Chapter 11

Director Chen stood up to speak; he was indeed very tall. Comparing him to Director Zhang, the latter looked like a farmer, while the former looked like a cultural person from the city.

His wording was flowery and confident; he was worthy of being someone who could write poetry. He had some thoughts about not being the first to speak.

Director Feng was eloquent and very smooth in front of the leaders, impeccable.

Lin Nan didn't listen carefully to what the older generation of directors said; he couldn't take it anymore.

Young people couldn't stand this kind of meeting; it sounded very awkward.

"Lin Nan, right? How do you young directors see it?"

This is the end.

Lin Nan stood up, a bit nervous; he had just complained in his heart and was immediately called out.

"I, I agree with Director Zhang's view. Whether it's Hollywood or Europe, the film industry has been ahead of us for so long; the gap between us is huge.

Facing the influx of European and American films, it will cause a huge impact on our current film and television industry; calling it a flood and a beast is not an exaggeration..."

Lin Nan's mind was blank, but his mouth didn't stop; after he finished speaking, he didn't remember what he had said, but it shouldn't have gone off-track.

"Please sit."

How the meeting proceeded afterward, Lin Nan didn't pay attention; his head was buzzing. Those people in the front row were all looking back at him, with various gazes and expressions.

They were listening, but looking at Lin Nan's eyes, many were indifferent, as if saying: What do young people know? Just a bit of luck.

After the meeting ended, Director Zhang did say two words to Lin Nan. Learning that Lin Nan was from the Northwest, he was very kind in his eyes, saying he was also there back then, encouraging Lin Nan to study hard and looking forward to his new work.

The Xi'an Film Studio, it had cultivated a large number of film talents; just the directors alone spanned several generations and nearly a hundred people, plus film writers, screenwriters, and a large number of famous actors, only the glory was fading more and more.

But it could not be denied that this was a mountain peak.

Director Gu hurried past Lin Nan and left by car; he also came from the Xi'an Film Studio. It was said he had taken time off from the set to come back for the meeting; he was filming "Peacock."

The director's wife taking her son to storm the set and slapping the lead actress—I don't know when that is, should be soon, right?

Shanghai Film Group acted very quickly, sending people to the school. Lin Nan signed the contract, and a large sum of money appeared in the company's account.

Fortunately, Lin Nan had previously entrusted the school teachers to find two financial staff members, who came from state-owned enterprises, so he wasn't in a rush.

Calling his father, Lin Nan said he had made money; the old man laughed very loudly and rejected Lin Nan's idea of sending him money.

"Or, you buy the land next door for me; I want to open a bigger restaurant," this was what the old man said after nagging for a long time. It could be heard that he really wanted to open a big restaurant, which was also the wish of Lin Nan's grandfather back then.

"You wait for me to go back," Lin Nan held back his tears. In his previous life, he had made money opening a restaurant in Hengdian, and his father was always thinking about returning to his hometown. He was a person who was attached to his homeland, and it was Lin Nan who had always disagreed.

Lin Nan took leave and went back. When he left, there were 2 million less in the account. Both the left and right sides were storefronts of over 150 square meters; over 300 square meters cost over 1.3 million.

Lin Nan rounded it up and left it all to his old father, "You recruit some people, don't always do it yourself, think more about me; I'm not married yet, you still have to help me raise my kids."

"Get lost, you haven't even found a girl yet. I know, I'll pay attention."

Getting on the train, Lin Nan looked at the fields flying backward, feeling inexplicably much more at ease, "In this life, I won't be foolish anymore."

When he returned to school, he was drafted by the acting department again.

Teased by Zhu Yawen: Returning to the mother's home.

The school was going to have an art exchange with the one next door; everyone was in this circle, and it was good to communicate occasionally.

Lin Nan was now also a face among the students in school.

It just felt unreasonable; the Film Academy had a class of twenty or so undergraduates, while the one next door actually had Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, especially the number of people in the 02 grade, which was actually three times that of the Film Academy.

A large base had its benefits; the familiar faces Lin Nan saw were much more than when he first entered the Film Academy.

Oh my, Lin Nan saw the international Zhang? No, it was the little international Zhang; they really looked alike.

The famous "Zhou Yijian" and "Yizhichan" of later generations, Zhang Bo who played King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Ying Ji.

Such long legs! Tang...

While Lin Nan was stunned, he was pulled by Zhu Yawen, "What are you dazed for, let's go."

"This is the Drama Academy, don't embarrass yourself; after all, you are a 30-million box office director and male lead who has become famous," Zhou Yang walked on the side, grumbling.

"I should have come to the Drama Academy back then," Lin Nan's eyes were dazzled looking left and right.

"Guo Zhenni"? "Consort Cao"?

Coming here for a social gathering, Lin Nan and the others thought so, and it felt quite good.

As for actors, it had to be admitted that this side was of higher quality; the Film Academy's advantage was in directing and cinematography.

"Director Lin, hello, I am Tang Yan from the 02 grade of the acting department..."

It was the long-legged Zi Xuan from just now.

"Director Lin Nan, I am Bai..."

Along the way, Lin Nan passively met many people, all very enthusiastic, including those in higher grades.

"Really shouldn't have walked with you," Zhu Yawen said sarcastically.

Lin Nan was holding his phone, still saving numbers, "Changing majors was indeed wise."

"Show-off."

The rules here were much stricter than in his own school; almost no freshmen had been on a set, except for those who were child stars.

This time, the acting department exchange, Lin Nan was the most special one, because he was a recently very popular new director and a film and television company boss.

And it was said that he made a lot of money from one film; young, rich, and talented.

"Look at how well the classmates at the Drama Academy speak," returning to school, Lin Nan and Zhou Yang bickered.

"Yes, yes, it sounds good. Why did you change majors? Wouldn't it be better to just transfer schools?"

"Fine, big sister, you are mighty, I won't speak anymore."

Lin Nan looked at old Zhu, "What are you thinking about again?"

"That woman who took the initiative to greet you just now, her temperament is really good, Tang what was it?"

Zhu Yawen asked Lin Nan.

"Tang Yan," Lin Nan said looking at old Zhu, brother, you wouldn't want to do something to Luo Jin, would you! But it is indeed exciting, isn't it?

While Lin Nan was muttering in his heart, he heard Zhu Yawen say, "Pity she's too tall, not suitable for me."

On this point, Lin Nan agreed; the legs were too long, and straight too.

These days were the college entrance exams; in three months, Lin Nan would have new junior classmates.

This year, during those days of the art exam, he was in Berlin; he had originally said he would go to watch the fun as an experienced person, but he missed it.

The hottest news in the film and television circle recently was that the "Kung Fu" crew was looking for actors.

The lead was undoubtedly Zhou Xingchi; the king of comedy was none other than him.

This news was like a hurricane passing through, sweeping the film and television circle; how many actors and stars were trying to get in, but this game was too high-end. Lin Nan told his classmates that they had to have self-awareness.

Lin Nan was also very sour in his heart, but he couldn't reach it. Zhou Xingchi's film, even if you went in to play a supporting role, would be enough for a third-tier actor to live on for a lifetime.

It was said that the senior Lu Chuan, who had already graduated from this school, had returned to school to find some connections and pulled in sponsorship to go film Tibetan antelope. This film was indeed excellent; I hope your character is as good as this film.

This reminded Lin Nan; there were still many benefits to be borrowed in school, and he could do the same in the future.

Li Yang called, "Blind Shaft" was preparing to enter the Golden Horse Awards, and at that time, Lin Nan might need to go together. After all, Lin Nan was now a new box-office-selling director in the film circle, endorsed by a 30-million box office film.

A 30-million box office was actually already the champion of domestic film box office in the first half of the year. Lin Nan couldn't believe it now; because of this title, he was now very hot.

Although "Cell Phone" would break this record at the end of the year, it didn't prevent Lin Nan from holding the record for half a year.

"Okay, if I'm free at the end of the year," Lin Nan could only say this much.

"Why, planning to start a new play?"

"No, but I can't say for sure; if I stand you up, wouldn't it be my fault? Haha."

"You kid, then it's settled."

Lin Nan put down his phone, Golden Horse! I wonder if there will be any surprises for this Best New Actor award.

Suddenly, Lin Nan realized, Golden Horse? I also have a film.

Just as Lin Nan had this thought, the phone rang again. Picking it up to look, it was Shanghai Film Group.

He had some guesses in his heart.

"Hello."

Sure enough, Shanghai Film Group had received an invitation. Golden Horse, through Shanghai Film Group, issued an invitation to Lin Nan and the "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" crew. This phone call was about this matter.

Agree, definitely have to agree; Golden Horse hadn't cooled down yet at this time.

Shanghai Film Group indicated that they would cover all expenses. Lin Nan should notify the main crew members, and finally, they would be responsible for the itinerary based on the number of people, and they would send a group of staff to go together.

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" was not released there; Lin Nan hadn't thought about it at the time and only chose the mainland. The export of the Hong Kong and Taiwan parts was all sold through Shanghai Film Group. He didn't expect to receive an invitation even with that.

There was still half a year left; he didn't expect them to start collecting films so early.

First, he went to find the director department teacher to explain the situation, and then he found the school leaders; after all, the main crew members at the time were all from the school.

Going to Golden Horse, you couldn't notify this one and not that one. Anyway, Shanghai Film Group was handling it; it was better to have more people go, just treat it as a trip.

Many wanted to go, but not many could make a decision in advance. Finally, inexplicably, only four people were left; the others had found things to do to a greater or lesser extent.

Lighting, cinematography, these people were not short of crews; the Film Academy was very strong in this regard.

Teacher Zhou was very happy; her four students would go to participate in this year's Golden Horse. Hmm, although one of them defected to the director department.

She only hoped they could win at least one award, which would also give her an advantage in evaluating professional titles in the future.

"Don't be so excited, there's still half a year," Lin Nan reminded Zhou Yang.

"Can you die if you don't speak?"

QQ had been out for three years; Lin Nan had registered it as soon as he woke up, seven digits.

He hadn't added many people inside, all were classmates from the Film Academy. He took a notebook and prepared to start adding people; this was the number he got from the social gathering not long ago, and even the notebook was swiped from there.

Taking out the notebook he had just bought not long ago from his bag, the ASUS S200N that was listed last year, it cost over 10,000 big ocean.

These grandsons always borrowed it to watch films; I don't know if they damaged it.

"You changed majors, why didn't you tell me?"

"Why don't you reply to messages?"

"Do you want me to call you?"

"You'd better take the initiative to contact me. Zhou Yang said you went to the Drama Academy."

"Humph."

"I'm angry."