Chapter 28

After all, having graduated from the Acting Department, Lin Nan still went to see Teacher Zhou.

"I was the one who mentioned it, and the department leaders also thought it was a good idea. Since the schedules conflict, let's drop it, but if you can make it to the third round, you should still come; is that no problem?"

With things said to this extent, Lin Nan could only nod and agree.

On the sixth, "A World Without Thieves" held its premiere in Beijing.

Among private enterprises in the film and television industry, the undisputed leader is Huayi.

Since Wang Wang Jinghua joined in the millennium, Huayi has had a large number of A-list and B-list actors, plus directors like Feng Feng Xiaogang; Huayi's performance has been soaring, unmatched for a time, and its attraction to small actors and newcomers is deadly.

Lin Nan, dressed sharply in a suit, entered the venue; he had come with Zhu Zhu Yawen, hitching a ride.

"You're a big director, are you not ashamed? So rich yet you don't buy a car; does the company not even have a company car?"

Lin Nan didn't mind Zhu Zhu Yawen's mockery, but it did remind him.

He himself was casual, but it seemed a company car really should be provided; immediately he called finance, arranged it, and specified two cars not to exceed one million.

"Even if I bought one, I wouldn't use it; you know I'm too lazy even to get a driver's license."

Lin Nan hung up the phone and said to Zhu Zhu Yawen, treating it as a welfare benefit for the company people.

"Heh, you still have the face to say that."

At Huayi's premiere, anyone in the circle who received an invitation came, which showed Huayi's current status.

Stars shone brightly, just like a red-carpet show.

Almost all of Huayi's artists had arrived, and there were even more reporters, big and small, official media, and internet media.

When Lin Nan and Zhu Zhu Yawen got out of the car, they saw Li Li Bingbing getting out of the car ahead.

Lin Nan and Zhu Zhu Yawen saw her, and she saw Lin Nan.

"Sister Li Bingbing," Zhu Zhu Yawen greeted; he was now also under Wang Wang Jinghua.

"Little Zhu."

"Lin Dao."

Li Li Bingbing warmly walked over and extended her hand to Lin Nan; Zhu Zhu Yawen had expected this result and stepped aside to Lin Nan's side-rear.

"Hello."

Lin Nan also politely shook her hand.

Li Li Bingbing was one of the lead actors in "A World Without Thieves," the female thief beside Uncle Li; today she was there to be interviewed.

The three walked inside together. "I heard Lin Dao just wrapped filming on a movie; when is it preparing to be released?"

Li Li Bingbing asked as if curious.

"This really hasn't been decided yet; it depends on when it's edited out." Lin Nan gave a vague answer.

As he spoke, he saw Huayi's young Mr. Wang. "Lin Dao coming is no small matter; please hurry inside."

Young Mr. Wang was Huayi's boss responsible for external affairs, with a clear division of labor from his older brother who handled internal matters.

He saw the reporters' lenses already aimed at Lin Nan and the others, and the sound of shutters clicked.

"'Return to Youth' box office made everyone envious; next time there's an opportunity, or when you start a new film, Lin Dao could also consider cooperating with our Huayi; whether it's funding or actors and artists, there's absolutely no problem..."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your kindness; I will consider it."

Andy Lau, Ge You, Milk Tea, and Li Li Bingbing, the four most important lead actors, were all present.

Lin Nan shook hands with Andy Lau; the last time they met was at the Golden Horse, when Lin Nan and Zhu Zhu Yawen went together to ask for a group photo.

"Brother Wa."

Some people of status and age always called him "Wa-zi"; Lin Nan felt calling him "Brother Wa" was better, showing respect and closeness.

"Last time you said to consider me for a movie if there was one; I still remember, you probably forgot, haha."

"Next time there's a good script, I will definitely think of you."

Lin Nan also greeted Ge You; Milk Tea was merely an acquaintance.

He saw Wang Wang Baoqiang.

Some people are destined to eat from this bowl; nothing can stop them.

Even after he snatched his "Blind Shaft," his "Silly Root" was still visible.

Feng Feng Xiaogang had struggled from the bottom; he would only offer Lin Nan a smiling face; the two greeted and chatted as if very familiar, but it was all just politeness.

The premiere began; regarding the money-transfer fee matter, the relevant authorities had resisted this segment.

A rural boy holding cash wanted to go home for the New Year.

He had no idea how shameless the train pickpockets were; not only in this era, but before real-name systems they were rampant; later they became more restrained, but it still occasionally happened.

The contest between a young, strong male wolf and a cunning old fox; the wolf lost.

The female wolf had cubs, so she gained maternal instinct and kindness; she was willing to protect this "Silly Root," thinking of accumulating blessings and virtue for the child in her belly.

The entrances of Fan Wei and Feng Feng Yuanzheng came with built-in laughs, instantly releasing the comedic elements.

One "A World Without Thieves" somehow gathered so many Best Actor-level figures: Andy Lau, Ge You, Zhang Zhang Hanyu, Fan Wei, Feng Feng Yuanzheng...

The male wolf, through his own sacrifice, secured the female wolf and their child.

The ending was very upright; it was said to have been forcibly revised, otherwise the script would still be stuck at the General Bureau.

The movie ended, and applause rose like thunder.

It was time for reporters to ask questions; among the main cast and crew, the biggest star was Andy Lau.

"Being able to cooperate with Director Feng is my honor; Teacher Ge You is a powerhouse, and he was a Cannes Best Actor very long ago; I learned a lot..."

Indeed, an idol who had been humble all his life; Lin Nan applauded this statement.

Ge You clasped his hands to thank for the praise and also spoke about some behind-the-scenes matters of the crew, which was quite amusing.

Other main cast and crew members spoke more or less, and the microphone returned to Feng Feng Xiaogang's hands.

Why use Wang Wang Baoqiang, an unknown newcomer?

This question made Lin Nan straighten his back.

"Suitable. I looked at many, but only he is the most suitable. Sha Gen is innocent, naive, childlike, not truly stupid..."

The audience below was very satisfied with Feng Feng Xiaogang's answer; he was a director who gave newcomers chances.

"Then, regarding the box office, what expectations do the main creators have?"

"The more, the better."

"The more, the better!"

A reporter handed the microphone to the producer, Mr. Wang, "I see there are many guests today, including Lin Dao Nan, who just joined the hundred-million box office club. I wonder if Mr. Wang's box office expectations are higher than Lin Dao Nan's 'Return to Youth'?"

"Damn," Lin Nan thought, cursing inwardly, why bring me up!

The main creators on stage all looked at Lin Nan; the latter concealed his inner feelings with a smile.

"Haha, both Director Feng and I are looking forward to it. I wonder what Lin Dao Nan thinks about the box office prospects of our 'A World Without Thieves'?"

It seems I was used for heat today, Lin Nan confirmed.

Seeing the microphone almost shoved in his face, Lin Nan had to speak, "I think the box office will definitely be higher than mine."

"Thank you, Lin Dao Nan."

Lin Nan pretended not to hear the thanks on stage; anyway, you will definitely be beaten down by Brother Star.

Among the three directors, the one on stage has the most schemes; Director Chen comes from a scholarly family and stands high above, Director Zhang works hard and treats movies as a career, while the one on stage, perhaps due to early reasons, has a very clear goal, using talent only to serve money.

"A World Without Thieves" counts as Director Feng's transformation, undoubtedly very successful.

Next is the nationwide release on the ninth. During the banquet, Lin Nan noticed Wang Wang Baoqiang; he was trying hard to integrate into this circle, his smile on his face very simple, but the people around him kept some distance.

The look of trying to fit in made people feel something; could this also be one of the reasons Feng Feng Xiaogang chose him?

Lin Nan shook off the several agents trying to get close and walked over.

"Can you give me your contact information?"

Lin Nan spoke.

Wang Wang Baoqiang turned his head, looking at Lin Nan with a face full of shock, then instantly reacted, "Hello Lin Dao, I am Wang Wang Baoqiang."

With excited hands, he took out a business card and handed it to Lin Nan with both hands.

This was the first person today to actively greet Wang Wang Baoqiang, and it was a hotshot big director; it was fake if he wasn't excited.

Many people at the scene noticed this scene, including the agent Huayi had just prepared for Wang Wang Baoqiang.

"This luck..."

Lin Nan looked at the business card, put it in his pocket, "If there is a suitable role, I will contact you."

After speaking, Lin Nan headed straight for Zhu Zhu Yawen's side.

"Thank you, Lin Dao, thank you, Lin Dao..."

Wang Wang Baoqiang thanked him repeatedly, his joy overflowing.

Many artists present felt a bit jealous; Lin Nan actually took the initiative to talk to a seemingly silly newcomer, does this mean he is willing to promote him?

Wang Wang Baoqiang's agent ran over, "What did Lin Dao say to you?"

"Lin Dao said he would contact me if there is a suitable role, he will contact me." Wang Wang Baoqiang said happily.

If Wang Wang Baoqiang had approached Lin Nan actively, this sentence could almost be taken as perfunctory, but just now Lin Nan walked over and actively said this, so it is highly likely not just empty talk.

"Wang Baoqiang, your luck is good." The agent was also happy, encouraging him.

Zhu Zhu Yawen held a glass of red wine, watching Lin Nan approach.

"You just attracted a huge wave of attention."

Lin Nan knew what Zhu Zhu Yawen was referring to.

"I had that thought, so I asked for contact information." Lin Nan said casually.

"If you have a movie, don't always think of outsiders; there's still me." Taking a small sip, Zhu Zhu Yawen complained.

At this moment, Wang Wang Jinghua came over.

"Lin Dao, Zhu Yawen."

"Sister Hua."

Wang Wang Jinghua was that kind of nanny-style agent; the artists under her trusted her very much.

She chatted with Lin Nan about the film market and artist management, taking the opportunity to promote artists; actors who can carry the box office are few, and directors who can carry the box office are even fewer.

Currently, Lin Nan has directed three movies, two released; the first made a huge profit, the second even reached a box office of over one hundred and ten million, yet his company actually doesn't do artist management business; isn't this obvious fat meat?

After chatting for a while, Wang Wang Jinghua left and went to the other side.

Zhu Zhu Yawen looked at Wang Wang Jinghua's back and said, "Sister Hua is an old hand; although she knows our relationship is good, she never asks me about this aspect."

Lin Nan nodded; in the field of agents, she is the type who could found a school and establish a sect; she definitely handles the measure of getting along with artists very well.

This premiere ceremony held by Huayi was very successful; media from all sides reported on it competitively.

In the mouths of film critics, "A World Without Thieves" was also mostly positively affirmed.

Director Feng's style change this time received unanimous recognition from viewers; they are just waiting for the public release.

The next day, Lin Nan went to the company to see Ning Hao; the script for "Crazy Stone" had long been polished to be more perfect, and Ning Hao couldn't wait to start filming.

Lin Nan had previously transferred half the payment; this time Ning Hao just wanted to get the rest all at once, then start work immediately.

"Senior brother seems to really be unable to wait." Lin Nan understood Ning Hao's mood very well; he urgently needed to prove himself.

"Actors, script, and crew are all ready; I don't want to wait anymore." Ning Hao was very straightforward.