Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo and his family visit Thousand Buddhas Temple for protective talismans and a vegetarian meal.
• Zhang Qingzhong and his crew also visit the temple, where Liu Yiyi makes an inappropriate request for Master Liaoran's talismans.
• Chen Mo and his family have a vegetarian meal, marveling at the realistic fish dishes made from vegetables.
• Chen Mo meets Master Mingjing, the temple's chef, and tries to persuade him to let Food and Desire film his vegetarian cuisine.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Shows his determination and passion for Food and Desire, even when facing potential obstacles.
• Master Mingjing: Reveals his humility and desire for a quiet life, despite his culinary prowess.
• Liu Yiyi: Demonstrates her lack of understanding and respect for Buddhist customs and traditions.

Significant Themes

• Sincerity and sincerity of heart: Master Mingjing emphasizes the importance of sincerity in one's actions and beliefs.
• The pursuit of peace and tranquility: Master Mingjing's desire for a quiet life reflects the theme of seeking inner peace.
• The power of persuasion: Chen Mo's straightforward and honest approach helps him connect with Master Mingjing.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Mu Yu: They share a tender moment while whispering about the chef and Food and Desire.
• Chen Mo and Master Mingjing: They have a genuine conversation about vegetarian cuisine and Master Mingjing's role in Food and Desire.
• Liu Yiyi and the Mu Family: Liu Yiyi's inappropriate request causes some discomfort and disapproval from the Mu Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo and the Mu Family go ice-skating and watch Chen Mo's movie.
• The next day, Chen Mo wraps up his filming for "Greedy Wolf."
• The Mu Family prepares for the New Year together.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows his care for Mu Yu by grinding ink for him.
• Mu Yu shows his affection for Chen Mo by playfully marking him with ink.
• The Mu Family men engage in a playful ink battle, revealing their childish side.

Significant Themes

• Family bonding and togetherness during the New Year.
• The importance of care and affection in a relationship, shown through Chen Mo and Mu Yu's interactions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Mu Yu's playful and affectionate interactions continue to grow.
• The Mu Family men bond over their shared mischief, highlighting their closeness as a family.
• The women of the Mu Family express their exasperation and amusement at the men's antics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mu Family men accidentally put on makeup and struggle to remove it, leading to a humorous situation.
• Chen Mo, with his makeup skills, impresses the female relatives and wins their favor.
• The Mu Family men are punished to clean the study and write fu characters and couplets.
• Food and Desire begins filming, with a grand yet low-key opening ceremony.
• The Golden Crow Award introduces online fan voting for popular categories and publishes its review process.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his makeup skills and gains the favor of the female relatives, showing his adaptability and resourcefulness.
• The Mu Family men, despite their initial reluctance, comply with the women's orders, showing their respect for family traditions.
• Chen Mo remains focused on his work, delegating trivial matters to Yang Qindong, showing his professionalism and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Tradition vs Modernity: The Mu Family's adherence to traditional customs contrasts with Chen Mo's modern skills and knowledge.
• Change and Adaptation: The Golden Crow Award's reforms reflect its willingness to adapt to the changing times and public expectations.
• Perseverance and Dedication: Chen Mo's commitment to Food and Desire and the Golden Crow Award's dedication to improving its credibility highlight the importance of perseverance in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and the Mu Family: Chen Mo's interactions with the Mu Family showcase his ability to navigate complex family dynamics and gain favor with the female relatives.
• Chen Mo and the Golden Crow Award Jury: Chen Mo's interactions with the Golden Crow Award jury members, both directly and through Minister Li, demonstrate his determination to reform the award process.
• Chen Mo and the Food and Desire crew: Chen Mo's interactions with the Food and Desire crew show his leadership and dedication to the project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo's TV drama, "Food and Desire," begins filming with inexperienced actors who perform exceptionally well.
• The crew uses real, high-quality ingredients for food scenes, causing an online uproar due to food waste.
• Chen Mo attends the Golden Crow Award ceremony in Huajing, where he is interviewed by a reporter.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo continues to demonstrate his leadership and influence in the entertainment industry.
• A young actress, whose name is not revealed, expresses resentment towards the industry and Chen Mo's actions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between art and commerce in the entertainment industry.
• The tension between the government and the entertainment industry, with Chen Mo serving as a bridge between the two.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with Zhang Zongming and Li Nian, who tease him about his arrival at the ceremony.
• Chen Mo is interviewed by a reporter, drawing the attention of other attendees.
• A young actress confronts Chen Mo, expressing her discontent with the industry and Chen Mo's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo fails to recognize Zhang Baona, leading to a tense exchange.
• The 97th Golden Crow Award ceremony begins with Chen Mo presenting the Best New Director Award to Yang Susu.
• Yang Susu confesses her feelings for Zhang Zongming on stage, with Li Nian also expressing her interest in him, sparking a public love triangle.
• The Golden Crow Award releases judges' reviews and scores, making their evaluation process public.

Character Developments

• Zhang Baona: Shows arrogance and stubbornness, leading to an awkward encounter with Chen Mo.
• Yang Susu: Wins the Best New Director Award and publicly confesses her feelings for Zhang Zongming.
• Li Nian: Intervenes in the love triangle, expressing her own interest in Zhang Zongming.
• Chen Mo: Becomes an unwilling participant in the love triangle drama and worries about potential office romances at Starlight Films.

Significant Themes

• The power of public recognition and its impact on artists' careers (Yang Susu's win and confession).
• Transparency in awards processes (Golden Crow Award's release of judges' reviews and scores).
• The influence of public opinion and media on artists' personal lives (love triangle between Yang Susu, Li Nian, and Zhang Zongming).

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Zhang Baona: Tense exchange due to Chen Mo's failure to recognize her.
• Chen Mo and Yang Susu: Yang Susu's public confession and request to join Starlight Films and work with Zhang Zongming.
• Li Nian and Yang Susu: Li Nian's intervention in the love triangle, expressing her own interest in Zhang Zongming.

Key Plot Points & Events

• A gossip magazine in Ryukyu Province questions the fairness of the Golden Crow Awards' online voting, particularly the "Most Popularity Award" won by Lin Jingjing instead of Zhang Baona.
• Zhang Baona holds a press conference, expressing trust in the Golden Crow Award's results and praising Chen Mo.
• Zhang Zongming arrives at the Food and Desire film set, escaping from office romance troubles.

Character Developments

• Zhang Baona: Despite initial skepticism about the award results, she publicly expresses trust in the Golden Crow Awards and Chen Mo.
• Zhang Zongming: Struggles with office romance troubles, leading him to temporarily flee to the Food and Desire set.

Significant Themes

• The impact of fame and awards on an actor's career.
• The challenges of office romances and workplace dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Yang Qindong discuss Zhang Zongming's office romance troubles and Zhang Baona's press conference.
• Chen Mo and Zhang Zongming discuss the latter's sudden arrival at the film set.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Baona's agency tries to ride Chen Mo's popularity, but Lin Jingjing's agency retaliates by poaching Zhang Baona's endorsements and events.
• Zhang Baona's agency panics and tries to apologize, but Chen Mo's agent, Yang Qindong, keeps delaying the meeting.
• Wansheng Entertainment, Zhang Baona's agency, begs Yang Qindong to arrange a meeting, but Yang Qindong denies that Chen Mo is upset.

Character Developments

• Zhang Baona shows her true colors, revealing her arrogance and lack of understanding of the industry's power dynamics.
• Lin Jingjing, nicknamed 'Bone Demon,' demonstrates her forceful and decisive personality.
• Chen Mo remains focused on his work, not engaging with the drama caused by Zhang Baona.
• Yang Qindong displays his cunning and smoothness in handling Wansheng Entertainment's requests.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and influence of major players in the entertainment industry.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and acting arrogantly.
• The importance of humility and apology in maintaining one's career.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Baona and her agency clash with Lin Jingjing's agency, leading to a war of words between fans.
• Wansheng Entertainment and Zhang Baona try to apologize to Chen Mo through his agent, Yang Qindong, but Yang Qindong delays and denies that Chen Mo is upset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Qindong, Chen Mo's manager, handles a defamation case against Chen Mo by a gossip tabloid, refusing to let Wansheng Entertainment use the issue to gain favor.
• Food and Desire wraps up filming, with the cast celebrating their completion of the project.

Character Developments

• Yang Qindong demonstrates his shrewdness and influence in the entertainment industry by handling the defamation case subtly.
• The Food and Desire cast gains confidence and experience in acting, looking forward to the final product.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and influence in the entertainment industry.
• The dedication and passion of the Food and Desire cast and crew for their work.

Character Interactions

• Yang Qindong interacts with the Wansheng Entertainment representatives, subtly threatening them to make them apologize sincerely to Chen Mo.
• The Food and Desire cast interacts, celebrating their successful wrap and discussing their hopes for the final product.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ming court, with the help of Qi Ziyan, Yang Moxiu, and Feng Yanzhen, successfully repels the Tatar invaders and restores its lands.
• The final trailer of "Food and Desire" premieres, sparking national discussion and anticipation for the drama.
• Food and Desire begins airing on National Television, breaking records with unprecedented high ratings.

Character Developments

• Qi Ziyan, once a pleasure-seeking dandy, transforms into a brave and responsible military leader.
• Yang Moxiu, a poor scholar, grows into a resourceful military strategist.
• Feng Yanzhen, a time-traveler from the future, uses his knowledge to aid the Ming court and invent advanced weapons.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The importance of cultural heritage and promotion, as seen through the interest in Food and Desire and Gluttony Tower.
• The potential of domestic productions to captivate national audiences, as evident in the drama's high ratings.

Character Interactions

• The collaboration between Qi Ziyan, Yang Moxiu, and Feng Yanzhen to defend the Ming court.
• The public's enthusiasm and discussion surrounding the Food and Desire drama and its cast.
• The National Television executives' anticipation and relief as they monitor the drama's record-breaking ratings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Food and Desire's ratings soar to 65% and continue to climb, shocking the nation and the world.
• National Television airs Appraising Food and Desire, a show that breaks down and explains the details of Food and Desire's production, further fueling the drama's popularity.
• Food and Desire's finale achieves a nationwide rating of 90.18% and a 99% audience share, making it a global phenomenon.
• Television stations from around the world, including China, vie to buy the rebroadcast rights for Food and Desire.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo, the director of Food and Desire, becomes a global sensation overnight due to the drama's unprecedented success.
• Yang Qindong, CEO of Starlight Films, employs a delaying tactic to keep the rebroadcast rights in high demand, then allows the Operations and Sales Departments to loosen up when the time is right.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and media to captivate audiences and influence culture.
• The global impact of Chinese culture and history.
• The commercialization and commodification of television dramas.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhenghui, director of Garlic TV, eagerly approaches Chen Mo to secure the exclusive rebroadcast rights for Food and Desire, offering a high price and expressing admiration for Chen Mo's work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zhenghui of Garlic TV offers a high price for the rebroadcast rights of 'Food and Desire'.
• Zheng Xie (Old Master Zheng) of Tomato TV counters with the same price and proposes a joint broadcast with Garlic TV.
• Other TV station heads follow suit, driving up the price and discussing joint purchases.
• Chen Mo expresses concern about oversaturating the market with 'Food and Desire' rebroadcasts.

Character Developments

• Wang Zhenghui: Shows confidence and willingness to spend heavily on 'Food and Desire'.
• Zheng Xie: Demonstrates shrewdness and cunning, using his seniority to guide the discussion.
• Chen Mo: Shows concern for the market and viewers, wanting to avoid oversaturating it with 'Food and Desire'.

Significant Themes

• Market competition and survival of the fittest in the television drama industry.
• The influence of a high-quality production ('Food and Desire') on the market and viewers.
• The role of seniority and rank in decision-making processes.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhenghui and Zheng Xie: Engage in a bidding war for 'Food and Desire', with Zheng Xie eventually taking the lead.
• Chen Mo and the TV station heads: Chen Mo expresses his concerns, but the TV station heads prioritize their own interests.
• The TV station heads: They discuss and strategize together, showing unity in the face of competition.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zheng Xie proposes a joint broadcast by four stations for 'Food and Desire', with the highest bidder winning, aiming to create internal divisions and conflicts.
• Chen Mo sets the limit to four stations, sparking National Television's interest.
• Banana TV, Tomato TV, Garlic TV, and National Television join forces to bid for the rebroadcast rights, winning them for 170 million per episode plus additional shares.
• Chen Mo struggles to find a way to repay the favors received from aristocratic families and great scholars who helped in 'Food and Desire's' production.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Struggles with finding a suitable way to repay favors, shows appreciation for those who helped him.
• Zheng Xie: Proposes a strategic plan to maximize profits and influence.
• Wang Zhenghui: Competitive and ambitious, willing to join forces to secure rebroadcast rights.
• Zhang Zhiming: Confident and cunning, sees an opportunity to gain more influence with 'Food and Desire'.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and competition among television stations.
• The importance of reputation and influence in the aristocratic society.
• Chen Mo's struggle with finding a suitable way to repay favors, reflecting his gratitude and respect for those who helped him.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Zheng Xie: Zheng Xie shares his strategic plan, and Chen Mo follows up with his own idea, setting the stage for a joint broadcast.
• Wang Zhenghui and Zhang Zhiming: Both directors are competitive and ambitious, joining forces to secure rebroadcast rights.
• Chen Mo and Mu Yu: Chen Mo seeks Mu Yu's advice on repaying favors, leading to a brainstorming session and a romantic moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo discusses with Mu Yu about distributing funds to the aristocratic families who supported Food and Desire.
• Chen Mo receives script recommendations from Yang Qindong, including two comedies.
• Minister Li from the Publicity Department calls Chen Mo, asking him to visit the department and discuss international cultural promotion.
• Li Nian and Zhang Zongming present Chen Mo with their new script, "Matchmaker Battles Cupid," seeking his opinion on its international appeal.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo shows maturity and responsibility in managing the funds for Food and Desire's supporters.
• Li Nian and Zhang Zongming demonstrate ambition and confidence in their new script, aiming to bridge the cultural gap between East and West.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mutual benefit and cooperation, as seen in Chen Mo's handling of the funds.
• The desire to promote Chinese culture internationally, as discussed by Minister Li and Chen Mo.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Mu Yu work together to find a solution for the funds.
• Chen Mo and Yang Qindong discuss future projects and the celebration party for Food and Desire's staff.
• Chen Mo and Minister Li discuss international cultural promotion.
• Li Nian and Zhang Zongming present their script to Chen Mo, seeking his opinion and approval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Zongming reveals he has made amends with Li Nian and Mu Yu, surprising Chen Mo.
• Chen Mo reviews scripts for new films, focusing on 'Matchmaker Battles Cupid' by Li Nian.
• The script introduces Eastern and Western divine matchmakers, Matchmaker and Cupid, and their methods of binding lovers.
• Cupid, while trying to shoot his golden arrow into two destined lovers, accidentally strikes a Chinese man, leading to a love triangle.

Character Developments

• Zhang Zongming shows growth in maturity and responsibility by making amends with Li Nian and Mu Yu.
• Cupid demonstrates his mischievous and careless nature, leading to unintended consequences.
• Matchmaker, the Eastern divine matchmaker, is portrayed as responsible and diligent in his duties.

Significant Themes

• Cultural differences between East and West, represented by the contrasting methods and appearances of Matchmaker and Cupid.
• The consequences of carelessness and lack of responsibility, exemplified by Cupid's actions.
• The complexity of love and relationships, as seen in the love triangle caused by Cupid's arrow.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Zongming interacts with Chen Mo, revealing his newfound friendship with Li Nian and Mu Yu.
• Cupid and Matchmaker have a tense interaction due to Cupid's unauthorized entry into Chinese territory and the resulting complications.
• Li Ming and William, the two men struck by Cupid's arrow, interact with each other and their respective partners, leading to a love triangle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Yue and Li Ming's relationship is strained due to a misunderstanding caused by Cupid's arrows and Matchmaker's red thread.
• The families of Li Ming and Du Yue confront them, leading to a chaotic family brawl.
• Cupid and Matchmaker resolve the misunderstanding, leading to a joyous reunion for all.

Character Developments

• Du Yue and Li Ming's relationship is tested and strengthened.
• William and Jason's relationship is solidified.
• Cupid and Matchmaker learn from their mistakes and work together to resolve the issue.

Significant Themes

• The chaos and unpredictability of love and relationships.
• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• The role of family in Chinese culture and relationships.

Character Interactions

• Du Yue and Li Ming's argument and eventual reconciliation.
• William and Jason's heartfelt moment when William catches Jason's hands, expressing his love.
• The comedic and chaotic interactions between the families of Li Ming and Du Yue.
• Cupid and Matchmaker's bickering and eventual teamwork to solve the problem.

Additional Notes

• Chen Mo's thoughts on the script's improvements and future plans.
• The Food and Desire celebration banquet, attended by cast members, crew, and prominent figures from various fields.
• The impact of Food and Desire on the careers and lives of those involved, as well as the promotion of Chinese culture worldwide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo shares his plans to promote traditional Chinese learning through films and documentaries, seeking support from the attendees.
• He distributes anonymous bank cards as tokens of appreciation to the families present.
• Wang Chusheng and Cheng Yige, inspired by Food and Desire, ask the learned masters to consult on their new historical epic scripts, with Chen Mo as producer and investor.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his leadership and organizational skills, rallying support for his cause.
• Wang Chusheng and Cheng Yige show their respect for Chen Mo's work and seek his involvement in their projects.

Significant Themes

• The preservation and promotion of traditional Chinese culture.
• The influence of the entertainment industry on society and vice versa.
• The importance of quality and integrity in filmmaking.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo interacts with the attendees, seeking their support and offering tokens of appreciation.
• Wang Chusheng and Cheng Yige consult with Chen Mo about their new projects, showing respect for his work and seeking his involvement.
• The learned masters consider the implications of working with the entertainment industry, balancing their reputations and desire for influence.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Chen Mo persuades great scholars to work on historical film adaptations.
• Consultants demand to be the first to see the final cuts of the films.
• Chen Mo receives a call from Liang Zhao, seeking help for a project.
• Chen Mo discusses the new script's production with the team and takes them to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
• Mu Yu returns home, and Chen Mo serves him takeout from the buffet.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his tact and discretion by not asking about Liang Zhao's intentions.
• Mu Yu shows understanding and support for Chen Mo's work schedule.

Significant Themes

• The importance of historical accuracy in film adaptations.
• The power dynamics and influence of the entertainment industry.
• The responsibilities and considerations of a production company towards its crew.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Liang Zhao have a brief, secretive meeting to discuss a project.
• Chen Mo discusses the new script's production with his team, showing his confidence and vision.
• Chen Mo and Mu Yu share a meal at home, showing their affection and understanding for each other's schedules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo experiences racial discrimination in Hollywood, but also feels national pride seeing M Country's enthusiasm for Food and Desire.
• Chen Mo is invited to several events and interviews due to Food and Desire's influence in M Country.
• Chen Mo is offered a role in Director Wilson Keaton's new film, The Seventh Treasure, but declines due to script issues.
• Chen Mo proposes a co-production to Director Wilson, suggesting he revise the script and change the props.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo: Shows understanding and respect for his cultural heritage, stands up against racial discrimination, and demonstrates business acumen by proposing a co-production.
• Director Wilson: Recognizes Chen Mo's potential and is open to collaboration, but initially underestimates Chen Mo's determination.

Significant Themes

• Racial discrimination and its impact on actors of color in Hollywood.
• The power of cultural influence, as seen through the global popularity of Food and Desire.
• The importance of accurate representation of culture in media.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Director Wilson: Engage in a direct and honest conversation about their mutual interests, leading to a potential collaboration.
• Chen Mo and Mu Yu: Spend quality time together exploring New York and supporting each other's work.
• Chen Mo and the Matchmaker Battles Cupid crew: Chen Mo helps coordinate the crew's affairs and occasionally visits the set.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mo proposes a co-production of "The Seventh Treasure" to Director Wilson, suggesting a joint investment and production with China handling script, sets, and props, while Hollywood handles special effects and distribution.
• Director Wilson is tempted by Chen Mo's offer but hesitant due to Universal Pictures' potential resistance to Chinese involvement.
• Chen Mo leaks news about his next project, an adventure tomb-raiding film, causing a stir in the domestic entertainment industry.
• Mu Group's business negotiations with an M Country automobile conglomerate conclude, and a signing ceremony is held.
• Director Wilson calls Chen Mo, agreeing to discuss a co-production for "The Seventh Treasure."
• The two sides engage in intense negotiations, with Hollywood imposing harsh terms and Chen Mo pushing for producer's rights.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his ambition, confidence, and determination to enter Hollywood, showing no signs of backing down despite challenges.
• Yang Qindong displays his eagerness and ambition for Starlight Films' success, pushing for the co-production deal.
• Director Wilson shows interest in Chen Mo's offer but faces resistance from Universal Pictures.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and influence in the film industry, both domestically and internationally.
• The desire for recognition and success, driving characters to push for their goals despite obstacles.
• The tension between cultural exchange and maintaining artistic integrity.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Director Wilson engage in a power struggle, with both parties seeking to gain the upper hand in the negotiations.
• Chen Mo and Yang Qindong work together, with Yang Qindong pushing for the deal while Chen Mo navigates the negotiations.
• The entertainment industry in China eagerly awaits the outcome of the negotiations, showcasing their interest in Chen Mo's potential Hollywood breakthrough.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The success of "Food and Desire" has put China's film and TV industry in the global spotlight, and the co-production of "The Seventh Treasure" with Universal could further boost China's presence in the international market.
• Chen Mo's return to China to fulfill his promise to Director Zhang puts pressure on Universal, pushing the negotiations forward.
• Starlight Films and Universal sign a contract to co-produce "The Seventh Treasure," marking a significant step in China's entertainment industry's international integration.
• Chen Mo discovers a historical inconsistency in "The Seventh Treasure's" script regarding Emperor Kublai Khan's tomb and works on resolving it.

Character Developments

• Chen Mo demonstrates his commitment to his promises and responsibilities, both to his colleagues and to the industry as a whole.
• Director Wilson shows flexibility and understanding in accepting Chen Mo's historical findings and working together to resolve the issue.
• Chen Mo's dedication to his craft is evident in his approach to acting in "Matchmaker Battles Cupid" and his determination to find a solution for "The Seventh Treasure's" script.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for international recognition and the breaking of racial barriers in the film industry.
• The importance of historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity in filmmaking.
• The value of perseverance, dedication, and hard work in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Director Zhang's relationship as old classmates and colleagues is highlighted, with Zhang relying on Chen Mo's promise to pressure Universal.
• Chen Mo and Director Wilson's collaboration shows mutual respect and a willingness to work together to overcome challenges.
• Chen Mo's interactions with various industry professionals demonstrate his network and influence within the Chinese film industry.