Chapter 291: Carrying the Banner

"The first-day box office of *Bad Genius* closed at 66.5 million."

"*Bad Genius* refreshes the domestic film first-day box office record!"

"After two years, the film market has once again ushered in a high-box-office domestic commercial film, and this time it is still Lin Dao Nan."

"Liu Yifei's performance is perfect, successfully playing the big-female-lead type top student role..."

"Shanhai Media newcomer actor, Reba, big screen debut, quite eye-catching."

……

The media's reports were much more serious than the netizens'.

The Movie Channel personally stepped in, "*Bad Genius* will carry the banner for a group of domestic films in the second half of the year!"

66.5 million!

The entire film and television industry was frightened by this number; can domestic films really do this?

You have to know that the first-day box office of *Pacific Rim* domestically was only 57 million!

"The topic popularity of this film is too high; in our environment of exam-oriented education, all audiences will resonate to some extent!"

Quite a few producers and directors were analyzing why *Bad Genius*'s first-day results could be so perverted.

Jackie Chan's *Chinese Zodiac*, Feng Xiaogang's *Back to 1942*, Lu Chuan's *The Last Supper*, Wong Jing's *The Last Tycoon*, Wong Kar-wai's *The Grandmaster*...

Mainland, Hong Kong, any well-known director who was going to release a film within half a year was paying attention to *Bad Genius* at this moment.

This commercial film seemed to have opened up a new vision for everyone; it turns out the market for domestic films could already reach this level!

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were both very busy at this moment because the phone hadn't stopped ringing, all coming to congratulate them.

The media hung the known earnings of *Bad Genius* on the front page.

"Copyright earnings: 83.65 million US dollars!"

"On-screen advertising earnings: 86 million RMB!"

Just wait a month, and the industry will be able to clearly know the final profit figure of this film.

How many film and television companies in the circle were looking at this news, almost going crazy with envy.

……

Reba came from Shanhai Media's floor to Lin Nan Film Industry's side and saw Liu Yifei.

"Sister Yifei, I've received six notices, and four commercial endorsements, hee hee hee..."

Miss Liu liked this sweet-mouthed girl very much and said with a smile: "Keep it up, I'm optimistic about you."

"Thank you, Sister Yifei."

Reba followed behind Jiang Xuerou, giggling, looking like she was really happy.

In the office, Lin Nan was answering Han Sanping's call.

"... Released on the 25th, there are seven days left this month. I said I have no thoughts about the week at the end of next month; Han Dong, do you believe me?"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone, "Of course I don't believe you."

Han Sanping was laughing the last second, and the next second he became very serious:

"But you have to know that domestic films in the first half of the year lost so much money, and so many companies suffered heavy losses; everyone is counting on the second half."

"If you are allowed to get another month of extension keys, what will other companies think? Are you really the biological son, and they are all adopted?"

What Han Sanping said made a lot of sense; the Film Bureau would indeed consider the interests of most production companies and films in such special times.

One company making a fortune and a group of people having enough to eat; the bureau would definitely prioritize the latter.

Lin Nan chuckled: "Did Han Dong not listen carefully just now? I didn't say I wanted a month of extension time; I said the week at the end of next month."

The other end of the phone paused:

"Mm? Okay, I really have inertial thinking; when talking about extension keys, I subconsciously thought it was a month."

"If it's just that week, it's relatively easier."

Lin Nan didn't ask for two months; his goal was five full weeks, counting the week at the end of July, plus the whole month of August, just right.

"Then I'll apply; you have to help me."

"You apply; I will communicate with Tong Gang."

"Your film has made a fortune; today I met with Old Ren and the others, and they were all talking about your *Bad Genius*..."

After rambling for another two minutes, Lin Nan could clearly hear the sourness in Han Sanping's words, really sour.

"Han Dong agreed to help?"

Liu Yifei placed a glass of water in front of Lin Nan, looking expectant.

"Mm, agreed."

Lin Nan looked at Jiang Xuerou on the side, and Reba and her manager, "Signed?"

"Signed; she'll be busy for the next month or two."

Jiang Xuerou looked at the artist she had signed beside her and said with satisfaction.

"That's good. By the way, Director Jiang, you go to the Film Bureau by the way and apply for a one-week extension key for *Bad Genius*, ending at the end of August."

"Understood."

Half an hour later, Jiang Xuerou and Reba's group of three left the company, each busy with their own things.

And Lin Nan drove Liu Yifei, and the two were ready to go to the appointment. Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and Luo Jin had already arrived at the private restaurant.

…………

Chen Kaige was expressionless, looking at the data fed back by the theater chain handed over by Chen Hong.

"*Caught in the Web* stopped at 156 million, and the daily box office is only a few thousand now; take it off the screen." Chen Hong suggested.

Taking it off the screen actively like this can be considered saving face; a box office of a few thousand every day, and the media still reporting it, is a bit of an eyesore.

"Then take it off the screen." Chen Kaige nodded and agreed.

He remembered the news he saw in the morning; *The Four* had struggled from 202 million to 212 million, and then took it off the screen.

This was a bit of a slap in his face; at the premiere of *Caught in the Web*, he had even belittled the other side.

……

The results of *Bad Genius* for the second day came out, reaching new heights.

"The second-day box office of *Bad Genius* was 72 million, rising all the way. Lin Dao Nan might really be able to get a 46% revenue-sharing ratio again, just like *Pacific Rim*!"

"News from Hollywood: *Bad Genius*, which was released in Europe and America yesterday, has received attention from the University Committee."

"The committee stated that there have been no similar SAT exam cheating cases like in the film, and they will be stricter with exam room discipline in the future..."

……

Domestically, the internet exploded again.

"Lin Dao is awesome..."

"*Bad Genius* is so fierce, it shocked the official side over there."

"Liu Yifei is amazing, another big-female-lead representative work!"

……

The internet was chaotic, and Lin Nan and the others seemed to have instantly become heroes.

At this time, the five people were dining, eating heartily.

"Thanks to Lin Dao and Producer Liu, I can also be considered to have just stepped into the ranks of the first tier. Come, toast to you."

Luo Jin raised his glass and drank it down with a smile.

"Then you have to work hard; you're the only one here who isn't very stable, be careful of falling down."

Zhu Yawen teased playfully.

"You crow's mouth." Luo Jin retorted irritably.

Anyone with eyes could see that *Bad Genius* wouldn't be worse than *The Thieves* at the box office.

And Luo Jin had quite a bit of screen time in both films, so stepping into the first tier was a matter of course.

"I'm afraid I'll have to call someone to pick us up in a while. Xixi, if I get drunk, I'll rely on you."

Lin Nan raised his red wine, looking at Liu Yifei's rosy cheeks, and said softly.

"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll carry you back."

Liu Yifei winked at Lin Nan and said very confidently.

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a bit speechless.

Miss Liu can not only fight, but her alcohol tolerance is also not bad; anyway, she's stronger than him, which Lin Nan has known for a long time.

People who practice martial arts are just different!

……

On the third day, the box office closed at 75 million;

On the fourth day, it collected another 75.5 million.

Having only been released for four days, *Bad Genius* had already shown a momentum of breaking through everything and breaking bamboo.

After this film, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei would likely have one or two more titles.

The director of the first domestic film with a 1-billion box office.

The producer and lead actress of the first domestic film with a 1-billion box office.

With the continuous expansion of the film's influence, the name of the newcomer Reba was also known by more audiences and industry insiders.

Although she only made a guest appearance for a few minutes, Lin Nan had brought her along as part of the main cast for promotion.

"A single film made a newcomer with only a few minutes of screen time have fame comparable to a second-tier star; although it's only temporary, it's also truly a bit incredible."

Cai Yinong said, and couldn't help but look at the few people from the *Xuan-Yuan Sword* crew in front of her, especially Nazha; they had just returned from participating in *Happy Camp*.

"It's not necessarily temporary; there's still *Passengers* coming up. I heard that this film only has five people. That Reba under Lin Dao has quite a lot of screen time, counting as a supporting actress."

Only Hu Ge could say a few words happily without worrying about being retorted.

Sure enough, Cai Yinong only glared at him and didn't say anything else.

"Don't be anxious, take it slow; there will always be opportunities."

Everyone knew who Cai Yinong was saying this to.

Only to see Nazha nod, "Mm, I know, Boss Cai."

"*Damo Yao* was sent back again; the plot needs complete revision and deletion. Old Hu, Shishi, you stay, others can go back to rest..."

…………

"Lin Dao, I've chosen."

Guo Fan called, first congratulating *Bad Genius* for selling well, and then it was business.

Lin Nan was currently acting as a cat litter scooper, tilting his head and clamping the phone, "Which one?"

"I think I should have more plot and emotional scenes on the basis of science fiction."

"Understood, that soft science fiction one?"

"Yes."

"Okay, you prepare yourself first, have a plan. When it's about ready, come to the company to find me."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

Hearing the blind tone, Lin Nan habitually straightened his head, and heard a "pop."

The phone fell into the dustpan, inside was what he had just scooped...

"Damn it!"

Lin Nan subconsciously spat out fragrance.

He glanced at the cats with abnormally beautiful pupils surrounding him, and muttered bitterly: "How about, I starve you for a meal?"

As luck would have it, another call came in at this time, and the phone vibrated with a buzz.

Lin Nan glanced at the dirty screen in the dustpan, on which were the three words "Andy Lau".

For a moment, Lin Nan actually didn't know what to do, and only reacted after a few seconds.

"Brother Hua, this isn't my fault; I'll call you back later."

Lin Nan chuckled helplessly, guessing it was probably that Golden Horse thing again?!

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(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 292 =====