[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-116":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},2286952,4473,"Chapter 116: *Brotherhood of Blades* Wraps, *The Legend of Sun Tzu* Pulled from Shelves","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>Media reports about *Snow Flower and the Secret Fan* suddenly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without guessing, one knew it was Huayi that had put in the effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi heaped endless praise on Li Bingbing in front of reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore the look of sisters who had met too late, exactly the same attitude she once had toward Zhang Ziyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many in the industry who wanted to see the drama surrounding the \"International Zhang,\" and some media even went to interview Zhang Ziyi and Deng Wendi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was as one would expect; both sides were as cold as enemies and neither offered a response to this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp-eyed people could see that Huayi was now holding a large amount of capital, and this was preparation for taking films overseas once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The policies from above favoring the film and television industry had indeed played a stimulating role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News of various film and television projects in the industry emerged all at once, in a wide variety of forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was at Tiangong Color, burying his head in rushing the post-production of *Inception*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he heard an interesting piece of news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That \"Star Girl\" debutante Huang Shengyi seemed to have successfully ascended to the top long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juli Pictures? It seemed to be that company belonging to Yang Zai, which had just passed review and successfully greenlit a project called *The Sorcerer and the White Snake*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, there was only one actor, which was Huang Shengyi; there was nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this did not prevent Yang from bragging first, for example: no cap on investment, no cap on special effects production costs...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a new company, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Fan also saw this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a new company, entering the film production industry for the first time. This take won't work, too many cuts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan answered Guo Fan while speaking to the employee in charge of editing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at Guo Fan and smiled: \"Do you feel like it's a rich kid showing off his strength? And 'no cap'? Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Fan was stunned. \"Haha, Director Lin's description is apt, that's exactly the feeling. But, this doesn't look like he's promoting an artist, does it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to ask, it's just as you guessed in your heart, it's just not public yet,\" Lin Nan said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk tsk, she debuted as a 'Jade Girl,' and now she's fallen into the hands of a twice-divorced man?\" Guo Fan joked, then continued with his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Brotherhood of Blades* crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of people was filming the final fight scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the valley, the duel between the protagonist Shen Lian and Zhao Jingzhong, and the slaughter between Ding Xiu and the Jin soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former traded wounds for kills, the latter fought ten alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang sat in front of the monitor, his expression excited; his first \"blockbuster\" was about to be completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Lian's lone figure rode away, Lu Yang shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a chair to the side, Liu Yifei, who had been sunbathing in sunglasses, also sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stretched and said happily, \"It's finally over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yifei, are you in such a rush to go back? Director Lin won't get lost, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, you went over budget by more than three million...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei said lightly, and Lu Yang was instantly embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, just kidding, just kidding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, all the actors gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I announce that *Brotherhood of Blades* has officially wrapped! Tonight, the wrap party!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within two hours, news of *Brotherhood of Blades* appeared in film and television updates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yifei's first production, *Brotherhood of Blades*, finished filming this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The martial arts film *Brotherhood of Blades* will hold its wrap party in Hengdian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the banquet, Yang Mi walked up to Lu Yang with a glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Director Lu, for giving me this opportunity. I toast you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she downed it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang was a bit dazed; was she really that determined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Lu Yang felt relieved; wasn't this the mainstream culture in the circle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that he was a new director and had encountered it for the first time. When filming *Blind Shaft*, he never had this treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, does our film have a sequel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone asked, and the scene instantly went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this film could clearly have a sequel or a prequel, as long as it followed the timeline...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang had also thought about this while filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that someone asked, the other actors all looked at him with bright eyes: Zhang Zhen, Yang Mi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, actually I don't know either. But looking at it this way, the script can indeed be continued.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei had left the banquet early, otherwise Lu Yang would have wanted to ask her about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I go back, I'll ask Director Lin. If the box office is good by then, making a series should be no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, many people's eyes lit up. Especially Yang Mi, as her contract would expire in March...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, the *Brotherhood of Blades* crew flew back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Lu Yang and the others were blocked at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei followed the method Lin Nan used when he returned from Venice, not leaving with the crew, so she slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her view, she was the producer, and it was better to leave the cameras to the director and the lead actors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her assistant, she got into the car picking her up, and after calling Lin Nan, she went straight home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang headed straight for the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post-production of *Brotherhood of Blades* would also be done at Tiangong Color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan roughly scanned the footage of *Brotherhood of Blades*; the quality was good, and he estimated the post-production editing time wouldn't be too short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, I will finish editing this film as soon as possible. Can you help me arrange the release date for the summer slot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, post-production hadn't even started, and he was already thinking about the release date?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want the summer slot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, there are a lot of people then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang nodded and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pressure was much greater than Guo Fan's before the release of *Source Code*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Brotherhood of Blades* had cost over 28 million, after all; for him, the box office pressure was not small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then hurry up and do the post-production; I will go help you communicate with China Film Group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*The Myth* was a bit too popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CCTV-8 had only been broadcasting it for ten days, and CCTV-1 started rebroadcasting it, and the ratings remained high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Motion Pictures was going to hold a celebration banquet in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Shoucheng personally came forward to invite guests, such as Han Sanping, Jiang Wen, and Lin Nan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps most of the audience liked Hu Ge's character and the love between him, Lu Susu, and Yushu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But many industry insiders present agreed that the character of Zhao Gao in the script was the best portrayed, and the actor played it even better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan had just finished talking to Yang Shoucheng about *Ip Man 2* when Jiang Wen came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When are you planning to release your film *Inception*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why ask that?\" Lin Nan was a bit startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else? To avoid you, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen said with some helplessness; it looked like he had been traumatized by previous losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not set yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don't have to be so anxious; you haven't done much of the post-production for *Let the Bullets Fly*, have you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, just started. But this time I have to choose a good slot; if I don't get results, it will be hard to find investment in the future, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, Jiang Wen kept urging Lin Nan to let him know if *Inception* had a release date. Conversely, he would also take the initiative to notify Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge was surrounded by reporters today, and he had to squeeze through just to greet Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Bai Bing, her look as Yushu was indeed good, but unfortunately, she was signed to Emperor. It would be very difficult for her to become famous; after all, that was a Hong Kong company, and this was the mainland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan continued to be busy with the post-production of *Inception*, and Lu Yang also began the editing of *Brotherhood of Blades*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star-studded \"The Art of War\" has begun airing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan didn't pay much attention; it was just another television drama, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, within a few days, news came that the show had run into trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Jun found it inconceivable, \"How can a show be pulled from the air after only a few episodes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was indeed a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this day and age, it's usually a matter of not passing censorship, which drags on for a long time. Just like half a month ago, \"The Qin Empire,\" which had been stuck for three years, finally received its broadcast permit and successfully started airing on television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had truly never heard of a show being pulled after airing several episodes. This was a real eye-opener!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they say what the reason was?\" Lin Nan asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems someone reported it, claiming the adaptation took too many liberties and was disrespectful to historical figures...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That reason... is just something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan felt that Jing Tian was quite pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This should have been the first television drama she starred in as the lead. To have it pulled like this also meant it was banned; as for how long it would take to be unbanned, that was hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, they didn't lose money. At that screening, Director Lu said that the copyright sales to the island nation alone had already recouped the costs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Jun continued to add. It was only because of this Spring and Autumn and Warring States period subject matter; if it had been a different dynasty, it would have been hard to say. Of course, the Three Kingdoms are an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is estimated that this incident with \"The Art of War\" will leave many film and television companies baffled, but they will also use it as a cautionary tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a few days, Liu Yifei returned to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she had the resume of a producer, her market value seemed to have risen a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day she was woken up on time by Liu Xiaoli, then washed up, put on makeup, changed clothes, and went on to shoot for magazines, endorsements, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm starting to miss the days of being a producer on the set of 'Brotherhood of Blades'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei sat upright in front of the mirror, letting the makeup artist style her, chatting with Lin Nan from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because no one dared to wake her up...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have I really become that lazy during this time? I've only been waking up early for three days, and I already can't stand it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli wore a smile as she teased her own daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Mom, I will adjust back as soon as possible,\" Liu Yifei said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meeting earlier, Bureau Chief Tong Gang said that the box office for \"Avatar\" would most likely exceed 1 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, those words had come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domestic film market had given birth to its first 1-billion-yuan box office film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also meant that the mainland film market had officially entered the era of 1-billion-yuan single films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internet was full of reports about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, on the domestic box office charts, the films behind \"Avatar\" were \"The Martian\" and \"The Founding of a Republic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even combined, the latter two were still 200 million short of \"Avatar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When netizens brought these figures out for comparison, it looked very stark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will a 1-billion-yuan box office film be born domestically?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gap between domestic films and 'Avatar' is more than 600 million, and the latter's box office is still increasing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan felt that this could also be considered a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, \"Avatar\" let everyone see where the ceiling of the current mainland film market was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This film would also stimulate major theater chains to continue increasing capital investment, rapidly building new cinemas, upgrading existing equipment, and expanding capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisibly, this accelerated the infrastructure construction of the film market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happens, domestic films are about to enter a stage of box office explosion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this year on, being a director in the 100-million-box-office club won't be anything to brag about anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2140,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","31dc6e15c086105ef57e5bf7d75c0937800652555f97066b7ccdcc67e16eaf1c","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-117","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-115",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]