Chapter 278: Cannot Break Faith with Others

Zhang Weiping, who hadn't appeared for a long time, stood out today and publicly scolded Zhang Yimou.

Saying that Zhang Yimou's studio was an "illegal" "shell company"; accusing Zhang Yimou of abducting artists from New Pictures.

So much so that 11 people, including Dou Xiao and Ni Ni, refused to obey the company's arrangements and were in a lawsuit with the company.

Finally, Zhang Weiping also angrily scolded Zhang Yimou's studio, saying the agents arranged for these artists were not qualified for the job.

This was the first time since the rumors of the two Zhangs breaking up that they had publicly torn each other apart.

A large number of industry insiders were happy to watch the excitement.

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"Why did he suddenly jump out? And used such a mushy metaphor?"

Lin Nan looked at Zhang Weiping's remarks on the internet and really couldn't help but laugh.

Things like "I am the mother of these children" and "Zhang Yimou is just a midwife" sounded quite chilling.

"Some artists are taking on roles, but not through New Pictures, so Zhang Weiping is anxious."

Jiang Xuerou had just returned from Cannes today; the funding matter had been completely settled, and the procedures were thoroughly completed.

"Taking on roles? Aren't they still in a lawsuit?" Lin Nan didn't quite understand.

Only to see Jiang Xuerou smile softly:

"That Ni Ni, how to put it? I don't know if she's lucky or quite capable."

"She has a new boyfriend, who is Feng Shaofeng from Huayi. Currently, her agency business is also being managed by Feng Shaofeng's agent, Liang Yan. That is a senior agent with strength and resources.

Most importantly, Ni Ni didn't sign with Huayi, nor did she sign with Feng Shaofeng's studio, but all the trivial matters are being handled by Feng Shaofeng's studio for her, even the lawsuit."

Lin Nan felt a bit emotional hearing this.

Sure enough, New Pictures and Zhang Weiping, having lost Zhang Yimou, had already fallen to the bottom, and anyone could come to bully them and step on them.

However, Ni Ni's situation was indeed quite surprising; she had found a backer willing to handle things for her.

"I guess Zhang Weiping could regret it to death now." Lin Nan joked.

"Not only that, I heard Wang Jinghua is openly poaching Zhou Dongyu; it's already been negotiated, just waiting for the contract to expire this year, not avoiding Zhang Weiping at all."

Jiang Xuerou seemed to be telling a joke, but it was indeed quite funny.

The big producer who once ran rampant in the circle could no longer jump around, and could only express his anger by clamoring on the internet. This gap was really big.

Lin Nan didn't continue the conversation. Looking at it this way, people in the circle were going to divide and eat New Pictures.

Lin Nan looked at Jiang Xuerou and instructed:

"The promotion for *Bad Genius* has already started, and I need to take people on a roadshow; I'll leave the company's affairs to you."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

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That film *Special Identity* had wrapped up filming low-key.

Perhaps Lu Zheng also felt it was inappropriate to publicize it anymore; after all, it had already caused too many negative impacts.

And *Iceman* was in the midst of intense filming; Yue Jun would send messages from time to time to report the situation of the film crew to Lin Nan.

Liu Yifei was full of enthusiasm; she hadn't run promotion on a large scale for a long time.

The previous ones like *The Fault in Our Stars* and *Lucy* were all directly on programs or holding media meetings.

And there were blessings in other aspects of promotion, such as "Hollywood sci-fi action film", "Big heroine", "Cannes Jury Prize"...

"This time, which cities are we going to?"

"Most of the super first-tier and first-tier cities. Don't complain about being tired; this is working for yourself."

"Underestimating whom? Back when *The Forbidden Kingdom* was on, I followed the film crew on a national roadshow."

Liu Yifei lifted her smooth chin and retorted.

Lin Nan couldn't help but lean over, wrapped his arms around Miss Liu's waist, held her in his arms, and his hands started to become restless.

"Then the main force of this promotion is left to you; the box office target is 1 billion. If it's achieved, you will be the first heroine of a domestic 1 billion box office film..."

After a long time, their breathing was a bit rapid, and Liu Yifei stammered, whispering words:

"Mm, I, I know. To, today, it's inconvenient..."

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*The Four*, *Caught in the Web*, *Wu Dang*, *Bad Genius*...

Films for the summer vacation were all starting promotion more than a month, or even two months, in advance.

Just because for this schedule, there were relatively fewer imported films, and everyone felt they should seize the opportunity to sweep away the slump of the first half of the year.

Lin Nan Film Industry was the most eye-catching here; not to mention *Bad Genius*, just the two heroine films of the two female artists of Shanhai Media were very gimmicky.

The media's reporting was very interesting, "Shanhai Media artists Zhao Liying and Yang Mi, a head-to-head confrontation in the same schedule, *The Four* vs *Wu Dang*."

Although the release dates of the two films were seven days apart, there was still huge competition, and using the word "confrontation" was also appropriate.

"Director Jiang, let Especially Reba come back to the company." Lin Nan thought repeatedly and made this decision.

"Lin Dao, want to take her to run the roadshow together? But she is only a guest role, with less than five minutes of screen time; if we take her forcibly, will there be gossip?"

Jiang Xuerou was a bit stunned, not knowing if this would be inappropriate.

"If it were an artist from another company, gossip would indeed be normal."

"But this is our own artist; I'm just promoting someone, what gossip could there be? At most, other actors will be jealous and sour."

Lin Nan said with a smile; Jiang Xuerou was thinking too much.

"Alright then, I'll go notify her."

Although *Bad Genius* was the second film Especially Reba participated in, it was the first one to be released.

This starting point for a newcomer like Especially Reba was not low!

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Shanghai Theatre Academy.

When it came to film resources in the industry, students from Shanghai Theatre Academy had always been at a competitive disadvantage compared to students from Beijing Film Academy and The Central Academy of Drama.

Everyone knew the major industry heads like the Beijing circle and the Northwest circle; relatively speaking, the Shanghai side was much inferior.

"Especially Reba, there's only a month left before the sophomore year ends. According to your newcomer contract with Shanhai Media, you will have to take on roles and announcements normally later!"

A group of students surrounded Especially Reba, saying one sentence after another.

The acting circle, film and television circle, entertainment circle, to be honest, were all intertwined, and there had never been a clear boundary.

Since signing the Shanhai Media contract, Especially Reba had the most friends in the class, and even the instructor would treat her a bit better. As for the reason, she knew it herself.

Whether it was *Passengers* or *Bad Genius*, they were rare big resources, and classmates couldn't help but be envious.

"Yes, after the sophomore year ends, the company will arrange a team for me, agents, assistants, and external film contracts and announcements."

Especially Reba nodded and said with a smile.

"I really envy you; that *Passengers* counts as the second female lead, right? The copyright alone sold for 58.6 million USD, tsk tsk tsk."

"But, there were only two female characters. I'm artificial intelligence, it doesn't count..."

"That's the second female lead! The senior Lei Jiayin from your company, the *Guns and Roses* he starred in, got 186 million."

Yuan Bingyan and several other girls said affirmatively, and many boys were also chiming in on the side.

At this moment, the phone rang. Seeing the caller, Especially Reba hurriedly made a shushing gesture.

"Hello, Sister Jiang. Mm, I'm fine. The exam is not a big deal, there's still a while. I'll be back immediately..."

Not long after, Especially Reba hung up the phone with a joyful look on her face.

"Especially Reba, where are you going?" A group of people asked curiously.

"*Bad Genius* is going to run promotion, and the company asked me to go back and follow along." Especially Reba answered joyfully.

"Following Lin Dao Nan, Liu Yifei, Watching Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen and them?"

"Yes."

Suddenly, a feeling surged in everyone's heart at the scene; it was envy.

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Lin Nan made a transoceanic call.

"I really can't believe you can still remember my number!"

"No need to think, it's saved in the phone."

"This cold joke is not funny. Lin, do you have a film plan?"

"Currently, I just have this idea. You know, good actors and directors are too picky about scripts."

After Lin Nan finished speaking with a chuckle, he heard Leonardo on the other side say with a tone of regret and pity:

"It was still too cheap for that guy Ma Te; I shouldn't have gone to Miami Beach for vacation back then, I missed it."

"So not long after, you dumped her? She was only 23, still more than a year away from 25, haha..."

"Don't talk about these old things. You called me, there should be a clue, right? I've been waiting for your script; this was agreed upon before.

By the way, Lin, if you have a plan, be quick. If it's suitable, I can arrange the schedule. Also, don't tell Ma Te this time... he's quite busy."

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After chatting with Leonardo for more than half an hour, the two ended the call.

Just now on the phone, Little Li was obviously suppressing his voice, and there were quite a few people urging him on the side, hmm, all young women.

"Hehe, evil capitalism, playing so fancy, disdain!"

A long time had passed since the promise to Leonardo about the film script, and the other party had never mentioned it.

But for this kind of thing, once promised, it must be done; breaking faith with others is not good, so Lin Nan had always kept it in mind.

Little Li was also a model worker, three films in a row, *Django Unchained*, *The Wolf of Wall Street*, *The Great Gatsby*, basically didn't rest in between, truly awesome!

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The next day, Zhu Yawen, Watching Shu Chang, Luo Jin, and Especially Reba, who had rushed back, gathered at Lin Nan Film Industry.

"To be honest, I haven't run a roadshow for a long time either; this time, don't anyone shout about being tired. If the box office is good when the time comes, I'll give you red envelopes."

Lin Nan promised with a smile, like a boss painting a big pie.

"Since you said so, I'll remember it. You two shouldn't be too stingy."

Zhu Yawen had a glib appearance.

"Alright, I'll definitely give you a big one. You are the male lead, but don't drop the chain for me halfway, otherwise there won't be a share for you next time, including the film."

"Don't worry, I'm determined to be the pendant on Lin Dao's thigh for the rest of my life, no one can snatch it!"

Zhu Yawen's shameless words caused a burst of laughter.

"Where is the first stop?"

"Let's start from the capital; I've already talked to Enlight, let's go on their program first."

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