Chapter 511

Hundreds of people left the large conference hall one after another through the front and back doors.

During this time, the sounds of loud talk, laughter, and sarcastic remarks in the crowd were endless and not quiet at all.

Lin Nan sat in his seat, not moving. He was a bit tired—mentally tired.

"Lin Nan, today was very good. I originally wanted to say 'ban' too, but in the end, I couldn't bring myself to say it."

After Jiang Wen greeted him with a self-deprecating remark, he followed the main group out.

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded toward this side from afar, his voice resonant: "Very outstanding, don't be discouraged."

Lin Nan responded with a smile. Today, he could be considered to have fought against the crowd alone—oh wait, he even dragged two or three people down with him!

"Where are we eating later? Damn it, I just came to attend a meeting, and for no reason, I ended up on your pirate ship."

Ning Hao tugged at the big gold chain around his neck and muttered irritably.

"I'm a bit stunned myself. What did I just do? What kind of situation is this? Haha..."

Wang Changtian sat on the side, laughing and joking, but there was no hint of regret.

In his view, it was right to express support for Lin Nan, his ally.

It's just that after this morning, Lin Nan might become a thorn in the side of many people in the circle. Of course, he wasn't afraid; after all, his strength was right there!

"Let's go, my treat."

The large conference hall was gradually becoming empty, and only then did Lin Nan stand up and say.

"That's more like it!"

"Mm, not bad, let's go together."

The three of them left the conference hall and walked toward the gate of the SARFT building. At this moment, they saw someone running toward them from afar.

"Oh, Director Wang, I'm afraid we won't be able to eat this meal that Lin Dao is treating us to today," Ning Hao remarked with a click of his tongue.

"Then we'll have it another time. I'm heading back first; I have other things to do this afternoon."

Wang Changtian smiled and said goodbye, walking toward the gate with Ning Hao.

Lin Nan shrugged, waved at the two of them, and then looked at the person approaching: "Is Director La looking for me?"

"Lin Dao, Director La is waiting for you in the cafeteria."

"The cafeteria? The General Administration's?" Lin Nan asked in surprise.

After hearing the secretary's affirmative answer, Lin Nan realized a bit late that Director Tong was probably there too.

……

In a small private room for leaders, the dishes had just been fully served when Lin Nan arrived.

"I told you to be cautious, cautious—why are you still so aggressive?" La Peikang nagged as soon as they met.

"Young people, you know, having their own views is a good thing. If he were like that bunch of people, muddling through and not doing anything for the industry like most film and television companies, that would truly be a disaster."

Tong Gang laughed as he picked up a piece of food, signaling for Lin Nan to take a seat.

"Thank you for the compliment, Director Tong."

Lin Nan climbed the pole, thanking him. Then, without being polite, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

"Although you were indeed a bit rash today, this was the only different opinion we heard this morning, which is also good."

Tong Gang suddenly changed the subject, making Lin Nan almost choke.

"Director Tong, wasn't it said that we should consider the opinions of the majority?" Lin Nan asked tentatively.

"Those in the conference hall this morning represent the entire film and television industry. And over eighty percent of the people had basically the same opinion... take it slow."

From the phrase "take it slow," one could tell that Tong Gang was also very helpless, but the subtext seemed to be that he supported Lin Nan?

Having eaten lunch with two leaders, Lin Nan could be considered to have heard quite a few official "intentions" regarding the film and television industry.

Rectification must happen; that is a very clear general direction!

There is no wall that doesn't let the wind through, and besides, the General Administration didn't require the morning's meeting content to be kept secret.

Therefore, around twelve o'clock, nearing one o'clock in the afternoon.

On Weibo and all major portal websites, the blockbuster news about the film and television industry today was refreshed at almost the same time—it could be called the headline of headlines, the hottest of hot searches.

"It is reported that the General Administration held a film and television industry assembly this morning to solicit opinions on handling methods for public figures in the film and entertainment circle involved in underworld activities, prostitution, and drugs."

"China Film Group Chairman La Peikang suggests: Handle strictly and limit the performing arts career of such public figures; Western Film Group, Ningxia Film Group, and others support this."

"Shanghai Film Group and major associations, director and actor representatives, and most film and television companies support handling things strictly and severely, while giving opportunities to turn over a new leaf."

"Lin Dao Nan proposes implementing a ban on such actors, artists, practitioners, and public figures; Enlight, Bad Monkey, and Wanda support this!

Represented by Huayi and Bona, major associations in the industry and a large number of attendees immediately raised objections!"

……

The news spread, and it was the very explosive kind.

For a time, countless actors, stars, and practitioners in the film and entertainment circle felt a chill down their spines and were on pins and needles.

Those who had committed offenses were even more eager to tear Lin Nan apart.

A ban!

This action is usually taken by industry bigwigs or companies against actors and artists. This is the first time someone has proposed that the authorities do it!

The key is that this person is also a top bigwig in the circle—Lin Nan!

Compared to the silence and trembling of the film and entertainment circle, countless netizens online were boiling over.

"Lin Dao is awesome! You are a lamp in the dark night."

"Finally, a bigwig has spoken up. Those people should be banned. Earning so much money and spending their days doing illegal things—disgusting!"

"What the hell? Shouldn't a ban be a given? Why would Lin Dao's proposal be opposed by so many people? Are they all in the same boat?"

"Lin Dao Nan is purely bored and has nothing to do this time; he's overstepping! Too vicious!"

"To the one above, your character and values are problematic!"

"Agree with the one above."

"Agree with the one above."

"+1."

"+1."

……

Liu Yifei had been awake for over two hours. Half an hour ago, Watching Shu Chang called her and told her to look at the news, and she did.

The result was that until now, she was still dazed and hadn't come back to her senses.

She remembered dreaming while she slept, and in the dream, Lin Nan told her he was going to be the enemy of the entire film and television circle?

After getting up, Liu laughed at herself: what kind of messy dream was that?

But half an hour ago, Watching Shu Chang told her that this dream had become reality!

"'So silly, even sillier than me!' Pfft, haha..."

Liu Yifei suddenly remembered that she seemed to have replied with a sentence in her dream; she wondered if Lin Nan heard it.

Thinking of her reply to Lin Nan, for a moment, even Liu herself couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at by yourself? It's kind of scary."

Lin Nan's voice came from the doorway unexpectedly, which gave Liu Yifei a big fright; she had been laughing too seriously.

"You're going to kill me, you scared me."

Liu Yifei patted her chest and pouted in complaint.

"Hahaha, tell me, what funny thing did you think of?" Lin Nan sat down beside Liu Yifei and asked.

This reminded Liu, so she picked up her phone, opened the news, and handed it to Lin Nan:

"Now you've really become the 'public enemy' of the film and television circle," Liu Yifei said with some worry.

"Hey, I thought it was something big; it's a small matter. With my current status, position, and achievements, saying these things is absolutely fine. If it were someone else, that would be hard to say."

Lin Nan said confidently, comforting Liu Yifei.

"Besides, didn't you say to me: 'Oh, then... go ahead. If you can't beat them, call... me to go with you...'."

Lin Nan vividly imitated the tone Liu Yifei used when she was half-asleep and half-awake. The latter bared her teeth and was about to make a move, but the smile on her face had already betrayed her.

After playing around for a while, Liu Yifei started worrying again: "Do you want to bring more people when you go out recently?"

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh:

"I'm not going anywhere; just home, the company, or places like Enlight, Bad Monkey, and China Film Group. It's fine.

Besides, as for these people in the circle, at most they'll treat me as a thorn in their side, curse me behind my back—what do you expect them to do?"

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Liu Yifei felt a bit more at ease. "Mm, okay."

However, speaking of this morning's events, Lin Nan still felt a bit regretful.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind.

He had already proposed the suggestion to ban artists with tarnished reputations. Although Director Tong didn't "pay attention" to it publicly, he could implement it first at Lin Nan Film Industry, or even join forces with Enlight and the others.

The more Lin Nan thought about it, the more he felt this was a good idea.

"Mm, not bad. The Administration wants to take it slow; that's the Administration's business. But I can take the lead in banning them within my own territory, to the best of my ability!"

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(End of chapter)