Chapter 1058

"According to multiple netizens on Weibo: At 6:00 AM this morning, Lin Dao Nan appeared at Tianshan International Airport; his itinerary is suspected to be flying to San Francisco, Liu Yifei did not accompany him..."

"The Golden Horse is imminent, more than half of the main creators of the *Dying to Survive* crew arrived in Taipei yesterday, but Lin Dao Nan's abrupt itinerary may cause him to miss this awards ceremony."

"According to some foreign media reports earlier, for more than a year, many Hollywood giants have issued acquisition offers to Crystal Pictures, and they have never stopped in the middle, insisting on the intention of annexation..."

"Lin Dao Nan's temporary cancellation of the Golden Horse itinerary, changing to San Francisco, may be for this matter. In addition, what can be confirmed is that Xinjiang cannot fly directly to Los Angeles, and must transfer in San Francisco."

"The media successively called the Golden Horse Awards organizing committee and relevant staff of the *Dying to Survive* crew, but so far, no effective contact has been made, and no certain information response has been obtained."

Even Liu Yifei and Han Jia nv couldn't help but sigh that this group of media was simply invincible.

They pieced together various clues and actually managed to circle the correct answer together.

And anyone with a bit of brain, just need to analyze it seriously, can almost guess it roughly, for example:

The great Lin Dao is a big favorite for this Golden Horse Award, and his status in the Chinese film industry is undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid;

In addition, this session has two old friends, Ang Lee and Teacher Gong Li, taking care of it, so *Dying to Survive* can naturally win big awards 100%.

And in this case, what happened on the other side of the ocean that is even more important than the Golden Horse Awards ceremony the day after tomorrow, allowing the great Lin Dao to resolutely ignore one for the other?

Right now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the great Lin Dao clearly made a trade-off: he flew to Hollywood himself, and let his wife Liu Yifei represent him and take care of the Golden Horse Awards...

Thinking carefully, besides the matter of Crystal Pictures, is there anything else that can do this? No, anyway, everyone can't think of a second reason.

Consequently, after a morning, not to mention how lively the internet was, the mainland film and entertainment industry was shocked;

Everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, and the most focused Crystal Pictures.

Online and offline, inside and outside the circle, everyone firmly believed in that theory, that is: Crystal Pictures might be sold.

And the entire Chinese film industry knew one thing very clearly, that is, this company Crystal Pictures is too valuable!

"The media can't contact Yifei, and she doesn't want to deal with the media. But on the Taipei crew side, Xu Zheng and the others are a bit flustered, they are all surrounded, all asking about Lin Nan."

Ren Zhonglun smiled and teased Han Sanping on the other end of the phone. He had already said hello to Ang Lee yesterday afternoon.

And the Golden Horse side's meaning is not to specifically release the news of Lin Nan's absence to the outside world, and everything will proceed as usual, so as not to let the news focus all run to Lin Nan. But now it seems that this trend is not small.

"They are all old hands in the circle, they know what should be said and what should not be said, and they also know when to be silent and when to be confused."

"Let's talk about your trip to the bureau this morning, what did the leader say?"

"What else could he say? For this kind of thing, you can't force Lin Nan to hold on, right? And he really can't hold on."

"That's also true, although that company is very successful, it's really not big enough to let the official come forward, especially since the industry attribute is not enough. Furthermore, it's this kind of environment right now, it can't be protected." Chairman Ren nodded and analyzed realistically.

"However..." Suddenly, Han Sanping changed the subject and flashed Ren Zhonglun on the other end of the phone fiercely.

"Can you finish what you have to say at once?" Sure enough, Chairman Ren was instantly annoyed and urged: "Hurry up!"

"The leader said that when the time is right, the relevant departments will speak out to 'pay attention,' which can be considered support, but it can only go this far."

"Hmm? Good guy, this is rare preferential treatment!"

Lin Nan Pictures, Yue Jun was also speechless.

Because the great Lin Dao's temporary change of itinerary was not notified to him at all, so that after he came to work this morning, he was directly blocked by the media at the company.

He knew about his boss's news from the media and from the Weibo hot search. Then he made a phone call and learned the detailed situation from the boss's wife.

"It's really a big thing that gives people a headache. By the way, if Crystal Pictures is handled, where will Tang Mu go?"

Looking at Jiang Xuerou who had sent away the media and returned to the office, Yue Jun couldn't help but sigh and ask in confusion.

"Where will he go? That's right. That person's ability is very strong. However... anyway, it has nothing to do with me, and I can't envy it." Jiang Xuerou sighed with hidden meaning.

She knew very well that Yue Jun could understand the "envy" she spoke of. Tang Mu is a shareholder who truly owns shares in Crystal Pictures, 5%, how can it be at least hundreds of millions of US dollars?!

"I'm looking forward to continuing to be colleagues with him, he's a very interesting person." Yue Jun nodded and smiled, which was also the truth.

He knew much more than Jiang Xuerou, his boss's overseas assets were managed by Tang Mu, shares, stocks, investments...

"That's a bit difficult, can't be arranged, right? In short, I think it's very suspenseful."

"Director Yue, Director Jiang, the person in charge of the *White Snake* team is here." The assistant reported at the door.

"Please go to the 3rd-floor conference room, we will be there later." Yue Jun looked up and instructed, then looked at Jiang Xuerou: "Let's go, go discuss the premiere. According to the plan, box office expectations also need to be done.

Don't ask *White Snake* to compare with *Monkey King: Hero Is Back*, after all, the latter had the internet gimmick and blood of 'the rise of domestic animation films'... but I also hope the former can have a bright box office result."

"Okay, let's go."

A day passed quickly, and by 11:00 PM, Liu Yifei, who hadn't fallen asleep yet, finally waited for Lin Nan's phone call.

At this moment, the great Lin Dao had also just arrived in Los Angeles and was leaving the airport, while the local time was just past 8:00 AM on the 14th.

Lin Nan, wearing a windbreaker and sunglasses, took the lead, with his assistant and bodyguard accompanying him.

"Just leaving the airport, Tang Mu brought people to pick me up."

"Can't be determined at all right now, will you stay there for a few days?" Liu Yifei's tone was very serious, but the uncontrollable yawning destroyed her serious aura.

"Haha, hurry up and sleep after hanging up the phone." After laughing, Lin Nan nodded and answered:

"It can't be determined how many days to stay, but it's highly likely that I'll have to be busy without stopping. I have to see many people, constantly pull, negotiate. The most important thing, I think you have a number in your heart."

"Crystal Pictures' aftermath? Tang Mu's arrangement?" Liu Yifei understood immediately and reacted instantly.

"Yeah, partners for thirteen years. Didn't expect it to be so fast, so fast that it reached the time to make a choice." Lin Nan's tone suddenly stalled, scaring Liu Yifei on the other end of the phone.

"Lin Nan, what's wrong with you? Speak." She hurriedly asked, concerned, worried.

"Nothing, I see Tang Mu. He..."

"What's wrong with him?" From Lin Nan's complex tone, Liu Yifei decisively noticed the strangeness.

"He... compared to November last year, he has lost a lot of weight."

"A lot... a lot? How much is that?" Hearing this answer, Liu Yifei was relieved, and subconsciously took the words to tease.

"Much more than the few times he lost weight that can be counted in the past 13 years! At least 30 pounds or more, right?"

"Ah?"

"Alright, hang up the phone, hurry up and sleep. Otherwise you'll get old fast, although I don't dislike you, haha..."

"Go to hell, I'll make you look good when you come back..."

Without waiting for Liu Yifei to finish her harsh words, Lin Nan hung up the phone himself.

He looked at Tang Mu waving in the distance, feeling a thousand emotions in his heart.

The other party hadn't called in more than a year, and there had never been too many complaints in the emails. But now it seems that Tang Mu really endured a lot of pressure.

Speeding up his pace, Lin Nan walked straight over.

"Lin, long time no see." Tang Mu didn't have the laughing look he used to have at all, just smiled and opened his arms. Lin Nan could feel that he was obviously a bit tired and couldn't lift his spirits.

"Long time no see, I almost didn't recognize you just now. If you lose another circle, you'll be more handsome than Leonardo!"

"Hahaha, then I'll work harder."

After hugging, Lin Nan and Tang Mu sat into the business Mercedes-Benz in front. And the accompanying personnel got into other cars after moving the luggage to the car.

Before long, the motorcade drove away from the airport and headed straight for the small town of Hollywood.

And the atmosphere inside the business Mercedes-Benz was completely different from the enthusiastic reunion just now. Tang Mu's spirit was undisguisedly listless and decadent, and Lin Nan was also unable to lift his spirits.

After all, what the two of them had to face next was the fact that the company they managed single-handedly would be swallowed; and this process would also be completed under the witness of the two, and they had to bargain as much as possible!

"Tang Mu?"

"I'm here. Lin, should we start acting now?"

"You know, I don't have much time. *Mulan* is still filming, and I also temporarily pushed off the Golden Horse Awards ceremony for this.

After the matter of Crystal Pictures is completely settled, I have to go back, and you will stare at the finishing work. However, it is estimated that it won't be finished for a while."

"Alright, you instruct." Tang Mu nodded quite seriously upon hearing this.

"Since more than a year ago, all Hollywood giants and big factories that have contacted you, as well as those who want to eat us, all feed back: I'm here, let them all come.

In addition, keep this matter low-key, I don't want it to be spread everywhere until it's finally settled."

"I understand. After I send you to Beverly Hills, I will immediately let people notify them one by one."

"By the way, there is one more thing." Speaking of this, Lin Nan was silent for a moment.

"What?"

"While handling the affairs of Crystal Pictures, the two of us also need to find a time to sit down and have a good chat. Tang Mu, you've worked hard all these years."

"The evaluation team's report has been made, and the negotiation team is ready at any time. Lin, let's finish handling the company's affairs first before talking about other things."

Tang Mu paused, didn't answer Lin Nan's words, but decisively changed the subject. Because he could hear the context of Lin Nan's sentence just now: there is no banquet in the world that doesn't end!

"Okay." Lin Nan naturally understood Tang Mu's meaning, right now neither of them wanted to discuss this topic.

Domestic time, the sun rises and the moon sets.

Liu Yifei and Han Jia nv flew directly to Taipei from Xinjiang; Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, and Wang Yong also set off from three places to rush to the Golden Horse Awards.

Zhang Yimou, Zhang Mo, Dong Ping, Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Jia Zhangke... the last batch of mainland filmmakers almost all set off from the capital and boarded the plane in the morning.

After 2:00 PM, just as Miss Liu expected, she and Han Jia nv were surrounded by a large group of media as soon as they left Taoyuan Airport.

And the questions thrown out by this group of entertainment reporters were also unsurprisingly all about Lin Nan missing the Golden Horse Awards.

"There are actually such brain-dead people, saying that Brother Lin's unilateral temporary decision to miss the Golden Horse Awards is a contempt and arrogance towards the Golden Horse. Are these local media so self-unaware?"

"Why can the Golden Horse Awards have such status, isn't it because mainland filmmakers support it. If mainland crews and filmmakers don't give them face, the Golden Horse is a dead horse, who cares? No one cares!"

As soon as she got into the car, Han Jia nv started complaining.

"Alright, you've already scolded the reporters. Take a break, no need to care about these people."

Liu Yifei smiled and persuaded. To use Lin Nan's words, the brains of many Hong Kong and Taiwan media people and film practitioners in the film and entertainment industry are problematic;

They are all frogs in the well, because they are not confident, so they are always very reactive, and often don't keep their mouths shut, talking nonsense.

Of course, in recent years, the media and artists in the Hong Kong circle have restrained a lot, because they have recognized a reality, that is, they have to rely on the mainland to eat!

"I'm too lazy to care about these idiots, like stray dogs, always feeling that there is a Golden Horse Award here, so they are so powerful, thinking that mainland crews are here to beg for food, tsk!"

Little Han's complaint made Liu Yifei laugh until she was doubled over, unable to stop at all.

"Actually, I'm also quite curious. Is Crystal Pictures really planning to sell it? If it's really like this, then there won't be this company in the future." Han Jia nv suddenly became serious again, looked at Liu Yifei, and asked with concern.

"Maybe there won't be Crystal Pictures, but there will be others."

Miss Liu smiled mysteriously, which made Han Jia nv's curiosity increase greatly, and she couldn't help but ask: "What do you mean?"

"Lin Nan and my Crystal Pictures can exist in another form in the Chinese film market. Still named 'Crystal,' for example: Crystal Cinema Chain." Liu Yifei said with a smile, and also blinked at Han Jia nv.

"I, you... you guys... I fuck!" Han Jia nv widened her eyes, shocked and stammering, and exploded with foul language after a while.

"Hmm?" Liu Yifei had a disgusted expression.

"Don't worry about me saying dirty words first, you guys... are planning like this? When was the plan, the circle didn't hear any wind at all!"

"There has been this idea for a long time. To be precise, it should be from the time when the cinema chain forced Lin Nan to permanently fix the box office share at 43%: 57%. Just that time, he made up his mind."

"But he has never had the energy to do this, and you know, cinema chain licenses are very difficult to apply for, and it is a big project that is time-consuming and laborious..."

"Understood, others are moving assets out, but your Lin Dao is preparing to take the money from outside back to engage in cinema chains..."

"Shh, be quiet." Liu Yifei rolled her eyes angrily, how come it ran off-topic again while talking.

"I didn't say it wrong, those giants are all buying and buying outside. Look, Wanda also bought Legendary Pictures and AMC cinema chains, big boss Wang has said it publicly, overseas investment is actually transferring... woo woo woo..."

Liu Yifei covered Han Jia nv's mouth directly, this guy is really unscrupulous.

Zhou Xun was eating melon seeds while chatting with Huang Xiaoming.

"In other words, after the Golden Horse Awards ceremony, your new play will start filming immediately? What is the subject?"

"Jointly produced by Bona and Alibaba Pictures, adapted from the reportage work *The Deepest Water Is Tears*, the story prototype is the 'Dalian 7·16 Oil Explosion Fire,' it is a standard mainstream film."

"Then you are making money. To use our great Lin Dao's words, as long as the film shot in these two years is a mainstream film and the quality is not bad, then it can win awards."

"Zhou Xun smiled and nodded, not fooling Huang Xiaoming. And he is the male lead, tsk tsk tsk, I have to congratulate you in advance for booking a Best Actor award!"

"Hahaha, then I'll take your auspicious words, as well as Lin Dao's. If I can't win Best Actor, I'll have to ask you to compensate me."

"Then you should pretend I didn't say it, or you can go directly to Lin Dao for compensation." Zhou Xun changed her words instantly.

"Sister Xun, Producer Liu and Director Han are here." At this time, the assistant suddenly interrupted the chat between the two. At the event site, many people also heard this.

"Then I have to go first, go welcome them." As she spoke, Zhou Xun decisively waved to Huang Xiaoming and got up to walk out. She had to leave the film lunch arranged by the Golden Horse Awards in advance.

Cao Baoping mentioned it to her last time, saying that the new drama he was working on wanted to find her. And the investor was undoubtedly Producer Liu's family!

Except for Lin Nan, all the crews and filmmakers invited to attend the Golden Horse Awards and nominated were basically here.

And from the final awards ceremony moment, there was only two days left.

As the jury president, Teacher Gong Li tried her best; she almost relied on her own strength to achieve the maximum degree of fairness she thought:

Except for the care given to Taiwan films strongly requested by Ang Lee and others, most of the big awards were given to mainland films!

(End of chapter)