Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 80, Section 79: Adding Another Protective Talisman
While Wang Sheng was surrounded by reporters, Secretary Gao quietly retreated to a relatively quiet corner of the venue, eagerly took out his phone, and dialed the number for the director's office at Beijing Film Studio.

The phone rang a few times before being answered. It was Han Sanping's steady voice: "Hello?"

"Factory Director! It's me, Lao Gao!" Secretary Gao's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Old Gao? Is the meeting over? How did it go?" Han Sanping noticed the unusual tone in his voice and immediately asked.

"it's over!"

Secretary Gao announced loudly, "Wang Sheng has won the first 'China Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Award'! Only ten people have won this award, and the winners are all outstanding young talents from all walks of life. He is one of them."

There was a full three or four seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Immediately, Han Sanping's signature, slightly hoarse and hearty laughter erupted, clearly coming through the receiver: "Hahaha! You've really made our Beijing Film Studio proud! You've made our film system proud! Hahaha!"

In recent years, the film studio has become increasingly marginalized. Now, Wang Sheng has won a highly prestigious national award in such a cross-industry way. This is not only an honor for Wang Sheng personally, but also the most powerful proof of the film studio's reform achievements. It is the hardest stone to throw at those who doubt it!

In addition...

He could almost see the envious yet complicated looks in the eyes of the other film studio directors when he went to the ministry for the next meeting.

You can all just be jealous!
……

Wang Sheng had just finished dealing with a wave of media onslaught and breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to go find Secretary Gao when a staff member in his early thirties, wearing a well-fitting suit and a conference work badge around his neck, walked up to him with a smile.

"Hello, Comrade Wang Sheng. Congratulations on winning the grand prize!" The staff member extended his hand proactively, his attitude humble yet exuding competence.

"Hello, thank you." Wang Sheng shook hands with him, feeling a little puzzled; this man didn't look like a reporter.

"I'm Zeng from the Secretariat of the Youth Federation," the staff member introduced himself, then lowered his voice slightly: "Comrade Wang Sheng, excuse me. A leader would like to have a brief chat with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"

Wang Sheng's heart stirred, but he remained outwardly calm and nodded, saying, "Convenient, Comrade Zeng, please lead the way."

Wang Sheng followed Xiao Zeng to a small meeting room outside the conference center.

Zeng knocked gently on the door, then pushed it open, stepping aside to let Wang Sheng in. He didn't follow Wang Sheng in, but instead quietly closed the door from the outside.

The reception room is simply and elegantly furnished, complete with sofas and coffee tables.

A bespectacled, refined, and composed leader, around fifty years old, stood up from the sofa and looked at Wang Sheng with a smile.

Wang Sheng recognized that this was the main leader who had just been sitting on the dais.

"Good leadership."

Wang Sheng quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and greeted him.

"Comrade Xiao Wang, please don't be shy, have a seat." The leader gestured to the sofa opposite him in a friendly manner: "Your speech just now was excellent, and you deserved the award."

"You flatter me, sir. I've only done some preliminary exploration, and there are still many shortcomings." Wang Sheng sat down as instructed, his posture respectful yet tactful. A staff member quietly brought in two cups of hot tea and then left.

The leader picked up his teacup, blew on it to cool it down, and casually got to the point: "I called you here mainly to talk to you about your poem 'The Chinese'."

Wang Sheng understood immediately and focused his attention on listening.

"The experts from the organizing committee's music team listened to the demo and gave it a very high rating." The leader praised, "The lyrics are grand and majestic, the melody is inspiring and uplifting, full of national pride and cohesion, which perfectly matches our theme of welcoming Hong Kong's return to the motherland. It can be said that it has reached a very high level in terms of both ideology and artistry."

"Thank you for your recognition, leader. I was just doing my best to express my feelings," Wang Sheng said humbly.

The leader nodded, put down his teacup, and looked at Wang Sheng with a gentle yet scrutinizing gaze: "The song itself is very good. We now have a preliminary idea."

The return of Hong Kong to China is the common aspiration of all Chinese people. If we can invite our compatriots in the arts and culture circles of Hong Kong to participate and sing "The Chinese" together, its symbolic significance and influence will be even greater.

This not only reflects the deep-rooted national sentiment, but also represents a significant gift from artists to celebrate the return of their homeland.

Wang Sheng immediately understood what the leader meant: they hoped to organize a grand chorus of arts and literature from both regions.

He quickly responded: "Leader, this is an excellent idea. As long as the organization needs it, I am willing to do my best and use all resources to help contact friends in the arts and culture circles on Hong Kong Island to participate in this grand event."

However, after hearing this, the leader smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Comrade Xiao Wang, it's very kind of you to have this idea. However, you don't need to handle the specific administrative work personally. The Youth Federation and the cultural department will coordinate the relevant channels and arrangements."

I've called you here today for two reasons. First, to inform you of this idea and hear your opinion as the author. Second, I hope that, if necessary, I can borrow your name as a 'lyricist and composer' and recipient of the 'Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Award,' which might increase our rapport and persuasiveness during our communication."

Wang Sheng suddenly realized.

The leader didn't really want him to run errands; rather, he valued his current "status" and "prestige."

A young cultural entrepreneur who has recently risen to prominence in mainland China and has received national-level recognition, and who has also created a song that fits the theme so well, is more likely to be accepted by Hong Kong's arts and culture circles to extend an invitation or act as a bridge than purely official channels. This approach is more down-to-earth and better reflects the sincerity of the exchange.

This is a more ingenious and flexible way of working.

He immediately reiterated solemnly, "Leadership, I fully understand and firmly support the organization's arrangements. I will do my utmost to cooperate in whatever way is needed. Whether it's using someone else's name or needing me to personally communicate, I have no problem with that!"

Seeing Wang Sheng's sense of the big picture, quick thinking, and sincere attitude, the leader's eyes showed satisfaction: "Good! Comrade Wang is indeed young and promising, with a broad vision."

Let's agree on this for now.

Specific details may be communicated to you by relevant personnel later.

"Thank you for your trust, leader!" Wang Sheng said, standing up.

The leader stood up and shook hands with Wang Sheng again: "Keep up the good work, young man. The future belongs to you."

After a brief meeting, Wang Sheng left the meeting room accompanied by Zeng's staff.

(End of this chapter)