The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 26: The Eight Directions Tremble!

"Don't push yourself so hard, and take care of your health."

Shen Shandeng offered his words of encouragement.

Ma Youde stood up over the phone and assured them that he would definitely remember it.

Shen Shandeng got down to business: "Youde, have someone say something bad about him."

Ma Youde was stunned: "Huh?"

Shen Shandeng explained clearly: "I saw that in the eyes of netizens, I was becoming a 'hero among our own who dares to criticize bad movies and promises to make good movies,' and 'if someone else tries, maybe it will work.' But this sets the expectations too high. If 'The Eunuch' does not meet expectations, the backlash will be extremely fierce."

"Therefore, we should appropriately lower our expectations and offer minor criticisms while providing substantial support. Ideally, we should raise very stupid and extreme questions, which can both generate controversy and indirectly defend our position."

This will become a very common practice in expectation management.

For example, a car might initially be advertised at a high price, and then a "lower price" is offered. In reality, the price is the same, but the consumer feels like they've gotten a good deal.

For example, if the goal is to reduce a country's economic influence.

When announcing the economic growth rate for the following year at the beginning of the year, they would have their subordinate institutions predict that the target would not be met, in order to discourage capital investment.

In the middle of the year, the GDP report was released, and institutions revised their forecasts upwards, slightly restoring public trust.

At the end of the year, institutions raised their forecasts to be higher than the country's target, and after the GDP was released, they announced that it "fell short of expectations" in order to drive away speculative capital.

Besides managing expectations, there's also a bit of a "self-deprecating whitewashing" tactic.

As the saying goes, to truly harm someone, you don't belittle them, but rather praise them tenfold or a hundredfold.

Conversely, helping someone can be a hundredfold or a thousandfold smear campaign, rather than a compliment.

"Did you hear it?"

Shen Shandeng was puzzled.

No response was received from Ma Youde.

Ma Youde said excitedly, "Boss, I'm taking notes."

He had not yet fully learned the ten sets of individual combat methods that Shen Shandeng had previously taught him, but he also glimpsed the technology at the command level and deeply appreciated Shen Shandeng's wisdom, which was as dazzling as the sun.

We must follow closely!

With proper expectation management, Shen Shandeng browsed the news with peace of mind.

Da Mimi felt bored. Why can't men forget about work? They seem to never get tired of work and women.

"I'm done playing, I'm going to sleep."

Shen Shandeng wanted to observe her further and didn't want her to leave: "Let's take another look. I promised to stay with you."

Honey, run!

I took off the face mask and went to sleep.

The next day.

Preparations for the "Supervisor's Office" are progressing steadily.

The project launch meeting brought everyone together, boosting morale and making everyone more energetic!
Shen Shandeng wanted to seize this opportunity to make great strides in advancing the project.

"I want the stunning effect of the liquid metal robots from Terminator. We are liquid internal energy bodies, especially the Grandmaster Battle. I will sell everything I own to make it happen."

Shen Shandeng began recruiting animators and creating models in advance; he was willing to spend money on this scene.

"Our computer production technology, especially CGI technology, is not as good as that of foreign countries, so we use a clumsy method: to create physical miniature models, then photograph them frame by frame, and then use blue screen to composite them."

The Terminator was made 20 years ago, and Shen Shandeng didn't believe his team couldn't do it!

All preparatory work is progressing rapidly.

Senior students at Beijing Film Academy can be recruited directly without waiting for the holidays.

The better ones already have certain skills and can be used with a little training, and the best part is that it's free!

Give me a red envelope, and I'll provide the rest of the meals.

It's all for the sake of our ideals. We have to make the most of our place at the school!
Moreover, people who were previously difficult to hire can now be easily recruited once the project's influence grows.

Shen Shandeng's confidence was also boosted by the launch ceremony.

The boasts they made are gradually becoming reality.

The impact of the project launch meeting also spread offline.

Traditional media are just as popular as the internet.

Film industry media outlets have provided in-depth analysis in their reports.

[China Film Group's New Attempt at "Supporting New Talent": Shen Shandeng and the Ambition of "The Eunuch"]

[Reflections on "A Weak Nation Has No Art": Shen Shandeng's Commercial Film Manifesto]

[A Top Student from the Beijing Film Academy's Department of Management's Production Practice: A Detailed Explanation of the "Supervisor" Project]

[Wu Jing's Return and Transformation: New Hope for Action in "The Eunuch"?]

This study analyzes the advantages of Shen Shandeng's background in the Management Department of Beijing Film Academy in project planning and resource integration.

They praised Shen Shandeng for demonstrating project control, clear production thinking, and media sophistication beyond his years.

Thanks to the money they received.

The related reports downplayed the controversial aspects.

It also explains the significance of Wu Jing's return to the mainland.

This is a very good sign for mainland Chinese films. Wu Jing's experience in Hong Kong, especially in action design and on-set management, will be of great value to the "The Eunuch" project.

The analysis also examines Wu Jing's box office appeal and image fit as the lead actor, his ability to handle multiple roles as assistant director, assistant producer, and action director, as well as the pressure and motivation brought about by his "all-in" investment.

In terms of influence, we should look at social news and public opinion.

Fortunately, Shen Shandeng's identity naturally generates buzz!

From a civil engineering major at a petroleum university to an online singer, then a graduate student at the Beijing Film Academy, and finally a director of a multi-million dollar project for China Film Group, this career path itself is highly topical and widely discussed.

After this incident, the negative label associated with his "online singer" days has been significantly faded.

The text emphasizes Shen Shandeng's "talent" and "courage".

In particular, Shen Shandeng's jeans paired with a white shirt give off a youthful, student-like vibe, a style that appeals to Chinese audiences.

He looks like a gentleman!
Even more explosive was the statement "Weak countries have no art," which went viral and broke out of its niche.

Concise, powerful, and highly confrontational!
Even if many people don't understand the specific context, they will be attracted by the momentum and controversy.

His signature "golden quote" further increased Shen Shandeng's public profile.

The recognition from a "national team" like China Film Group has greatly challenged the stereotype that "online singers = non-mainstream = low-end".

From a despised "online singer" to a figure of widespread social attention and discussion, she has completed an extremely glamorous identity transformation and public image reshaping.

Shen Shandeng's distinctive personality quickly expanded his popularity, and he was even regarded as an inspirational idol.

For those active in the entertainment industry, practical benefits are what matter most.

Regardless of praise or criticism, Shen Shandeng has made a strong entry into the center of the film industry's attention.

"Shen Shandeng is quite interesting. We should keep in touch more often in the future."

When Sun Li saw Shen Shandeng in the news wearing jeans and a white T-shirt, she felt that they should develop a closer relationship.

Teacher Huang Li became annoyed as soon as he heard that.

He also gave a written interview last night, where he was heavily criticized.

There was no report today; they said to wait a bit.

Shen Shandeng wasn't part of this circle, and he never liked or cared much about people who didn't fit in.

Some people in this circle can fall a hundred times and still have a chance.

Some people can't stand falling down even once.

Those who don't know how to maintain relationships and make enemies everywhere will definitely not have a good ending.

Huang Li changed the subject: "You forgot to turn off the lights last night, didn't you?"

Sun Li was stunned: "Didn't you forget to turn it off?"

"Fuck!"

Xiao Gangpao, who was still busy on the set of "Assembly", exclaimed in amazement.

As filming neared its end, he began to learn about the industry.

I'm planning to find an opportunity to boost my page views.

Then we saw Shen Shandeng dominate the forum.

A sense of crisis is rising!
Feng Xiaogang doesn't care about academia or art; what he sees is that the "Du Gong" project is already a hit even before it starts!
Not only that, it also stirred up potential viewers' dissatisfaction with the abundance of bad period dramas, saving them a lot of money on advertising!

"The future is terrifying!"

Feng Xiaogang is known as "Little Cannon," but compared to Shen Dapao, he seems like a greenhorn.

"Wow, does this mean I won't get any more space in the news if I don't shoot out boldly?"

Little Cannon imagined a bleak future.

This is vicious competition!

Huayi.

Wang Zhongjun said, "The rumors were indeed true. Shen Shandeng is going to be a sharp knife in President Han's hands, leaving no way out and clearly drawing a line between himself and the academic faction."

"Too much rigidity leads to breakage." Wang Zhonglei was not optimistic.

Wang Zhongjun said calmly, "As long as President Han supports him, he'll have a get-out-of-jail-free card. I heard that 'The Eunuch' is still short of a share; have the investment department inquire about it."

Wang Zhonglei said, "This one is based on the Ming Dynasty, and the big production that follows is a tribute to the Ming Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongjun remained silent.

Who does my brother hang out with all day? He doesn't think about making money; he's only interested in all sorts of nonsense.

Wang Zhongjun directly instructed: "The 'Supervisor' project is good. With Wu Jing joining the final film, the quality should be guaranteed. President Han is clearly going to promote it. Even if it doesn't make a profit, we can still use this opportunity to curry favor with President Han."

"Currently, there is no precedent for film and television companies to go public in mainland China. We must do everything we can to get the company listed first."

Shen Shandeng is bringing about change to Chinese cinema.

The wind rises from the ripples.

And the Hong Kong and Taiwan circles are getting uneasy!

　Recently, Meituan and Ele.me were locked in a fierce battle, with Ele.me fighting at noon and Meituan fighting at night. Ele.me was quickly defeated by Meituan.

　　I ordered a combo of eel and pork chop. The seaweed was discolored, and the crab sticks and eel were very fishy. I felt I couldn't waste it. Then that night, I vomited and had diarrhea, and a fever. I didn't sleep a wink. I took norfloxacin and drank six packets of montmorillonite powder before it finally stopped. I didn't suffer like this even when I was positive for COVID-19; I almost felt like I was going to die. In the summer, if you don't like something, you absolutely shouldn't eat it. Trust your body's reactions. Of course, it could also be related to being positive for COVID-19, which lowered my immunity.

　　
　
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