Chapter 162: Film and Television City
Gu Wanrong took one look and turned her head back, not continuing to watch.
She didn’t know them, they looked familiar, they were officialsâit wasn’t unusual.
However, the gazes of those several people across from them stayed on Gu Wanrong’s group, pausing obscurely for two seconds. After seeing everyone’s appearance clearly, they shifted their gaze.
“We need to transform traffic into ‘retention’ through the model of ‘Cultural Tourism + All Industries,’ increasing the industrial development vitality of our city.”
The leader didn’t speak loudly, but in the quiet environment, every one of his words reached the ears of everyone present clearly.
“Jianan Road deserves praise here; other places should learn from it.”
As this sentence was spoken, several young people wearing Hanfu happened to pass by on the small road below. The ancient charm and the high-rise buildings reflecting each other across the river blended into one. Watching this, one felt as if swept away by the river of time, not knowing what time or place they were in.
Gu Wanrong had a sudden inspiration and said, “Tong Shenwu, what if I build a film and television base here too? Should we also replicate a Tang palace and a Song court?”
The downtown area of City C was prosperous with many viral attractions, but tourists in remote areas were few and far between. It was no wonder this Mayor was highlighting people here.
As a native of City C, Gu Wanrong felt that while contributing to her hometown, adding a few more layers of solid backing to Yi Shang Entertainment would be quite good.
Tong Shenwu was at a loss for words. Miss, do you actually know how difficult it would be to build a film city in City Câs geographical environment? The funds required would be an astronomical figure!
Tong Shenwu was pondering how to tactfully explain a problem to Gu Wanrongâher idea about the Tang and Song filming locations was a bit too whimsical and a thankless task.
“Hengdian Film Base actually has Tang and Song filming locations too. From the Spring and Autumn period to foreign styles, Hengdian Film Base covers almost everything. We really don’t need to go and build more Tang and Song filming locations.”
Gu Wanrong shook her head gently, wearing a face that said “I already knew you wouldn’t agree.”
However, before Tong Shenwu could respond, Gu Wanrong continued impatiently, “The audience is tired of those similar scenes! They need some fresh visual impact, so I want to give everyone a change of taste and give their eyes a good washing. This is absolutely necessary!”
As Gu Wanrong spoke, she patted her exquisite little bag, as if it were filled with inexhaustible wealth.
Next, she added with full confidence, “You, don’t worry about my wallet. Don’t worry; it will always stay bulging!”
Tong Shenwu was touched by Gu Wanrongâs desperate need for new scenery to “wash her eyes,” and then charmed by her “Iâm the richest person in the world” appearance. She half-reluctantly accepted it.
While Gu Wanrong and Tong Shenwu were talking incessantly about which piece of land in City C to choose for investment and development, Tong Shenyi, who had been exchanging pleasantries with the Mayor, led the several city leaders in administrative jackets over.
After Xiyuanlai Foods officially launched its products in the second half of this year, it took the top spot in the rankings of domestic snack brands on the market in one fell swoop and had stayed there ever since.
The food processing plants it opened in City C had also expanded time and again, and City C, a heavy industrial city, welcomed a new industrial pillar in light industry.
Furthermore, with employee salaries and benefits far exceeding market levels, Xiyuanlai was rated as a model enterprise in City C this year. Therefore, the city leaders knew Tong Shenyi, who had come to receive the awards.
The Mayorâs secretary, noticing his attention toward Tong Shenyiâs group, had investigated the groupâs background thoroughly during the Mayorâs speech.
Except for Gu Wanrong.
While the Mayor was exchanging pleasantries with Tong Shenyi, he heard Tong Shenyiâs forms of address for Gu Wanrongâmostly “Chairman Gu.” In a flash of insight, he connected the dots with the owner of Yard No. 10.
The Mayorâs spouse came from the Liu family of the Capitalâthe same Liu family that Liu Xiu and Liu Ji belonged to. Therefore, once he heard the surname Gu, saw she was young and beautiful, and heard her status as Chairman of Qianyuan Group, the Mayor immediately knew who Gu Wanrong was.
The volume of Gu Wanrong and Tong Shenwuâs casual conversation was relatively low; only a few occasional words reached the ears of the Mayor and Tong Shenyi as they approached.
“Chairman Gu, what a pleasure to meet you!” Before seeing the person, his voice was heard. Mayor Hu Xingjian walked over with a warm smile on his face, proactively extending his right hand toward Gu Wanrong.
With a smile, Gu Wanrong gracefully stepped forward and politely took Mayor Huâs extended hand, saying softly, “Mayor Hu, hello.”
The two shook hands three times vertically, and then Gu Wanrong was the first to let go.
Hu Xingjian asked, “Chairman Gu, do you have some new investment intentions for our City C?”
“Haha…” Gu Wanrong gave a light laugh and nodded, answering unhurriedly, “Indeed. I have the intention to build a film and television city in our hometown.”
Sitting to the side, Tong Shenyi couldn’t help but be slightly stunned because he didn’t know about this plan beforehand.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention to him, he quickly glanced at Tong Shenwu next to him. His eyes were filled with confusion and inquiry, as if silently asking: What exactly is going on?
Then, Tong Shenwu briefly explained the preliminary concept of this film city on behalf of Gu Wanrong, including the planning layout, functional zones, and the expected economic and social benefits it could bring.
Hu Xingjian listened very seriously, nodding from time to time in agreement, and expressed that he very much looked forward to the projectâs smooth implementation.
However, regarding specific cooperation details and policy support, Hu Xingjian did not give a clear opinion on the spot.
Unknowingly, Hu Xingjianâs group had stayed in this teahouse for quite a long time.
At this moment, Hu Xingjianâs secretary saw the opportunity, stepped forward quietly, and whispered a few words in his ear, reminding him that he had other important itineraries next and needed to hurry to the next location.
So, Hu Xingjian stood up, said goodbye to Gu Wanrong and the others one by one, and then left the teahouse with his entourage.
Once Hu Xingjianâs figure completely disappeared from view, Gu Wanrongâs straight posture immediately relaxed, and she slumped into the rocking chair.
This kind of work where every gesture and word would be magnified and scrutinized by others was truly exhausting. Fortunately, after she said a few words, Tong Shenyi and the others were beside her to take over the conversation.
It was just that this Mayor Hu liked to “check in” with her too much.
Hu Xingjian: Iâm innocent! Everyone was talking except for Comrade Gu; thatâs what was truly abnormal.
Gu Wanrong and the other six didn’t stay in the teahouse for too long. After coming down from the teahouse, they strolled from one end of the street to the other, and then from the end of the street back to the parking lot.
Along the way, the scenery on both sides of Jianan Road was completely taken in.
Time spent with a few good friends always passed quickly. The Spring Festival holiday was like having a time accelerator turned on, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Mayor Huâs secretary personally delivered the relevant information regarding the Republic of China Film and Television Base in City C to her door.
Only a few days after the holiday ended, Liu Ji and the others at Shifei Technology manufactured the first prototype of a levitating car.
[Dingâ]
[The Technology Module of the System Mall has been completely unlocked. Please check for any abnormalities as soon as possible and provide immediate feedback if any exist.]
At the moment the news arrived, Liu Ji was going crazy with joy on the phone like a monkey from Mount Emei, while the cold mechanical prompt of the System suddenly rang out in her mind.
Gu Wanrong gave one shudder, followed by another.
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