Bai Lu: "The Storm? What kind of TV series is that?"

Jiang Chen: "Anti-gang crime drama."

Bai Lu: "The kind of thing that involves cracking down on organized crime?"

Jiang Chen: "Yes!"

Bai Lu: "Doesn't this require official approval?"

Jiang Chen: "Don't worry, once they see the script, the authorities will approve my filming of this TV series."

Bai Lu: "Who are you planning to cast?"

Jiang Chen: "Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Zhang Zhijiang, Wu Gang."

She knows Zhang Yi, Zhang Zhijiang, and Wu Gang, but who is Zhang Songwen?

Bai Lu asked curiously, "Who is Zhang Songwen, this veteran actor?"

Jiang Chen: "He's not a veteran actor, but his acting skills are comparable to veteran actors."

Bai Lu: "Really? His acting is so good, why have I never heard of him before?"

Jiang Chen: "He lacks a breakout opportunity."

Bai Lu: "How did you discover him?"

Jiang Chen: "You'll understand if you watch more movies and TV series."

It turns out Jiang Chen has such extensive movie-watching experience.

No wonder he knows every actor so well.

Bai Lu: "What about the female lead? Who will play her?"

Jiang Chen: "Li Yitong."

Bai Lu was puzzled.

"Li Yitong?"

"She's just started out, like me."

"What makes you qualified to play the female lead?"

Li Yitong and she were from the same school.

They were all discovered by Yu Zheng and debuted by participating in his film and television works.

They are still good friends in private.

They know each other inside and out.

Jiang Chen: "She doesn't have many scenes; and she's quite good-looking, and her temperament is quite suitable for the female lead."

Bai Lu was filled with jealousy: "Don't I fit the bill?"

Jiang Chen: "You probably want a TV series with a strong female lead, right? I can make that happen for you."

Bai Lu was overjoyed: "Really?"

Jiang Chen: "I've already assembled six filming teams, why would I lie to you?"

Bai Lu: "Then will you play the male lead?"

Jiang Chen: "I've said before that I'm not filming for the time being."

Bai Lu: "What if there's a kissing scene?"

Jiang Chen: "I'm the director, what are you afraid of? I won't let him get close to you easily."

Bai Lu breathed a long sigh of relief.

With Jiang Chen overseeing things, she could rest assured.

Even if the male protagonist is incredibly bold, he wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous in person.

"Are you only filming one drama series at a time?"

Jiang Chen: "We'll also be making a movie."

Bai Lu: "Have you thought of a name for the movie yet?"

Jiang Chen: "I've decided, it'll be called 'The Eight Hundred'!"

Bai Lu: "The Eight Hundred? Why this name?"

Jiang Chen: "Have you ever heard of the 'Eight Hundred Heroes'?"

Bai Lu: "'Eight Hundred Heroes'? Isn't that another glorious deed of the Party? Would the higher-ups let us film that?"

Both of Jiang Chen's works involve sensitive issues.

She was really afraid that none of them would pass the review.

This means everything has to be scrapped and started over.

It will waste a lot of money, energy and time.

Jiang Chen: "Don't worry, the higher-ups in the Dragon Kingdom are quite open-minded and can understand that period of history, otherwise they wouldn't have preserved the Sihang Warehouse to this day."

Bai Lu: "Alright, go for it. Whether you succeed or not, I'll be by your side."

Jiang Chen patted her head.

"With your company and support, I will definitely achieve twice the results with half the effort."

...

The submitted script was quickly reviewed.

High-ranking officials all thought Jiang Chen's script was well-written.

It aligns with the trends of the times.

It took care of all aspects.

There is absolutely no deliberate attempt to smear it.

They had both read Jiang Chen's "Dying to Survive" and "Blossoms".

It's a breath of fresh air in the film and television industry.

The film and television industry in China hasn't changed much in a long time.

With the rise of young, handsome male celebrities, there has been almost no innovative work.

They're all those overused, clichéd teen idol dramas.

The acting is phenomenal, the plot is phenomenal, and the special effects are phenomenal.

In short, in recent years, no film and television company has focused solely on film and television production.

They've all been hijacked by the fan economy.

The success of "Dying to Survive" and "Blossoms" shows that success can be achieved without relying on young, handsome actors or popular celebrities.

They have high hopes for Jiang Chen.

Both of these films and television series are very realistic stories.

They believed that Jiang Chen's creation would surely move the people.

When ordinary people realize the cost of crime, they will no longer take the risk.

When ordinary people understand history, they will know that peace is hard-won.

Both "The Storm" and "The Eight Hundred" have great educational value.

That's why they approved it.

...

Upon receiving the review results, Jiang Chen was overjoyed, ecstatic beyond belief.

He immediately left the office and addressed all the employees.

"Everyone, good news! Good news!"

"It's been approved!"

"We can start filming now!"

Upon hearing this, the employees, who had been waiting for more than half a month, were overjoyed.

The new employees breathed a sigh of relief.

Without sales performance, they can only receive a basic salary.

This salary is simply not enough to survive in Hangzhou.

"Finally, I can turn it on!"

"Wait until the flowers have all withered!"

"I believe that under Mr. Jiang's leadership, we will continue to create excellent works!"

Jiang Chen: "As long as everyone follows my instructions, the company's revenue will increase steadily, and your revenue will also increase steadily."

Nothing makes you happier than a rise in income.

The employees of Jiang's Media are full of energy and fighting spirit.

Regardless, they will stand with Jiang's Media Group through thick and thin.

Bai Lu, returning from the restroom, was so excited to learn that both the scripts for "The Storm" and "The Eight Hundred" had been approved that he jumped onto Jiang Chen.

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