Chapter 414: Refusal, The Price of Salt

The film market in October was completely warmed up by *Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon*.

Among the domestic films about to be released, Feng Shaofeng and Ni Ni's *Love Will Tear Us Apart*, and Donnie Yen and Jing Tian's *Special ID* were the films that received the most attention.

And among the imported films, *The Wolverine* took the lead, with *The Lone Ranger* and *Stalingrad* eyeing covetously.

The promotional activities and premiere times of these films had already spread across the entire internet, being hyped up hotly.

At the same time, the news that *The Breakup Guru* officially started filming also squeezed onto the headlines.

Especially what Lin Nan said at the press conference made quite a few companies in the industry ponder for a while.

It is reasonable and very rational for Lin Nan Pictures' resources to prioritize their own people.

But since you said they weren't enemies, everyone defaulted to continuing to cooperate with Yang Mi.

It would be a pity not to use such a first-tier actress who makes so much money and doesn't refuse anyone, taking any play.

No one would go against money; as long as you don't explicitly say something like "banning", everyone will pretend not to know, and won't look for trouble to think too much.

"Lin Dao, an invitation letter was sent from Sparkle Roll."

"*Special ID*?"

Lin Nan raised his head and looked at Yue Jun who walked into the office.

"Yes, it looks like their premiere will be very grand."

"They have money, Lu Zheng is just this style. When the time comes, you go there, or arrange for someone else to go."

Lin Nan joked; he had no interest in this film.

"The one they want to invite is you, hehehe." Yue Jun smiled and accepted the errand.

Ignoring Yue Jun's joke, Lin Nan picked up the vibrating mobile phone on the desk.

At noon, a piece of film information spread in the industry and on the internet.

"After 4 months of filming, jointly produced by Lin Nan Pictures and Emperor Motion Pictures, the third installment of the *Ip Man* series officially wrapped up this morning."

"Emperor Motion Pictures held a wrap-up banquet for *Ip Man 3* in Hong Kong, and Albert Yeung attended in person."

This news made the domestic production industry moved, and the internet was also full of expectations.

Just because from the opening of the first *Ip Man* in 2007 until now, it has been a full 6 years, and the third installment has finally wrapped up.

Now basically everyone knows the reason why *Ip Man 3* was delayed for so long, namely Donnie Yen's lion's mouth wide open.

Coupled with the "Zhao-Donnie Dispute" early last year, and the upcoming *Special ID*.

At this moment, a large number of netizens are cheering for Vincent Zhao, looking forward to his "Ip Man".

"Vincent Zhao is definitely better at fighting than Donnie Yen; I am optimistic about him!"

"Donnie Yen said the action scenes in *Special ID* are great, worth walking into the cinema, definitely not a bad film; can we believe him one more time?"

…………

Looking at the message in the text message: "Thank you, Senior Brother Lin for the big red envelope", Lin Nan knew that Han Jia'nu had already received the remuneration.

He glanced at the time on the phone and cast his gaze out of the car window.

Because the National Day holiday had not ended yet, the traffic flow outside the Capital Airport was still very large, and even a bit congested.

A graceful figure in a floral long dress, stepping on high heels, wearing a sun hat and sunglasses, appeared in Lin Nan's field of vision from afar.

Locking onto Liu Qianqian in the crowd at a glance is a compulsory course for Lin Dao Da!

"Before, I said this dress was a bit lacking, didn't she still bring it? Hehe, women, truly hypocritical."

Lin Nan had a smile on his face, complaining about Liu Qianqian in his mouth.

"However, it's really good-looking."

Good-looking is good-looking, but since it could attract Lin Nan's attention in an instant, it would definitely also cause others to stop.

Among them were those media reporters who had been squatting outside the airport for many years; they could also quickly lock onto the target.

Sure enough, just as Lin Nan got out of the car, he saw Liu Qianqian surrounded by a group of media reporters.

Under the cover of four assistants, she didn't stop her feet, answering the reporters' questions with a smile while continuing to walk out.

When she saw Lin Nan waving, Liu Qianqian's smile became even brighter.

Her pace unconsciously quickened, carrying a bit of impatience, but she didn't lose elegance while walking.

"Thank you everyone, let's stop here; we are going back."

Liu Qianqian decisively got into the passenger seat, and Lin Nan waved to the group of reporters.

The four assistants took the suitcases and went to the sedan of Red Star Dock behind.

"Lin Dao, can you..."

Before the group of people could continue to pursue the question, Lin Nan's car had already started and slowly accelerated.

Taking off the sun hat and throwing it to the back seat, Liu Qianqian stretched, looking very lazy, and also exposed her curves.

"Finally back; originally Nolan and the others wanted me to fly to Hollywood with them to attend the wrap-up party."

After saying this, Liu Qianqian stared at Lin Nan's profile and smiled, "However, I missed you guys, so I refused."

"Then I am truly honored, Princess Qianqian."

Lin Nan took the conversation and joked.

"Smelly beauty, it's you guys, not just you alone. There's you, there's Mom, there's Changchang... Mm, you, you occupy more than half..."

As she spoke, her voice became smaller, and even Liu Qianqian herself laughed.

"Go, for the sake of 'you occupy more than half', this director will take you to eat a big meal, and then 'subtly rule' you..."

"Good, who is afraid of whom?"

…………

Some things in the entertainment industry really cannot be placed under the sun; that would be very dazzling.

Very abruptly, there was more news about a "prostitution scandal" in the media, and it quickly rushed to the headlines.

It might be rare and strange for people in the industry, but for netizens, this is a topic worth discussing.

The media's reports, although not mentioning names, were no different from adding names.

"A first-tier actor from Taiwan, suspected of soliciting prostitutes in the mainland!"

"He has a handsome appearance, has acted in many ancient costume TV dramas, and is most famous for his roles in fairy-xia dramas, with many fans."

"Agent's response to reporters: Not clear about the specific situation, will reply after understanding."

……

The internet was very lively, and a group of omnipotent netizens turned into Conan one after another.

They not only instantly locked onto the "suspected" artist, but also listed a large number of past "clues", proving that this is a "habitual offender"!

In the past, when actors and stars had stains and were dug out by the media, there would be artists in the industry who would take the initiative to defend them.

But this first-tier actor from Taiwan was special; not a single friend in the industry helped him speak, and all were fans fighting.

"Not to mention this is definitely fake, even if it's true, it's cheaper for that prostitute."

"Definitely fake, there are many beautiful girls among the fans, how could he find a prostitute..."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible..."

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this situation itself already explained a lot of problems!

…………

Chen Kaige's company officially announced the male lead candidate for *Monk Comes Down the Mountain* to the outside world, which is Wang Baoqiang.

All the male actors auditioning in the industry couldn't accept this result.

Why are so many big directors so "favorable" to this Wang Baoqiang, who came from a grassroots background?

Count them, Feng Xiaogang, Lin Nan, Jia Zhangke, Chen Kaige, all big directors!

And this time Chen Kaige also wants to hold a national sea selection for "women" for Wang Baoqiang in the play.

Lin Nan was quite full, leaning on the sofa to digest food, and by the way liked Wang Baoqiang's Weibo.

And the first thing Liu Qianqian did when she returned home was to change into home clothes, and by the way was driven by Liu Xiaoli to take a hot bath.

Only half a day had passed, and the news of Miss Liu's return to the country had already appeared in the media.

"In the morning, Liu Qianqian returned from the *Interstellar* crew, landed at the Capital Airport, and Lin Dao Nan picked her up in person."

"According to Liu Qianqian, the sci-fi blockbuster *Interstellar*, produced by Warner Bros. and directed by Nolan, wrapped up two days ago."

……

Lin Nan didn't pay too much attention to other reports, but looked at the news of *Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon*.

"Four days 202 million,?"

National Day has passed halfway, but the daily box office of *Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon* has never been below 50 million. Looking at this posture, it is going to win the weekly box office champion again.

On the table, Liu Qianqian's mobile phone suddenly rang.

Lin Nan picked it up and saw it was a call from an assistant at Red Star Dock.

"What's the matter?"

"Lin Dao?"

"It's me."

The assistant confirmed, and only then spoke:

"Lin Dao, Bazaar just called, wanting to invite Qianqian again to participate in the charity banquet in the middle of the month, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan was so angry he laughed.

At the end of August, Liu Qianqian went to the *Interstellar* crew.

At the beginning of September, Su Mang contacted Red Star Dock, asking about the specific schedule, wanting to know if she could make it.

Lin Nan made the decision for Liu Qianqian and directly rejected this invitation.

Didn't expect that at this moment, Liu Qianqian had only been back for less than a few hours, and they were looking for her again; the news was quite well-informed.

"Tell that side, just say it's what I said: not going this year, Qianqian just returned from the crew and needs to rest for a while; besides, no schedule was reserved."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

The assistant didn't say much and agreed directly, because she knew that Lin Nan could completely make the decision.

"Participated for 5 consecutive years, really caught a sheep to pluck wool? No, it's two!"

Lin Nan felt that Su Mang didn't have eyes this time; he had already rejected her once, but she still wouldn't give up.

Even if Liu Qianqian caught up before the Bazaar charity banquet, this behavior of having ideas just after returning was truly a bit too much.

……

Su Mang just hung up the phone with Red Star Dock, a bit disappointed.

Some of the most top-tier big shots in the industry had always been carefully connected by her personally, especially those capitals.

During this period, quite a few big directors were filming new movies and rejected Bazaar's invitation.

In Su Mang's view, this year's charity banquet could already be expected to show some "shabby" situations.

In the morning, the news of Liu Qianqian returning to the country from the *Interstellar* crew spread throughout the industry, and also reached Su Mang here.

Originally she thought Liu Qianqian had a glimmer of hope here, but who knew Lin Nan's attitude was so firm.

Now that she had lost this pair of lovers who were both capital and big shots, there were really not many big shots left at the banquet!

…………

After taking a shower, Liu Qianqian became lazy, and a rosy face leaned in front of Lin Nan, handing him the hair dryer.

"Here, give you a chance to serve."

Lin Nan patted the sofa and laughed: "Okay, sit over."

But just when Liu Qianqian sat down with her back to Lin Nan, that fat Tang Mu's phone called in.

"Oh, it's not that I don't help you blow your hair, but there might be serious business."

"This Tang Mu, calling really doesn't pick the time."

Liu Qianqian muttered, and raised her eyebrows, cunningly smiling: "It's okay, I can wait for you to finish the call."

Lin Nan shook his head with a smile and answered the phone.

"Tang Mu, if you don't have serious business to say, Crystal will be offended by you."

"Serious business? I am definitely serious business! Lin, someone wants to buy the copyright we hoarded."

"This is serious business?" Lin Nan wanted to curse Tang Mu.

"Didn't I say before, almost all can be bought and sold, as long as it makes money."

"But this is the small part you classified before that is relatively important."

"Which one?" Lin Nan asked curiously.

"*The Price of Salt*..."

…… ===== CHAPTER 415 =====