Chapter 518: Imperative

The filming of "Goodbye Mr. Loser" was already halfway through.

When Lin Nan arrived at the crew in the morning, a group of staff members were setting up camera positions downstairs in a dormitory building of the 523 Factory family compound, preparing to start filming in a while.

Yan Fei was explaining the scene to Shen Teng: "Having achieved fame and success, Xia Luo, whose eyes were dazzled by prosperity, gradually woke up, remembering the vulgar wife in another world in his 'dream,' remembering that home."

"In this world, Ma Dongmei, whom he disliked at first, is the wife and love he craved most and couldn't bear to part with, buried deep in his heart!"

"Okay."

Shen Teng made the OK gesture, looking confident.

"Lin Dao, drink some water."

Lin Nan sat under a parasol, took the mineral water handed over by Peng Damo, and prepared to watch the upcoming filming.

"The media outside, did you arrange them?"

"We just let the wind out that Lin Dao would come to visit the set today. Then the reporters blocked the door themselves. Haha..."

Lin Nan nodded with a smile; he came to visit the set this time to help promote and build momentum for this movie.

"All units ready... action!"

As Yan Fei's voice sounded, everyone looked at the monitor and the live scene.

Xia Luo, played by Shen Teng, was wearing a black shirt with a feather inserted in his chest.

He stood in front of the gatekeeper grandpa who was sunbathing, hunched over: "Is 322 upstairs Ma Dongmei's house?"

This gatekeeper grandpa was also an "acting pro": "Ma Dong what?"

"Ma~ Dong~ Mei!"

The gatekeeper grandpa held a cigarette, looked at Shen Teng, and looked confused: "What Dongmei?"

"Ma~ Dong~ Mei~ ah!"

"Ma what Mei ah?"

"Fine, Grandpa, you go cool off first." Xia Luo, played by Shen Teng, was speechless and gave up.

"All right."

"Still all right..."

Shen Teng complained and walked away; this shot passed smoothly.

A few minutes later, filming started again, and they were already in the third-floor corridor.

After Xia Luo, played by Shen Teng, used his experience from his "previous life" and his state of mind at this moment in this life to persuade a young couple to reconcile, the heroine appeared.

A "Who are you looking for" startled Xia Luo, who was standing outside the window preparing to peek at the couple's intimacy inside.

The moment he turned his head, the porcelain basin held by Ma Dongmei, played by Ma Li, fell to the ground.

A basin of foot-washing water splashed down from the third floor, soaking the gatekeeper grandpa all over.

The latter immediately stood up, holding a cigarette in one hand and pointing at the third floor with the other, cursing: "Ma Dongmei!"

"Filmed very well."

At noon, filming wrapped up, and Lin Nan and several main creators chatted and laughed while walking out.

A large group of media reporters, while snapping photos from afar, were also shouting loudly:

"Lin Dao, what do you think about Big Brother Jackie being a domestic anti-drug ambassador, but his son has had 8 years of..."

"Will Lin Nan Film do what was said, banning Jaycee Chan? Will you sell Big Brother Jackie's face..."

Lin Nan stopped his steps and shook his head gently; he knew he couldn't escape this question.

Yan Fei and others also stopped; the crew members looked at Lin Nan walking toward the reporter group.

Would he really answer those questions? No one in the circle dared to express their stance right now! Of course, Lin Nan was not an ordinary person.

"Everyone can pay more attention to this 'Goodbye Mr. Loser' which is about to wrap up. I can guarantee to the media and the audience that this is really a very good comedy film.

As for the questions you asked, the facts are right there; Big Brother Jackie should hold a press conference, and the authorities will also have an attitude. Mm, neither should be too long."

After speaking, Lin Nan returned to the team, got in the car, and headed toward the hotel; he was going to have a meal with the crew at noon.

He hadn't paid much attention before, but at the lunch table, Lin Nan realized that there were quite a few people from the Northeast in Happy Mahua!

Thinking about the circle again, Northeast actors are also a big mountain; this includes Lei Jiayin under his own banner.

After lunch, Lin Nan chatted with Shen Teng, Ma Li, and others for more than half an hour.

Lin Nan didn't stay long and took his assistant to the airport, so as not to delay the crew's filming in the afternoon.

The visit he promised was completed before the 20th. And on the way back to the capital, his news had already spread on the internet.

"This morning, Lin Dao Nan visited the 'Goodbye Mr. Loser' crew in Dalian, calling it a rare comedy film."

"Lin Dao Nan hints that the General Administration may deal with artists with bad records in the near future."

"Public opinion continues to ferment... Kai 【Surname】 has been detained in the capital for a week and will face a second trial by judicial authorities in Taiwan..."

Landing at the capital airport, in the car back, Lin Nan saw an interesting piece of news.

The news of Tang Ren's new drama occupied the trending headline, suppressing all the trending drug-related news and related topics of stars below.

Cai Yinong sat in command personally; Tang Ren was holding a launch press conference in the capital for their own big IP live-action drama "The Legend of Qin."

A group of main actors were also meeting the media and the public for the first time. However, there was a chorus of complaints on the internet, constantly refreshing the screen.

"Lu Yi playing the Sword Saint? The temperament is too far off!"

"This scumbag Lu Ziqiao playing Wei Zhuang, too distracting. Won't he go pick up girls halfway?"

"Jin Chen has no figure; how can she play Chi Lian well!"

"Forcibly pushing Jiang Jinfu and Hu Bingqing?"

"This casting is really trash!"

Not only were netizens questioning it, feeling that Tang Ren would ruin the classic, but the reporters at the launch site also didn't look favorably on it.

Lin Nan quite admired Cai Yinong; the latter was very good at "sophistry." She directly brought up Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Yang Mi, and others as examples.

She said that when the "Chinese Paladin" series was cast, it wasn't favored and was complained about by many people, but Tang Ren still made a classic!

Well, this reason really did shut the media up, leaving them unable to refute it for a time.

"Mm? Teacher Cao's words are too absolute, right? It won't be good if he gets slapped in the face." Lin Nan saw the news dynamics of "The Dead End."

Yu Dong replied to the media very firmly that the film would be released normally during the New Year's slot and would not be affected in the slightest.

And Cao Baoping was also confident, saying he would not cut Gao Hu's scenes!

This statement was obviously a bit early; it still depended on whether the General Administration agreed at the meeting the day after tomorrow.

I believe many companies in the film and television industry were anxiously waiting for the meeting the day after tomorrow morning, unable to wait to know how the higher-ups would handle it?

"Released on the 22nd, premiere on the 21st. Don't stand me up, okay?"

Not long after returning home, Wang Changtian's call came.

He asked Lin Nan again if Zhao Liying could return before the premiere of "The Four 3."

"Are you that anxious? Fine, she can return on the 20th, attend the premiere, and then go back to wrap up." Lin Nan complained and replied.

"Can I not care? After this movie is released, the contract between Gordon Chan and Enlight will also end at the same time."

Wang Changtian's tone was a bit irritable, and one could faintly hear some "resentment."

"Director Chan didn't agree to renew?" Lin Nan had a guess instantly.

Because Enlight, which lacked big directors, would definitely communicate with Gordon Chan about renewal, but combining Old Wang's mood right now, the result was self-evident.

"Mm, even though I promised to double the signing fee, he still rejected it.

I heard that Yu Dong contacted Gordon Chan privately, but the reason he gave me was that he wanted to return to the Hong Kong circle to revitalize Hong Kong films! You say, isn't this a joke?"

"Haha, Director Chan shouldn't be lying. Filming 4 movies for Enlight in four years is enough. Besides, didn't you raise Deng Chao?"

Hearing the four words "revitalize Hong Kong films," Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh out loud. But Gordon Chan's character was quite good; he wouldn't lie to Wang Changtian.

"Maybe. I'll have to rely on you to lead in the future; hurry up and start a new movie."

"Then Chairman Wang will have to wait a bit longer; the time is hard to say."

On the 19th, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei wandered around for a day.

They went to see "Pompeii," a very good film, a tragic love story like "Titanic."

Besides that, they also bought quite a few things back, because Old Lin was coming.

Not long after returning home in the afternoon, Liu Yifei took a tablet and ran over to tease Lin Nan.

"Slapped in the face, right? Big Brother Jackie didn't hold a press conference but posted many Weibo posts to apologize."

Taking the tablet from Liu Yifei's hand, Lin Nan flipped through it.

Unlike others who wanted to write long essays, limited by the 140-character limit, he could only post text images.

And Jackie Chan typed it himself, so the long speech was divided into many Weibo posts.

To summarize:

"Admitting his own mistakes, failing to teach his son, apologizing to the public with Lin Fengjiao on behalf of his son, hoping that the vast number of teenagers will take it as a warning and stay away from drugs...

In the future, he will supervise Xiao Fangzi well, not cause trouble for society, and thank the public security organs again..."

Lin Nan smacked his lips; well, he was indeed slapped in the face.

But it was understandable; with Jackie Chan's influence, if he really held a press conference to apologize, I guess quite a few foreign media would rush over, and the scene would definitely be very chaotic and hard to step down from.

Lin Nan suddenly thought of something, and his expression was a bit playful.

"What's wrong with you?" Liu Yifei took back the tablet and asked while sitting beside him.

"I'm thinking, when we held the major meeting last time, Big Brother Jackie was in the 'Dragon Blade' crew, so he didn't come.

But this time, he is in the capital. You say, will we see him at the meeting tomorrow?"

Lin Nan asked thoughtfully. Don't say, the possibility is really high; Zhang Guoli was abroad before, but this time it's hard to say if he will arrive!

"I don't know, and I don't care. When you wake up tomorrow morning, remember to wake me up."

Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan, had already opened a casual mini-game, and instructed lazily.

She was going to the airport to pick up her "backer" tomorrow morning.

"Mm, no problem. Then trouble Producer Liu to put in a good word for me when the time comes."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei instantly looked up at him, her eyebrows smiling as she "warned":

"Humph humph humph, as long as you don't make me angry usually and listen to me in everything, I won't go to complain. Hehe..."

Time came to the 20th.

Almost the entire film and television circle knew that today would be the time to decide the fate of some people and a certain type of people in the industry.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Lin Nan took two steamed buns and hurriedly drove away.

And Liu Yifei was still sleeping, but Liu Xiaoli would wake up her own daughter at nine o'clock.

The traffic flowed toward the General Administration.

One by one, figures with some fame in the industry appeared at the gate of the General Administration.

Unlike the sudden major meeting last time, this time many media reporters came here very early.

They squatted outside, with long guns and short cannons, setting up cameras densely.

Today is Wednesday, the road was not too congested, and Lin Nan arrived at 8:40.

Coincidentally, he saw Ning Hao again; the latter was still as "unrestrained" as ever!

"I say, there are so many media reporters here; can you at least pay attention to your image?"

Closing the car door, Lin Nan complained to Ning Hao, who was walking from afar in a black T-shirt, casual pants, and sneakers.

He was gnawing on a pancake with one hand and holding a transparent plastic bag with the other; the big gold chain on his neck shone brightly under the morning sun, which was truly too eye-catching!

"Image? I haven't even eaten breakfast; why care about image? I'm not an actor, nor a star who eats by face. Want one?"

Walking up, Ning Hao raised the plastic bag in his hand and invited.

"Then, then I'll have one."

Lin Nan decisively took out a tea egg. Mm, don't say, the taste is really good.

The two chatted while eating and walked toward the General Administration.

Car after car stopped, and circle acquaintances stepped down one by one.

"Damn, it's interesting today."

Ning Hao stuffed the last bit of pancake into his mouth and said excitedly, looking at Zhang Guoli surrounded by media reporters at the gate of the General Administration.

Lin Nan also nodded; he didn't expect Zhang Guoli to really come.

"Then, Jackie Chan?" Ning Hao blurted out.

"Let's go, we'll know in a while."

Lin Nan said, taking the lead to walk toward the crowded gate of the General Administration.

"Lin Dao, Director Ning, can we have an interview? Do you two think today's industry conference will produce a final result? How will those artists with bad records be handled?"

"Lin Dao..."

"Director Kaige..."

Biting the bullet, they squeezed through the crowd. Lin Nan and Ning Hao followed the signs and walked toward the major conference hall from last time.

Facts proved that the higher-ups were indeed serious this time; they even had Hong Kong film and television companies and filmmakers come over.

As soon as he entered the conference hall, Lin Nan immediately saw Huo Wenxi chatting with Zhang Yimou, and people from Emperor Motion Pictures followed behind Ren Zhonglun.

Stephen Chow seemed a bit introverted and socially anxious, listening to Jiang Wen chattering away, only maintaining a polite smile on his face, and Feng Xiaogang also interjected from time to time.

"Oh, Wong Jing is also here?" Ning Hao said in surprise.

"Let's go."

It was the same seating division as last time, roughly unchanged, except that Ning Hao was squeezed to the third row because there were more big companies from the Hong Kong circle this time.

On the left, Wang Changtian was listless, and on the right, Wang Zhonglei and Yu Dong were chatting happily; the two were birds of a feather!

"Jackie Chan is here." Wang Changtian said softly.

Everyone in the venue looked intentionally or unintentionally at Jackie Chan walking in from the door, including the somewhat lonely Zhang Guoli.

Jackie Chan and La Peikang were shoulder to shoulder, with a faint smile on their faces. It could be seen that he was a bit reluctant.

The fathers of the two parties involved were all here today.

Most people already had the worst psychological preparation—the General Administration was going to bring down the hammer, and Jackie Chan and Zhang Guoli were the alternative witnesses.

"Lin Nan, let's keep a low profile for a while?" Wang Changtian said, pressing his voice.

Currently, in the circle, only Lin Nan Film, Enlight, and Wanda have publicly announced the ban on artists with bad records.

The three companies are three birds that stick their heads out; it's not suitable to be aggressive again today; today is the General Administration's home field!

"Mm, I know, keep a low profile." Lin Nan nodded in response.

Jackie Chan's treatment was indeed high; he was led to sit beside Tan Hong, four seats away from Lin Nan.

At nine o'clock sharp, Tong Gang brought eight leaders in; it was still the same nine people from last time, unchanged.

In the major conference hall, it had long been quiet. I remember last time, it was very noisy at the beginning. Sure enough, everyone was a bit guilty and fearful!

"On the 5th of this month, I let everyone come to hold an industry conference, and today, only half a month has passed. But what happened in this half month, everyone should know. In these 15 days, the film and television industry has added 3 more well-known actors involved in drugs."

"What are people saying outside? The public is saying that the film and television entertainment circle has reached a lawless point."

"Even if the competent department is holding a meeting, discussing how to punish actors and stars who violate laws and commit crimes, the actors and stars don't take it seriously at all; those who violate the law continue to violate it, and those who consume drugs continue to consume drugs!"

"They say committing crimes against the wind; what is committing crimes against the wind? This is committing crimes against the wind. It's even possible that in their eyes, there is no 'wind' at all! And in the eyes of ordinary people, the competent department has become an accomplice and accessory who does nothing or even shields those people!"

On the podium, Tong Gang's words became heavier and heavier, and the venue was dead silent.

Lin Nan glanced left and right; most people were looking at the podium with solemn expressions, while a few were lowering their heads, not knowing whether they had opinions or were guilty.

Jackie Chan and Zhang Guoli seemed to be the focus of the venue; they were both serious and lonely, waiting for the "judgment result" of the leaders above.

"This time, I'm afraid it's really going to be..." Wang Changtian whispered to Lin Nan.

"Lin Dao has good awareness; the circle needs people like you."

Wang Zhonglei said with a smile, saying it coldly.

Lin Nan frowned subconsciously; Wang Zhonglei's words sounded like he was praising him at first glance. But after thinking about it carefully, it felt weird; he was just being sarcastic!

"Should be. After Chairman Wang goes back, didn't you check Huayi's artists? Although there aren't many left, it's better to ensure it's a bit cleaner."

"Heh, this doesn't need Lin Dao to worry about. Whether it's Huayi's actors or star studios, they have always been law-abiding."

Separated by a Lin Nan, Wang Zhonglei didn't notice the cold smile and sarcasm at the corner of Wang Changtian's mouth at this time.

At this moment, the conversation above took a turn and implicated others:

"Lin Nan previously proposed 'banning' all artists with bad records, especially those involved in drugs who cannot be let go... but the result was that 99% of people opposed it..."

Good grief, Lin Nan just said to keep a low profile, but at this moment, the leader wouldn't let him keep a low profile!

Many people looked at Lin Nan's side, with different expressions, mostly indifferent.

"... After half a month of discussion, especially a few days ago, the latest reported case from the public security system pushed public opinion to the peak, and the public resentment was boiling..."

"I am now representing the bureau to formally notify everyone, notify the representatives of the film and television entertainment industry:"

"The bureau will implement a ban on artists with bad records!"

As Tong Gang's voice fell, with a boom, the hundreds of people in the major conference hall were completely in chaos.

The originally straight backs of Jackie Chan and Zhang Guoli also collapsed instantly.

Their eye sockets seemed to have tears, and they were holding back.

Both were only sons, both were sons who could have taken over and had a bright future under their care, but this time they had no future at all...

Perhaps, they really should have spent more time caring about their sons before; if they had done that earlier, maybe it wouldn't have become what it is today...

The sound on the field gradually rose, becoming more and more noisy, until someone took the initiative to speak.

"Director Tong, I have a question I want to ask."

Everyone looked over; it was someone from Emperor Motion Pictures.

"You can ask."

"The bureau wants to ban artists with bad records, so how exactly will they be banned? Which artists with bad records will be banned?"

People from major associations, director teams, actor teams, and film and television companies were all watching and listening carefully, not daring to make a single noise.

Tong Gang said with a serious expression: "Which bad record behaviors will be banned, we still need to discuss and define after we go down."

"But it can be clearly told to everyone that drug-involved artists must be the first to be banned, and they must be banned!"

"These people cannot appear in any screen works in the future. Production companies, please be aware, pay attention when casting!"

Alright, after Tong Gang said this, the two fathers at the scene were completely dead-hearted, looking like they had lost their parents.

"Director Tong, I (still) have a question."

The vice president of Emperor Motion Pictures and Yu Dong from Bona shouted at the same time.

Lin Nan smacked his lips and joked with Wang Changtian: "Look, everyone is anxious."

"Tsk tsk tsk, interesting. I remember both of these companies seem to have been hit, right?" Wang Changtian laughed gloatingly.

"Haha, that's right, both were hit. Emperor Motion Pictures is the most miserable!"

"Let Yu Dong ask; everyone is limited to one question." Tong Gang raised his hand and said.

Hearing this, Yu Dong hurriedly opened his mouth and said:

"Director Tong, you just said that artists with bad records involved in drugs are not allowed to appear in the future; we will definitely avoid it when casting."

"But there is a very tricky problem in front of us right now, and that is, how should the film and television works that artists with bad records involved in drugs participated in before be handled?"

Alright, Yu Dong asked the question that all film and television companies, producers, directors, and actors were urgently wanting to know.

Not allowed to appear in the future, what about the previous works?

Before Tong Gang could answer, the people from Emperor Motion Pictures were already following up:

"Director Tong, actually my question is the same as Chairman Yu's. But more detailed, that is, how should the films and TV series that these artists with bad records involved in drugs starred in and have not yet been released or aired be handled?"

"You know, current production costs are very high. Once these works cannot be released, the company will suffer huge losses at best, or go bankrupt at worst!"

The discussion sound rose again, chattering, and Tong Gang didn't answer the first time; he was communicating with several people beside him.

"Previous film and television works couldn't be released; the only reason was that the review didn't pass. Who would have thought that one day they would be dragged down by actors."

"So most companies in the industry didn't have actor compensation clauses when signing contracts. Are they dumbfounded now?"

Wang Changtian and Lin Nan complained to each other; the feeling of watching peers' fun is really good!

"Quiet!"

Inside the major conference hall, it was silent again.

Tong Gang said with a serious expression:

"The result of this industry conference today is to tell everyone: the bureau's ban on artists with bad records is imperative."

"Next, we will convene professionals in the industry, including some individuals present, to participate in discussions and make suggestions, and issue specific red-headed documents as soon as possible."

"Which artists with bad records will be banned, the ways and channels of banning, the specific execution standards of banning, and the disposal of works by artists with bad records that have been released and have not been released, etc., will all be detailed in the document..."

Tong Gang was still talking above, and Wang Changtian was already looking at Lin Nan with glowing eyes.

Lin Nan was a bit empty; it seemed that many people were looking at him.

"What's wrong?"

"Lin Nan, you are probably going to be named by the bureau!"

"Named for what?"

Lin Nan admitted that he just played with his phone for a while, sent a text message to Liu Yifei, and asked if she had arrived at the airport. As for what was being said on the podium, he didn't listen.

"You were the first to propose a ban; you will definitely be called by the bureau to participate in the formulation of the 'ban' red-headed document, to offer advice and suggestions..."

Hearing Wang Changtian's words, Lin Nan's head grew big instantly; so troublesome?!

Looking around again, many people looked at Lin Nan with eyes that seemed to be glowing green.

"Lin Dao, congratulations." Wang Zhonglei beside him also said with a smile, without the sarcastic tone just now.

"Don't joke, I can't do this kind of thing."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he buried his head, muttering: "Too troublesome... don't look for me..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 519 =====