Chapter 298

There are quite a few ordinary supporting roles in *About Time*.

Reba is pre-determined and will play the role of the male lead's younger sister, which counts as the second female lead.

And her first love scumbag, Guo Fan gave it directly to Sun Yizhou during the audition; his screen image is very suitable.

Although the latter came to audition for the male lead, he didn't refuse this small supporting role.

After all, for a big screen opportunity, only after the first time will there be a second time.

Lin Nan saw a familiar name in the casting list handed over by Guo Fan.

"How much do you like Wan Qian? She was the lead actress in *Source Code*."

"It's okay, first, I'm more familiar with her, second, her temperament is good, and most importantly, her audition effect is outstanding."

Guo Fan's words are not false. Wan Qian has strength; if she comes to audition, she will definitely suppress other young actresses.

Lin Nan noticed the role of the male lead's first love girlfriend.

Yang Mi was focused on *Tiny Times*, and Guo Fan gave this relatively important supporting actress role to Tang Yan.

Deng Jiajia also has a share, the lead actress's friend, an ordinary supporting actress role.

For roles like older parents and elders, Guo Fan directly found actors from the film studio.

"What about the male lead?"

Lin Nan looked for a long time and didn't see the male lead's name.

"Lin Dao should have discovered that none of these actors are from the Beijing Film Academy."

Glancing at Guo Fan, Lin Nan probed, "So, are you planning to find someone from the Beijing Film Academy for the male lead?"

"Yes, I want to use Luo Jin, he is quite suitable."

Hearing this name, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile, "You, you really know how to choose."

Soft sci-fi films never win by the cast, but by the plot and the setting of sci-fi elements.

Luo Jin can also be considered to have upgraded from a supporting actor in Lin Nan's hands to a male lead on Guo Fan's side.

Lin Nan respected this casting result and nodded:

"Then you hurry up and prepare, the budget for this film, I estimate it shouldn't be high, at most 30 to 40 million."

"Hmm, about that."

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Only two days had passed, and Yang Mi had already signed the film contract.

The media in the circle reported it immediately.

"Shanhai Media artist, A-list actress Yang Mi, has signed the series film *Tiny Times*, and will play the lead actress!"

"It is reported that this series film is adapted from the best-selling book of the same name, and is written and directed by the original author Guo Jingming."

"Director Guo Jingming stated that the series film is planned to be shot in four parts, all investment has been raised, and Yang Mi is the core lead actress..."

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In the eyes of the vast majority of actresses in the industry, the lead actress of a four-part series film is simply a huge cake and top-tier resources.

Most importantly, the film is adapted from a best-seller, which means it has a solid box office foundation, and it only has a boosting effect on the actor's commercial value!

Some acquaintances ran over to tease Lin Nan, "When Shanhai Media signs people next time, let us know, many friends' children and younger relatives in the circle want to go to your place to try."

Lin Nan just took these as jokes, and then explained: "This is a resource Yang Mi contacted herself, not found by the company for her; the company doesn't take 'credit' for this."

After explaining more, it spread in the circle. Everyone also looked at Yang Mi and Zeng Jia with more respect.

……

A red V-neck, diamond-encrusted suspender evening dress was the Bazaar dress chosen by Liu Yifei's team for her.

Red silk ribbons are intertwined on the back, making the backless design more distinctive.

A pair of gorgeous ruby earrings, combined with bright makeup, and long hair draped over one shoulder, made Liu Yifei look dignified, atmospheric, and incomparably charming!

On her right wrist is a bracelet of small diamonds, and on her index finger is a decorative ring; against this backdrop, her skin looks even fairer and more tender.

"Even the shoes are red open-toed high heels? Are you going to stun the whole audience today?"

Looking at Liu Yifei, who was surrounded by two makeup artists, Lin Nan said admiringly.

"Yes, stun the whole audience."

Miss Liu looked at Lin Nan in the mirror and laughed very happily.

Su Mang is someone who knows how to flatter people, and is also a master of fawning over the powerful.

Liu Yifei is not only a guest today, but also has to go on stage to present awards, and there are many camera shots.

Only this silly girl would be fooled by the name of "charity."

However, this also shows Liu Yifei's heart. Do good deeds, don't ask about the future.

Half an hour later, the two makeup artists finished their work.

Liu Yifei stood up and walked two steps while lifting her skirt.

Under the red skirt, the wine-red high heels and fair toes appeared from time to time, which was extremely eye-catching.

"Does it look good? I think it's not bad."

Liu Yifei smiled with her eyes and threw a flirtatious look at Lin Nan.

"It looks good, okay. Ready to set off, the driver and assistant are all waiting."

Lin Nan shook his head and handed the silver clutch over.

"Hmm, let's go. I think Changchang and the others should have set off too."

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The weather changes as soon as it says so.

It was cloudy when leaving, and now there was a light drizzle.

Bazaar's outdoor red carpet was a bit caught off guard, fortunately, the rain was not heavy.

The media on both sides were lucky; the parasols turned into umbrellas.

Lin Nan and the other person were still in the car when they received a call from Watching Shu Chang.

Bazaar knows how to arrange seats; unlike previous years, this year it's either couples together, crews together, or one company together.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were at a table with Watching Shu Chang and others, the *Bad Genius* crew.

The car drove into the square, and through the car window, Lin Nan could see the crowd outside, reporters, staff, onlookers...

Lin Nan got out of the car, and a large umbrella immediately came over, "Thank you, I'll do it."

The staff hesitated a bit, but still handed the umbrella to Lin Nan.

Liu Yifei smiled and walked down, leaning on Lin Nan.

The reporters' lenses were aimed at the two, as if they didn't want to miss a single bit.

Other stars all have staff holding umbrellas for them to walk on the red carpet, but these two are different.

Under the lens, it was a light drizzle.

Liu Yifei had a smile on her face, her hands slightly lifting her skirt, her movements elegant. And Lin Nan was holding the clutch, holding the umbrella.

The two walked on the red carpet like this, the two-minute scene was extremely beautiful...

……

Led by the staff, Lin Nan and the other person entered the main venue.

It deserves to be the 10th anniversary; even the place is twice as big, and the number of people is more than twice as many; people in the entertainment industry are all drilling in here!

"So many factions."

Lin Nan muttered, it was indeed as Watching Shu Chang said on the phone.

A glance over, it's either crews together, or companies, couples, and husbands and wives.

Huayi's territory, Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, Yao Chen, the "Stab-in-the-back" sect, etc.

Emperor Group's Yang Shoucheng, surrounded by Huo Wenxi, Nicholas Tse, Bai Bing, and others.

On Enlight's side, it's Gordon Chan and others, Zhao Liying is also there, *The Four 2* was shot very easily, and she's on vacation again.

Bona, Orange Sky, Media Asia, Huarun... one company, one area.

Beijing circle, Hong Kong circle, and Taiwan, South Korean artists, it's really lively.

……

"Lin Dao, Yifei."

When everyone saw the two entering, greetings rang out one after another.

From afar, I saw Watching Shu Chang waving, wearing a light green dress, very fresh.

Lin Nan led Liu Yifei through the crowd amidst greetings, and came to the front position, a round table.

"Our table is just waiting for you two."

Ignoring Zhu Yawen, Lin Nan looked at Luo Jin, "Did Guo Fan and you settle it?"

"Yes, it's settled, for the film of Lin Dao's company, I'll be the male lead for once. Haha..."

At the next table were Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Tong Dawei, and others.

Huang Xiaoming turned his head and asked with a smile: "Director Guo Fan's new movie?"

"Yes."

"Then congratulations, there are no bad movies from Lin Dao's company."

"You really know how to talk." Lin Nan joked.

"Just telling the truth."

Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang were chatting, from time to time stuffing snacks and desserts on the table into their mouths, eating extremely gently.

In less than a few minutes, there were more and more people holding wine glasses to take photos.

Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan...

Little Zhang Ziyi was dressed up, but unfortunately, after being stood next to by Fan Bingbing, she was directly "beaten down"!

After socializing for a long time, the theme of tonight began.

"Heard Yifei provided an auction item?"

Huang Xiaoming asked suddenly, and many people on the side looked over.

"Yes, everyone will know in a while."

"Then we'll wait and see, we can bid."

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"The first auction item, Alfred Dunhill three-piece suit and leather goods customization, starting price 600,000."

Everyone looked at Little Zhang Ziyi and the host on the stage; this year, artists are still participating in the auction themselves, interesting.

After some bidding, it was taken by a boss of a venture capital company, 1.69 million.

……

"Bottega Veneta couple's clutch, starting price, 100,000." This time it's Fan Bingbing, all A-list big stars.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, who shook her head.

In the end, Jackie Chan was tender and protective, spending 500,000.

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"Bulgari Parentesi series, rose gold necklace, inlaid with purple, yellow, green, and blue four-color natural crystals and pavé diamonds, starting price 300,000."

"I think this looks quite good."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei's fair neck and said with a smile.

"I also think it looks good." Liu Yifei said in a low voice.

"Brother, I also think it looks good." Watching Shu Chang leaned over from the side.

"Then wait for me to buy it, and you can look at it more." Lin Nan joked.

At this time, the price had been called to 600,000; Lin Nan scanned it, it was Shu Qi from Huayi.

"Lin Dao Nan, 800,000."

The field was quiet, no one called the price anymore, only the host's repeated voice remained.

Not long after, the necklace was sent down, "Let Changchang look at it well first."

Amidst Watching Shu Chang's eye-rolling and the laughter of Zhu Yawen and others, the auction continued.

……

Jackie Chan provided a bottle of 1953 Moutai, heard it was taken from the old warehouse of the Moutai factory personally last year.

Ordinary actors couldn't support the scene; Li Bingbing spent 3 million to grab it, worthy of being an actress promoted to capital.

"It's our thing." Liu Yifei shouted in surprise.

"This auction item is a bit special, provided by Ms. Liu Yifei..."

Most people below looked at the stage, and the tableware and wine glasses in their hands all stopped.

"Lin Dao Nan's manuscript, the original handwritten script of *Bad Genius*, which just grossed 1.43 billion. Starting price 1 yuan."

"Mr. Huang Xiaoming, 300,000."

"Mr. Zhu Yawen, 500,000."

……

Lin Nan helplessly looked at Zhu Yawen who was joining in the fun, and the latter spread his hands:

"How to say, it's also the film where I, brother, became the male lead of a 1.4 billion box office film, can't I buy it back for collection? Let Yifei present me an award in a while..."

Before Zhu Yawen finished speaking, the price had already been raised twice.

"Mr. Deng Chao, 800,000."

"Ms. Jing Tian, 1 million."

"Ms. Fan Bingbing, 1.6 million."

"Ms. Little Zhang Ziyi, 2 million."

……

"Good guy, a hair pulled from a big director is worth money!"

Zhu Yawen looked at the number plate in his hand, and was signaled by Lin Nan to put it down.

"This is human favor, it's socializing, it's the circle, what do you think." Luo Jin joked.

……

"Mr. Huang Xiaoming, 3.6 million."

Lin Nan turned his head and just happened to meet Huang Xiaoming's eyes, "Lin Dao, I'll go on stage to receive the charity award in a while, I'll trouble Yifei to present me the award."

"No problem." Miss Liu and Lin Nan said in unison.

Next, bronze zodiac heads, various jewelry, luggage, antiques, evening dresses, handbags...

Jing Tian spent 1.8 million to buy a Dior tablet painting.

Lin Nan originally thought he would be the top bidder tonight, but didn't expect there would be even fiercer ones.

Feng Xiaogang's oil painting was bid to 17 million.

Obviously, at this point, it had completely changed flavor.

Because the person who bought Feng Xiaogang's painting was a boss of a real estate company, and also a partner of Huayi's "Cultural Tourism Project, Cultural Town," the water is a bit deep.

Zhu Yawen and others didn't bid for anything, and finally donated 300,000 each, not counting riding the red carpet and the dinner.

A group of people who spent real money stood on the stage.

To Lin Nan's right was Huang Xiaoming, and to his left was Jing Tian, with an off-the-shoulder blue top and a fluffy white tulle skirt, full of princess style, with a joyful smile on her face.

Liu Yifei, as one of the award presenters, walked over.

"Trouble Yifei."

"Thank you, Producer Liu."

"... Sister Yifei."

…………

An event was considered over.

However, when about to leave, someone found Lin Nan.

"Lin Dao, don't know if you can spare two minutes."

"Who are you?"

"I am Donnie Yen's agent, I think there should be some misunderstanding about the cooperation of *Ip Man* before..."

Lin Nan couldn't help but want to laugh.

"The casting and shooting of those two films before were all handled by Emperor Group, I think there is no misunderstanding between us."

While speaking, Lin Nan glanced at Huo Wenxi who was walking over from afar, the latter's face was gloomy.

"Director Huo."

"Lin Dao, sorry, disturbed you."

While speaking, Huo Wenxi looked at Donnie Yen's agent and said sternly:

"Blocking Chairman Yang on one side, and running over here on the other, you guys have gone too far.

What was the attitude before, what is the attitude now? Where is the face? Where is the skin..."

Lin Nan ignored these two and walked towards Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang.

Think about the beginning, when Donnie Yen asked his old mother to go and plead with Yang Shoucheng for a role, it seemed to be about the same as this time.

Round and round, back again. But the role will definitely not be given to him again. Lin Nan's intention is Vincent Zhao.

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(End of chapter)