The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 106 The Moment of Victory!

In Beijing, the early winter nights come early; before six o'clock, the sky is already a deep blue.

A cold wind swept across East Chang'an Avenue, but it couldn't dispel the sweltering atmosphere in front of the Beijing Hotel.

Reporters with long lenses and short cannons, wrapped in thick coats and breathing out white breath, pointed their cameras at the entrance. Every luxury car that drove in triggered a flurry of camera shutters and a commotion.

Daylight illuminated by a series of flashes of light.

The VIP boxes at the Beijing Hotel are a completely different world.

The heavy carpet absorbed all the noise, and the crystal wall lamp emitted a soft glow.

"Director Shen!"

Wang Zhongjun greeted Shen Shandeng at a leisurely pace.

Han Sanping arrived almost immediately after Da Wang and Xiao Wang, still wearing the same dark jacket, but with the top button undone, his expression unusually relaxed and cheerful.

"Chairman Han."

"Xiao Shen has arrived. We have achieved remarkable results."

Han Sanping's brows furrowed with barely suppressed excitement.

Upon seeing Han Sanping, Wang Zhongjun immediately sped up, ran a few steps to greet him respectfully, and said, "Chairman Han! Congratulations!"

Upon seeing the two kings, Han Sanping's smile faded slightly, and he said with simple politeness, "You two are here too. Since you're here, have a couple more drinks later."

"Definitely, definitely," Wang Zhongjun readily agreed.

After Han Sanping and Shen Shandeng left to greet the other guests, Wang Zhonglei complained, "What kind of spell has this kid cast on Old Han? He's been sticking to him like glue. This is too much."

"Keep your voice down."

Wang Zhongjun glanced around, went to the corner of the private room, and after making sure no one could hear him, whispered a reminder: "Keep your eyes open. The 'Supervisor' project was personally approved by Chairman Han. He sent his subordinates to participate in the launch ceremony, and he even attended the opening ceremony in person."

Seeing that his younger brother's eyes were still clear, Wang Zhongjun explained clearly: "Before, this was called China Film Group attaching great importance to the project, or you could say that Chairman Han favored it. Now that 'The Eunuch' is a box office hit, what do you call that? You call it foresight!"

"This celebration banquet is not just a celebration of the box office success of the movie 'The Eunuch,' nor is it just a movie promotion event. More importantly, it is a moment of harvest and victory for Chairman Han's movie strategy."

"When we get to the lobby, there will be a lot of people and eyes, so speak less and applaud more. If you do speak, say something nice, and don't think anything inappropriate. And don't get distracted by female celebrities. Keep your hands and feet to yourself, understand?"

Wang Zhonglei said, feeling wronged, "No, brother, do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Wang Zhongjun looked at his younger brother without saying a word, and only looked away when the other nodded.

Wang Zhongjun knew all too well that Han Sanping was usually easy to talk to.

But in this situation, if anyone makes Han Sanping unhappy for a moment, then Han Sanping will make him unhappy for the rest of his life.

Bona's Yu Dong also arrived very early.

Upon entering the private room, he strode towards Han Sanping and Shen Shandeng, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

"Congratulations, former leader! Thank you, Director Shen!"

Yu Dong's thank you was a tacit understanding with Shen Shandeng.

In response to Shen Shandeng's statement that "Du Gong" helped him recoup the losses from "Tai Yang".

He once took it as just a consolation, but now it has come true!
The huge success of "The Eunuch" brought Bona Film Group, one of the major producers, both prestige and financial benefits.

"Congratulations, Mr. Yu." Shen Shandeng shook hands with him firmly.

Han Sanping nodded with a smile.

Wang Changtian from Enlight Media came over beaming: "Chairman Han, Shandeng, this has really given us mainland filmmakers a boost!"

His gaze lingered on Shen Shandeng for a second longer, his admiration and amazement undisguised.

Bringing Wang Changtian and Yu Dong together, Shen Shandeng finalized the agenda for the meeting: "How about the rewards be as I suggested?"

“Director Shen also received a significant share. Since he’s willing, Bona Film Group will definitely approve,” Yu Dong agreed.

Wang Changtian felt a pang of heartache. Shen Shandeng had indeed taken out a considerable amount of money as a reward, and even though the reward only accounted for 10%, it was still like cutting off a piece of his own flesh.

Compared to Shen Shandeng, he was truly stingy.

But he nodded anyway: "Do as Director Shen says."

Given Shen Shandeng's current status, Enlight Media doesn't want to be kicked out of the subsequent three-in-one package project.

Seeing this, Shen Shandeng was very satisfied.

Giving the "Du Gong" team a generous reward was both his idea and a test of compliance with the investors, reminding them who held the initiative in the project.

Fan Bingbing entered, enveloped in a fragrant breeze, her long red dress billowing across the threshold.

She first smiled brightly at Han Sanping and said, "Chairman Han, you must take charge today!"

Then he turned to Shen Shandeng and jokingly said, "Director Shen, we're the best partners! Haha, we're awesome!"

Huang Xiaoming, Wu Jing, and others entered around the same time, immediately creating a lively atmosphere.

"Chairman Han! Director Shen! The data is still rising. I'm worried they'll be too slow to finish carving the ice sculptures for the celebration banquet!" Huang Xiaoming said with a smile.

Wu Jing rushed in, his baby face flushed with excitement, and immediately gave Shen Shandeng a bear hug.

My heart is still pounding! It feels like a dream!

Chen Kun walked briskly with small steps, wearing a well-tailored dark blue suit, and shook hands with Han Sanping and Shen Shandeng with a smile: "Chairman Han, Director Shen, congratulations, congratulations."

When Chen Hao arrived, Shen Shandeng took the initiative to greet him.

After a brief handshake, Chen Hao said in a low, emotionless voice, "The movie is over. Let's get back to normal."

"The movie hasn't finished its run yet, and we agreed that it would be over soon." Shen Shandeng tightened his grip slightly. "Sister Hao, you have to keep your promise. This box office record wouldn't be possible without your contribution."

"Hmm." Chen Hao's response was barely audible; he seemed a little self-conscious in front of so many people.

Fan Bingbing leaned closer: "What are you two talking about so mysteriously?"

"We're talking about you," Shen Shandeng said with a smile, his eyes meeting Chen Hao's. The two exchanged a smile.

Fan Bingbing gritted her teeth inwardly.

As a "family member," Da Mimi cleverly arrived a step late.

She made her appearance only after most of the key figures had arrived.

"Things were accomplished thanks to me, and I deserve half the credit for this achievement."

After making a couple of playful remarks, Da Mimi sat obediently on the sofa near the door, chatting and laughing quietly with Zhou Qifeng's girlfriend and her good friend Chen Hao, but her gaze remained fixed on Shen Shandeng as if guided by a GPS.

Seeing him handle all the big shots with ease, he couldn't hide the pride in his eyes.

Zhou Qifeng, dressed in a well-fitting suit, was so busy that he barely had time to breathe, checking procedures and arranging media interviews.

The waiter quietly served champagne and tea.

The small private room brought together the most sought-after talents in the current Chinese film industry.

There were no reporters or outsiders here, and the conversation was relaxed and direct.

They reminisced about the fun moments during filming, teased an actor's embarrassing moments, marveled at the box office miracle, and, inevitably, exchanged hushed thoughts on the future of the industry. Han Sanping occasionally offered a few words of advice, while Yu Dong and Wang Changtian opportunely expressed their interest in collaboration. Shen Shandeng listened with a smile, occasionally responding.

These short ten or twenty minutes contain just as much information and are just as important as the grand ceremony to come.

Fan Bingbing's heart fluttered; this was the inner circle.

At this moment, she was among them!

It wasn't until Zhou Qifeng gently knocked on the door and came in, whispering, "Chairman Han, senior brother, teachers, media and guests have all basically entered, the proceedings can begin."

The conversation in the private room paused slightly.

Han Sanping did not get up, but looked at Shen Shandeng first.

Shen Shandeng put down his wine glass, the ease in his eyes fading.

Han Sanping then stood up, straightened his collar, and regained his composure and dignity.

"Let's go," Han Sanping said with a smile, looking around at everyone.

Everyone understood and stood up with smiles.

Led by Han Sanping and Shen Shandeng, a group of people filed out, walked through the carpeted corridor, and headed towards the door that was about to open for them, leading to the golden victory celebration banquet.

The Golden Hall.

The warmth blends with the rich aroma of roast suckling pig and Peking duck, creating a unique victorious ambiance.

The enormous crystal chandelier illuminated the hall as bright as day, a place filled with elegantly dressed people and clinking glasses.

In the very center, a crystal-clear ice sculpture stands out, beginning with the number "3". Even more striking are the numbers following the "3"—a string of "0"s, a total of eight.

This represents the current achievement of "Du Gong" at "3 million".

This figure is a bit inflated; the actual figure is 2.7 million, but based on the box office trend, it will easily surpass 3 million this weekend.

Dry ice mist filled the hollowed-out area of ​​the base below.

The hall was brightly lit, with warm golden tones filling the view.

With the heating on full blast, many reporters took off their coats, their faces glowing.

"This is insane, absolutely insane!"

A reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily, rubbing his frozen fingers, exclaimed to his colleague, "This is the third week already, and they're still consistently making over ten million on weekdays. This isn't just a dark horse, it's a rocket!"

"How could the results be bad if you ignite a topic with such extreme emotions?" A reporter from the Beijing News next to him lowered his voice and said, "They all got ahead because of 'The Sin'! They completely destroyed the cultural event that 'The Sin' was supposed to be. It's too ruthless and too vicious!"

Another reporter said, "The main reason is that the film itself is solid. Now, so many people are clamoring to wait for the high-definition version to come out, and they even use that epic battle scene to test their computer resolution. In the past, only Hollywood blockbusters could do this. Only films with quality can stand the test of time."

The reporters reached a consensus: no matter what, Shen Shandeng and his group had all the advantages – timing, location, and people!

hum!
Suddenly, there was an even bigger surge in the crowd in the hall; the main cast and crew had arrived.

Han Sanping walked at the front, his smile more genuine than ever before.

Closely following beside him was the absolute protagonist of the night, Shen Shandeng.

Shen Shandeng still retains the air of a student, still young, and still has tears in his eyes.

However, with the record-breaking performance of a domestically produced single film, no one dares to underestimate his youthful spirit.

People kept coming up to congratulate him, and he smiled and nodded in response, but his steps did not stop.

Fan Bingbing is undoubtedly the most dazzling female star.

She wore a bright red one-shoulder satin dress with a trailing hem, her curly hair styled up to reveal her slender, fair neck, and her makeup was exquisite and radiant, her eyes sparkling with vitality.

Fan Bingbing was surrounded by a group of reporters.

"Bingbing, congratulations again! You truly deserve the title of box office queen!" a reporter exclaimed.

Fan Bingbing smiled charmingly: "Thank you everyone! It's because the movie 'The Eunuch' is good, and it's because Director Shen directed it well!"

She attributed the credit to the team and naturally accepted the title of "box office queen".

As she saw Shen Shandeng walk by, she gave him a bright smile across the crowd and raised her champagne glass in a gesture of greeting.

Shen Shandeng nodded slightly in response.

Huang Xiaoming and Wu Jing stood together with their arms around each other's shoulders.

Huang Xiaoming said, "Brother Jing, I knew we could make it! So many people tried to persuade me, but I wouldn't listen!"

Wu Jing nodded repeatedly: "It was worth it! It was all worth it!"

Yang Mimi wore a short dress with a fur shawl draped over it, flitting through the crowd like a nimble butterfly.

His gaze was fixed on Shen Shandeng most of the time, his eyes overflowing with admiration and possessiveness.

As the male lead, Chen Kun stood in the central area, second only to Shen Shandeng. He was not his usual artistic temperament, but had a bright smile and was talking quietly with several industry veterans, including Chen Daoming.

Chen Hao, dressed in a champagne-colored gown, was elegant and poised, still exuding the charm of a "heartthrob." As she looked at the bustling banquet before her, her gaze lingered on Shen Shandeng's retreating figure, a hint of emotion in her eyes.

This man is truly remarkable!
A small stage was set up in front of the banquet hall, with a huge poster of "The Eunuch" as the backdrop, along with an ice sculpture of 3 million and a string of zeros that was visually striking.

All the main creators and actors lined up in front of the stage.

The moment the photographer from China Film News pressed the shutter, it felt as if he had returned to the film's opening ceremony.

The same people were present, with director Shen Shandeng and Han Sanping in the center, and Wu Jing, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Chen Hao, Chen Daoming, and others on either side.

However, all the participants were completely different!

The impact of "The Eunuch" is not only reflected in its phenomenal box office performance, but also profoundly reshapes the landscape of the Chinese film market, audiences' aesthetic expectations, and the creative direction of industry professionals.

He single-handedly extinguished the "Creating Sins" cultural craze, creating a brand new cultural phenomenon and breaking through the ceiling of Hong Kong and Taiwan productions.

Han Sanping and Shen Shandeng truly achieved a two-way journey!

"My feeling was right. These people are truly making history, and I am witnessing it! Chinese cinema is going to be different from now on!"

The photographer had another idea.

"Everyone! Quiet down!"

After the group photo, the host, Jingwei, held the microphone, her voice cutting through the noise.

All eyes were on the main table.

Han Sanping stood up, looked around the banquet hall, his Zhongshan suit standing straight.

Before the success of "The Eunuch", he could be described as having absolute power, being ambitious but unrealistic, and acting arbitrarily.

After the box office success of "The Eunuch," he became known as a highly respected figure, a visionary, a decisive and shrewd businessman.

at last.

At this victory celebration banquet, riding high on the momentum of "The Grand Eunuch," it was time for certain people to give Han an explanation.

(End of this chapter)