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Chapter 96 Did I disturb you?
Chapter 96 Did I disturb you?
January 19th, morning.
As soon as Ren Pingsheng pushed open the studio door, before he had taken two steps, a bunch of microphones were shoved in his face.
Seven or eight reporters appeared out of nowhere, carrying cameras and microphones, and blocked the corridor completely.
A female reporter wearing glasses squeezed to the front, her microphone almost poking his chin.
"Director Ren, your film 'Old Boys' has received high praise online recently, but at the same time, many people are discussing whether online films with explicit content, like 'Puberty,' will have a negative impact on teenagers. As a pioneer of micro-films, what are your thoughts on this?"
Goodness, that's a really sneaky question.
If you criticize "Adolescence," it's considered professional jealousy, and people will likely use your words against you.
If you speak up for it, you're going against the official media that have been speaking out these past few days, and you're just asking for trouble.
There were pits on both sides, dug specifically for him to jump into.
Ren Pingsheng glanced at the female reporter and smiled.
"Teacher, let me correct you on one point first. I am not the pioneer of micro-films; I am just a young creator who follows the trend of the times."
The female reporter was taken aback, not expecting him to remove the hat he had put on first.
Ren Pingsheng didn't give her time to react, and directly faced the numerous cameras.
"In January of this year, the General Office of the State Council issued the 'Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Prosperity and Development of the Film Industry.' The document clearly stated that it is necessary to actively promote the production of products suitable for dissemination through new media and new forms such as the Internet and mobile phones, and also put forward the need to attach great importance to the cultivation and use of young talents."
The scene fell silent for a moment.
The reporters looked at each other with very interesting expressions.
Who would have thought that a young man who makes web series would be spouting the contents of national-level documents?
Ren Pingsheng didn't give them time to process what he was saying and continued.
"Our Shengping Vision Media, including all the young people creating content online, are responding to the national call and exploring new media images under the encouragement of policies. This is not something heretical; it is the general direction for the country to promote the prosperity of the cultural industry."
His hands were casually in his pockets, and his posture was relaxed.
But every word he uttered was an attempt to label the reporters.
"Regarding the chaotic situation you mentioned, it is inevitable that any emerging industry will have both good and bad aspects in its early stages of development. However, we cannot deny the value of the entire industry because of the problems with a few individual works."
"The government's attitude towards new media short films has always been one of regulation and support. At the beginning of the year, the State Administration of Radio and Television and the Shenzhen Municipal Government jointly hosted the first Golden Peng Award Competition, officially incorporating online short films into the national award system."
He shrugged. "This shows that the official attitude is open and encourages innovation."
A male reporter interjected, "So, how do you think the industry should be guided...?"
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"I don't need to think about it," Ren Pingsheng interrupted him directly. "The audience has discerning eyes, and I believe the market will make its own choice."
The film "Puberty" was not mentioned at all.
But everyone present understood that every word he said was about "Adolescence".
The female reporter, unwilling to give up, felt she could still put up a fight. "Director Ren, one last question. Professor Tao Hongkai said that online videos are a form of spiritual poison. What is your response?"
I respect everyone's personal opinion.
Ren Pingsheng looked at the camera with neither arrogance nor servility.
"But I believe that we young people can distinguish between good and bad. I believe that a work that allows a father and son to sit together, reminisce about their youth, and discuss their dreams should not be classified as spiritual poison under any circumstances."
He paused, a smirk playing on his lips, "And..."
All the reporters held their breath for a moment.
"Yesterday, CCTV sent us an interview invitation."
Ren Pingsheng reached out to create a gap, "I'm going over now, see you all later."
The crowd erupted as soon as these words were spoken.
Exclusive interview with CCTV!
What does that mean?
A reporter instinctively tried to ask which program it was and when it would air, but Ren Pingsheng had already slipped out of the crowd.
The car door closed, and Ren Pingsheng gave an address.
No. 11 Fuxing Road.
The taxi driver glanced at him in the rearview mirror. "Young man, are you from CCTV?"
"Um.
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Where are you going?
"Recording a TV show."
The driver stopped talking and stepped on the gas.
March 20, evening.
Ale's house is a complete mess.
The ashtray was overflowing with cigarette butts, and several empty liquor jars sat on the coffee table.
While the number of views for "Puberty" is still rising, the criticism is rising even faster.
Just now, Deng Ye called and told him to immediately delete all the borderline content, fearing that the fire would escalate and spread to Sohu.
Ale hung up the phone, wanting to smash it, but she held back.
The TV was on, but he had no interest in watching it.
But Bai Yansong's voice drifted into his ears, and some of his words forced him to look up.
"In recent years, with the popularization of the Internet, short videos have gradually become an important medium for young people to express themselves. However, in the mixed online environment, how to guide this emerging force towards good and positive values has become a focus of attention for the whole society."
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Ale didn't take it seriously at first; he'd heard that kind of official jargon all the time.
But the next second, he saw a scene that sent his blood pressure soaring to the ceiling.
On the screen, footage of Dapeng and Bai Ke performing on stage in "Old Boys" appeared.
The scene then cuts to a studio.
A young man in a white shirt was sitting on the sofa.
"Director Ren, many people say that the reason why 'Old Boys' resonated so much is because it touched on the real-life pressures faced by the post-80s generation. What were your considerations when you first started creating this film? Why did you choose to make such a somewhat heavy, even a bit rustic, work?"
The host's questions were extremely gentle, and the discussion was entirely conversational.
The camera zoomed in, giving Ren Pingsheng a close-up.
He sat very relaxed, showing no stage fright despite being in front of national media.
"Actually, we just wanted to tell a story about staying true to our original aspirations."
On the television, Ren Pingsheng's voice was clear and powerful.
"Society is developing too fast these days. Many young people are struggling in big cities and have to temporarily put aside their dreams in order to make a living. This is not shameful; it is an inevitable part of the struggle. But I hope to tell everyone through this short film that even if you have to bow to reality, don't forget the passion in your heart. As long as you are willing, any stage of life can be a stage for a fresh start."
The scene cuts back to Bai Yansong, who takes over the conversation and summarizes the points to the camera.
"It is reported that this short film, which showcases the journey of ordinary people pursuing their dreams, has not only garnered tens of millions of views online, but has also sparked heated discussions among viewers about perseverance and struggle. Compared to some online dross filled with vulgar and violent elements, 'Old Boys' undoubtedly sets a positive benchmark for the creation of new media films. CCTV Movie Channel will broadcast this film tomorrow night at 8 pm..."
boom!
The remote control flew out of AIE's hand, hit the coffee table, bounced twice, rolled to the ground, the battery cover fell off, and the battery rolled a long way away.
"A positive benchmark?" He gritted his teeth.
The 13th news channel featured a special report personally produced by Bai Yansong.
He knew all too well what this meant.
The authorities intervened and sided with Ren Pingsheng.
And he and his novel "Adolescence" are the vulgar and worthless works that are singled out as negative examples.
Bai Yansong didn't name names, but everyone knew who he was talking about.
Ale couldn't sleep that day.
However, the next day, things took an even more outrageous turn.
The following day, TVCC10—Science and Education Channel broadcast a special episode of "Role Model Citizens" on its "People and Society" program.
The program not only featured a large portion of clips from "Old Boys," but also included the work directly in CCTV's "DV·People's Images" broadcast program.
"Using the lens of the people to record the stories of ordinary people, in 'Old Boys' we see ordinary people in the torrent of the times. (13, 6, 10)"
Three channels took turns broadcasting the show over two days.
After this round, those media outlets that had been stubbornly resisting also disappeared.
Are you kidding me?
You're calling something that was praised by three channels of CCTV poison?
Do you think your job is too secure or what?
In less than 48 hours, the public opinion landscape completely shifted.
The related reports on major websites and media outlets have shifted from "reflecting on the chaos on the internet" to "exploring the value of micro-films".
The Guangming Daily published a commentary titled "When Young People Begin to Speak Through Images".
Southern Weekly arranged an exclusive interview with Ren Pingsheng.
Xinlang Entertainment has compiled a special feature, titled "From Unexpected to Old Boys: Pioneers of the First Year of Micro-Movies".
At the heart of all the reports, commentaries, and reviews, only three words repeatedly appear.
Ren Pingsheng.
"Brother Pingsheng, we're really famous!"
In the studio, Bai Ke slammed a thick stack of newspapers on the table. "Even the People's Daily supplement published a commentary, saying that we are..."
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He looked down and found the line of text: "A breakthrough work for youth culture!"
Beside me, Xiao Ai had just hung up the phone. "Youku and Tudou both called, asking when our next movie will be filmed. They want to..."
Before I could finish speaking, my phone rang again.
He covered the microphone, turned around and whispered to Ren Pingsheng, "Brother Pingsheng, it's someone from China Mobile who wants to talk about a collaboration on ringtones for 'Old Boys'."
Ringtone.
This thing was a very lucrative business in 2010.
If a song becomes a hit, and there are hundreds of millions of mobile phone users across the country, even if only one percent of them are willing to spend two yuan, that's still a staggering number.
Before Ren Pingsheng could reply, Dapeng grabbed him from behind, his strength causing him to stumble.
"My whole life!"
His voice was trembling, his nose was twitching, and his eyes were very red.
It was a nationwide hit, strongly supported by CCTV, and widely reported by major news media.
These things had nothing to do with him before.
As an online host, at his peak, he only had some fame among netizens. Who would recognize him outside the online world?
But it's different now.
"Old Boys" gave him an identity, an identity that allows him to speak up in this industry.
"Ping Sheng," Da Peng released his hand and wiped his face, "what's our next step? Should we strike while the iron is hot and quickly film our next movie?"
Zhang Yibo joined in, rubbing his hands together excitedly, "That's right, Pingsheng, let's press our advantage, bring out the whole big one!"
Ren Pingsheng patted Dapeng on the shoulder, "Don't rush, first..."
Tap, tap, tap...
Before he could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.
Everyone turned to look.
He was dressed in a suit and tie, not very tall, but full of energy.
"Did I disturb you?"
Zhang Chaoyang stood at the door and asked.