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Chapter 825: Chapter 717: Project Approval (Please Subscribe!)
As father and daughter chatted and laughed on their way home.
In the villa.
Tang Qing couldn’t help but smile and cry as he answered Zheng Lin’s phone call.
He hadn’t expected Zheng Lin to be so concerned about the annual meeting, but within a few hours, Zheng Lin confirmed two celebrity guests, one the pop royalty of the music world, the other a Huaxia film, television, and singing triple-threat superstar, Jackie Chan.
Both agreed to appear for free.
All they needed was the Tianyan Group to arrange for their accommodations and transportation expenses. The clothing would be provided by Sheng Tang Group; it wasn’t a commercial performance but just an annual meeting after all, so what to wear wasn’t important, and outsiders wouldn’t see it anyway.
"How about that, it’s pretty decent of me, right? I had to pull a lot of favors to get them to agree. It was also a stroke of luck that they were both available that day. Jackie Chan and Brother Fa didn’t have time, I’ll have to think harder to coax... invite two more A-listers."
Zheng Lin almost let something slip.
That’s right.
He had to coax and sweet-talk both of them to agree.
And he really did make use of Tang Qing’s influence.
In principle, the pop royalty didn’t have to give face to Tang Qing, since Comet Entertainment wasn’t a record company and had nothing to do with music. However, Zheng Lin was acquainted with her and knew her quite well; she was part of a company in which Zheng Lin had invested and held shares. Thinking it over, she agreed.
What was key was that Zheng Lin also slightly hinted at the relationship between Tang Kai and Tang Qing. When she heard they were distributors for the globally popular fruit wine, her eyes lit up.
By now, fruit wine had practically reached mythic status.
Its effects, like reducing fatigue, promoting health and recovery from addiction, were well known to the world and it had become a hot commodity. However, due to limited production, even the wealthy had to consume it sparingly, as it was hard to buy; this year’s orders were already sold out.
Getting to know Tang Qing,
was also a chance to do Zheng Lin a favor.
It seemed she was actually coming out ahead. Jackie Chan felt the same way, but it was Zheng Lin and the pop royalty who had teamed up to "coax" him. He was supposed to be resting that day, but the mere mention of Tang Qing’s influence was enough to pique his interest; as a fellow wine lover, he agreed immediately.
"Yes, yes, Brother Zheng, you’ve been instrumental. Just tell me, what do I have to give in return?" Tang Qing asked.
"Heh heh, it’s nothing much, just send them some fruit wine. You see, it’s the end of the year, and everyone has gifts to give and guests to entertain. It’s a pity that the output of fruit wine is limited, and it’s only you who can casually drink by boxes at home," Zheng Lin explained.
Upon hearing how simple it was, Tang Qing naturally had no objections.
It was just some liquid, after all.
......
Evening.
Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue arrived at Yunxin’s home as promised.
To welcome their arrival, the house had been cleaned from top to bottom, and even the tableware was brand new. They had no choice; through Yunxin, they could roughly estimate Tang Qing’s net worth, which was measured in billions, and they didn’t dare treat him with anything but the utmost respect.
A flower-patterned plastic cloth was spread on the table.
Having introduced Yunhai and He Suxin at the door,
Yunxin led the way into the living room.
"Mr. Tang, this is our home. It’s a bit modest."
Tang Qing shook his head, smiling, "It’s similar to the house back in my hometown. There’s nothing modest or not modest about it. What’s important is having a home and family members. That’s enough." Tang Qing realized his ability to spout comforting clichés without a twinge of discomfort had been growing steadily.
But,
there were some who agreed.
Like the Yun family in front of him, thinking that Tang Qing’s level of enlightenment was high, able to speak such ’substantial’ words.
At this moment,
the food was ready.
It was served on the table, knowing Tang Qing’s hearty appetite, the dishes were all generous and home-cooked. Yunxin poured a glass of the fruit wine Tang Qing had brought for everyone. She rarely went online and focused on her painting technique when at home, so she wasn’t familiar with the price of the wine, but she knew it wasn’t cheap.
Yunhai, an artist who had his moments of ’glory’, was adept at social interactions and dinner table talk. Although a bit rusty, he still had the airs of a seasoned drinker.
After the third round of drinks,
Tang Qing kept on eating.
It must be said, Yunxin’s cooking skills were beyond reproach. Even though the ingredients were limited, the taste was truly good. Tang Qing praised the food effusively. Seeing Tang Qing enjoy the meal, the Yun family also breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Tang Qing wouldn’t be accustomed to the taste.
Looking at Yunhai’s trembling hands as he picked up his food,
A thought suddenly crossed Tang Qing’s mind.
He remembered initiating the "Chinese Craftsmanship" project with Comet Film and Television. The original purpose was to create a series of films showcasing the essence of Huaxia’s traditional culture to the world.
After the project was approved, Comet Film and Television naturally took it very seriously, continuously gathering information to create an unbeatable masterpiece. At present, the relevant materials were well prepared; it was the screenplay that was causing numerous problems.
There were internal disagreements at Comet Film and Television over whether to make a drama or a documentary film.
And that was only one issue.
Inside each of those two categories, substantial disputes also arose.
In short, there was one word to describe it.
Complicated.
This led to the first film of "Chinese Craftsmanship" not having a finalized script even now. Inside Comet Film and Television, the struggle continued. Tang Qing had seen their reports and had to admit, he was also conflicted.
Sometimes,
Having a good idea isn’t enough to express it. The gap between thinking and achieving is much wider than one imagines. Creativity and innovation are useless if they remain on the drawing board.
Now that Tang Qing thought about it,
Wasn’t Yunhai a great subject? There were conflicts, a story, authentication, and points of interest. With a little embellishment, wouldn’t Yunhai’s story make an excellent film?
However, he still needed to think carefully about how to do it.
It shouldn’t make people feel that he was exploiting the audience’s ’sympathy’; that would lead the main theme astray.
After dinner,
Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue took their leave.
During the meal, Tang Qing didn’t ask what had happened to Yunhai’s hands. That would be like ripping open someone’s wounds, and he wouldn’t make such a foolish move. The Command Room had already roughly investigated Yunhai’s situation.
Eventually, let the screenwriters use their imagination to reconstruct it.
At the door,
Watching the car disappear into the distance, the Yun family retracted their gaze.
Yunhai said with a sigh of admiration, "With the look of a genius yet without arrogance, how does such a person exist in this world! It’s a pity though; Boss Tang is not a traditional Chinese painter. Otherwise, he would surely make history in Huaxia’s painting circles."
"Stop being so literary. You’re just a vegetable seller now. Besides, how do you know he doesn’t do traditional painting? Don’t underestimate others," He Suxin said irritably.
Yunhai turned and smiled, "Heh, that’s true. Boss Tang is so mysterious. You say I’m being literary, but back then, it was my literary charm that attracted you. Even as a vegetable seller, I am still a literary man."
"Smug. Come on, daughter, let’s do the dishes."
He Suxin rolled her eyes at her husband and turned to walk back into the house.
"Hehe, coming!"
Yunxin followed with a cheerful laugh. Just as Tang Qing said, being together as a family, in harmony and safety, was what mattered most. The bad guys didn’t take her father’s life, and heaven didn’t take hers.
What more could she be dissatisfied with?
...
A week later,
After a discussion that wasn’t too intense,
The first project of "Chinese Craftsmanship" was set: traditional Chinese painting.
Tang Qing made the decision on the plot style, and the rest... was now left to the screenwriters. If everything went quickly, they could have a script before the New Year and start filming after it. As for the release, in the spirit of striving for perfection, there was no certainty.
Perhaps if the film didn’t meet expectations, it would be reshoot.
With this project,
Tang Qing was in no hurry for results; slow and steady was fine by him, as there was still plenty of time ahead.
