The only sun in Huayu

Is it difficult to achieve a billion-dollar box office in Chapter 4?

The production manager in charge of content was shocked!
The body is completely upright, even leaning slightly forward.

His face showed astonishment, as if he had been struck in a daze.

As a veteran filmmaker who has read countless scripts and listened to countless soundtracks, he knows all too well the significance of this song.

The lyrics, imbued with a profound sense of history and national pride, intertwine with the surging power and desolate undertones of the melody, perfectly interpreting the theme of "the sun and moon reunite."

This song is simply tailor-made for me—no, it's an elevation of my being!

He subconsciously raised his hand, seemingly wanting to applaud, but stopped mid-air upon hearing Han Sanping's request.

Even the leaders of the production department were shocked!

The expression on his face changed from initial serious scrutiny to barely concealed shock.

This song is practically the best advertisement for the movie.

Zhou Qifeng was also shocked!

Although he had heard the demo a few times, he was still deeply shocked in this setting, in front of so many senior executives of China Film Group!
His cheeks flushed with excitement as he watched his senior brother Shen Shandeng's retreating figure, his eyes filled with almost fanatical admiration.

in the room.

Even Han Sanping, who appeared the most relaxed, was equally impressive!

At this moment, those sharp eyes widened, churning with extremely complex emotions.

Shocking! Amazing! Unbelievable!

It felt as if a raging fire had been ignited within me!

That's a slap in the face! That's a slap in the face!
Before listening to the song, Han Sanping was nonchalant, but when the song started, his pupils dilated and his body involuntarily tensed up.

Even after the song ended, he was still deeply moved.

Leaning back in the wooden chair, the fingers that had been tapping the table had long since stopped.

In short, the theme is grand and the vision is lofty!

Using the eternal imagery of the sun and moon throughout the entire work, the author skillfully connects celestial bodies with the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty and the inheritance of national spirit, evoking his recollection of historical glory and his deep yearning for the return of a prosperous era.

Absolutely stunning!
In addition, its rich imagery and strong symbolism create an overwhelming and shocking impact.

The sun and moon are both the masters of nature and witnesses of time and space; the frost of Jinling, the heavenly wolf of the northern desert, and the wielding of the spear by Hongwu.
It is also a symbol of light, eternity, power, and hope, representing radiance, cast iron armor, a dragon breathing flames, and the rising sun.
Nanjing, the former capital of the Ming Dynasty;

The Northern Wolf, a symbol of frontier martial prowess;
Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty wielded his sword to unify the country.

The remnants of war, now transformed into spring waters in the peaceful aftermath;
The Yongle Encyclopedia of Civil Administration, Zheng He's Treasure Ships of Military Achievement;
Red banner, Kunpeng, glorious sacred fire, black armor, flint dragon, heavenly palace, giant dragon, rooster, Milky Way, celestial spirits, divine land, rivers and mountains.
These images, dense and precise, unfolded slowly in Han Sanping's mind like a magnificent historical and spiritual scroll.

Nature and mythology go hand in hand.

Fire, frost, Kunpeng, Suilong, Heavenly Palace, Giant Dragon, Rooster, Milky Way.
A sense of mystery and a timeless, majestic aura immediately come to mind.

Han Sanping was the eldest in the room, and he asked to do it again.

Zhou Qifeng played it again.

Listening to it again, Han Sanping was still deeply moved!
Ask the sun and moon as the main theme.

The opening, with its repetitive series of rhetorical questions in children's voices, is like a sharp blade, imbued with a strong sense of rhythm and aria-like quality.

From natural phenomena, it hangs on the roof, sends forth radiance, provides cool warmth, and accompanies one in hiding.

The story skillfully transitions to historical witnesses: the frost of Jinling, the wolf of the northern desert, and the restoration of the nine directions by Hongwu.

This can be further elevated to a reflection on the achievements of civilization and the origins of its spirit.

Xuanjia Suilong, Dadian Baochuan, Tang-Yu bloodline!
Finally, pointing to the future, the answer lies in the Heavenly Palace, the dragon returns to dust, and the rooster crows!
The chorus praises the Ming Dynasty and is full of vigor!

The weather is different from what it is now!

The core verse is: "The Ming Dynasty continues its glorious chapter; the sacred flame shines brightly across the eight directions."

The chanting is repeated, constantly probing the theme.

It is accompanied by dynamic and vivid phrases such as "red flags fluttering in the wind", "summoning the Kunpeng", "the land is renewed", and "the red sun shines on the land, bathing all generations in its morning sun".

This brings the praise to a climax!
The final cry of "Great Ming! Great Ming! Great Ming!" is extremely powerful and infectious.

The language is a mix of classical and vernacular Chinese.

It has both ancient and elegant charm, with phrases such as "Restore the Nine Directions", "Transform the Spring River", "Golden Cup Without Sorrow" and "Inherit the Heavenly Gang".

It also has the force of modern colloquial language, such as "who is more powerful and brilliant".

It has formed a unique style that blends epic and contemporary elements.

Phrases like "cast iron armor," "fire dragon spitting flames," and "sounding towards the Milky Way" are powerful and resonant.

The emotions are intense and infectious!

It exudes pride in historical glory, belief in the inheritance of civilization, and fervent anticipation for future revival.

Intense emotions burst forth through repeated calls, parallelism, grand imagery, and impassioned vocabulary.

Extremely infectious!
At least, Han Sanping resonated with it!

"do it again."

The saying goes, "Things shouldn't happen more than three times," but this time Han Sanping made an exception and wanted to hear it a third time.

The people in the room exchanged glances, and their gazes toward Shen Shandeng changed completely.

They've got Han Sanping completely under their control!

Listening to it again, Han Sanping noticed even more details.

The phrases "summoning the Kunpeng bird, spreading its wings to the nine heavens" and "the rooster crowing the unfinished poem" are adaptations of his idol's poems, which surprised him even more.

Then there's "Zhengzheng Xiangxinghan" (meaning "to face the stars with unwavering resolve").

The clanging sound of metal symbolizes an indomitable will pointing straight to the sky, creating a visually appealing and powerful image.

"The red sun shines on the land of China, and all generations will be bathed in its morning sun." This imagery is bright and radiant, carrying profound meaning and conveying eternal and beautiful wishes for the future.

Still not quite done. Seeing that Han Sanping was still engrossed in the conversation, the secretary had to remind him.

Han Sanping then came to his senses and recalled the script for "Brotherhood of Blades." Even before the movie was filmed, scenes were already jumping around and appearing.

Han Sanping's reaction changed everyone's gaze towards Shen Shandeng, and they began to reassess the "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Return of the Sun and Moon" project.

Han Sanping took a deep breath, finally spoke slowly, and clapped his hands in approval: "Great! Excellent!"

When he clapped, everyone in the room clapped too.

Han Sanping's secretary has already considered getting the song from him later.

Shen Shandeng captivated the old man.

He found it outrageous, unable to imagine that anyone could have such charm.

Han Sanping asked, "This song has two names, right?"

Shen Shandeng replied, "One is 'Ode to the Reopening of the Ming Dynasty,' also known as 'Heavenly Questions.'"

"You share the same name as Qu Yuan's 'Heavenly Questions,' you have quite the confidence!" Han Sanping said loudly, but everyone could tell he was joking, his words full of encouragement.

Han Sanping stared intently at Shen Shandeng and said, word by word, "This song is the soul of 'The Sun and Moon Reopen'! Excellent! What a wonderful 'Heavenly Questions'! It is a 'Ode to the Sun and Moon Reopening the Great Ming Dynasty'!"

"A grand historical narrative, a profound sense of national identity, magnificent natural and mythological imagery, and a stirring ideal of rejuvenation are all fused together."

"The lyrics are well-structured, the imagery is rich and precise, the language is powerful and infectious, and the emotions are full and passionate! You've impressed me. You're right, artists must be cultured! That's what makes a true artist!"

"It possesses both profound cultural heritage and surging creative passion. It is not only a hymn to the Ming Dynasty, but also a heartfelt tribute and fervent call to the indomitable spirit, glorious civilization, and bright future of the Chinese nation!"

Everyone was numb.

No, that's too high a rating.

We're going to fly!

Han Sanping was moved in every way.

"It is indeed a Chinese ancient costume, containing the soul of China. This song directly hits the core theme of 'Brotherhood of Blades II: The Return of the Sun and Moon': the grand historical narrative of the sun and moon returning and the return of the soul of China."

"This perfectly aligns with what you described as 'a soaring bullish candlestick after hitting bottom,' 'stopping the decline and moving upwards,' and 'rejuvenating,' forming a powerful historical interweaving."

"The casting of iron armor, the fire dragon breathing flames, Zheng He's treasure ships, and the reforging of mountains and rivers have created a powerful force, making the spirit of China tangible and giving a clearer direction to the idea of ​​upgrading period dramas into historical epics."

"This is more than just a song; it's the soul of the film, a manifesto!"

"Comrade Xiao Shen, your ambitions are huge! Huge! But that's good too! Very good!"

As he finished speaking, Han Sanping unconsciously tapped the table with his hand, not even realizing that he had clenched it into a fist.

At that moment, he saw the potential for a major strategic industrial upgrade and also glimpsed an opportunity for further progress.

This song made Han Sanping eager to immediately produce the movie "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Return of the Sun".

Everyone was numb.

Holy crap, what an amazing review!

Shen Shandeng's lips were practically splitting into a wide grin; he was overjoyed.

One song made the old man spend 100 million!

A leader is a leader indeed; he has a remarkable memory and even managed to string his words together. His skill level is truly impressive!

His efforts were worthwhile.

Nothing to say.

Han Sanping praised it, and the leader in charge of content also praised it: "Shen Shandeng has made the abstract blueprint concrete in this song, and has performed it with such a magnificent, concrete and soul-stirring melody and lyrics!"

The market leader also praised it, saying, "It provides a unique experience for the current market. I feel a solemn yet fervent atmosphere, as if I have been swept by the torrent of history and ignited by ambition. I also feel a brand-new and magnificent vitality."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shandeng was even more delighted.

The leaders are indeed skilled at speaking; their words are pleasant to hear.

Han Sanping then asked, "Did you find a children's choir?"

Shen Shandeng nodded: "My version is still a bit rough. It will only get better with more refinement."

Han Sanping checked the time; an hour had passed without him realizing it, and it was almost midnight.

It's nothing serious. I'll have my secretary cancel the rest of the schedule and then free up lunchtime.

We ate together at the China Film Group cafeteria.

Special stove.

Let's continue.

Han Sanping said, "If this project starts, there will inevitably be pressure. You have to withstand the pressure."

Shen Shandeng assured: "I am very confident, and I hope the leaders are also confident. There is no problem with 'Brotherhood of Blades' reaching 1 billion yuan in box office revenue."

Upon hearing this, Han Sanping was in a difficult position, and so were several other leaders.

But a leader is a leader, and he managed to keep his composure.

Only Han Sanping's secretary couldn't hold back and started coughing.

Han Sanping felt it was necessary to calm Shen Shandeng down: "Don't be overly ambitious."

Shen Shandeng countered, "Is ten billion difficult to achieve?"

　This chapter contains three thousand words.

　　There's a common-sense error earlier. It should be that the Ming Dynasty was established first, and then the country was unified.

　　I'm sorry, it was too rushed, and I was also sick, so my mind wasn't clear, and I even got some common sense wrong. The original plan was to release "Brotherhood of Blades" after "The Eunuch," but now it's being released ahead of schedule, and I haven't done enough preparation.

　　I took two tests today, and they were indeed positive. Everyone should take good care of their health.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)