Chapter 238

*Bad Genius* crew.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were both in student attire, with single ponytails, no makeup, very pure.

Liang Jiahui's image, after a little modification, perfectly integrated the temperament of a father and a teacher.

It can only be said that his own strength is outstanding; between his demeanor and gestures, he easily grasped the characteristics of the two identities.

"It's really unreasonable; seeing Yifei like this, it's like returning to the freshman and sophomore years."

"You didn't flatter her well; she's only 24 now, and she was only 18 when she first entered school. Are you saying she was as 'mature' then as she is now?"

Luo Jin caught the loophole in Zhu Yawen's words and teased him, leaving the latter speechless for a moment.

"Oh, it's all the same meaning, saying she hasn't changed! Am I right, Lin Dao?"

Zhu Yawen kicked the ball to Lin Nan.

Liu Yifei also looked at Lin Nan with a smile, waiting for his answer.

"Hmm, that's right, still so tender! Tender skin and tender meat, haha..."

"You're going to die, how can you describe people like that!"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Lin Nan with a smile, her eyes revealing pride and triumph.

"So sour..."

"Oh right, the Eight Desolate and Six Harmonies Power of the Child Elder is also practiced well; it's also tender skin and tender meat, no changes can be seen, hahaha..."

Looking at Shu Chang rolling her eyes on the side, Lin Nan couldn't help but tease.

"Xixi, look, he's bullying me again!"

Shu Chang stomped her feet and complained to Liu Yifei, drawing a burst of laughter.

Not long after, the camera was in position, and filming officially began.

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The *Flying Swords of Longmen* crew arrived in Hong Kong early to promote the film's upcoming release there.

As soon as the group checked into the hotel, Zhou Xun and her assistant hurriedly prepared to go out.

"Sister Xun, where are you going?"

Tsui Hark, Chen Kun, and others asked curiously.

"Hi, our promotion doesn't start until the day after tomorrow, I'm going to make a cameo first."

Li Yuchun and the others on the side were also curious; they hadn't heard that Zhou Xun had accepted any roles?

"Lin Nan's *Bad Genius*?"

Tsui Hark guessed something and nodded, asking.

"Haha, right, it's *Bad Genius*. He really knows how to order people around; he just called me a few days ago and told me to arrange my own time to go over.

But don't worry, the first shot will take half a day, at most one day, it won't affect our film promotion."

"Hmm, when I'm free, I'll go check out that crew too," Tsui Hark muttered.

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Lin Nan only test-shot a few scenes all morning, considering it a warm-up.

When filming ended, the group saw the news about the *Pacific Rim* premiere announced by China Film Group.

Along with it, the revenue-sharing agreement between the film and the theater chains was completely disclosed.

According to the ideas of Lin Nan, China Film Group, and Wanda, this was also a major selling point for promotion.

Because of confidence, they dared to set such an agreement.

"Don't think about it, we will definitely be absent."

The premiere of *Pacific Rim* was being reported everywhere, even in Hong Kong.

You can imagine how large China Film Group and Wanda made the premiere scale!

"However, on New Year's Day, I will ask Emperor to help the crew get some IMAX 3D cinema tickets; everyone can go see it."

Lin Nan promised everyone; as for him, he had already decided to go back.

"That's great, this kind of movie has to be on an IMAX giant screen to be exciting," several people nodded and said.

"By the way, I heard that the North American distributor of *The Flowers of War* submitted a list of 13 individual awards to the Oscars, from Best Picture, Best Director to Costume Design, not missing a single one!"

"Lin Dao, do you have any Oscar plans?" Zhu Yawen raised his eyebrows and asked playfully.

Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Luo Jin, including Liang Jiahui, who had been a "performance teacher" for the morning, all looked at Lin Nan curiously.

"Me? Yes, hmm, I probably will."

Lin Nan answered this question affirmatively for the first time.

Although it is often said that the domestic circle is too obsessed with the Oscars, it is indeed a rare honor; even Leonardo has tried again and again.

"Take me with you!" Liu Yifei said happily.

"You? Take you to be an audience member? Auntie has a Best Supporting Actress award..."

Lin Nan's joke was only halfway through when he saw Miss Liu's watery eyes staring straight at him, carrying murderous intent. It was as if she was warning him: "If you tease me again, I'll destroy you!"

"Okay, if we really go, I'll take you, as a family member."

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Zhou Xun really came at the right time; every time, she managed to catch mealtime.

After greeting everyone, she started shouting for food.

"Still Lin Dao's crew's food is good; recently promoting *Flying Swords of Longmen*, what I ate was much worse than this."

"Did *Cloud Atlas* finish filming?"

"It ended in two weeks; I already said in front of the media that it was just a soy-sauce role, did they really take me as the lead?"

While talking, Zhou Xun saw the opportunity and instantly snatched a freshly peeled shrimp from Liu Yifei's bowl, causing Miss Liu to glare at her.

"You female robber!"

"Hehe, Xixi, is this your first day knowing me?"

Before Shu Chang could laugh out loud, she also suffered.

"Sister here, I like teasing you little sisters the most, hahaha..."

This style was simply that of a female demon!

Lin Nan and Liang Jiahui shook their heads with a smile, and Zhu Yawen hid far away.

Luo Jin was stunned; is this a three-time film queen? It must be fake!

Zhou Xun came to Hong Kong to promote *Flying Swords of Longmen* and wouldn't leave after it ended.

Because she had to promote *The Great Magician* released in mid-January, she was indeed a bit busy.

Her coming to *Bad Genius* to cameo as the female principal was time she squeezed out.

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In the morning, Lin Nan started filming from the second shot of the film.

Now that Zhou Xun had arrived, they could re-film the scene where the female lead played by Liu Yifei enters school.

Liang Jiahui was dressed as an ordinary family, ordinary teacher, appearing gentle, with a cautious and reserved demeanor; after all, he was taking his daughter to interview at a top school.

Liu Yifei's makeup was relatively "inconspicuous," to fit the persona of a "straight-A student" who doesn't pay attention to appearance.

As for Zhou Xun, she had the image of a dignified, atmospheric, and elegant female principal, highlighting her temperament.

Lin Nan put in a lot of effort this time, asking Liang Jiahui to lead Liu Yifei, hoping Miss Liu would have a big improvement.

"First scene, prepare... action!"

In front of the camera, Liang Jiahui, as an ordinary school teacher and ordinary family father, cautiously and reservedly introduced the honors his daughter had achieved to Zhou Xun.

He expressed a father's love for his child vividly through his actions, tone, and demeanor—that is, being humble and fawning over others for her sake.

"Very outstanding; now it's not a question of whether the school accepts her, but whether she is willing to come to our school. Are you willing?"

"I, I haven't decided yet... I'm not saying I don't like it, it's just too far, too expensive."

On one hand, he felt Lin Nan was a bit too arrogant and confident.

Shu Chang and the others stood behind Lin Nan, watching Liu Yifei calculating accounts on the monitor, looking serious and "calculating," finding it funny no matter how they looked at it.

"Let her calculate how much property Lin Nan has later..."

"Keep it down," Lin Nan scolded in a low voice.

Liang Jiahui kept hinting, but Liu Yifei just ignored him.

Zhou Xun looked at Liang Jiahui, and the latter could only give an awkward smile: "She is very good at math, very sensitive to numbers..."

"Daddy has money," Liang Jiahui hurriedly whispered to Liu Yifei, who was playing his daughter on the side.

When it comes to being silly, Liu Yifei can play it naturally; she retorted directly:

"Where do you have money? How could I not know?"

"Have money..."

Just as the two playing father and daughter were arguing, Zhou Xun made the final decision, saying: "I'll waive your tuition, provide free lunch, subsidies, scholarships... is that cost-effective now?"

One sentence made the arguing father and daughter quiet immediately.

Liang Jiahui covered his embarrassment with a smile and hurriedly agreed: "Hmm, hmm, cost-effective, cost-effective..."

"Cut! That's a wrap," Lin Nan shouted loudly.

Zhou Xun got up and stretched.

"Lin Dao, my work for today is done, ha. For the next few shots, call me when the time comes. Also, I'll be in Hong Kong for these few days; call me if there's anything. Before I leave, I'll come to visit the set again."

"Good, you can leave after taking off your makeup; I won't keep you for dinner."

"Heh, stingy!"

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After work in the evening, Lin Nan and the others returned to the hotel, while Liang Jiahui went home.

Until they met for dinner, they found one person missing.

"Little Zhu, have you seen Lin Nan?"

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had just finished showering, and when they called Lin Nan to go eat, they found his room empty and didn't see him here either.

"Didn't he tell you? He received a call and rushed out."

Zhu Yawen didn't think much and answered directly; Luo Jin on the side didn't get involved.

"I've been with Xixi the whole time, he didn't come over!" Shu Chang said subconsciously.

"Hmph, forget him, let's eat, let him starve."

Liu Yifei said fiercely; it was a lie to say she didn't care.

Zhu Yawen joked: "Could he have gone out to mess around? Hahaha... hmm, pretend I didn't say that."

Facing Liu Yifei's sharp, murderous gaze, Zhu Yawen hurriedly shut up.

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When it comes to prosperity, Hong Kong at night is no less than during the day.

Red lights and green wine, heavy traffic—it fully confirms its status as an international metropolis.

In a private room of a teahouse, two people sat opposite each other; outside the window was Hong Kong's financial street.

"Sorry, Lin Dao. I didn't catch up with the set visit during the day, but I troubled you to come out and find me at this time."

"Not a trouble, your matter?"

"Solved, it's nothing more than money; I promised to give her 10 million within a certain period..."

Lin Nan nodded; indeed, where would Wang Wei have so much money at this time? He didn't have it at all.

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"Tudou has reached this point; biting the bullet and going to NASDAQ again won't have a good result."

Wang Wei knew that what Lin Nan said was the truth, but he still found it hard to accept; he had struggled for this goal for so long.

"How many shareholders and financial institutions want to withdraw?"

"Almost everyone has this intention..." This situation was the biggest difficulty Wang Wei faced.

Lin Nan and Wang Wei both knew that Tudou's price now was much lower than when it was first financed; it was really worthless because there was no hope in sight.

Once these institutions let go, Tudou would be completely finished.

"When I invested, I said I wouldn't interfere with operations."

"Correct, Lin Dao kept his word."

Shu Chang hugged Liu Yifei's arm, pretending to be pitiful.

"You ask yourself, I've helped you this far."

Liu Yifei said slyly, pushed Shu Chang aside, and winked at Lin Nan.

Then she saw Shu Chang immediately change into a smiling face, "Brother, let's discuss something."

End of chapter ===== CHAPTER 229 =====

Wang Wei looked at Lin Nan, as if he wanted to re-recognize the person in front of him.

"Lin Dao is really rich."

"Haha, Chairman Wang is joking; I've only earned a little bit in these few years..."

"Where is it just a little bit," Wang Wei muttered to himself.

Who doesn't know Lin Nan Film Industry? Just the box office and copyright revenue on the surface are top-tier in the film and television industry, plus the company in Hollywood, and in a while, *Pacific Rim* will be released globally.

"Then what about later? There must be a development plan."

"Tudou is a video website; among the original shareholders, it seems I'm the only one in this line of work, right?"

"Hmm, right."

"New shareholders, more or less, will have a relationship with this line of work, which is much longer-lasting than those institutions!

In addition, Tudou will still be steered by you, retaining a certain amount of shares; you don't have to worry about funds, channels, and resources."

Lin Nan said decisively, with an unquestionable tone.

"But video websites will eventually have to go public; otherwise, they won't go far..." Wang Wei probed.

"So, save up for a few years and go public in Hong Kong.

We must have confidence in the domestic market; this is the best choice!"

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End of chapter