Chapter 314: November, Golden Horse

Everyone online is scolding the new version of *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*, and Lin Nan curiously took a glance.

Good fellow, it really is thunderous, almost blinding his eyes.

The South Korean Duan Yu is sleazy, like a greasy nouveau riche, and a bit effeminate, while Wang Yuyan is like a village girl.

Comparing the two, the temperament even has a bit of gender reversal.

In just half a day, the first two versions of Wang Yuyan were pushed to the top of entertainment news headlines by a large number of netizens.

The messages and comments are all nostalgia and recollection.

A large number of audience members are complaining and scolding the current Jin Yong dramas, saying the more they are remade, the trashier they get.

Not only is the casting of *Demi-Gods* a mess, but the adaptation of *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* is even more outrageous; Linghu Chong is actually having an ambiguous relationship with Dongfang Bubai!

Lin Nan spent quite a while online scrolling through Liu Qianqian's stills; back then, Miss Liu still had some baby fat, giving people a soft and glutinous feeling, but don't be fooled by the appearance, just like Lin Nan...

"Lin Dao, is the premiere of *Lost in Thailand* still going to be held?"

Yue Jun knocked on the door and walked in. The revenue sharing dispute has ended, and these things can already be considered.

"Then let's hold it, set it for the 29th. Let everyone have some fun together."

Lin Nan said with a pointed meaning.

This time is also the day when *Back to 1942* and *The Last Supper* are officially released.

"Okay."

"In addition, you can arrange for personnel to go to Golden Horse in advance."

November can be said to have let *Cold War* eat and drink to its fill.

Right time, right place, and right people; this movie has it all.

Released for half a month, no competitors, the screening rate has been maintained at around 35%, and the box office has exceeded 200 million!

*Tai Chi 2* was beaten, finishing with 79.2 million box office; *New Mama, Love Me Once Again* barely climbed to 20 million and is still struggling.

*Cold War* is already the highest box office record for a Hong Kong police and gangster film in the mainland to date.

Not until today's official release of *Life of Pi* could it be considered to have curbed *Cold War*'s screening rate and audience numbers.

Lin Nan tidied up the script on the table, preparing to leave the company.

Liu Qianqian's phone call was already urging; they had an appointment for lunch. In the afternoon, Lin Nan still had to go see *Life of Pi* with her, plus that lightbulb Shu Chang.

Huang Sect Leader abruptly made the headlines, but it wasn't good news.

Two days ago, Yang Ying and Li Fei'er were tearing each other apart online, making a huge fuss.

Misfortunes never come singly; today he also had an accident on the film crew.

While filming, the wire snapped, and he fell down, resulting in a comminuted fracture of two toes; a bit unlucky.

Now, it is estimated that the film crew of Bona's *The White Haired Witch* will have to stop work for a while.

When Lin Nan, Liu Qianqian, and Shu Chang left the cinema, there was still a long queue outside.

No surprise, the reputation of this movie is going to explode; it's really very good. Especially on the IMAX 3D giant screen, the 3D effect is very obvious.

"Today's box office might be ordinary, but it is expected that starting tomorrow, *Life of Pi*'s daily box office will soar in a straight line."

Lin Nan couldn't help but evaluate.

The New Year slot is a place of four battles, very cruel; movies with poor quality are hard to survive.

Under the siphon effect of head films, there won't be any space left for trash films.

"By the way, start preparing luggage tomorrow."

Lin Nan was driving and said to the two girls in the back.

"Are we preparing to set off?"

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang asked back immediately, looking a bit excited.

"Yes. After going back in a while, call Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin; we just need to arrive on the day of the opening ceremony, no need to be early."

Originally, Lin Nan was thinking of arriving a day or two before the closing ceremony.

But after thinking carefully, he changed his mind; after all, he has eight nominations, and if it looks too dismissive, the media will write nonsense again.

People, once they have achievements, they get carried away.

*Lost in Thailand* is about to be released, and Xu Zheng has made a lace news.

Reported by the media, he spent seven or eight hours in a hotel with a female college student from the Central Academy of Drama.

Quite a few media outlets even ran to Lin Nan Film's Weibo to ask if this was hype for the movie?

"Tell him to calm down; the company's movies don't need this kind of attention."

Lin Nan said to Yue Jun.

Every day is some broken thing; Xu Zheng's explanation on Weibo was that the girl was his student, and he had tutored her in acting classes before, nothing messy.

"Lin Dao, maybe it's not hype, hehe..."

Yue Jun smiled maliciously.

"I didn't say it was hype either."

Lin Nan raised his head to look at Yue Jun and complained angrily:

"One is a senior actor, a newly promoted commercial film director; the other is a female college student at the Central Academy of Drama.

What kind of business needs to be chatted about for seven or eight hours? Is it film casting? Or tutoring homework?"

This kind of thing is too common in the circle; after all these years, Lin Nan is a bit unfazed. Among the classmates, isn't there a Jiang Yiyan?

"Okay, I'll go remind him in a while, keep a low profile."

Yue Jun's tone carried teasing, joking.

Lin Nan nodded and didn't say anything more.

He is thinking about the invitation Huayi sent. The time for the press conference was chosen really well; if it were a few days later, Lin Nan would be at Golden Horse.

After 4 years, Zhou Xingchi brought another movie, and it's still a *Journey to the West* theme.

This film press conference made the entire film circle look sideways.

You have to know that *A Chinese Odyssey* has been deeply rooted in people's hearts after more than ten years of precipitation.

Even Liu Zhenwei has used this to stir-fry cold rice several times. Not to mention Zhou Xingchi coming to touch this theme, the attention will only be higher!

Shaking his head, Lin Nan looked at Yue Jun:

"Forget it, I won't go to Huayi's invitation. You and Director Jiang just go one of you."

"They specifically invited you, hoping Lin Dao could be present."

"No interest. First, I have no intersection with Zhou Xingchi, and second, for Huayi's activity this time, several big companies probably won't go; after all, they backstabbed teammates two days ago and became turncoats."

As he spoke, Lin Nan thought of Han Sanping.

The nickname "Mountain-Sitting Vulture" isn't called for nothing; being publicly rebelled against by subordinates, I guess that person in charge of the New Trunk Line will have to be transferred.

It's all for collective work, isn't it the same working anywhere? Changing a position is still work, doesn't delay continuing to shine and heat!

In the country, film crews began to prepare to set off one after another.

Quite a few stars keen on the red carpet, or invited guests, are also posting news about going to Golden Horse.

"*New Police Story 2013*, held the opening ceremony in the capital today."

"Jackie Chan, Jing Tian, Liu Ye, and other main creators accepted interviews, and all three producers have arrived."

"Leaders of relevant departments expressed support on the spot..."

Lin Nan went to attend the opening ceremony of *New Police Story 2013*; after all, he invested 30 million.

This is also his first time seeing all the actors; there are quite a few old faces on the screen.

"Maybe because I am an action film actor, I have a kind of affection for similar actors, especially young action actors."

Jackie Chan said, and introduced the one on the side to Lin Nan, "Wu Yue, like Li Lianjie and Zhao Wenzhuo, a Wu Ying-level athlete."

"Lin Dao, hello, I am Wu Yue, hope to have the opportunity to participate in your company's movies in the future."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded, "You acted in *A Deadly Secret* with Changchang, I know."

Wu Yue on the opposite side was stunned; he originally thought Lin Nan would have an impression of last year's *Journey to the West*, after all, he played the Monkey King, and the popularity was not small.

But the result Lin Nan mentioned was *A Deadly Secret*; thinking of the relationship between Shu Chang and Lin Nan, Liu Qianqian, he understood.

"Yes, I cooperated with Shu Chang on that play, it's been almost ten years, she is developing much better than me now, ashamed..."

"There are fewer and fewer action film actors who can fight now, Lin Dao can give a chance in the future." Jackie Chan inserted a sentence at the right time.

Lin Nan looked at the two in front of him and nodded with a smile: "Of course no problem, if there is a chance in the future."

"Thank you, Lin Dao. This is my contact information..."

Lin Nan took a business card and didn't say anything more.

"This year's Golden Horse Awards ceremony, I will also go as a guest. Lin Dao, let's see each other there."

Jackie Chan's words were a bit sudden; isn't this opening ceremony a bit too early? Just started filming for two days, and the lead actor goes to participate in the Golden Horse Awards, leaving the film crew hanging?

But thinking of Jackie Chan lowering his salary so much, Lin Nan understood; this little thing doesn't count for anything.

"She was sent over by the Hong Kong team; if Lin Dao has an opinion, then replace her?"

Ye Ning stood in front of Lin Nan, looking at Nazha in the distance.

He knew this girl had once turned down Yue Jun and chose to sign with Tang Ren.

Lin Nan shook his head and asked back with a chuckle: "President Ye, am I the kind of person who would make things difficult for a little girl?"

"Of course not. Lin Dao is a top big director, how could he care about a little girl; these are all trivial matters." Ye Ning teased with a smile.

The news of *Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons* came out, scheduled for Spring Festival.

Wang Zhonglei has more confidence in this movie than Zhou Xingchi himself.

At the press conference, Wang Zhonglei even shouted the bold words of pulling *Bad Genius* down from the first place on the Chinese film box office list.

These words sounded exciting, but it wasn't what industry insiders cared about most.

What everyone is most interested in is Huayi revealing that they are negotiating a gamble with Zhou Xingchi, the general direction being the higher the box office, the more Zhou Xingchi gets.

Huayi is the largest investor in this movie and can indeed make this decision.

Everyone is also very curious, how will it be gambled?

Don't know when it started, a law appeared in the film and television circle!

That is, as long as a movie with a "Journey to the West" theme appears, it will definitely not lack the figure of the Six-Teacher.

"What 'love you for ten thousand years', 'ten thousand years is too long, seize the day', these are all blasphemy and defilement of the great masterpiece *Journey to the West*!"

"Adaptation cannot be random; this kind of behavior of trampling on masterpieces must stop immediately, film companies must apologize to the national audience..."

"Strong protest! Cinema chains must never screen this kind of dross movie..."

For the Six-Teacher who is jumping up and down, people in the circle have always paid little attention, and this time is the same.

However, it is very lively online, divided into two camps.

"Support Six-Teacher, this is trampling on masterpieces, either Sun Wukong falling in love, or Tang Seng falling in love... teaching children bad things."

"Filming Journey to the West theme movies is not wrong, the mistake is that Huayi and Zhou Xingchi didn't pay the copyright fee to Six-Teacher! Hahaha..."

"He is everywhere, as if *Journey to the West* was written by him!"

"If this continues, he won't be able to keep his reputation in his later years!"

"Do you know whose photo is hanging in Wu Cheng'en's former residence?"

"Six-Teacher has the final interpretation right to *Journey to the West*!"

In a blink of an eye, it was time to set off.

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang both have two big suitcases. Inside are their respective daily necessities; actresses are just this troublesome.

Only Lin Nan has one suitcase, but half of it is Miss Liu's things.

Several assistants came over in the morning and have been waiting.

Who let the two girls sleep in; fortunately, it's an 11 o'clock flight.

The suitcases were neatly put into the trunk one by one, and everyone prepared to set off.

"Mom, we are setting off."

"Hmm, looking forward to all five of you having a harvest. Lin Nan, take good care of them both."

Liu Xiaoli had a smile on her face, instructing warmly.

"Rest assured, Auntie."

Lin Nan and the three waved at Liu Xiaoli, got into the second car, and several assistants in the first car.

Until the two cars completely disappeared from view, Liu Xiaoli turned and walked into the villa.

Capital Airport.

Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin came early, chewing gum outside, waiting for people. Beside them are their respective assistants.

Quite a few people coming and going noticed them, and some even wanted to come over for an autograph and a group photo.

Both of them didn't refuse anyone. Because Lin Nan once warned them, treat serious reporters in a friendly way.

Perhaps there is no benefit, but there will definitely be no harm.

"I am also a person with a girlfriend, but I am not as dawdling as him..."

Luo Jin smiled helplessly on the side, the corners of his mouth twitching from time to time.

He even admired Zhu Yawen a bit, teasing Lin Nan like this in front of reporters, won't he be "banned"?

"That is unhurried, not dawdling." Luo Jin corrected.

"Okay, okay, Old Luo is right, unhurried..."

Zhu Yawen changed his words with a smile, because he saw Lin Nan and the others get off the two cars.

A group of reporters instantly surrounded them.

"Lin Dao, Qianqian, do you have confidence in this Golden Horse trip?"

"Man proposes, God disposes." Lin Nan replied with a smile.

"What about Qianqian? Didn't get an award last time in Cannes, fans all felt sorry for you."

"Thank you, I will work hard this time."

"Shu Chang, you going to Golden Horse this time..."

Several people joined up and quickened their pace inside.

Because quite a few pedestrians crowded over, wanting group photos and autographs; if blocked here, the influence wouldn't be good.

"I report, Old Zhu just said bad things in front of the media. Hmm, said you are getting more and more dawdling."

"Go, you also became a turncoat?"

"Stop, I have always stood with Lin Dao and Producer Liu."

Lin Nan looked at these two bickering, just treating it as watching a joke. He absolutely won't admit that it was because Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang slept in.

On the contrary, Miss Liu and Shu Chang snorted coldly at Zhu Yawen and stopped paying attention, indicating they were very angry.

"It's really a coincidence, to be able to see the *Mystery of the Fucheng* film crew in the waiting hall."

Luo Jin had sharp eyes and saw Lou Ye and the four immediately; they had just come in.

Zhu Yawen smiled helplessly and walked over first; Lin Nan and others could ignore them, but he couldn't.

He also played a supporting role in *Mystery of the Fucheng*, so he had to go over and say hello.

"Let's go, we still have this bit of etiquette." Lin Nan said softly.

"Director Lou."

"Lin Dao, Qianqian."

"Lin Dao, hello, I am Hao Lei."

"Lin Dao, I am Qin Hao."

Lin Nan shook hands with Qin Hao and Hao Lei; both are good actors.

Especially Qin Hao, who is a classmate with Chen Minghao, Zeng Li, and Mei Ting.

After the two film crews said hello, they separated. They weren't familiar anyway, and they were opponents.

The group boarded the plane and flew to Golden Horse.

The media's efficiency is very high, and the news has already appeared online.

"*Bad Genius* film crew, sets off for Golden Horse today."

"Lin Dao says, man proposes, God disposes. Liu Qianqian cheers for herself..."

"Zhu Yawen complains about the director and producer, being too dawdling... after graduating for many years, classmate friendship is not reduced from back then."

"*Mystery of the Fucheng* film crew, heads to Golden Horse."

Quite a few people in the mainland noticed the news and had their own thoughts.

"If it weren't for striving for the Oscar nomination quota, *Back to 1942* wouldn't have abandoned the Golden Horse registration opportunity, as a result..."

Thinking of this, Feng Xiaogang was full of anger.

In his view, Chen Kaige's *Caught in the Web* is far inferior to his *Back to 1942*.

In the final analysis, it's still a background issue. Zhang Yimou got international influence by strength, Feng Xiaogang is convinced!

But Chen Kaige?

After *Farewell My Concubine*, for so many years, what works can be taken out?

But just so, he was able to get the Oscar nomination quota several times, which is ridiculous!

"Lin Dao, Qianqian, give some strength, pack the awards back..."

Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin, Jing Tian, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Zhou Xun... Ning Hao and a large number of people in the circle sent blessings one after another.

The weather is good, and the sky outside is blue.

The three-hour flight is not long.

Lin Nan and others didn't plan to rest, but chatted in the first-class cabin, or enjoyed the scenery outside the window.

"Luo Jin, how is that *About Time* of yours filming? It's been almost a month, right?" Zhu Yawen asked curiously.

"It's okay, first love, true love, good luck with women, and reversing time again and again, doing it all over again." Luo Jin mocked himself.

"Then you can grasp it, maybe among the cooperating actors, there is one suitable for you." Lin Nan teased.

Talking about this topic, several people instantly became energetic.

"Forget it, except for Reba who plays my sister in your company, others are either married or have owners."

"Those with owners, the man might not be a good match, believe in your own charm. I think Tang Yan and you are quite a match, didn't you have rumors before?"

Zhu Yawen changed the subject and set the tone.

These words made Lin Nan give a thumbs up, teasing with a smile: "Old Zhu's mouth, if one day... have to give a big red envelope."

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang also covered their mouths and kept laughing; big men acting as matchmakers!

Three hours passed quickly, and the plane landed in Taiwan.

A group of ten people, including assistants, pushed their suitcases out of the airport.

This is Lin Nan's second time coming here; the first time was 9 years ago, when he got two trophies here.

"Lin Dao."

Following the call, Lin Nan saw the people the company sent over in advance, eight strong men.

At the same time, many media outlets had already aimed their lenses over.

"Hand the suitcases to them." Lin Nan instructed.

"This feels very safe."

Looking at the eight people on the side, Zhu Yawen teased.

This should be Lin Nan's first big show, six of the latest Mercedes-Benz models were parked outside the airport. The group got in the cars and headed straight for Yilan County, Taiwan.

Some Taiwan media around the airport hadn't reacted yet, a bit slow.

"Is that the mainland Golden Lion director?"

"Ignorant, besides Lin Dao, who else could it be? Don't recognize Lin Dao, don't you recognize Liu Qianqian?"

A reporter from Sina complained about his peers here.

"Yes, the woman holding hands with that young director just now is Liu Qianqian!"

Unlike Lin Nan who is a behind-the-scenes film person, Liu Qianqian's TV dramas still have some influence here, not to mention those few movies.

In less than half an hour, the news here came out.

"Golden Lion Lin Dao Nan, accompanied by the four leads of *Bad Genius*, arrived at Golden Horse today."

"*Bad Genius* film crew, luxurious lineup, all first-line or even super first-line."

In the first car, it was Lin Nan, Liu Qianqian, and Shu Chang, plus their own employee acting as the driver.

"The phone call came, news is quite well-informed."

Lin Nan looked at his phone and teased.

"Pick it up quickly." Liu Qianqian urged.

"Brother Hua, I just landed half an hour ago, and your call came, haha..."

"There are quite a few reporters at the airport; whoever comes can't escape their lenses. After arriving in a while, let's have a meal.

According to the rules, after the opening ceremony, I can't see you guys, have to wait until the afternoon of the closing ceremony."

"No problem."

Hanging up the phone, under the gaze of Liu Qianqian and others, Lin Nan made another call.

"Sister Wenli, it's me..."

Ten minutes later, Lin Nan hung up the phone again.

Liu Qianqian and Shu Chang were both looking at him; Lin Nan smiled and said: "What's wrong, do I have flowers on my face?"

"No, chatting with Teacher Jiang Wenli about *Blind Mountain* on the phone at this time, this movie has passed for almost 8 years?"

"Chatting about this is just right, otherwise, should we chat about *Bad Genius*?" Lin Nan asked back with a chuckle.

"Actually, chatting about anything is fine; the most important thing is that this call was made, she answered, and chatted for more than ten minutes."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Qianqian and said seriously.

There is no weak movie that can go to the end, but there is only that one award, and the competition result is produced within a hair's breadth.

Lin Nan doesn't count on others to help, but at least, he doesn't hope to be stabbed in the back.

Some things don't need Liu Qianqian to understand; Lin Nan understands is enough, she can happily be her actress and producer.

The two girls nodded as if they understood, and didn't say anything more.

The car arrived at Yilan County all the way, and they could already see a large number of promotional posters and banners.

Stopping at the hotel entrance, Lin Nan and Liu Qianqian and others got out of the car, and met Li An and Liu Dehua face to face. Beside them were quite a few Chinese filmmakers and media reporters.

"Welcome Lin Dao and Qianqian to Golden Horse, hard work on the journey."

Quite a few filmmakers and reporters suddenly realized at this moment.

Being able to be greeted personally by Li An and Liu Dehua, it really isn't an ordinary person.

It's the youngest Golden Lion director in the mainland, a big shot in the film and television circle.

"Li Dao, Brother Hua."

"Li Dao, Brother Hua."

Lin Nan and Liu Qianqian greeted. Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and others followed behind, greeting.

"Let's go, said I would treat Lin Dao to coffee at Golden Horse; let's have a welcome banquet first." Li An teased.

"Then we won't be polite; the box office of Li Dao's *Life of Pi* is exploding, haha..."

Chatting and laughing, Lin Nan took Liu Qianqian, plus Shu Chang and others, into the hotel together.

Eight nominations, I haven't decided on the specific awards yet; any suggestions?

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