Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 998 of "The True Story of Repayment" adds one more supporting character!
The screen debut of these two business tycoons is enough to overshadow any so-called star-studded lineup, simply by having their names mentioned.

But this also brought enormous pressure—we must not let down President Mo and President Jia's trust, and we must not waste this legendary and dramatic experience.

Da Peng had a vague premonition that this film, "The True Story of Jia Yueting," might become a key turning point in his career and even his life.

Just like his name suggests, "The roc rises high and the clouds soar, soaring ninety thousand miles into the sky!"
sleep you paralyzed up hi!
He sat up abruptly in bed and went straight into the study.

Following the initial communication with Jia Yueting, he began to write furiously on paper, constructing the framework of the script.

"Rise to prominence, fall from grace, and then lie dormant, followed by redemption and rebirth."

Outside the window, the lights in the surrounding buildings had long since gone out, but the lamp in his study remained lit until dawn.

The next day, the hustle and bustle faded, and everything returned to normalcy and hard work.

Chen Mo arrived at ByteDance early in the morning to hold the first TT crisis response meeting with Zhang Yiming and Zhou Shouzi. Time was of the essence, and there was no room for error.

Following Chen Mo's instructions, Chen Tong focused on building and implementing a film and television industrialization system, breaking down the entire process from project initiation to release into standardized modules, aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of the entire industry.

Meanwhile, Beyond Pictures has also reached preliminary cooperation agreements with many promising new directors and their respective companies, such as Ning Hao's Bad Monkey and the Olympic bid, whose names are quite memorable.
Director Jiaozi has declined all interviews and events, and is leading his core team into seclusion to immerse themselves in the intense creation of "Ne Zha".

Encouraged by the celebration banquet, Guo Fan's team, like a rocket fully fueled, continued their roadshow tours, launching a final assault on a new box office record in Chinese film history.

In the afternoon, in an elegant teahouse in the capital.

Jia Yueting and Dapeng sat facing each other, with a pot of freshly brewed hot tea between them.

The first in-depth creative exchange regarding "The True Story of Jia Yueting" officially began amidst the fragrant aroma of tea.

With dark circles under his eyes, Dapeng yawned incessantly, relying on cup after cup of strong tea to stay awake—a silent protest from his body against the excessive excitement of the previous night.

"Mr. Jia, after hearing your story last night, I have a lot of ideas popping into my head." Da Peng rubbed his face, forcing himself to get into the zone. "Let me briefly explain my creative process, and you can give me your feedback at any time."

"Please go ahead," Jia Yueting said politely, refilling his teacup with a humble demeanor.

When the conversation turned to his professional field, especially since the other party was both the client and the protagonist of the film, Da Peng immediately perked up and started rambling on.

"I think the core creative concept of this film is not a heroic ode, nor a moral judgment, but rather the life journey of a complex individual caught in the tides of the times, torn between dreams, ambition, vanity, and responsibility."

He carefully observed Jia Yueting's reaction, and seeing the other party nodding frequently, he continued to delve deeper: "The film's positioning is not to preach, but to present the most authentic side to the audience."

How to interpret it, and what to gain from it—we leave the choice and the space for reflection entirely to the audience.

Encouraged, Dapeng became more and more excited as he spoke.

"However, filming also requires skill. I plan to use a multi-layered narrative structure, interspersed with classic cases that actually happened in the past, and create a highly immersive work through scene reenactments, interviews with various people, and subjective perspectives."

It draws every viewer into the story, allowing them to experience such a dramatic and eventful life journey.

"My idea for the specific script structure and shooting direction is to use a reverse chronological order to interweave elements and create a sense of connection between the beginning and the end."

The prelude is the countdown to paying off your debts, and it's that last live-streaming sales event before the new year!

Dapeng's idea surprised Jia Yueting, who had originally thought it would be done in a straightforward and methodical way.

However, he also understands the ingenuity of this arrangement. The opening is straightforward, placing the ending of "rebirth" in advance, establishing the tone of "redemption," and leaving a huge suspense—how did Jia Yueting get to where he is today step by step?
In fact, most netizens who frequently browse the internet already know most about his life experiences.

Although the public is already familiar with his experiences, as a documentary focusing on a person, how to make it captivating and enjoyable for the audience is a true test of the director's skill.

From this very beginning, Jia Yueting sensed the extraordinary nature of this young director.

"That's very interesting, please continue."

"After the flashback prologue, we will begin the chronological narrative in chapters:"

Chapter 1: Rise to Power: The 'Disruptor' Who Left Shanxi
Chapter Two: The Glamour of the LeEco Empire
Chapter Three: Avalanche - Winter Has Arrived
Chapter Four: Redemption: The Miracle of Livestream E-commerce
Final Chapter: Jia Yueting's True Repayment Story - To the Other Shore

Da Peng laid out all his ideas and thoughts from the previous night, including how the actors should perform. When he got excited, he even dipped his finger in tea and scribbled on the table, trying to help Jia Yueting better understand his thoughts.

Jia Yueting, on the other hand, took out his notebook and carefully recorded the key points—a trade is like a mountain, and he always maintained a sense of awe.

The two were completely immersed in the world of creation, forgetting the passage of time.

"Finally, it echoes the beginning and the end, and the ending is left open-ended. That's roughly the overall structure. Do you have any questions?"

Bang bang bang.
After Da Peng finished speaking, Jia Yueting couldn't help but applaud.

His original choice for director was someone of the caliber of Zhang Yimou or Feng Xiaogang, or at the very least, those two guys from last night, Guo Fan and Jiaozi.

Unexpectedly, Chen Mo recommended an unknown person named Dong Chengpeng. At first, he thought the guy was just trying to fool him.

He had only heard the name Dapeng occasionally before, and his impression of him was that of a young director who had only made a few low-budget commercial films.

After watching "Auspicious" last night, I was truly impressed by this young director. He was deeply moved after watching it; it's a great film whose flaws don't overshadow its merits. He certainly shouldn't have doubted Chen Mo's judgment.

He greatly admired Da Peng's cinematic language and handling in "Auspicious".

The first half of the film uses a rough, handheld, black-and-white documentary style to record real life in his hometown in Northeast China.

The realism is almost brutal; the camera is like a scalpel, cutting open the wounds of family, responsibility, and interests, creating a strong contrast with the sudden switch to color in the second half.

The film itself is actually quite small in scale, just a dispute between family members, but its themes are very big: the authenticity of memories, the complexity of family relationships, and the dilemma of individuals within family structures.

Da Peng did not attempt to provide an answer to "who is right and who is wrong," but calmly presented everyone's position and helplessness.

The film "Auspicious" does not deliberately evoke emotions, does not arbitrarily impose values, and does not use background music to enhance the narrative; it simply allows the camera to observe quietly.

When family members argue, the camera remains calm; when emotions break down and conflicts escalate, the camera remains restrained.

This restraint, on the contrary, generated tremendous emotional tension, prompting the audience to feel sympathy and reflection.

Jia Yueting really likes this restrained and objective way of expressing himself.

This aligns with the core creative concept of "The True Story of Repayment" that he just mentioned.

Therefore, he shared his thoughts with the young director.
Perhaps inspired by Da Peng, Jia Yueting had some ideas for the ending of the film.
"Director Dapeng, I have an idea for the ending."

At the end of the live stream where I paid off my debts before the Lunar New Year, I used a long shot to record: After I smiled and ended the broadcast, as the noise of the internet disappeared, I sat alone in the empty live stream room, watching the debt figure drop to zero.

There is no rousing background music to create ambiance, nor any inner monologue to explain its value; there is only tranquility.

In the final scene, I sat alone in the empty live-streaming room, looking at the camera one last time. It felt like an eternity; there was no joy, only immense exhaustion, emptiness, and a sense of bewilderment.

End!

A look of surprise appeared on Dapeng's face.

Just as forces are reciprocal, Jia Yueting's comprehension and learning abilities also greatly astonished Da Peng.
No wonder this man has been able to forge a path in every field, from offline to online, from digital products to e-commerce.

"This ending is brilliant! This use of ambiguity highlights the hardships along the way more effectively than any cheers."

The remaining open-ended questions are left for the audience to interpret and understand based on their own experiences.

"That's good, but," Jia Yueting changed the subject, "have you forgotten the most important person?"

"You mean President Mo?"

"Yes! Actually, when I said last night that Chen Mo was my benefactor, it wasn't just for show; it was what I truly felt. Without Chen Mo, my life might have taken a completely different path."

Jia Yueting silently added in his mind: A road of no return.

Upon hearing this, Da Peng's eyes lit up. "Wow, this is interesting!" he exclaimed. "Actually, I need more information to refine the existing script."

"If we follow the structure you just described, Chen Mo will appear in chapters two, three, and four, and will play an irreplaceable role."
I remember first meeting Chen Mo one afternoon in late September 2015. I was standing outside the Bi'an Science and Technology Park.

As Jia Yueting opened up, recalling his numerous meetings with Chen Mo, Da Peng quickly pulled out his notebook to record these valuable materials, his ears perked up – these were definitely business secrets passed down only to men.
The conversation lasted from the afternoon until nightfall.

After parting ways, Dapeng returned home and forced himself to finish organizing all the documents before finally collapsing into his bedroom and falling into a deep sleep.

As soon as Jia Yueting returned to the company, his assistant told him that someone was waiting for him.
"Who did you say? Luo Yonghao?" Jia Yueting looked surprised, because the two had no prior interaction, let alone any friendship.

2 hours later
Watching Luo Yonghao's slightly balding, forlorn figure gradually disappear into the distance, Jia Yueting felt a strong sense of empathy. How similar they were: both idealistic, both experienced entrepreneurial failures, and both burdened with huge debts.

Luo Yonghao's turbulent journey is like a lower-budget version of himself.

He couldn't help but wonder if Chen Mo's state of mind when he scrutinized his background was the same as his current gaze at Lao Luo's back.
Luo Yonghao's visit this time is intended to leverage Letu's established live-streaming e-commerce model to seek a turnaround, which coincides with Letu's eagerness to recruit talent.

With his keen insight, Jia Yueting determined that Luo Yonghao was definitely a master at live-streaming sales, the kind of person who could sweep across the market without any training.

After all, a failed entrepreneur who can't do stand-up comedy isn't a great sales influencer!

It's just a few hundred million in debt, a tiny fraction of his wealth. With Lao Luo's abilities, it'll probably be over in a year or two.

Of course, the most important thing is that when something happened, Lao Luo did not choose to run away but faced it positively and tried his best to do everything he could. He is a real man!

Jia Yueting admired his sense of responsibility in the face of adversity and ultimately decided to lend this man a hand, just as Chen Mo had helped him years ago.

Of course, at the last moment, he had a sudden thought and made a small additional condition to Lao Luo.
The next morning, shortly after Da Peng got up, he received a call from Jia Yueting:

"Director Dapeng, there's an unexpected situation, could we add another supporting actor, a minor one?"

As he listened to the story told on the other end of the phone, Da Peng's mouth gaped wider and wider.

Luo Yonghao? Is that even possible?
Wait, if I remember correctly, he was supposed to be making a movie, not a TV series. How come he's in debt and has a successor?
This world seems to be becoming more and more surreal.
(End of this chapter)