Chapter 234: The Joy of Life

Previously, people in the circle were still discussing whether *Flying Swords of Longmen*'s premiere would be as cold as *The Flowers of War*.

The result was somewhat unexpected. But thinking about it carefully, it was within reason.

*Flying Swords of Longmen*'s premiere was much livelier than *The Flowers of War*.

Major film and television companies in the industry came to support, and you couldn't see the anger and annoyance after being backstabbed by Yu Dong before!

Actors and stars in the film and television circle gathered; all kinds of media flocked.

The premieres of the two films formed a sharp contrast. After the news was reported, there was a hiss online.

As for why this happened? The reason was very realistic:

Bona is a company listed on NASDAQ, one of the giants in the circle, much heavier than New Pictures!

However, Lin Nan still didn't go; he didn't care if Yu Dong was a giant.

Lin Nan saw that the Taiwan film also entered the New Year's slot, released five days after *Pacific Rim*.

A few years ago, he once let Yue Jun go there to negotiate the purchase of the copyright, but the result was not very good.

At that time, he was prepared to buy it back and be the director himself, filming for Liu Yifei.

That was also Lin Nan's first idea, to direct and act himself, and act with Liu Yifei as the male and female leads.

But the original author's requirements made him unable to accept. The former wanted to be the director himself, choose the cast and film himself, otherwise, he wouldn't sell the copyright.

How could Lin Nan agree to such a requirement, treating him like a fool? Spending money to lift others up?! People who can make such requirements mostly have problems in their brains.

The final result was that Yue Jun talked for more than half a month, and even increased the price many times, but still couldn't talk it through.

Simply, Lin Nan dismissed this idea and gave up that book. There are so many good scripts, not missing that one.

"It's originally a delayed release in the mainland, and it's in the same slot as *Pacific Rim*; don't even think about screening rates and high box office..."

Facts have proven that listed companies in the film and television industry still cannot rely too much on actors and stars.

Two days ago, Huo Wenxi came to the capital and met Lin Nan, talking about the *Bad Genius* crew.

Lin Nan didn't take it seriously, but didn't expect a heavy news to come from outside today.

Emperor did a big thing!

Yang Shoucheng spent a lot of money to dig Teacher Ge You away from Huayi.

And this morning, a signing ceremony was held for him in Hong Kong, a 5-year contract.

Emperor promised to create three big-production films for Teacher Ge You during the contract period, with a total investment of no less than 500 million.

"Actually, three days ago, there were rumors that Teacher Ge You was leaving Huayi; at that time, Huayi's stock price responded and fell..."

Yue Jun's stuttering appearance gave Lin Nan a bad premonition; he hadn't paid attention to these things in the past two days.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Lin Dao, Huayi's stock price has been falling for these three days, already fallen by 10 points..."

People in the company all knew that Lin Nan had quite a few Huayi stocks in his hands.

Hearing Yue Jun's words, Lin Nan wanted to vomit blood.

He was thinking yesterday whether to cash out Huayi's stocks to recover Tudou's shares; after all, this was quite convenient.

Now it's good, the plan has to be changed, otherwise it's too much of a loss.

"What's the reaction of those two brothers?"

"Issuing announcements every day, 'proving' that Teacher Ge You's departure won't have much impact on the company, and emphasizing that Feng Xiaogang will always stay at Huayi.

Director Feng also posted several Weibo posts to stabilize the military heart, haha..."

"Isn't this contradictory, 'the thief crying stop thief'?" Lin Nan cursed.

The films that make money for Huayi are almost all collaborations between Feng Xiaogang and Teacher Ge You, and have been for so many years.

The listing prospectus before wrote: the company has a strong dependence on Feng Xiaogang's team. And Teacher Ge You is the core of Feng Xiaogang's team.

"Really unlucky. Forget it, move money from other places..."

"What did Lin Dao say?" Yue Jun asked curiously; he didn't hear Lin Nan clearly.

"Nothing, I said Huayi's stock price will rise back in a few months or half a year, a year."

Lin Nan replied casually.

The first batch of staff for *Bad Genius* has set off for Hong Kong to arrange the venue.

Lin Nan and other main actors will enter the crew to start filming in the second half of the month.

Entering the New Year's slot for more than a week, the film market is slightly sluggish.

*White Vengeance* after the box office exceeded 100 million, relying on the advantage of no blockbusters in the same slot and opponents being even worse, the daily box office can still maintain 6 or 7 million, but the ending is already doomed.

Just waiting for *The Flowers of War* and *Flying Swords of Longmen* to be released, *White Vengeance*'s data will definitely be uglier, and there is a high possibility it will be directly removed.

As someone mixing in the film circle, Lin Nan and a large number of film people were attracted by the news of official media.

The bilateral agreement signed with the other side of the ocean in 2001 expired during this period, and the other side couldn't wait to file a complaint with the WTO.

Accusing domestic film policies of being exclusionary and not open enough, demanding an increase in the number of imported revenue-sharing films, as well as the revenue-sharing ratio.

This matter is not the same as Zhang Weiping's small fuss.

Entering the WTO, you must abide by the rules of the game; there must be giving to have getting.

Domestic films have indeed been intentionally squeezing imported films over the years, protecting the development of domestic films.

Saying that at least 20 imported Hollywood revenue-sharing films are imported every year, in fact, not one more will be imported...

This has also led to a large number of domestic film companies and film people being like flowers in a greenhouse, not thinking about breakthroughs, just muddling along every day, lying down and making money.

And once they were beaten by imported blockbusters, they only knew how to shout at the Film Bureau, demanding the so-called "domestic film protection month". The "short-term protection" from above didn't play a positive role; instead, their own children were raised to be useless!

Back at *The Martian*'s premiere, Lin Nan proposed establishing his own special effects company; a group of people looked at him as a fool, and now everyone is dumbfounded.

Because of the lawsuit with the WTO, the domestic side is obviously not dominant...

Just don't know what the specific result will be by then.

But domestic film people can guess that it definitely won't be a good result.

By this time, many people discovered that Lin Nan's move back then was really with foresight.

"Tiangong Color, currently operating normally, does not need investment, does not accept shareholding, does not consider listing..."

Within one day, many cunning people ran to contact Lin Nan, with only one purpose.

"*Pacific Rim*'s promotion in the country has been fully spread; are you sure you can't come to the premiere?"

Han Sanping, during this period, the film he values most is this *Pacific Rim*; after all, box office is political achievement!

If this film can make a lot of money in the global film market, then this political achievement will be huge!

"Chairman Han, can't come. By the way, we are going to set off for Hong Kong in a few days. By the way, when will the new imported film rules come down?"

Lin Nan asked curiously.

"Don't know, but it should be soon. I heard from Director Tong that it must be set by the Spring Festival at the latest.

After all, the previous contract expired, and next year it must be used with new rules.

Lin Nan, the wolf is really coming..."

Han Sanping said it quite eerily, making people nervous, but Lin Nan understood the meaning in his words. At the negotiating table, the domestic side is not dominant, and is still struggling, hoping for as little concession as possible.

"I'll manage myself well; I can't wait for them to be carried away by the wolf, hahaha..."

Lin Nan joked.

"This kind of psychology is not good; you must have a stance, be consistent with the outside world..."

"Yes, yes. Chairman Han's words are reasonable. Regarding the premiere, I'll trouble China Film Group and Wanda."

It used to be said that acting well leads to directing, just like Xu Zheng, Zhao Yanzi, etc.; after all, the main job is also an actor, with a foundation.

But now it's incredible; even writers are shouting to enter the film circle and become directors!

"I will use one year to adapt my own novel into a film script, and learn directing skills, striving to start filming this time next year..."

Fans were waving flags and shouting, but people in the film and television circle were watching jokes, and many were even full of aggressiveness in their jokes.

"Being short is not your fault, but not knowing the height of the sky and the depth of the earth is a bit too much..."

For a time, there was another war of words online.

Liu Yifei listened to Lin Nan's suggestion and had been writing character biographies seriously these two days.

Seeing Lin Nan's figure, she just glanced at him and ignored him.

The serious look was quite ruthless!

"How is it?"

"Hmm, the effect is good, making my understanding of the character deeper."

Liu Yifei nodded, handed the small booklet in her hand to Lin Nan, densely packed, written quite a lot.

"Not bad, this is a 'calculating' character, because of family reasons, the concept of money is especially sensitive, just opposite to Luo Jin's character..."

"Changchang was here just now."

Liu Yifei suddenly said something; Lin Nan didn't understand what she meant.

"She brought that little girl."

Now Lin Nan understood; he looked at Liu Yifei and asked worriedly: "You didn't promise anything randomly, right?"

"How could I? Changchang didn't say anything either, just sat for a while."

"Hmm, that's good. Known for so many years, I can at most bring her along."

In Lin Nan's eyes, every friend around him has very obvious weaknesses.

Shu Chang is lacking love since childhood, soft-eared, easily led astray; listens to whatever "relatives" say.

Zhu Yawen is a bit narcissistic, quite smelly...

Luo Jin has a strong self-esteem, sometimes cares very much about face.

As for Liu Yifei, Lin Nan looked at her and shook his head unconsciously.

Fairy, just the appearance!

Inside, very reckless, very simple, very silly, very sweet, occasionally very shrewd!

"What's with your look? Why are you shaking your head?"

Liu Yifei's eyes carried "cold light," her tone was fierce.

"Ah? Nothing, just think you are incredibly beautiful."

Lin Nan said skillfully, muttering in his heart: "This is the occasional."

"Humph, you keep bluffing, see if I believe you, back then I was only 16..."

Liu Yifei turned her head and continued to write her character biography, counting Lin Nan's faults in her mouth.

Lin Nan sat on the sofa, just looking at Liu Yifei, a smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, feeling very peaceful in his heart. At this moment, there was quite a joy of life, years are quiet...

End of chapter ===== CHAPTER 235 =====