The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1123 - 1092: Grand Premiere Ceremony

Facing He Tiantian’s praise, Qin Shuang felt somewhat undeserving.

Qin Shuang smiled and responded, "It’s the merit of the entire staff."

"Yep, there will not only be a bonus but also a big feast," He Tiantian said with a smile, "Work hard!"

Tang Qian really liked these directors, but they were not willing to sign contracts yet, though he planned to persuade them as soon as possible.

With this issue resolved, everyone was excited and looking forward to the movie’s premiere day.

The remaining work was now up to Tang Qian, who was responsible for smoothing out the film audit channels and coordinating with subsequent theater chains, among other things.

Although the movie had not been released yet, they were all optimistic about it and decided to have a small celebration today. They would have a bigger celebration once the box office results were out and if the performance was good.

Everyone enjoyed the meal and drink immensely.

While the movie was being produced amidst a flurry of activity, Qi Xiaoyan sang both the theme song and a different style of insert song. These were specifically composed and written for the film, and they sounded great and fit the overall tone of the movie.

This was a very new team, and while they were rewarded materially, they were also able to use their talents as much as possible without worrying about various applications and reviews. The only requirement was to complete the film perfectly.

Now that they had seen it and were very satisfied, it proved that their previous efforts were not in vain and the investors’ money was well spent.

Having accomplished this, Tang Qian set off to handle the crucial step of the film audit.

This was like carrying a baby for ten months and then, after passing all the inspections, going to the hospital to give birth when the time came.

This process made everyone extremely anxious.

Qin Shuang and the other two young directors frequently visited the company, hoping to receive news of the audit’s approval as soon as possible.

This was their first independently directed film, and they valued it highly.

"Qin Shuang, what do you think about this company?" asked Chen Jianfeng, a young director who had graduated two years ago and was working at Bayi Film Studio.

Although he had been working for two years, he could only assist other directors at his company.

He was young and inexperienced right out of college, so being an assistant was justified.

However, even the most acclaimed directors at his studio had to go through layers of audits and approvals to make a film, which was particularly difficult, unlike the streamlined process at Tang Dynasty Media Entertainment Company.

As long as the script was ready and the funds were in place, they could start shooting immediately.

Efficiency!

What Chen Jianfeng valued was efficiency!

No matter what, Chen Jianfeng wanted to stay here after this film.

Qin Jianfeng and Qin Shuang had known each other since childhood as their parents both worked at Bayi Film Studio.

This collaboration showed him Qin Shuang’s talent, so he wanted to hear her opinion.

Qin Shuang smiled and said, "I think the company is quite good. Anything can be resolved in the shortest time, unlike those old film studios with rigid management and low efficiency. We grew up in the film production compound and have seen a lot. Compared to them, the current company is much more flexible. After this period of working together, I no longer want to go to a traditional film studio; I want to stay in the company."

After hearing this, Chen Jianfeng nodded, "I want to stay too! You can see so clearly at such a young age. Having worked at the film studio for two years, I have a profound understanding, and I also want to stay. It might not be within the system in the future, but it’ll be freer."

"Really?" Qin Shuang nodded. "Jianfeng brother, you’re willing to stay too? Will Uncle Chen agree?"

Qin Shuang’s father had already retired and wasn’t very demanding, so it was easy for her to get her way and obtain her parents’ consent.

But it wasn’t so easy for Chen Jianfeng—his father was a high-level executive at the film studio!

"Er, probably not, but there’s no work at the film studio anyway, so I’m working outside," Chen Jianfeng said with a laugh. "By the way, how’s your thesis coming along?"

Qin Shuang laughed, "Filming this movie has provided a lot of practical evidence for my thesis. I’ve already finished it; I’m just waiting for the movie to premiere, then I’ll discuss the draft with my advisor."

"If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me," said Chen Jianfeng. "I’ll share everything I know without holding back."

"Thank you, Jianfeng brother," Qin Shuang replied with a smile. "Lu Yong seems to be hesitating; I wonder if he’ll decide to stay?"

Chen Jianfeng smiled and replied, "He has his own choices; we shouldn’t interfere."

"Yeah," Qin Shuang nodded. From their conversation, she could sense that Lu Yong was leaning more towards getting an assignment. If the movie was a big hit and well-received, he would have the capital to be assigned to a better film studio.

People have their own aspirations, so she didn’t insist.

Finally, at the end of September, the audit was completed.

Tang Qian notified everyone in high spirits, and they were all delighted.

The most critical step was over; the rest would be determined by the box office, the true test of a movie’s quality. The public and the market would have their say.

Tang Qian had already arranged domestic theater chains ahead of time—all state-owned enterprises. It was quite a task of pleading and imploring, but fortunately, the movie got scheduled.

After his overseas inspection, Tang Qian put more emphasis on promotion.

So, he decided to hold a premiere ceremony.

Tang Qian invited shareholders like He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie, among whom Qi Xiaoyan was not only a shareholder but also the singer of the theme and insert songs, making her a key person at the premiere.

He also invited well-known domestic actors, directors, and editors, especially those in Yanjing who were Tang Qian’s guests of honor, as this could save on travel expenses.

Qi Xiaoyan also tapped into her network and invited some well-known teachers from schools to attend and support the event.

Tang Qian laid a red carpet at the entrance of Yanjing’s largest movie theater and was flanked by rows of half-human-height flower baskets and usherettes...

After promoting the event on the radio beforehand, many people came to watch, hoping to see their idols up close.

Dozens of security personnel were hired to maintain order.

Liu Xiaoqing, one of the most famous actresses of the 1980s, came dressed up, as did many other well-known female and male actors...

Not only were there fans on the sidelines, but at the forefront there were many journalists from the entertainment sections and other newspapers. All of them had been paid by Tang Qian to come, except for the entertainment magazine overseen by Yuan Hua who voluntarily attended.

It was all for a buzz, just so "Tai Chi Grandmaster" could secure a little bit of coverage in their publications.

At first, those journalists were somewhat indifferent, thinking of taking a few photos and then leaving. But when they saw so many famous actors gathered and all dressed to the nines, their eyes lit up, sensing that this might be big news.

So, the flashbulbs kept lighting up, capturing photo after photo of stars walking down the red carpet.