[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-101":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286937,4473,"Chapter 101: Wanda Film's Second 400-Million-Club Director","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-101",101,"\u003Cp>The Golden Lion director has quit the Film Association?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is simply the biggest piece of gossip in the film and television circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless newcomers want to get in without a way, yet Lin Nan wants to get out...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, insiders have to admit, with one Golden Lion and two Silver Bears, Lin Nan has the capital to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many actors with good relations came to ask Lin Nan about this matter, and the latter gave an affirmative answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to the recent incidents of being given the cold shoulder and being undermined, everyone still remembers it vividly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the industry is truly certain that Lin Nan has really broken ties with the Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're awesome. With you taking the lead like this, many directors now have some other ideas...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao told Lin Nan that the Association held a big meeting these past two days, and they almost started fighting on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were they arguing about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was supposed to be about you quitting the association, but in the end, for some inexplicable reason, they started bashing the association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that a group of people not only does nothing, but sometimes even frequently 'trips people up' and 'suppresses dissent'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan could tell that there were many people with grievances, but he estimated that most were just using his situation to vent; if it really came to quitting the association, it was highly probable that few would be willing to part with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Founding of a Republic\" has been released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All cinema chains very tacitly gave this film a high screening volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first half of the first day, the box office exceeded 15 million. By the end of the first day, the box office was over 26 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Film Group shouted the slogan, hoping that this film could set a new box office record for domestic films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following that, some schools and work units began to enter the cinemas in an organized manner to watch the film...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This operation left a host of film and television companies dumbfounded and forced to admire it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The film circle has gained another big company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike some newly started film production companies, Wanda Film is no small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cinema chains have expanded crazily over the past two years, and now that they are entering upstream production, no one will fail to show them respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the guests attending the cocktail party for the establishment of a new company were all big names, especially directors, is a testament to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan took Guo Fan and Lu Yang to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people from Wanda were very blatant, holding the mindset of \"better to kill the wrong ones than to let any slip through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They told all the directors, screenwriters, and producers present that if they had any projects that couldn't find investment, they could contact Wanda Film. Of course, those willing to sign a contract would be even better, as Wanda Film would provide key support...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, aren't they being a bit too direct?\" Guo Fan swallowed his saliva, his face full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having no foundation in the production field, using money to pave the way is the best method; it's casting a wide net,\" Lu Yang explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan felt that in the short term, Wanda Film was unlikely to achieve much; talent isn't that easy to poach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait another two years, when acting fees skyrocket and cinema chains become king; by that time, Wanda's advantage will be fully realized...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By bringing Guo Fan and Lu Yang today, Lin Nan was thinking of letting them get in touch with the circle; after all, they are both newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these two guys—one was chatting with someone about martial arts sentiment, the other was pulling someone aside to talk about film technology—were completely out of place with the atmosphere of the cocktail party, and the people around them were trying their best to cooperate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan saw it all and felt a bit embarrassed, but looking at it another way, these kinds of underlings are quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Lu... by the way, I haven't congratulated you yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, when a group of Wanda Film executives came out, Lu Zheng was among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin is too polite. When there's an opportunity in the future, I must invite you to help us direct a film; the salary will absolutely not be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was a bit surprised. Lu Zheng's tone today was quite bold—starting off with that right away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Lu is joking. I haven't considered taking on outside films in the short term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, no rush, there will always be opportunities. Hmm, is Director Lin's girlfriend not here today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan shook his head; Liu Yifei had an appointment with Shu Chang today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then another day, Director Lin must bring her so everyone can get to know her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan listened, feeling confused; Lu Zheng was being a bit inexplicable today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After today, Wanda Film is officially established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A lot of people asked me today if I have plans for my next film, and if it's provided by Director Lin,\" Lu Yang said on the way back, finding it funny; these people had too strong an agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same for me...\" Guo Fan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the same...\" Guo Fan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xiaolu found time to come find Lin Nan regarding the casting for \"Love is Not Blind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To tell you the truth, I really admire you. I gave the male lead to Zhu Yawen and the supporting actress role to Jiang Yiyan; I originally thought that would be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You, on the other hand, chose most of the remaining roles from the Beijing Film Academy. Did the acting department put pressure on you? Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan looked at the roles Xue Xiaolu had set in her spare time and teased her with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was the female lead Wang Luodan, but most of the other roles were also graduates of the Beijing Film Academy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not it. I'm a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, so I definitely prioritize students from my own school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the acting department did indeed offer some suggestions...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xiaolu didn't hide it and said it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I missed one; there's also Guo Jingfei from the Shanghai Theatre Academy,\" Lin Nan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I went there on a business trip a while ago, saw his stage play, and it was very good, so I gave him a role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xiaolu remembered something: \"A while ago, many talent agencies came to push people on me, and the key is they were all from the Central Academy of Drama. I rejected them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xiaolu remembered something, \"A while ago, quite a few talent agencies came to push people on me, and the key was that they were all from the Central Academy of Drama, so I rejected them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orange Sky, 18 Culture, Tang Ren, Huayi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Huayi; they came up wanting the female lead, and she was also from the Central Academy of Drama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan smiled and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Xue Xiaolu had intentionally favored people from her own school in selecting the cast, but it was fine; it didn't affect anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now all the roles are set, and I'm preparing to start filming in November.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine. This cast list can be announced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works, this cast list can be released.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love is Not Blind\" announced that casting was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many industry insiders discovered that this film was interesting; 99% of them were people from the Beijing Film Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a rare occurrence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the director and screenwriter to the actors, this time it can almost be called a pure Beijing Film Academy lineup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Love is Not Blind,' investment of 9 million, expected to start filming in November...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan saw the news about Huang Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lan and Lu Chuan were photographed spending the night together, so the media dragged out the woman's previous boyfriend, Master Huang, for comparison...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, quite a few people said Huang Xiao was not as good as Lu Chuan, which was truly hellish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan suddenly realized something: it seems that at the current stage, directors have a much higher status than actors, and that guy really did win a few awards...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan suddenly realized something; it seemed that at the current stage, a director's status was much higher than an actor's, and that guy had indeed won a few awards...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan returned home, parked the car, and went over to Liu Yifei's place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Changchang, why are you still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to chase me away? Do you think I'm in your way?\" Shu Chang rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying you want to drive me away? Do you think I'm in your way?\" Shu Chang rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you two looking at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei and Shu Chang flipping through a very exquisite booklet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The auction items for this year's Bazaar Charity Night; their invitation has already been sent over...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei raised her head, a smile appearing on her smooth, tender face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then there's no need to think about it; I definitely have one too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this kind of event, the higher your status and position, the higher your invitation level; it is realistic to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been there once last year, and this year they certainly wouldn't leave out Lin Nan, the Golden Lion director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, we'll go together then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So sour,\" Shu Chang complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then should we add you?\" Liu Yifei winked at her best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not going; I have an announcement that day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan glanced at the catalog sent by Bazaar. Good heavens, the auction items are getting more numerous and more expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang started chattering away, discussing which one was pretty and which one looked better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes almost stalled on the dozen or so pages of jewelry, accessories, and haute couture gowns...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was like a puff of air, left on the side, and they weren't even paying attention to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, sure enough, no matter the age, women are all the same...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, as expected, no matter the age, women are all the same...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Lin Nan personally took Lu Yang and his group to the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Director Lin. In these two weeks, I'll strive to sell *Blind Shaft* for a good price and, while I'm at it, bring back a major award, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang started bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Fushan Film Festival was friendly to newcomers, it wasn't friendly enough to grant them a major award; at most, one might get something mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. If you can recover the costs and make a hundred percent profit, that'll be good enough. Don't get your hopes up too high, or you might be crushed when reality hits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan poured some cold water on him, telling him not to get too carried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, we have a deal. When I get back from the Fushan Film Festival, I expect to see your script...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, Lu Yang was still harping on about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, no problem. I'll write it as soon as I get back, heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say you already had a finished script?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't you tell that was a joke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Fan chimed in with a snarky remark from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, he was quite envious of Lu Yang, wondering when he would have the chance to take his own work to a film festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, Old Guo, you two should head back. We're going in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang waved with a smile and led his staff into the departure hall. Before the closing ceremony of the Fushan Film Festival, the lead actors would also be heading over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After such a long period of intensive training, Jiang Wen's *Let the Bullets Fly* finally officially started filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan hadn't really paid attention to which specific brother Zhang Yi was playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, word had spread throughout the industry that Zhou Yun wanted to introduce Zu Feng to the crew, but Jiang Wen had rejected him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Lin Nan had successfully managed to get Zhang Yi in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, the benefits of an actor signing with a major director were instantly and clearly demonstrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people recalled the ten-year contract Zhang Yi had signed three years ago and cursed to themselves, \"That small-eyed guy is quite cunning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The box office trend for *The Founding of a Republic* looked even more aggressive than *Inception* had back then, nearing that of *The Martian*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first week, it steadily surpassed 150 million, and the daily growth was very consistent, with an incredible level of stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many media outlets predicted that this film would break the box office record of *The Martian* and reach a figure of 450 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Han Sanping accepted a media interview, he was smiling very happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Box office and such are all superficial. This film is mainly for the commemorative offering. As for how much it will eventually reach, it all depends on the audience...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a reporter mentioned that Han Sanping might become the second director to join the 400-million-box-office club, the wrinkles on Han Sanping's face deepened with his smile, yet he kept saying, \"Nonsense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2236,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","642f1803d6a3fd0cd78925cd724bd887675ba12cf4f53e6c25a6a8ea64626651","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-102","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-100",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]