Chapter 507: Thick-skinned Dong Chengpeng, Lin Nan

"All procedures are done, your personal information and professional title level will be publicized on the school's official website on September 1st."

The next morning, Old Jiang called Lin Nan to "tip off" in advance.

"So fast?"

In the blink of an eye, he really became an associate professor at the Beijing Film Academy; Lin Nan still felt a bit unaccustomed in his heart.

"Why, feel that your virtue doesn't match your position? Hahaha..."

"Virtue doesn't match position? What a joke, I think I have more virtue than many professors in the school. Hmm, and more achievements!"

Lin Nan was quick-tongued for a moment, speaking nakedly. He was referring to those old stubborns in the school whose thinking is relatively rigid.

"Your words, too hurtful."

After a long time, a sentence full of resentment popped out of Old Jiang's mouth.

Lin Nan then realized that he had accidentally injured Old Jiang; the latter was also promoted to associate professor only last year.

And if there are no accidents, it will be very difficult for him to be promoted another level; it is highly probable that he will be an associate until retirement.

But Lin Nan is completely different; he will definitely become a full professor in the shortest time.

Because he has both awards and industry status, and the school had already promised him before. And these, Old Jiang doesn't have.

"Haha, don't take it to heart, just treat it as if I didn't say it."

"Hung up. Originally in a good mood, came to report good news to you, but ended up implying me!"

"Don't, black goji berry!"

"Huh? Then forget it, I forgive you, just treat it as if you didn't say it. Send it to me personally later."

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It spread in the film and television circle that Zhang Yimou sued Zhang Weiping again.

Old Zhang was demanding his share of the box office from *A Simple Noodle Story* more than four years ago, totaling about 15 million.

Seeing this news, the film circle remembered that there was still a New Picture and Zhang Weiping!

Many industry insiders couldn't help but sigh that the film and television industry is indeed changing with each passing day.

It has only been two years, and everyone has almost forgotten this private film production company and big producer that was once one of the best in the circle.

But speaking of it, it is also deserved; others treat Zhang Yimou as a treasure, only Zhang Weiping treated the former as a fool, and ended up playing himself to waste!

Must know, the New Picture back then could compete with Huayi, the most famous private film company under state-owned enterprises.

Relying on Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping scolded how many big bosses in the circle like Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, etc., and all were the kind that won!

Now watching Zhang Yimou chasing the 15 million box office share arrears, the entire film industry is a bit sighing.

Everyone is mocking Zhang Weiping, really a stick, for that little money, picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelon. Now it's good, benefited LeTV!

Lin Nan only glanced a few times, and didn't pay attention to the matter of Zhang Yimou and New Picture anymore.

Because of Potato, he is more concerned about another news.

This is also what Wang Changtian, Ye Ning, Wang Wei, and others forwarded to remind him to watch.

After Kuaibo was raided and sealed at the end of April, and its license was revoked in mid-May, it has been exactly three months now.

Today, the official notification news came out online; the company's boss and a group of senior executives were officially prosecuted, with many charges, and the years are not low!

Regarding the fight against piracy, the authorities are determined to kill the chicken to warn the monkey with this company and these people.

The "Sword Net Action" also announced the results of the two months: swept thousands of pirate websites, arrested hundreds of criminals, making the industry "very gratifying."

Especially those internet companies, all were clapping and cheering, and even Youku's stock price rose by a few points!

The internet is very lively; 80% of netizens are still shouting grievances for Kuaibo.

It has been three months, and countless Sherlocks are still struggling with who stabbed the knife behind their backs, very persistent.

"Here, your invitation."

Lin Nan was curled up on the sofa, brushing news. Liu Yifei was holding a cat in her arms and walked over with a letter.

"Where is it from, actually sent to the house?" Lin Nan was a bit puzzled.

"Hmm, seems to be from Xi'an Film." Liu Yifei said and was about to tear it open.

At this time, Lin Nan remembered after the fact:

"Should be the premiere invitation for *The Continent*, they told me about it before."

Thinking of this matter, Lin Nan couldn't help but sigh.

Now the big director in the circle who can give Xi'an Film face, it is estimated that there is only one left, which is him.

Before the opening press conference, only he went to show his face, and he didn't refuse the invitation to attend the premiere there.

Anyway, he sends gifts to Old Man Lin every year, and it's from the hometown side, so there is quite a lot of incense sentiment.

In the future, when Lin Nan films some films involving ancient backgrounds, he will need support from companies like Xi'an Film and Ningxia Film. History and culture are their strengths.

"Oh my, it really is." After Liu Yifei finished reading, she handed it to Lin Nan.

"The 13th of next month? Still half a month, no rush. Aren't you going to change clothes and go out, still not departing?"

Lin Nan looked at Miss Liu and asked softly.

Since the news of their engagement spread, it has been a few days, and the media reporters outside the villa have almost dispersed.

Miss Liu made an appointment with Shu Chang today to go out to play, and go racing in the afternoon—go-karts.

"Just preparing to change clothes and go out, didn't I see the invitation in the mailbox." Liu Yifei went upstairs without saying a word.

Lin Nan also prepared to go out in a while, to Enlight.

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One hour later.

"Congratulations, Little Bao."

Xie Nan, with a six-month-old belly, said to Bao Bei'er.

She passed by Enlight after her prenatal checkup today, thinking of coming up to sit for a while, didn't expect to hear the news that Bao Bei'er got the male second lead of *Lost in Hong Kong* as soon as she reached the 8th floor.

"Haha, polite. Your body is so heavy, still coming to the company, not going back to rest quickly?"

"After seeing Chairman Wang, we will leave in a while." Xie Nan said, and also looked at Wu Jing beside her.

For other artists in the company, Bao Bei'er might not take them very seriously. But for Xie Nan, he didn't dare to be like this.

For one thing, Xie Nan is the true head host of Enlight, and Chairman Wang values her; for another, Wu Jing is also a top-tier second-tier, and is now a director.

Most importantly, Xie Nan and Liu Yifei have a pretty good relationship. Heard that the investment for *Wolf Warrior* was pulled by her personally from Liu Yifei, can't afford to offend, yo.

"I have no play. Even a cameo role, didn't get one."

Liu Yan handed a plate of strawberries to Xie Nan, "You are two people, eat more."

"When I came up just now, saw Da Peng saying something to you. Asking you to act in his *Diors Man* again?"

Xie Nan asked jokingly.

Just like when she was a child, girls with big chests would be pointed at and bullied in school, Liu Yan now is almost treated like this.

It's just that the surrounding environment has changed to the entertainment circle, good figure will be labeled with some indecent labels by some people, and there is a lot of malice.

"Almost, all are spoof films." Liu Yan said somewhat indifferently.

When the few were chatting on the eighth floor, Lin Nan was frowning downstairs.

The guy in front of him is too annoying, pulling him to ask if he can invite actors under Lin Nan Film Industry to cameo in the film?

Lin Nan couldn't help but want to laugh, and there is no friendship, how can he be embarrassed to open his mouth?

Besides, he and Sohu have no business dealings either.

"You contact the brokerage department of Shanhai Media yourself; I basically don't care about artists taking external plays."

Lin Nan left some face for the other party, didn't refuse to his face, and the employees of Shanhai Media know how to handle it.

This is clearly an attempt to get a free ride!

Dong Chengpeng still didn't want to give up; after all, it was the first feature film he directed.

For this film, he tried every means to fool the big shots in the industry.

Under normal circumstances, those he couldn't fool, he would move out his boss, and it would be almost the same.

But on Lin Nan's side, it didn't work at all.

"Lin Dao, you consider it again. Just treat it as promoting us newcomer directors, my film will definitely sell well... or you give face, cameo a bit is also fine..."

Lin Nan suddenly felt that this guy is a talent, really what words dare to say, what requests dare to make!

"I am very busy, no time, excuse me."

Although thick-skinned people can usually accomplish things, in Lin Nan's view, even if he can accomplish things, he doesn't take it into his eyes.

In the ten-plus years he's been in the industry, he's only appeared in three films, yet they actually called him to make a cameo—and they want it for free?

Lin Nan entered the elevator with his front foot, didn't expect this guy to follow with his back foot, and was still chattering endlessly.

"Lin Dao, my *Diors Man* has a very high click rate, and it is also ranked in the front on Potato. My film is in the same line as the short drama, it will definitely explode..."

The elevator stopped on the eighth floor for a while; Xie Nan and Wu Jing originally wanted to go to the 12th floor to see Chairman Wang, didn't expect the elevator door to open and see Lin Nan and Da Peng.

Liu Yan's face turned bad instantly; she understands Da Peng, obviously just went down, and came up again? Must be hitting Lin Dao's idea.

"Da Peng, come out. Lin Dao, is going to find Chairman Wang."

Hesitated for a while, Dong Chengpeng listened to Liu Yan.

Xie Nan and Wu Jing walked into the elevator, "Lin Dao, long time no see. We are waiting to drink your wedding wine."

Lin Nan smiled and nodded, "Good, by then, you two must return the gift money."

As he spoke, Lin Nan also kindly gave a suggestion to Dong Chengpeng outside; after all, he can be considered a senior:

"If you want to film, the script must be polished well. If you really follow the same line as that *Diors Man* and make it into a film, it will definitely be a rotten film."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, smiles appeared on the faces of the few; Wu Jing and Xie Nan were happy, Liu Yan was embarrassed, and Dong Chengpeng was embarrassed and still had a trace of dissatisfaction...

……

Wang Changtian's office, Xu Zheng is also there.

Seeing the three people come in together, Xu Zheng hurriedly got up to greet Lin Nan.

"Oh my, you guys together is just right."

Wang Changtian said with a smile, "Give the distribution of *Wolf Warrior* to Enlight, Director Wu Jing?"

Wu Jing heard the four words "Director Wu Jing," and smiled until his eyes couldn't be seen.

"You have to talk to Lin Dao; after all, the investment for *Wolf Warrior* all comes from Red Star. Hmm, the money given by his wife Producer Liu."

Lin Nan looked at Wu Jing; this emotional intelligence is obviously rising now.

One look and he knew he wasn't taught by Xie Nan less often; a wife with high emotional intelligence is really prosperous for the husband.

"I say Chairman Wang, you really know how to calculate. Didn't see you when investing, after the first cut is done, you remember the distribution business."

Lin Nan directly teased Wang Changtian, the latter just kept laughing and didn't speak.

Lin Nan knew his embarrassment, didn't look favorably on military themes!

"Fine, I'll make the decision for Yifei. Distribution fee is a flat price; you also know that military themes have limited competitiveness."

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Wang Changtian nodded immediately, "Then a flat price, 15 million."

"10 million, 10 million at most." Lin Nan bargained.

"Fine fine, 10 million is 10 million."

Wang Changtian nodded and agreed; in his view, 10 million is also profit; after all, it's still that sentence, military theme—very difficult!

"Come, look at the finalized list for *Lost in Hong Kong*. Some people don't have a schedule right now, so we have to wait another two months to start filming."

Xu Zheng immediately handed a list to Lin Nan, "Lin Dao, this is the one just finalized. I used a lot of Hong Kong actors, but the leads are all from our mainland, and the actors from Hong Kong are all supporting roles."

Xu Zheng knows that Lin Nan is very "picky" about actors from the Hong Kong circle; except for a few, he doesn't look at them, so he specially emphasized it.

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(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 508 =====