Chapter 471: Group Photo

Suddenly intercepted by Jia Yueting, Lin Nan was caught a bit off guard; he and Liu Yifei were just passing by!

"Sorry, Mr. Jia. I have no interest in investing in other film and television companies."

Lin Nan refused decisively, without the slightest hesitation.

LeTV's operational status looked truly perfect; those figures were beautiful beyond words.

Lin Nan didn't want to get any stains on himself; he didn't have the fortune to earn this money.

Other film and television companies, when seeking investment or financing, all look for financial institutions or major capital.

Yet LeTV Pictures aimed at these celebrities in the film and entertainment circles—what were they trying to do?

One can only say Mr. Jia has a brain, and the target demographic was well-chosen!

These actors and stars in the film circle have money, fame, and can help build momentum and fool retail investors.

The most important point is that the vast majority of actors and stars in the entertainment circle are completely ignorant of finance and capital operations—they are stupid!

Hearing Lin Nan's reply, Jia Yueting was stunned for a moment; this was the first time he had been rejected in seconds.

The surrounding actors and artists also quieted down; they couldn't get involved in exchanges between big shots, nor did they dare to interrupt.

"LeTV Pictures is the top-tier production company in the industry with broad prospects. Won't Lin Dao reconsider?"

"No need, Mr. Jia. As for your claim that LeTV Pictures is the top-tier production company, forgive me for not agreeing.

It seems there aren't any works worth mentioning yet, right? Hmm, "Coming Home" should count as the first one!"

Lin Nan said in a joking tone, but his wording left no room for face; in any case, he wouldn't cooperate with LeTV.

"Hahaha, Lin Dao really knows how to joke. Of course, LeTV Pictures is still a bit behind your company's level.

But we are constantly moving forward, aren't we? Who knows, we might surpass Lin Nan Pictures very soon."

With the conversation going nowhere, Jia Yueting stopped mentioning investment and shareholding, instead finding a way out for himself.

Lin Nan nodded perfunctorily, then took Liu Yifei's hand and walked shoulder-to-shoulder toward the first row.

Once seated, Miss Liu leaned into his ear and whispered, "This Mr. Jia, I feel like he can really talk!"

Lin Nan looked back; Jia Yueting had continued to speak incessantly, his words highly inflammatory.

Among the guests at the scene, many artists from the film circle were constantly gathering around him; these people listened intently, became interested, and developed ideas...

In just a short while, many more people had stopped around Boss Jia to listen, and even applaud and cheer.

"He really can talk. If he had been allowed to prepare a PPT, I might have just agreed out of a brain freeze earlier, haha," Lin Nan teased.

Zhang Yimou's film premiere didn't have so many bells and whistles.

Leading Teacher Gong Li, Chen Daoming, Zhang Huiwen, and Yan Ni onto the stage, he directly began introducing the creative process of "Coming Home," and took the opportunity to accept interviews.

The past between Teacher Gong Li and Zhang Yimou was known to everyone in the circle, and reporters didn't mention it directly.

But they did ask Teacher Gong Li, compared to many years ago, what were her feelings about collaborating with Zhang Yimou again on a realistic film today? Were there any changes in her emotions?

Honestly, Lin Nan admired Teacher Gong Li; she never avoided those "mistakes" of her past.

It was just a female student falling for the talent of a great director and liking a married man! That era wasn't like today, and Teacher Gong Li wasn't trying to climb the social ladder.

"He is still as talented as he was back then. He is the director who understands me best, and I am the actor who understands him best. We can be considered each other's soulmates and old friends. Reuniting is like family."

Beside her, Zhang Yimou was full of smiles, his eyes seemingly filled with reminiscence and... guilt.

"Coming Home" began screening, and the cast walked off the stage, taking seats in the first row right next to Lin Nan, with Liu Yifei sitting next to Teacher Gong Li.

"Sister Teacher Gong Li, shall we take a photo in a while?" Lin Nan leaned forward slightly to greet her.

"Sure, with the two of you?"

"Just you and Xixi."

"Hmm, no problem," Teacher Gong Li replied with a smile.

Liu Yifei winked at Lin Nan, then enthusiastically started chatting with Teacher Gong Li, exchanging contact information.

Zhang Yimou wanted to prove his strong "return" with "Coming Home," but the authorities clearly didn't want to give him the chance.

Because the film involved those ten years, the script was required to be edited and the finished film was required to be cut.

This resulted in the "Coming Home" that everyone saw being, compared to films like "To Live" and "Ju Dou," ultimately a hair's breadth short.

But it cannot be denied that the incomplete version of "Coming Home" was also a very moving and profound realistic art film.

It was a microcosm of the helplessness and repression of countless people in a special era, their fates swaying with the wind, left to be ravaged by time.

During the two-hour film, Lin Nan handed Liu Yifei tissues no fewer than three times.

Not to mention, Miss Liu in a crying state was another kind of soul-stirring beauty, incomparably pitiful.

Many female stars at the scene were wiping away tears, and many men also had red eyes.

"Coming Home" could be considered a successful "return"!

"I... I definitely couldn't act out that sense of time..." Liu Yifei said in a low voice, somewhat enviously.

"Then settle down more and learn more."

Beside her, Teacher Gong Li smiled slightly and offered a word of encouragement.

"Mm-hmm, thank you, Sister Teacher Gong Li."

During the cocktail party after the film ended, the maneuvers of Jia Yueting and Zhang Zhao shocked all the guests at the scene again.

They invited Zhang Yimou onto the stage and announced publicly:

"Director Zhang has already accepted our investment invitation and will become LeTV Pictures' first celebrity shareholder and a major individual shareholder.

Specific investment details and equity proportions will be officially announced in the second half of the year..."

Zhang Yimou echoed the two people beside him, appearing very happy, which made many industry insiders at the scene even more tempted.

Not only that, Boss Jia, while speaking, also publicly mocked Zhang Weiping, accusing him of being too stingy with partners, thereby elevating LeTV Pictures.

Lin Nan looked at the three people on stage, not knowing what to say; the water was too deep.

After taking a few photos of Liu Yifei and Teacher Gong Li, Lin Nan took her and left early.

In the media, news from the "Coming Home" premiere scene was constantly being refreshed.

And the Weibo post updated by Liu Yifei also quickly hit the headlines.

Ten consecutive photos stunned a large number of fans and netizens, with the caption:

"Hmm, Lin Dao shot these himself; he really is better at it than me. I'll reward him later!"

A large number of fans and insiders left comments to stir things up:

"Oh, Yifei, has your 'boss lady' aura been crushed? Lin Dao's photography skills aren't great! Ah, that's Sister Teacher Gong Li? Then that's no problem. Yifei, you're still young; after all, I was almost there too."

"Brother Xun, you really aren't humble."

"One big, one small, two great beauties!"

"Are you going to collaborate with the Gong Emperor?"

"This group photo is amazing!"

Lin Nan threw himself back into the post-production of "Manchester by the Sea" and some miscellaneous matters.

At the same time, he had to set aside time to attend Wu Jing's wedding banquet in a few days.

Additionally, "The Invisible Guest" was also set to be released in the middle of the month.

"A long-lasting hit variety show, besides promoting people and making money, its most important significance lies in being a star-making platform.

Regular guests? Where are there any 'regular' ones? Regular ones can be replaced too..."

Lin Nan had discussed it with Wang Changtian over the phone; they could accept competition from all companies and artists in the circle.

But once someone committed an offense later, or relied on their status and importance to not cooperate with the production team, they would be replaced and crushed.

It's unlikely any artist would dare to jump around in front of Lin Nan Pictures and Enlight Media; that would be looking for death.

"Then shall we officially announce it to the circle?"

"Hmm, announce it."

In the entertainment circle, the phenomenon of tall trees attracting wind is common, and "misfortunes never come singly" is the same.

Just look, at the end of the month before last, the godson cheated on his wife during her pregnancy, and in the last two days, the godfather also had an incident.

Facts prove that stars can do charity, can donate money and goods, and can lead by example, but they must never run any charity funds.

Not long ago, the "Yanran" fund of the diva and her ex-husband was just exposed for embezzlement, and in the last two days, the "One Foundation" also exploded, with news flying everywhere.

Online and in the circle, everyone was gossiping:

It seems that ever since the "Kung Fu Emperor" filmed "The Mummy 3" in 2007, his "luck" began to plummet, and his health completely collapsed.

You have to know that Jackie Chan, who is 9 years older than him, not only wrote, directed, and starred in the large-scale action film "Chinese Zodiac" in 2011, but recently "Dragon Blade" is even more intense.

Comparing the two, it really is quite metaphysical. The First Emperor cannot be smeared, especially abroad!

The May Day holiday ended in the blink of an eye.

Enlight Media's "My Old Classmate" exploded, grossing 300 million in eight days, with daily box office still crushing everything.

The film circle went completely crazy, all running off to film youth movies. Many outsiders also waved money, running in to film movies, and specifically requested to film youth themes.

This situation made many industry insiders feel a chill down their spines and panic.

On the other side, as expected, Donnie Yen and Huang Shengyi's "Iceman: The Time Traveler" flopped.

In 8 days, it grossed 135 million, with daily box office dropping below one million. With a cost of 200 million, it was set to lose about 150 million.

The "box office poison" label on Donnie Yen and Huang Shengyi deepened significantly; they shouldn't even think about removing it in this lifetime!

Lin Nan was reminded and paid attention to the news in the film market.

One can only say that imported blockbusters are imported blockbusters; even if placed in a godforsaken release slot, they can still show impressive results.

The first imported sci-fi blockbuster of May, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," was officially released, with a first-day box office of 61.4 million, strong to a mess!

Looking at this, it really could affect "The Invisible Guest" and "Coming Home" in eleven or twelve days.

In the film and television industry, most film and entertainment companies, agencies, and artist studios received invitations from Lin Nan Pictures and Enlight Media.

The media's sense of smell was extremely sensitive and reported it immediately.

"Lin Nan Pictures in control, Enlight Media investing and producing, South Korean team participating, large-scale outdoor reality show 'Running Man' project launched. It will face the entire film and entertainment circle for the screening and invitation of regular and guest members."

"It is reported that, consistent with 'Where Are We Going, Dad?', the copyright of 'Running Man' also comes from South Korea, with the prototype being the hit variety show 'Running Man'."

"The variety show is structured as: 7 regular guests, one female and six males, with a number of guest members each episode."

"The gameplay is diverse, combining team, entertainment, competition, strategy, group confrontation, uncertainty, and other elements, with ratings remaining high for years..."

"Lin Nan Pictures enters the variety show business for the first time, with great ambition!"

Lin Nan Pictures and Enlight Media didn't need to issue an official announcement, because the eyes of the entire film circle had already been cast over.

Might as well keep it in this semi-public, semi-confidential state, and talk about it during promotion before the first season actually airs.

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