Chapter 482

After two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan indeed received a call from Zhao Wenzhuo.

The latter, while thanking him for the *Running Man* invitation, also stated very straightforwardly his shortcomings that made him unsuitable for participating in reality shows and serving as a permanent guest.

Lin Nan didn't force it, but still invited him to participate in *Running Man* as a guest in the future.

To this, Zhao Wenzhuo agreed immediately. After the two chatted for a while about the promotion of the movie *Ip Man 3*, they ended the call.

"No rush, choose slowly."

Lin Nan flipped through the movie information on the internet and muttered to himself.

The next moment, he was surprised by the news from Bona.

"This is too fast, right?"

Following Guo Jingming, Han Han was the second writer to step into the film industry as a director.

The movie *The Continent* that he directed announced that it had wrapped up filming at noon today.

What surprised Lin Nan was that the film had just wrapped today, and Han Han and Bona announced the release time to the outside world, which was the summer slot on July 24th.

Now, counting it up, there was less than two months until the release; were they planning to do promotion while doing post-production?

This impatient intention to make money was a bit too obvious and naked!

On the internet, it was also very lively right now.

Because Guo Jingming's *Tiny Times 3* was released on July 17th, these two directors who were the only ones in the industry to switch from being writers were going to fight head-on.

It was just that the two sides' movies hadn't really met with real swords and guns yet, but the fans had started scolding each other first.

Han Han's fans scolded Guo Jingming's *Tiny Times* as trash, brainless, and twisted in values.

The latter's fans were not to be outdone, retorting that Han Han was hypocritical, pretentious, and had put away his previous aloof face, also running over to make movies.

Looking at the hot search topic on Weibo, "Who is the real film director, Guo Jingming or Han Han?", Lin Nan found it funny. The fans of these two people were truly a bit "stupidly cute."

No longer paying attention to these, Lin Nan picked up his phone and dialed a number.

He had considered the choice of the protagonist for *Mojin: The Lost Legend*.

Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin had some gaps in their looks and temperament compared to the setting of Hu Bayi. Hmm, not to say they were ugly...

Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, and the others were too young, and their temperament was too far from the protagonist team in their forties in the plot; it wasn't something that could be made up for by makeup and styling!

Lin Nan counted the acquaintances in the industry, and it seemed there was really only Huang Xiaoming left.

The leader not only had a tough look, but most importantly, he could be weathered and greasy.

And he had already collaborated with Wu Ershan on *Painted Skin 2*, plus other professional actors, so he shouldn't drop the ball.

Huang Xiaoming was currently recording dubbing for *Women Who Flirt*, a movie that was to be released during the New Year slot.

The Taiwan actress Sonia Sui was acting coquettish with a pinched voice:

"How can you eat bunnies? Bunnies are so cute. You are too cruel. And... I used to raise bunnies, and I was born in the year of the rabbit too."

Even though it was the nth time she heard this line, Zhou Xun beside her still couldn't help but shiver, looking uncomfortable.

And Huang Xiaoming was all smiles; he just liked this kind of girl.

Outside the dubbing room, the assistant was answering the phone cautiously, which made many people around puzzled.

Who could be calling to make Huang Xiaoming's assistant so "submissive"? One had to know that the leader was also capital in the mainland film industry!

Five minutes later, the three actors walked out of the dubbing room.

"Xiaoming, does your baby often act coquettish with you at home? That smile on your face gives me goosebumps."

Zhou Xun teased bluntly. Huang Xiaoming didn't speak, but smiled even more; this was his answer.

"Girls who know how to act coquettish are indeed very liked by boys." Sonia Sui interjected with a Taiwan accent.

At this time, Huang Xiaoming's assistant ran up to the few people, "Brother Xiaoming."

The assistant's hurried appearance attracted the attention of the three.

"What's wrong?"

"Lin Dao wants you to return a call."

Hearing this, Huang Xiaoming's eyes instantly lit up. Zhou Xun beside him also opened her big eyes, a playful expression appearing on her face.

"Lin Dao?" Only Sonia Sui asked, and it took a few seconds before she had some guesses.

Many people around also realized it belatedly; no wonder he could make Huang Xiaoming's assistant so respectful.

Huang Xiaoming took the phone and walked toward the stairwell.

Zhou Xun stepped lightly and sneakily, following behind to eavesdrop. Others didn't dare to do this.

"Lin Dao?"

The moment the call connected, Huang Xiaoming's voice came through.

"Is your schedule for the second half of the year still open?"

"Haha, if Lin Dao asks about the schedule, it's always open. Is it *Mojin: The Lost Legend*?"

"That's right, didn't you ask about it before? It's still directed by Wu Ershan this time, and I'm giving you the role of Hu Bayi." Lin Nan said affirmatively.

Huang Xiaoming laughed immediately:

"Oh my, finally waited for it, thank you so much, Lin Dao. I was pondering for a while, and originally thought I had no chance. Don't worry, Lin Dao, I will definitely act well."

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Huang Xiaoming's mind, and he asked tactfully: "Lin Dao, has the role of the second female lead been decided?"

"It has."

Lin Nan naturally knew the leader's thoughts; the latter was perfect in character, but was manipulated in terms of emotions.

"Alright then, I originally wanted to ask for baby."

Huang Xiaoming didn't hide it either, finding a step down for himself.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you two are making a secret deal, and you didn't even look for me; that's really not loyal enough!"

Zhou Xun's voice rang out abruptly, startling Lin Nan, "Why are you two together?"

"Lin Dao, we are recording dubbing for *Women Who Flirt*." Huang Xiaoming was also speechless; he was also startled.

"Give the phone to her; I have to properly 'humiliate' her."

"Sister Xun, here, Lin Dao wants you."

Zhou Xun took the phone and directly revealed her true nature:

"Lin Dao, you are too disloyal. What kind of friendship do we have, what kind of relationship do I have with Yifei, and you didn't think of me when there was a good thing!"

Lin Nan cleared his throat: "Have you read *Ghost Blows Out the Light*?"

"Hmm? No, but I've heard a little."

"The first female lead in it, Shirley Yang, Chinese-American, her straightforward and generous personality is the same as yours, but."

"But what?" Zhou Xun asked.

"But the image of this character is: protruding front, curved back, bright face, smooth figure, big foreign horse type... Sister Xun, how many points do you meet?

Look, it's exactly the same reason as when you couldn't play the role of the mountain stronghold mistress during the casting of *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*! Hahaha..."

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward; although it wasn't on speakerphone, Huang Xiaoming standing on the side also heard it vaguely.

He held back his smile and took two steps back, because Zhou Xun was already gritting her teeth.

"You, you, good, good, next time I see Yifei, I must talk to her properly, talk about how Lin Dao plays with big foreign horses with protruding fronts and curved backs outside!"

"Sigh, don't spread rumors, when did I ever..."

Lin Nan looked at the phone that had been hung up and couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Clearly you bumped into it yourself?!"

On the other side, Huang Xiaoming took his phone, which was almost dropped by Zhou Xun.

"Hmph, bullying people too much, humiliating me twice, next time I'll hit his girlfriend..."

"That, Sister Xun, I'll remind you, you can't beat Yifei, you might get beaten."

"Xiaoming, I suddenly find you talk too much!"

Tiangong Color was very busy.

The existing various special effects projects were being redistributed, planned, and adjusting personnel scheduling and production time.

Including the *Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal* project team from Bona, all needed to be changed.

Because they had to free up schedules for some employees to follow the *Mojin: The Lost Legend* crew to the filming site.

"Lin Dao, we should expand our personnel."

"It's getting busier and busier; although both floors are full, we are still busy to the point of exhaustion."

"If *Mojin: The Lost Legend* pulls one group out, some projects have to be shared with other groups to be completed on time, overtime..."

Lin Nan was originally prepared to leave the company and go home, but several supervisors from Tiangong Color came over.

Currently, nearly half of the special effects projects of major domestic film and television companies, whether partially or entirely, were being produced at Tiangong Color.

Regardless of the relationship between these companies and Lin Nan, they couldn't avoid Tiangong Color for special effects business.

Because if they took it abroad, the same quality would be more expensive, and if they looked for other small domestic companies, the quality for the same price would be too poor or it would take too long.

Therefore, even for Huayi, some special effects shots for movies had to be done at Tiangong Color.

"Is it that busy?" Lin Nan asked subconsciously.

"Lin Dao, this is no longer a matter that can be solved by bonuses; we need to recruit more people, we still have one floor empty."

"Alright, you talk to Yue Jun about the plan first, and then give me the proposal."

Lin Nan naturally knew that Tiangong Color was very busy.

After all, there were people who had sent him words, inquiring whether Tiangong Color needed financing and whether it would consider listing in the future.

"Very well."

"Go talk to Director Yue tomorrow morning..."

When Lin Nan got home, it was just five o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was still an hour or two away from setting.

Liu Yifei and Especially Reba were standing at the entrance of the villa, saying goodbye.

"I came back at just the right time; how was the fun today?" Lin Nan's latter sentence was asked to Especially Reba.

"Hmm, Auntie's cooking is excellent. Sister Yifei showed me the uncut version of *The Fault in Our Stars*, and I cried. Haha..."

Especially Reba said with a smile, looking like she had indeed had a very fulfilling day.

"Are you not staying for dinner before going back?"

"She has classmates coming over to look for her."

Liu Yifei explained and glared at Lin Nan. She had revisited *The Fault in Our Stars* today and cried her eyes out.

Especially Reba also hurriedly nodded and said somewhat embarrassedly: "It's Yuan Bingyan and the others coming over for an audition, pestering me to treat them to dinner tonight, saying I'm doing the best."

Hearing this explanation, Lin Nan understood; Especially Reba was indeed the one doing the best in the 2010 class of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. In this day and age, if you were doing well in the industry, you were surrounded by friends, not to mention the layer of classmate relationship.

The three stood at the entrance chatting for more than ten minutes, and it wasn't until Especially Reba got into the car that Lin Nan followed Liu Yifei into the villa gate.

"Ahem, Lin Dao?"

Liu Yifei, who was walking in front, suddenly changed her tone, making Lin Nan feel a bit unaccustomed and a bit guilty for a moment.

"Why are you suddenly so formal?"

"Protruding front, curved back, bright face, smooth figure, big foreign horse... Sister Xun called and muttered for a long time; you really hit her hard!"

Liu Yifei turned her body, looking back at Lin Nan playfully.

The next second, she couldn't help but burst into a laugh, and her whole person seemed like the peach blossoms in the mountains in March, completely blooming, charming and intoxicating.

"Looking for you, to complain?" Lin Nan looked straight at Liu Yifei and took her hand.

"Looking for me to tell on you!"

Miss Liu smiled even more brightly, turning her head to ignore Lin Nan and walking happily into the living room. She was very satisfied with the look Lin Nan gave her.

On the coffee table in the living room, some disc boxes were placed neatly; they were all Lin Nan's movies that had been specially burned before, and the most conspicuous one was *The Fault in Our Stars*.

"Don't tell me you watched these movies at home today."

"Hmm, watched a few. We also drove out and wandered around for a long time."

Liu Yifei sat on the sofa, crossing her fair and tight long legs, her feet flicking her cute slippers, humming a little tune leisurely.

Lin Nan flipped through these movies of his: "*The Taking of Tiger Mountain*, *Bad Genius*, *Space Cruise*, *Passengers*..."

Suddenly, his gaze stopped on *Space Cruise*, "Bright face, smooth figure, big foreign horse... it seems, someone has been chosen!"

"What are you saying? Not allowed to say these things, vulgar."

"I'm saying I have a candidate for the first female lead of *Mojin: The Lost Legend*." Lin Nan sat down beside Liu Yifei and said pointedly.

Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment, then looked at *Space Cruise* in the middle of the coffee table.

A moment later, she reacted: "Sister Zeng Li? Senior Yan Danchen? Or Gao Yuanyuan?"

"Sister Zeng Li, I suppose; her looks and figure meet the character requirements. Hmm, long time no see, the last time we met was during the audition for *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*."

Lin Nan nodded and evaluated, actually Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing were also in his backup plan.

But after thinking of Zeng Li just now, the other two didn't need to be considered.

Because Fan Bingbing's temperament was a bit bewitching, and Li Bingbing was too dry, Zeng Li was just right!

"So the main roles are all chosen now?" Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan and asked curiously.

Ever since *Mojin: The Lost Legend* spread in the industry, she had been disturbed from time to time; it was better to set the roles early to avoid trouble.

"One more left. I'll send two text messages and invite them to the company."

Lin Nan said, taking out his phone. As for the candidates, he had a count in his heart.

Liu Yifei leaned over, head to head with Lin Nan, staring at his phone.

A faint fragrance lingered around Lin Nan, making him feel very calm.

"Wow, you're looking for Huang Bo? Haha..."

Because Lin Nan Film was going to film *Mojin: The Lost Legend*, Miss Liu had also flipped through *Ghost Blows Out the Light* in her spare time recently.

When she saw Lin Nan flipping out Huang Bo in his address book, she instantly located the character "Wang Fatty."

"Calculating, greedy for petty gains, talkative. He has really acted all of these!"

"Yes, very suitable, right."

Lin Nan smiled at Liu Yifei and then sent the text message.

He didn't want to make a call; with one call, reminiscing and chatting, wouldn't it take ten or twenty minutes?

Putting down the phone and stretching, Lin Nan was just about to rest his head on Liu Yifei's lap for a nap. At this moment, the phone rang again.

"Truly no peace!"

He sat up, took the phone, and it was from the *Running Man* side.

"I guess the other one replied?"

"Oh, I remembered. I also have to call Mom and ask her to bring us something delicious when she comes back from watching the stage play..."

Liu Yifei said, picking up her phone with a look of excitement.