Chapter 286

Tiangong Color.

For the next one to two months, Lu Yang will be here, leading people to complete the post-production editing and production of the film.

"I specifically went to watch Gordon Chan's *The Four* yesterday; the imaginative adaptation is not bad."

Lu Yang, this guy, is different from traditional martial arts film directors; he just likes those with a different style.

In *Kung Fu Jungle*, he really liked Fung Yu-sau, this demonic character.

And Gordon Chan's *The Four* also fits his appetite; one of the protagonists, Emotionless, was even changed from a man to a woman!

"17.5 million on the first day, 19.85 million on the second day; for a martial arts film, this result is quite good."

Lin Nan nodded and said affirmatively.

The media outside were all reporting: "First *The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate*, now *The Four*; the martial arts film market has revived!"

This wish is very beautiful, but saying this is indeed too early.

Lin Nan didn't stay long before preparing to leave the company.

He just stopped by Tiangong Color in the morning to check on the editing of *Kung Fu Jungle*.

"Lin Dao, you're off work already? It's only 10 AM!"

Lu Yang joked and teased.

"I'm going to the premiere of *Caught in the Web*; want to come along? I remember your invitation was sent to the company?"

"Not going; Director Chen's premiere is high and mighty, full of bootlickers; can't stand it."

Lu Yang waved his hand and complained directly.

Lin Nan didn't pay any more attention to it; this guy's critique was indeed spot on.

After going downstairs, he got into the car and headed straight for the premiere site.

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How much appeal a director has can be seen from the premiere of his film.

There were truly quite a few people in the circle who came to support Chen Kaige, many of whom were from various associations and the system.

This is the fundamental reason why Chen Kaige has always considered himself a cut above Zhang Yimou: family background!

In front of the red carpet, there was no lack of actors and artists taking the initiative to strike up a conversation with Lin Nan.

Just as he was about to step onto the red carpet, he saw Tian Zhuangzhuang and immediately went up to greet him.

"Teacher, long time no see, why did you come today too?"

"He had people send the invitations all the way to the school, how could I not come? Let's go, together."

Tian Zhuangzhuang said casually, his tone carrying a hint of disapproval.

The two great directors, teacher and student, walked onto the red carpet; the reporters on the side were very excited—this is excellent material.

Walking into the venue, Lin Nan and Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded in response to the greetings and headed straight toward Chen Kaige and the others coming toward them.

"Old Tian, Lin Nan, thank you for coming to show your support today."

Chen Kaige was in a suit and leather shoes, full of momentum; in contrast, Tian Zhuangzhuang looked more like a farmer.

"You're too kind."

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"Hello, Lin Dao."

Lin Nan saw Gao Yuanyuan again, as well as Mark Chao next to her.

How should I put it? What a pity!

Lin Nan smiled and offered his blessings again. The last time was during the promotion at the Central Academy of Drama.

As for Yao Chen, although everyone was from the Beijing Film Academy and she was quite ingratiating in her speech, and she had even acted in Lin Nan Film Industry's *Lurk* before, Lin Nan really had no good impression of this person.

Being able to splash all the dirty water on the man at the same time as the divorce, wishing to crush him in one breath—this person is truly a ruthless character.

Last year, what the Huayi public relations team did was just like the story told behind this film today: 'cyberbullying'.

Lin Nan just nodded in response and walked away.

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Tian Zhuangzhuang beckoned to Lin Nan, and the latter changed positions and sat down.

"Before Chen Kaige's premiere starts, I have something to tell you."

"Please go ahead."

"The school is preparing to hire some outstanding alumni to go back as guest lecturers and guest professors."

As he spoke, Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at Lin Nan; the meaning was very clear.

"Haha, don't play such jokes on me, teacher? When I graduated back then, I didn't even stay at the school, now..."

"I was against it back then, and I still don't support it now, after all, you're still young."

"Then what do you mean?"

Lin Nan didn't quite understand; since Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't support it, why tell him? Isn't it redundant?

"The school will have someone specifically contact you later; I suggest you don't refuse too thoroughly. After a few more years, you can consider coming back.

Anyway, it's just a guest title; it only has benefits and no harm to you, just give a few lectures a year..."

"I..."

Lin Nan opened his mouth but didn't say anything in the end. The advice Tian Zhuangzhuang gave was just as he said—it only had benefits for Lin Nan.

Perhaps when he gets married and has children, and needs more time to take care of the family, this kind of 'fishing for three days and drying nets for two' teacher life should be quite good.

"After you go back, think carefully about what I said. How you handle it later is your own business."

"Okay, teacher."

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*Caught in the Web* was officially screened.

The last time Chen Kaige filmed a realistic literary film was ten years ago with *Together*. Lin Nan was a freshman back then, just starting school.

The guests watched very seriously; there was basically no noisy chatter.

"Feels much better than the previous few films," Lin Nan said softly.

"That's because 90% of the script was written by others; he didn't interfere too much."

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled, but his words didn't leave any room for sentiment.

In the interview segment, there was one question that was unavoidable.

That is the difference between *Caught in the Web* and *The Hunt*.

Chen Kaige must have been prepared: "I've seen Lin Dao Nan's *The Hunt*; actually, the two films look similar, but the actual difference is not small."

"Like the 'cyberbullying' in *Caught in the Web*, it's a large number of people who don't know the truth being coerced and blindly 'cyberbullying'."

"While *The Hunt* is darker; a group of people are all clear in their hearts, knowing what the truth is, but still cruelly participating in the 'hunt'!"

"In the country, this film is not easy to shoot; passing the censorship will probably be a bit difficult..."

At the end, Chen Kaige even glanced at Lin Nan's side.

Lin Nan has to admit that although Chen Kaige is arrogant and always puts on airs, his professional level is really not bad, and his analysis is very spot on!

Director Chen is also eager for the box office; at the premiere of *The Promise* back then, he led a group of leads to play games, and today it's still the same.

However, the main force was replaced by Gao Yuanyuan and Mark Chao, and he also started to hype the romance between the actors, even jokingly calling himself the 'matchmaker director'.

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The premieres of *Caught in the Web* and *Tai Chi 0* ended on the same day.

Over there, Yang Mi and Zhao Wenzhuo were the main force.

"If Lin Dao can come, this year's Golden Horse will definitely be worth watching." Liu Dehua said, shaking his head slightly.

They asked Zhao Wenzhuo and Yang Mi a lot about *Kung Fu Jungle* and *Finding Mr. Right*, which was a bit overshadowing the main event.

It made Jiang Xuerou, who was present, feel a bit embarrassed.

But fortunately, the two actors still had professional ethics, only talking about *Tai Chi 0* and nothing else.

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Perhaps because domestic films had been crushed for half a year, *The Four*, as the first domestic blockbuster of the second half of the year, performed quite fiercely, with a feeling of 'thick accumulation and thin hair'!

On the third day, the daily box office of *The Four* rushed to 20 million, reporting 21.45 million.

On the fourth day, the daily box office continued to rise, reaching 22.5 million.

After four days of release, with the first weekend over, *The Four* had received a total box office of 81.8 million.

Without accident, by the end of the fifth day, the box office of this film would be able to break 100 million!

The film industry was full of joy, as if everyone had participated in the investment of *The Four*.

Actually, everyone was happy; it had been a full half-year, and finally, the second domestic film to break 100 million at the box office was about to be born. While everyone was excited, they couldn't help but feel a bit sad.

But on the other hand, *The Four* breaking 100 million at the box office also meant that the summer season had been successfully warmed up, and it would only get better later.

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There were only two days left until the release of *Tai Chi 0* and *Caught in the Web*.

The slogans shouted by the two crews were very morale-boosting.

The former claimed to kill audiences of all ages.

And Chen Kaige here even made a bold statement:

"*Caught in the Web*, as a realistic literary film, its box office goal is to break the box office record for literary films. That is: exceed the box office of *The Fault in Our Stars*!"

Almost no one believed that the box office of Chen Kaige's *Caught in the Web* could exceed the 488 million of *The Fault in Our Stars*.

Because the box office of Director Chen's previous literary film *Forever Enthralled* was only just over 100 million.

Exceeding *The Fault in Our Stars* and breaking the 488 million record—isn't this a joke?

I'm afraid you won't find a second pair of male and female leads like *The Fault in Our Stars* in the circle!

Besides, what does he think of *Bad Genius* at the end of the month?

That's not a literary film, but a commercial film by Lin Nan and Liu Yifei!

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The film market seemed to have come completely alive.

However, there was also quite a bit of news on the TV drama side, mainly because Tang Ren was promoting it hard, sending out press releases everywhere.

Because that *Xuan-Yuan Sword* had started airing.

Hu Ge's appeal in Xianxia dramas is still strong.

A large number of people in the circle paid attention to Tang Ren's new actor, Nazha, whom Karen Tsai snatched from Yue Jun's hands; she really gave people a feeling of purity.

Have to say, Tang Ren's public relations is comparable to Huayi's; positive or negative, they play it very well.

They forcibly molded Nazha into a 'new star', as if she could catch up to Liu Yifei back in the day.

However, not long after the press release was sent out, it was ridiculed by a large number of netizens.

"The new actor Especially Reba signed by Shanhai Media has already appeared in two films, and her partners are all top-tier lineups.

Over here, there's only one TV drama, and she's still a supporting role.

This child is really pitiful, fooled by Tang Ren..."

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Without comparison, there is indeed no harm.

On Tang Ren's side, Karen Tsai looked at the yin-and-yang sarcastic ridicule online, and it felt very uncomfortable.

But there was no way to refute what these people said, because they were all facts.

"Nazha doesn't have any emotional issues over there, right?"

"Boss Tsai, they are still busy participating in promotional activities; they shouldn't have noticed the comments online."

"Mm, that's good."

Karen Tsai nodded and didn't say anything else; actually, her heart was also blocked and she had a headache.

When she was lobbying Nazha to sign with Tang Ren, she had mentioned quite a few drawbacks of Shanhai Media.

But from a practical perspective, as long as the artist is willing to wait, those drawbacks are not drawbacks at all...

Just like now, that Especially Reba can be considered to have made it; her resume already includes two films, *Passengers* and *Bad Genius*, and both are top-tier resources!

"Sigh, let it be..."

Karen Tsai couldn't help but sigh.

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(End of chapter)