The only sun in Huayu

The meeting begins.

During the leader's speech, the positive contributions of film before the Olympics were mentioned again.

"Red Cliff (Part 1)" is giving Han Sanping a real headache. Unlike "The Warlords", he has indeed put all his resources into "Red Cliff (Part 1)".

As a result, Wu Yusen greatly disappointed him.

Shen Shandeng also suffered the same smear campaign, and even more so.

However, if the work is strong enough, even a good film can be a substitute.

When it came to John Woo, he had a great reputation, but his works were subpar and couldn't carry the weight of fame.

However, Han Sanping remained calm and gradually realized the truth.

Having weathered many storms, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

He leaned back slightly in his chair, still listening attentively with a slightly humble expression.

That's right, it's me!

Red Cliff (Part 1) certainly gave him a lot of headaches, but so what?
If there were only one film, "Red Cliff Part 1," it would barely meet the standard, at best just average, neither good nor bad.

But now?

First, "Lost in Thailand" achieved phenomenal success at the end of June by using a lighthearted and heartwarming approach to resonate with the public.

Then came Red Cliff.

Of these two films, he was actually fully involved in only "Red Cliff Part I" and forced to participate in "Lost in Thailand".

But from the outside perspective, this was all thanks to the strong support of Han Sanping and China Film Group!
Thinking about it this way, the slight shortcomings of "Red Cliff (Part 1)" actually become the green leaf that adds to the beauty of the story.

This highlights just how successful the project matrix he led was!

If the credit isn't attributed to him, then who should it be attributed to?

After all, it was he who discovered Shen Shandeng, this rough gem, and it was he who provided him with comprehensive strategic support despite the pressure.

The more successful Shen Shandeng became, the more prominent his contributions as a talent scout and strong supporter became.

That's right, it was his foresight!

Han Sanping became increasingly calm and confident.

He and Shen Shandeng are amazing!
Together with Shen Shandeng, he won a brilliant battle in the public opinion arena with his solid film works, earning them a lot of face.

Of course, appearances still need to be carefully considered.

After the meeting, when his colleagues offered their congratulations again, Han Sanping quickly waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's all the result of collective effort; the times have given us filmmakers this opportunity."

"I just did the job I was supposed to do, I dare not take credit, I dare not take credit."

Many people are itching to see this, so they've installed it!
Han Sanping, on the other hand, won comfortably while lying down.

Marco Müller, who is far away in Italy, was truly caught in the crossfire.

In order to give his term a respectable ending and to plan for his post-retirement interests, Chalperic decided to change his strategy and try to befriend Shen Shandeng.

Looking at it from another angle, Shen Shandeng has always admired the advanced experience of Hollywood.

Moreover, the more successful Shen Shandeng is, the better it is for Hollywood.

They have been putting pressure on this region through various channels to further open up the film market.

As a result, things didn't go smoothly.

Even when "The Eunuch" was released, two Hollywood films were put together to make room for it.

No shame!
However, from another perspective, if a company can emerge in the Chinese market to raise the ceiling of the film market, naturally, the space for opening up will become larger and larger.

Of course, film is more than just film; it is a vehicle for ideology.

But movies are just movies, and Hollywood studios also need to make money from box office revenue.

During his tenure, Chalperic also boasted of his dedication to the cause of the empire, but now he is leaving.

To discuss grand narratives, one should go to think tanks or universities.

Want a lucrative yet easy job? Grand narratives alone won't cut it. Businesses don't employ idle people!
Moreover, Chalperrick believed that the power of the empire and the influence of Hollywood were not something Shen Shandeng could shake.

How many movies could Shen Shandeng make if he worked non-stop for a year?

Hollywood produces dozens of excellent films every year. What can we compare them to?

Hollywood, with its global reach, is far beyond what Shen Shandeng can compare to.

After much deliberation, Chalperic made an overseas call to Mark Müller, with whom he had previously collaborated.

When it came to European dogs like Marco Müller, he was blunt and gave orders over the phone without any preamble.

“Mr. Muller, I need you to establish a relationship with Shen Shandeng as soon as possible to pave the way for possible cooperation between the two sides. I hope to see substantial progress.”

Chalperic intends to use all his power and extract as much profit as possible before leaving office.

Of the three major European film festivals, apart from Cannes, Hollywood blockbusters and superstars may not attend the other two even if they win awards.

This is a typical example of a worthless award.

Furthermore, Venice's waste is food waste, Berlin's is hazardous waste, and Cannes's is slightly better, but it's still just recyclable waste.

It has little effect on those living in the upper echelons of the Western world.

After hearing Chapel Perrick's demands, Marco Müller cursed the American a hundred times in his mind.

Do you really think he's a puppet?
Yes, that's him!

Marco Müller complained, "Mr. Charles, it's not that I didn't try. After the last incident, Director Shen Shandeng has become very wary and cold towards us, especially towards me. If we try to contact him again now, I'm afraid..."

This is no exaggeration; Shen Shandeng's development has been incredibly rapid.

Smith had previously tried to get him to pull some strings, but it was difficult to contact Shen Shandeng directly.

Shen Shandeng is not someone who has been colonized by ideology; the halo effect has no effect on him.

“That’s your problem, not mine,” Chapel Perik interrupted him coldly. “I want to see results as soon as possible.”

After hanging up the phone, Mark Müller scratched his head in worry.

With no other option, he had to travel all the way to Beijing again, eventually finding Ma Youde.

Upon meeting, he put on a warm, ingratiating smile.

Mark Muller looked at Ma Youde's car, which had been changed to a Mercedes-Benz, and his feelings were complicated.

Not long ago, Ma Youde was just Shen Shandeng's lackey. Two or three years ago, Ma Youde was struggling to make ends meet with a monthly salary of two or three thousand yuan. Now, he has become the general manager of a new film and television company.

This land has too many miracles.

“This car?” Ma Youde noticed his gaze and laughed, “It’s not mine, it’s for the company to use for tax deductions. There’s no other way, sometimes you really need to put on a good show.”

"Keep pretending, Marco Müller was disgusted, but he still tried to ingratiate himself: "Mr. Ma, Old Ma, we both have the surname Ma, we were one family five hundred years ago!"

"Look, Director Shen hasn't given me anything to do for months, and I'm really upset. Ms. Fan, do you have any movies? Could you give me one? Only if you give me one can I help you promote your films."

"The selection period for this year's Venice Film Festival has passed, so we can give it to other awards and reserve one for next year."

Marco Müller has never been so humble. He was a bit hesitant before, but now he just wants to give away the award.

Ma Youde laughed and said, "We told you we wouldn't make things difficult for you."

Marco Müller immediately replied, "I'm not afraid. I want to do something practical for our film industry."

Ma Youde had seen a lot in life and knew that the old man didn't have much to say, but he didn't make things difficult for him.

He knew that the boss wanted to expand the brokerage business, and Venice, one of the three small European cities, still had its uses.

Moreover, even without expanding into brokerage business, Shen Shandeng still needs it.

To be precise, it wasn't that Shen Shandeng needed it directly, but rather that he needed it indirectly.

It is common knowledge that the boss is not interested in money and has no interest in empty fame.

But the boss was charming and debonair, and women were always throwing themselves at him.

The boss was also soft-hearted; he could use things like the European Three Little Ones, the Golden Globe, and the Golden Horse Awards to appease some women. (End of Chapter)