Chapter 148

Lu Zheng initially bought shares in Wanda Film Industry just to pave the way for Jing Tian.

Ye Ning following along this time also indicated Wanda's intentions.

In the end, Lin Nan gave away the female role in "Pacific Rim".

After finishing the serious business, the group was taken to visit Tiangong Color.

The post-production and special effects for "The Warring States" had already begun to be produced there.

"I seem to have seen cat food and dog food in Lin Dao's office?" Ye Ning asked suspiciously.

Yue Jun smiled upon hearing this and explained:

"Yifei often comes over and brings her pets from time to time."

Hearing this, Ye Ning understood.

"Couples who walk out of school together are quite wonderful."

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Zhang Yimou's art-house films are a very weighty name card in the entire film industry.

People who can receive an invitation to the preview ceremony basically won't be absent.

The news had already spread throughout the film circle.

"Zhang Yimou's new film 'Under the Hawthorn Tree' will hold a preview ceremony at the Beijing Film Academy small auditorium on the 31st of this month."

"It is reported that the invited guests are all professional directors, actors, film critics, and media figures within the industry..."

This time, Lin Nan would go with Liu Yifei.

On the other side, Huayi held a celebration banquet for "Aftershock", which was also a meet-and-greet for "If You Are the One 2".

The question asked most often at the scene was not about the achievements of "Aftershock", nor the expectations for "If You Are the One 2".

The question asked most often was about Sun Haiying's repeated attacks on Feng Xiaogang and "Aftershock".

Sometimes there are quite a few mentally unstable people in the circle.

It's fine to be jealous of others' achievements.

But while scolding "Aftershock" as garbage, saying domestic films are all garbage, and domestic audiences are all garbage, he emphasizes that he never watches domestic films and only watches American films!

This is very disgusting.

Since that is the perception, why stay in the country to make movies and TV shows?

Lin Nan felt that this was no longer a matter of spirit or brain, it was clearly a problem with his stance, the kind that is crooked beyond measure!

"It's terrifying to think about."

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A crowd of films are being promoted hotly, and Chen Kaige is also a bit unable to endure the loneliness.

"Sacrifice" announced the "pregnant look" of the character Zhuang Ji played by Fan Bingbing.

Not to mention the story plot, Director Chen is indeed a master in terms of color and aesthetics.

Fan Bingbing's stills were crazily forwarded on the internet and were indeed very stunning.

"It's just... that way."

Liu Yifei didn't know when she had circled behind Lin Nan and said unexpectedly.

Lin Nan subconsciously wanted to close the computer, but then realized instantly that he didn't seem to have done anything shameful, right?

"It's not that great, can't compare to you..."

Lin Nan nodded and hurriedly agreed.

The air was filled with a murderous atmosphere.

His words were not false; everyone has their own preferences, and Lin Nan just likes Liu Yifei.

Fan Bingbing always gives people a bewitching feeling.

"Get ready, we are going to set off for school."

Liu Yifei stopped messing with Lin Nan and started talking about serious business, the preview of "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

"Thinking about it carefully, it seems I haven't been back to school for a long time."

"Then shall I accompany you for a stroll today?" Lin Nan suggested.

"Hmm, okay."

The girl's smile was like a flower, and she nodded slightly.

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Keep it low-key today, driving Lin Nan's G-Wagon, with Liu Yifei behind the wheel.

Zhang Yimou's treatment is considered the highest among all Beijing Film Academy directors.

The school gate was hung with banners for the "Under the Hawthorn Tree" preview ceremony, with various signs and many students guiding the way...

Car after car of expensive sedans drove into the school after registration.

The security guards at the gate were still acquaintances.

"Lin Dao, hurry in, hurry in."

"Thanks."

The car drove all the way to the Director Department area before stopping.

Lin Nan's car used to be parked here often, rather than in the public parking area.

"Isn't this Lin Dao and Yifei?"

Just after getting out of the car, he heard a sarcastic voice; he didn't even need to look up to know it was Old Jiang.

"Teacher Jiang." Liu Yifei called out sweetly.

Lin Nan looked at Old Jiang, who hadn't changed much, and the oversized thermos cup in his hand.

"Are you even weaker now? Can this cup hold half a catty of black goji berries?"

"Can you even talk? This is called health preservation!" Old Jiang's smiling face toward Liu Yifei turned black instantly.

Liu Yifei couldn't stop laughing on the side.

The two walked into the office and saw only Old Jiang alone.

"Everyone else has gone to the small auditorium. Old Mouzi's new movie, although it's a preview, the scale is not small..."

Old Jiang chattered on about what big-name actors and directors had come...

Lin Nan searched out Old Jiang's nuts on his own, opened a small bag, and handed it to Liu Yifei.

"I'm telling you, that's enough. You didn't bring anything back, and you're still eating mine?"

"Ning Ying gave me quite a few goji berries, I'll bring you some later." Lin Nan replied.

"Then... you hurry up."

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The two left the Director Department and walked toward the small auditorium.

Liu Yifei stuffed a pine nut into Lin Nan's mouth from time to time, and it was finished in a few minutes.

"Is this how you got along with Director Jiang when you were in school?"

"Yeah. He's quite casual to get along with."

Many students on the road took the initiative to greet Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, although they didn't know either of them.

Some looked like they wanted to come up and take a photo with Liu Yifei, but eventually stopped.

Seeing several big-name actors from the Central Academy of Drama at the Beijing Film Academy felt very awkward.

These were all people who had acted in Zhang Yimou's movies before, Little Zhang Ziyi, Sun Honglei...

"Lin Nan, Yifei."

"Director Zhang."

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Zhang Yimou looked very energetic, more than twice as strong as Old Jiang just now.

There weren't many people inside, about two hundred, but there were many familiar faces.

On the director side, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Gu Changwei, Jiang Wen, and others were all there.

On the actor side, Li Xuejian, Little Zhang Ziyi, Wang Jinsong, Wang Jinsong, Sun Honglei, Huang Bo, Yan Ni...

Sure enough, there wasn't a single minor role.

Lin Nan took Liu Yifei and sat in the director's group; the group of actors saw it and had no objections.

"Next time I start a new movie, can you let Yifei reserve a slot?"

Jiang Wen said as soon as they met.

"Inception" was too fierce, 100 million USD in North America, 400 million box office domestically; converted to their own currency, that's over 1.1 billion.

It's conceivable how sought-after Liu Yifei, the big heroine, is now.

Before Liu could speak, Lin Nan refused.

"Forget it, your movie isn't suitable for her."

"Sigh, sigh, how do you say that? Why isn't it suitable?"

Jiang Wen's movies, when his brain gets hot, he can make any demands on actors, and Liu Yifei has a bit of a literary youth illness...

Lin Nan definitely couldn't agree.

"Yifei, what do you say?"

Seeing Lin Nan was a bit firm, Jiang Wen asked Liu Yifei again.

"Director Jiang, I listen to him."

"Sigh, it's strange." Jiang Wen was a bit speechless.

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On stage, Zhang Yimou led the male and female leads and a group of supporting actors up.

After just a simple introduction, the feature film began to play.

What do art-house films generally talk about?

Some directors like to be mysterious, making you unable to understand, only then can they reflect their level.

Zhang Yimou's "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is not like that.

There is no fancy mystery, but a plain narrative, reaching straight to the heart...

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Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's shoulder, sobbing from time to time.

"Fortunately, I was prepared, here."

A tissue was handed to Liu, and she didn't refuse.

This movie is a tragedy, not a family-friendly one.

In training new actors, Old Mouzi is really strong; this is a very pure art-house romance film.

A long time later, the final subtitles jumped out on the screen:

"I can't wait for you for a year and a month anymore, nor can I wait for you until you are twenty-five, but I will wait for you for a lifetime."

The movie ended, and the people around looked very solemn; pure love can only appear in movies, in memories, in that era...

The actresses were almost all wiping away tears, and Lin Nan's shoulder was wet.

"Let's make a romance film..."

Lin Nan turned his head to look at Liu Yifei; the girl's eyes were red and watery.

"What did you say?"

"I said, you should make a romance film."

Liu Yifei repeated it again; this time Lin Nan heard it clearly, her nasal voice was a bit heavy just now.

"Is that so?"

Lin Nan nodded; Liu was moved by "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and had already started making demands on her boyfriend.

"Make one, I'll be the female lead, okay?"

The rustling, choked voice was pitiful.

"How about you deal with your snot first?" Lin Nan handed over another tissue, unromantic.

Liu glared at him angrily.

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Applause rang out like thunder.

Zhang Yimou's movie was recognized by everyone at the scene.

"Director Zhang is still Director Zhang; among art-house films, he is unique.

I can't do this kind of purity, haha." Jiang Wen sighed.

Today's preview ceremony was much more harmonious because Zhang Dapao didn't come; I don't know where he went.

Zhang Yimou led the two newcomers, walking among the guests, looking like he wanted to help them along.

"Lin Nan, Yifei, what do you think of my movie?"

"Director Zhang's art-house film is of course very good, otherwise it wouldn't move so many people."

Lin Nan spoke first, and Liu Yifei also nodded.

"By the way, let me introduce you, the male and female leads of my movie, Zhou Dongyu..."

"Hello Lin Dao, hello Sister Yifei."

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Looking at it this way, of the two leads, the girl should be signing a contract, so she was introduced specifically.

After chatting for a few minutes, I heard Zhang Yimou say that Zhou Dongyu had already signed up for the Beijing Film Academy art exam because the school leaders had come to talk to him...

This is equivalent to being recommended for admission, just needing to go through the motions.

"You haven't promised me yet."

On the way back, Lin Nan was driving.

Liu kept nagging about this matter.

"It wasn't just a whim today, right?" Lin Nan asked for confirmation.

"Hmph, just say whether you promise or not, don't try to brush me off..."

Arms crossed, held in front of her chest. Liu Yifei looked very fierce.

"Then let's make it."

Lin Nan said softly.

"Really? Don't try to fool me!"

"Really, why would I lie to you. Give me some time, I'll think about the script."

"Okay, muma..."

"I'm driving, take it easy..."

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