The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 93 Narrative Initiative! Pressing Forward! (Seeking monthly votes!)
Shen Shandeng wanted to have some fun first.

Then, get the other creators and the audience excited too.

Personally, it feels great to have cursed what I wanted to curse.

It was also for the purpose of film promotion, to further increase the film's popularity, and to divert some malicious doubts.

Regardless of what the enemy criticizes, he still attacks "The Creation of Evil"!
Target one and shoot it dead!
These are only partial effects.

Its main function is to crush "The Creation of Evil" and establish his new grammar and new narrative.

Moreover, he still holds the moral high ground, and he can confidently assert his rights no matter who asks.

This is the advantage of taking control of the narrative; you can combine elements however you like and still win.

Won Ma.

On the other end of the phone, Han Sanping was stunned!

The way Shen Shandeng does things, as revealed in his words, is truly incredible!

This is actually China's path to development.

They try their best to secure favorable conditions, which sometimes makes them seem weak.

But once a certain point is crossed and it's determined that it's impossible to win over, the coldness can become so ruthless that it's almost unbelievable.

It's quite unbelievable to hear such a way of doing things from the mouth of an arts and culture director.

Cough!

Han Sanping quickly stopped himself from thinking about it; he didn't have any negative views on the arts and literature scene.

Shen Shandeng said aggrievedly, "I seem to be the one taking the initiative, but in fact, I am the one on the defensive."

"The key lies in his choice. If it's a fight, I will definitely fight; but if he's willing to talk, I'm open to negotiations."

"No, you're actually feeling wronged?" Han Sanping gasped.

Shen Shandeng didn't just learn randomly; he mastered the essence of the techniques.

Always occupy the moral high ground!
This moral high ground is not nominal or based on public opinion, but rather exists at the real and practical level.

Perception can be distorted, but the laws of matter remain unchanged.

"Of course I feel wronged!"

Overwhelmed with grief, Shen Shandeng found joy in his sorrow and burst into laughter through his tears.

“I’m just a child, a child who was beaten to his doorstep and forced to fight back in self-defense.”

"If I could, I wouldn't want to do this either, but the enemy treats me like a fool and insults my intelligence."

"It's one thing to describe slow-motion fighting as incredibly beautiful, but to use the blood of heroes to whitewash traitors is not only an insult to my intelligence, but also an insult to my character and national dignity."

That's so unfair!

Shen Shandeng could no longer tolerate it, so he passively launched a counterattack!
That's just how it is!

Han Sanping thought about it and realized that was indeed the case.

Look how upset the child is! They're laughing so hard!

Shen Shandeng continued, "Of course, I think from an industry perspective we should also completely eliminate 'The Creation of Evil'. There are too many stories to tell in the history of the Republic of China and modern history."

"It contains national and personal grievances, famine and war, and the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, which is magical in itself. It is the source of our creative inspiration as filmmakers. If we do not draw a clear line, we will also harm the interests of the film industry."

That's absolutely right! Han Sanping quickly took notes; this also jeopardized the film industry.

Shen Shandeng was not acting rashly; he remained very calm.

They not only stand on the moral high ground, but also on the industry high ground.

The success of "The Supervisor" does not mean we can relax.

This is just the beginning, or even just the beginning of the beginning; the road ahead is long.

He must gather all his strength and gamble on a specific moment.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred punches." The key is to open up the gap and win!

If you can't open it, losing the fight is like throwing one punch only to be met with a hundred more.

The next major example is India, whose defeat on Tianya was even worse than the crushing defeat of the last century, after a 6-0 score.

With the score at 6-0, he went straight to the kids' table.

Shen Shandeng was well aware of the enemy's twisted power.

First of all, I must say this.

From the perspective of national-level competition, this is merely a show of skill without substance.

However, when it comes to individuals or to the other party's advantageous industries, this force should not be underestimated.

Strategically despise it, but tactically take it seriously!
The enemy's cognitive distortion technique is still very powerful from a tactical perspective.

Especially now, the opposing interest groups cannot effectively mobilize these forces, and their methods are very crude and wild, showing no regard for the lives of the dogs.

When another interest group comes in, things will be different.

Therefore, Shen Shandeng needs to accumulate energy as much as possible before the arrival of winter.

Having been reborn, he knew very well that he only had two years.

Whether it's the external or internal environment, it's all at this point in time.

We are currently on the eve of the rise of film industry capital and cultural capital.

Once Huayi goes public and the film and television company's business model becomes viable, external forces will change their approach and increase capital penetration to try and get a share of the domestic market.

At that time, without external threats, film and television capital would immediately scatter and even become accomplices with outsiders.

China Film Group's period of dominance has only lasted for the last few years.

The rise of local film capital will drive the development of local teams, forming a positive cycle.

In addition, with a vibrant market, a number of box office successes will emerge, including the first domestic film to break the billion-yuan mark.

At that time, the film industry had escaped a life-or-death crisis, and China Film Group would no longer have such energy.

They are even getting weaker because, as state-owned enterprises, they cannot compete with private distribution companies in terms of rebates, box office manipulation, and other forms of profit transfer.

In other words, the next two years are crucial.

Shen Shandeng must accumulate strength as much as possible. Development concepts are just empty words; what is more important is to accumulate industry strength.

There must be a solid industrial base and a considerable number of employees with substantial incomes.

Only with a solid foundation can one break through the encirclement and suppression of another interest group that is likely to come, escape life and death, and make the movies one wants to make.

Therefore, the success of "The Supervisor" is only the beginning.

He wants to win all support and gain all power.

In the present and even in the future, the struggle over ideology can only be done, not spoken.

You can say a little about matters of right and wrong, but saying more is pointless.

We need to start with business competition, market development, and industrial strength.

Shen Shandeng did the same.

The history of the Republic of China and modern times is like contemporary Latin America; the magical is the reality.

It is a wellspring of creation for all literary and artistic workers.

Foreign monks are allowed to fetch water, but they must not pollute the water source.

Of course, Lao Deng's support is indispensable at the moment. Shen Shandeng said with high emotional intelligence: "It is all thanks to the factory director's teachings. I am putting the factory director's ideas into practice. I will attack in order to defend."

No! You're the best!

Han Sanping sensed something was wrong when a large pot fell from the sky.

He's an old man in his fifties, how can he compare to a young person?

"It's because you're quick-witted and skilled in both literary and martial arts."

"It was the factory manager's teaching."

"No, it's your own achievement."

"It's the factory manager's."

Shen Shandeng discovered that the phone call had ended.

Old Deng is no good; he goes back on his word the moment he hears it.

Seeing that he was excited after finishing the call, Chen Hao asked curiously, "Was that Chairman Han?"

"Yes, Han Sanping."

Shen Shandeng said casually, "He's always making a fuss, afraid of this and that. I'm considering whether to replace him with China Film Group for the sequel. He's holding us back a bit."

Chen Hao felt like he was suffocating, and his body went limp.

This man is so charming.

It's a pity, though, that she already has a partner.

And it can only be done during the movie, otherwise...
Chen Hao quickly suppressed the terrible thought. Mimi would be back soon, and she couldn't be a bad woman.

However, she could also be a close male friend, advising, "Chairman Han is your mentor. China Film Group has abundant resources, which will benefit your growth."

Shen Shandeng played with her hand, keenly sensing that it was trembling slightly.

Indeed, everyone's constitution is different.

"Their thinking is a bit outdated; they don't understand innovation and the importance of new grammar."

After Shen Shandeng used a few technical terms, Chen Hao became even more confused.

A thirst for knowledge is stirring within me.

the other side.

Old Deng Han Sanping was unaware that he had become part of Little Deng's plan when the landline rang again.

He felt a sudden tightness in his chest, then laughed; he had just learned several moves.

The answer is that he was also wronged!
Picking up the phone, Han Sanping was startled by his secretary's reminder and quickly called back.

After making the call.

Han Sanping paced excitedly around the room.

What Shen Shandeng didn't know was that he won more than he imagined.

It's worth noting that almost all mainstream foreign media outlets, including Reuters, the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Guardian, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, questioned whether the consecutive awards won by Chinese-language films at the Venice Film Festival involved bias in the judging process when reporting on the film "The Creation."

People don't even need to deliberately link Zhang Yimou with "The Creation of Sin"; they've gone even further by making him feel wronged first.

The enemy's front line has advanced to a level that is beyond our imagination.

At this moment, Shen Shandeng suddenly jumped out wielding "The Eunuch," pointing out the more important Hollywood background of Paperclip, namely the American background, and hammered and smashed Zhang Yimou again and again, stripping him from the set of symbols of Venice and "The Creation."

Moreover, Shen Shandeng is terrifyingly strong; Paperclip is almost tied to the traitors of China.

They charged forward with great force, not only taking the lead in the assault but also capturing the flag!
Zhang Yimou was the chief director of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, and Shen Shandeng objectively upheld the image of the Olympic Games, thwarting the enemy's conspiracy.

The Olympic Games can be considered the most important cultural event in recent years, and it is not only a cultural event but also an important milestone in national development.

Shen Shandeng had no idea that he had won from some corner.

But they flourished everywhere, and all of them were winners.

China Film.

Han Sanping had already made his stance clear, and his secretary, Liao Yun, carrying the compiled key points, hurried between the various crucial departments.

Wang, the production manager, was called into a short meeting and tentatively asked, "Secretary Liao, what does President Han mean?"

Liao Yun appeared relaxed, but her tone carried an undeniable weight.

In front of Han Sanping, he stood like a lackey, refusing to argue with anyone.

But outside, oh well, sorry!
"What Mr. Han means is that both 'Red Cliff' and 'The Warlords' are major projects that China Film Group is focusing on supporting, with huge investments and high social attention."

"As investors and producers, we must ensure that the project is completed on schedule and with high quality, living up to the country's support and the audience's expectations."

"Any behavior that affects the schedule, exceeds the budget, or fails to meet quality standards must be dealt with seriously and those responsible must be held accountable."

Manager Wang was secretly alarmed.

The wording was too strong, which made me a little uneasy.

In the past, China Film Group would usually discuss with directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan, especially those of the caliber of John Woo.

"Accountability. How exactly should we pursue it?"

"Act according to the contract and the system."

Liao Yun's smile remained unchanged, but her eyes sharpened.

"The production department should take a firm stance and ensure that the contract is followed, including auditing the accounts and coordinating the actors' schedules. Any additional costs incurred due to project delays will be borne by the responsible party."

"President Han emphasized that every penny of China Film's money must be spent wisely, used to ensure the quality of films, without any ambiguity."

"If anyone thinks Hollywood or other markets can cover the losses, then they should come up with a clear plan and guarantee. Otherwise, within China Film Group's territory, you have to follow China Film Group's rules. Understand?"

"Understood!"

Old Wang was shocked!
This is getting serious!

He immediately thought of the phenomenal box office performance of "The Eunuch" and Shen Shandeng's reckless and adventurous spirit, and instantly understood where Han Sanping's confidence came from.

In fact, he had expected this long ago. Back when he was the deputy manager, he personally attended the launch ceremony of "Du Gong".

As for being able to become a permanent employee, it can only be attributed to personal contributions, the country's cultivation, and a bit of support from superiors.

Han Sanping bet big, and he won big.

It can only be said that the leaders didn't just win small, they won big; they made a fortune.

Holding such a trump card in hand, one can truly stand tall!

Manager Wang immediately straightened his back: "Secretary Liao, don't worry, I'll take care of it right away. I guarantee the pressure will be effectively conveyed, leaving them with no room for complaint!"

"The Eunuch" continues its phenomenal run in the film market!
Entering the second week, according to market rules, after the initial surge in the first week, the box office usually declines in the second week; it would be good if it could stabilize.

All analysts' forecasts cautiously predict that the market will close at around 5000 million the following week.

However, "The Du Gong" delivered a resounding slap to all the prediction models with its actions, breaking ten million copies on weekdays for several consecutive weeks, and even more so after the copies were expanded.

In just four days, it has already exceeded the box office forecast for the following week. On Friday, November 16, "The Eunuch" broke the 11 million mark again in a single day!

2500 million!
When the preliminary box office figures for Friday were published, the entire Chinese film industry fell into a deathly silence!

"This is insane! This box office trend is insane!"

A seasoned publisher was typing away on his calculator in his office, his face filled with disbelief.

"This defies market principles! This...this is a miracle!"

In the conference room of China Film Group.

The phone rang incessantly, all from various places requesting additional copies and screenings. "If we can match the opening weekend's performance by the next week's workdays, this weekend is going to be a huge hit!"

The distribution manager looked at the huge handwritten box office trend chart on the wall. The red curve representing "The Eunuch" suddenly rose from the ground in the second week, like a wild dragon breaking free of its restraints and soaring straight into the sky!
Not only did its Friday box office in the second week match the highest single-day box office performance of the opening weekend, but more importantly, its trend is upward against the odds! This means that word-of-mouth is spreading like wildfire!
Moreover, it created a ripple effect; the release of "Ratatouille" and "Die Hard 4" did not affect the box office of "The Eunuch" but were instead absorbed into it, further expanding the overall market.

The total box office revenue for the film industry has exceeded 4000 million, an unprecedented figure outside of the summer and Lunar New Year holiday seasons.

Its wild and ferocious upward trend left everyone speechless!

From audiences to theaters, and from theaters to the industry, for the first time, we felt the powerful explosive force of local productions and truly experienced the "phenomenal" appeal of local films!

Core cinemas in major cities across the country have replicated or even surpassed the success of the opening weekend.

At the entrance of BJ New Dong'an Cinema.

The queue to enter circled the mall several times, and scalpers had doubled the ticket price, yet demand still couldn't meet supply!

Shanghai Yonghua Cinema.

The manager slapped his thigh excitedly as he looked at the packed lobby, almost entirely filled with audience members waiting to see "The Eunuch"!

"Chinese cinema has produced a dragon!"

Even viewers who aren't interested in movies came to lend their support at this moment.

There's nothing else to it, I'm just curious and I love joining in the fun.

The cinema transformed into a boiling ocean, with the audience suppressing their awe and desire to cheer, their eyes glued to the big screen.

Audiences who entered the theater out of curiosity were truly impressed to find that they too could produce blockbusters that rivaled or even surpassed Hollywood in spiritual power!

This further amplified the word-of-mouth effect.

"Bring me a great movie!"

After the show, audience members recommended it to their friends.

The box office miracle of "The Eunuch" is not just the success of a movie, but also a landmark event, a cultural event, a social event, and a cultural feast!
"The Eunuch" is more than just a movie; it's a good cultural work, a valuable piece of art.

It's a truly good product, not some bad product disguised as a good one!
The melody of the theme song "The Lone Warrior" became a popular chorus after the film's release, and was sung outside the theater and on the streets.

Which Chinese person doesn't harbor a superhero in their heart?

When I look up at the magnificent river of history, I also think that one day I can integrate into the land beneath my feet and shine in it.

Saturday.

The production team of "The Supervisor" has formed two groups, one from the north and one from the south.

The creators looked at Shen Shandeng with the same reverence they would show a god.

This isn't 100 million, or even 200 million; it's heading towards 300 million!

If it breaks 300 million, it will surpass the three major directors and become the number one commercial director in China!

One hundred million has really become a small goal!
Fan Bingbing wants more than just the team to reunite; she also wants to reunite with the team.

I'm starting to get a little annoyed by Yang Mi.

It wasn't that she, as the older sister, wanted to break her promise and steal Mimi's man.

Is it really necessary for you to make such a fuss?

Since they reunited, Da Mimi has been attached to Shen Shandeng like a pendant.

Do you feel like someone's going to steal your man?
Those worries were well-founded.

Yang Mi is feeling a great sense of crisis.

Her woman's intuition told her that Shen Shandeng was not very reliable.

Well, it wasn't just intuition; this man has been wanting to build a harem for a long time.

Honey is exhausted!
Shen Shandeng was completely unaware of it.

Right now, not only is he happy, but the people around him are happy, and the audience is happy too.

The more satisfied the audience is, the higher the box office will be.

The higher the box office, the happier the creators are, and the happier he is.

This is a case of the initial pleasure leading to subsequent pleasure, and then the subsequent pleasure further driving the initial pleasure.

So cool!
In a media interview, Shen Shandeng laughed and said, "The film 'Creating a Sin' is indeed garbage. As for the director, I've decided to separate myself from the film."

Shen Shandeng said with a serious face, "I have great respect for Director Paperclip. This is Beyond! Haha, I mean beyond, beyond!"

The more you talk about it, the less sensitive people become to it.

Beyond is Beyond. Anyone who has wild thoughts about it is just being dirty-minded!
Shen Shandeng no longer only plays "Zao Nie" when others criticize him; he plays "Zao Nie" whenever he has nothing to do.

Box office results speak for themselves.

The more you play "Creating Misfortune", the higher your score will be!
This is market behavior, Hayek's masterful touch!
Sunday.

Preliminary statistics for "The Eunuch" were completed on Saturday, with a single-day box office of 3750 million!
All parties have fallen silent again!

This not only means breaking the single-day box office record set by "Transformers," but also represents that the actual box office has truly surpassed the 200 million mark!
After ten days in theaters, "The Eunuch" has grossed over 200 million yuan!
It set a record for the fastest box office to reach 200 million!
As the box office of "The Eunuch" surpassed 200 million.

Changchun.

Han Sanping took a deep breath of cold air.

He has only one thought in his mind right now: print more!

The box office performance of "The Eunuch" is truly phenomenal, genuinely surpassing the achievements of "Transformers".

He bet on Shen Shandeng's future several years later, but who would have thought the returns would be realized so quickly!

It's even more exciting than winning the lottery!

A new broom sweeps clean, and his leadership at China Film Group Corporation has not only ignited a fire, but has also nurtured a dragon, prompting some media outlets to proclaim it the beginning of a new era for Chinese cinema and a new set of market rules!
Therefore, Han Sanping no longer had the mind to care about "The Warlords" or "Red Cliff".

He only wanted to ensure the distribution of "The Supervisor," so he went straight to the Changchun film and television printing plant.

I'm so anxious!

Han Sanping's thighs were numb from slapping.

"Could we free up some more production capacity? Double or triple the express fee! I'll help you coordinate anything you need." Han Sanping hoped that the Changchun Film Studio's film processing branch could put in a little more effort.

Zhang Nengshou, the production manager of "The Supervisor," followed beside him.

As a representative of China Film Group stationed at the factory, he slept directly on the floor in the film processing workshop.

But the hard work was worth it; once Han Sanping and others were brought to the table, I was secretly overjoyed.

The manager of the photo printing plant quickly said, "I've already moved in. The workers are working in three shifts, and we've also partnered with another photo printing plant to work together to catch up on the work."

"But now, during the Lunar New Year film season, we are operating at full capacity."

Han Sanping was anxious, but he also knew that factory production capacity couldn't be created overnight. He said with deep emotion, "The film 'The Eunuch' is our pride and honor. It has given us a boost. Let's all do our best to work even harder."

"The better the films perform, the better our industry will be, and the more confident filmmakers will be."

The fact that mainland filmmakers are starting to stand tall is a devastating blow to some.

The filming location in Hebei Province for the movie "Red Cliff".

Zhang Jiazhen, the producer of Red Cliff, held the fax he had just received, his forehead beaded with cold sweat.

He jogged over and found Wu Yusen, who was arguing with the American insurance company.

Zhang Jiazhen called Wu Yusen to an office where no one else was present, his voice trembling slightly: "Director Wu, China Film Group, China Film Group has sent an official letter."

Wu Yusen, already overwhelmed, waved his hand impatiently: "What is it? Another push for progress? Tell them we're trying to coordinate!"

"Takeshi Kaneshiro left the crew because all his scenes were finished filming. I was working on the final big-scene climax, the fire attack on Cao Cao's camp. Please don't disturb my creative process!"

"A day's delay also means a loss of their money!"

"No, it's not about rushing the progress."

Zhang Jiazhen swallowed hard. "Yes, it's an audit notice."

"China Film Group is very dissatisfied with the progress of 'Red Cliff' and various unexpected events. The audit team will be stationed there next week to conduct a special audit of all project expenditures, with a focus on verifying overdue costs and actor remuneration payments."

"Furthermore, regarding the issue of Takeshi Kaneshiro leaving the production after his contract expired, the legal department of China Film Group sent a strongly worded reminder letter, demanding that we strictly handle the matter in accordance with the spirit of the contract, otherwise it will be considered a major breach of contract, and we reserve the right to pursue legal responsibility and claim compensation."

"At the same time, regarding the application from the US insurance company to finish filming ahead of schedule, China Film Group clearly replied that it would not approve it, and required them to fulfill the commitments stipulated in the contract, otherwise it would refuse to pay the remaining balance and initiate counterclaim proceedings."

"Moreover, the production representative from China Film Group has already seized the film materials to ensure that the audit work can proceed normally."

"This, this, how is this possible!"

Wu Yusen was stunned, gasped, and his facial muscles instantly stiffened. He snatched the fax and quickly scanned the cold and official wording on it.

Every word felt like a needle pricking his pride in his status as an internationally renowned director.

"impossible!"

Wu Yusen practically roared it out, his voice incredibly sharp.

"Isn't China Film Group worried about affecting the filming schedule of 'Red Cliff'? They've invested so much money in it."

Wu Yusen felt a surge of anger rising to the top of his head, so suffocating he felt like he was about to explode.

In his past experience, mainland investors, especially China Film Group, have always been very accommodating. In order to bring in international teams and big-name stars, they have always been very humble and have always resolved problems through negotiation. They have never been so tough before.
This is a blatant slap in the face and an insult!
He felt that his authority and the international standing he had built up over the years had been trampled on in that instant.

"How dare they?! I am John Woo! Red Cliff is an international blockbuster! Do they even understand the complexities of filmmaking?! They are interfering with the creative process! Prepare to halt filming!"

Zhang Jiazhen's expression changed drastically. He said, "The investors for this film aren't just China Film Group. If filming is halted, all the investors will object. Director Wu, you need to think this through. Our main market is in China. Other investors won't support us! We can't go against China Film Group."

"Moreover, the footage has already been sealed away. Now that Takeshi Kaneshiro has left, and Tony Leung may also leave, the main thing is that mainlanders are holding it together. If China Film Group takes over, it might be able to keep it afloat."

"Moreover, given the current situation with 'The Creed,' if China Film Group asks Tony Leung to cooperate, he will find it difficult to refuse. He is more effective than us in speaking, because he needs to maintain good relations with them regarding the characterization of 'The Creed.'"

Zhang Jiazhen did not mention the major reason for the transformation of China Film Group, after all, it was a directorial work that John Woo threatened to ban.

"China Film Group, China Film Group wasn't like this before!"

Wu Yusen had to calm down.

All these changes caused the name and the movie, "The Eunuch," to flash uncontrollably through his mind!
He once thought of him as just a nobody he could easily deal with, a nobody he never took seriously, but now he has silently shaken his position.

Given the current popularity of "The Eunuch", even if a crisis were to break out in the production team of "Red Cliff", it probably wouldn't grab headlines.

Moreover, the success of "The Eunuch" undoubtedly gave China Film Group confidence that Han Sanping's blockbuster strategy would not only be based on his "Red Cliff" and Chen Kexin's "The Warlords".

A new path has been found, and it's been explored even more effectively.

Even if things fall apart, Han Sanping can withstand defeat.

Because he personally directed this new path, and given the success of "The Eunuch," failure was merely the cost of exploring the path of film development.

Moreover, Wu Yusen heard from the rumors that Shen Shandeng had strong project management skills and had cultivated his own team.

If he quits, there will definitely be someone to take over from China Film Group.

Seeing that he had calmed down, Zhang Jiazhen said, "We can talk. China Film Group certainly doesn't want the project to fall through, but they have some doubts about it."

Despite Zhang Jiazhen's words of comfort, Wu Yusen felt no relief; the frustration and helplessness almost suffocated him.

He had never even met Shen Shandeng in person!

Han Sanping didn't greet him personally; he was simply swept up by the influence of a phenomenal movie.

After being kicked out of Hollywood, is it really true that a fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken?!

"By the way, where is Chen Kexin? Contact Chen Kexin."

Wu Yusen felt a glimmer of hope and wanted to try again.

Hong Kong Island.

When Chen Kexin received the call from the producer, he was quite happy; he had earned enough from this film to buy a villa.

How could Jet Li possibly ask for a salary of 100 million? The market price is only 10 million US dollars.

Moreover, this ten million would require Jet Li to work his ass off.

If it were a dramatic role, Jet Li wouldn't even get five million dollars in salary.

If it's a dark, artistic drama, it won't even fetch a million dollars.

"We've caught a good time."

Chen Kexin was delighted.

The mainland is too lucrative a market.

"Director Chen, this is a huge problem! China Film Group suddenly sent people over without warning, saying they want to 'understand the project's progress and budget execution,' and their attitude is very tough! They're not here to communicate, they're here to audit the accounts!"

"They scrutinized our contracts even more thoroughly than we did! They even brought up the issue of Jet Li receiving 100 million yuan for acting in a dramatic role, and asked us what the basis was for our 'market expectations' assessment. This is clearly an investigation into us!"

Chen Kexin held the microphone, but remained silent for a long time.

A chill ran up from the soles of my feet.

Auditing accounts? Questioning Jet Li's salary and roles?

China Film Group has always respected his creative work and rarely makes things so difficult for him in specific details.

"What right do they have?"

In an instant.

Chen Kexin seems to have returned to the era of Hong Kong films, when he was manipulated by Taiwanese gangs and distributors.

Back then, I was such a coward!

His voice became hoarse, tinged with a panic he himself didn't realize: "Jet Li's salary is determined by the market! How many of his videotapes can he sell?!"

Chen Kexin kept mentioning "international market" and "the artistic expression of film."
hang up the phone.

Chen Kexin paced back and forth in frustration, then called Jet Li to discuss their respective positions.

Chen Kexin only realized what was going on when he received a call from Wu Yusen.

"Someone must be up to no good! Shen Shandeng is asking for trouble! He provoked Paperclip, and now he's coming after us?!"

After listening to the other party's explanation, the more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense, and a huge sense of frustration and resentment welled up in his chest.

Holy crap, how could Shen Shandeng be so evil!

After being reminded by Chen Kexin, Wu Yusen had a burst of inspiration.

They can unite, and they don't need to worry about directly confronting China Film Group; they can let Paperclip take the lead.

"Director Wu, Paperclip has released a personal statement."

Seeing that Wu Yusen was getting more and more into the conversation, Zhang Jiazhen had to interrupt and remind him, his tone horrified.

Chen Kexin's wife, Wu Junru, also reminded him in a trembling voice, "Quick, look!"

As Wu Yusen looked at the fax of Paperclip's statement, he suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow.

On Hong Kong Island, Chan Hak-sin collapsed to the ground.

A statement from Paperclip shocked everyone.

It also shocked everyone!

(End of this chapter)