Chapter 127

"Friends?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, raised his voice, and said gently:

"If I told others that you and I are just ordinary friends, what would you think?"

Liu Yifei acted along very cooperatively, biting her silver teeth and glaring at Lin Nan, "Then you'd be dead..."

Huang Xiaoming watched this couple speechlessly from the side.

"Alright, I admit, it's just the beginning, don't spread it around."

"We won't be that gossipy." Lin Nan teased.

At this time, Starring Zhen Zidan and his agent came over.

"Lin Dao, a toast to you."

At this moment, Starring Zhen Zidan was again in a humble appearance.

"Mm."

Lin Nan raised his glass and took a small sip.

After the two walked away, Lin Nan looked at Huang Xiaoming.

"During filming and promotion, was he often absent?"

"This..."

Huang Xiaoming smiled helplessly and didn't speak.

Understood.

Some things, not saying them expresses them even better.

……

Today's *Ip Man 2* premiere was a complete success.

Not long after it ended that day, the media reported the situation of the premiere one after another.

"*Ip Man 2* is based on the first one, with more simple elements centered on the family..."

"The fight scenes are still wonderful!"

"Yang Shoucheng boasted that the box office is at least 200 million!"

"If the box office results are ideal, a third one will be considered."

The good reputation of the first one made a large number of audiences look forward to the content of the second one, and many cinema chains were ready to increase the screening rate.

……

"Many actors came to greet me today, I didn't know them before."

Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's arm, talking about things at the premiere.

"Men or women?"

"What if I say men?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, who was playful, and decided to cooperate.

"Then you have to tell me properly."

"Haha, you're stupid, there are no men, they are all women."

Although she was mocking Lin Nan, it could be seen that Liu Yifei was very satisfied with his attitude.

The next day, Liu Yifei, Liu Xiaoli, and the assistant set off, preparing to fly to Shanghai.

Because of the Yushu matter, this year's Bazaar Charity Night was moved forward to April.

Before boarding the plane, Miss Liu also told Lin Nan that if she found anything suitable for Lin Nan, she would buy it for him.

So moving!

…………

In just ten days, Lin Nan suspected whether Wu Ershan had rested halfway.

Looking at the thick stack of storyboards on the table, Lin Nan was a bit speechless.

"Lin Dao, the storyboards for the whole script are here, of course, this is the *Painted Skin 2* in my own mind."

Lin Nan didn't speak, but picked up Wu Ershan's results and began to read.

It was the same *Painted Skin 2* script, but the finished film obtained by Lin Nan directing and Wu Ershan directing would definitely be a different style.

Lin Nan could tell from the storyboards in his hand that Wu Ershan was better at using the environment to set off the atmosphere.

"Lin Dao, how is it?" Twenty minutes later, Wu Ershan couldn't help but ask.

"When I was on the *Painted Skin 1* crew, I knew your style was different from mine."

"Hehe, I only have some hobbies in this type of film, not as good as you, Lin Dao, who can direct all kinds of movies."

Lin Nan nodded; Lu Yang likes martial arts, Guo Fan has good overall planning ability, Wu Ershan is outstanding in color composition...

"Your storyboards are quite good."

Wu Ershan was instantly excited when he heard this.

"Then I..."

"But have you ever thought about why an investment of over 100 million should be given to you like this?

How many directors need this kind of opportunity? Even if I don't direct *Painted Skin 2*, the company still has Guo Fan and Lu Yang..."

Lin Nan said very directly.

Wu Ershan frowned tightly; he had considered this problem, there is no free lunch in the world.

"Lin Dao, can I sign with the company?"

Lin Nan narrowed his eyes when he heard this. He didn't plan to sign Wu Ershan; those two were enough.

"I have another way of choosing here, you can consider it.

I'll give you the director position for *Painted Skin 2*, but in the future, you need to direct a few more movies for the company, at your current salary, and you must guarantee the quality..."

Lin Nan gave Wu Ershan another choice.

He saw the other party think for a few minutes and nod decisively.

"Lin Dao, I agree to this way."

"Thought it through? I won't arrange them for you one after another, it might be intermittent for many years."

"I thought it through, this way is the friendliest to me, at least it guarantees freedom."

"Mm, then there's no problem."

Lin Nan asked Wu Ershan to come and sign the contract another day.

He had to think about the *Painted Skin 2* problem.

Changing the director from himself to Wu Ershan, would the other companies have any opinions?

After a long time, Lin Nan laughed himself. "Hehe, why am I thinking about this? Can't they just not join if they have opinions..."

…………

China Film, Wanda, Enlight and other companies received the notice from Lin Nan Film Industry one after another.

"What is he thinking? Why change the director for no reason?"

"I heard from Yue Jun that it was changed to the assistant director of *Painted Skin*."

The secretary explained to Han Sanping.

"Lin Dao means that if any company is worried, they can withdraw in advance, so it's easy to directly set the investors."

Having cooperated for so long, Han Sanping trusted Lin Nan, but this time it was an investment of over 100 million!

After hesitating for a while, he decided to join.

"Go tell Lin Nan, China Film is in. Tell him to be reliable, this is such a big investment."

……

Western Film and Ning Film decided to continue following after reporting. They couldn't get involved in good projects originally, now that Lin Nan was willing to take them to continue playing, how could they give up.

Wang Changtian was a bit empty.

"Lin Nan, don't bluff me, that's almost a newcomer, are you sure you want to let him come?"

"Chairman Wang, believe me, it's just a *Painted Skin 2*, the production team is still the team of the first one, the only thing that changed is the director."

"Let me consider it..."

"Alright, Chairman Wang, give me a reply as soon as possible. Since I have set the director, I won't wait too long."

In fact, Lin Nan could roughly guess Wang Changtian's reply later; this time it was unlikely to follow.

It was just that what Lin Nan didn't expect was that the first one to clearly state not to participate would be Shanghai Film.

"Lin Nan, if you were the director, the group wouldn't have two words, but a newcomer, I can't convince others."

Although Ren Zhonglun was doing the work of the number one person at Shanghai Film, he was actually the first vice chairman at this moment, not comparable to Han Sanping who had the final say at China Film.

"Alright then, I hope to cooperate with Shanghai Film next time."

"Mm, next time."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan shook his head; it seems Shanghai Film and *Painted Skin* really have no fate.

The last call went very smoothly, Ye Ning didn't think much and agreed decisively.

"Our two companies have cooperated for so long, this little thing is not a problem, it's just that little money. Just call me when setting the quota."

After a circle, the most straightforward one was Wanda! This was also in Lin Nan's expectation.

He estimated that even if Wanda knew the movie would lose money, it would likely invest without hesitation! That's not investing in movies, but investing in favors.

……

With the first one as a reference, the departments below quickly made the budget for *Painted Skin 2*.

"Lin Dao, we set the budget at 100 million."

Lin Nan remembered that during the first one, he could press the cost to 80 million, but several investors let it be done according to 100 million.

"Are you sure?"

"Because the special effects part is done by ourselves, 100 million is about right."

"Set it at 120 million, Tiangong Color also needs to make money." Lin Nan ordered.

"Alright, Lin Dao."

……

As Lin Nan guessed, Wang Changtian gave up the investment in *Painted Skin 2*.

Now, counting Lin Nan Film Industry, there were only five investors.

……

Because there were few signed artists now, Yue Jun was managing Shanhai Media.

At this moment, Ceng Jia was saying something to Yue Jun, and the latter was flipping through the script.

"I will ask Lin Dao, if the time is right, just take it."

Yue Jun returned the script in his hand, the expression on his face a bit strange.

"Director Yue, then I'll trouble you."

Ceng Jia didn't ask much and left Yue Jun's office.

"This is interesting, hehe..."

Muttering a sentence, Yue Jun got up to find Lin Nan.

Twenty-something minutes later.

Lin Nan believed in fate a little at this moment.

Some things, if they are yours, they are yours, you can't hide.

Just like the script invitation Yang Mi received.

"When did they say it would start filming?"

"About mid-July to the end of July."

Lin Nan nodded; in his view, this time was completely fine.

*Painted Skin 2* would start filming at the latest in late May, the role planned for Yang Mi was just a supporting role, a month would definitely be enough.

"Tell Ceng Jia, she can take it, it won't conflict with *Painted Skin 2*."

"Mm."

…………

On the other side, Ceng Jia had just arrived at Yang Mi's residence when the phone rang.

"What's wrong, Jiajia?"

Yang Mi looked at Ceng Jia, who was pleasantly surprised, and asked.

"That TV series, Director Yue said you can take it."

Yang Mi was happy first, then a bit worried, "What about *Painted Skin 2*?"

"Haha, don't worry, Director Yue also had another sentence, this TV series won't conflict with *Painted Skin 2*. What does it mean, you understand, right?"

At this moment, Yang Mi had a feeling of bitterness turning into sweetness.

"I understand, I understand, it means there is a role for me in *Painted Skin 2*! Haha... let's go, let's go out, my treat."

…………

Watching the live broadcast of the Bazaar Charity Night on Sina, Lin Nan regretted not flying to Shanghai with Liu Yifei.

On the red carpet, Miss Liu was in a golden dress, exceptionally eye-catching.

It was really pretty, but Lin Nan always felt uncomfortable in his heart...

"Yifei, why didn't we see Lin Dao today?"

A reporter asked.

"He has work to be busy with, he couldn't spare time today, I will donate in his name."

Liu Yifei in front of the camera was generous.

"Work? Is it *Painted Skin 2*?"

A reporter reacted quickly and hurriedly asked.

"Mm, yes."

Liu Yifei answered without concealment. This was originally the excuse Lin Nan gave, just in time to reveal it to the outside world.

A group of reporters were very excited; this news was no smaller than tonight's charity night.

……

I said I would write three chapters today, but I actually tried my best and only wrote a little over two chapters.

It's a pity, it looks like it won't be written before 12 o'clock, continue tomorrow.