Chapter 405

Huayi's actions attracted the attention of the entire film and television circle, naturally including Lin Nan, a shareholder.

The brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei spent 252 million to buy 70% of Zhang Guoli's company's equity.

Since then, Zhang Guoli signed with Huayi, and his company was completely merged into Huayi, becoming a part of the Huayi Group, seemingly boarding a giant ship.

I heard that this was the result of Feng Xiaogang bridging the gap between the two sides.

Otherwise, Zhang Guoli, who was doing well as the boss of a film and television company, wouldn't have suddenly signed with Huayi.

Of course, it is also possible that it is indeed as Zhang Guoli said.

He felt that he was old, and his method of burying his head in hard work couldn't keep up with the times, so he accepted Huayi's olive branch.

The circle is very optimistic about this cooperation between Huayi and Zhang Guoli.

Because Zhang Guoli's company is very strong in the field of TV drama production, and has produced many well-received works over the years.

It can be seen from Huayi's stock price jumping up upon hearing the news that this is indeed good news.

However, these are all superficial; Lin Nan is more concerned about the gambling agreement between Huayi and Zhang Guoli.

"Old Zhang looks like he made money, but there is a risk, although the risk looks small right now. But Huayi will never lose..."

As a shareholder, according to the rules, the Wang brothers must definitely notify Lin Nan about this matter.

This gambling content is very interesting.

After Zhang Guoli got 252 million in cash, he had to buy back 150 million worth of Huayi stock, which cannot be sold for 3 years.

In addition, within the 5-year gambling period, starting from the first year, which is this year, Zhang Guoli's company's after-tax profit must reach 30 million, and increase year by year thereafter.

If within 5 years, the profit of any year is lower than that year's number, then Zhang Guoli has to pay out of his own pocket to make up for it!

Gambling, gambling, what is gambled is a future.

Once the bet is signed, a good actor can no longer pick scripts, and under pressure, he will gradually lower the threshold and look towards money.

"Yes, I'm very sorry. Actually, when I graduated from graduate school, the school asked me about staying at the school.

Last year, they also came to talk to me, and not long ago, Director Tian talked to me again. In principle, I have already agreed."

The person on the other end of the phone laughed immediately upon hearing this from Lin Nan.

"No wonder last time, you had a hesitant look; it seems I interrupted your words, too rash.

Fine, since there is no fate, then I can't force you. If there are suitable movie opportunities in the future, I hope you can consider the actors from the Central Academy of Drama; they are all very good."

"That is for sure; everyone in the industry knows that the Central Academy of Drama produces actors. Several of my movies were acted by seniors from the Central Academy of Drama."

"The Central Academy of Drama produces actors, that's what they say, but in the end, isn't it still the directors from the Beijing Film Academy who give the opportunities? Don't you think? Haha..."

Lin Nan politely flattered him, but the other party replied with this, and he really didn't know how to answer.

The country has a director-centered system, and actors are indeed subject to directors.

This is also the reason why although actors from the Central Academy of Drama are better than those from the Beijing Film Academy in terms of reputation, the Central Academy of Drama has always been suppressed by the Beijing Film Academy in the circle.

"Having a clear reply is enough, I won't delay your time, looking forward to your next visit to the Central Academy of Drama for casting."

"Okay."

After ending the call, Lin Nan still felt a bit sentimental.

"If I had gone to the Central Academy of Drama back then, what would the situation be now?"

This thought popped up in Lin Nan's mind involuntarily, but it was thrown away by him the next second.

Because if that were really the case, maybe he would be another Lin Nan now.

As for the people around him, he doesn't know if it would still be Liu Yifei. Even more, there might really be a forest around him.

For the film circle, several big directors are going to film new movies in the second half of this year.

The previous casting also once made actors in the industry flock to it.

The first is John Woo; "The Crossing" has been filming for more than two months, and even some roles are about to wrap up.

Now, the second big director has finally started work.

Major news media have given considerable space to report on this matter, and both inside and outside the circle are paying attention.

"Since 'The Flowers of War,' the two Zhangs have parted ways, and it has been nearly two years since then."

"It is reported that Director Zhang Yimou is still asking Zhang Weiping for the overdue pay and box office share, while the latter is nowhere to be found, hiding."

"Director Zhang Yimou's comeback work 'Coming Home' officially started filming today."

"Facing reporters' questions, Gong Li did not avoid the past with Director Zhang Yimou, stating directly that the two are now old friends, better than relatives."

After Lin Nan scrolled through the news for a while, he didn't pay attention anymore.

He casually spread out the script on his desk.

To be precise, this cannot be considered a script, it can only be said to be a script outline, or more inclined to a detailed outline.

"Three years, almost four years, right?"

This movie detailed outline has been put aside for almost 4 years.

Lin Nan got up and left the office.

"Lin Dao, is there anything?" The assistant reacted quickly and asked.

"Notify Director Lu Yang and ask him to come to the company, right now."

"Okay, I will contact Director Lu immediately."

After speaking, Lin Nan returned to the office to wait for people.

The outside world is very lively; following Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, many people in the circle have responded to the "invitation" of the Central Academy of Drama.

There are many who declined for various reasons, but there are also those who accepted.

Although Jiang Wen is far away in Venice, he also posted on Weibo to make a public statement.

He didn't count as accepting, nor did he count as refusing, but chose a compromise.

He will be a guest lecturer, the kind without a position or salary.

In his words, it's just repaying his alma mater.

But based on Lin Nan's understanding of him, what "repaying his alma mater" might also be mixed with a suspicion of showing off.

When he has time and mood, he goes to give a lecture; when he is not in the mood, he doesn't go, focusing on coming and going at any time, without losing his style!

While waiting for people, Lin Nan looked at the news again.

Unknowingly, he hadn't waited for Lu Yang, but waited for a call from Han Sanping.

He answered the phone and joked: "Chairman Han, don't tell me you have work matters to find me?"

"You kid are deliberately teasing me, right?"

"Haha, dare not, dare not, just joking with you. You don't have many days left until retirement, you should be very relaxed recently, right?"

"It is quite relaxed, coming to China Film every day to sit, drink tea and read newspapers, and then continue to drink tea and continue to read newspapers, at most going to the restaurant and restroom a few times.

This life, I used to yearn for it, hehe..."

Han Sanping's tone couldn't be heard as "yearning," but rather a bit of complaining and depression.

Without waiting for Lin Nan to speak, Han Sanping sighed again:

"Sigh. Although there is still more than half a month before official retirement, all the work is being handled by La Peikang. The door is crowded, and it's also there."

Good heavens, Lin Nan actually heard a feeling of a hero in his twilight years, but also an old steed in the stable.

"You are just not used to it for a while. If you ask me, after retiring this month, you can directly open a company, and we will make it bigger and stronger again..."

"What did you say?"

"Me? I said, make it bigger and stronger?"

"The previous sentence."

"Open a company?" Lin Nan said softly.

"Open a company... open a company? There is something to do!"

Lin Nan could hear the sound of slapping the thigh over the phone.

"I can open a company for Jia'nu, and I will hang it under her name..."

At this moment, Lin Nan felt a bit sentimental; Old Han really thinks about everything for his "leaky cotton-padded jacket."

"By the way, your pay and Senior Sister Han's, I am holding them, and will pay them to Senior Sister Han uniformly next month."

"I know, you have a heart. Calling you today, one is because I am bored, and the other is a private matter.

The time has been set, it is the 1st of next month, and no invitations will be sent out; the location will be notified at the end of the month."

Lin Nan understood what Han Sanping was talking about. It was his retirement and 60th birthday banquet.

"Okay, I will definitely arrive on time. But Yifei, it might be hanging."

"It doesn't matter, you bring her share, haha..."

Chatting with Han Sanping for a while was just to pass the time.

It is probably difficult to find someone like Lin Nan in the circle; his status is very high, but relatively speaking, he is also very young.

It just so happens that he can talk to Han Sanping, joke, and banter; others can't do it.

Lu Yang arrived at the company on time.

"From the time I received the call to entering the company, it was exactly one hour."

After entering Lin Nan's office, Lu Yang opened the refrigerator on his own, took a bottle of mineral water while talking, and then sat down.

"Lin Dao, suddenly calling me to the company, what's the matter?"

"Here, take a look."

Lin Nan pushed the script forward, and Lu Yang picked it up.

The next moment, his eyes widened.

"'Brotherhood of Blades' sequel?"

After speaking, he hurriedly flipped through it.

"Not a sequel. If according to the timeline, the story of this script happens before 'Brotherhood of Blades,' it is considered the second part of the 'Brotherhood of Blades' series."

"Only a detailed outline?" Lu Yang looked up and asked.

"Yes, it is a detailed outline, but the characters and story context are very clear and perfect. You only need to go back and fill in and polish it a little bit." Lin Nan said with a light laugh.

"I originally thought that 'Brotherhood of Blades' broke 500 million, so I should take a good rest?

Now, Lin Dao, you are really cruel, just like putting contraband in front of an addict!"

Lu Yang looked at Lin Nan, looking tangled, but also a bit excited.

"This script detailed outline was written together with 'Brotherhood of Blades' back then, put aside for four years, and now it is handed to you."

Lin Nan leaned on the chair, showing his attitude of being a hands-off boss.

"No problem, I will finish perfecting it before the end of the year, as perfect as possible. This is my first series film!"

Lu Yang lowered his head again, browsing the script as if obsessed, muttering:

"Embroidered Uniform Guard, I don't want to change the core Zhang Zhen, others..."

Speaking of this, Lu Yang hesitated and asked a question, "Lin Dao?"

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

"There is a female lead in this script, so should we still use Yang Mi?"

To be honest, Lu Yang really wanted to keep as many of the original cast as possible, but he also understood that Yang Mi is no longer an artist of the company.

Although when filming "Brotherhood of Blades" back then, Yang Mi was also not an artist of the company.

But times have changed, and it is completely different.

Lu Yang looked at Lin Nan, waiting for his answer.

Lin Nan pinched his eyebrows; how could he not know Lu Yang's thoughts?

"You do the script first, and when it comes to project initiation and casting, we will talk about these."

"Then, okay." Lu Yang nodded.

"By the way, before this movie is officially prepared, try to keep it confidential, so as not to be troublesome."

For "Brotherhood of Blades 2," Lin Nan still wants to do it alone and won't bring other companies.

"Lin Dao, rest assured, absolutely confidential."

(End of chapter)