Chapter 307

The serious business Han Sanping mentioned on the phone was indeed serious, and not small.

After two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan drove to Zhongying alone.

"Lin Dao, President Han is still busy, please follow me."

"Good."

Lin Nan followed the Zhongying people and walked towards the conference room area.

This road was a bit familiar.

When he arrived at the place, it was even more familiar.

Last year, it was in this conference room...

Lin Nan walked in, there was already one person inside, who came earlier than him.

"President Wang?"

"You're here, sit down quickly."

Wang Changtian said calmly, pointing to the seat beside him.

The reception staff brought tea and fruit, clearly letting the two continue to wait.

"What is it exactly? You didn't make it clear on the phone." Lin Nan asked directly.

"You'll know in a while, this time it's a tough battle."

Wang Changtian had a mysterious look, smiled at Lin Nan, really a bit pretentious!

Fine. Lin Nan didn't ask anymore, so he just ate fruit and waited.

Before long, people came one after another.

Huayi's Wang Zhonglei;

Bona's Yu Dong;

Starlight's Tan Hong.

Besides them, there were Feng Xiaogang, Lu Chuan, Liu Weiqiang, Wang Jing, Xu Ke...

Greetings were endless, and the unpleasantness of the past seemed to be temporarily put aside.

Lin Nan seemed to understand a bit.

After everyone sat down, Han Sanping was indeed the last one to walk in, sat down, looked at Lin Nan, and said with a smile:

"Lin Nan, although your company doesn't do distribution, we discussed it and still felt that we couldn't do without you."

"Right, Lin Dao's company cannot be missing, the weight is not light."

Wang Zhonglei brought a mask-like smile and flattered Lin Nan.

At this time, Lin Nan had already scanned everyone present, and he confirmed his inner thoughts.

These people were either directors of New Year films or producers of New Year films.

Except for Lin Nan himself, the five companies present all had a common characteristic: they were all distributors!

Lin Nan smiled unconsciously; he had boarded a "thief ship," no, he and these people should be in the same camp!

Seeing Lin Nan's expression, Wang Changtian knew he had guessed it.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Zhang Dapao."

Han Sanping directly cursed, and everyone followed with laughter.

"Thank him for the time he made a scene last year. We have proposed the reform of the box office share several times to the above, but unfortunately, the bureau just couldn't decide, saying it involved too much."

"This year, we won't let the production industry go up, we five major distribution companies will come; we only had this intention before, today sitting here, let's discuss it."

……

Lin Nan completely understood; they were going to pressure the theater chains again, this time led by the more powerful distribution companies.

After all, the production industry belongs to the upstream, the theater chains are the downstream, and as the middleman, the distribution companies have more powerful confidence for the downstream theater chains.

Because the number of films they distribute is not small, these are the lifeblood of the theater chains.

And the reason Lin Nan was called over was because of his specialty.

Lin Nan Film Industry is a leading production company in the country, high-yield, high-profit, and is a sweet pastry in the eyes of theater chains.

And he himself is the most capable commercial film director in the film circle.

"We currently have nine New Year films in our hands, this is the most direct bargaining chip..."

Han Sanping continued to speak.

Wang Changtian looked at Lin Nan and smiled apologetically.

The distribution of *Lost in Thailand* is done by Enlight, and now it has also become a bargaining chip to threaten theater chains.

Han Sanping knew Lin Nan could completely make the decision, so he was too lazy to call that "newcomer director" Xu Zheng.

Besides *Lost in Thailand*, there were eight other films such as *Back to 1942*, *The Last Supper*, *The Last Tycoon*, *The Grandmaster*, *Chinese Zodiac*, etc., totaling nine films.

"The distribution party and the production party are one body, the more the film party gets, the more the distribution party earns..."

The five companies present were not just distribution companies, but also production companies; this battle had to be fought.

"Adjust from 43% to 45%, what Zhang Weiping didn't do last year, this year our distribution party will do."

Generally speaking, the distribution party takes the box office share ratio, takes it from the production party, and the specific amount is negotiated in advance.

Anyway, the distribution cost of Lin Nan's films had always been the lowest in the industry.

Either 1% of the distributable box office, or a fixed amount directly, even so, it was still an object of competition.

It seemed that the opinions of everyone present were very unified, and in less than two hours, they reached a consensus.

"At the end of November, the New Year slot officially starts. Let's set it for mid-November to issue a 'notice' to the theater chains; at the current stage, everyone must keep it confidential."

The meaning of the word "notice" was very simple: no negotiation, no concession, representing a tough attitude and determination!

……

The meeting ended, and Lin Nan was even joked by Han Sanping:

"I know you have a good relationship with Wanda, but for today's matter, you understand."

"Sigh, understand, I don't have such a big mouth."

Lin Nan said with a sigh, knowing this, he wouldn't have come today.

Wang Changtian laughed on the side, "Discussing matters as they stand, it's all official business."

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Getting into the car, Lin Nan called Liu Qianqian.

For ordinary girls to go shopping, it's a very simple thing.

But actresses and female stars are different, it's easy to be recognized, not to mention two popular young actresses.

"Oh, so Changchang was exposed! Fine, you guys drink coffee first, I'll be there soon."

Through the phone, Lin Nan could hear Watching Shu Chang's voice, "It wasn't me, it was Qianqian..."

The two girls were recognized in the coffee shop, and then they simply drank coffee and read books there!

More than half an hour later, when Lin Nan arrived, there were actually paparazzi outside.

"Lin Dao, hello."

"Haha, you guys are openly filming now?"

Lin Nan glanced at the "Fengxing" logo and joked.

"Lin Dao is joking, but you are still one of the few celebrities in the circle who doesn't dislike us."

"In public, I don't oppose you filming, as long as you don't get too close."

Lin Nan didn't do anything wrong, so he wouldn't worry about being filmed doing anything.

……

"Here, I ordered coffee for you based on the time, only added a little bit of sugar."

At this time, there were not many people in the coffee shop, and even if they noticed a few stars, they just watched from afar or took pictures, and didn't come up to disturb them.

Liu Qianqian pushed the coffee to Lin Nan, which was ordered according to her preference; in life, she likes to be the master of Lin Nan.

"Sigh, said they were calling me out to play, but I ended up paying the bill, please reimburse it."

Watching Shu Chang glanced at Liu Qianqian and complained to Lin Nan with a hint of sarcasm, carrying teasing.

"Next time, you call her out, let her pay. Or, for the second half, I'll pay?"

"Good, I want to slaughter the big household!"

Watching Shu Chang immediately smiled, then gritted her teeth and said.

"Then tidy up and continue shopping."

Liu Qianqian stretched, her slender waist exposed. She looked at Lin Nan and said sweetly.

In the evening, photos of Lin Nan, Liu Qianqian, and Watching Shu Chang shopping appeared online.

This group of people from Fengxing really followed them from afar, not polite at all!

"Lin Dao is so miserable, properly a background board, carrying bags!"

"Why do I envy Lin Dao a bit?"

"Ran there halfway? Not just carrying bags, but also swiping cards!"

……

"Friendship ended? Are you three not calling me now?"

Zhu Yawen's Weibo was posted, tagging Lin Nan and the others, attracting teasing from quite a few acquaintances in the circle.

"Lin Dao's pendant, dropped, haha!"

Luo Jin was the first to reply.

……

September ended.

*Passengers* was released for four days, the first weekend box office was 203 million, officially entering the National Day long holiday.

The production parties of several films seemed to have regained confidence, wanting to make a comeback during the National Day long holiday.

On Huayi's side, *Tai Chi 0* currently only had 30 million box office.

Yang Ying personally went into battle, shouting the declaration on Weibo that if the box office reached 400 million, she would post bikini photos, don't know what Huang Xiaoming is thinking.

Zhang Ziyi continued to hype her emotional life, her ideal had never changed: husband and children!

Fan Bingbing even threw out kissing photos with the director, two women, what's good to see?

"Lin Dao, the funds for *New Police Story 2013* have been transferred. Wanda is asking if we want to send a producer or producer over."

Lin Nan thought for a moment and shook his head.

"Forget it, this little capital doesn't need to be a big deal, I trust them."

Lin Nan remembered yesterday's matter again, and finally didn't tell Yue Jun.

"Ceng Jia registered a studio, specifically told me today, hoping that in the future..."

Lin Nan understood the meaning in Yue Jun's words; it should be that Ceng Jia had some little thoughts, still thinking about cooperating with Lin Nan Film Industry in the future.

"There is no such good thing in the world. Since you chose to leave, you have to be responsible for your decision.

Stepping out of this door, the closeness relationship changes, our resources must prioritize our own people..."

Lin Nan said without raising his head.

To be honest, he was a bit impressed by Ceng Jia, actually thinking of such an idea, she is a smart person.

Lin Nan thought of some of the company's film plans.

Since Yang Mi had decided to leave, the roles in these films would also have to consider changing people.

The roles Yang Mi could play, Zhao Liying should also be able to play; their acting paths didn't have too much conflict.

It's just that when the time comes, he still has to talk to Lu Yang and the others.

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(End of chapter)