Chapter 441

Guo Degang's matter once again tells the circle a truth: disaster comes from the mouth.

Look, just because he posted double happiness, wrote doggerel, and made a big fuss, he, who had already passed the final review of the Spring Festival Gala language programs, was just waiting to perform on stage on New Year's Eve.

But at this critical moment, the accident that was most feared still appeared.

His program was temporarily killed off, and the reason given above was also very general: not suitable.

Even Feng Xiaogang, the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala who had always supported Guo Degang, couldn't save him.

People in the circle all know that this doesn't mean the program submitted by Guo Degang was not suitable, but that he himself was not suitable this year.

Lin Nan tapped his fingers lightly on the desktop, looking at the news on the internet.

"From Vegas to Macau" officially kicked off the premiere of many films for the Spring Festival season.

The invitation sent by Bona and China Star to Lin Nan Film was thrown to Yue Jun by him.

Judging from the live broadcast reports on the internet, the guest lineup at the scene could be described as very powerful.

Andy Lau, Jet Li... Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun; more than half of the first-tier stars in the Hong Kong circle and the mainland went.

Yu Dong and the Xiang Huaqiang family also appeared high-profile at the premiere. Especially the latter, who also gave a big speech:

"The mainland film market is becoming more and more prosperous, far exceeding Hong Kong and chasing Hollywood."

"Director Wong Jing is a world-renowned director in the Chinese film industry, and the lead actor is the 'God of Gamblers' who has come out of retirement. We believe that this film will be the fourth commercial film in Chinese film history to break 1 billion at the box office..."

"In the future, China Star will fully enter the mainland film market, looking forward to cooperation with major film and television companies, big directors, and actors..."

Must say, Xiang Huaqiang's tone is indeed quite big.

His words revealed the meaning of "not short of money," giving people the feeling that he was willing to spend a thousand gold to buy a horse's bones.

But sometimes, no matter how much money you have, you might not be able to get things done.

The Hong Kong circle is exclusive; isn't the mainland film circle the same? How could it allow you to enter smoothly and grab food with everyone?

Emperor Motion Pictures, which has one foot inside, is already annoying enough; it is absolutely impossible to let a second Hong Kong company in.

In the eyes of the mainland film industry, the times have changed; the Hong Kong circle should honestly take money to buy a ticket.

Don't think about other "unrealistic" ideas; thinking about them is useless!

Closing the news page, Lin Nan got up and left the office.

In the company, there was already an atmosphere of the upcoming Spring Festival long holiday, which was livelier and more casual than before.

After many employees saw Lin Nan's figure, they even picked up the snacks and fruit plates on the table and asked him if he wanted some? It was truly "not treating him as an outsider."

……

Actors who have already been promoted to capital are also constantly broadening their commercial scope, trying other fields.

For example, one of the headlines in the circle today is that the hot pot restaurant jointly invested by Huang Xiaoming, Li Bingbing, and Ren Quan is about to officially open.

Heard that this is the first store of the hot pot restaurant chain brand they founded.

Many first-tier actors, stars, or big names in the circle received "dining" invitations from these three, and the time was after the evening.

Lin Nan also heard about it from Liu Yifei when he returned home at noon. Because the invitation was sent to Miss Liu.

Looking at the four words "Hot Number One" written in a dragon-flying and phoenix-dancing style on the invitation, Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh:

"The steps are quite big, and the stride is a bit far! Is this wanting to do a catering brand well, or planning to engage in capital operation?"

After muttering, Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei: "Xixi, do you want to go join the fun?"

Miss Liu shook her head decisively: "Not going, thinking about it, I know there will be many people in the circle. It must be that you can't eat well, and in the end, it turns into social networking."

"About the same, eight or nine out of ten. Then send a polite refusal text to the Cult Leader or Li Bingbing. Haha..."

……

The premieres of "The Monkey King" and "Ex-Files" were held on the same day.

In terms of scale and battle array, the former must be grander; after all, the investment cost of this film advertised to the outside world is 500 million yuan!

Chow Yun-fat has become the focus of this Spring Festival season.

Because the two blockbusters "From Vegas to Macau" and "The Monkey King" released on the first day of the Lunar New Year are both starring him.

The media has even made a final conclusion in advance, bluntly stating that Chow Yun-fat will be the actor who carries the box office the most this Spring Festival season.

Time came to the 25th.

Since "Painted Skin," Lin Nan once again chose the CPPCC Auditorium as the venue for the film premiere.

As a mainstream commercial blockbuster, "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" is qualified to hold a premiere ceremony here.

This invitation was issued to the industry jointly by four film and television giants: Lin Nan Film, China Film, Wanda, and Enlight; leaders from the Hu Hu Bayi Film Studio and the Film Bureau will also attend.

Since the project was established, "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" has been highly anticipated by the industry because its director is Lin Dao, and the actors include Han Sanping, who was the chairman of China Film at the time!

Around ten o'clock in the morning, a red carpet had already been laid outside the CPPCC Auditorium, and people from the four production companies were watching here.

In the film and television circle, whether it is production companies, actors, stars, or directors and producers, except for those who really couldn't get away, basically everyone came.

Everyone has been curious about the concept of "mainstream commercial film" for more than half a year! Especially the directors in the industry, who are even more interested.

Because "mainstream commercial film," as the name implies, isn't it just a dual attribute that takes into account both award-winning films and commercial films?

Therefore, Chen Kaige, who is preparing to launch "Monk Comes Down the Mountain," Zhang Yimou, who just finished paying the fine, Jiang Wen, who is in the post-production of "Gone with the Bullets"... Ning Hao, Gu Changwei, Lou Ye, Jia Zhangke, Feng Xiaogang, Xue Xiaolu...

As long as they are big-name directors in the mainland, almost none were missing; everyone arrived.

……

In the morning, close to 11 o'clock.

Lin Nan, Han Sanping, Liu Yifei, Guo Fan, Han Jia'nu, Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Luo Jin, and other main creators finally arrived.

"This is my first time walking the red carpet as a lead actor in a movie."

Han Sanping said in a low voice, very emotional.

In the past, his identity when walking the red carpet was mostly Chairman of China Film, producer, or chief producer.

"That's simple; if there are any 'villain' roles in my movies in the future that are fierce-looking, long-term high-ranking, or behind-the-scenes bosses, I'll leave them all to you. What do you think?"

Lin Nan joked, which made others around him unable to help but laugh.

"Okay, I'll agree on behalf of my dad; the salary can't be less."

Before Han Sanping could react, Han Jia'nu excitedly made the decision for her father.

At this, everyone had to hold it in; they couldn't laugh out loud.

Because the expression on Han Sanping's face at this moment was really "complicated," and a bit "distorted."

That was a helpless emotional state of wanting to scold someone but trying hard to hold back, wanting to hit someone but not being able to do it, and only being able to sigh, swallow it, and hold back internal injuries!

……

Amidst the noise of the reporters, a group of people walked into the CPPCC Auditorium.

The crowd in the venue looked very lively.

Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Tan Hong, Wang Zhonglei, and other giants in the film and television circle were all surrounding Tong Gang.

Beside La Peikang and the deputy director of the Hu Hu Bayi Film Studio, there were also many film people and directors.

The actors and stars in the circle present today can be considered to have opened their eyes.

In the past, how could they see these industry giants with smiling faces and fawning appearances? They saw it today.

Several big supporting actors of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain," such as Hu Ge, Xie Miao, and others, didn't follow Lin Nan and the others, but entered the venue in advance to wait.

Because they were all actors in this film, their seats were also very close to the front.

"Lin Dao, Chairman Han..."

"Lin Dao..."

……

The main creators dispersed with a tacit understanding, including Liu Yifei and Han Jia'nu, who also went to the side.

Lin Nan walked with Han Sanping toward Tong Gang's direction.

"Director Tong, didn't expect you to come in person today?"

"It has to be me, right? After all, you are the first big director in the country to shoot a mainstream film."

As he spoke, Tong Gang also patted Lin Nan on the shoulder, very enthusiastically.

"Old Han, I have to take a good look at your 'Mountain Sculpture' in a while, haha..." Tong Gang and Han Sanping joked.

"Not to mention anything else, I think my acting skills can still bully these young people!"

Han Sanping also entered the state and said with a smile.

The premiere ceremony hadn't officially started yet, and everyone was busy socializing.

People of different status levels have different circles, and the hierarchy is strict.

But what is least lacking in the entertainment circle are people with ambition and desire who want to climb from one circle to a higher one.

Even if it means fawning and throwing away dignity to flatter, they will not hesitate.

Just in this short while, Liu Yifei was surrounded by quite a few people in the circle, both actors and producers.

Several lead actors also had their own circles.

Some "wandering" second and third-tier actors looked very busy, with smiles hanging on their faces all the time.

After 11 o'clock, the premiere ceremony officially started.

The leaders, bosses, and big directors in the first two rows sat upright and focused their attention, wanting to know what a "mainstream commercial film" is.

Hu Ge's appearance made many guests at the scene stunned; why is it modern?

However, everyone reacted instantly; it was just a flashback or memory shooting technique.

On the big screen, the vast snowfield appeared, and the story unfolded slowly...

Ten minutes, twenty minutes, an hour... in the guest seats, sighs of emotion kept ringing out.

"Mainstream story, pure commercial technique!"

"Can it really be done like this?"

"Not boring at all! The plot is tense, the rhythm is tight, and it's very eye-catching... Are these Eight Diamonds our own people?"

……

As there were more and more comments in the venue, and they became louder and louder, Lin Nan, Han Sanping, La Peikang, Wang Changtian, and Ye Ning all revealed smiles.

"This film is a success! It just depends on the market and the audience." Jiang Wen shouted toward Lin Nan.

"Not bad, wait for the box office to come out and see the market feedback. In the future, we can also do it like this!"

……

As the three words "The End" appeared on the big screen, Lin Nan walked onto the stage with a group of main creators.

Next, it was the most important interview session for the crew members, and also the promotion session.

"Lin Dao, you were very casual about the box office expectations for 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' before; can you give a specific box office target value now?"

Hearing this question, the people below, especially those in the first two rows, were more excited than Lin Nan.

He smiled, his gaze sweeping over Wang Zhonglei in the first row.

"Before, President Wang of Huayi told me he wanted to guarantee the distribution of 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' at 800 million; I quoted 1.2 billion, and he didn't agree. So today, I'll set a box office target of 1.2 billion first."

Lin Nan spoke easily on stage, but it was lively below.

After most guests heard the number 1.2 billion, they were all supporting, and there was a round of applause.

In the first row, La Peikang swept a glance at Wang Zhonglei intentionally or unintentionally; the latter smiled a bit reluctantly, probably already cursing in his heart.

"Yifei's 'Frozen' and 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' are only a few days apart, and you have to face several other films; will there be box office pressure? This is your first time cooperating with Disney."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly, looked at Lin Nan, and then replied: "There won't be pressure; don't always think about the competition between him and me.

From another angle, can it be understood as: Lin Nan and I joined forces to 'dominate' the Spring Festival season?"

"Well said!"

"Producer Liu understands well!"

"Amazing, a husband-and-wife team!"

……

There was a round of cheers below, and even Tong Gang, La Peikang, and others were applauding.

"Chairman Han..."

"Teacher Zhang Hanyu..."

……

After half an hour of continuous interviews, all the main creators had been through it, and it returned to Lin Nan here.

"One last question, everyone is hungry; let's start the banquet quickly."

Lin Nan joked.

The reporters agreed, but this last question was a bit difficult!

"Lin Dao, when you invited Chairman Han to play 'Mountain Sculpture' back then, was Chairman Han really as he said: no anger, no refusal, proactive, and willing to contribute to the film industry?"

Good heavens, this isn't asking Lin Nan a question; this is life-threatening!

More than half of the guests in the venue had their mouths slightly open, their expressions playful, and the words "gossip" were written in their eyes!

In the first row, Tong Gang, La Peikang, Wang Changtian, and Ye Ning were all holding back laughter, while the others looked curious.

On stage, Liu Yifei leaned toward Lin Nan, pulled his hand, turned her head, hid half of her body behind Lin Nan, and tried hard to hold back her laughter.

Lin Nan could feel Liu Yifei's arms and hands shaking; that was the state of being about to laugh out loud.

Han Jia'nu was lowering her head, as if trying hard to hypnotize herself.

Other lead actors looked confused, while Han Sanping had already smiled helplessly; he knew it might be unavoidable.

"Chairman Han, can I say it?"

"Asking you, not me, suit yourself!" Han Sanping also let go and retorted with a smile.

"Okay, then I'll tell the truth."

As the words fell, the whole venue was silent, to the point where you could hear a pin drop.

"Actually, Chairman Han's work is not easy to do. The first time I went, he told me to get lost; the second time I went, he called the security department directly... Yifei had foresight and told me to wear sneakers, saying that when I get beaten, I can run fast..."

As Lin Nan told the process of inviting Han Sanping in a joke-like tone, a huge, lasting burst of laughter erupted in the venue.

"Then how did you succeed in the end?"

Hearing this question, Lin Nan stepped out and walked to Han Jia'nu's side; her face was blushing to the point of bleeding.

"Don't hide."

Lin Nan said a sentence, which was met with Han Jia'nu's "angry glare."

"Fortunately, my assistant director was righteous and ran two or three more times, and only then did we take down Chairman Han!

Here, by the way, let me introduce to everyone: Han Jia'nu, my junior sister, a graduate student in the Directing Department of the Beijing Film Academy, who will graduate this year; please take care of her in the future."

The applause became enthusiastic again.

The smile on Han Sanping's face also bloomed completely.

With this, the premiere ceremony ended, and the banquet time began.

……

The media was excited.

Major portal websites, Weibo, and social platforms were all about the story Lin Nan shared at the premiere about "inviting Han Sanping to play 'Mountain Sculpture'."

"Hahaha, laughed to death. Lin Dao was sent away by a 'get lost' the first time he went!"

"The second time he went, he actually called the security department directly!"

"Lin Dao is a true film person; in order to find the 'most suitable role,' he was almost carried out of China Film! Must support 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain'."

"Am I the only one who thinks Lin Dao is ruthless enough? He actually thought of letting his own daughter do the ideological work for her old father! What is this? New era's fatherly kindness and daughterly filial piety?"

"That's a leaky cotton-padded jacket in the middle of winter!"

"Liu Yifei is still wise; she actually thought of letting Lin Dao wear sneakers; really smart, haha..."

"'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' + 'Frozen' = Spring Festival box office hegemon. —— Liu Yifei!"

……

With one premiere, "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" became the headline of headlines, and by the way, it also caused the topic popularity of "Frozen" to skyrocket.

Now, just waiting for the first day of the Lunar New Year, four domestic films will begin a melee!

In the twelfth lunar month, the sky at eight o'clock in the evening should have been dark.

But against the backdrop of the city's brilliant lights, it just looked a bit dark.

The city's night view is beautiful, and even the snowflakes falling from the sky have a bit of a "red lights and green wine" meaning.

Lin Nan and Huang Bo sat in the restaurant, eating late-night snacks while looking at the night view and snow outside the window.

"In other words, the talks collapsed?"

Lin Nan flipped the barbecue on the table and asked casually.

Huang Bo treated him to dinner again today; he guessed it was that matter last time.

"Collapsed."

Huang Bo picked up the beer and drank it in one gulp.

"I thought it would be very difficult to talk, but I didn't expect him to refuse so decisively; there was no room for discussion at all. He didn't even want to raise the salary!"

The more Huang Bo spoke, the more excited he became; he at least had the resume of two films with 1 billion box office.

"How do you say?" Lin Nan picked up a piece of beef and threw it into his mouth.

"Xu Zheng said that the 'Lost' series has already made a name for itself and comes with box office appeal. The third one, 'Lost in Hong Kong,' can do without anyone, including his director..."

Lin Nan stopped the chopsticks in his hand:

"That's really not leaving any way out. Although he didn't refuse you explicitly, the subtext is already there. Even he can be replaced, let alone other lead actors?"

Huang Bo nodded, then shook his head:

"It's really not just the level of refusing my investment in the film with salary, but also the meaning that 'Lost in Hong Kong' doesn't need me."

"Doesn't need you? Why?"

Lin Nan asked in astonishment.

"My salary is too high..." Huang Bo said in a low voice, and added:

"I guess he shouldn't give up on Baoqiang... After all, Baoqiang acted in two films, 'Lost on Journey' and 'Lost in Thailand'."

After finishing, Huang Bo looked at Lin Nan, "You don't know, I even feel that Xu Zheng has become a bit strange."

Lin Nan didn't know how to answer this.

……

This year's New Year's Eve, Shu Chang will spend it with Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei.

A child who is alone without a father or mother, even if she returns to her relatives' house, probably won't be as comfortable and warm as at Liu Xiaoli's place.

Three people, just right to keep each other company, and can eat New Year's Eve dinner together, it will be livelier.

Lin Nan packed his suitcase the day after the premiere ended and didn't leave until today.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were both wearing down jackets and had parked the car at the villa entrance early.

The former sat in the driver's seat, the latter sat in the back seat, leaving the passenger seat for Lin Nan.

"I finally made a decision to come here to spend the New Year with you this New Year's Eve, but you're not here!"

After getting in the car, Shu Chang chattered on and on.

"That's a coincidence; my itinerary was set half a month ago."

Lin Nan glanced back at Shu Chang and said with a smile.

"He'll be back in a few days." Liu Yifei, who was driving, added with a smile.

The three chatted all the way in the car until they drove to the airport.

Lin Nan took out his suitcase, then pulled Liu Yifei into his arms, feeling each other's breathing; both felt warm in their hearts.

After a good while, they let go.

"You two are really mushy, and don't pay attention to the influence."

Lin Nan knocked on Shu Chang's head, which was blocked by her knitted hat with 99% of the force.

"You guys go back; it's quite cold outside."

"Um, you go in first, and we'll leave." Liu Yifei said reluctantly.

"Okay."

Pulling his suitcase, Lin Nan walked toward the departure hall.

…………

In just over an hour, the plane landed at the destination.

Lin Nan wore a mask, put on the hood of his down jacket, and got into a taxi.

Another hour later, he returned home.

There were only two days left until New Year's Eve, and there were many fewer pedestrians on the road.

The huge storefront had quite a few "Fu" characters posted, as well as new couplets.

"Consider it listening to me, and closing for the holiday early." Lin Nan muttered with a smile.

He pulled the copper ring in the beast's mouth on the door and knocked on the heavy gate.

After a long time, he heard Old Lin's voice, "Coming, coming, don't knock..."

With a creak, the gate of his own restaurant opened.

Old Lin and Lin Nan looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy.

But the next moment, he saw Old Lin suddenly step over the threshold with agility and walk out.

He looked left and right, and his face changed instantly.

Then he looked at Lin Nan and questioned him with displeasure:

"You came back alone?"

"Yeah."

Lin Nan nodded straight away.

…………

Missing two hundred words.

(End of chapter)