Chapter 470

"The matter I want to talk to you about today concerns your future development path."

As soon as Lin Nan spoke, Reba subconsciously tensed her body.

"Development path?" She was a bit nervous.

"That South Korean show *Running Man*, do you know it?"

"I've watched a little; it's a very good variety show and very popular."

Reba nodded; she didn't know what this had to do with her development path; was he going to send her to South Korea?

"The company has acquired the copyright to this variety show and is preparing to make *Running Man* domestically."

Lin Nan opened the topic directly. At this moment, Reba was a bit slow to react.

On the side, Liu Yifei extended her fair and slender fingers, picked up a strawberry from the fruit platter sent in by the assistant, and placed it to her red lips; the two complemented each other, looking luscious.

She looked at Reba and smiled, interrupting: "He wants to ask you if you are willing to be a permanent guest on *Running Man*."

"Yes, a permanent guest. The first season of this variety show will be jointly created by our company, Enlightenment, and the South Korean team; it will definitely be a hit."

Lin Nan said affirmatively under Reba's slightly dazed eyes.

"This, isn't this a good thing? Why ask me if I'm willing?" Reba asked a bit naively.

Lin Nan smiled at Reba: "It's a good thing, but it also has drawbacks. This is the reason for having you come back for a face-to-face talk; it concerns your future development direction."

Reba turned her head and looked at the big sister with some confusion.

Miss Liu shook her head with a smile, signaling her to continue listening to Lin Nan.

"Stars and actors, most people think these two are the same profession, but there is still a big difference."

"True actors speak through film and television works, relying on acting skills, awards, and audience recognition; they often need outstanding talent or time to settle.

Like Gong Li and Zhou Xun, they are first actors and then top stars; while teachers like Li Xuejian and Li Baotian are pure actors.

True actors can be top stars, but stars are very difficult to become true actors! The relationship between actors and stars, which comes first and which comes second, you should understand?"

Reba listened very carefully; these were the truly big figures and big actors in the industry.

Lin Nan changed the subject, "Look, your Sister Yifei belongs to the kind who has the heart of an actor, and at the same time was born with the face and figure of a top star.

Although she walks a bit slowly on the path of an actor, it doesn't stop her from being a big star while being an actor; walking on two legs, take it slow. Haha..."

"Go to hell, if you want to say my talent is a bit poor, just say it. I have a very good mentality; I am an actor, I can endure hardship, and I am improving. I am a Golden Horse Award winner!"

Liu Yifei gave Lin Nan a side-eye, a bit haughty, and complained.

"Your Best Actress award, that's because I brought you along. If you went by yourself, that would take forever... Sigh, don't throw it..."

Lin Nan was quick-witted and caught the strawberry Liu Yifei pretended to be angry and threw at him, tossing it into his mouth.

Reba watched the bickering between the two and felt it was very warm.

"Lin Dao, then me?"

Looking at Reba, Lin Nan became a bit more serious.

"How long do you think it will take for you to enter the first tier or even sit firmly in the first-tier position if you rely on acting?"

A hit drama, powerful promotion, pushed hard? And then rely on continuous hype? This way is very tiring. If your acting skills aren't up to par, it will eventually be a joke.

On the path of an actor, your talent is average, plus your appearance, all limit your acting range and achievements; you won't go far..."

Lin Nan spoke very directly, without considering whether it would hurt her self-esteem, but an artist must have psychological endurance.

Reba's face was already slightly pale, and she nodded slightly; she understood that her ethnic minority face was very difficult to pick scripts for.

She didn't have the talent of people like Gong Li and Zhou Xun, let alone the time to settle her acting skills, and it was highly likely she wouldn't be able to settle much.

"Now the company has a shortcut for you to take."

"Go to *Running Man*?" Reba reacted very quickly this time.

"Yes, through this variety show, you have a 90% chance of rising to a first-tier female star. But there is one prerequisite you must achieve."

Reba's brain was buzzing, filled with the phrase "you have a 90% chance of rising to a first-tier female star."

"Lin Dao, please speak." Light suddenly appeared in Reba's eyes.

"You've watched the original version of *Running Man*; you should know that this variety show must be open-minded and played openly. If you can be open, it's not 90%, but infinitely close to 100%."

Speaking of this, Lin Nan paused: "But this also means you have embarked on another path: star first, actor later, heavy in the front and light in the back.

You will become a popular female star, but only an ordinary actor—I'm talking about acting skills. Of course, you can also secretly improve and then amaze everyone."

"I am willing to choose this path."

As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, Reba gave her choice; she looked at Lin Nan, her gaze incomparably firm.

"Signed to the company for 4 years, it's rare to see you so decisive, very good. This variety show will continue to be made and will become your foundation..."

Lin Nan was very satisfied with Reba's attitude; when it's time to be decisive, one must be decisive; choice is more important than effort!

"Hmm, I listen to the company." Reba nodded firmly again.

"Come on, I'm optimistic about you." Liu Yifei clenched her fist at her.

"Thank you, Sister Yifei, I will work hard."

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*My Old Classmate* grossed 110 million in three days, exceeding *Iceman: The Time Traveler* by 40 million, letting the industry see the charm of low-cost youth films again.

The film production industry also became more convinced of the idea that youth themes were popular genre films; it was in the spotlight. As long as it could be released, it was like picking up money.

Many film and television companies hurriedly launched new films of the same type before their youth-themed films on hand were even finished.

Film companies that hadn't filmed youth films before also hurriedly launched projects, hastily making scripts and assembling filming crews.

Youth-themed films had already entered the assembly-line production mode; quality didn't matter, as long as they could be filmed and released at the fastest speed.

Many newly established small companies had no film production experience; asked how to film? Simple!

Find Lin Dao Nan's original speech and apply it. Didn't you see that big companies were doing the same thing?!

Time flew by for another two days, and it was the 29th.

In the film market, Xu Zheng's *The Great Hypnotist* was officially released.

And the matter of Lin Nan Film Industry investing in Happy Mahua also reached the signing stage.

The signing location this time was Happy Mahua, which was Lin Nan's respect for the other party, and it was also his first time meeting Zhang Chen.

The lawyers of both sides were verifying the contract, and there was a notary on the side.

Yan Fei, Peng Damo, Shen Teng, Ma Li, Ai Lun, Song Yang... Chang Yuan...

A group of Mahua's core backbone were also watching around, their expressions very excited, with joyful expressions on their faces.

"Lin Dao, there's no problem."

"Chairman Zhang, it's ready."

"Please."

Lin Nan and Zhang Chen signed and pressed their fingerprints on the three investment agreements.

"Lin Dao, welcome to the big family of Happy Mahua."

After putting away the equity transfer agreement, Zhang Chen and Lin Nan hugged, instead of shaking hands.

"From now on, we're our own people. The funds will arrive before noon."

After saying that, Lin Nan looked at the group of actors from Happy Mahua: "I'm very curious now, what is Mahua's first movie?"

"It's *Goodbye Mr. Loser*, the script is being written, and we plan to officially start filming in the second half of the year."

Hearing this name, Lin Nan subconsciously looked at Shen Teng and Ma Li.

"Lin Dao didn't guess wrong, it's them two. On stage, they are partners, and on the Spring Festival Gala too; the movie definitely won't change people! They are the company's most famous actors, haha..."

Zhang Chen noticed Lin Nan's gaze and said with a smile.

"Filming team, logistics, post-production, you can ask for any of these."

"Thank you, Lin Dao."

Half an hour later, Lin Nan led people away from Happy Mahua.

When the company's account had an extra 50 million, the group of people was excited to the extreme.

"I seem to see the road ahead is wide; this thousand-mile horse of mine finally has a chance to run."

"Shen Teng, you're so sleazy." Ma Li teased.

"Are you saying Chairman Zhang restricted you? That our temple is too small?" Song Yang started digging a hole.

"Sigh sigh sigh, I dare not say that. Without Chairman Zhang, there wouldn't be our today, and there wouldn't be our tomorrow, haha..."

……

In the afternoon, Lin Nan Film Industry issued an announcement, which quickly became a hot topic in the industry.

Actually, Happy Mahua did the same thing on Weibo, but its influence was limited after all.

Many media were reprinting and reporting, and many people in the film and television industry were paying attention.

"It is reported that Lin Nan Film Industry acquired a 30% stake in Happy Mahua this morning in the form of a 50 million cash investment."

"The latter is an entertainment cultural media company, with stage plays as its main business. It has a complete creative team, dozens of original stage plays, and its works have appeared on the Spring Festival Gala stage several times; its artists include sketch actors Shen Teng, Ma Li..."

"Lin Nan Film Industry may enter the field of stage plays?"

……

An announcement sparked a heated discussion in the industry.

"Lin Dao's reach is quite wide?"

"Calculating this way, Lin Dao Nan's industries are quite numerous now, including:

Lin Nan Film Industry, Crystal Film Industry (majority stake), Tiangong Color, Shanhai Media, Tudou (suspected largest shareholder), Weibo (shareholder), Happy Mahua (shareholder), Huayi (shareholder)!"

"Upstairs, you missed one!"

"Yes, missed one, Red Star Dock, that's the dowry!"

"Uh... does he still lack a little wife?"

……

On Weibo, there were various discussions inside and outside the industry.

Lin Nan didn't get any peace at home, with phone calls coming one after another.

Several partners were asking him why he wanted to invest in a stage play company with no prospects?

"I'm optimistic about them, so I invested; 50 million isn't much."

When receiving Wang Changtian's call, Lin Nan said very casually.

"I really don't understand your operation, but subconsciously I feel you wouldn't do something that would make you suffer a loss!"

Hearing Wang Changtian's words, Lin Nan really didn't know how to refute; they were all old foxes.

"Let's not talk about this for now. Chairman Wang, the *Running Man* project can be officially announced in the next two days."

"The outdoor reality show that's a big hit in South Korea, brought to the mainland; I estimate these domestic companies and artists will fight over it, right? Haha..."

Wang Changtian laughed very proudly; these days, he was becoming more and more optimistic about *Running Man*.

People in the film and television industry and entertainment industry were not fools; *Running Man*, endorsed by Lin Nan Film Industry and Enlightenment, could definitely not be crudely made.

As long as one was an industry insider, they should be able to realize that this was a reality show that boosted people's popularity!

"Once it's announced, we'll start selecting people."

…………

On the last day of April, Lin Nan didn't go to the company and stayed at home to rest.

He and Liu Yifei prepared to attend the premiere of *Coming Home* on May Day.

The film was only released on the 16th, but the premiere was chosen on the 1st, which seemed very bold in the eyes of the film and television industry.

Because once the premiere is held too early, it is highly likely that the film will be deliberately smeared by internet trolls before it is released.

This kind of thing in the film circle is common.

However, thinking that this was Zhang Yimou's film, everyone had a feeling of it being a matter of course; Director Zhang should be full of confidence in his film.

May Day, morning.

Liu Yifei, dressed as a strong woman, got into the car with Lin Nan and set off for the premiere of *Coming Home*.

"There should be a lot of people in the industry showing their support today."

Lin Nan muttered; after all, this was a realistic literary film that Zhang Yimou and Gong Li had joined hands for again after many years.

"I'm going to learn; fans all call Teacher Gong Li 'Empress Gong'!"

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and said very seriously.

"Some things can't be learned..."

Before Lin Nan finished speaking, he was punched.

An hour later, the two arrived at their destination.

LeTV gave Zhang Yimou high-standard courtesy, which was indeed much more particular than the original Zhang Dapao.

Walking through the red carpet in a hurry, the scene was indeed lively.

Lin Nan led Liu Yifei directly to the creative circle of Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, and for the greetings from the side, he responded with nods.

"Director Zhang, Sister Gong Li..."

"Lin Nan, Yifei."

"Lin Dao, Yifei."

……

To be honest, today it was Zhang Yimou and Gong Li's film; otherwise, Lin Nan really wouldn't have come to LeTV's event.

He saw that Chairman Jia, surrounded by a large number of actors and stars, basically all first or second tier.

From afar, he could hear Jia Yueting promoting something like "LeTV Film Industry," "stocks," "subsidiary listing"...

The actors and stars on the side all looked very interested.

"LeTV Film Industry will open some shares to the film and television industry in the second half of the year; all industry companies, studios, especially big directors and well-known actors can invest."

"We will list on the A-share market within three years... Now the market is developing rapidly; once listed, the market value can definitely reach over 50 billion..."

When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to the first row of seats, they happened to hear clearly what this Chairman Jia said.

Good guy, what a big tone!

"Lin Dao, I heard you recently invested in a small company that does stage plays?"

"Coincidentally, LeTV Film Industry under our group will start accepting investments from the film and television industry in the second half of the year."

"Does Lin Dao's company have any interest in investing? We can send a formal investment invitation to Lin Nan Film Industry..."

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(End of chapter)