then she muttered, "I forgot. It's not a big deal."

She had a vague feeling that she needed to be wary of her best friend and didn't want to give her any opportunities.

Of course, this couldn't be said directly. (End of Chapter)