Chapter 520: Tom's Congratulations

Early in the morning.

Led by the Beijing People's Art Theatre, 42 performance teams, private entertainment companies, and agency companies jointly signed and released the "Entertainment Industry Anti-Drug Commitment."

These groups and companies publicly promised: they will not employ or organize drug-involved artists to participate in any performance activities, purifying the ranks of the performing arts circle.

However, what made countless netizens surprised was:

Among these forty-two public institutions and companies, there were no well-known large film and television companies in the industry.

Counting the list, it was completely impossible to see the figures of Huayi, Bona, New Classics, Huarun... Orange Sky, StarMe, and other film and television companies or groups.

What is certain is that these film and television companies must have been contacted, but they did not agree to sign the commitment and were still waiting!

For the general public, it doesn't matter if these companies didn't sign. Besides scolding them for hiding dirt and being birds of a feather, there was nothing they could do.

Fortunately, weren't there 42 public institutions, entertainment companies, and agency companies that followed the footsteps of Lin Nan Film, Enlight, and Wanda and stood out?

But who could have thought that the vast number of netizens and ordinary people were still happy too early.

Just past ten in the morning, in just two hours, these 42 groups made a mess.

When the media interviewed the secretary-general of the Performing Arts Association, they asked a question:

"Is this 'Anti-Drug Commitment' the same as the permanent ban of Lin Nan Film, Enlight, and Wanda, and the attitude is unchanged forever?"

The answer of this secretary-general caused an uproar on the internet, public opinion boiled again, and there was scolding everywhere.

He said: "Our 'Commitment' is not a 'ban order' and is not permanent. We advocate giving drug-involved stars a chance to repent and start anew."

"If there are obvious signs of repentance within a few years, and the higher-ups allow it, they can return to the screen, but everything must be based on the General Administration's documents."

Good grief, it really deserves scolding!

After a long time, it was a group of fence-sitters, a bunch of nonsense "commitments"!

These 42 public institutions and entertainment and agency companies were not even as good as Huayi, Bona, and other companies that didn't say a word.

At least Huayi and the others had a stance

But what about these 42 organizations? Either there is something wrong with their brains, or there is something wrong with their attitude.

The leaders of the State Administration had already clearly stated at the assembly that they would ban drug-involved artists, yet these people actually jumped out to publish such a commitment letter that looks "loyal" but is actually "undermining."

Are they waiting for the higher-ups to revise the documents in a few years, hoping for a policy reversal?

"Look, in the film and television entertainment industry, there really are quite a few people born with a rebellious streak. Even after what Director Tong said, these people still have to smuggle in their own private agendas while putting on a show."

At the premiere of "The Four Final Chapter," Lin Nan said this with great contempt, his tone carrying naked mockery and belittlement.

"You don't say, among these forty-two organizations, public institutions account for nearly half, and they all have official establishment status. Heh, and the Beijing People's Art Theatre is actually leading the charge!"

Wang Changtian teased with a laugh. This clearly showed an intention to test the higher-ups, while still striving for a "glimmer of hope" and the possibility of a "comeback."

Right now online, a large number of netizens are collectively despising this "joke," mocking these 42 public institutions and entertainment and talent agencies.

In just two hours, they went from being righteous gentlemen to petty villains smuggling in private agendas and singing a different tune—a 180-degree reversal that slapped their own faces.

In the eyes of the public, this group of guys are already "hypocrites" who are despised by everyone; they are more disgusting than genuine villains, and one can see the shadows of tangled human relationships and interests everywhere.

……

At the premiere, many people in the industry were coming and going, greeting Lin Nan.

Everyone was offering blessings with smiles on their faces, knowing that the great Lin Dao would be getting engaged to Liu Yifei in a few days.

However, the location of this engagement still seems to be a mystery to this day, with very few people in the industry knowing it.

"Returning to the set immediately after the premiere?"

After the movie ended, Lin Nan asked Zhao Liying.

"Yes, Lin Dao. The filming for 'The Journey of Flower' can wrap up in three more days, and Director Ning is also urging me." Zhao Liying answered truthfully.

Lin Nan nodded and said ambiguously:

"After these two movies are released, especially after that TV series starts airing, you'll be about there... Alright, you go to the set, I'm heading back first."

Until Lin Nan and Wang Changtian finished greeting each other and his figure disappeared at the venue entrance, Zhao Liying still hadn't reacted: "Lin Dao said I'll be 'about there'? What does that mean?"

At noon, the headlines of the film and entertainment industry were "artificially" pushed down and replaced with new ones.

"Produced by Enlight Pictures, directed by Chen Jiashang, and starring Deng Chao, Zhao Liying, Liu Yan, Jiang Yiyan, and others, the final installment of 'The Four' series held its premiere ceremony in the capital today."

"The summer season is about to end in August; so far, 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' is leading the box office list this month... 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' is eyeing it covetously."

"Following 'Empresses in the Palace,' Zheng Xiaolong's new large-scale historical legendary masterpiece 'Legend of Mi Yue' announced its core cast today."

"Sun Li returns after giving birth and will partner with Director Zheng Xiaolong again to play the first 'Empress Dowager' in history, the female politician of the Qin State during the Warring States period—Empress Dowager Xuan, Mi Bazi!"

"University history scholars have pointed out that existing evidence suggests: the Terracotta Warriors are highly likely to be the burial pit of Empress Dowager Xuan, rather than the First Emperor..."

"Following 'Red Sorghum,' Huang Xuan is once again appreciated by Director Zheng Xiaolong and will participate in the filming of 'Legend of Mi Yue' as a lead actor."

……

Lin Nan couldn't help but smile; this so-called "history scholar" was invited by the production team, right?

"Huang Xuan has managed to hitch a ride with Director Zheng Xiaolong; Sister Wenli deserves much of the credit! But he also has acting skills, heh..."

"They sent an audition invitation over there, but none of our people have the schedule for it." Yue Jun replied with a smile.

At this moment, someone from the finance department had already handed a document to Lin Nan.

He browsed the content carefully, then picked up a pen to sign it, and looked at Yue Jun: "Get it changed as soon as possible."

"Hmm, it can be done by early September at the latest."

"That's good, in early September, I'll be 30 too." Lin Nan smiled.

After the finance person left with the document, Yue Jun hesitated and said something, as a friend:

"Lin Dao, the wedding should be next year, right?"

"Just about, why?"

"Haha, nothing. Everyone has been discussing Lin Dao's net worth lately; the Weibo stock price seems to have risen quite a bit again..."

Lin Nan smiled and brushed it off: "There's nothing to discuss there, as long as there's enough money to spend."

Yue Jun was quite tactful, and Lin Nan knew he meant well.

In fact, when chatting with Wang Changtian a few days ago, Lao Wang had pointed it out to him very directly.

Yue Jun paused for a second, obviously catching the meaning in Lin Nan's words, and sighed sincerely: "You two are the envy of many; from school to marriage, beautiful and pure..."

"Thanks, but Director Yue's gift money still can't be less when the time comes, haha..."

"Of course, consider it my heartfelt blessing to my junior brother and sister."

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Watching Lao Lin drove Lin Nan's car, wandering around outside for a day, visiting Tiananmen, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the Forbidden City, and many other places.

However, when he came back in the afternoon, he complained to Lin Nan: "This car of yours is too conspicuous. There are reporters everywhere I go, and as soon as they see it's me, they immediately swarm over..."

Liu Yifei was listening on the side and couldn't help but laugh.

"Uncle, the media has noted all our license plates, especially the cars that Lin Nan and I drive often. There's no help for it, the industry is just like this. How about we buy another one tomorrow?"

Miss Liu's last sentence was directed at Lin Nan.

Before Lin Nan could nod, Watching Lao Lin hurriedly waved his hands, "No need for such trouble, it's fine, it's fine, it doesn't affect anything. Don't spend money unnecessarily..."

Two villas, two garages. Out of the six cars, only Lin Nan's G-Wagon was suitable for Watching Lao Lin.

Liu Yifei's cars were all red Ferraris and small sports cars, and Liu Mu's BMW was even less suitable.

"Dad, you don't need to pay attention to the reporters; they wouldn't dare to block you by force anyway. Just pretend they don't exist and that they are tourists just like you..."

Lin Nan said with a smile. Watching Lao Lin was planning to spend the next two days visiting various attractions, memorial halls, and climbing the Great Wall, so he would inevitably have to drive out.

Watching Lao Lin nodded, accepting Lin Nan's explanation.

After a while, he ran over to Lin Nan's side to prepare dinner, and the nanny at Liu Yifei's place had her "job" temporarily snatched away.

Liu Xiaoli wasn't home today either. When she returns to Beijing the day after tomorrow, it won't just be her alone, but she'll be bringing a group of relatives back.

……

The State Administration's film and entertainment industry assembly has completely ended.

The main force of the Chinese-language film circle has begun to rush to the Venice "battlefield" one after another.

Lin Nan even specially recorded an opening ceremony video for over there; after all, he won the Golden Lion Award there, and the organizing committee had previously sent blessings to him and Liu Yifei.

On the 22nd, Enlight's "The Four Final Chapter," "Temporary Family" starring Yang Ying and Zhang Hanyu, and the imported French film "Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants" were released simultaneously, joining the chaotic battle.

And that film "The Sword of Jianghu" that Lin Nan had recommended completely lost its screen allocation after one week of release, reporting 22.83 million in box office, and was forced to be pulled from theaters.

Even so, the people from Xi'an Film Studio specially called to thank Lin Nan.

Because according to the theaters, half of the audience who contributed to this box office bought tickets because of Lin Nan.

The film being too avant-garde, the cinematographer being too poor, and the actors not being big enough stars were the fatal flaws of this film.

Lin Nan was driving Liu Yifei's red Ferrari, and just as he arrived downstairs at the company at nine in the morning, an overseas call came through.

"Tom, what's the matter again?"

"Haha..., Lin, congratulations."

"Didn't you already know about my engagement to Xixi? What are you congratulating me for at this time..."

Before he could finish the words that slipped out subconsciously, Lin Nan stopped himself.

Because he suddenly thought of another possibility, which was what Tom had called to tell him at the Shanghai International Film Festival at the end of June!

"Tom, the 'congratulations' you're talking about, you don't mean that thing you mentioned last time, do you?"

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(End of chapter)