Chapter 533: Berlin, why bother?

Lin Nan guessed correctly; the registration period had indeed not yet arrived, but the film selector had already come.

"Quite polite, knowing to send a calling card first. Could it be that he's someone who likes Chinese culture?"

Liu Yifei walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of seasonal vegetables, took over the conversation, and said with a smile:

"It should be. Look at the signature; besides an English name, there's also a very 'childish' Chinese name."

Lin Nan couldn't help but nod. Miss Liu's words made perfect sense; at a glance, it was clearly a name the foreigner had given himself—very *chuunibyou*!

But then again, in reality, Lin Nan and Berlin should be considered to have a tacit understanding.

After all, *Manchester by the Sea* hadn't gone to Cannes, nor had it gone to Venice, and it had only held preview screenings in Hollywood without ever releasing news of a fixed release date.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Lin Nan was waiting for Berlin!

Now, was the other party intending a mutual approach?

"Eat quickly, don't keep staring at that card. Won't everything be clear when you meet the person tomorrow?"

Liu Mu held three sets of bowls and chopsticks, beckoning Lin Nan, and incidentally scolded her own daughter: "Why are you using your hands directly? Are there no chopsticks?"

"Oh my, it smells so good, I couldn't help it. My hands are very clean, I just washed them. If you don't believe me, look, hehe..."

Liu Yifei smiled and argued, extending a pair of fair, slender, delicate hands, her ten fingers painted with red polish—truly beautiful.

Liu Mu frowned slightly, her face wearing an expression of "disdain."

Facing her spoiled daughter, no matter how old she got, in the eyes of her old mother, she was still that little girl, and she would only dote on her.

*'Hmph, plenty of excuses, just keep talking back.'*

"Mom, let's eat, I'm starving." Liu Yifei shook Liu Mu's arm, continuing to act cute.

Watching this scene, Lin Nan truly felt it was very heartwarming.

In his mind, he couldn't help but think of his own childhood... hmm, his deepest impressions were of Old Lin's shoe soles, broom handles, belts... hiss, why were these all such bitter memories?!

"Hmm, let's eat. Mom, the vegetables you stir-fried really do look delicious." Lin Nan's thoughts hurriedly returned to reality.

"Haha, really? Lin Nan is the one who knows how to talk, hurry and taste it."

"I just said that too!"

Liu Yifei pouted and glared at Lin Nan.

China Film Group, Chairman's office.

Lu Zheng sat on the sofa to the side with Jing Tian, and directly opposite them was Ren Zhonglun.

How to put it? Ren Zhonglun was also speechless.

He had repeatedly warned the people below to keep the co-production a secret, but he hadn't expected this favor to come from elsewhere.

"There is definitely a female lead; a co-production cannot lack a female lead. Moreover, this film is unfolding from our perspective..."

Hearing Ren Zhonglun say this, Lu Zheng was instantly excited.

Even Jing Tian on the side couldn't help but perk up, her clear, bright eyes revealing a hint of radiance—clear and charming.

"But we haven't seen the complete script draft yet; you've come too early."

Ren Zhonglun picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"Chairman Ren, then what about Tiantian?"

"I cannot give you a definitive answer right now. When the time comes, I have to discuss it with Legendary and Universal, and besides, I have to ask the director's opinion... I'm not ruling out auditions or competition!"

Ren Zhonglun knew this favor might be hard to push away, but he still said it.

Because he had originally intended to use the female lead role as a bargaining chip.

Now he could only wait for the people from Legendary and Universal to come at the end of the month before saying anything more!

However, Ren Zhonglun admitted that Jing Tian was indeed a very high-quality choice; after all, she had *The Martian* and *Pacific Rim* as a foundation.

He looked at Jing Tian and nodded with a tone of affirmation: "Your chances are very high; prepare yourself for competition."

"Hmm, thank you, Chairman Ren, I will strive for it."

Jing Tian happily agreed, smiling very sincerely, which made Ren Zhonglun's impression of her even better.

He could see that this girl was a bit "silly," too "simple," and would be very easy to deceive. If she were left to navigate the circle on her own, it would be very difficult.

However, Lu Zheng didn't think much of the "competition" in Ren Zhonglun's mouth.

In his eyes, since they had connections, who else could snatch it away from Jing Tian?

After Lu Zheng left China Film Group with Jing Tian in high spirits, Ren Zhonglun called his secretary over.

"Chairman Ren, is there something?"

"Go send an email, urge Legendary; they're so slow... there's still a lot to do later!"

"Understood, I'll go right now."

"Such a big cake, the commotion when the time comes cannot be small..."

Ren Zhonglun muttered to himself with a smile. At this moment, he felt the state Han Sanping had been in even more deeply.

Early in the morning, the entire internet was filled with Tang Ren's press releases and news! This time, the negative news forcefully overwhelmed the press releases.

"Produced and made by Tang Ren, starring Liu Shishi, Peng Yuyan, Hu Ge, and others, the TV series *Sound of the Desert* has officially received its screening permit today after dozens of submissions, rejections, revisions, cuts, and dubbing over the past two years."

"Documents show that *Sound of the Desert* has been renamed *Song in the Clouds*, the characters' names and historical background have been completely replaced, and it will land on Mango TV on October 1st!"

"It is reported that Tang Ren's work *Sound of the Desert* was banned until today for reasons such as not conforming to mainstream values, seriously distorting history, smearing historical figures, defining the Han Dynasty's defense against the Xiongnu as aggression, and having Huo Qubing seal the wolf's mountain for a woman... all before even being submitted for review!"

No matter how Tang Ren's press releases tried to whitewash it, they couldn't hide the facts.

This TV series, which had undergone major surgery, was destined not to make much of a splash; now it could only rely on the "fans" of those actors.

Lin Nan Film Industry, in Lin Nan's office.

Liu Yifei sat in the boss's chair with a bold posture, her legs crossed!

Her right hand lightly slid the mouse, scrolling through the news, while she urged, "Is it not ready yet?"

"Ready, ready."

Lin Nan handed over a plate of cut fruit, "The person will be here in a while, do you want to go over together?"

"Hmm, that goes without saying, ah."

Liu Yifei raised her eyebrows, bit off a small piece of a strawberry, and then intended to stuff the rest to Lin Nan.

"Am I only worthy of eating the leftovers?"

Director Lin Da feigned indignation and refused.

"What's that? We'll have half each... are you disgusted by me?"

After Miss Liu realized what was happening, she looked at Lin Nan fiercely. She crossed her arms over her chest; under her T-shirt, her small mounds were squeezed to look a bit larger.

"Haha, I wouldn't dare, just teasing you."

"That... Director Lin, a guest has arrived."

The assistant stood at the door; knocking wasn't right, and not knocking wasn't right, so in the end, she spoke up to interrupt.

She was trembling a little inside; having disturbed the boss and the boss's wife showing affection, would she be fired later?

"Understood, you go ahead, we'll be there immediately."

Lin Nan shook his head at Liu Yifei, "Let's go, let's go meet the selector for the Asian region of the Berlin International Film Festival."

"Hmm."

Liu Yifei stood up with a smile, following by Lin Nan's side, the aura of the boss's wife perfectly captured.

Many industry insiders admitted that this year's film and entertainment circle was an eventful autumn.

Tang Ren had already been so diligent in spreading press releases, but the top few items on Weibo's hot search had been easily taken by other news.

Countless netizens looked sideways, expressing their emotions:

"What were they thinking? Clearly, they have someone at home—she has the figure, she has the looks, and she's clean... why bother?"

The entire film and television circle had been hit by an earthquake!

*Burnt out... * ===== CHAPTER 534 =====