Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 43: Fortune Turns Around
At the main table of the wedding banquet, the atmosphere remained lively, but the formality of the ceremony had shifted to casual conversation after the meal.

Mr. Chen, beaming with pride, personally pulled Wang Sheng aside to sit next to him and poured him a full glass of wine without a word.

"Brother Wang, come quick! These bosses want to meet you, this capable man from Beijing!"

With a booming voice, he spared no effort in praising the several equally distinguished and influential "entrepreneurs" at the table: "Look at this! Young talents personally trained by Director Han! The regular army of Beijing Film Studio! This 'wedding movie' they've produced is absolutely amazing!"

He gave a thumbs up: "Not only was the filming great, but the ideas and creativity! The song he wrote for me even made me cry! You guys didn't see the wedding procession this morning; they used a proper film camera! When that machine is turned on, it's all about the money! But the effect is unparalleled! It's an absolutely unique memory; it's something to be proud of!"
But actually, the main event hasn't happened yet. Due to the tight schedule, I didn't schedule it with Brother Wang a month or two in advance. The proper wedding film shooting will have to wait. But don't worry, once the film is finished and edited, I'll take it to the largest cinema in the city, Bailu Cinema, and screen it for a month, allowing everyone in the city to watch it for free!

In 1995, Bailu Cinema took the lead in completing the transformation from a single screening room to a multiplex cinema, becoming the first multiplex cinema in Bailu City and even in southern Zhejiang.

This not only expanded its scale but also reshaped the way locals watch movies, making it the undisputed leader in Lucheng's film industry. As the only luxury cinema in Lucheng at the time, Bailu Cinema was extremely popular, with long queues for tickets to popular movies that could only be described as seas of people.

Showing a wedding movie here certainly adds a lot of prestige.

Wang Sheng felt a sense of déjà vu about this kind of pretentious behavior, as if he were hiring a troupe of opera performers to put on a show for a month straight.

However, this approach is more modern and has a higher level of sophistication!

Mr. Chen smiled smugly.

Damn, you're really good at showing off.

Several bosses wanted to punch Old Chen, but their eyes lingered on Wang Sheng's young yet composed face.

Most of them are people who rose from humble beginnings, completed their initial capital accumulation, and are now eager to use various means to demonstrate their wealth, elevate their status, and consolidate their social position.

The service provided by Wang Sheng precisely hit their sweet spot—it was novel and high-end, highly showy, and perfectly matched the "first to get rich" pursuit of "decency" and "uniqueness".

Mr. Wu, a clothing trader, stroked his wine glass and laughed, "Mr. Wang, Mr. Chen really came out on top this time, making such a grand spectacle."

My son has some business to attend to at the end of the year, and I'm racking my brains trying to come up with something new. Mr. Wang, could you leave your contact information? We could discuss it in more detail later.

Another building materials business owner, Mr. Lin, immediately chimed in: "Yes, yes, my daughter is getting married next year, so we need to start making arrangements in advance. Mr. Wang, could you please give me your business card? This kind of cinematic record is definitely more meaningful than just having a banquet."

“Of course, no problem.” Wang Sheng calmly took out a specially printed, high-quality business card from his inner pocket and handed it over with both hands: “You two are too kind. This is my contact information. Shengying Media is at your service at any time. We can discuss your specific needs in detail later, and we will do our best to add a unique touch to your wedding.”

Han Sanping sat to the side, listening and watching silently, his fingers unconsciously dipping into the wine in his glass and tracing numbers on the tablecloth.

A Mr. Chen, 400,000.

Two more potential "customized" orders were placed on the table in the blink of an eye.

Even if the unit price fluctuates slightly, if you can steadily receive ten such high-end orders a year, that's four million in revenue!

One hundred orders equals forty million!

His mind raced, calculating manpower, equipment depletion, and profit margins.

Reaching a scale of hundreds of millions is not a dream...

Han Sanping was startled by his own estimate and looked up to examine Wang Sheng again.

The "big pie" this kid drew is about to be realized so quickly, and even far beyond expectations.

This is not just about solving the employment problem for children; it's about creating a highly dynamic cash cow and a market benchmark outside of the Beijing Film Studio!

What kind of movie is this?

If we could take over all the wedding videography business for the children of these business owners in the south, it would be more than enough to support a factory.

When I have money in the future, won't I be able to film whatever I want?

Also, perhaps we could cultivate good relationships with those film screening companies? That's a real gamble...

Han Sanping felt a surge of excitement.

But the Beijing Film Studio can't handle this directly; it has to be done through a trustworthy intermediary, and that intermediary...

Han Sanping looked at Wang Sheng again.

Hey!
How come I'm the one begging him now!

……

As the wedding banquet drew to a close, guests began to take their leave.

Wang Sheng was about to go to Wu Yiyi to confirm the location and preparations for reshooting scenes in the style of "Roman Holiday" when a figure hurriedly ran up to him.

"Excuse me... are you General Manager Wang of Shengying Media?" The voice was clear and crisp, with just the right amount of timidity and anticipation.

Wang Sheng stopped and looked at the person who had come.

She was a young woman in her early twenties, dressed in a well-fitting business suit, holding an interview notebook and pen in her hand. She had delicate features, bright and lively eyes, and a clever air about her.

He didn't know her.

"I am Wang Sheng. And you are?"

A bright smile immediately bloomed on the young woman's face, and her words flowed as if rehearsed: "Hello, Mr. Wang! I apologize for bothering you! I'm Li Xiuxiu, an intern reporter from Hangzhou TV. The wedding ceremony just now was so touching, especially when Mr. Chen sang that song!"
I've been observing you closely. Seeing how young and handsome you are, and how professionally and calmly you direct the filming team, you perfectly match the description of "young and promising" in the *Beijing Evening News*! I guessed you must be Mr. Wang, the one who created the "sky-high wedding film"!

This string of compliments was both direct and carried a hint of girlish admiration; most people would probably have already become elated.

Wang Sheng smiled, showing a high degree of immunity to such polite conversation: "You flatter me, Reporter Li. Is there something you need?"

Seeing Wang Sheng's calm attitude, Li Xiuxiu immediately pressed her advantage: "Mr. Wang, you and your Shengying Media are hot topics right now! I wonder if you could do me the honor of giving me an exclusive interview? To talk about your entrepreneurial story and this innovative concept of 'wedding movies'?"

She clasped her hands together, her eyes earnest: "Just a little bit of your time!"

Wang Sheng shook his head, his tone gentle but his refusal decisive: "It's definitely not possible today. I have to rehearse the rest of the storyline with the bride and groom this afternoon, and then follow up on the filming of the wedding night pranks tonight. My schedule is packed."

"What about tomorrow or the day after?" Li Xiuxiu pressed on, unwilling to give up. "I can wait until you're free!"

"I'll be with the crew tomorrow and the day after to supervise the filming progress and ensure the quality of the final product. This trip to Lucheng is time-sensitive and demanding, so I really can't find the time for an interview." Wang Sheng declined again and turned to leave.

A hint of urgency flashed across Li Xiuxiu's face.

She took a half step closer, lowered her voice, and added a barely perceptible pleading tone: "Mr. Wang, please help me... I'm just an intern reporter. Whether I can stay at Hangzhou TV and become a full-time employee next year depends entirely on my performance this year and whether I can produce any substantial reports. Your topic is really excellent..."

She tried to gain sympathy by threatening her career prospects, resorting to moral blackmail.

Wang Sheng stopped in his tracks, glanced at her sideways, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable indifference: "Reporter Li, your career development is your own business. It has nothing to do with whether I have time to give an interview or not."

His words were brief and to the point, devoid of unnecessary emotion, yet clearly drawing a line between them.

After saying that, Wang Sheng didn't linger and strode towards the team members who were busy packing up the equipment.

Li Xiuxiu stood there, watching Wang Sheng's tall figure disappear into the busy staff, and gently bit her lip.

Wang Sheng's reaction was calmer and more unapproachable than she had expected.

But she wasn't too disappointed; instead, she became even more determined to find a way to get her sister connected with Wang Sheng...

(End of this chapter)