[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-115":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},2286951,4473,"Chapter 115: The Second Batch of Equipment for","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>Two days ago, Hu Ge's \"Myth\" landed on CCTV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took only 6 episodes to reach the number one spot in national television ratings for the same time slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is another hit drama. His position as a top-tier young actor is very stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domestic film market is still ruled by \"Avatar\"; not a single domestic film has survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire industry chain, only the cinema chains are smiling, making a huge profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Simple Noodle Story\" has been out of theaters for a while now; the blow this film dealt to Zhang Yimou is just like the impact \"The Promise\" had on Chen Kaige back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter chose to return to biographical films and made \"Forever Enthralled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, Zhang Yimou's team high-profilely announced the restart of a previously prepared script, \"Under the Hawthorn Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Chen Kaige, netizens seem a bit friendlier toward Zhang Yimou, and there are many supportive posts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A top-tier director returning to the art-house film genre he is most skilled at is simply a huge temptation for actors in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the news spread, the circle was in an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is definitely no problem with Zhang Yimou's art-house films being shortlisted for film festivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei also has some ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you help me ask about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not very close with Director Zhang either,\" Lin Nan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's still closer than me; just ask one question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan is 80% sure that Liu Yifei will be rejected by Zhang Yimou, but he still agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll help you ask if it's suitable. But if you get shot down, don't blame me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, I won't blame you. I'll wait for your good news, mwah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan went to pay attention to the \"Under the Hawthorn Tree\" matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yimou is someone with an unbelievable amount of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just said he was restarting this project, and now he has already started preparing for casting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was focused on \"Under the Hawthorn Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huayi publicly announced the news of their breakup with Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first \"Triple Crown\" Best Actress in the mainland, her contract expired, and she will not renew with Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is that she is also a top-tier film star holding original shares of Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wang Zhonglei accepted an interview, he spoke gently, saying there were no conflicts or anything of the sort, and it was entirely a personal choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hadn't listened to you back then and bought that one million shares, who knows how they would be badmouthing me right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun is now free of contracts and lighthearted, specifically inviting Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming to dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lin Nan and Huang Xiaoming who made her firmly buy the stocks back then, and she made a big profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright, Mr. Wang is also someone who cares about his reputation, he shouldn't be like that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xiaoming, who had just returned from wrapping up the \"Four Talents\" crew, habitually tried to smooth things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun glanced at Huang Xiaoming and remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your contract is also expiring in the middle of the year, right? I remember it was a 3-year contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xiaoming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to renew?\" Zhou Xun asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I want to open a studio...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xiaoming did not hide anything and continued: \"This way it's convenient for me to do investments and be a producer; I can promote myself and also sign actors, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun smiled, looked at Lin Nan, and teased: \"Director Lin, call me directly if you have work in the future; there won't be any middlemen anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any discounts?\" Lin Nan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, as long as you give me the female lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, same here, I can give you a 'bone-breaking' discount...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, there were quite a few rumors online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Xun hosts dinner for Director Lin Nan, suspected of signing with Lin Nan Film!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin Nan, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhou Xun have dinner together, 'Painted Skin 2' project launched...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, even Lin Nan admired this group of paparazzi; they forcibly arranged a job for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Zhou Xun posted on Weibo, announcing the establishment of her own studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the rumors fall apart on their own, but it also instantly discouraged companies that had been planning to target Zhou Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan met Zhang Yimou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were any other film, I could really give you this favor and let Yifei come for an audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for this film, I won't hide it from you. I want a pure newcomer, a layperson who has never acted, never been in a relationship, and has no emotional experience whatsoever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yimou said with a smile, implying something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan understood what the other party meant; this reason really left one helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, there are gains and losses. Is Director Zhang planning to hold open auditions at all the art colleges?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, I'll get it done within two months...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yimou has already sent out several assistant directors to select people at famous domestic art colleges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan didn't disturb him much, and after chatting for a while, he took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell that only for this kind of art-house film could Zhang Yimou possibly avoid interference from Zhang Weiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in the profit model, copyright is the main part, and quality is the key...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Yifei heard the casting conditions relayed by Lin Nan, she was a bit dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even meet the most basic requirements!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's not suitable, then it's not suitable. I'll just put together a crew myself one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have ideals, I support you. By the way, how is the filming of 'Brotherhood of Blades' going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's about to wrap up. In two more days, I'll be able to come back and find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei's voice instantly became a bit lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan stayed at Tiangong Color, keeping an eye on the post-production editing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small portion of special effects were also in production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Shoucheng's call came in abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, the final cut of 'Ip Man 2' is done; we need to arrange the release schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't Emperor Motion Pictures already tell the outside world that it would be set for the first half of the year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, why don't you pick a specific time, haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lin Nan's plan, the company's four films could start releasing as early as the June summer season, spread throughout the second half of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this \"Ip Man 2\" would be best placed for May Day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's put it for release at the end of April, aiming for the May Day season,\" Lin Nan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we'll listen to Director Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the box office for \"Avatar\" has already exceeded 700 million, and it is looking like it will hit 800 million soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cameron personally brought the main creative team to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides doing another wave of promotion, he also hoped that China Film Group could import more films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the screen, Lin Nan could feel the mood of the mainland filmmakers at the scene; they were definitely cursing in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this great director who used to be a truck driver did indeed demonstrate a high level of expertise when talking about the application of 3D, CG, and motion capture technologies in film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many domestic directors and producers present were as confused as if they were listening to a heavenly book, feeling very awkward from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, is the gap really that big?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Tiangong Color, Guo Fan asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course the gap is that big!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment used for the technologies he mentioned is almost non-existent in the country. When the second batch of equipment arrives in a few days, you can take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lin Nan finished speaking, he saw many people looking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, there is also another group of people who will be coming back; the manpower will be increasing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those employees who returned from Crystal Pictures understood instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When several trucks transporting machinery and equipment drove all the way to Lin Nan Film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media immediately thought of this time last year, the first batch of imported equipment for Tiangong Color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the attitude of being determined to be a special effects company! They really do what they say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tiangong Color, the second batch of imported special effects equipment has arrived...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is estimated that the value of this equipment exceeds the first batch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With machines and staff, Tiangong Color is already the largest and top-tier special effects company in the country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big clients have the perks of big clients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the equipment came over twenty engineers, responsible for the installation, debugging, and necessary guidance of the machines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan did not expect the commotion this time to be so large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Sanping, Director Tong, and others all came over to watch the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting the first batch of equipment, this time it finally occupied the entire floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much money did you spend on this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you knew, what use would it be? China Film Group could never approve a project like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Sanping really had no way to refute Lin Nan's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a state-owned enterprise, China Film Group had to involve itself in and support all types of films; it was indeed impossible to specifically spend money to build a special effects company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Han Sanping, Tong Gang, and other bigwigs left, quite a few film production companies came to visit one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan did not turn anyone away and had people take them around for introductions one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to be fair, over the two days, he received quite a few commissioned jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The influence of *Avatar* had raised the level of attention from the outside world toward Lin Nan's special effects company significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For blockbusters, the one thing they cannot do without is special effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is really going to do some solid work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, we have sufficient funds now; should we also start our own special effects company?\" Wang Zhonglei asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when *The Martian* premiere was held, Lin Nan said he was going to open a special effects company, and the industry was just watching for the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it now, it seems it has truly succeeded; at the very least, he has both the equipment and the talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about a film like *Avatar*, it really does need its own special effects company...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you stupid? Why would we do a project that requires long-term money burning and has no clear timeline for profitability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investing in anything else would be better than running a special effects company...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan is like a signboard, constantly advertising for Tiangong Color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many production companies are bringing their work and actively seeking him out; this feeling is very good...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Xiaolu, holding the mindset of \"slow work produces fine products,\" filmed *Love is Not Blind* for over two months and finally finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Xue, are you really not going to bring it over to my side for post-production?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I'll take it back to the school to edit; it saves from occupying your resources there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xue Xiaolu said so, Lin Nan did not insist further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then if there is anything you need help with later, just call me directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment at the Beijing Film Academy is all too outdated; it's just that *Love is Not Blind* is a low-budget urban-themed film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were changed to *Brotherhood of Blades* or *The Thieves*, Lin Nan would absolutely not agree to take it to the school for post-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment industry is more cruel and realistic than other places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan remembers that half a year ago, there were rumors outside that Deng Wendi would be filming *Snow Flower and the Secret Fan* together with Zhang Ziyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, \"International Zhang\" was dropped, and the matter just fizzled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Huayi is listed, this project has been brought out again by Deng Wendi, to be produced jointly with Shanghai Film Group and Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just that the lead actress has changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has become Huayi's top star, Li Bingbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan does not know much about this film, but he estimates it won't be a good movie.\u003C\u002Fp>",2080,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6da83e87013983a0bfc36e45b47e316bde3351a2cca1d6e58164a22b69c22f56","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-116","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-114",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]