Chapter 1084: Reality has always been reality; The

Lin Nan was frowning in the editing room when news suddenly came in from outside, saying that the doctor had officially issued an apology this morning.

However, if one carefully examines the content of this apology letter, one can still find quite a bit of cleverness in it, intending to muddle through by means of phrasing and the art of selective omission.

Something like because of his vanity, showing off behavior, causing his alma mater to be deeply involved in public opinion and reputation to be ruined...

He yearned for Yanyuan, the palace in his heart, just hoping that he would have enough cultural literacy and theoretical foundation to support his performance...

He is willing to actively cooperate with all investigations, bear the responsibility without shirking, and accept all decisions made by the academy;

... apologetically applied to Guanghua, formally applying to withdraw from the relevant work of the postdoctoral research mobile station;

Sincerely beg everyone to forgive him, a young man who once lost himself due to vanity, his behavior is an immature and unstable childish performance...

Finally, with ten thousand sincerity, he solemnly apologized to the school, to the teachers who cared for him, and to the general public, he must take this incident as a mirror...

He will treat every future thing in a down-to-earth and serious manner with the most rigorous attitude and actions, and do his own things diligently and properly...

"The words are gorgeous, looking left and right, just not explaining the academic problems that everyone is focusing on. It seems to be sincere, but it is actually full of acting skills.

Not directly explaining whether he has committed fraud, and not mentioning half a word about how this degree came from, and even more dare not say why even a graduation thesis..."

Xue Xiaolu sat at the workstation next to her, interpreting the apology letter from the perspective of a senior professor in the Literature Department and a top screenwriter. It can be heard that she looks down on someone's hypocritical attitude very much.

"A very meticulous public relations draft, I don't know who thought his biggest problem was the vanity of showing off the postdoctoral admission notice, and there is nothing else besides that.

It is clear that this draft does not look like something he can write, it should be corrected by a professional team, or even said to be OEM..." Lin Nan analyzed with a positive smile.

It can only be said that a fool is a fool. At this time, he should honestly keep silent to the outside and cooperate with the investigation to the inside, but he jumped out to attract hatred again?

"If there is no accident, the scandal that finally lowered the heat a little bit will have to be on the forefront of the storm again. I guess the Performance Academy wants to kill him."

"Sister Xue, that doctoral supervisor... is the biggest problem..."

"Hush! You

know that anyone who can sit in the position of doctoral supervisor in any university has a lot of connections and resources behind them;

The doctoral supervisors of

"As a doctoral supervisor at an arts institution, in terms of strength, one certainly cannot compare to the truly top-tier scholars and professors at those science and engineering universities, but one is definitely more powerful than the vast majority of ordinary doctoral supervisors, especially at our school... because this is a top-tier institution rooted in the vanity fair."

"Fine, understood." Lin Nan smiled speechlessly. The doctor on the surface is just a small fry; the key point still lies with that senior... old guy behind him.

"Wait for the results, but it's best if we also have some psychological preparation..." Xue Xiaolu hesitated and reminded Lin Nan.

"What kind of psychological preparation?" Lin Nan asked knowingly with a smile.

"Don't be too filled with hatred for evil. Reality has always been reality, and it will never become an ideal utopia."

"Then you're overthinking it, Sister Xue. I've always seen reality clearly, and I've never held high expectations for the Performance Academy.

Regarding the outcome of this matter, I already have a rough estimate at this moment, which is that the one in front of the stage will be treated as a typical example, while their mentor will be handled with a light touch..."

Glancing at Lin Nan, Xue Xiaolu couldn't help but shake her head, sigh, and remark:

"Your expression and tone of being angry at the lack of improvement are a bit hypocritical. Forget it, let's talk about how to handle this 'The Whistleblower.'

As for the filth outside, if you don't see it, it's clean; just hold your ground. In this industry, being able to hold your ground is the greatest success."

Lin Nan did not refute this statement from Xue Xiaolu, because reality is indeed like that.

"We can only sacrifice the coherence of the plot and story of this film, and reduce those straightforward highlight shots, in exchange for a public screening permit."

Lin Nan gave his opinion; this was the only way out of a desperate situation.

"The Whistleblower" was Xue Xiaolu's transformation work, and she had deliberately been much more straightforward during the script creation and filming.

But after all, it is a story theme about anti-corruption, and with the current tightening of approval rules, a plot presentation that is too straightforward naturally appears to have many "problems."

The current plan can only be to either cut off the tail to survive, or seal it away completely; there is no other solution.

"Then, then I'll listen to you. It's just that, as I said before, for the re-edited final cut, I no longer dare to hold any hope for the box office."

"Haha, Sister Xue, I'll also say the same thing: we aren't short of this bit of money."

Just as Xue Xiaolu was certain, starting from the afternoon, someone indeed took their alma mater and rushed to the top of the entire internet's search rankings.

Of course, it was definitely the kind of "black-red" popularity, with the entire internet being one-sided in its condemnation.

Lin Nan, also holding the mindset that this place was not a good place to stay, didn't even eat lunch at school before running away. He didn't

go home, but went straight to the company.

I remember the last time I came to the company, it seems it was the month before "Mulan" started filming, right? He had indeed been an absentee manager for nearly half a year.

"It has already been confirmed with Xiao Yang's side, it's tomorrow.

In addition, this is the application document for the cinema chain license; would Lin Dao like to take another look?" As soon as Lin Nan entered the office, Yue Jun came over upon hearing the news.

"I thought you had already submitted it, sit." Lin Nan took the document bag handed over by Yue Jun; I have to say, it was quite thick.

"I have to let Lin Dao take a look, don't I? Haha."

Cinema chain name, cinema chain development plan, cinema chain investment budget, deposit situation... industry experience, professional staff reserves...

Quickly flipping through the documents, Lin Nan actually didn't have much interest in reading these. He only wanted the result, as long as the license could be obtained. As for the process, that was the business of his subordinates.

"The development funds for the cinema chain will come from that 'selling price' money from Crystal Pictures. Of course, with our cinema chain plan, we won't need nearly that much money.

Even for the current Wanda Cinema Line, its market value is only a little over 20 billion RMB; when they bought the AMC cinema chain back then, it only cost 2.6 billion USD."

Lin Nan closed the materials and handed them back to Yue Jun. "Submit it in the next two days."

"Understood. Our goal is not to build a super-large cinema chain, but a boutique cinema chain, which will only be laid out in first and second-tier cities and densely populated cities. Yes, including the corresponding properties, which we will also hold ourselves."

Yue Jun repeated the development plan while putting the documents back into the document bag.

"It's also not purely aimed at market share and making money; our primary goal has always been to complete the ecological closed loop of our own industrial chain. This matter must be clear and cannot be confused." Lin Nan emphasized with a smile.

"I understand. However, I don't know how long it will take for our cinema chain to get up and running?"

"Take it slow; this was never something that could be accomplished in a year or so."

On the 10th day of public screening, the daily intake was 232 million.

On the morning of the 15th, amidst a flurry of entertainment news, "The Wandering Earth" still firmly occupied a place and was ranked at the forefront.

However, compared to the eye-catching daily box office performance of "The Wandering Earth" that had already numbed the industry, the circle was clearly more concerned about the two top-tier film resources that had just arrived.

They were both produced by industry giants, and even had the support of top-tier directors:

"The reality-themed suspense crime film 'Under the Light,' controlled and produced by Enlight, directed by Zhang Yimou, and personally produced by Wang Changtian, was officially approved for project initiation today;

The film is now open for casting in the mainland film and television industry, and is planned to start filming as early as mid-to-late April this year..."

"The reality-themed suspense crime film 'Sheep Without a Shepherd,' exclusively produced by Lin Nan Film Industry and produced by Jiang Xuerou, released its project initiation and casting announcement today.

The film has selected Xiao Yang to direct, and Xiao Yang will also serve as the male lead; for the specific details of the roles available for audition, please see the attached file..."

"According to industry insiders, Director Chen Kexin's film work, the live-action biographical film 'Li Na' adapted from 'Li Na Biography,' quietly wrapped up filming overseas yesterday afternoon. The specific public screening plan for the film is temporarily unknown..."

"In the morning, the Disney Princess series live-action film 'Mulan' held a high-profile wrap-up celebration banquet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Many industry big names came one after another..."

"On one side is the reality-themed film that Cao Dao and I agreed on, and on the other is yours. Sigh, I can only apologize to you two with a heavy heart.

Of course, if you ask me to stay, and can reach an agreement with Cao Dao's side, then I can reluctantly shoot two movies at the same time, um, commonly known as 'scheduling conflicts'..."

"Are you dreaming? Always thinking of good things." Inside Fangfeiyuan, Liu Yifei despised Zhou Xun with a flowery smile; the latter was truly too greedy.

"Vulgar, how can Mulan use dirty words?" Zhou Xun rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Mulan even killed people after going to the battlefield; do you want to try?" Liu Yifei playfully raised her eyebrows, looking arrogant as if to say, "I'll let you have a few moves."

"Brother Xun, if you say try, then try, hehe." Shu Chang fanned the flames on the side, wanting to watch the excitement.

Looking around, in the vast Fangfeiyuan, there was already a surging crowd of people.

Disney people, Jackie Chan, Gong Li, Hui Yinghong... Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Changtian, Chen Kaige, Chen Hong, Ning Hao, Zhang Ziyi...

That's right, besides the cast and crew of "Mulan," a large number of industry big names had indeed come.

Clearly, this morning was no longer just a simple wrap-up banquet, but a grand congratulatory luncheon with social attributes fully maximized!

"When will the post-production of 'Mulan' begin?"

"It will start after this month ends. I have already promised Disney that I will complete the final cut production within four months."

"Then this time is not long; it will be ready for global public screening around next year!

Lin Nan, everyone is most concerned about two questions now: one is how the release schedule for 'Mulan' will be set, and how much global box office it will generate.

The other is about 'The Wandering Earth'; the box office of the first part is clearly heading towards 6 billion; so should we strike while the iron is hot and quickly bring up the plan for the next part?"

Ren Zhonglun gently shook the wine glass in his hand, asking as if unintentionally. Sure enough, he saw the circle of people around him instantly

look over, their feet also shifting.

Lin Nan could tell that Chairman Ren was mainly inquiring about the follow-up projects for "The Wandering Earth"!

"That's right, the 'Wandering Earth' series can clearly become an epic film IP; the circle is paying attention." Han Sanping also added.

"We have to wait until it's out of theaters at the very least before my company will consider the project memorandum. And what is certain is that there shouldn't be a second part within a year or two, because it's best to have a time interval between series films.

Only in this way can the value of the series IP be maximized. The interval time in between is left for the audience and fans to reignite their passion and accumulate nostalgia.

After all, if you don't accumulate a year or two of passion, how can you explode with a box office that shocks the entire industry like this when the next part is released?

It's just like harvesting leeks; you have to leave some time for the leeks to grow back, hahaha..."

Lin Nan was amused by his own metaphor; although using "harvesting leeks" might be inappropriate, it is indeed the same principle.

Looking at the people around him, many were smiling along, but everyone also glanced implicitly at Ren Zhonglun.

After all, Lin Dao's words just now, "there shouldn't be a second part within a year or two," were still echoing in everyone's ears.

What does this mean? This means that Shanghai Film Group likely has no chance, because Chairman Ren will have to retire by the first half of next year at the latest.

And looking at Ren Zhonglun, he was also smiling with a helpless expression, with a trace of disappointment not well hidden.

He had originally planned to leave a big project for Shanghai Film Group before retiring, but now there was absolutely no hope.

Thinking of Wang Yong, who didn't come today because he had something to do, Chairman Ren couldn't help but shake his head in self-mockery again.

Before, he had advised Wang Yong to retire in peace and stop bothering with Xi'an Film Studio's affairs, but today he himself had played the clown of double standards.

Sure enough, after a long time, it's a bit hard to let go of the group.

Doesn't Lin Nan know Ren Zhonglun's thoughts? How could he not know? But the fact is that there won't be a second part within a year or two.

A little past 11:00 AM, the luncheon officially began; time to eat!

"Don't worry, I'll definitely work at Enlight until I die." Wang Changtian leaned over to Lin Nan and said with a playful tone.

"Chairman Wang, do you think Chairman Ren didn't notice that gloating smile you had on your face just now?"

"Ah?" Upon hearing this, the smile on Wang Changtian's face instantly stiffened. He couldn't help but look back at Ren Zhonglun not far away. "Did Chairman Ren really notice?"

"Yes. You are an old fox, but don't forget that Chairman Ren is an even older fox among old foxes; he's sharp! Hahaha..."

At the next table of ladies,

Zhou Xun was holding a glass of red wine to congratulate Liu Yifei on the official wrap-up of "Mulan."

But the wine glass Liu held up was not the usual red wine, but... mineral water?

This inconspicuous action did not escape the notice of the sharp-witted; a flash of cunning crossed the eyes of Zhou Xun, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Bingbing; but none of them showed anything unusual, and the laughter and flattery continued.

However, they were all muttering in their hearts: Is she preparing for pregnancy?

The next morning, an announcement with the force of a hurricane strongly focused the attention of the entire film and entertainment industry and countless netizens on the internet, especially countless college students across the country.

Regarding the matter of a certain postdoctoral fellow, it was ultimately the Yanyuan side that first released the investigation and disposal statement:

"It has been confirmed that there was academic misconduct; the application for withdrawal from the postdoctoral research station has been approved, and the Guanghua School has been ordered to make a profound self-examination!"

The internet was naturally filled with cheers; after all, it was the netizens themselves who caught the loophole during someone's live broadcast, thereby successfully punishing evil and promoting good for the academic world.

But at the same time, another more chilling public opinion emerged.

That is, why was Yanyuan the first to issue the announcement? Logically speaking, shouldn't the Film Academy have been the first to know the investigation results and the first to issue an official notification?

After all, Guanghua had previously issued a statement saying that the final handling result would be made based on the investigation conclusion of the institution that granted the doctoral degree.

So what is the situation now? Since it has all been investigated clearly, and even conveyed to Yanyuan, causing the latter to issue a notification and slap Guanghua in the face... then why hasn't the Film Academy itself made a move? What are they still waiting for?

"Waiting for what? There are many things to wait for.

Dealing with a student is a small matter, even if it's a doctor, isn't he still a student? But how to deal with a doctoral supervisor in a leadership position, that is not a small matter!"

In the morning, the agent accompanying Zhao Jinmai to Lin Nan Film Industry for an audition was instilling the reality of the industry into the former in the car, sighing with emotion for a while.

"This has nothing to do with us!" Zhao Jinmai clearly didn't have much interest in this gossip.

"You can not care, not like these, but you must at least be clear about these."

The agent explained with a smile, then changed the subject: "Actually, it's quite good for you to apply to the Film Academy next year; the resources and connections there are truly abundant..."

"When I was in the 'Wandering Earth' crew, Lin Dao suggested I apply to the Central Academy of Drama!" Zhao Jinmai corrected and emphasized; she believed that Lin Dao's suggestion was correct and wouldn't harm her.

"Fine, fine, fine, as long as your goal is clear and firm, I was just mentioning it." The agent smiled helplessly. "However, speaking of 'The Wandering Earth,' you have truly reaped the benefits.

With the current

box office, you can definitely say you are the one with the most dazzling resume among female actors of the same age. And if the movie really hits 6 billion in the end... tsk tsk tsk, good heavens, that would truly be incredible!"

Facing the agent's sighing and emotional words, Zhao Jinmai did not refute this time; she was also full of joy, laughing non-stop... until the two entered the first-floor elevator and ran into Yue Jun, who was coming up from the basement.

"Director Yue."

"Hello, Director Yue." Zhao Jinmai greeted with a smile.

At this moment, Yue Jun was a bit embarrassed. He knew very well what Zhao Jinmai and her agent were here for, but...

"Which role are you here to audition for?" Yue Jun still asked.

"I'm here to audition for the role of the eldest daughter." Zhao Jinmai answered hurriedly, her smile full of confidence.

"Um, how about we forget it?" Yue Jun hesitated and said gently.

Upon hearing this, the two ladies, one big and one small, instantly lost their smiles, realizing something.

"Director Yue?" The agent was naturally more mature than Zhao Jinmai and took the initiative to ask.

"This role has already been decided." Yue Jun nodded.

"Decided on whom?" Zhao Jinmai asked subconsciously, her face already turning pale.

"You, you haven't guessed it already? The temperament of this role indeed fits Zhang Zifeng better..."

Yue Jun stopped there. He could see that this "bad news" was indeed a heavy blow to Zhao Jinmai. Sure enough, there is indeed a sense of victory and competition among young girls.