Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 289 Let the dog bark!

"Director, are you still going to do your reality show?"

"Director, there are several documents in the factory that need your signature these days."

"Director."

Chen Shiping's head hurt from the noise. He looked at them and said, "I'll come back later. I have to go to the bureau for a meeting now."

Chen Shiping has been running to the bureau for several days in order to set the existing project review standards.

However, many people did not understand his behavior, and some even felt that Chen Shiping had changed.

Aren't you putting shackles on our feet?
There is no creative freedom!
Even if Chen Shiping nine years ago saw this scene, he would be angry and would point at the nose of the future Chen Shiping and curse: "You are hindering the development of the film industry!"

But perhaps Chen Shiping five years ago would have understood.

The things you see are different depending on your location.

Many people are saying that a grading system might be better, but how much "garbage" will the grading system produce?

Just like the performance art nowadays, there are cannibals! Some dig up ancestral graves, some eat people, some shoot people in the street!

You can never imagine how many people do disgusting things in the name of art.

If you can’t even make a normal movie, how can you make art?
Is it art or porn?
Are you trying to express human nature or to satisfy the thrill of ethical distortion?

In a dozen years, Chen Shiping will take the initiative to promote film ratings, but not now. People today are much more terrifying than he imagined!
The 1980s, 1990s and 2000s may seem simple, but underneath this filter lie many frightening people.

The most important thing is that quality education has not been popularized.

If there really were film ratings, Chen Shiping could imagine what would happen to those audiences with low or even no education after watching those exciting movies.

Chen Shiping now doesn't dare to trust people who are engaged in art at all.

They will violate their commitments and social morals without any guilt and say it is true and free.

They will look back and laugh at your hypocrisy and ignorance.

What those directors of art films need is not classification, but classification according to the population.

In the movies, people are urged to pay attention to the marginalized people in society, but no one really cares about these people.

They only care about their own "art", and the marginalized people in society are just a breeding ground for art for them.

Why is it that domestic art film directors are unable to make more films as the economy develops better?

Their breeding ground is gone, and they themselves are not that artistic, so in the end they have nothing to shoot.

Or just go back and shoot things from ten or even thirty years ago.

It reflects the society and pays attention to the marginalized people in the society!

Chen Shiping didn't know the real value of such art.

To engage in art through criticism and to engage in criticism through art are two different things.

Many directors create art through criticism.

Criticism is not important, art is important; passing the review is not important, grievance is important; release is not important, winning awards is important.

In Chen Shiping's eyes, these art directors are far less respected than documentary directors!

Chen Shiping plans to encourage more documentary creation and ensure that the problems reflected are truthful.

Even if the film is not released or broadcast, Chen Shiping will pay for a documentary film festival.

Without saying anything high-sounding, he is happy just to disgust those art film directors!

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Shiping came out of the bureau, feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

Fortunately, the proposal was passed and a document will be drafted in a few days to formally form the regulations.

Chen Shiping glanced at the time and saw that it was not yet six o'clock. After thinking for a while, he went to Chen Hong's place.

I want some quiet time tonight, the kids are too noisy if I go home.

Well, there are two children in the family.

Xiao Xiulin would quarrel with her mother, and her mother would quarrel with her own mother.

Chen Hong was a little surprised to see Chen Shiping coming over. She took the briefcase from his hand and asked, "Why do you have time to come here today?"

"I miss you." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

Chen Hong's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "You came at the right time. I just asked someone to get some seafood and was about to call you."

"That's great, I'll steam it all and drink it in the evening."

Chen Hong paused on her way to the kitchen, turned back to look at Chen Shiping and asked, "Warm up some rice wine for you?"

"Okay, add some wolfberry and ginseng."

"Know it!"

Chen Hong went to the kitchen happily. She would have to work hard tonight.

Chen Shiping leaned back in his chair in a daze, listening to the empty sound of pigeon whistles outside, and his thoughts gradually became empty.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Shiping was pushed awake by Chen Hong.

He stretched and said, "What time is it? How long have I slept?"

"It's only been more than 20 minutes." Chen Hong rubbed his temple and said, "Why are you so tired?"

Chen Shiping rubbed his stomach and said, "I'm hungry. Let's eat first."

At the dinner table, Chen Shiping ate crabs and took a sip of rice wine before slowly telling the story.

Chen Hong sucked on the crab leg and said, "Why don't you just criticize them publicly?"

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "Then I will be scolded even more miserably. Do you think I am Emperor Kangxi?"

Chen Hong said "oh" and understood.

That would be bureaucratic, which would have a bad influence.

After eating for a while, Chen Hong asked, "How's your reality show going?"

"The preparations are almost done." Chen Shiping looked up at her and asked, "What's wrong? Are you interested?"

Chen Hong nodded and said, "Yes, it's great to be able to film a show and travel abroad at the same time!"

"Don't want children anymore?" Chen Shiping asked with a smile.

Chen Hong said dejectedly: "I can't win again."

"Don't blame me, I always try my best."

"Then try harder tonight!"

Chen Hong pushed a plate of oysters in front of Chen Shiping and shouted, "Eat as much as you can, they're all yours!"

"Okay, okay! Just don't beg for mercy tonight!"

"Hehe, I haven't begged for mercy in a long time!"

Chen Shiping smiled as he picked at the delicious oysters, thinking that in a few years the situation might be reversed.

Tao Huimin and Chen Hong can now tie with him.

Time makes beauty more smooth and stronger.

It's a pity that it only weakens men but has no additional benefits!
God is so unfair! He discriminates against men!
After exercising for a long time in the evening, Chen Hong hugged her legs and shouted to Chen Shiping:

Chen Shiping curled his lips and could only hold her legs without moving.

Chen Hong lay there wiping the sweat from her forehead and just took a breath.

"Hey, don't move, wait a moment, why are you so impatient!"

Chen Shiping said innocently, "I didn't move!"

“I can’t control it!”

Chen Hong snorted, and suddenly thought of something. She stepped on his face and said, "It's easier to get pregnant."

"Oh." Chen Hong learned her lesson this time and wrapped her legs around Chen Shiping to prevent him from moving.

Seven or eight minutes later, Chen Hong finally let go of Chen Shiping and said, "I can't do it anymore. My legs are sore. Carry me to take a shower."

Chen Shiping immediately said proudly: "Please beg for mercy!"

"Uh-huh, please spare me!"

Chen Shiping snorted and carried her to take a shower, and continued after she finished showering!

Three days later, a notice came from the bureau, and the new regulations surprised many people.

It caused quite a bit of controversy in the circle, but the opposition was not as strong as Chen Shiping had imagined.

There is nothing wrong with the regulations themselves.

It's true that the script submitted for review is required to be a complete version, and it's true that no changes are allowed after it passes the review.

Whoever opposes has something to hide!
Who are you trying to fool!

However, some people suggested that the second rule should be more relaxed, otherwise it would be embarrassing if you found out halfway through filming that the script is not suitable and you cannot change it.

There are also some TV drama directors who work on the script while filming. For you, I have to finish writing the script first.

However, no one paid attention to the situation we reported. They kept shooting the film even though the script wasn’t even finished!

Who knows what you're going to shoot!
The protest is invalid!

When Zhang Yuan saw this new rule, he did not resist and even felt a little proud.

Is this a rule specifically for me?
I’m so fucking awesome!
When Zhang Yuan was having a party with some friends, he boasted about it.

Then those people wanted to kill him!

Tell me, are you sick? Why did you mess with Chen Shiping for no reason?

Now it’s all right! We have to take the blame too!

Damn it! You are so cocky!

Zhang Yuan felt something was wrong when he sobered up the next day. How could he have said this to others?

However, many media heard the news and came to interview him.

When facing the interview with the reporter, Zhang Yuan regained his carefree character and started to speak nonsense!
"This is a step backward for Chinese films!"

"Chinese cinema is now dominated by Chen Shiping! He decides what to shoot and how to shoot it. We have lost the space for creativity."

"The art of film no longer has the nutrients to take root in this land!"

The reporters felt a little awkward after listening to Zhang Yuan's words. They should have known not to interview you!
Damn it, how can I report this!

Forget it, just record it truthfully and publish it without making any comments. Let's see how public opinion reacts.

Chen Shiping also watched the news the next day, but didn't take it seriously.

Let him bark as much as he wants. The more you pay attention to this kind of person, the more excited he becomes. Maybe he will get rid of him in two years!
Cheng Kaige, who hadn't been seen for several days, suddenly came to the office, still wearing all black.

Chen Shiping put down his pen, stood up and said, "Why are you here today? What happened at home?"

"No, it's something at work."

"Why rush to work? You can adjust at home." Chen Shiping went to pour tea and pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit down first, sit down and chat slowly."

Not long after, Cheng Kaige said while drinking tea: "I came here this time to apply for a movie."

Chen Shiping raised his eyebrows and asked, "Tell me about it."

"I talked to him before when the old man was still alive. You know he made opera movies. I talked to him about making a movie about Jing Ke assassinating Qin Shi Huang. Who would have thought that he would pass away before the movie was even made."

Cheng Kaige sighed and looked at Chen Shiping and said, "I want to try a different style this time."

Chen Shiping nodded, thought for a moment and said, "No problem. The set design department is planning to build the Qin and Han Film and Television City. Let's give you a good start."

Cheng Kaige didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. He nodded and said, "Thank you for the support of the factory."

"You're welcome. Actually, I have to thank you."

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "Zhang Yimou has left, and several young directors have also left. If you come out to film at this time, it will also help boost the reputation of the studio."

Cheng Kaige also knew what had happened in the past few days, but it was hard to judge anything. Maybe he would have to leave in the future.

After they chatted for a while, Cheng Kaige left.

Chen Shiping sighed, sat there and started to work.

The location contacts for the reality show have basically been completed, except for the host and the first episode's guests.

Chen Shiping had several candidates in mind: to find a popular female star from Hong Kong, a male star from Japan, and an old man from South Korea to play the supporting role.

Others can be selected from India, Iran and other places.

Five men and one woman.

Chen Shiping has made up his mind in Japan to find that guy Kimura, who has just become popular in Asia this year and is the most suitable person.

As for Korea, we asked Yoo Jae-suk, a comedian, to liven up the atmosphere.

This kid isn't famous right now, so it's perfect for him to play the clown in the team.

Chen Shiping in Hong Kong really wants to find Wang Zuxian. Foreign media ranked her as the last female star, the originator of Korean Wave and the one with the most beautiful legs in Asia.

Although she hasn't produced many works in the past two years, she is full of emotion. If she comes, many people will support her.

The less popular a star appears on a show, the more likely he or she is to have a backlash after appearing on the show.

But this girl is planning to retire, and Chen Shiping doesn't know whether she is willing or not, so he asks Guan Zhilin to ask her.

Chen Shiping only cares about fame and doesn't care about anything else.

Rumors are not important. Few people take them seriously.

The rest can be picked from places like India and Central Asia.

India's Bollywood movies have a significant impact on several neighboring countries. It is easy to get audiences in several neighboring countries to watch a movie by inviting a popular star to come.

India’s cultural circle is also quite large and has a great influence.

Although the three brothers are not very particular, their development in Bollywood is still good.

Shah Rukh Khan is pretty good and is very popular in India.

Aamir Khan is actually quite famous, but he is more strict with himself, unlike Shah Rukh Khan who is both a producer and a host.

Shah Rukh Khan is more suitable, and he is very popular in several countries around India.

After all, he is the king of Bollywood!
He is much more popular than Aamir Khan in South Asia!

As for the remaining two Chen Shipings, it’s up to fate, as long as they are not actresses.

It is better not to mention actresses from regions like Iran, as inviting them would only cause them more trouble.

If you want the entire Asian market, you have to take into account the different situations in each country.

This is not about making a movie for the sake of box office, the situation cannot be generalized.

When we go there to shoot, we can ask our own actors to be the guest stars.

The actors mentioned above have already covered the most important regions in Asia. As for West Asia, the program itself is enough.

However, it would cost a lot of money to get so many actors together, at least tens of millions of RMB.

But it is within an acceptable range, and the price is much lower than that of later variety shows.

Variety shows actually make more money than TV dramas, provided they are done well enough.

Jitiao’s phone calls for external investment are now flooded with calls, and there are many companies that want to sponsor.

Chen Shiping is also selecting a title sponsor.

Don’t even think about being the sponsor unless you give tens of millions!

(End of this chapter)