Chapter 402: Departure

Overnight, Bona's chairman, Fatty Yu, was topped to the headlines of entertainment information by industry paparazzi.

Just because the 38-year-old Kong Que Princess was exposed to have just given birth to a daughter for him out of wedlock.

Although the woman was trying her best to "implicitly" hint that the child's biological father was Yu Dong.

But the man's attitude was completely low-key and silent.

The internet was already full of different opinions, and a large number of mocking and laughing words were nakedly running towards these two people.

"Remember this time last year, the woman was still high-profile matchmaking on a TV show?"

"Hooked up for two years? But wasn't the woman deeply involved in the 'pimping' storm before?"

"One is successful, abandoning his wife; one is for the sake of hugging a big thigh, using all means. Neither is a good thing."

"Obviously, the big boss doesn't want to take the move. It's a pity that the woman is too scheming, deliberately calculating, and succeeded!"

No matter how netizens teased and complained, or how entertainment reporters reported, the film and television circle and the entertainment circle were very quiet.

If this Kong Que Princess could really succeed in taking the position, then she would instantly jump to become the wife of a big shot in the circle.

By that time, everyone would not only be unable to despise her, but would have to go up and congratulate her.

It's just that quite a few people in the circle couldn't help but think of Yuan Li, who left Bona, and couldn't help but sigh.

This person's deeds and limelight back then were also second to none.

In public occasions such as major film festivals, she was abnormally high-profile with Fatty Yu, relying on "means" and "strength" to kill the original wife.

Now it seems that this is the Kong Que Princess picking up the leak again, which is really ironic!

Looking back at this point, no wonder she suddenly left Bona and married a foreigner; it turns out that the new person replaced the old one!

This kind of gossip news made Lin Nan feel a bit disgusted.

But Yu Dong this time will definitely become a laughingstock for people to talk about after tea and dinner in the circle, and he can't run away.

Yesterday, the Weibo photos posted for Liu Yifei's birthday made Lin Nan receive quite a few teases from people in the circle.

They were all @ teasing him, joking about when to invite him to be a cake master, and the remuneration was easy to talk about.

Even Han Jia joined in the fun on Weibo, saying that her father was about to have his 60th birthday, and asked Lin Nan if he could pre-order a cake?

Are you kidding? Is Lin Director that kind of person? Don't even think about it!

Leaning on the door of the cloakroom, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei who was choosing clothes inside, and whispered:

"Take a few more people this time."

"Mm, I will take four people, two assistants, two staff members. Didn't Tom say he would also arrange two bodyguards for me?"

Liu Yifei picked up a floral long skirt and looked at Lin Nan softly.

"That sycophant, really enough!"

Lin Nan shook his head and complained with a smile.

Looking in the mirror and comparing it on her body, Liu Yifei put the skirt back again.

"It's quite beautiful, why did you put it back?"

"I think it's a bit lacking."

Liu Yifei didn't look back, continuing to choose by herself.

Many clothes were bought and she almost never wore them, gathering dust in the cloakroom; now that she was picking them, there was no lack of freshness.

"You choose slowly, I'll go downstairs first."

"Mm, go."

Liu Yifei waved at Lin Nan, looking like don't peek at me changing clothes.

The box office of *About Time*, after reaching 501.4 million in three weeks, raked in 40 million in the fourth week.

At this point, the film's total box office had reached 541.4 million, surpassing the 534 million box office of *The Wrath of Vajra*.

The entire film circle once again sighed at the record of Lin Nan Film Industry, still so unreasonable as always.

Your performance is so stable, it makes everyone look very useless!

"There are still 3 days left this month, let's sprint."

Guo Fan understood the meaning in Lin Nan's words, doing one last online promotion.

"No problem, Lin Dao. I will notify Luo Jin and the others in a moment."

August is about to end, and the summer slot will also draw a curtain.

Just as Lin Nan said at the premiere of *About Time*.

This film really became the box office champion of the summer slot, including imported films.

However, speaking of domestic films alone, it is really hard to say.

Because only the box office and word-of-mouth of *About Time* supported the scene, saving some face.

And other domestic films?

Looking back at the box office ranking of domestic films in this summer slot, you will find it very ironic:

The second place is *Tiny Times 1*, the third is *Switch*, the fourth is *Tiny Times 2*, and the fifth is *Blind Detective*.

Among the top five, three are big bad films scolded by the entire internet, simply a joke.

The Bureau has already set the meeting time, calling filmmakers and experts in the industry to analyze this situation.

Anyway, Lin Nan has no interest in this kind of meeting; no matter how many times it is held, the problem cannot be solved.

These two days, major art colleges have officially started school one after another.

In the media, there are many new faces in the three major colleges.

Things like "Little Fan Bingbing", "Little Zhang Ziyi", "Little Liu Yifei" emerge one after another, making people in the circle feel funny.

But this kind of hype method, although old-fashioned, really works well, and can always attract a lot of attention and bring topic degree.

Speaking of Han Sanping, he is really exhausted.

Even if he retires at the end of September, he still didn't soften his hand when arranging the screen share of imported films in the first half of the year.

Films like *Jurassic Park 3D* are clearly aimed at the student group, and the goal is very clear, which is the summer slot.

But Han San Ye is also very cunning; you want the summer slot, right? I'll give it to you.

Released in late August, it is also the summer slot, no problem.

It's just that most students will be busy with school opening matters, which can't blame others.

But even so, the box office of this *Jurassic Park 3D* is still very strong.

In the first week of release, which is the fourth week of August, it raked in 200 million box office, and then the daily box office was cut in half and cut again by the school opening!

"Complained?"

Lin Nan was helping Liu Yifei pack her luggage, and then received Wang Changtian's call.

The film *My Old Classmate*, written and directed by Gao Xiaosong, has wrapped up, and is preparing to hold a press conference.

Lin Nan has no interest in this, but heard other things.

"Hollywood producers, when accepting interviews with official media, said that our competent departments are always deliberately targeting imported blockbusters."

"And they specifically emphasized that in some good slots, China Film always squeezes out imported blockbusters, or only gives opportunities to some small-to-medium budget imported films.

They took *Jurassic Park 3D* as an example, hahaha..."

Hearing this, Lin Nan wanted to laugh; the official never admitted that there was any "domestic film protection month," it was all slander.

"Then Chairman Han's side, how is it?"

He is more curious about Han Sanping's reaction.

"In the past, he would still put on a show and respond one or two sentences. But at this point, he is about to retire, so he must be too lazy to pay attention, hehe..."

Before Lin Nan could answer, Wang Changtian sighed again:

"It's just that I don't know if La Chairman, who takes office in October, will be as fierce as Chairman Han?"

The thing Wang Changtian is worried about is probably what the entire film circle is worried about.

All along, quite a few people in the circle have been scolding Han Sanping's domineering behavior behind his back.

In resisting Hollywood, Old Han is even not a human inside and outside, offending the outside, and being said by people in the circle that he didn't do it thoroughly enough.

But this kind of thing, where is there any "thorough" talk, it is all trying to balance, thinking of ways to favor domestic films.

Now that he is about to retire, most people think of Han Sanping's benefits and start to worry.

"Forget it, let's make the worst plan..."

"Mm, that's what I said."

Lin Nan didn't chat much; he still had work on his hands.

Liu Yifei pushed a suitcase to the courtyard, and Lin Nan and his assistant brought the other three boxes out.

Three cars had been waiting at the villa entrance for nearly two hours.

"Take care of yourself after entering the crew."

Liu Xiaoli exhorted her biological daughter on the side, Liu Yifei nodded from time to time, saying "Mm".

Miss Liu's appearance today is still youthful and beautiful.

The hem of the white t-shirt on her upper body is knotted, and between the high-waisted loose ripped jeans and canvas shoes, a touch of white ankle is exposed.

The baseball cap presses on a head of pitch-black long hair, and the diamond necklace on her neck shines in the sun.

If she puts on the wine-red sunglasses in her hand, it will be even more beautiful.

"I know, Mom."

Liu Yifei smiled and shook Liu Xiaoli's hand, as if coquettish.

"In two days, I am also preparing to return to your grandmother's place."

Looking at her daughter, Liu Xiaoli said dotingly, and then exhorted Lin Nan:

"The nanny will cook on time; if you don't eat at home, remember to say hello to her."

"Mm, I know, Auntie."

The luggage was all loaded, and Liu Yifei also put on sunglasses and got into Lin Nan's car.

"Mom, I'm leaving."

"Mm, go."

Three cars drove out of the villa area and set off for the airport.

In the car at the front, there were only Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

"Remember, come to visit the crew."

Liu Yifei, sitting in the passenger seat, hadn't even arrived at the airport, and started to remind Lin Nan.

"Rest assured, I will definitely go to visit the crew. By the way, if there is anything in the crew, go directly to Nolan..."

Lin Nan exhorted everything he thought of in one go.

Liu Yifei listened very seriously on the side, with a smile on her face and some reluctance, nodding constantly.

Another hour or so, the group finally arrived at the place.

Nolan said to arrive on September 1st, but he couldn't really be stuck at this time.

So Liu Yifei's flight was specially advanced by one day, taking off at 12:40 PM.

"Caught a big fish!"

The reporters around the airport were instantly excited.

Liu Yifei stayed in Lin Nan's arms for a long time, and didn't pay attention to the reporters with long guns and short cannons not far away.

"Go in quickly, haha."

"Do you want me to go to the waiting hall so early?"

Liu Yifei punched Lin Nan and pouted slightly.

The luggage had already been brought in by two staff members, and there were two assistants waiting on the side, by the way, blocking the reporters.

"No, you ate breakfast late, and you won't be short of food on the first-class cabin later. I have to hurry up and replenish a little."

Lin Nan joked, and asked her to touch his stomach.

"Hahaha... alright, I'm going in."

Liu Yifei instantly laughed, greeting the two assistants on the side.

It was really one step and three look-backs, for a full two or three minutes, before Lin Nan couldn't see the figures of Liu Yifei and the three.

At this time, several reporters surrounded Lin Nan.

"Lin Dao, is Yifei going to the crew?"

"Right, *Interstellar* is about to start filming!"

Lin Nan didn't hide it; news would come out from Hollywood in two days anyway.

Hearing this, the eyes of several people instantly lit up.

"Lin Dao, will *About Time* hold a celebration banquet?"

"After today, the film will officially be off the screen, early September."

While talking, Lin Nan also glanced at the billboards around the airport; it was *The Great Gatsby*, officially released in the mainland today.

He was in a good mood, so he answered a few more questions, until Lin Nan's stomach growled for the first time, and the reporters thanked him and left.

There were three cars when he came, but now only Lin Nan's one was left, and the other two returned to Red Star Dock.

"Find a place to eat, where to go?"

Just as Lin Nan was whispering in his mouth, preparing to get in the car, a voice came from not far behind him, looking a bit surprised.

"Brother Lin, is it really you?"

Lin Nan turned his head subconsciously, it was really a coincidence.

"Lin Dao, seeing you right after getting off the plane, it's really fate, haha..."

Jing Tian was smiling, looking at Lin Nan, beside her was Lu Zheng, and four staff members pushing several suitcases, they walked over.

"It's quite a coincidence. Where did you come back from?"

Just after asking, Lin Nan regretted it; where else could Jing Tian come back from? Must be the crew.

"Brother Lin, *From Vegas to Macau* has wrapped up."

"Just right, I think Lin Dao hasn't eaten at this time either. I'll be the host, shall we go together?"

Lu Zheng didn't ask what Lin Nan was doing at the airport, but directly issued an invitation.

By some stroke of luck, Lin Nan actually nodded.

"Haha, just right, there is a matter, can ask Lin Dao to advise..." Lu Zheng said with a smile.

The efficiency of the media is always surprisingly high; in less than half an hour, entertainment news came out.

"Liu Yifei took four assistants, boarded the plane today, and headed to the *Interstellar* crew."

"Lin Dao Nan revealed that the Hollywood-controlled, Christopher Nolan-directed *Interstellar* will officially start filming in early September..."

"Lin Dao Nan drove to send Liu Yifei to the airport, the two embraced intimately for several minutes, reluctant to separate..."

"*Interstellar* is a Hollywood top-level sci-fi blockbuster, with an investment as high as 170 million US dollars; this will be the second cooperation between Christopher Nolan and Liu Yifei

News on the internet spread very quickly, including photos of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, images of the two leaning against each other.

Media reports forced actresses in the circle to recall the matter of "Interstellar."

A sci-fi blockbuster produced by Warner, directed by Nolan, with an investment of 170 million US dollars!

While everyone is envious and bitter, what else can they do?

They can only sigh, and then look around to see if there is a second Lin Nan in the circle.

(End of chapter)