Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 77, Section 76: The Trendsetters of the Times
Another few days passed.

Tuesday, August 27, 1996.

The morning sunlight pierced through the thin mist and spilled onto the streets of Beijing, bringing the crispness of early autumn.

Compared to the sweltering heat of July, the weather at the end of August was much more pleasant.

Wang Sheng and Secretary Gao of the factory's Youth League Committee arrived at the conference center located in Haiding District.

The atmosphere here was solemn, with a red banner hanging at the entrance that read "The First National Youth Science and Technology Development Forum Symposium." Staff members and delegates in white shirts hurried by.

As soon as Wang Sheng entered the conference center, he ran into an acquaintance.

Zhang Jianwei, a reporter from China Youth Daily.

"Comrade Wang Sheng! It's nice to see you again, welcome!" Zhang Jianwei warmly extended his hand: "You look great, and you look very energetic in that outfit!"

Wang Sheng was wearing a well-fitting light gray slim suit, a white shirt underneath, a dignified tie, and polished leather shoes.

"Reporter Zhang, we meet again." Wang Sheng shook hands with him and exchanged pleasantries: "I read the interview article you wrote last time, you really flattered me too much."

"Yes, these are all based on your own experience and reflections, Mr. Wang."

"This is Secretary Gao, the secretary of the Youth League Committee of Beijing Film Studio. This is reporter Zhang from China Youth Daily," Wang Sheng introduced at the appropriate time.

"Hello……"

Secretary Gao and reporter Zhang shook hands.

"Follow me, I'll take you inside."

Zhang Jianwei volunteered and led Wang Sheng and Secretary Gao inside: "How is it? Are you nervous about attending a meeting of this level for the first time?"

Wang Sheng frankly admitted, "To be honest, a little. After all, this is a technology development forum, and I'm someone who works in wedding film production, so this is kind of a crossover."

"Haha, Mr. Wang, you're too modest."

Zhang Jianwei continued, "There are many leaders present today, including leaders from the Science and Technology Commission, the Education Commission, the Communist Youth League, and the All-China Youth Federation, as well as many experts and scholars from universities and research institutes. This is an excellent platform for showcasing and exchanging ideas."

He then briefly introduced today's agenda to Wang Sheng: opening ceremony, opening remarks by leaders, keynote speeches, followed by speeches from youth representatives like Wang Sheng, afternoon sessions of sub-forum discussions, and project matchmaking activities tomorrow.

The most anticipated award ceremony, the "China Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Award," will be held this morning after all the speeches have concluded.

Zhang Jianwei glanced at his watch: "There are still more than 20 minutes before the opening ceremony. Let me take you to the media reception area first for a brief pre-conference interview."
Could you please share your feelings and expectations about attending this forum?

"it is good."

Wang Sheng readily agreed.

……

In the media reception area, in addition to China Youth Daily, there were reporters from several central-level media outlets such as Science and Technology Daily and Guangming Daily.

Zhang Jianwei, as the person in charge, raised several questions.

"Comrade Wang Sheng, as a youth representative from the cultural industry, what are your special feelings about participating in this forum themed on technological development?"

Facing the camera and microphone, Wang Sheng calmly said, "First of all, I feel very honored, and also a little surprised. I have always believed that technology and culture are not separate, especially in the film and television industry, where technological progress directly promotes the expansion of the boundaries of artistic expression."

This forum provided a valuable opportunity for me to transcend the limitations of my own industry, listen to the voices of cutting-edge technology, learn from the valuable experiences of young entrepreneurs in other fields, and think about how to introduce more advanced technological concepts and more scientific organizational models into the development of the cultural industry.

I think this is a very meaningful cross-disciplinary exchange. "How do you understand 'tech entrepreneurship'? How is it practiced in your industry?"

"I believe that the core of 'technology entrepreneurship' lies in using new technologies and new ways of thinking to solve practical problems and create new market value."

At Shengying Media, we are trying to industrialize the emerging business of wedding video recording by upgrading equipment, standardizing processes, and building a material library to improve efficiency and quality.

At the same time, we actively utilize the profits gained from marketization to reinvest in upgrading technology and equipment and training personnel, preparing for potential future technological revolutions in film. This could be considered a micro-level practice of 'technology entrepreneurship' that combines market demand.

His answer was both relevant to the topic and cleverly elevated his own professional expertise, prompting several reporters to nod in approval.

After a brief interview, Zhang Jianwei accompanied Wang Sheng to the main venue.

The magnificent venue was already quite full. Looking around, most of the people were middle-aged or young adults in their thirties or forties, dressed in suits or shirts. They all looked shrewd and capable, and many of them wore glasses, exuding a strong scholarly or technical air.

Wang Sheng, who is not yet twenty years old and has a slightly immature face, stands out from the crowd, attracting a lot of curious and scrutinizing glances.

With the help of the staff, Wang Sheng found the seat with his name on it, located in the middle of the front area, which was a pretty good spot.

Sitting next to him was a man of about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and with a refined demeanor. In front of him were a notebook and a fountain pen.

When Wang Sheng sat down, the other person politely nodded to him.

Wang Sheng responded with a smile.

"Hello, Wang Sheng."

Wang Sheng took the initiative to extend his hand.

He glanced at the nameplate on the other table—Wang Wenjing.

"Hello, Wang Wenjing." The other party smiled and shook hands with Wang Sheng, saying humbly, "Yonyou Software."

"I've long admired Mr. Wang's name. Yonyou Software is a benchmark for domestic software." Although Wang Sheng had never heard of it, he still said sincerely.

"You flatter me, I'm still working on it."

Wang Wenjing smiled modestly, looking at Wang Sheng's youthful face and brand name: "Wang Sheng... Shengying Media? You're the CEO of Beijing Film Studio who makes wedding movies? You're really young and promising. I've been hearing your name a lot lately."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and business cards.

Wang Wenjing doesn't talk much, but his words and actions reveal the pragmatism and composure of someone with a technical background.

Wang Sheng looked around and saw a rather familiar name—Qiu Baijun.

Isn't this Jun'er's good older brother right now?

Then, Wang Sheng saw a familiar name—Guo Guangchang.

The head of the Fosun Group.

Also present were Zhang Simin and Xu Shaochun from Shenzhen, who were talking in hushed tones; and several representatives from traditional manufacturing or energy sectors, such as Liu Rushan from Shengli Petroleum in Shandong Province and Wang Ruimin from Pengcheng Rectifier Factory, whose demeanor was more rugged and pragmatic.

This is an era full of hope and opportunity, and those sitting in the hall are the pioneers of this surging wave.

The air was filled with a unique atmosphere that blended anticipation, ambition, and a touch of tension.

(End of this chapter)