The only sun in Huayu

Ma Youde left and closed the door.

The secretary came in and handed over the itinerary. Shen Shandeng glanced at it, leaned back in his chair, and rubbed his temples.

Ugh, I'm so tired!
Han Sanping played a significant role in this by vigorously promoting the "100 billion yuan market theory."

If it were just Shen Shandeng making empty promises, most people would scoff at it.

Even if Han Sanping shouted alone, the effect would be limited.

But when he first painted a grand picture, he used a series of successful works such as "The Eunuch," "Lost in Thailand," and "Jiajing" to continuously prove it.

With the endorsement of Han Sanping, an industry giant, the resulting chemical reaction is completely different.

And so the audience began to emerge.

What's most attractive isn't just the simple benefits, but the "three immortalities."

Shen Shandeng only learned about it after he had done so, and realized that there were indeed people who genuinely supported the film industry.

There is no pursuit of profit, just a pure hobby.

There really are people like that.

Shen Shandeng also discovered that some of his views and opinions on the film industry and market prospects were being quietly "borrowed" by people in the industry.

In the interview, Chen Daoming frequently emphasized that Yang Tinghe and Zhu Houcong were fighting over policy, and he also used other metaphors, such as his analogy of "vinegar and dumplings".

Han Sanping went even further, taking away his entire "Chinese film system".

tired!
This feeling of being followed and even imitated certainly proves his influence, but it also means that he must always be at the forefront and can never stop.

Thinking about it, Shen Shandeng felt he needed to relax.

Should we give Shuangzi a little something in return?
Just then, the cell phone on the table rang.

It broke the flow of thought in the office.

Shen Shandeng glanced at the caller ID.
Upon seeing that it was Han Sanping, they were immediately disappointed.

"Factory manager, I don't feel like writing any articles lately."

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Han Sanping on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment. He hadn't copied Shen Shandeng's article either!

Who copied it?
Anyway, it wasn't him.

Of course, Han Sanping wouldn't stoop to Shen Shandeng's level.

“Shandeng, this mindset of yours won’t work. At your age, you can’t work in isolation; you need to think more.”

"Don't you know, we're about to lose at the WTO. They're going to rule against us for restricting imports of American movies. How can you sleep?"

Shen Shandeng changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I saw that 'Red Cliff Part II' has been released. Judging from the current situation, the box office won't be able to exceed 300 million."

It must be said that Deng Xiaoping's personnel selection and appointment were indeed problematic.

They're all misfits.

Even training people won't work; Ning Hao's ideas were also unclear in his previous life.

Han Sanping did not fall into Xiao Deng's trap and agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Yes, this shows that we are right to insist on the path of 'Chinese films'."

Shen Shandeng was speechless.

"Chinese film" has a special meaning, which is "Chinese core + Chinese visual effects", containing confidence and self-respect. If it is a historical epic, it must also have the light of history.

It has been turned into a proper noun by Han Sanping for his film direction.

Shen Shandeng said, "Factory Director, why do I feel like some of your statements are familiar?"

Han Sanping immediately shifted the focus, saying that Shen Shandeng couldn't follow his lead, "I remain optimistic about the future of Chinese cinema, but there are also controversies. You should also say a few words."

Shen Shandeng thought it was something serious and said dismissively, "Pessimism is certain. A good film market indicates a bad economy, and a bad film market indicates an even worse economy. Even if it's good now, it will get worse in the future."

"If cinema chains are doing well, it's a false prosperity that will inevitably collapse. If cinema chains are doing poorly, they're doomed."

Han Sanping: "?"

What kind of talk is this!

In the future, anxiety will be online; now it's a combination of online and offline.

Especially after another gang of Da Piao Liang came up, their methods became increasingly sinister.

However, Shen Shandeng still "bumped into" a reporter while taking a walk and was asked about his views on the film market.

Shen Shandeng said, "You ask me whether I support it or not? Many of my ideas are learned from the factory director, so of course I support it."

These words only fueled further criticism.

However, the criticism shifted to Shen Shandeng's "sycophancy" and "flattery".

2 month 2 day.

Beijing, the spring chill still lingers.

Inside a carefully selected, stylish screening room.

The screening room, which could accommodate two hundred people, was packed. The invited media, film critics, and some industry colleagues waited quietly. The lights slowly came on.

On the screen.

The somber atmosphere created by the black-and-white images instantly captivated everyone.

The first half of the film presents brutal scenes without any concealment, and the scale of the scenes is so large that many audience members gasped in shock.

A suffocating sense of oppression and indignation permeated the screening room. Lu Chuan observed from the shadows, satisfied with the audience's reaction; it proved that his visual power was strong enough to successfully draw the audience into that period of history.

Shen Shandeng was also watching, and had to admit, Lu Chuan's filming was not bad.

As for his original concerns, only one remained.

Because Lu Chuan invited well-known media professionals, film critics, and cultural figures in the industry.

I understand everything I understand.

As the plot progressed, especially with Kadokawa's role becoming more prominent, subtle disturbances began to emerge in the audience.

As Kadokawa struggled amidst the chaos, displaying a "humanity" distinct from that of other Japanese soldiers, whispers began to circulate.

As the film draws to a close, Kadokawa puts down his gun, abandons his suicide attempt, picks up the camera, and disappears from the screen.

The atmosphere in the screening room reached a critical point.

The final shot of "Nanjing! Nanjing!" freezes on Hideo Nakaizumi as Kadokawa, gripping the camera tightly, as if it had become a new "weapon".

The lights dimmed, and the screen lit up.

A silence.

Subsequently.

Applause surged forth like a belated tide, growing from sparse to dense, eventually filling the entire screening room.

Standing in the corner, nervously observing the reactions of each guest, Lu Chuan finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Bang!Bang!
He felt his palms were sweaty, but his heart was pounding excitedly in his chest.

He insisted on personally selecting cinemas and drafting this guest list that included important film critics, several academic film scholars, and core editors from several authoritative media outlets.

It's all about hearing the most professional and influential voices that can truly define the direction of the film industry.

After a brief silence.

They were exchanging whispers, their voices filled with eager anticipation.

An independent film critic known for his sharp insights came over first and firmly grasped Lu Chuan's hand.

"Director Lu, your courage is astonishing! I never expected to see such a straightforward presentation on the big screen. Whether it's the cruelty of war or the tearing apart of human nature, nothing is avoided! This in itself is a victory!"

Song Ci was also present. He was a renowned historian and author of "The Bottom Line of History".

He praised, "Director Lu, the biggest breakthrough of this film is that it uses and deepens the perspective of Japanese soldiers. It makes our reflection on that disaster go beyond simple national tragedy and rise to a philosophical questioning of war itself and the alienation of humanity."

"Kadokawa's final shift, picking up a camera instead of a gun, was the finishing touch. It was a peace declaration that transcended hatred, and its scope was very broad!"

“That’s right.” Zhang Mingyuan was also there.

As the editor-in-chief of a well-known cultural weekly, he was naturally among those invited.

Zhang Mingyuan picked up the thread and affirmed, "Beneath the heaviness of this film lies the ultimate goal of redemption and peace."

“In this day and age, we need such voices, and we need artistic expressions that can provoke broader thinking. Director Lu, you have accomplished a very courageous ‘artistic sublimation’.”

As Lu Chuan listened to these praises, especially the keywords "scale," "breakthrough," "reflection," "peace," and "artistic sublimation," her face flushed as if she were drunk.

The anxiety of the past few days, coupled with the humiliation Shen Shandeng had suffered, transformed into immense satisfaction and pride.

He responded modestly, "You flatter me! I just wanted to try a different narrative, not just the two of us crying and sobbing."

"Hopefully this will spark some reflection. Peace, yes, the ultimate goal should be peace and the future."

Leaders from relevant departments also nodded in approval as they watched this scene.

Lu Chuan is not as twisted as the rumors suggest.

Talent!
The planning was far-reaching, aiming to ensure the film's release.

“We are the victims, and Japan is the aggressor, but we want to tell our own story.”

"We need to talk about resistance in history, not just passive victimization. We need reflection on history, not simple revenge."

"What we hope to express is that true repentance is not about atoning for one's sins with death, but about living to record and be vigilant, and using the rest of one's life to fight against past sins."

Lu Chuan weaved through the crowd, receiving congratulations and questions, patiently explaining her creative intentions.

Especially the design of the ending for Kadokawa.

Lu Chuan spoke eloquently, feeling that she had never been so close to the realm of a "master".

not far away.

Shen Shandeng stood quietly.

Tan Hong whispered, "Director Shen, did you see that? The response is fantastic! This time, Lu Chuan might really be going to succeed!"

Shen Shandeng politely nodded slightly: "Congratulations, congratulations."

My gaze swept over the guests who were having a heated discussion, and the topics were nothing more than "the complexity of human nature" and "universal values".

Dumpling's "Hit a Big Watermelon" is also anti-war, but the difference is that it makes those who started the war reflect on their actions, rather than the victims themselves.

Anti-war and peace are different.

Shen Shandeng's gaze swept across the crowd and landed on the spirited Lu Chuan.

He looked forward to it.

When this film truly reaches a wider audience, how will this sugar-coated layer of "art" and "peace" be quickly melted away by the heat of real emotions?

He eagerly awaited the rising flames! (End of Chapter)