Chapter 531: Prenuptial Property Notarization? Transaction Price

Because they were acquaintances and friends, Lin Nan liked Wang Wang Luodan's Weibo post. But honestly, *Wei Wei Zifu* really isn't anything special.

It had only aired a few episodes, and the styling, plot, character setups and so on had already been torn apart by countless mainland netizens and viewers.

Lin Feng's male lead is pretty handsome, but he has zero on-screen chemistry with Wang Wang Luodan's female lead — stiff all the way through.

And all that Mary Sue plotline, pure-white-lotus character design — drop them into *Legend of Zhen Huan* and they definitely wouldn't survive past three episodes!

A big mainland-Hong Kong co-produced period TV drama, and it's already showing signs of a total flop — basically announcing that the collaboration has failed!

"This just proves that timeless rule: when filming historical subjects, you have to stay far away from Hong Kong teams.

Doesn't matter if it's a movie or a TV series — the screenwriters, producers, and executive producers absolutely cannot be people from Hong Kong!"

Lin Nan was even a little relieved that the production company had rejected Tudou's offer to buy the show; otherwise this would've been another money-losing deal — and a pretty big loss at that.

Yue Jun, standing beside him, laughed and nodded, then got down to business: "The second-round bids from the TV stations have all come back.

Blueberry TV and Mango are still the highest in price, the others aren't far off, but the bundled resources differ. Also, Wang Dong said you agreed to cut Mango?"

"Mm, that's right. One, Mango already has tons of variety shows — no shortage of hits; two, their internal scene is a mess… too domineering, not the same kind of people…"

Lin Nan didn't have a great impression of Mango, including some of their hosts — though selling the show to them was still fine.

But *Running Man* was a long-term project, and he didn't want to deal with them too much.

Especially those marketing, bundling, brainless hype tactics of theirs — anything that grabs eyeballs, no matter how shameless!

"Alright then, we should basically be able to lock it down in the next couple of days." Yue Jun said with certainty.

"Good work."

Lin Nan didn't hold "too high" expectations for the Season 1 sale price — two hundred million would be fine.

And the various ads and title-sponsorship fees had already brought in quite a haul; starting from Season 2 was when the real "money-making" would begin!

In the morning, news about several film and TV projects leaked to the outside world.

"Sohu as lead producer, with New Classics and Wanda co-producing and co-financing, directed by Dong Dong Chengpeng (Da Peng), the big-screen version of *Diors Man* — *Cui Jian Bing Xia* — has officially started filming."

"Co-produced by Lin Nan Pictures and Kai Xin Ma Hua, starring Shen Teng, Ma Li and others, the film *Goodbye Mr. Loser* wrapped filming successfully this morning in Dalian."

"Following *Legend of Zhen Huan*, director Zheng Zheng Xiaolong's new epic period drama *Legend of Mi Yue* has started filming in Hengdian. Sun Li, Liu Tao, Fang Fang Zhongxin, Huang Dong Xuan and other main cast and crew were all present."

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On the coffee table lay the invitation to the Bazaar Charity Gala that had just been delivered that morning, bearing the names of Lin Nan and Liu Liu Yifei.

Many industry events had long ago bundled the two of them together — and now that they were engaged, even more so.

Miss Liu never turned down "charity," even if it might come with a dose of entertainment flavor.

Besides, this Bazaar Charity Gala would be her first public appearance with Lin Nan since their engagement — she was really looking forward to it.

Watching Liu Liu Yifei, looking pleased as she chatted, Lin Nan's resolve on a certain decision only hardened further.

Life is like that — once you've made up your mind, there's no need for all those twists and turns.

Just as Liu Liu Yifei said, having enough money to spend is enough; she could support herself anyway. She was never a material girl, never greedy for anything… and neither was Lin Nan!

"You're going out?"

Watching Lin Nan suddenly stand up, Liu Liu Yifei asked instinctively.

She was chatting with Xie Nan, who said she was already planning a full-month banquet for the baby and would definitely send invitations to her and Lin Nan!

"Liu Qianqian, I'm going to stroll around the garden and make a call — you take your time chatting."

Lin Nan gazed tenderly at Liu Liu Yifei and said softly.

"Oh, then go ahead. Mom will be back in a bit, and we'll get lunch ready…"

Liu Liu Qianqian said sweetly, smiling.

Near noon, the sunshine was genuinely lovely.

Lin Nan stepped onto the lawn, strolling lazily, and dialed out.

"Hello, Lin Dao?"

"Cao Dong, thank you for the kind offer. But I've already made my decision…"

"Uh… I have to say, Lin Dao, you've got real backbone. I sincerely wish you both well." Cao Cao Guowei said with feeling.

"Thank you."

Lin Nan had never from the start considered doing a prenuptial property notarization, but Weibo and Tudou were special cases.

Both sides had also hinted at it to him quite tactfully — especially Wang Wei.

But for Lin Nan, he didn't want to do a prenup, and it was even less possible to single out Tudou and Weibo for notarization! Deep down, he was a sentimental person.

"Mm, that's that — don't tell her. Because none of this messy stuff ever existed in the first place."

Lin Nan murmured to himself with a smile, and strolled back to the villa in a great mood. "Liu Qianqian, when's Mom coming back?"

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On the 5th, six domestic films opened simultaneously, led by *Together and Apart* starring Nicholas Tse and Gao Gao Yuanyuan.

But the film industry barely paid attention to any of them — everyone had already written them off as cannon fodder.

Meanwhile, the entertainment circle was at peak frenzy, with Yu the Fatty pushed right into the eye of the storm.

While battling his ex-wife in court, he also sent people to forcibly shut down a cinema belonging to the Poly Bona theater chain — the very one his ex-wife managed.

Word was both sides had gone at it with fists flying, and quite a few cinema staff had been beaten by Yu the Fatty's people and sent to the hospital.

A cinema with over a hundred thousand members had been forcibly "closed for equipment upgrades and renovation."

Not a single industry peer failed to call Yu the Fatty ruthless — to cut off his ex's income source and force her to submit, he'd stop at nothing!

When Lin Nan arrived at the SARFT with Beside La La Peikang and Han Han Sanping, he was still grumbling:

"Director Yu has basically done everything the historical 'Chen Chen Shimei' types ever did. Director Han, I heard when he first got into distribution, it was his father-in-law who gave him his start?"

Hearing Lin Nan's sarcastic remark, La La Peikang just smiled and said nothing.

But Han Han Sanping's expression turned a bit ugly — Yu Dong had once been under him, and he hadn't given him a small amount of help.

"That's right, he used to manage distribution at a state-owned enterprise and has been promoting him ever since Yu Dong started dating his daughter—I even attended their wedding banquet."

"The woman is his lifelong wife, someone who shared hardship with him, one of the founders of Bonai..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a real-life 'ungrateful wretch'."

"Go in. This is the final time—once it's settled, you won't need to come back."

Han Han Sanping didn't continue speaking; he too felt a bit nauseated.

Eight days later, it was still the same group from last month's 28th.

Director Ren looked calm and composed, chatting and laughing as if he had already forgotten being squeezed out by Han Han Sanping and Beside La La Peikang.

Lin Nan sat in his seat and cast an extra glance.

The next moment, he suddenly realized—the man laughing and chatting with Director Ren was also an "acquaintance"—Screenwriter Lu, Lu Chuan's father!

"Today we continue from last time. Let's finalize the document content once and for all, so no one needs to come back a third time."

Director Tong sat at the head and spoke in a deep, resonant voice.

The most important clause among the remaining unresolved terms was:

The handling method for films and TV dramas involving drug-using actors that have not yet been released or aired, and the opinions on those already publicly released.

"For films and TV dramas involving drug-using actors that have already been publicly screened or broadcast, all must be taken down."

"After clean edits or cuts have been approved, they may be re-released. Does anyone have any objections?"

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"No objections."

A string of approvals echoed—no dissent.

Because previously released works generate little profit, studios won't waste money on face-swapping or reshooting—maximally, they'll just cut scenes!"

The most important point—the core focus of today—arrived.

"For films and TV dramas involving drug-using actors that have not yet been released or aired, I do not recommend handling them under a 'blacklist' principle."

"Whether it's cutout face-swapping, reshooting, blurring, removing all the actor's scenes, or outright banning, it would impose enormous cost pressure, cause economic losses, and severely damage production quality. Many companies might collapse outright..."

"Moreover, a film or TV drama is the result of hundreds or even thousands of people working hard together over long periods. To reject the entire project because of one person's mistake is overly heartless... What's the difference from feudal-era collective punishment and familial extermination?"

Lin Nan knew Director Ren had something to say—and it was from an economic standpoint. His final remark, at first glance, actually sounded reasonable.

A chorus of chatter broke out again. This time, Director Ren's "allies" were quite forceful—there were already voices of agreement.

Lin Nan found it amusing, because he noticed Director Tong's expression.

Director Tong had dropped the pretense—he directly turned to look at Beside La La Peikang and Han Han Sanping!

"To treat a serious illness, you need strong medicine. Drug use is precisely the serious illness and chronic plague of the film industry. Cut out a chunk of flesh at once, and others will be warned."

"If your film or TV drama is truly high-quality, then reshoot it—recovering costs is just a matter of time! If they're all trash, then just give up struggling..."

Han Han Sanping spoke calmly, his voice slow but his tone absolute and domineering.

"All cinema chains under China Film Group will not screen any film featuring drug-using artists, unless all their scenes have been removed," Beside La La Peikang added immediately after.

"Beijing Television will reject TV dramas featuring drug-using artists..."

"Shandong Television will reject..."

"I can represent Tudou's commitment: take down all TV dramas and films featuring drug-using artists, and we will never purchase any future works featuring them..."

Lin Nan spoke loudly, drawing many eyes—Tudou's current market share was nearing half!

"Then it's settled!"

Director Tong paid no further attention to others and immediately slammed the decision shut.

Lin Nan noticed that many people present now seemed to have a "defeated" air about them.

The document content continued to be reviewed clause by clause.

With the most important points settled, the rest were minor details; no one had much interest, and approval efficiency instantly multiplied several times over.

Lin Nan was still thinking about notifying Cao Bao after leaving, when Director Tong spoke again.

"Before the official document is issued, please do not commit any principled errors—the meeting and document content must remain confidential!"

Not long after, the "Document on Handling Artists with Bad Records and Their Works" was largely finalized!

Outside the General Bureau, Ren Ren Zhonglun looked at Lin Nan.

"China Film Group's Shanghai Film Corporation is actively preparing for an IPO. If you're interested, you can join..."

Was this a recruitment attempt? Lin Nan was confused.

"Thank you, Director Ren, for your kindness."

Lin Nan neither accepted nor refused, but replied vaguely. The advantages of state-owned enterprises were never easy to claim.

"China Film Group's China Film Corporation is also preparing for an IPO. Director Ren, our two companies could engage in some mutual 'exchange'."

Beside La La Peikang suddenly walked over and interjected with a smile.

This wasn't "exchange"—it was clearly a challenge!

"Of course no problem. What Director Han couldn't accomplish, Director La can take over—this too is a fine story. Hahaha..."

Good grief—Lin Nan grew increasingly uneasy. Farther away, Han Han Sanping had just been mocked again by Director Ren—and so had Beside La La Peikang!

Without lingering, Lin Nan made an excuse and slipped away immediately. The big bosses' words were laced with barbs.

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Photos and videos from the Hollywood "Naked Photo Gate" scandal continue to be released in waves.

Avril, Nina Dobrev, Emma Watson, Kaley Cuoco... another huge batch of famous actresses.

However, the most "flashy" one is still Jennifer Lawrence; the quantity is huge and the "quality" is high, truly shattering the bottom line.

Foreign websites are already selling nude photos at fixed prices, with the minimum at 350 US dollars. Moreover, facing condemnation, adult websites refuse to remove these photos!

It is said that because Big Cousin's photos and videos are the most numerous, spread the widest, and have the most vicious impact.

So much so that Lionsgate decided to remove Jennifer Lawrence from the promotional poster for "The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay (Part 1)" scheduled for release at the end of the year and remake the poster!

The domestic internet is still relatively "clean," with these things almost invisible on the surface.

Lin Nan is also very relieved that the two actresses he collaborated with did not fall victim. Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to interact with them in the future.

The next morning.

While Liu Liu Yifei and he were eating breakfast, Wang Wang Changtian's phone rang abruptly.

"The signing is this morning; you need to come over. Yue Jun should have told you, right?"

Lin Nan swallowed the egg in his mouth and replied, "Yes, I will rush over before 10:30."

If it weren't for this matter, how could Lin Nan and Liu Liu Yifei have gotten up so early?

"Hmm, that's good. I didn't expect the price for the first season to be quite good..."

Because she had to wait for notifications from Warner Bros. at any time, Miss Liu had been quite idle these past two days, even turning down many schedules.

When Lin Nan got up today, he specifically woke her up to ask her to accompany him to Light Media for the signing.

Calling it: The boss's wife must be present!

"How much did it sell for? Is it worth Mr. Wang calling so early to urge?"

Liu Liu Yifei sipped her porridge leisurely and looked up to ask.

"Hmm... it should be enough to cover the expenses of marrying you."

Hearing this, Liu Liu Yifei instantly became interested, a hint of a teasing smile appearing on her face: "Marry me? Heh, that is indeed quite expensive, hehe..."

After finishing breakfast quickly, the two set off from home.

Lin Nan originally thought it was just an ordinary signing ceremony.

Who would have thought that only after arriving did he discover the scene was so grand!

Wang Wang Changtian and Blueberry TV, on a whim, held a small press conference directly at Light Media, but there were quite a few media reporters.

After all, Lin Nan Film, Light Media, and Blueberry TV combined have truly huge influence, and "Running Man" is also a hot reality variety show attracting attention both inside and outside the industry.

"Lin Dao, Liu Yifei, look here."

"The boss and the boss's wife of Lin Nan Film have arrived..."

"Oh my, Liu Yifei is bare-faced today? She looks even better!"

Many of the media reporters were familiar faces, and when they started joking, they were quite the pros.

The representative from Blueberry TV this time was a Vice Director, given the magnitude of this transaction.

"Lin Dao, Mr. Wang, we plan to start rolling out comprehensive promotional advertisements from the 8th of this month. Television broadcasting systems, portal websites, Weibo, posters... we must cover every aspect, basically achieving full internet awareness..."

As the production side, Lin Nan Film and Light Media also need to invest costs and promote together..."

True to his role as Vice Director, his speech was quite official, but this is indeed what Lin Nan Film and Light Media should do.

Since it is the first season, they definitely have the obligation and responsibility to handle promotion; by the time of the second season, it won't be needed.

"Good."

Lin Nan and Wang Wang Changtian agreed in unison.

Actually, the cost of promotion is not high, because "Running Man" has long been famous.

Furthermore, during the period of project initiation, casting, and filming for "Running Man," news was constant, and the outside world already knew almost everything that needed to be known.

In front of a crowd of lenses, the three parties exchanged contracts and signed one by one...

Liu Liu Yifei sat beside Lin Nan; things the reporters' lenses couldn't see, she could see clearly.

"Running Man" Season 1 consists of 16 regular episodes, plus 4 New Year special episodes, totaling 20 episodes, with a total price of 285 million!

The three held the contracts and posed for a photo in front of the media.

At the same time the press conference ended, the news spread across the internet.

"Produced jointly by Lin Nan Film and Light Media, with auxiliary production by South Korean SBS TV.

The domestic reality variety show "Running Man" Season 1, modeled after "Running Man," officially landed on Zhejiang Province Blueberry TV today as the exclusive domestic television broadcaster!"

"According to the Vice Director of Blueberry TV, the reality variety show "Running Man" is preliminarily scheduled to launch in the prime time slot in October..."

The film and television industry became lively; many companies were inquiring about the transaction price of "Running Man" Season 1.

You see, this is the first time a film and television company has produced a reality show to sell to a TV station; previously, TV stations made their own reality shows because they were the platforms and could guarantee the bottom line!

Of course, Lin Nan Film and Light Media are not lacking either, because they also have a broadcasting platform—Tudou!

Everyone who inquired about the price ultimately returned empty-handed, because this indeed belongs to commercial secrets.

"I originally thought around 200 million would be enough, after all, it's the first season; I didn't expect it to sell for 285 million!"

In the chairman's office of Light Media, Lin Nan smiled, raised a glass of champagne, and clinked it with Liu Liu Yifei.

"As long as the first season is a hit, the second season will be even higher!"

Wang Wang Changtian said with full vigor and happily took a sip.

However, the next second, the smile on his face stiffened; he thought of something.

It seems the contract between Light Media and Lin Nan Film only covers "Running Man" Season 1! Light Media has no participation rights for the second season!

For a moment, Wang Wang Changtian felt indescribable; he looked at Lin Nan with eager eyes.

"Lin Nan, the contract for the second season..."

"Director Wang, how about we wait until the first season wraps up before we talk about it?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

By then, the value of "Run, Brother" would basically be plain for all to see.

Even allies with very good relations still have to settle accounts clearly, don't they? If it's locked in now, the one who loses out big is Lin Nan!

Wang Wang Changtian smiled and nodded. "Alright, I'll go with what you say. When you two hold your wedding, I'll give a big gift, haha..."

"Then I'll thank Director Wang in advance."

Liu Liu Yifei, with one arm linked through Lin Nan's, said brightly with a smile in her eyes.

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The advertising revenue and licensing deals from the first season of "Run, Brother" had plenty of industry companies itching to get in, but they simply had no way to find out the numbers.

After discussing it with Wang Wang Changtian, Lin Nan sold the online streaming rights of "Run, Brother" to Tudou at a relatively low price—of course, it was still profitable.

But when the latter streamed it online, it had to be at least twelve hours behind Blueberry TV, which was also a show of respect for the big buyer.

At this point, one TV station and one online platform, each the exclusive broadcaster in its own field!

"Whether Especially Reba can quickly break into the A-list depends on 'Run, Brother.'"

Back at home, Lin Nan said as much to Liu Liu Yifei.

After all, she was Miss Liu's "little sister," the kind who'd call her "sis" the moment they met. Hmm, much more obedient than Shu Chang!

"Can you really guarantee that she can leap to the A-list on the strength of 'Run, Brother'?"

Liu Liu Yifei pouted, still a little unconvinced. When all was said and done, she was still a rather old-fashioned Liu Liu Hanhan!

"Won't we know in October?" Lin Nan posed a riddle.

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In the afternoon, Liu Liu Xiaoli came back from outside, her expression a little off, sighing every now and then.

While mother and daughter were whispering to each other, Lin Nan happened to overhear a bit.

It seemed Chen Jinfei had told Liu's mother that he'd found a girlfriend he was ready to marry... but she was very young...

Lin Nan could already guess most of it. The older generation really was hard to sum up in a word.

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In the evening, Miss Liu was walking the dog on the lawn. Lin Nan, who was about to go over and take a stroll together, was suddenly called over by his mother-in-law.

"Mom, what's up?"

"Lin Nan, there's something I need to ask your opinion on."

Hearing this, Lin Nan stopped and asked, "What matter are you referring to?"

Liu Liu Xiaoli smiled and began:

"It's nothing major. It's just that you and Liu Yifei will probably be holding the wedding around next year—should she change her nationality back?

Back then she was so young, I was the one who took her over there, and I made the call myself. But now, I need to hear your opinion."

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